Upcoming Tucson area events
(recommended by Whats Up Tucson)

Nightfall
Date: Weekends from Thurs Oct 2 through Sat Nov 1 from 6:00pm-11:30pm
Location: Old Tucson Studios
What’s up: A Tucson Halloween tradition with over 20 acres of terrifying haunts, mazes, roaming scares, stunt shows, musical theater, magic shows, comedy, food and drink, and family friendly attractions. Free parking, all attractions included with admission
More info: https://oldtucson.com/nightfall-2025/


The Slaughter House
Date: Fri Oct 3 through Sat Nov 1, Thursdays through Sundays
Location: 1102 W Grant Rd, east of I-10
Whats up: Billed as Tucson’s scariest haunted house, this is the final year of The Slaughter House (the building has been sold). Experience different themes on two floors, plus food trucks, a bar, mini escape rooms, recommended for ages 13 and over
More info: https://slaughterhousetucson.com/


Terror In The Corn
Date: Thurs Oct 23, Fri Oct 24, Sat Oct 25, Sun Oct 26, Wed Oct 29, Thurs Oct 30, Fri Oct 31 and Sat Nov 1
Location: I-10 exit 242 (Avra Valley Rd) then head west. 13591 W Avra Valley Rd
What’s up: The region’s biggest corn maze, haunted attractions, freaky live characters
More info: https://tucsonterrorinthecorn.com/


Dogtoberfest
Date: Sun Oct 26 from 10am-4pm
Location: Ft Lowell Park, 2900 N Craycroft Rd
What’s up: Pets available for adoption, costume contests, hot dog bobbing, food trucks, and Matt and Randy from the Drive Tucson will make an appearance
More info: https://thedrivetucson.com/dogtoberfest-adopt-a-thon-2025/


Pistons and Pumpkins
Date: Fri Oct 24 from 4-8pm
Location: Rolling Thru Time Auto Museum, 4750 S Park Ave
What’s up: A family friendly event combining trick or treating and classic cars, plus local food trucks and local vendors
More info: https://rttmuseum.com/


Oro Valley Fall Foodie, Art and Wine Festival
Date: Sat Oct 25 and Sun Oct 26 from 10am-4pm
Location: Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N Oracle Rd
What’s up: More than 130 artisans, music, food vendors, local wine, activities for kids, costume contests
More info: https://artstateaz.org/oro-valley-fall-foodie-art-wine-festival/


Pima County Sheriff Dept - Truck Or Treat
Date: Sat Oct 25 from 4:30-7:30pm
Location: Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E Ajo Way
What’s up: Kids can dress up in their costumes and truck-or-treat for candy in a safe place to bring children
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/750448764508582


Night of Fright
Date: Sat Oct 25 from 5-8pm
Location: Pima Air and Space Museum, 6000 E Valencia Rd
What’s up: Trick or Treat around the museum, activities including crafts, a velcro wall, fire dancers, and more. $25 per car, buy tickets ahead of time (required)
More info: https://pimaair.org/night-of-fright/


Hall-O-Veen Spooktacular
Date: Sat Oct 25 from 5-8pm
Location: James D Kriegh Park, 23 W Calle Concordia in Oro Valley
What’s up: Vendors, crafts, jumping castles, music, food trucks, trunk-or-treating. Free admission, bring money for food
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1122862613150645


Trick-Or-Treat The Avenue
Date: Sun Oct 26 from 11am-2pm
Location: North 4th Avenue. Costume contest at Haggerty Place, 316 N 4th at 1pm
What’s up: Trick-or-treat down the historic street, pets welcome, costume contest at 1pm
More info: https://fourthavenue.org/signature-events/halloween/


Cyclovia
Date: Sun Oct 26 from 9am-3pm
Location: Midtown Tucson - see website below for map
What’s up: A day of car free streets where you can walk, bike, or skate your way through Tucson neighborhoods, and includes activity hubs and food vendors
More info: https://www.cycloviatucson.org/


Tucson Baseball Team - Opening Day
Date: (Temporarily postponed - new date announced soon)
Location: Kino Stadium on Ajo Way
What’s up: The Tucson Baseball team of the Mexican Pacific League will have it’s first ever home game vs Naranjeros de Hermosillo. Opening day festivities include an appearance by Tom The Mime, music from Tucson’s best DJs as well as mariachis and bands, dancing, and fireworks
More info: https://www.tucsonbaseball.net/


Wild Bunch Film Fest
Date: Wed Oct 22 through Sun Oct 26
Location: Galaxy Theatres, 100 S Houghton Rd
What’s up: The Biggest Film Festival for the Western Genre and Western Lifestyle in the World. Meet actors including Michael Dante (Winterhawk), Johnathon Schaech (Blue Ridge The Series), Moe Headrick (Killers Of The Flower Moon), Rudy Ramos (The High Chaparral), Terry Kiser (Weekend At Bernies, Friday The 13th Part VII)
More info: https://www.thewildbunchfilmfestival.com/


Downtown Parade of Lights
Date: Sat Dec 6 at 6:30pm
Location: Downtown Tucson - Armory Park, 6th Ave and 13th St
What’s up: A holiday themed parade with floats decorated for the holidays. Public address announcer is Whats Up Tucson’s Ken Carr (at Armory Park)
More info: https://downtownparadeoflights.com/


Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair
Date: Fri Dec 12 through Sun Dec 14
Location: 4th Avenue between University and 9th St
What’s up: Hundreds of vendors, live music, dozens of food vendors, fantastic people watching, free admission
More info: https://fourthavenue.org/fourth-avenue-winter-street-fair/