By Janet Cruz

It’s the time of year where spooky events take over Lake Havasu City, from Halloween to fall-inspired, there is something for adults and children alike. Check out the Halloween event guide below.

For Kids and Families:

Jamaica School Pumpkin Patch October 17

Pumpkin Patch at Jamaica School in Lake Havasu City.

The patch is open 3 p.m.-6 p.m. and you may wear costumes.

Prestige Pumpkin Patch Oct. 18 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Prestige Assisted Living hosts a pumpkin patch for the community October 18, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Join them in the courtyard for games, grab bags, caramel apples, photo ops and miniature ponies to pet from Healing Meadows. Costumes are welcome. Prestige Assisted Living in located at 90 S. Smoketree Ave. For more information, call 928-680-1818.

Trunk -or-Treat at Living Word Family Church Oct. 18 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Who’s ready for some candy? Bring the kids and the whole family to a trunk or treat event at Living Word Family Church Trunk or Treat on Friday, at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Come dressed up and get some candy. This is a free event to the public. Living Word Family Church is located at 1890 W. Acoma Blvd.

Mohave Community College Pumpkinfest Oct. 18 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join MCC’s Lake Havasu Campus for its annual Pumpkinfest event.
It’s fun for all the family to enjoy with carnival games, a haunted house, candy and so much more.
Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Mohave Community College Lake Havasu campus, 1977 Acoma Blvd. West. Free for all ages.

Haven Of Havasu Trunk -or-Treat  Oct. 25 5:00pm -7:00pm

Join Haven at their Trunk-or-Treat event. Enjoy face painting, games,and lots of candy and fun prizes! Oct 25, from 5pm to 7pm. Free event. Location: 2781 Osborn Drive.

Grace Arts Live “Little Shop Of Horrors” Oct. 12-Oct. 27 (musical play)

Spoofing the 1950’s sci-fi movies, “Little Shop of Horrors” is one of the longest-running off-Broadway shows and inspired a hit film adaptation. Meek plant store attendant, Seymour, discovers a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II” – after his co-worker crush.

The plant grows into an ill-tempered, R & B singing carnivore who offers him fame, family, and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite. Filled with rocking 60’s do-wop, Motown and pop ballads, “Little Shop of Horrors” has won almost every major Best Revival of a Musical award and has devoured the hearts of audiences around the world for more than 40 years.

Dates are as follows: Friday, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 20, at 2 p.m., Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Located at 2146 McColloch Blvd. N.
For tickets, visit, https://graceartslive.csstix.com/events.php

Annual Nickle House Walk through Oct. 25  6 – 8 p.m., and Oct. 26 5:30- 8 p.m.

Brought to you by the homeowners at 150 Impala Lane, who grew up in Lake Havasu and remember “fondly” trick-or-treating on Daytona. Niki and Kevin have decorated a “Tim Burton” inspired no jump scare, free to the public backyard walkthrough open to all ages. This year, they are featuring new Corpse Bride animatronics and props along with all of the “Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Beetlejuice” gang.

Pumpkins and ghosts will be sure to delight with frightfully silly jokes. The walkthrough will be open to the public for two days only, Oct. 25 6–8 p.m., and Oct. 26 5:30- 8 p.m. Goodie bags are available for kids while supplies last.

Havasu Preparatory Trunk or Treat Oct. 25

Trunk or Treat in the Havasu Preparatory Academy parking lot  from 5:45 p.m.-8 p.m.

Food, crafts and games. HPA located at 3155 Maricopa Ave.

Nautilus Elementary School Trunk or Treat Oct. 25

Nautilus Elementary School is hosting their Trunk or Treat in Lake Havasu.

The Trunk or Treat will be 6 p.m.-7 p.m.

Costumes will be allowed and this event is open to the public.

Parks and Recreation Fall Fun Fair (Kids and Families) Oct 26 3-8 p.m. 

Come have fun with Parks and Recreation at the Fall Fun Fair in Lake Havasu. The Fall Fun Fair is open to the public. Tickets for games are 25-cents each. Fall Fun Fair  takes place at Rotary Community Park located at 1400 S. Smoketree. Money goes back into nonprofits in Lake Havasu City.

Jayden and Jaxton Hill dress as “Ghostbusters” during the Fall Fun Fair Saturday night. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Lost Woods Pumpkin Carving Contest and More! Oct 26 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee $10 per child and $5 adult admission.

PIE EATING CONTEST ADULTS/Kids 11 a.m., Kids. noon Adults
(Space limited) pre sale tickets COSTUME CONTEST, Trick Or Treat each Vendor Inside Store & Outside Bounce Houses All Day. Food trucks, music activties and more. Lost Woods is located at 2164 McCulloch Blvd., in the back parking lot. For more information call 928-706-5215. Or email lostwoods777@gmail.com.

Lake Havasu Golf Club Boo Bash Oct 27 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Join the fun and come to the Boobash in partnership with Anderson Toyota,  milemarkers, RISE  and New Horizons. For all abilities community! Take part in some trunk -or-treating, enjoy some pizza, vendor games  and an outdoor movie!   Location: Lake Havasu Golf Club  2400 Clubhouse Drive.

19th Annual Fright Night Free- all ages Oct 31 4-8 p.m.

Traffic free, SAFE trick or treating experience in historic downtown Lake Havasu City. Fun for all.

This year’s event promises to be the most twisted yet, with new haunted house attractions, spine-chilling scare zones, candy walk and the return of THRILLER LIVE!!
Expect unexpected twists, immersive storylines, and cutting-edge special effects that will leave you screaming for more!  Takes place at Downtown McCulloch.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church  Free all ages  Oct 31 4:30-7 p.m. 

Photo courtesy Parks and Recreation

Hilltop Halloween Carnival Oct 31 6-8:30 p.m. Free all ages

Bring the whole family and invite friends to this fun and safe Halloween night at Hilltop. Enjoy loads of candy, games, and prizes. Bring your costumes. Location: 3180 McCulloch Blvd.

Photo courtesy Hilltop Church

RiverScene Halloween Home Map! (all ages)

You can also check out decorated Halloween homes in Lake Havasu City on our RiverScene map  https://riverscenemagazine.com/halloween-2024-map/

 

Adults Only Events:

Zombie Pub Crawl (Adults 21 and over) Oct 19 7 p.m.-2 a.m.

All the Havasu guys and ghouls are invited to the annual Zombie Pub Crawl at Downtown District on McCulloch Boulevard. Grab a drink at all the bars along McCulloch dressed as Zombies. Non-zombies, be sure to protect your brains.

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

The Haunting at Kokomo (Adults 21 and over) Oct 25 9 p.m.

Get ready for the spookiest night of the year- The Haunting Part 3 at Kokomo London Bridge Resort in Lake Havasu City. Join Kokomo Oct. 25, for an epic Halloween party with drink specials, a costume contest, and hundreds of dollars in cash prizes. Doors open at 9 p.m.

2024 Lake Havasu Witch Paddle  Oct 27  Noon $10 fee per person

Now is a chance to Embrace the Magic and Dress in Your Finest Witch Attire. Southwest Outfitters invites folks to come down in their best witch outfits and immerse themselves in an experience at the most bewitching event of the year.

Whether you’re a seasoned sorceress or a budding spell caster, enjoy a day of enchantment like no other. Costume Contest: Show Off Your Spellbinding Style.

Compete in a thrilling costume contest and showcase mystical style. The crowd will be spellbound by the creativity and flair, so unleash the imagination and bewitch all.

Embark on a magical adventure and paddle through the legendary Bridgewater Channel. The water’s reflection will mesmerize, making it feel like gliding through a world of wonder. Gather a coven and set out on this mystical journey surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Location: London Bridge Beach so Grab a Broomsticks and Join them.

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Hav-a-Sis Fly-In October 29

4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at Summer Ray. Location: 2097 McCulloch Blvd.

Rev up your brooms, it’s a “fly in” with a best broom contest. So, dust off your witch’s hat and bring your magic broom, because it’s about to get spooky in here!

Harleyz and Hot Rodz Haunted Jam October 31

Join us for a Spooktacular evening as Undercover hosts Haunted Jam Night on October 31 ! 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Bring your axe, broomstick or whatever you play and let’s make it a Rockin’ Halloween! Costumes Encouraged ! See you there, IF YOU DARE

Location: Harleyz and Hot Rodz 2061 Swanson Ave.

For Pets

Walks N’Wags Halloween Themed meet up  Oct 20 8:30am-10:00am 

Join Walks N’ Wags  for the first annual meetup! Join other animal loving individuals and bring your furry friend. There will be beverages, dog snacks and a costume contest for the best pet costume! Location: London Bridge State Beach.

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