Halloween Happenings in Scottsdale Area by Joe Szabo, Scottsdale Real Estate Team

Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort will be transforming its River Ranch into a festive, “spooktacular” carnival where guests and locals are invited to indulge in Halloween treats, family-fun activities, live music and an opportunity to give back to the Phoenix community. Guests are asked to bring two cans of food or $5 per person to benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank, which works to alleviate hunger in the Valley. Parents and children will experience more than 20 activities and craft booths ranging from fortune telling to ring tosses. Children are encouraged to wear costumes.
See pictures of Halloween festivities at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak.

Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak, 7677 North 16th Street, Phoenix
In 2013: Friday, October 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Windows will be blacked out and normal lighting will be replaced with black lights so the whole club will glow. A variety of electric drink specials will be served. Dress in anything that glows, such as white clothing, glow bracelets and necklaces and glow in the dark nail polish and lipstick. For those who want to really glow, The Shout House will offer a paint station, where guests can accessorize themselves with non-stainable, neon, glow in the dark paint. The piano players will, from time to time, cover their hands in glow in the dark paint and play without stage lights. A 21-and-over, non-stop, audience request driven show, the performers involve audience members in sing-alongs, roasts and on-stage interaction. Without a reservation, admission to The Shout House is $5 per person. For more information or reservations, call 623-772-1500.

Westgate Entertainment District
In 2013: Friday, October 25 from 7 p.m. to close

Take the free fun bus to five of the most popular saloons in Cave Creek for wicked staggered costume contests, specialty themed cocktails and prizes. Big Earls Greasy Eats, Smokehouse Grill, Buffalo Chip Saloon, Harold’s Cave Creek Corral, Tap Haus. 21+ only.
See pictures of the Cave Creek Wicked Pub Crawl.

Various bars in Cave Creek
In 2013: Saturday, October 26 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Local DJs Decipha and Tranzit will be spinning dance, house, top 40, and hip-hop music in the ballrooms. Partygoers are encouraged to dress their best for a chance to win the costume contest, with a $1,000 cash prize. Early-bird tickets (limited number) are $30. Cash bar. VIP table packages are $750 and include eight tickets, reserved seating, two premium bottles, and a private cocktail server. 21+ only. Advanced tickets are recommended, as the event has sold out every year. Hotel rooms are offered at a special rate of $199 nightly Thursday, October 24 through Monday, October 28. Reservations can be made at www.hotelvalleyho.com (promo code “boo”), or at 480.248.2000 by mentioning “Haunted Ball.” Hotel room offer subject to availability, and cannot be combined with other offers.
See pictures of the Haunted Hotel Ball!

Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale
In 2013: Saturday, October 26 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

With this year’s theme of “Zombies: The Apocalypse,” guests are greeted at the haunted hotel in grand style, with a walk through the murky fog on the star-studded black carpet to The Plaza Bar’s Stone Rose Lounge’s moonlit, fire pit patios which are transformed into a flood of fire with red and amber lighting elements, fixtures and features.The moat surrounding the outdoor bar will be colored red, with red glass orbs suspended from above, while the entrance to the lounge is draped in a zombie-themed mural with a 3-D zombie chase scene on the catwalk. The Plaza Bar servers will be dressed as zombies and the bartenders as zombie-hunters. A DJ will mix the best lounge and dance music, while a vampire pianist tickles the ivories on a grand piano. Influencing the fun, tantalizing potions include the “Flash Fire,”Zomberry,” and the “Pale Horse.” A costume contest at midnight brings a coffin full of prizes. Admission to the party is complimentary. Guys and ghouls can also R.I.P. in comfort with a reserved table with bottle service by calling Stone Rose Lounge at 480-419-3190. Event parking is $10 for self-parking and $12 for valet.  21+ only.
See a picture of Halloween festivities at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.

The Plaza Bar at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 East Princess Dr., Scottsdale
In 2013: Saturday, October 26 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.