Staff Reports | Happenings & Events
Scarizona will launch its 2026 Halloween season Friday, Sept. 25, bringing six weekends of haunted attractions to Mesa through Halloween weekend.
The family-owned attraction, located at 1901 N. Alma School Road near Loop 101 and Loop 202, will operate on 22 select nights during the season, according to a press release.
This year’s event will feature three haunted attractions included with admission. Guests can experience Dr. Death’s Haunted ICU, a medical-themed haunt; Mayhem in the Madness, which features clowns, zombies and other horror characters; and Startled Darkness, a dark attraction designed to challenge visitors’ senses.
Gates open at 7 p.m. on operating nights. General admission tickets start at $25.87, including fees, and the attraction is recommended for guests ages 13 and older.
“Our wicked crew has spent the off-season brewing up new terrors in the dark for our most frightfully fun season yet,” said Allen Thompson, director of operations for Scarizona. “We’ve reimagined the scares in our three haunted attractions and added new ways to join the madness. If you dare, come celebrate all things eerie with us this fall!”
Scarizona has operated in the Valley for more than two decades and is known for its immersive haunted attractions and rotating seasonal themes, according to a press release.
New for 2026, the venue has expanded its ticketing options with additional guest packages, earlier entry opportunities and VIP experiences. An Early Bird Special grants admission beginning at 6:45 p.m. and starts at $24.70, including fees.
