Scary hay rides, cornfields, kid-friendly trick-or-treating and more in the Phoenix area

October 27, 5:06 PMPhoenix Western US Travel ExaminerAngele Sionna

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From Halloween to Dia de los Muertos, there's lots of fun to be had for the entire family in the Phoenix area. Here's a look at the highlights this week...

Pumpkins at the Peak

• October 30, 5 – 7 p.m.
• Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, 7677 North 16th Street
• Pumpkins at the Peak transforms the four-acre River Ranch into a Halloween haunt with art booth, games, music, tick-or-treat stations and of course water park fun.
• Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak and the Phoenix Fire Department collaborate for this annual event, and donate all event proceeds to St. Mary’s Food Bank.
• A special buffet will also be offered at Hole--in--the--Wall, $16 adults, $9 children, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Dia de Los Muertos Celebration

• Mesa Arts Center
• October 31, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., November 1, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Mesa Arts Center hosts the third annual Dia de los Muertos Festival in conjunction with the Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix, Friends of Mexican Art, and the Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens. Dia de Los Muertos is a community celebration honoring the memory of departed loved ones. The free event is complete with a community altar, live music and performances, food, and a Mercado featuring an assortment of Day of the Dead merchandise, jewelry, arts and crafts, children’s activities, entertainment, and more.

Golfland’s Fright Nights

• 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa
• Through October 31
• Golfland will evolve into a chilling site for Halloween thrill seekers featuring the The Gauntlet Haunted House.  For those too squeamish for The Gauntlet, visit Spooktacular Golf, our 18-hole miniature golf course that has undergone a not so terrifying transformation. On Thursdays and Sundays in October, donate canned food items and receive $1 off for every can, up to two cans ($2 off), on admission to Spooktacular Golf or the Unlimited Fear and Fun Package.

Pumpkin and Chili Festival

• Schnepf Farms
• Thursday 10am to 9pm
• Friday and Saturdays10am to 10pm
• Every year Schnepf Farms has a corn maze, pumpkin patch, rides, and more! They've been voted as one of the "Top Five" Pumpkin Farms in the Southwest by Sunset Magazine. Admission is $14.00 per person at gate or discount tickets for $12.00 can be purchased at ANY FRY'S. Children 2 and under are FREE! Wear a costume on Friday or Saturday and get in for 1/2 price. You can also find more discounts HERE. On October 30th & 31st ONLY they also have an additional fee event: a hay ride thru the orchards and dark skies that drops you at "the cornfield." It's pretty scary so it is NOT recommended for children 10 and younger. Guest enjoying the Pumpkin & Chili Party on the 30th or 31th, can enjoy the cornfield for $5.00 extra or you can get in for $10 a person of 2 people for $15.