Fall & Spooky Events
Category: Downtown Blog
Spooky season has officially arrived in Downtown Flagstaff! From ghost tours and haunted history to fall events and Halloween fun, there’s plenty happening downtown this October. Scroll through the events below, and keep an eye out as we add more spooky-season happenings each week!
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1 Haunted History Tour of Downtown Flagstaff Daily at 7pm, and 8pm on Friday & SaturdayFreaky Foot Tours has been telling Flagstaff’s ghost stories since 2015, taking guests on a 75-minute walk through 7–8 of downtown’s most haunted landmarks. Hear true stories of the Hotel Monte Vista, Weatherford Hotel, Orpheum Theatre, Wheeler Park and more, all researched by local author Susan Johnson, co-founder of this mother-and-son, Arizona-rooted tour company. Tours run nightly at 7 PM through November 30, with additional 8 PM departures on select nights. |
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2 Mountain Town of Madness Adults-Only Ghost Tour Fridays & Saturdays at 9pmMountain Town of Madness is the 18+ version of Flagstaff’s original ghost tour, featuring 90 minutes of darker stories and haunted history through downtown. Visit landmarks like the Hotel Monte Vista, Weatherford Hotel, Orpheum Theatre and historic train depot while hearing stories not included on the family-friendly tour, including infamous hauntings, the Walkup murders and a shocking 1980s murder trial. Every story comes from original research by co-founder and local author Susan Johnson. Tours run Fridays and Saturdays at 9 PM through November 7 and meet at Wheeler Park. |
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3 Flagstaff Underground Tour Daily: 4:30pm Monday–Friday, 2:00pm Saturday, 3:00pm Sunday
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4 The Rocky Horror Picture Show Saturday, October 24th. Early Show - 7:30pm, Late Show - 11:30pmThe Cult Classic Returns! Join us for the famous Rocky Horror Picture Show annual showing with the amazing shadow cast, The ConGLAMorate. Join us early to get your seats and get ready to yell for the most rowdy fun you can have this side of TRANSYLVANIA! |
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5 Howl-O-Ween Saturday, October 24th, 4pm-7pmBring your pack! Created and hosted by Freaky Foot Tours, Howl-O-Ween is Flagstaff's annual pet block party, parade, and costume contest benefiting High Country Humane. Join us at Heritage Square and on a closed block of Aspen Avenue for costumes, community, and Halloween fun at pet height! |
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6 Pumpkin Carving Competition Sunday, October 25th, 1:00pm-5:00pmPumpkins. Pints. Prizes! October 25, 1pm-5pm at Historic Barrel House in Flagstaff AND Williams. Pick your spot and bring your best pumpkin design! Admission includes a pumpkin, carving tools, contest entry, and one drink (beer, cocktail, mocktail, or N/A). The public picks the winners, with prizes for the top three pumpkins! Winging your design is totally acceptable. |
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7 Spellbound Samhain Sunday, October 25th, 5:00pm-8:00pmLearn some magical holiday history and make intention candles! |
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8 Halloween Tarot Double Feature! Tuesday, October 27th & Sunday, November 1st, 5:00pm-8:00pmTwo dates of Tarot the week of Halloween! When the veil is the thinnest, uncover what you need to see. Both dates at 5pm-8pm, spots are limited. At the Drinking Horn Mead Hall. |
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9 Freaky Fall Flavors Beer Dinner Tuesday, October 27th, 6pm-9pmJoin us for our first ever Freaky Fall Flavors Beer Dinner! An Epic collaboration between Lumberyard Brewing, Beaver St Brewery and Brews & Cues! This dinner prepared by Chef Angela will incorporate some of our favorite flavors of fall and our favorite fall brews! Enjoy a 5 course meal prepared by Chef Angela from Beaver Street Brewery professionally paired with Lumberyard Brewing Co Beer! |
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10 Halloweekend at Collins Thursday, October 29th - Saturday, October 31st, 10:00pm-closeBring your A-game this Halloweekend because they're giving away big prizes for the best costumes at Collins! They're throwing 3 full nights of costume contests with live DJs keeping the dance floor packed all weekend! |
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11 FREE Halloween Trick or Treat Trail Saturday, October 31, 4pm-7pmJoin us in Downtown Flagstaff for a FREE, fun, and safe way to spend Halloween for the entire family! Prepare for a spooktacular time from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Halloween, Saturday October 31st. Pick up your Trick-or-Treat Trail map in Heritage Square and follow it to Halloween treats at downtown businesses! The map will also be posted on this webpage the week of the event. |
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12 Halloween Cocktail Class Saturday, October 31st, 3:00pm-4:30pmStart your Halloween celebrations with a cocktail class at Jimmy D's Give Spot! Join their cocktail manager, Kimber Rischar, for a tutorial in making spooky cocktails, with three cocktails and take-home recipes included. |
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13 Halloween at The Taproom Saturday, October 31st, 7:00pm-11:00pm
Things are getting spooky at the Taproom! Join them for a Halloween party throughout the Taproom from 7pm-11pm! Expect spooky decorations, four specialty Halloween cocktails, and a costume contest starting around 9pm. |
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14 Howl-O-Ween Saturday, October 31st, 6:30pm-9:30pmHowl-O-Ween at The Hive! Tha 'Yetis with special guest Sage Bond. $12 presale, $15 at the door day of show. Couples Costumes Contest, IrieZona Reggae Rock & Ska and Metal Music. |
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15 Witch's Brew Tea Party Saturday, October 31st, 11:00amMozelle's Bakery invites you to the Witch's Brew Tea Party! Featuring festive hors d'oeuvres and magically brewed tea, you're invited to join on Halloween at 11am for a tea party! Limited seating, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible! |
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16 Clay Street Unit, The Rocking Dead- A Halloween Show Saturday, October 31st, 8:00pmHailing from Denver, Colorado, Clay Street Unit blends bluegrass, folk, Americana, and country into a fresh take on American roots music. Driven by drums, sharp songwriting, and the chemistry of longtime friends, their sound bridges the traditions of Appalachia with the energy of the Rocky Mountains. |
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17 Halloween Bash Saturday, October 31st, 10:00am-1:00pmCome celebrate Halloween with us for a fun-filled day of creativity, costumes, laughter, and community spirit! Kids can enjoy making festive creations and letting their imaginations run wild. It wouldn’t be Halloween without costumes! Kids, come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and join our costume contest! |