Chandler 'Spooktacular' event is Friday, Oct. 30

Enjoy a family-friendly party at Chandler’s annual Halloween Spooktacular.

This free event will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30, at the Dr. A.J. Chandler Park stage plaza, 178 E. Commonwealth Avenue, downtown Chandler.

Attendees can enjoy lots of spooky fun throughout the park. Spooktacular stations and events include:

• Catwalk Costume Parade – Ghosts, witches, superheroes and all other costumed people can show off their cute or scary costumes. Attendees of all ages are encouraged to participate, and no registration is required. All walkers ages 12 and younger will receive a special glow-in-the-dark souvenir. The parade will happen twice, at 6:15 and 7:30 p.m.
• Trunk-or-Treat – Spooktacular’s Trunk-or-Treat features multiple candy stations with more than 300 pounds of total sweet treats. Be sure to bring a bag to carry the assortment home.
• Carnival Games – Play ghoulish games, such as the Spooky Prize Wheel, musical headstones and pumpkin sack races for a chance to win prizes.
• Halloween dance party – A deejay will play Halloween-themed tunes that will keep the party going.

Free parking for this event is available on the east side of Arizona Avenue, including the City Hall Parking Garage (Chicago and Washington streets), the Johnathan Parking Garage (Buffalo and Washington streets) or the Alexander Parking Garage (Boston and Washington streets).

The Spooktacular is presented by the City of Chandler and sponsored by local and other businesses.

A full list of the festivities is available by clicking here.

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