Seasonal Fun & Special Events
2026 Farm Fun, Pumpkin Patches and Halloween Events
2026 Arizona Farm Fun, Pumpkin Patches & Halloween Events
Pumpkin Patch on the Farm
Mother Nature’s Farm: 1663 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert
Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature’s Farm
Sept 26 to Nov 1: Load up the family, bring your friends and neighbors to Mother Nature’s Farm, rated Arizona’s best in the New Times. Everyone gets a pumpkin with admission! Enjoy a hayride, mega slide, spider crawl, animal feeding, playhouses, a straw bale maze, and more. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase food to enjoy under the trees.
Please note that concessions and food for the animals is cash only. $17.00 per person, kids under 42” $15.00, under 1 year old free. 9am to 9pm daily.
Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze
Tolmachoff Farms: 5726 N 75th Ave., Glendale
Oct 1 to 31 (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays): Let the unforgettable fall season memories begin at Tolmachoff Farms!
Experience the ultimate holiday outing where there is something for the whole family: Great big pumpkin patch, 5-acre family corn maze with a new theme every year and a mini corn maze for the little ones. Other activities include a petting zoo, barrel train ride, hay pyramid, corn box, adult/child pedal cart track, jumping pillow and much more.
Check online for specific dates and hours. $20 per person, age 1 & under free.
Pumpkin & Chili Party
Schnepf Farms: 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek
Oct 1 to 31 (Open Wednesdays-Sundays): Celebrate 30 years of fall fun at Schnepf Farms! Enjoy a full day and evening with more than 25 attractions and rides included with admission, featuring nostalgic vintage rides, farm attractions, live entertainment, delicious fall food, and plenty of opportunities to make lasting memories. Also introducing a brand-new area with exciting new attractions!
Admission is $28.95 per person, with children ages 2 and under free. Check online for current hours and special themed dates, and be sure to purchase tickets early, as some dates may sell out.
*Admission does not include food, pumpkin, or some rides and attractions*.
Apple Annie’s Fall Pumpkin Celebration
Apple Annie’s Orchard: 6405 W. Williams Rd., Wilcox
Sept 26 to Oct 31: Fall time at the farm means pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, sunflowers and fall weather! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day in the country. The 12.5-acre, 600,000-stalk corn maze opens every day at 9:00am with the last entry at 4:00pm. With three levels of maze difficulty, spend as little or as much time as you want.
Purchase tickets Fri-Sun for a hayride that will take you on a ride through the farm to the pumpkin patch where you will find the biggest selection of pumpkins growing on the vine in Arizona! You will find many rows of beautiful orange pumpkins, ranging from mini pumpkins to extra-large. Stop by the sunflower field with flowers taller than you!
Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze
Mortimer Farms: 12907 E. State Route 169, Dewey
mortimerfarmsaz.com/PumpkinFestival
Sept 26 to Oct 31: Get lost in a giant corn maze, find the perfect pumpkin in the patch, enjoy farm-inspired rides, animal encounters, games, activities, and farm-to-table food.
Plus, each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, guests will enjoy an extensive list of shows, entertainment, gem mining, pig races, hayrides, and vendors.
7am to 7pm. Prices and hours vary, please visit the website and purchase tickets 24 hours before you plan to visit.
Fall Fun at The Willis Farm
381 S. 1st E. Street., Snowflake, AZ
thewillisfarm-ranch.com/october-festivities
Sept 26 to Oct 31(Closed on Sundays): This is a special season celebrating 100 years of farming! Grab some pumpkins, enjoy one of the Corn Mazes, ride the Wagon Train or play in the Playzone!
Pricing varies. Mon-Tues: 1pm to 6pm, Wed-Thurs: 1pm to 8pm, Fri 1pm to 10pm, Sat 9am to 10pm.
The kids haunt will be open on Oct 19. For tickets or more information please visit the website.
Viola’s Pumpkin Patch
610 S. State Route 89A, Flagstaff
Viola’s Pumpkin Patch, Flagstaff
Viola’s Pumpkin Patch, Sept 26 to Oct 31: Set your sights on Flagstaff’s fall colors in a beautiful country setting as you search through thousands of pumpkins for that special one. Be entertained by the straw maze, old fashioned carnival games, pumpkin decorating station, witches cauldron toss, phantom football, ghost buster, photo opps, and more festive activities.
Admission is $7 per person, ages 3 and younger are free. 10am to 4pm daily.
Harvest Nights at DH Farms
2209 N. 99th Ave, Phoenix
Sept 26 to Nov 2 (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays): Harvest Nights returns to DH Farms with even more family-friendly fall fun and nostalgic festival charm! Enjoy new attractions like family movie nights under the stars, apple cannons, and an expanded glowing pumpkin walk through the cornfields, along with returning favorites including the corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, photo opportunities, live entertainment, seasonal food and beverages, and plenty of activities for the whole family.
Sun, Wed-Thurs: 5pm to 10 pm, Fri-Sat: 5pm to 11 pm. Tickets and pricing can be found online.
Fall Festival & Cooler Days in the Corn Maze
Vertuccio Farms: 4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa
vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival
Oct 2 to 31 (Closed Monday & Tuesdays, Except Oct 26 & 27): This annual farm event is great for all ages this fall. Enjoy the new Hen House Hustle and tackle the rope course challenge. Relish in classic attractions like tube slides, mini golf, barrel train rides, carnival games, a super mega slide, a giant jump pad, and a petting zoo. Don’t forget to visit the pumpkin patch and navigate the iconic 5-acre corn maze.
Admission is $17 per person, ages 2 years and under free. Wed-Thurs: 3pm to 9pm, Fri-Sat: 9am to 10pm, Sun: 12pm to 7pm.
Marana Pumpkin Patch
14950 N Trico Rd, Marana
Oct 3 to Oct 31(Open Thursdays – Sundays): Go searching for the pumpkin that suits you the best as you explore 70 acres of homegrown pumpkins. Gather up family and friends to help make your way out of one very exciting corn maze. Enjoy feeding animals at the petting zoo, watching pig races, taking a ride on the train, jumping pillows, super slide, and several other activities.
Prices vary depending on the day. Thurs-Fri: 3pm to 9 pm, Sat-Sun: 9am to 9 pm.
Pumpkin Patch at the Ranch
MacDonald’s Ranch: 26540 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
macdonaldsranch.com/pumpkin-patch
Oct 3 to 31 (Closed Tuesdays): Make your way to the ranch for some good old-fashioned fall fun in the desert. Pan for gold, solve a mystery during the scavenger hunt, enjoy the petting zoo, hay bale maze, lawn games, photo areas and more.
Admission is $15 per person, age 1 year and under free. Additional cost per person: pony rides $5, train $5, mechanical bull $5, feeding the petting zoo animals $3. Pumpkin can be purchased as well. Gates open from 9am to 5pm.
AZ Field of Screams Haunted Corn Maze
Tolmachoff Farms: 5726 N 75th Ave, Glendale
Oct 2 to Oct 31 (Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Halloween): A haunted corn maze with new spine-chilling scenes every year. Don’t be afraid to enter the corn field that was planted over an old forgotten cemetery! Are the dead now seeking revenge on anyone trespassing their grounds?! Do you dare enter where your most horrifying dreams become a reality?! Don’t let what happened to others happen to you!
Tickets start at $30 or combo tickets are $37. 7pm to 11pm. May not be appropriate for all ages.
Harvest in the Heritage District
Downtown Gilbert
discovergilbert.com/harvest
Sept 25 to Nov 1: Celebrate the arrival of fall in downtown Gilbert with a festive seasonal experience filled with family-friendly fun, creativity, and a little Halloween magic!
The Great Gilbert Gourd Hunt returns with all-new immersive art experiences through Tales from the Heritage District, where renowned pumpkin artist Ray Villafane brings local lore to life through enchanting creations and story-filled scenes. As mystery, magic, and make-believe unfold around every corner, experience live pumpkin carving, weekly concerts, special merchant offers, and charming seasonal décor throughout the district.
Gourd Hunt cards available at Town Hall, HD South and select merchants. Downtown Gilbert: Gilbert Road, bordered by Juniper Ave. to the north and Elliott Rd. to the south.
Desert Fall Festival
14470 W. Tierra Buena Ln., Surprise
Sept 25 to Nov 1: Experience 13 acres of desert turned into a vibrant autumn wonderland, complete with glowing pumpkins, interactive attractions, and one-of-a-kind photo opportunities. Experience a variety of activities, including riding a real excavator, exploring a glowing scavenger hunt, launching apple cannons, trying hay bale archery, skating the roller rink, soaring on a 40 foot zipline, sliding down a fun slide, bowling with pumpkins, and much more. Enjoy seasonal treats like wood-fired pizza, al pastor tacos, mac n’ cheese, fresh lemonade, apple cider slushies, and caramel apples.
Each evening features live entertainment, including balloon artists, face painters, and live music. Tickets are $17.95, ages 2 and under free.
Scarizona Scaregrounds
1901 N. Alma School Rd., Mesa
Sept 25 to Nov 1 (Open Weekends and Some Weekdays): This annual event is a favorite among Valley thrill seekers. Scarizona features two haunted attractions and is recommended for those ages 12 and up. Prices for the haunted house events start at $29.95 per person.
Tickets and information can be found at scarizona.com Tickets will also be available at the gate. Scarizona Scaregrounds,
Glowing Pumpkins
Riverwalk at Rawhide: 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler
Glowing Pumpkins Oct 1 to Nov 1 (Open Thurs-Sun): Experience an outdoor family Halloween event featuring over 5000 hand-carved art pumpkins! This unique walk-through attraction is the highlight of the fall season, featuring magical pathways, illuminated sculptures, and special effects. Don’t miss the classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs, superheroes, and pop culture icons.
On-site food and drinks available. For dates, times and ticket prices visit the website
Halloween Spook-Track-Ula
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park: 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale
Oct 1 to 31: Stop in to see the magic as the Paradise & Pacific Railroad is transformed into a haunted park of fun. This family-friendly event is perfect for kids of all ages. Enjoy a spooky nighttime train ride aboard the Paradise & Pacific, spin through the night on carousel rides, and brave the all-new Haunted Train Walk Through featuring jump scares, eerie lighting, and spooky sound effects. Little ones can also enjoy the new Storybook Train Ride, a fun Halloween adventure with beloved train characters, spooky stories, warm apple cider, and sweet treats along the way.
Limited capacity from 6pm and 9:30pm nightly. Tickets are $15 per person, children 2 years and younger attend for free. See website for tickets and information.
Pumpkin Patch Train
Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel, Williams, AZ
thetrain.com/events/pumpkin-patch-train
Oct 3 to 25 (Open Saturdays and Sundays): Climb aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey to a pumpkin patch you can only reach by train. Your family will board a historic train in Williams and take a scenic ride to a secret pumpkin patch. When the train arrives, your family will step off into a festive pumpkin patch surrounded by fresh mountain air and wide-open space. One pumpkin included for every ticketed guest! Don’t forget to take some picture perfect fall photos – costumes are welcomed too. When you return to the Williams Depot enjoy the harvest maze and family friendly entertainment.
$39.00 – Pumpkin Included! Space is limited so booking early is highly recommended. See website for times and to book your tickets.
District Patch City
Desert Ridge Marketplace: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix
shopdesertridge.com/event/patch
Oct 11 to 25: The 8th annual family-friendly pumpkin patch returns with a superhero theme. Guests can enjoy pumpkin painting, face painting, themed photo opportunities, and more.
Mon-Fri: 4pm to 8 pm, Sat: 11am to 8pm, Sun: 11am to 6pm. AMC lawn.
Lake Havasu Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
Havasu Riviera Marina: 2067 Havasu Riviera Pkwy, Lake Havasu City
golakehavasu.com/events/fall-festival-at-the-havasu-riviera-marina
Oct 17: A one of a kind fall festival and pumpkin patch on the beach! Pick out your favorite pumpkin, enjoy some tasty treats, and soak up the season with the lake as your backdrop. There will be inflatable games and slides, a petting zoo, pumpkin carving, local vendors and food trucks.
At 7pm it is time for Dock or Treat! Families and friends can hop aboard decorated boats and trick-or-treat from dock to dock for a one-of-a-kind Halloween experience on the water.
Admission is free. 3pm to 9pm.
Creepy Candy Crawl: Heroes vs. Villains
Desert Ridge Marketplace: 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix
shopdesertridge.com/event/creepy
Oct 23: The Boo Crew welcomes goblins and ghouls to the spookiest party of the season. Trick-or-treat throughout The District to grab some sweets and enjoy live entertainment, carnival games, a haunted house with a spooky side patch, costume contests, prizes and more. Show off your Halloween best and take home a trophy in the annual costume contest!
Entry into contests is available on a first come, first-serve basis. Shows start at 6:00pm at The District Stage. Free to attend. 5pm to 8pm.
Tempe’s Family Boo Bash
Kiwanis North Soccer Fields: Located at Baseline Rd. and Ash Ave.
tempe.gov/government/community-services/family-fun/halloween-carnival
Oct 23: We’re EEK-cited to gather for a bewitching good time! Be sure to join for free family fun. Activities include train rides, face painting, and a dance party. Dress up and take part in the costume contest and parade. Bring your blankets and settle in for the featured flick, Toy Story 5 (PG).
6pm to 10pm. Admission is free. Food and carnival games will be hosted by non-profits and will be available at a cost.
Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
Salt River Fields: 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale
Oct 23 to 25: This fun and safe trick-o-treating event has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Check out 20+ glowing hot air balloons, costume contest, trick or treating at every balloon, kids’ zone, live music, vendors and more. 5pm to 9pm.
Online tickets start at $20 for kids and $25 for adults. Children 2 and under are free.
Vulture City Awakening
Vulture City Ghost Town: 36610 355th Ave., Wickenburg
Oct 24: Arizona’s most haunted ghost town comes alive with spooky fun for the whole family from 4pm to 9pm! Little ghouls and goblins can join a trick-or-treating group tour through the historic streets at 5pm—with surprises and sweets around every corner. Then, from 6 to 9pm, dare to enter our immersive haunted house staged inside original 1800s buildings ($8 admission). The fun continues at 6:30pm with the lively costume contest for both kids and adults! The night concludes by the fire with paranormal stories being told.
Purchase tickets online in advance—door prices are higher
Candie’s Halloween Carnival
Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard: 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale
azboardwalk.com/events-listings
Oct 24: Experience a magical day of fun, fantasy, and Halloween cheer at the Family Fall Festival!
Enjoy exciting character meet-and-greets with Police Pup, Space Ranger, Jack Skellington, Cinderella, Spider Man, and many more magical guests! There will be whimsical face painting, a toddler soft play zone, trick-or-treating with local vendors (don’t forget your candy bags!), family-friendly music from a live DJ, unique shopping from amazing local vendors, and delicious food from local restaurants.
Admission is free. 10am to 1pm
Strange Garden
Desert Botanical Garden: 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
Oct 24 & 25: Put on a family friendly costume and trick or treat yourself to a spooky, curious, and completely unforgettable, Strange Garden. Experience immersive activities, live entertainment, and close encounters with extraordinary creatures. At the Haunted Hideout, little ghouls and goblins can get hands-on with nature activities and demonstrations while enjoying plenty of nature play at Cactus Clubhouse.
Price included with garden admission. 6pm to 9pm.
Pumpkin Splash
Stapley Aquatic Complex: 3250 E. Hermosa Vista Dr, Mesa
Oct 24: Take a dip in a floating pumpkin patch and pick out your perfect pumpkin right from the pool! Enjoy fun Halloween carnival games, prizes, and tons of festive fun for all ages. Don’t miss the lifeguard costume contest — you’ve never seen a superhero or spooky ghost quite like this! Come in costume, bring your swimsuit, and get ready for a Halloween celebration that’s anything but ordinary.
3pm to 8pm.
Costumes for Kids 5k Fun Run & Festival
Downtown Prescott: 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott
yavapaicasaforkids.org/annual-5k/
Oct 24: Grab your most boo-tiful costume and meet at the Courthouse Square for a 5k that makes its way through beautiful historic downtown Prescott. Don’t want to run or walk in the 5k? No problem, they have a 4 lap “Fun Run” for all ages. At the festival enjoy music by Fly by Night Entertainment , activities, games, pizza, and a costume contest.
Kids under 16 and foster/kinship run for free, all other runners are $30.
For registration visit the website. 9am to 12pm
Halloween Monster Bash
City Hall Campus & Centennial Plaza: 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria
Oct 24 Come wander through glowing pathways for a night full of tricks, treats, and Halloween fun at the new City Hall Campus & Centennial Plaza!
Enjoy trick-or-treat trails, spooky surprises, costumed characters, live entertainment, the annual costume contests for children and families, plus games, activities, food trucks, and fall treats for all ages. A sensory-friendly zone with a quiet area, sensory kits, weighted blankets, soft seating, and noise-canceling headphones will also be available for those who need a calmer Halloween experience.
Come dressed to impress for a chance to win prizes in the costume contests! 5pm to 9pm.
Spooky Blast
Four Peaks Park: 14789-14827 N. Del Cambre Ave., Fountain Hills
experiencefountainhills.org/events/2026/spooky-blast
Oct 24: Candy, Inflatables, DJ, Magic Shows, Costume Contest, and Games, oh my!
Spend a spooky evening at this fantastic, family-friendly event! Local community groups will have games and hand out candy. Meet on the dance floor dressed to impress and win fun prizes at the costume contest.
Free to attend. 5pm to 8pm.
Spooktacular After Dark
Worldlife Wild Zoo: 16501 W. Northern Ave., Surprise
Oct 24: Enjoy a thrilling evening at the zoo after dark! The gates will creak open for a frightfully fun night filled with plenty of trick or treating, 2 spooky sea lion shows, a costume contest, monster mash dance party, and more!
Tickets are limited and should be purchased online prior to the event: $25 for adults, $15 for kids.
7pm to 9:30pm
Día de los Muertos Festival
Mesa Arts Center: 1 E. Main St., Mesa
mesaartscenter.com/diadelosmuertos
Oct 24 & 25: Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. Día de los Muertos is a celebration of Latin American art and culture related to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. The annual free event offers a variety of features, performances and more in celebration of the memories of the deceased.
Free to attend. 12pm to 10pm on Saturday and 12pm to 5pm Sunday.
Fall Zoo Fest
Heritage Park Zoo: 1403 Heritage Park Road, Prescott
heritageparkzoo.org/index.php/events
Oct 24 and 25: Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s ZOOFest! Enjoy jumping in the bounce house, walking through the maze, tasty concessions, and of course the BOO ZONE.
Activities from 9am-5pm,
Admission is $13 for ages 3-12; $17 for ages 13 and up; children 3 and under are free.
Gators and Ghouls
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary
North Scottsdale
phoenixherp.com/visit/special-events/gators-and-ghouls.html
Oct 24 and 30: The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary is the largest reptile sanctuary in the US! Come out for a night of trick-or-treating, games, animal interactions and FAMILY FUN! There will be scheduled feeding demonstrations so guests can see the reptiles in action! The property will be open for guests to walk around to each station at their leisure, expect to see reptiles ranging from venomous snakes to crocodiles and everything in between!
Check our website and sign up today!
Scary Skelebration
Arizona Science Center: 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix
azscience.org/visit/events/science-skele-bration
Oct. 24 to 31: Arizona Science Center takes inspiration from the ultimate fright night, exploring the science behind all things All Hallows’ Eve.
Come in your costumes for scary demonstrations and icky activities that explain the unexplainable.
Science Skele-bration activities are included with admission to the Science Center.
Spooky Safari
Phoenix Zoo: 455 N Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
Oct 28 to 30: Ghouls and goblins, girls and boys, get ready for three fang-tastic nights of family fun at the Phoenix Zoo! This spook-tacular event includes candy & treat stations, DJ Mars Glow Parties , live animals, Dino Crew Entertainment, face painting, an hourly costume parade, Dr. T- Rex, bewitching activities, and much more!
5:30pm to 8:30pm. $18 per person (2 years and under are free). Limited space available so get your tickets today before they disappear!
Creepin’ Candy Crawl
Alamar Park: 4155 South El Mirage Road., Avondale
avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/events
Oct 29: Kick off your night of trick or treating with a one-of-a-kind spooktacular experience. Exhibitors and city departments will line the park to pass out candy and goodies for all youth participants.
Enjoy family-friendly activities including crafts, face painting, costume contests, and entertainment for all ages.
5pm to 8pm
Trick or Treat at the Museum
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix
childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/event/trick-or-treat-at-the-museum
Oct 30 & 31: Halloween fun starts at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix!
Bring the kids for a costumed celebration full of trick-or-treating, dancing, and imaginative play. Explore three floors of exhibits while trick-or-treating, dance to spooky tunes at our Halloween dance party, and take part in creative activities like spooky slime making and our Fashion Fright Show. Costumes are optional but strongly encouraged! Please leave prop weapons at home. T
his event is FREE with paid Museum admission of $19 per person. Treats are available while supplies last.
Family Fun Halloween Bash
Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard: 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale
azboardwalk.com/events-listings
Oct 31: Enter the Costume Contest and win big prizes, with $1,000 in cash being split between 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (contest is available to children under 18 years old). Then trick-or-treat for candy, enjoy carnival games, face painting, live entertainment, family-friendly performances, shopping, raffles, and giveaways!
Admission is free. 10am to 2pm
Trucks & Treats
Hall of Flame Museum: 6101 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix
hallofflame.org/plan-your-visit/
Oct 31: Join us for a spook-tacular “Trucks and Treats” event! With museum admission, kids can collect candy from real firefighters as it slides from their fire trucks into their baskets. Don’t forget to come in your favorite Halloween costume for extra fun! It’s a day full of treats, trucks, and Halloween excitement—perfect for the whole family!
10am to 2pm.
Museum admission is: $19.00 for adults 18+ years and older, $15.00 for visitors ages 6-17 and 62+, $10.00 for ages 3-5, free for under 3 years old.
Boo at the Zoo
Heritage Park Zoo: 1403 Heritage Park Road, Prescott
heritageparkzoo.org/index.php/events
Oct 31: Come in costume and trick-or-treat at different stations around the Sanctuary with your favorite animals. Bring a flashlight to see all the nocturnal residents and do not forget to stop at the new Boo Zone!
Admission is $10-$12. Gates open at 5pm for families with children 6, and under and all ages are from 6pm to 8:30pm.
Bug Fest
Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard: 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale
azboardwalk.com/events-listings
Nov 1: The Butterfly Wonderland Foundation presents the biggest bug bash of the year – Halloween Edition! Enjoy cockroach races, butterfly releases, a photo ‘hissing booth’, live reptiles, interactive bug zoo, educational stations, edible insect treats, hunts, and crafts.
Wear a Halloween costume and be entered to win big prizes!
This event is free and recommended for bug-lovers of all ages! 10am to 2pm
*We recommend visiting websites for current status of all events as well as any changes that may happen due to extreme weather.
Please check event websites for pricing and special information.
