The triple digits have thankfully disappeared in the Valley of the Sun and that means Fall is here!. It’s the time of year that all Phoeicians look forward to, packing up the family and getting outside to enjoy the great Arizona Fall weather. Below is a list of all Arizona Pumpkin Patches and fun Fall activities to enjoy this October.
Anthem Community Park Autumnfest
41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. Anthem, AZ 85086
Open October 21st – 22nd
Hours: 10am-5pm on Saturday, 10am-4pm on Sunday
Admission is FREE
Anthem residents and visitors from far and wide come together to celebrate all things fall at Anthem Community Council’s Autumnfest. This family-friendly event celebrates the season with fall-flavored festivities including arts & crafts vendors, carnival rides, pumpkin picking and live entertainment. Event features: pumpkin patch, entertainment, kid’s zone, scaregrow garden and an arts & crafts fair.
Apple Annie’s
2081 W. Hardy Road, Willcox
520-384-4685
Pick-your-own pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides, children’s play area. Fall pumpkin celebration each weekend in October. Pumpkin ice-cream, pies and bread and homemade cider donuts.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff
Pumpkin Walk and Fall Fest
4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86005
928-774-1442
October 28th
Hours: 3pm-7pm
Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 kids, kids 4 and under are FREE
Walk through the Arboretum fall gardens on trails lit by glowing Jack-o-Lanterns. Celebrate the fall season in your best costume with hayrides, hot cider and cocoa, apple bobbing, great food from Good Times Rolling Kitchen, spooky stories and performances by a campfire. Win prizes for pumpkin entries.
The Grand Canyon Railway
Pumpkin Patch Train
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd. Williams, AZ 86046
1-800-843-8724
Open October 7th – October 29th
Hours: Train runs Saturdays and Sundays, Departures times 11am, 1pm, and 3pm
Admission: $26 adults, $21 children
If you are looking for a weekend escape The Grand Canyon Railway Pumpkin Patch Train is the perfect option. This is the same company that operates The Polar Express Train Ride out of Williams, AZ – just outside of Flagstaff. The train provides you the perfect excuse to get out of town. With the gorgeous weather, pine trees, the kids wearing their Halloween costumes on the train ride, and the admission including a pumpkin, you can’t go wrong. The train depot also offers a Haunted Train Car, hay bale maze, pumpkin arts and crafts, and fall themed food and drinks for purchase.
Macdonald’s Ranch
26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-585-0239
Hayrides, train rides and panning for gold, “Western games” including bean-bag toss, horseshoes, pedal cars and more. A petting zoo and hay maze. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesdays) in October.
Mother Nature’s Farm
1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert
480-892-5874
Pumpkin decorating, air bounce, Alexander’s Adventure Maze, animals and hayrides. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in October. $10 children, $5 adults.
Mortimer Family Farms
12907 E. State Route 169, Dewey
928-830-1116
Games, farm activities, live entertainment, barn dance and more during Pumpkin Festival weekends (Friday through Sunday) in October. Hours vary. $15; free for ages 2 and younger.
Pioneer Living History Museum
Harvest Fest 2017
3901 W. Pioneer Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85086
623-465-1052
Open October 14th – 29th
Hours: Weekends only, 9am-4 pm
Admission: $10 adults ($8 if purchased in advance online), $8 kids ($5 if purchased in advance online), children 2 and under are FREE.
Harvest Fest is a family friendly experience with quality entertainment for all ages. A pumpkin patch, hay rides, gold panning, BB Gun Range, food and live music is only a hint of what you and your family will enjoy at Harvest Fest 2017! Check the website for a list of activities and upcoming exhibits.
Prescott – The Great Prescott Pumpkin Patch
Downtown Prescott
Open October 28th
Hours: 11am-2pm
Admission: $5 entry safe candy
Escape the Phoenix heat and head up to historic downtown Prescott for this ONE DAY event. All proceeds to benefit Mile High Middle School. There will be various costume contests: 4 and under, 5-8 years old, 9-12 years old and a family costume contest! As well as scream contests, pumpkin carving contest, carnival games, crafts and food!
Rocker 7 Farms: Farm Patch Fun
19601 W. Broadway Rd. Buckeye, AZ 85326
623-208-8676
Open October 7th – October 30th
Hours: Fridays 11am-8pm, Saturdays 9am-8pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
Admission: Fridays $9, Weekends $10, kids in diapers are FREE
Another family owned farm just on the out skirts of the west valley. This pumpkin patch also boasts a crop maze, sunflower field, hay wagon ride, an educational barn and a kid friendly activity area. Enjoy a day of not only playing in a pumpkin patch, but learn all about farming and agriculture! All the activities are included in admission, pumpkins and concession sold separately.
Schnepf Farms
24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek
480-987-3100
Hayrides, miniature golf, 10-acre corn maze, bonfires and marshmallow roasting, petting zoo, inflatables, rides, climbing wall, live entertainment and more during the Pumpkin & Chili Party every Thursday through Sunday in October. Times vary. $19; free for ages 1 and younger; $15 tickets available at Fry’s; pumpkins $3-$15.
Tolmachoff Farms
5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale
623-386-1301
Six-acre family corn maze, mini corn maze (for little ones), haunted corn maze, petting zoo, jumping pillow, hay pyramid, farm activities and play area. Hours vary. $12; free for ages 2 and younger; additional cost for special activities.
Town of Carefree Enchanted Pumpkin Garden
101 Easy St. Carefree AZ 85377
480-488-3686
Open October 20th – 29th
Hours: 10am-9pm
Admission is FREE
Stroll the 4-acre Desert Gardens and discover whimsical pumpkin characters keeping time with the Carefree Sundial. The exhibits changed daily with new carved pumpkins. LIVE pumpkin carving featuring world renowned artist Ray Villafane! Photo opportunities with a colossal 400 lb. carved “King of Carefree” pumpkin. Magical activities for both kids and adults plus culinary delights and autumnal refreshments including a craft beer garden! Don’t miss out on the family fun: corn maze, costume contests, pumpkin pie eating contest, arts and crafts and face painting. Visit website for a full list of activities. Trunk or treat event happening on Halloween!
Vertuccio Farms
4011 S. Power Road, Mesa
480-882-1482
Seven-acre corn maze, mini golf, pumpkin patch, inflatables, petting zoo, pedal race cars, barrel train ride, giant jump pad and more. Hours vary. $9-$10; free for ages 2 and younger.
