Haunted House Age Limit: Is Scarizona Kid Friendly?
The haunted house age limit at Scarizona is guidance: Not recommended for guests under 12. Parents and guardians know their children best. The Mesa, AZ haunt is built for teens and adults. Here is what to expect and where younger kids can go instead.
Teens and adults · Outdoor haunt · Free parking in Mesa, AZ
Key Facts
- Ages
- Not recommended for guests under 12. Parents and guardians know their children best.
- When
- Wed. Oct. 28 and Thu. Oct. 29, 7 to 10 PM. Fri. Oct. 30 and Halloween Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 to 11 PM. Sunday, Nov. 1 is Blackout Night, the season finale, 7 to 9 PM. First check-in is 6:45 PM.
- Where
- 1901 N. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ 85201. Outdoor gravel lot, free parking.
- Price
- From $19.95 plus fees, nonrefundable. Fast Pass is +$10. VIP is $75 plus fees.
- How to buy
- Online, by timed entry, through the official ticket page.
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Check Dates 2026 Season Calendar 21 open nights · First check-in 6:45 PM · Pick a night to buy
Tickets by night
- 7 to 9 PM
- 7 to 10 PM
- 7 to 11 PM
- Blackout Night, 7 to 9 PM
- Fri, Sep 25
- Sat, Sep 26
- Fri, Oct 2
- Sat, Oct 3
- Thu, Oct 8
- Fri, Oct 9
- Sat, Oct 10
- Sun, Oct 11
- Thu, Oct 15
- Fri, Oct 16
- Sat, Oct 17
- Sun, Oct 18
- Thu, Oct 22
- Fri, Oct 23
- Sat, Oct 24
- Sun, Oct 25
- Wed, Oct 28
- Thu, Oct 29
- Fri, Oct 30
- Sat, Oct 31
- Sun, Nov 1
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.
The Age Line
What Is the Age Limit at Scarizona?
Not recommended for guests under 12. Parents and guardians know their children best. That is the guidance for Scarizona Scaregrounds, and it covers all three haunts. No haunt has its own lower number.
Read it as a recommendation from the people who built the show. They know how loud, dark, and sudden it gets, and they are telling you where it stops being a good night out. The decision stays with you.
If you only have one thing to take away, take this: Scarizona is a serious haunt. The brand does not do "fun for the whole family." You pay for scares, and the cast delivers them.
What Waits Inside
What Will a Younger Kid Actually Face?
Intensity that is hard to picture from a description. Here is what the attraction uses, so you can judge it against the child you know.
Content Warning: Mayhem in Madness
Nonrefundable Tickets
Teens and Adults, Pick Your Night
Three haunts on one ticket, free parking, and timed entry. Halloween Saturday and the Blackout Night finale on Sunday are the last two nights of the 2026 season.
Twelve and Up
How Do I Know If My 12 or 13 Year Old Is Ready?
At 12 and up, the call is yours. Ask these four questions first, and take the honest answers seriously. A no to any of them is a reason to wait a year.
Not sure about your own limits either? Guests with heart, breathing, seizure, mobility, or other serious medical conditions, and guests who are pregnant, should talk to a healthcare professional first. The gate rules and the medical advisory are on the FAQ page.
Under 12
Where Can Kids Under 12 Go Instead?
Gentler fall outings exist all over the Valley, and they suit this age better than a night haunt. Our guide to outings by age sorts options from gentle to full-scare.
For daytime fun, start with the Arizona pumpkin patches roundup, or browse the guide to fall festivals around the state. Confirm dates and times with each organizer before you drive.
Then bring the older kids and the adults to the Scaregrounds. Timing, parking, and the rest of your group's night are covered when you plan your visit in full.
Questions Parents Ask
Frequently Asked Questions
How old do you have to be to go to Scarizona?
The guidance is: Not recommended for guests under 12. Parents and guardians know their children best. The same line covers all three haunts, and the decision is yours.
Is Scarizona kid friendly?
No. Scarizona Scaregrounds is an intense outdoor haunted attraction built for teens and adults. Guests under 12 are not recommended, and parents may not carry children in the shows.
Can a 12 year old go to a haunted house like Scarizona?
The guidance starts at 12, so it is a parent decision at that age. Use the readiness questions on this page, and remember that Mayhem in Madness carries a content warning of its own.
What if my child gets scared partway through?
Tickets are timed-entry and nonrefundable, so decide before you buy. For questions about your group, call the customer service line at (480) 549-0406 or text the help line at 623-281-8114.
Which haunt is the most intense?
Mayhem in Madness leans hardest into clowns, blood, gore, strobes, and smoke, and it carries its own content warning. The age line is the same for all three haunts.
More answers, including refunds and parking, are on the FAQ page for guests.
Decided? Lock In Your Night.
Not recommended for guests under 12. Parents and guardians know their children best. If your group is ready, three haunts, free parking, and timed entry are waiting in Mesa through Blackout Night on Nov. 1.
Questions? Customer service (480) 549-0406 · Text for Help 623-281-8114