Get Spooked in Tempe this Halloween
Posted by: TempeCVB
October 26, 2009
Dressing up in costume for Halloween is only part of the fun. For me, the best part is trick or treating, going to a spooky event and of course, seeing what everyone else is wearing. This year, you’ll have plenty of opportunities have a spooky Halloween in Tempe. Here are a few ideas:Go to “Howl-O-Ween,” a new event at The Phoenix Zoo. On Friday and Saturday nights, October 30 and 31, the zoo will be transformed into a frightful place for the brave and not so brave. Intended for ages 8 and up, Howl-O-Ween will feature activities on a scale of 1 to 3 skulls, or levels of scariness. Activities include a spooky train ride, Halloween-themed movies and ghost stories. www.phoenixzoo.org
During the day on Halloween, check out the new Mill Avenue Halloween Music Festival and Food Drive. Perfect for families, this event features raffles, booths and live entertainment by local musicians. Anyone who brings canned or dry food, hygiene items or cleaning products for St. Mary’s Food Bank will be entered into a raffle for great prizes. This event will be in front of MADCAP Theatres at Seventh St. and Mill Ave. www.phoenixvipevents.com
For those 21 and over, don’t miss the “Welcome to Hell” Halloween party and costume contest at The Big Bang. You can see the same entertaining dueling piano show on Friday and Saturday night, October 30-31, along with drink specials and prizes for the costume wearer who’s most likely to go to hell. www.thebigbangbar.com
Frock ‘n’ Roll sashays into MADCAP Theatres on Halloween night. See a live fashion show set to rockin’ live music and then stay for a midnight showing of the “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” You can also see a double feature, “Zoolander” at 8 p.m. and “Centerfold Girls” at 10 p.m. www.madcaptheaters.com
And, for something a little more subdued, try the themed dinner, “Angels and Demons” at Caffe Boa on Halloween night. Chef Payton Curry will prepare an array of dishes a la carte including the midnight-black risotto with pancetta and squid ink, Lolarossa organic green salad, fresh mozzarella-stuffed Campari tomatoes with purple basil and many more sinful and angelically good creations. The hip and cool Caffe Boa’s décor will be transformed as well, making you think that Dracula himself will be your dinner date. Reservations are recommended. www.cafeboa.com
