West Valley events spread across the week before Halloween

With pumpkin runs and candy-filled trunk-or-treats, West Valley families will have no shortage of Halloween spirit this week.

Jump-O-Ween at Elevate Trampoline Park

Families can jump into Halloween fun during Jump-O-Ween at Elevate Trampoline Park, 701 N. 137th Ave. in Goodyear, on Friday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features 50% off all regular-priced jump passes, with candy, games and spooky fun throughout the day. Costumes are encouraged, but masks are not allowed. Elevate will close early at 5 p.m. on Halloween.

Halloween Costume Run & Family Night

Runners and walkers can take part in the Halloween Costume Run & Family Night at Sundance Park, 22865 W. Lower Buckeye Road in Buckeye, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, starting at 6 p.m. The 2.5-mile fun run will feature 3.5-minute run/1-minute walk intervals, followed by pumpkin decorating, a costume contest, food, drinks and candy. All ages and paces are welcome, and strollers are permitted.

American Legion  Halloween Party

American Legion Post 61, 35 N. Dysart Road in Avondale, will host a Halloween celebration on Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include games, a scavenger hunt, cash prizes for costumes, and food from the open kitchen. The event is open to members and their guests only.

Trunk-or-Treats

Several West Valley communities will host trunk-or-treat events for a safe and family-friendly night of fun:

• The Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Road in Litchfield Park, will host Trunk & Treat on Friday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The event includes candy, classic cars, and therapy dogs from Arizona Therapy Dogs, along with a dog kissing booth.
• Cashion Has Heart will host its Cashion Trunk or Treat at the Donnie Hale Softball Field, 10875 W. Pima St. in Avondale, beginning at dusk. Attendees are invited to decorate vehicles or tables and hand out candy Friday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m.
• Buckeye Union High School is presenting a Haunted Theater and Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 1000 E. Narramore Ave. in Buckeye. The haunted house experience costs $5 per person, with food trucks and free candy available.
• Rainbow Valley Elementary School, 19716 W. Narramore Road in Buckeye, will host a Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Library Events

Local libraries are offering storytimes and craft activities for younger trick-or-treaters:

• Spooky Storytime will be held Thursday, Oct. 30, at Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N. Civic Center Plaza in Goodyear, with sessions at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
• Toddler Monster Story Time and Preschool Monster Story Time will take place Thursday, Oct. 30, at Litchfield Park Branch Library, 101 W. Wigwam Blvd. in Litchfield Park, at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• The Tween Craft Zone: Haunted House will be held Friday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Georgia T. Lord Library, 1900 N. Civic Center Plaza in Goodyear. Supplies will be provided, and costumes are welcome.

With spooky storytimes, pumpkin runs and candy-filled celebrations, West Valley residents have many opportunities to celebrate Halloween.