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3. Scarizona Scaregrounds
In Mesa at 1901 N Alma School Rd, Scarizona Scaregrounds
explodes onto the scene with five jaw-dropping mazes
that have catapulted it to third in Valley fame, thanks
to its relentless innovation and word-of-mouth terror. For
2025, it’s open limited nights (primarily weekends; verify
hours on the site, often 7–11 PM), unveiling fresh horrors
like an abandoned mine haunted by spectral miners and
a zombie-overrun ghost town teeming with flesh-hungry
hordes. What fuels its popularity? The “no mercy” rule:
drop your phone or keys in the dark, and the monsters
claim them as trophies, adding a playful edge to the
panic. Immersive sets—crumbling facades, fog-choked
tunnels, & pyrotechnic bursts—make it feel like a Hollywood
set gone rogue, while actors prowl with feral intensity,
lunging from blind spots. Thrill ratings soar for the variety:
mix-and-match attractions let groups customize their
fright level. Reach out at 480-444-2590 or online for passes
around $25–$35. Amid Phoenix’s suburban sprawl, Scarizona
carves out a niche as the haunt that doesn’t just scare—
it possesses, leaving you glancing over your shoulder
long after the exit.
4. AZ Field of Screams
Tucked at Tolmachoff Farms in Glendale (5726 N 75th
Ave), AZ Field of Screams channels agrarian dread into
a corn maze nightmare that’s a fan favorite for its rustic
authenticity and weekend-only thrills. Open Fridays and
Saturdays from 7–11 PM through October 31, this haunt
burrows into a real-life field “planted over a forgotten
cemetery,” where rustling stalks conceal costumed stalkers
and disorienting dead ends amplify the claustrophobia.
Popularity stems from its blend of tradition and terror:
navigate hay-bale barricades under harvest moons,
dodging pitchfork-wielding phantoms and holographic
apparitions that flicker like desert mirages. The screams?
Ear-splitting, with new spine-chilling scenes unveiled
yearly, from cursed harvest rituals to vengeful farmhands.
It’s a hit with locals seeking affordable, outdoor chills—
tickets hover at $20, making it a go-to for date nights or
group outings. Call 602-999-3276 for details. In Arizona’s
farming heartland, this field isn’t just a maze—it’s a descent
into the soil’s sinister secrets, where every kernel hides a
curse.
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