These 9 Houses In Arizona Go All Out With Halloween Decorations Every Year
Driving around to look at Christmas lights is an age-old American pastime… but let’s not forget about Halloween! Just as many people adorn their front lawns with pumpkins and skeletons as they do Christmas trees and nativity scenes. These are nine of the best neighborhood Halloween decorations and home haunts in Arizona that promise to give you a thrill. Some of them are drive-by displays, while others are full-blown walkthrough haunted houses. Prepare for a scare!
For nearly four decades, this home haunt has been scaring the daylights out of Valley residents. There are nights with and without actors to accommodate families and those who like their haunted houses a bit less scary.
Haunted Graveyard (Oct. 27th-31st) 6:30-10:00pm, 8414 E Valley Vista Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
No two years are exactly the same at Terror Nights, so you never quite know what to expect. One thing, however, is always certain: this walk-through residential haunt is full of thrills and chills, including characters from famous horror films.
511 E La Donna Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA
4. The Nightmare Before Christmas at Halloween, Phoenix
Tim Burton fans, this one's for you! Enter the weird and whimsical world of The Nightmare Before Christmas when you visit this outdoor display complete with Jack, Sally, and even singing pumpkins!
This impressive yard haunt is Halloween in a nutshell. Shrouded in an eerie fog and featuring a gaggle of ghouls, goblins, and other ghastly figures, this display will become one of your go-to spots to drive by each year.
Another walk-through setup, Hellbilly Holler is devoid of jump scares... but it still isn't for the faint of heart. This twisted scene looks like something out of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, with grisly displays such as killer hillbillies and cannibals.
If you like to be scared, look no further than Terror in Tolleson. While no longer a home haunt, this family-run attraction is too epic to leave off the list. The attraction - which recently outgrew its original venue (the front lawn of a private residence) - features over 46,000 square feet of pure horror, with four separate themed areas that each promise to make your heart pound in fear.
Terror in Tolleson Haunted House Attraction, 9210 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, USA
Another The Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired display, this family-friendly façade boasts over 100,000 lights and handmade decorations. You'll see Zero, Oogie Boogie's lair, and even a projection screen showing the film!
Last - but certainly not the least spooky - The House of Haunts is equal parts Halloween display and walk-through haunted house. Established in 1983, the elaborate scene features everything from a synchronized thunder and lightning show to animated props to realistic special effects. A fair warning: it's intense, so prepare to be scared!
8325 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
Please contact each house or visit its Facebook page (linked in the photo gallery) before visiting for more information about dates, hours, and entrance fees. Also please note that not all of these attractions are family-friendly.
Which one of these best neighborhood Halloween decorations in Arizona is your favorite? Tell us in the comments! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for a vacation rental in Arizona where it’s Halloween year-round.
Address: 18639 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027, USA
Address: Haunted Graveyard (Oct. 27th-31st) 6:30-10:00pm, 8414 E Valley Vista Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
Address: 511 E La Donna Dr, Tempe, AZ 85283, USA
Address: 2537 E Amberwood Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85048, USA
Address: 8611 N 30th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85051, USA
Address: 14601 S 40th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042, USA
Address: Terror in Tolleson Haunted House Attraction, 9210 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, USA
Address: 4431 West Escuda Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA
Address: 8325 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
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