Freak out at these adults-only Halloween parties around Phoenix
The kiddos have to wait to trick-or-treat until Oct. 31, but you can live your Halloween fantasies for weeks.
From creepy bar crawls to decadent dance nights, there are plenty of adults-only parties throughout Phoenix leading up to All Hallows' Eve. Grab your broomstick and order some booze at these late-night, grown-up haunts this Halloween.
Boo! at Rawhide
Ascend to the afterlife with otherworldly sounds at a pulsating rave in this Western-themed attraction. Performers include 13, Bleep Bloop, Deorro, Drezo, SayMyName, Slushii and Tryb b2b Triggabyte.
Details: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Rawhide Western Town & Event Center, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Gila River Reservation. $59 and up. 18 and older. 480-502-5600, rawhide.com.
Punk Rock Halloween Bash and Monster Midway
Tired of the same song and dance at every spooky spectacle? Head to Tempe's Yucca Tap Room for its annual punk bash. The free two-night event boasts bands covering favorites from Dead Milkmen, The Misfits and Suicidal Tendencies that'll rock the house.
Details: 7-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26. Yucca Tap Room, 29 W. Southern Ave., Tempe. Free. 21 and older. 480-967-4777, yuccatap.com.
Downtown Phoenix Bar Crawl
Slap on a scary visage and some sensible shoes for this all-nighter. Seven spots have prizes, costume contests and live music for paranormal participants: The Churchill, Seamus McCaffrey's, Copper Blues, Kettle Black, Chambers, Paz Cantina and Stardust Pinbar. Registration takes place starting at 6:30 p.m. at Chambers.
Details: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Chambers, 705 N. First St., Phoenix. $5 advance, $10 day of the event. 21 and older. brownpapertickets.com.
Scottsdale Halloween Crawl
Trek through downtown Scottsdale for frosty libations at six Old Town Scottsdale locations. Tickets include vouchers for three one-cent drinks, which is a nightmare for your blood-alcohol level.
Details: 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 26. Social Tap Scottsdale, 4312 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale. $20. 21 and older. eventbrite.com.
Monsters Ball at the Alwun House
Delight in debauchery and decadence at the Alwun House's annual blowout. Enjoy the dark decadence of What the Queer, a bizarre venture into sexuality, in addition to the cabaret spectacular. Check out the Monsters Menagerie juried art exhibit while you’re there.
Details: Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Alwun House, 1204 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 602-253-7887, alwunhouse.org.
Raven's Halloween Bash
Haunt the two-story showroom full of ghouls and goblins galore, both onstage with Lane Change and DJ Brando and on the expansive dance floor. Stick around for the witching hour at midnight when select party goers can storm the stage with their creative costumes for a cash prize.
Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Salt River Reservation. $25 in advance, $30 at door. 21 and older. talkingstickresort.com.
Haunted Wild, Wild West Halloween Party at LUSTRE Rooftop Bar
Travel back in time to a haunted wild, wild west at the rooftop lounge Lustre in downtown Phoenix. Guests can expect a costume contest, a selfie station, a live DJ and a specialty cocktail and small bites menu.
Details: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Lustre Rooftop Bar, 2 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. $10-$15. 480-478-1765, lustrerooftopbar.com.
Halloween in Fair Verona: A Romeo & Juliet Masquerade Ball
Costumes are mandatory for the ninth annual bash hosted by Phoenix DJ Sean Watson. Enter the Capulet mansion and enter a world where dance music represents two households, both alike in dignity. Featuring Sean Watson, Gerry Gonza, Nicky V and others, with visuals by Gestalt Theory.
Details: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Crescent Ballroom, 308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix. $15-$20, 21 and older. 602-716-2222, crescentphx.com.
Nightmare on Princess Drive: Area 51
Whisk your way past a squad of shadowy government forces and into top-secret Area 51. The Plaza Bar at this Scottsdale resort has been invaded by aliens, who will be serving up specialty cocktails and DJ sets.
Details: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. 7575 E. Princess Drive, Scottsdale. Free. 21 and older. scottsdaleprincess.com.