October 18 to 27: World-renowned pumpkin carver Ray Villafane and his team host live pumpkin-carving demonstrations at the town of Carefree’s annual Enchanted Pumpkin Garden. Families can enjoy the live pumpkin-carving demonstrations, 3D pumpkin carvings, pumpkin vignettes, colossal pumpkin photo opportunities, and one-of-a-kind life-size scarecrows. Other activities include inflatable corn maze, face-painting, arts and crafts, costume and pie-eating contests. See website for admission and hours.

Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St. 480-488-3686