William B. Pates Hall Halloween Weekend at VFW Post 7401
Mark Friday, October 30: William B. Pates Hall Halloween Weekend at VFW Post 7401 is a trick-or-treat event at Downtown Chandler in Chandler, AZ, from 3 PM to 12 AM. The date lands the night before Halloween. Come dressed up: costumes are encouraged. It is listed as family-friendly. Within three days of it, 29 more Halloween events happen around Chandler.
Date & Time
Friday, October 30 · 3 PM – 12 AM
UTC-07:00
Location
Downtown Chandler | Chandler, AZ
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When
Friday, October 30, 2026, 3 PM to 12 AM (the night before Halloween)
Where
Downtown Chandler, Chandler,AZ,United States
Length
About 9 hours
Ages
Family-friendly
Type
Trick-or-Treat Event
Dress code
Costumes encouraged
Details
🎃 HALLOWEEN WEEKEND AT VFW POST 7401 🎃 We’re opening the doors to the community for Halloween weekend; families, neighbors, veterans and friends are all welcome. 🍬 Friday, October 30 Stop by with the kids for candy and a visit to your local VFW. 👻 Saturday, October 31 Candy for families throughout the evening, followed by our Costume Contest at 7:30 PM! 🏆 Prizes 🥇 1st — $100 Cash 🥈 2nd — $50 Cash 🥉 3rd — 50% off your bar tab, up to $25 And since it’s Halloween… we should probably finally talk about William. Our old hall was built in 1948, and the VFW took it over in 1968. The Post was named in honor of Air Force veteran William B. Pate. Over the years, a little local legend has developed around the Post. Some say William never completely left. Nothing sinister — William is said to be a friendly spirit with a bit of a mischievous streak. A door that was definitely closed suddenly sitting open. Something moved from where you know you left it. A strange noise from an empty part of the building. Lights behaving like somebody is having a little fun with the switch. Old building settling? Probably. William? Well… it is more fun that way. So if something strange happens while you’re visiting Post 7401 this Halloween, don’t worry. William is just making sure everyone is having a good time. 👻 Come see us Halloween weekend and help us add another chapter to the legend. VFW Post 7401 | Chandler, Arizona Open to the Public & Families
