There are quite a few different ways you can spend your upcoming fall getaway. Either head off to somewhere remote with little to do. Or you can make your way to sunny Scottsdale and be surrounded by all of the events and activities you could want. Scottsdale is an ideal destination any time of the year but the fall is truly something special. The cooler temps make it more enjoyable outdoors while you can still hang out by the pool. Of course, the fall season also comes with several holidays to plan around including Halloween. If you are traveling with children, you will want to make sure they still get a chance to go trick-or-treating. Scottsdale has many great areas you can trick-or-treat at. Here are the best places for trick-or-treating in Scottsdale:
Free Family Fun Halloween Bash
One of the best ways to spend your trick-or-treating at in Scottsdale is at a special event. Look no further than the Free Family Fun Halloween Bash sponsored by the Arizona Boardwalk here in Scottsdale. This annual event returns and is absolutely free to attend. This outdoor event welcomes everyone in the whole family for a whole lot of fun. The kids will be able to dress up in the best costume and enjoy some trick-or-treating around the event for candy. The fun does not stop there either. Additional fun activities they can enjoy also include bounce houses, live entertainment, bounce houses, face painting, slides, shopping with vendors, and more. There will be raffles to enter to win a chance at some incredible prizes. Best of all, there is a family fun costume contest where the best dressed family has the chance to win $1,000 in cash! No admission or fees are required for this event, so all you have to do is show up in your best costume! The Free Family Fun Halloween Bash will take place this year on October 26th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM over at the Arizona Boardwalk courtyard.
Halloween Stroll in Downtown Tempe
The Phoenix Valley is a network of connected cities that are extremely easy to get to with our highway system. This makes it easy to get to our neighbors to the South in Tempe. This year, Tempe will be sponsoring the Halloween Stroll over at Ragsdale-MLK Park in Downtown Tempe. This family friendly event is another outdoor gathering where you can find all kinds of Halloween related fun. Trick-or-treating will be provided with over 30 Downtown Tempe merchants handing out the best candy. The kids will want to stick around after they are done trick-or-treating too with the other fun activities at hand. They can also enjoy the kids only costume contest, Halloween themed games, and an arts and crafts area where they can make spooky Halloween crafts. Don’t miss out on this free event! The Halloween Stroll in Downtown Tempe will take place on October 27th from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM over at Ragsdale-MLK Park.
Trick-or-Treating in Scottsdale by Your Vacation Rental
Of course, you do not need to go to a special event in order to take the kids out for trick-or-treating. One of the best reasons to book your stay in Scottsdale is the abundance of friendly and safe neighborhoods that the city has to offer. Many of these neighborhoods are where our vacation rentals can be found making it easy to get around. One of the most popular spots to trick-or-treat in Scottsdale is over at McCormick Ranch. This neighborhood is where you can find some of the finest homes in the valley, so that means the quality of candy is sure to be great. McCormick Ranch tends to be on the quieter side and may not feature tons of Halloween decorations. However, you will see plenty of families out and about, ensuring you are in a safe neighborhood to explore for trick-or-treating. Visitors can also venture off to Paradise Valley right next door to Scottsdale for another great area of town to explore. Paradise Valley has some of the safest neighborhoods with homes known to hand out king size candy bars. You will not have a shortage of spots to trick-or-treat at!
Get Ready for Your Time in Scottsdale
Trick-or-treating is sure to be on your agenda when you visit Scottsdale this fall with the kids in tow. Make sure to reserve one of our luxury vacation rentals in advance to prepare for your stay. Each property offers luxury amenities to ensure your comfort and keep you close to these trick-or-treating neighborhoods and events. Come see for yourself in Scottsdale!