Mark your calendars for a night of Halloween merriment in Downtown Chandler. The city's beloved Halloween Spooktacular is primed for a haunting return on October 31, transforming Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza into a playground for those who revel in the supernatural and the sweet-toothed alike, with festivities kicking off at 5:30 p.m. and wrapping up by 8:30 p.m., as per the city's official announcement.
Embracing the spirit of All Hallows' Eve, the event is set to feature the Catwalk Costume Parade where phantasms and superheroes emerge; Halloween aficionados, young and old, are invited to stride down the catwalk at 6:15 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. – no registration needed, all the ghouls and boys up to age 12 snagging a glow-in-the-dark keepsake, with the ever-popular Trunk-or-Treat offering over 300 pounds of candy ensuring that everyone's sweet cravings are more than satisfied.
Those in search of frightful fun can look forward to engaging in carnival games like the Spooky Prize Wheel and Musical Headstones, which promise thrilling rewards, while a dedicated Halloween Dance Party keeps the vibe alive with a DJ spinning eerie anthems guaranteed to entice even mummies to get their groove on. The Halloween Spooktacular, brought to folks by the City of Chandler in collaboration with WM and Apex Windows and Bath, remains a staple for the community, inviting all to join in the free, family-friendly fun.
Located at 178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza is accessible with free parking available near Arizona Avenue, including in the City Hall Parking Garage, the Johnathan Parking Garage, the Alexander Parking Garage, among other locales where attendees can ditch their broomsticks for the night. Full details and locations can be found at the Halloween Spooktacular's website.
