Hours & Info – Boo Halloween Arizona

Venue & Hours

WestWorld of Scottsdale
16601 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
For a map, check out the Travel page.

Event Days:
Friday, October 30, 2026 6PM – 2AM
Saturday, October 31, 2026 6PM – 2AM

Box Office Hours:
5PM-1AM

Lost & Found

Lost and found is collected at the WestWorld RV office. Any items stored beyond 30 days will be donated. For more information, please visit WestWorld of Scottsdale’s website.

Weather

The festival will take place rain or shine. Please keep up-to-date on weather reports and plan your attire and preparations accordingly.

Zero Tolerance

We have a zero-tolerance policy for drug use and possession. Police officers will be working inside and outside of the event, and all narcotics laws will be strictly enforced. Be responsible, and make smart choices.

Security & Entry

By purchasing a ticket, you agree to submit to a thorough, TSA-style search, including emptying your pockets and bags, having all of your items examined, a full pat-down, and possibly removing your shoes. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone.

Ages & ID

You must be 18+ to enter and 21+ for alcohol/VIP. Photo ID required. Note: Vertical forms of ID are NOT accepted for alcohol purchase.

ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF ID

An unexpired driver license issued by Arizona, any other state or US Territory, or Canada.
An unexpired identification card issued by Arizona, any other state or US Territory, or Canada.
- Note: Vertical Arizona driver license and Identification cards are not valid more than 30 days past the individual’s 21st birthday for the sale and service of alcohol.
An unexpired armed forces identification card that includes the person’s picture and date of birth.
A valid unexpired passport or passport card.
A valid unexpired resident alien card that contains a photograph of the person and the person’s date of birth.
A valid unexpired consular identification card that is issued by a foreign government.
A valid unexpired border crossing card issued by the United States government that contains a photograph of the person and the person’s date of birth.

UNACCEPTABLE ID

NO Digital IDs
NO School ID
NO Consular ID
NO Birth certificate
NO Expired ID of any kind
NO Photocopy of any ID (except as noted)
NO Digital ID of any kind including: Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet, Photos of ID, MYID app, etc.
NO Temporary DMV license without passport or expired license
Important: An ID card issued by a foreign country (other than a Canadian driver’s license or a passport) is not considered valid under Arizona law for age verification.

Accessibility

WestWorld of Scottsdale handles all ADA information for this show and would be best to assist with your inquiries. Please see here for their website, or you may contact them at 480-312-6812.

Festival Policies

NO Re-entry/ins & outs per day
NO Camping
NO Refunds or exchanges
NO Sitting on designated dancefloor areas
NO Moshing, crowd-surfing or stage-diving
NO Unauthorized/unlicensed vendors
NO Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways, etc.

Clear Bag Policy

Approved Clear Bags

Clear plastic, vinyl, or pvc bags that do not exceed 12″x6″x12″

Approved Non-Clear Bags

Bags 6″x9″ or smaller
Hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment (must be empty upon entry)

Acceptable Items

YES Cell phones and portable chargers/external batteries
YES Deodorant (must be sealed upon entry)
YES Earplugs
YES Fanny packs – must be clear, see bag policy above
YES Festival totems or decorated pool noodles (see Totem Guidelines)
YES Flags/banners or handmade signs (no corporate/company-branded and no hard flagpoles)
YES Glowsticks & glowing/illuminated costumes or jewelry
YES Gum (must be sealed upon entry)
YES Hand Sanitizer no larger than 2 fl oz (sealed upon entry)
YES Hula hoops—including LED hoops
YES LED whips, poi, & orbitals
YES Lip balm, lip gloss and lipstick (must be sealed upon entry)
YES Non-professional flash/still cameras, handheld video devices under 6″ (Sony Action Cam, GoPro, etc.), and GoPro extendable poles
YES Personal misting fan with a bottle no larger than 1.5L (must be empty upon entry)
YES Physician-prescribed medication that is not expired (must show physician’s prescription and consult with a safety officer upon entry. Only bring the amount of medication needed for the duration of the festival. Prescription must match ID.)
YES Powder makeup (liquid makeup is prohibited)
YES Rain ponchos and umbrellas measuring less than 10″ when collapsed
YES Reusable water bottles (must be empty upon entry). No glass, metal or aluminum water bottles allowed.
YES Sealed Intranasal Naloxone
YES Selfie sticks
YES CLEAR bags 12″ x 12″, or small clutches 4.5″ x 6.5″ are only bags allowed
YES Sunglasses & hats
YES Sunscreen lotion (inspected upon entry)
YES Tampons and pads (sealed upon entry)
YES Wet wipes (sealed upon entry)
YES Clear or non-clear hydration packs (small to standard size) with no more than one compartment. The bladder must be empty upon entry.

Prohibited Items

NO Aerosol products/cans
NO Balls or Frisbees
NO Bota bags
NO Costumes that resemble a public safety uniforms (police, SWAT, fire, security, or medical) in any way
NO Drones, remote-controlled aircraft, toys
NO Drugs or drug paraphernalia
NO Eye drops (available inside the festival at the general store)
NO Cigarettes, e-cigs, vapes, and lighters – this is a smoke-free facility. Smoking inside the venue will lead to an ejection.
NO Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs
NO Flammable products
NO Gas masks
NO Glass, cans, cups or coolers
NO glass, metal, or ceramic masks. Masks must be able to be removed and inspected upon entry.
NO Helium balloons
NO Illegal substances
NO Inflatables
NO Laptop computers
NO Large chains or spiked jewelry
NO Large purses, bags or backpacks (over 12″×12″)
NO Laser pointers or air horns
NO LED gloves or LED microlights used for light shows
NO Liquid makeup
NO Markers, pens or spray paint
NO Massagers
NO Outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
NO Over-the-counter medication (available inside festival at the general store)
NO Pacifiers
NO Pets
NO Professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment (detachable lenses, tripods, big zooms or commercial-use rigs)
NO Red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers
NO Stickers, flyers
NO Stuffed animals or dolls
NO Tents, large umbrellas, chairs or blankets
NO Toy guns, water guns, slingshots
NO Unsealed tampons or pads (upon entry)
NO Weapon or weapon accessories of any kind, real or fictional (including whips, lightsabers, pocket knives, pepper spray, fireworks, fake weapons/props, etc.)
NO Wind chairs/sofas

Costume Guidelines

NO full-face makeup that makes you unrecognizable from your government-issued photo ID
NO costumes that resemble public safety uniforms in any way
NO drones, remote-controlled aircraft, or toys
NO large chains or spiked jewelry
NO markers, pens, or spray paint
NO outside food or beverages (including alcohol and candy)
NO professional photo, video, or audio recording equipment
NO red-colored light-up wands, batons, or lightsabers
NO items resembling weapons or weapon accessories
NO violent props or fake weapons – fictional or otherwise
NO tents, large umbrellas, chairs, or wind sofas

Totem Guidelines

Maximum height is 10 feet.
Totems must be made from a lightweight material (e.g., foam, PVC / no solid metal).
Collapsible/telescoping camera extenders that follow the above guidelines are OK (lightweight/hollow aluminum/polycarbonate).
PVC, light wood or aluminum poles must be no thicker than 1 inch in diameter.
Decorated pool noodles work great for easy entrance through security.
Inflatables attached to totems must be deflated upon entry.
Any item deemed dangerous will not be allowed.
Totems promoting illegal activity or hate speech will not be permitted. Please keep it PLUR.