Select nights Sept 25 to Nov 1 · Tickets from $19.95 plus fees · Free parking
8.35/10 from The Scare Factor (2024) · 2024 Highest Rated Cast Award (Southwest)
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WARNING! This event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for those under age 12. Scarizona is designed to be intense: expect darkness, loud noises, fog, strobe lighting, and full-on scares.
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Check Dates2026 Season Calendar21 open nights · First check-in 6:45 PM · Pick a night to buyView DatesHide Dates
Early Bird tickets check in from 6:45 PM, and they are limited each night. Pick a night to choose your slot on the ticketing page.
Sound Familiar?
You Deserve a Haunt That Actually Fights Back
Three Haunts, One Price
One timed-entry ticket opens all three haunts. There is no upcharge waiting at the next door, and parking is free.
Lines That Do Not Eat Your Night
Add a Fast Pass online with your ticket and cut the wait. All three haunts in one night, with time left over to be afraid in.
Scares That Hold Up in Person
An award-winning cast, and every face built by a single SFX artist. The Scare Factor scored the show 8.35/10 in 2024, the highest of any haunted house in Arizona.
A Production You Walk Into
This is a movie you walk through: an immersive post-apocalyptic set minutes from Phoenix, lit and dressed and staffed like a production.
Three Haunts, One Price
Three Haunts, One Ticket, One Unforgettable Night
Open to the Public for the First Time
Mayhem in Madness
What was once a restricted, behind-the-scenes part of the show opens to the public for 2026. Clowns, blood, gore, strobes, and smoke wait for anyone willing to take the risk. Not recommended for children under 10.
You Cannot See in the Dark, But the Dark Can See You
Startled Darkness
Extreme darkness, confined spaces, and startle scares from every angle. If you do not like things jumping out at you or close encounters you never see coming, walk the other two and let this one go.
They say he was a doctor, but what he really did was experiment. In the ruins of a forgotten ICU, deranged staff roam the halls and the dead refuse to stay dead.
The highest 2024 score of any Arizona haunted house.
2024
Highest Rated Cast Award
Southwest region, from The Scare Factor.
20+
Years of Nightmares
Over two decades of October seasons in Mesa.
This Is What a Production Feels Like
★★★★★
To my haunted house-loving friends, this was the coolest, most impressive haunted house experience I've ever enjoyed! They really went above and beyond, the actors were great! The setups impressive, the haunts wandering through the lines were so fun.
First time coming here had a blast want to go back enjoyed ourselves! It was so much fun 10/10 would definitely go again.
M
Michael E.
Phoenix, AZ, Yelp, October 2024
★★★★★
Had a great time with my family. The characters were interactive. There are two haunted houses but worth the time.
R
Regina J.
Los Angeles, CA, Yelp, October 2024
★★★★★
Seriously everything there is creepy spooky scary and freaking intense - I saw a grown man crying!!
F
Freaking Scary!
Verified review, azhauntedhouses.com, October 2024
★★★★★
It was worth every penny … The actors need special mention. It was an act of passion they have for scaring people and they do it with finesse. Loved their makeup and costume.
L
Loved the Outfits
Verified review, azhauntedhouses.com, November 2018
★★★★★
Completely different than other haunts I visited … full of enthusiastic actors, magnificent sets, and never before seen scares. Super fun and scary!!
T
Truly frightening
Verified review, azhauntedhouses.com, October 2018
★★★★★
It was a fun bit of scares and Halloween during g Christmas time. The dark scare is very, VERY dark. And the medical one has real medical gear and some great costumes. They even send cast out into the parking lot to scare people sitting in their cars, which really set the mood! After a lackluster Halloween haunted house experience, this was a welcome step up.
P.s. where you exit has a "Do Not Enter" sign posted that you just ignore.
K
Kara Karlson
Local Guide, Google
★★★★★
This is the absolute BEST set of houses in the Valley! The house design was impeccable, the actors were really awesome and extremely professional. If you like a good, genuine scare, you have to come here. It’s worth every minute and dollar you’d spend. 10/10 would recommend!
D
Dennis Gable
Local Guide, Google
★★★★★
The halloween haunt is 🔥. The Christmas haunt is 🔥. Don't sleep on scarizona! They are miles ahead of fear farm!!
J
Jeremy Johnson
Google
★★★★★
Scarizona Scaregrounds did not disappoint! Took a large group of friends and had a great time! Entrance, parking, and ticketing was effective, quick, and painless. Had a great open space with concessions available to mingle with friends while also getting snuck up on my actors! Double face Olaf was the absolute best! The 3 haunted houses were great scares, especially the new ICU - The set up was creepy and actors were really into their roles. Special shoutout to the creepy doll room too! Overall, can’t wait for next year! Thanks Scarizona!
J
Jon Mobley
Google
★★★★★
Mayhem in the madness was by far the best haunted house I’ve ever been to. 10/10. There were scares around every corner. They gave us a story to carry throughout. It was fantastic. Will be back next year. Loved the other haunts as well. Very detailed. Scare actors were on point. Especially for a black out event.
C
Carlysle
Google
★★★★★
This haunted house is far superior to Fear Farm! They have a great selection of attractions at reasonable prices, and the actors perform exceptionally well. The best part is the pacing of the crowd, which allows the actors to rest between performances. The way we entered the house really enhanced our overall experience. Thank you!
S
Samantha Reaves
Google
★★★★★
This haunted house is way best then fear farm! They have a good selection and good prices and the actors do a good job. The best thing is the pace the crowd so it gives the actors time to reset. Pacing the entry of us entering really let us get the full experience. Thank you!
D
Dawn Reaves Reaves
Google
★★★★★
This was so much fun and scary!
3 different houses all creepy and scary in a different way. We went with a big group and screamed the whole time. The actors were awesome, the sets were creepy, and we had such a great night. Definitely recommend if you love a good scare.
M
Michael Just
Local Guide, Google
★★★★★
Scarier than Fear Farm! Will attend every year for sure! I have a few people in mind for dark room challenge!!!! So much fun!!!
D
Deanna J.
Mesa, AZ, Yelp, October 2024
★★★★★
First time coming here had a blast want to go back enjoyed ourselves! It was so much fun 10/10 would definitely go again.
M
Michael E.
Phoenix, AZ, Yelp, October 2024
★★★★★
Had a great time with my family. The characters were interactive. There are two haunted houses but worth the time.
R
Regina J.
Los Angeles, CA, Yelp, October 2024
★★★★★
Seriously everything there is creepy spooky scary and freaking intense - I saw a grown man crying!!
F
Freaking Scary!
Verified review, azhauntedhouses.com, October 2024
★★★★★
It was worth every penny … The actors need special mention. It was an act of passion they have for scaring people and they do it with finesse. Loved their makeup and costume.
L
Loved the Outfits
Verified review, azhauntedhouses.com, November 2018
★★★★★
Completely different than other haunts I visited … full of enthusiastic actors, magnificent sets, and never before seen scares. Super fun and scary!!
T
Truly frightening
Verified review, azhauntedhouses.com, October 2018
★★★★★
It was a fun bit of scares and Halloween during g Christmas time. The dark scare is very, VERY dark. And the medical one has real medical gear and some great costumes. They even send cast out into the parking lot to scare people sitting in their cars, which really set the mood! After a lackluster Halloween haunted house experience, this was a welcome step up.
P.s. where you exit has a "Do Not Enter" sign posted that you just ignore.
K
Kara Karlson
Local Guide, Google
★★★★★
This is the absolute BEST set of houses in the Valley! The house design was impeccable, the actors were really awesome and extremely professional. If you like a good, genuine scare, you have to come here. It’s worth every minute and dollar you’d spend. 10/10 would recommend!
D
Dennis Gable
Local Guide, Google
★★★★★
The halloween haunt is 🔥. The Christmas haunt is 🔥. Don't sleep on scarizona! They are miles ahead of fear farm!!
J
Jeremy Johnson
Google
★★★★★
Scarizona Scaregrounds did not disappoint! Took a large group of friends and had a great time! Entrance, parking, and ticketing was effective, quick, and painless. Had a great open space with concessions available to mingle with friends while also getting snuck up on my actors! Double face Olaf was the absolute best! The 3 haunted houses were great scares, especially the new ICU - The set up was creepy and actors were really into their roles. Special shoutout to the creepy doll room too! Overall, can’t wait for next year! Thanks Scarizona!
J
Jon Mobley
Google
★★★★★
Mayhem in the madness was by far the best haunted house I’ve ever been to. 10/10. There were scares around every corner. They gave us a story to carry throughout. It was fantastic. Will be back next year. Loved the other haunts as well. Very detailed. Scare actors were on point. Especially for a black out event.
C
Carlysle
Google
★★★★★
This haunted house is far superior to Fear Farm! They have a great selection of attractions at reasonable prices, and the actors perform exceptionally well. The best part is the pacing of the crowd, which allows the actors to rest between performances. The way we entered the house really enhanced our overall experience. Thank you!
S
Samantha Reaves
Google
★★★★★
This haunted house is way best then fear farm! They have a good selection and good prices and the actors do a good job. The best thing is the pace the crowd so it gives the actors time to reset. Pacing the entry of us entering really let us get the full experience. Thank you!
D
Dawn Reaves Reaves
Google
★★★★★
This was so much fun and scary!
3 different houses all creepy and scary in a different way. We went with a big group and screamed the whole time. The actors were awesome, the sets were creepy, and we had such a great night. Definitely recommend if you love a good scare.
M
Michael Just
Local Guide, Google
★★★★★
Scarier than Fear Farm! Will attend every year for sure! I have a few people in mind for dark room challenge!!!! So much fun!!!
D
Deanna J.
Mesa, AZ, Yelp, October 2024
14 reviews rotating
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3 Haunts, 1 Price
Everything on One Price.
One General Admission ticket covers all three haunts: Mayhem in Madness, Startled Darkness, and Dr. Death’s Haunted ICU. One price, and no upcharge waiting at the next door. Open select nights from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, November 1, 2026, with the first check-in at 6:45 PM.
General Admission
Tickets start at $19.95 plus fees. Early Bird tickets check in at 6:45 PM, and only so many are sold each night. One ticket opens all three haunts.
From $19.95
All three haunts: Mayhem in Madness, Startled Darkness, and Dr. Death’s Haunted ICU
A timed-entry slot, so you know when the dark opens for you
Free parking included, the ticket price is the price
The midway, the concessions, and whatever is roaming between them
Blackout Night: lights out, one glowstick, one night only
A Nightscare Before Christmas returns in December
Dates and tickets announced on the ticket page
8.35/10 The Scare Factor · 2024 Highest Rated Cast Award (Southwest) · Timed entry, free parking
Three Haunts, One Night
How to Take On All Three
1
Pick Your Night
Choose from a limited run of October nights, plus A Nightscare Before Christmas and the lights-out Blackout Night finale, one glowstick and one way out. Some dates sell out before the gates ever open.
2
Choose Your Pass
General Admission covers all three haunts on one price. Add a Fast Pass online to cut the line on the busy nights and see everything in one visit.
3
Arrive and Enter
Show up in your timed-entry window in closed-toe shoes, keep your ticket ready, and step from the desert dark into the first corridor of the production.
Know Before You Go
Rules of the Dark
Four rules stand between you and a wasted ticket. Read them before you buy, because tickets are timed and nonrefundable.
See how special effects makeup turns actors into monsters at an award-winning Arizona haunt, from latex and airbrush to the faces built to scare in the dark.
That is the point. Expect darkness, loud noises, flashing lights, fog, tight spaces, frightening characters, and scares you never see coming until they are already on you.
Is Scarizona appropriate for children?
Scarizona is designed to be intense and may not be suitable for young children. Parents and guardians know their children best, but remember: once the scares begin, our monsters do not take babysitting breaks.
What should I wear?
Closed-toe shoes with sturdy soles, laced tight. You will be crossing dirt, gravel, and uneven ground in the dark, moving faster than you planned. Leave the high heels, the flip-flops, the sandals, and anything that drags on the ground at home.
What happens if it rains?
A little rain will not scare us away. Scarizona may remain open during light rain, but severe weather could cause delays or closures. Check the site and our socials before you drive out, because the desert decides the weather, and it does not announce.
Can I get a refund if I get too scared?
Tickets are nonrefundable, including when a guest decides not to enter or leaves before completing an attraction. Getting scared is the whole reason you came, and the dark does not hand money back.
Three Haunts Are Waiting in the Dark
All three haunts on one price, free parking, and a finale in total blackout. Limited operating nights and timed entry, so claim your slot before the season closes for good.