Scarizona kicks off 2026 Halloween season of haunting, mayhem in Mesa

Scarizona, a haunted attraction, beckons all thrill-seekers to its 2026 Halloween season opening Friday, Sept. 25 for six weekends of terror.

The East Valley’s family-owned horror attraction will spawn terror and mayhem for 22 select nights through Halloween weekend at the Scarizona Scaregrounds, 1901 N. Alma School Road off Loops 101 and 202 in Mesa.

Scarizona’s 2026 scare season offers visitors three immersive haunted horror attractions for one price. Buy tickets at Scarizona.com for faster entry and preferred time slots:

• Dr. Death’s Haunted ICU of nightmarish torture and gore.
• Fan-favorite Mayhem in the Madness with demented clowns, zombies and ghouls.
• Pitch-black terror of Startled Darkness where the dark sees you.

Gates open at 7 p.m. for 22 select nights through Halloween weekend, with general admission starting at $25.87, which includes fees. Recommended for ages 13 and up.

“Our wicked crew has spent the off-season brewing up new terrors in the dark for our most frightfully fun season yet,” Allen Thompson, Scarizona director of operations, said in the release. “We’ve reimagined the scares in our three haunted attractions and added new ways to join the madness. If you dare, come celebrate all things eerie with us this fall.”

Fearless guests will scream through the multi-house horror layouts of an award-winning haunt and cast. Scarizona’s family-owned tradition for more than two decades delivers immersive environments and rotating themes designed to test the bravest souls.

This year, the venue has expanded ticketing options with new guest packages, early entry times, and insider VIP access. For early arrivals and families looking to beat peak crowds, Scarizona has a new early bird special granting entry at 6:45 p.m. for $24.70, which includes fees.

Scarizona has also introduced two main upgrade add-ons for guests to customize their experience:

• Fast Pass: Express queue access designed to minimize wait times across attractions.
• VIP Experience: Includes official Scarizona merchandise and exclusive behind-the-scenes insider access.