Halloween falls on Friday, October 31, 2025, and Tucson is ready to celebrate with themed dinners, live music, costume contests, and drink specials. Here’s a roundup of local restaurants, breweries, and cafes offering dine-in and takeout options this season.
East Side
Tandem American Eatery
Date and time: 3–9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31
Address: 8864 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
More info: tandemaz.com
Tandem American Eatery will host a Halloween Bash featuring the launch of its new Cheeky Devil Hot Sauce. Guests can try the hot sauce, enjoy themed menu items like Diablo Fries, Spicy Bacon Tacos, and the Tucson Hot Chicken Sandwich, and sip the Pancho and the Devil cocktail made with tequila and Cheeky Devil.
Festivities include kids’ and adult costume contests, a haunted hallway, a raffle, and giveaways from Dragoon Brewing Co. and Rosati’s. Happy hour runs 3–6 p.m., and food specials are available for dine-in.
Tanque Verde Ranch
Date and time: 5:30–8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
Address: 14301 E. Speedway Blvd.
More info: tanqueverderanch.com/events
Tanque Verde Ranch will transform its Cowboy Cookout into Halloween in the Cottonwoods, a family-friendly evening with live music, a costume contest, and a Halloween-themed ranch barbecue. Guests can gather under the stars for grilled meats, classic sides, and seasonal desserts. Tickets cost $55 for adults and $27.50 for children under 12. Kids in costume eat free.
North Tucson
The Parish
Date and time: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31
Address: 6453 N. Oracle Rd.
More info: theparishtucson.com
The Parish will host Pirates of the Caribbean: A Magical Evening of Culinary and Cocktail Creations Inspired by the Classic Film. Expect a curated dinner menu with themed cocktails, plus decor that turns the dining room into a ghostly ship. Costumes are encouraged, and reservations are required.
Pita Jungle
Date and time: Friday, Oct. 31–Sunday, Nov. 2
Address: 7090 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 128
More info: pitajungle.com
Families can enjoy a healthy Halloween treat with Pita Jungle’s free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. The offer is valid for dine-in only at participating locations all weekend.
Downtown and Fourth Avenue
Hotel Congress and Club Congress
Date and time: Multiple dates in late October
Address: 311 E. Congress St.
More info: hotelcongress.com
Hotel Congress and Club Congress will host a lineup of Halloween programming, including Spooky Short Films, Spooky Queer Poetry Night, and guided haunted tours of the historic hotel. Check the online calendar for specific times.
The Coronet and Nightjar
Date and time: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31
Address: 198 W Cushing St, Tucson, AZ 85701
More info: coronettucson.com
The Coronet will host a patio screening of Young Frankenstein, with themed food and cocktail pairings from its restaurant, café, and Nightjar bar.
The Monica — Day of the Bread: Día de los Muertos Benefit
Date and time: 6–9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30
Address: 40 E. Congress St.
More info: themonicatucson.com
The Monica hosts its 4th Annual “Day of the Bread” event, a benefit for the UA School Garden Workshop. Guests taste baked goods from local bakeries, enjoy craft cocktails and mocktails, and participate in a community-focused gathering. Tickets include two beverages and food tastings.
Penca — Six-Course Feast for Día de los Muertos
Date and time: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
Address: 50 E. Broadway Blvd.
More info: pencarestaurante.com
Penca presents a six-course tasting menu honoring Día de los Muertos. The evening includes an ofrenda, floral décor and symbolic-themed dishes. Optional mezcal and wine pairings are available. Festive attire is encouraged.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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