There is something special about visiting a farm during the fall.
Arizona's landscape with the cacti, mountains, and usually clear skies provide extra beauty alongside the hay bails, pumpkins and petting zoos.
Several farms in the Valley are holding festivals throughout the month of October. Many will be selling pumpkins, have games for the family, and food!
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MOTHER NATURE’S HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN PATCH (OCT. 1 – 31)
Mother Nature’s Farm is a family-owned farm in Gilbert. They have pumpkins that weigh up to 500 pounds. Admission gets you a one-ounce pumpkin, stickers and access to rides, hayride, Alexander’s Adventure Maze and access to feed the animals.
IF YOU GO:
Mother Nature’s Farm, 1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert AZ 85233
Time: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (some days the farm closes at 9 p.m.). View website for official schedule.
Admission: $10 per child (includes pumpkin, decorations, stickers, activities), $3 for adults
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MACDONALD’S RANCH (OCT. 1 - 31)
MacDonald’s Ranch will host its Pumpkin Festival through the month of October. Admission is $10 during the week and $12 on weekends. You’ll be able to hang out with miniature donkeys, pigs, goats and sheep in the petting zoo, pan for gold, hay maze, hayride and play western games.
IF YOU GO:
MacDonald’s Ranch, 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale AZ 85255
Time: Closed on Tuesdays. Mondays, Wednesdays – Sundays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Last ticket sold at 5 p.m.
Admission: $10 on weekdays, $12 on weekends. Pumpkins range from $4 - $12 (MacDonald’s Ranch recommends you bring cash as an ATM is not on site).
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TOLMACHOFF FARMS PUMPKIN DAYS (OCT. 1 – NOV. 6)
Explore a six-acre corn maze at Tolmachoff Farms and then meet the farm animals at the petting zoo. Admission also includes access to the Jumping Pillow. They’ll have pumpkins for sale to make that perfect Jack-o-Lantern.
IF YOU GO:
Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85303
Time: Tuesday to Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, noon to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Admission: $10 for those 2 and up
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VERTUCCIO FARMS (OCT. 1 – NOV. 6)
Vertuccio Farms annual Fall festival kicks off in October. Families can roam through a 7-acre corn maze, jump on the “Giant Jump Pad”, slide down the mini zip line and meet the animals at the petting zoo.
IF YOU GO:
Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa AZ 85212
Time: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: $9 per person
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SCHNEPF FARMS PUMPKIN & CHILI PARTY (OCT. 1-30)
Schnepf Farms hosts its annual Pumpkin & Chili Party during the month of October. There will be a petting zoo, marshmallow roasting, bonfires, rides and entertainment shows. That is all included in admission. Extras include train or pony rides and food.
IF YOU GO:
Schnepf Farms, 24610 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek AZ 85142
Time: Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sundays, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Admission: $18 (plus tax) or $15 at any Fry’s Food Store
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ROCKER 7 FARM PATCH (OCT. 7 – 30)
Rocker 7 Farm is located in Buckeye. Throughout weekends in October, they’ll have a pumpkin patch, a four-acre corn maze, a sunflower field to stroll through, and a wagon ride. Admission is $10.
IF YOU GO:
Rocker 7 Farm Patch, 19601 W. Broadway Road, Buckeye AZ 85326
Time: Friday & Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Admission: $10
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THE GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL (OCT. 21-23)
Hop on a hayride and head out to the pumpkin patch at the Desert Botanical Garden. Kids will be able to pick out a pumpkin and decorate it. There will also be live music and carnival games.
IF YOU GO:
Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix AZ 85008
Time: Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Admission: included with garden admission: $22 – adults, $20 – seniors (60+), $12 – students (13-18 with ID), $10 – child (3-12)
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ANTHEM AUTUMNFEST (OCT 22-23)
Autumnfest is an arts and crafts show, but they will sell pumpkins for $5 each. There will also be a Kid's Zone with inflatables, train rides, and hayrides throughout the park.
IF YOU GO:
Anthem Autumnfest, ACC Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem AZ 85086
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
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OUT OF TOWN:
- Apple Annie's Pumpkin Patch, 2081 W. Hardy Road, Willcox, AZ 85643
- Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival, 14901 N. Wentz Road, Marana AZ 85653
- Buckelew Farm Pumpkin Festival, 17000 W. Ajo Way, Tucson AZ 85735
- Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Festival, 12907 E. State Route 169, Dewey AZ 86327
- Pumpkin Patch in the Pines, 12325 I-17 N. Exit 328 Frontage Road, Flagstaff AZ 86005
- Historic Hitchin Post Stables, 4848 Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff AZ 86001
