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 "attribution": "Source: Phoenix Littles (https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/). Cite the city page when you quote a listing; each listing also links to the page we checked it on.",
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  "slug": "phoenix",
  "name": "Phoenix",
  "state": "AZ",
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  "range": "2026-10-26/2026-11-01",
  "label": "Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026",
  "start": "2026-10-26",
  "end": "2026-11-01"
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 "lastChecked": "2026-10-29",
 "summary": "Friday is the big night, with Trick-or-Treat at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix and Chandler’s Spooktacular downtown after dark, and Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo has its last night too. On Halloween morning, Phoenix Parks hosts the Itty Bitty Boo Bash for ages 0 to 5 and Arizona Boardwalk throws a free Halloween Bash. This week has 45 outings, 34 free and 27 indoors.",
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  "places": 38,
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  "indoor": 27,
  "soldOut": 0,
  "listed": 45
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 "saturdayPlan": {
  "date": "2026-10-31",
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   {
    "label": "Morning",
    "name": "Itty Bitty Boo Bash",
    "where": "South Mountain Community Center",
    "time": "10am–noon",
    "cost": "Free",
    "url": "https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks-events/itty-bitty-boo-bash-.html",
    "fromGuide": false
   },
   {
    "label": "Lunch",
    "name": "Pizzeria Bianco (Heritage Square)",
    "where": "Downtown, 623 E. Adams St.",
    "time": "Open 11am–9pm",
    "cost": "$$",
    "url": "https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/",
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   },
   {
    "label": "After nap",
    "name": "Fall Festival at Georgia T. Lord Library (Goodyear)",
    "where": "Georgia T. Lord Library",
    "time": "1:30–3:30pm",
    "cost": "Free",
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   "id": "cmp-trick-or-treat",
   "name": "Trick-or-Treat at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31"
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   "time": "9am–4pm",
   "venue": "Children’s Museum of Phoenix",
   "address": "215 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034",
   "cost": "Free with museum admission ($19 per person; members and kids under 1 free)",
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   "availability": "Available",
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   "ages": [
    0,
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   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Trick-or-treat through all three floors of exhibits, then dance at the Halloween dance party. Costumes are optional but encouraged, and treats last while supplies do.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/event/trick-or-treat-at-the-museum/2026-10-30/",
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   "id": "spooky-safari-phoenix-zoo",
   "name": "Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30"
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   "time": "5:30–8:30pm",
   "venue": "Phoenix Zoo",
   "address": "455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008",
   "cost": "$18 per person; 2 and under free",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
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   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "An evening of trick-or-treating at themed candy stations around the zoo, with face painting and a costume parade every hour. Leave toy guns at home. Storms are likely Friday afternoon and evening, with the heaviest rain possible around 7pm, so pack rain jackets and check the zoo’s page before you head out.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/spooky-safari/",
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   "id": "wildlife-world-spooktacular",
   "name": "Halloween Spooktacular at Wildlife World Zoo",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
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   "time": "During zoo hours (9am–6pm)",
   "venue": "Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park",
   "address": "16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340",
   "cost": "Kids in costume free with a paid adult",
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   "description": "Spend Halloween watching the animals get their own treats. Kids in costume get in free with a paid adult (one child per adult) and each gets a goodie bag.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.wildlifeworld.com/events",
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   "id": "itty-bitty-boo-bash",
   "name": "Itty Bitty Boo Bash",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
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   "time": "10am–noon",
   "venue": "South Mountain Community Center",
   "address": "212 E. Alta Vista Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85042",
   "cost": "Free (RSVP required)",
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   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
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   "ages": [
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   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A Halloween morning from Phoenix Parks made just for ages 0 to 5. It’s free, but register ahead on the city’s page.",
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   "id": "longview-trunk-or-treat",
   "name": "Trunk or Treat at Longview Recreation Center",
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    "2026-10-29"
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   "time": "6–8pm",
   "venue": "Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center",
   "address": "4040 N. 14th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014",
   "cost": "Free",
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   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
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   "ages": [
    0,
    12
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   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A free evening trunk-or-treat at the neighborhood rec center.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.phoenix.gov/calendar/parks-events/longview-neighborhood-recreation-center--trunk-or-treat.html",
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   "id": "chandler-spooktacular",
   "name": "Chandler Halloween Spooktacular",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
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   "time": "5:30–8:30pm",
   "venue": "Chandler Community Center",
   "address": "178 E. Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225",
   "cost": "Free",
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   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
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   "description": "Downtown Chandler’s Halloween night, with games, activities and table-or-treating. The city has moved it into the Community Center this year (enter through the southeast door, near the Senior Center and The Alexander parking garage). The costume parade is canceled, and there’s no food or drink for sale.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chandleraz.gov/spooktacular",
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  {
   "id": "arizona-boardwalk-halloween-bash",
   "name": "Halloween Bash at Arizona Boardwalk",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
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   "time": "10am–2pm",
   "venue": "Arizona Boardwalk",
   "address": "9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
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   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A free outdoor party in the Arizona Boardwalk courtyard, with trick-or-treating, carnival games and face painting. Kids 18 and under can enter the costume contest.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://azboardwalk.com/events/free-halloween-bash/",
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   "name": "Halloween Boo and Costume Spooktacular (Burton Barr Central)",
   "dates": [
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   "time": "10–11:30am",
   "venue": "Burton Barr Central Library",
   "address": "1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004",
   "cost": "Free",
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   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A not-too-spooky Halloween storytime at 10am with songs and crafts, then a costume celebration in the library. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/17405923",
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  {
   "id": "harvest-festival-at-south-mountain-commu",
   "name": "Harvest Festival at South Mountain Community Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "5:30–6:30pm",
   "venue": "South Mountain Community Library",
   "address": "7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85042",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
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   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Stories, games and crafts for Halloween, Día de los Muertos and Diwali. Costumes are optional, and all ages are welcome. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/17409832",
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  {
   "id": "costume-march-family-storytime-prickly-p",
   "name": "Costume March! Family Storytime (Prickly Pear)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
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   "time": "10–10:30am",
   "venue": "Prickly Pear Library",
   "address": "3635 W. Baseline Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85339",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A seasonal story and songs, then a costume parade through the library. Free tickets are handed out half an hour before, first come, first served.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/16531876",
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  {
   "id": "ppl-dia-de-los-muertos",
   "name": "Día de los Muertos at Burton Barr Central Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31",
    "2026-11-01"
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   "time": "During library hours",
   "venue": "Burton Barr Central Library",
   "address": "1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    12
   ],
   "category": "culture",
   "description": "Nichos, papel picado and ofrendas fill the second floor through Nov 6. Follow the scavenger hunt clues around the library and collect a prize on the fifth floor.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/17436716",
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  {
   "id": "babytime-century",
   "name": "BabyTime (Century)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
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   "time": "10:15–10:45am",
   "venue": "Century Library",
   "address": "1750 E. Highland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    2
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Songs, rhymes and short books for babies and their grown-ups. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/15852697",
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   "id": "babytime-desert-broom",
   "name": "BabyTime (Desert Broom)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "9:15–9:45am",
   "venue": "Desert Broom Library",
   "address": "29710 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85331",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
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    2
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Songs, rhymes and short books for babies and their grown-ups. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/15680941",
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  {
   "id": "yoga-storytime-century",
   "name": "Yoga Storytime (Century)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "10:15–10:45am",
   "venue": "Century Library",
   "address": "1750 E. Highland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Stories with simple stretches and movement for little kids. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/15852833",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-yoga_storytime_century",
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  {
   "id": "bilingual-family-storytime-acacia",
   "name": "Bilingual Family Storytime (Acacia)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "10:30–11am",
   "venue": "Acacia Library",
   "address": "750 E. Townley Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85020",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Stories and songs in English and Spanish for families with young kids. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/17059459",
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  {
   "id": "family-storytime-saguaro",
   "name": "Family Storytime (Saguaro)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "9:15–9:45am",
   "venue": "Saguaro Library",
   "address": "2808 N. 46th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008",
   "cost": "Free",
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   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
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   "ages": [
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    5
   ],
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   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/event/15474147",
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   "id": "family-storytime-burton-barr-central",
   "name": "Family Storytime (Burton Barr Central)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
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   "time": "10–10:30am",
   "venue": "Burton Barr Central Library",
   "address": "1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004",
   "cost": "Free",
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   "availability": "Available",
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   "name": "Spooky Storytime at Georgia T. Lord Library (Goodyear)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm",
   "venue": "Georgia T. Lord Library",
   "address": "1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Ghost and monster stories and rhymes, then trick-or-treating through the library. Ages 3 to 5, with room for 25 kids per session; tickets go out at the front desk 15 minutes before. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mcldaz.org/event?id=401566",
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   "id": "fall-festival-at-georgia-t-lord-library",
   "name": "Fall Festival at Georgia T. Lord Library (Goodyear)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "1:30–3:30pm",
   "venue": "Georgia T. Lord Library",
   "address": "1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, AZ 85395",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "The library’s first Fall Festival, with carnival games and crafts, plus a costume parade and trick-or-treating at 2:30pm. It’s first come, first served for up to 100 people. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mcldaz.org/event?id=407547",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-fall_festival_at_georgia_t_lord_library",
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   "id": "toddler-halloween-story-time-fountain-hi",
   "name": "Toddler Halloween Story Time (Fountain Hills Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
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   "time": "10–11am",
   "venue": "Fountain Hills Library",
   "address": "12901 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    1,
    3
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween stories and crafts for 18 to 36 months, then trick-or-treating through the library. Come in costume. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mcldaz.org/event?id=373966",
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   "id": "saturday-costume-storytime-el-mirage-lib",
   "name": "Saturday Costume Storytime (El Mirage Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "10–11am",
   "venue": "El Mirage Library",
   "address": "13513 N. El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A Saturday storytime for kids 5 and under, and this one’s a costume party. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mcldaz.org/event?id=386318",
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   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/saturday-costume-storytime-el-mirage-library/"
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   "id": "halloween-stations-at-southeast-regional",
   "name": "Halloween Stations at Southeast Regional Library (Gilbert)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
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   "time": "2:30–4:30pm",
   "venue": "Southeast Regional Library",
   "address": "775 N Greenfield Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    2,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Stop in for Halloween crafts before trick-or-treating. Wear your costume; walk-ins welcome. Free.",
   "addressConfirmed": false,
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mcldaz.org/event?id=396157",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-halloween_stations_at_southeast_regional",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/halloween-stations-at-southeast-regional-library-gilbert/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mesa-main-toddlertime-halloween-boo",
   "name": "Toddlertime Halloween Boo! at Mesa Main Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10–11am",
   "venue": "Mesa Public Library, Main Library",
   "address": "64 E. First St., Mesa, AZ 85201",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A Halloween toddler time. Come in costume and bring a treat bag. Kids Need to Read joins in.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mesalibrary.org/event/toddlertime-presents-halloween-boo-192053",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-mesa_main_toddlertime_halloween_boo"
  },
  {
   "id": "mesa-dobson-ranch-halloween-storywalk",
   "name": "Halloween Boo StoryWalk at Dobson Ranch",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10–11am",
   "venue": "Mesa Public Library, Dobson Ranch Library",
   "address": "2425 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ 85202",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    5
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Toddler time moves outside for a Halloween StoryWalk through Dobson Ranch Park next to the library.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mesalibrary.org/event/toddlertime-presents-halloween-boo-185882",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-mesa_dobson_ranch_halloween_storywalk"
  },
  {
   "id": "mesa-gateway-family-storytime-mesa-arts-center",
   "name": "Family Storytime with Mesa Arts Center",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "9:15–9:45am or 9:45–10:15am",
   "venue": "Mesa Public Library, Gateway Library",
   "address": "5036 S. Eastmark Parkway, Mesa, AZ 85212",
   "cost": "Free; tickets handed out 15 minutes before",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A drama-based storytime led by Mesa Arts Center teaching artists, with acting and movement for ages 3 to 5. Space is ticketed, so arrive a little early.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mesalibrary.org/event/family-storytime-mesa-arts-center-192316",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-mesa_gateway_family_storytime_mesa_arts_center",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/family-storytime-with-mesa-arts-center-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mesa-main-halloween-candy-craft",
   "name": "Halloween Candy Taste Test and Craft",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "11am–12pm",
   "venue": "Mesa Public Library, Main Library",
   "address": "64 E. First St., Mesa, AZ 85201",
   "cost": "Free; supplies limited",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    5,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A sensory-friendly Halloween session with a mystery candy taste test and a Q-tip skeleton portrait to take home.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mesalibrary.org/event/sensory-fun-halloween-candy-and-craft-192808",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-mesa_main_halloween_candy_craft",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/halloween-candy-taste-test-and-craft-mesa-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mesa-webster-halloween-carnival",
   "name": "Webster Recreation Center Halloween Carnival",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "5:30–7:30pm",
   "venue": "Webster Recreation Center",
   "address": "202 N. Sycamore, Mesa, AZ 85201",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Mesa's big neighborhood Halloween carnival, with free games and activities and a new trunk-or-treat this year. Wear a costume and bring a candy bag.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/City-Calendar/Webster-Recreation-Centers-Halloween-Carnival",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-mesa_webster_halloween_carnival",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/webster-recreation-center-halloween-carnival/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mesa-falcon-field-haunted-hangar",
   "name": "Haunted Hangar at Falcon Field Airport",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "8–11am",
   "venue": "Falcon Field Airport, Historic WWII Hangar",
   "address": "4626 E. Fighter Aces Dr., Mesa, AZ 85215",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "The Halloween edition of Cockpit Close-Up. Kids in costume trick-or-treat with city departments and airport businesses and see private planes up close with volunteer pilots.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.mesaaz.gov/Activities-Culture/City-Calendar/Haunted-Hangar",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-mesa_falcon_field_haunted_hangar",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/haunted-hangar-at-falcon-field-airport/"
  },
  {
   "id": "tempe-library-halloween-celebration",
   "name": "Halloween Celebration at Tempe Public Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "10–11am",
   "venue": "Tempe Public Library, Desert Willow Program Room",
   "address": "3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    8
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A Halloween storytime, then trick-or-treating and crafts around the library and a visit from Tempe Police and Fire.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://tempepubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/17417175",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-tempe_library_halloween_celebration",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/halloween-celebration-at-tempe-public-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "tempe-library-spooktacular-week",
   "name": "Spooktacular Week of Fun at Tempe Public Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "During library hours (Mon–Wed 9am–8pm; Thu–Sat 9am–5pm)",
   "venue": "Tempe Public Library youth area",
   "address": "3500 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    11
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Halloween all week in the youth area, with scavenger hunts, Halloween storytimes and other drop-in activities.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://tempepubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/17417086",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-tempe_library_spooktacular_week",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/spooktacular-week-of-fun-at-tempe-public-library-youth-area/"
  },
  {
   "id": "glendale-heroes-of-halloween",
   "name": "Heroes of Halloween",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "5–7pm",
   "venue": "Heroes Regional Park Library",
   "address": "6075 N. 83rd Ave., Glendale, AZ 85303",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "An all-ages evening of Halloween crafts and activities where kids meet local heroes. Costumes are encouraged.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://glendaleaz.librarycalendar.com/event/heroes-halloween-31461",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-glendale_heroes_of_halloween"
  },
  {
   "id": "gapt-old-macdonalds-pumpkin-patch",
   "name": "Old MacDonald's Pumpkin Patch at Great Arizona Puppet Theater",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31",
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "Thu–Fri 10am; Sat 10am and 2pm; Sun 2pm",
   "venue": "Great Arizona Puppet Theater",
   "address": "302 W. Latham St., Phoenix, AZ 85003",
   "cost": "Tickets in advance at azpuppets.org or 602-262-2050; recommended for ages 2–8",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    2,
    8
   ],
   "category": "indoor",
   "description": "A rod-puppet show with sing-along farm songs that suits toddlers. Final weekend of the run.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.azpuppets.org/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-gapt_old_macdonalds_pumpkin_patch",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/old-macdonalds-pumpkin-patch-at-great-arizona-puppet-theater/"
  },
  {
   "id": "schnepf-pumpkin-chili-party",
   "name": "Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "Wed 4–9pm; Thu noon–9pm; Fri noon–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm",
   "venue": "Schnepf Farms",
   "address": "24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142",
   "cost": "Tickets online; 2 and under free",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "outdoor",
   "description": "The 30th year of the farm's fall party, with rides, a pumpkin patch and farm animals. It wraps up on Halloween. Friday afternoon and evening look stormy, so Saturday is the better farm day.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://pumpkinandchiliparty.com",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-schnepf_pumpkin_chili_party",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/schnepf-farms-pumpkin-and-chili-party/"
  },
  {
   "id": "vertuccio-fall-festival",
   "name": "Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "Mon–Thu 3–9pm; Fri–Sat 9am–10pm",
   "venue": "Vertuccio Farms",
   "address": "4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212",
   "cost": "$17; 2 and under free",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    1,
    12
   ],
   "category": "outdoor",
   "description": "A corn maze, petting zoo, barrel train, jump pad and giant slide. The farm adds Monday and Tuesday hours for the last week of October. Friday afternoon and evening look stormy, so Saturday is the better farm day.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://vertucciofarms.com/events/fall-festival/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-vertuccio_fall_festival",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/vertuccio-farms-fall-festival/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mother-natures-farm-fall-festival",
   "name": "Mother Nature's Farm Fall Festival",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31",
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "Daily 9am–9pm",
   "venue": "Mother Nature's Farm",
   "address": "1663 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85233",
   "cost": "$15 under 42 inches; $17 over; under 1 free",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    1,
    12
   ],
   "category": "outdoor",
   "description": "Pumpkin patch and farm play in Gilbert, open through Nov 1. Tickets are sold at the farm only, and it's cash only inside. Friday evening and most of Sunday look rainy, so Saturday is the best day to go this weekend.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://mothernaturesfarm.com/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-mother_natures_farm_fall_festival",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/mother-natures-farm-fall-festival/"
  },
  {
   "id": "chandler-center-entre-dos-mundos",
   "name": "Entre Dos Mundos Día de Muertos Celebration",
   "dates": [
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "12:30–3:30pm",
   "venue": "Chandler Center for the Arts",
   "address": "250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225",
   "cost": "Free (RSVP)",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "seasonal",
   "description": "Face painting, calaca puppets, a community ofrenda and mariachi music at the arts center.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.chandlercenter.org/events/entre-dos-mundos-dia-de-muertos-celebration",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-chandler_center_entre_dos_mundos",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/entre-dos-mundos-dia-de-muertos-celebration-chandler-center-arts/"
  },
  {
   "id": "phoenix-zoo-dia-de-los-muertos",
   "name": "Día de los Muertos at the Phoenix Zoo",
   "dates": [
    "2026-11-01"
   ],
   "time": "9am–1pm",
   "venue": "Phoenix Zoo",
   "address": "455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008",
   "cost": "Included with zoo admission; face painting $3 for ages 3 and up",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "nature",
   "description": "Folklórico dancers, mariachi and crafts around the zoo. Face painting is for ages 3 and up. Steady rain is in the forecast for Sunday morning, so bring rain jackets and an umbrella.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.phoenixzoo.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-phoenix_zoo_dia_de_los_muertos",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-phoenix-zoo/"
  },
  {
   "id": "railroad-park-spook-track-ula",
   "name": "Spook-Track-Ula at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "6–9:30pm, timed entry",
   "venue": "McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park",
   "address": "7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250",
   "cost": "$15 per person; members $5 off",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    2,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A spooky train ride, the carousel and the Storybook Train. The haunted walk-through is better for older kids. Friday evening looks stormy. The park emails reservation holders if weather cancels a night, so keep an eye on your inbox. Saturday looks much drier.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://www.therailroadpark.com/event/halloween-spook-track-ula/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-railroad_park_spook_track_ula",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/spook-track-ula-at-mccormick-stillman-railroad-park/"
  },
  {
   "id": "rawhide-glowing-pumpkins",
   "name": "Glowing Pumpkins at Rawhide",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29",
    "2026-10-30",
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "Evenings, timed tickets",
   "venue": "Riverwalk at Rawhide",
   "address": "5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, AZ 85226",
   "cost": "Timed tickets online; open to all ages",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "A mile-long trail of more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins with lights and music. Last nights of the season. Friday evening looks stormy, so Saturday is the drier night to go.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://glowingpumpkins.com/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-rawhide_glowing_pumpkins",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/glowing-pumpkins-at-rawhide-riverwalk/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mcld-fairway-halloween-party",
   "name": "Halloween Party at Fairway Library (Sun City)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "9am–5pm",
   "venue": "Fairway Library",
   "address": "10600 W. Peoria Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "An all-day drop-in Halloween craft party. Kids in costume can get a special prize.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mcldaz.org/event?id=407553",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-mcld_fairway_halloween_party",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/halloween-party-at-fairway-library-sun-city/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mcld-sun-city-halloween-party",
   "name": "Halloween Party at Sun City Library",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-31"
   ],
   "time": "9am–5pm",
   "venue": "Sun City Library",
   "address": "16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Drop in for Halloween crafts and treats all day. Come in costume for a chance at a prize.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mcldaz.org/event?id=407554",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-mcld_sun_city_halloween_party",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/halloween-party-at-sun-city-library/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mcld-perry-byop",
   "name": "Bring Your Own Pumpkin at Perry Library (Gilbert)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-30"
   ],
   "time": "2–3pm",
   "venue": "Perry Library",
   "address": "1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85297",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    12
   ],
   "category": "halloween",
   "description": "Bring a pumpkin and the library supplies the carving tools and cleanup. Grown-ups handle the sharp tools for kids under 12.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mcldaz.org/event?id=412094",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-mcld_perry_byop",
   "eventUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/events/bring-your-own-pumpkin-at-perry-library-gilbert/"
  },
  {
   "id": "mcld-southeast-preschool-playdate",
   "name": "Preschool Playdate at Southeast Regional Library (Gilbert)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10–10:45am",
   "venue": "Southeast Regional Library",
   "address": "775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85234",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    3,
    5
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "Free play with toys and music for preschoolers. Registration is required.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://events.mcldaz.org/event?id=413122",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-mcld_southeast_preschool_playdate"
  },
  {
   "id": "enchanted-island-five-dollar-night",
   "name": "$5 Wristband Night at Enchanted Island",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "4–8pm",
   "venue": "Enchanted Island Amusement Park, Encanto Park",
   "address": "1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85007",
   "cost": "$5 plus tax for an unlimited-ride wristband",
   "free": false,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": false,
   "ages": [
    1,
    10
   ],
   "category": "outdoor",
   "description": "A one-night Thursday special at the little amusement park in Encanto Park: unlimited kiddie rides, the carousel and the train for a $5 wristband, from 4 to 8pm.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://enchantedisland.com/",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-enchanted_island_five_dollar_night"
  },
  {
   "id": "scottsdale-baby-cuddles-arabian",
   "name": "Baby Cuddles Storytime (Arabian Library)",
   "dates": [
    "2026-10-29"
   ],
   "time": "10–10:30am",
   "venue": "Arabian Library",
   "address": "10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255",
   "cost": "Free",
   "free": true,
   "soldOut": false,
   "availability": "Available",
   "indoor": true,
   "ages": [
    0,
    2
   ],
   "category": "library",
   "description": "A short storytime for babies up to 24 months and their caregivers, with songs, rhymes and books. A second session follows at 10:45am.",
   "sourceUrl": "https://calendar.scottsdalelibrary.org/260197312",
   "pageUrl": "https://littlesweekly.com/phoenix/#e-scottsdale_baby_cuddles_arabian"
  }
 ]
}