On Thursday, October 31st, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Trick-or-Treat event will bring a thrilling Halloween extravaganza as darkness falls over Uptown. Masu.

This popular event is a collaboration between local businesses and the city, spreading the holiday chill to 2,000 to 3,000 attendees from around the Verde Valley.

“Uptown trick-or-treating is a Sedona tradition, bringing children, families and community members all to Uptown, and our businesses are the trick-or-treating neighbors,” said Parks and Recreation Special Events Coordinator. said Jason Virgo. “We’re going to have a Sedona fire, just like we’ve had in years past.” [District] …We’ll have a haunted ambulance, Sedona Police Department will be controlling traffic and crowd movement, and we’ll also be handing out candy. ”

“I’ll be part of the Parks and Recreation group’s costume, which includes some otherworldly aspects that you’ll have to come and see for yourself. ” Vargo added.

Now in its third year, Sedona Dance Academy will perform to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at Sinagua Plaza every 20 minutes during the event.

“It’s a flash mob, and the whole school has been learning about it for the last two weeks,” said Jessica Phillips of Sedona Dance Academy. “Why flash mobs? [our dancers are] Start dancing in the crowd. ”

A press release from Parks and Recreation states, “There will also be a community favorite costume contest that will be fun for kids and adults alike, and participants can take photos and post them on social media using the hashtag #SedonaHalloween. It is said that “it is possible.” “The costume that receives the most likes from our community will win a prize. ”

“Sedona Shuttle Connect makes getting to the event stress-free,” Vargo said, noting that parking at the event hasn’t been an issue in previous years. “But there’s plenty of free parking. We have a map of free parking throughout Uptown and SedonaAZ for events on our website. Government/Park Events.”

For more information, contact the Sedona Parks and Recreation Department at (928) 282-7098.

Clarkdale Trick or Treat Halloween

The Town of Clarkdale will hold its annual “Safe Trick-or-Treat” on Halloween from 5 to 7 p.m.

“We will be closing some of the streets in upper Clarkdale to create a safer environment for the 1,500 people passing through them,” Parks and Recreation Director Joni Westcott said in a statement.

“Trick-or-treating routes include Main Street, First North Street and First South Street in Upper Clarkdale,” the town’s brochure states. “These streets will be closed to traffic from 4:30pm to 7:15pm and will be closed to vehicle traffic and only accessible on foot. Please do not park along these streets. Available at Clarkdale Jerome School. Please bring a flashlight and leave your pets at home.”

A costume contest will be held at Clarkdale Town Park at 5:30 p.m. Participation fee is free. In addition to group costumes, we also have categories for various age groups.

The Clarkdale Downtown Business Alliance will also be holding a trunk-or-treat at the intersection of 10th Avenue and Main Street from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

“There are a lot of children in Upper Clarkdale, so the town is providing additional candy to residents through donations and sponsorships,” Westcott said.

camp verde

More than 5,000 people typically attend the Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Department’s Main Street Trunk-or-Treat Halloween. It will be held from 5pm to 7pm. Due to the event, Main Street will be closed from Hollamon Street to S. Nichols Street from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. .

This year’s event includes a free screening of the 2012 Adam Sandler comedy “Hotel Transylvania” in the community field from 7:30 p.m. Concessions and food trucks will be available from 4 to 8 p.m.

For more information, contact Camp Verde Parks and Recreation at (928) 554-0820, ext. 3 or park@campverde.az.gov.

cotton wood

The City of Cottonwood will host a trunk-treat event themed around Tim Burton’s filmography in the Cottonwood Recreation Center parking lot, 150 S. 6th Street, from 4 to 7 p.m.

“This event is free and open to tricker-treaters of all ages. If you would like to decorate the trunk of your car and hand out candy, be sure to contact Travis Wilson via email at twilson@cottonwoodaz or Please call (928) 639-3200 ext. 3210,” the city’s website states. of

The Historic Old Town Cottonwood Association will also be holding a Tricker Treat with participating businesses along Main Street from 5 to 7 p.m.

verde village

The Verde Village Property Owners Association will host a trunk-or-treat with local businesses decorating candy and trunks at the duck pond, 3901 E. Del Rio Drive, from 6 to 8 p.m. . visit vvcc.life Or send an email to info@vvcc.life.