The Phoenix metro packs Arizona’s deepest lineup of haunted houses into one sprawling desert valley, from big-production indoor walkthroughs to farm-style corn-maze haunts in the suburbs. This guide covers the best haunted houses in Phoenix for 2026 — what each one is like, where in the valley it sits, and how to plan your night. Dates, hours, and prices change every season, so always confirm the current calendar on each official site. For the wider picture, see our guide to the best haunted houses across Arizona, browse the full Arizona directory, or find haunted houses near you.

Best haunted houses in Phoenix

13th Floor Haunted House — north Phoenix (Deer Valley)

Part of a national chain of high-production haunts, 13th Floor is the valley’s marquee indoor attraction, built around detailed, story-driven multi-house walkthroughs in the Deer Valley area of north Phoenix. It is known for elaborate sets, dense scare-actor staffing, and long runs of nights through October. Expect timed-entry ticketing and fast-pass upgrades on busy weekends; confirm 2026 dates and hours on the official site.

Fear Farm — Phoenix metro

Fear Farm bills itself as the largest Halloween event in the Phoenix area, pairing several themed haunted attractions with a haunted corn maze, a midway, live zombie shooting, and a courtyard with food vendors and a 21-and-up bar area. Recent seasons have seen the event move venues within the metro, so double-check the current address along with dates and tickets on the official site before you head out.

Scarizona Scaregrounds — Mesa (East Valley)

In the East Valley, Scarizona Scaregrounds on North Alma School Road in Mesa is a multi-maze scream park that runs a full October season and even stages off-season events. Its 2026 Halloween run is slated to open in early October (around October 6), typically on Friday and Saturday nights with added dates near Halloween. Confirm the calendar and any touch or age policies on the official site.

Sanctum of Horror — Mesa (Superstition Springs)

Sanctum of Horror is a family-owned East Valley haunt near Superstition Springs in Mesa, with two attractions — the flagship Sanctum of Horror walkthrough and The Breach, a desert military-facility theme. It also offers a daytime, actor-free “scareless” walkthrough that is one of the more accessible options in the valley for younger or first-time visitors. Check the official site for 2026 nights and the family-friendly windows.

AZ Field of Screams at Tolmachoff Farms — Glendale

On the west side, AZ Field of Screams at Tolmachoff Farms in Glendale is a haunted corn-maze attraction on a working farm, with professional scare actors leading guests through dark, twisting paths. It typically opens in early October (around October 2) on Friday and Saturday nights through Halloween, and the farm runs a separate daytime pumpkin patch and family corn maze. Confirm dates, age guidance, and the prop and mask policies on the official site.

More haunts around the valley

The metro has several more attractions worth a look, most on shorter or community-run calendars. Terror in Tolleson and The Crypt group multiple haunts on the west side in Tolleson; House of Fear AZ and Bunker Z Haunted House both operate in Surprise in the northwest valley; Hellbilly Holler runs a backwoods-themed haunt in Phoenix; and The House of Haunts in Scottsdale is a short late-October pop-up. These smaller operations change hours and dates most from year to year, so confirm each official site before making the drive.

What to expect at Phoenix haunted houses

Phoenix haunts run on select nights from late September or early October through the first weekend of November, peaking on the weekends closest to Halloween. The big commercial haunts open Friday and Saturday nights and add Thursdays and Sundays late in the month; general admission commonly starts in the mid $20s, with timed-entry and fast-pass upgrades that are worth it on peak weekends. Family farm attractions and daytime walkthroughs typically cost less. Buy online in advance when you can — the marquee haunts sell out on the last two weekends of October.

Desert Octobers are deceptive: evenings can start warm and drop quickly after dark, and several of these haunts are outdoor trails or corn mazes over dirt and gravel, so layers and closed-toe shoes help — see our what to wear to a haunted house guide. First haunt? Our first-timer’s complete haunted house guide walks through exactly what happens inside, and you should always confirm age guidance and any full-contact policies on each official site.

Ready to plan your night? See the best haunted houses across Arizona, browse the full Arizona directory, or find haunted houses near you before Halloween.