Guide to the Best Pumpkin Patches in AZ

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Time to pack up the family, pretend we have Fall weather and get all those fabulous Instagram pics posted. Pumpkin Spice Latte…..here we come!

One of our favorite Fall traditions is visiting pumpkin patches located all over AZ. Whether you are looking to get out of town and enjoy “real” Fall weather, or just wanting to make a day out of it, here is everything you need to know about the best pumpkin patches in Arizona!

Please visit each Pumpkin Patch website before planning your trip to verify hours and availability.

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NORTH VALLEY

MacDonald’s Ranch

Annual Pumpkin Festival

26540 N. Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85255

480-585-0239

  • September 30th – October 29th
  • Open: 9:00am to 5:00pm, Closed on Tuesdays
  • All tickets purchased at the door
  • CLOSED Monday 10/30 & Halloween Day

Our personal favorite, this patch is so conveniently located for the North Valley mamas. Take a train or hayride out to the pumpkin patch to pick your pumpkins and enjoy the activities. Visit the website for details.

Anthem Community Park

Autumnfest

41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. Anthem, AZ 85086

  • October 14 and 15, 2023
  • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (both days)
  • Admission is FREE

The Autumnfest Arts & Crafts fair is a festival-goers favorite, and offers all who attend the opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping! Fine arts, crafts, culinary items, hand-made goods and more are offered for sale by vendors from across the state and region.

Carnival

41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. Anthem, AZ 85086

  • Oct. 12: 5-9 pm, Oct. 13: 5-10 pm, Oct. 14: 1-10 pm, Oct. 15: 1-4 pm
  • Must purchase a wrist band to participate

All-you-can-ride wristbands ($25 each) will be available for purchase at the ticket booth to use during select hours (noted above). Buy online ahead of time and skip the line (and save $3).

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EAST VALLEY

Vertuccio Farms

Corn Maze and Fall Festival

4011 S. Power Rd. Mesa, AZ 85212

480-882-1482

  • Open September 29th – October 29th
  • Hours:  Vary by day
  • Admission: $15 per person, ages 2 and younger are FREE

With a 7 acre corn maze, train rides, a petting zoo, giant jump pad, mega slide and much more, there is plenty to keep your family entertained.

Schnepf Farms 

Pumpkin and Chili Party

24610 S. Rittenhouse Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85142

480-987-3100

  • Open October 5th – Oct 29th 
  • Hours:  Every Thursday – Sunday; Hours vary
  • Admission:  $25.95 at the gate. Discounted tickets available at any Fry’s, children 2 and under FREE

Throughout October, Schnepf Farms offers fun fall activities like hay rides, a 4-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch, pig races and, of course, chili. Grab party food like a burger, chili dinner or succotash, and take a spin on exciting rides or the farm’s train. Fireworks light up the sky Friday and Saturday nights. Don’t forget to grab your Halloween pumpkin during your visit.

Mother Nature’s Farm

Halloween Pumpkin Patch

1663 E. Baseline Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85233

480-892-5874

  • Open until October 31st
  • Hours: 7 days a week from 9am to 9pm
  • Admission: $15 per person (1 year & older) including a pumpkin!!

Not only is this farm open 7 days a week, but it also has one of the lowest priced admissions and includes a pumpkin with every child’s admission! After decorating their pumpkin, kids can enjoy the air bounce, a hayride, straw bounce, feeding the animals, and Alexander’s Adventure Maze. You are also able to bring in your own picnic lunch if you don’t wish to purchase food. I also love that this is a family owned farm!

WEST VALLEY

Tolmachoff Farms

Corn Maze & Pumpkin Days

5726 N. 75th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85303

602-999-3276

  • Open October 4th – October 29th
  • Admission: $17, cash only price is $15 per ticket

Let the unforgettable fall season memories began at Tolmachoff Farms and experience the ultimate holiday outing where there is something for the whole family: Great big pumpkin patch, 6 acre family corn maze with a new theme every year (search for pieces of your map as you walk through), mini corn maze (perfect for the little ones), haunted corn maze. Other activities: petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid, corn box, adult/child pedal cart track, jumping pillow and much more.

 

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NORTHERN ARIZONA

Mortimer Family Farms

Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Fest

12907 E. State Rte. 169 Dewey, AZ 86327

928-830-1116

  • Open September 29th – October 29th
  • Hours: Refer to the website, hours vary daily.
  • Admission: Rates, activities, shows, and add-ons are dependent on the date and availability

Fall on the farm is a fantastic season! Bring the whole family out for a day of pick-your-own pumpkins, festive fun, great gifts and decor, and our giant corn maze! Enjoy the U-pick pumpkin patch, HUGE corn maze, hay rides, 40+ farm inspired rides, farm animals, Friday night barn dances, fun shows, and more!!

Apple Annie’s

Fall Pumpkin Celebration

6405 W. Williams Rd. Willcox, AZ 85643

520-384-4685

  • Open September 23 & 24, 30
    October 1, 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28 & 29
  • Admission is FREE (bring money for the hayride and corn maze!)

Enjoy old-fashioned family fun picking your own pumpkins and/or fall vegetables at the Farm and apples at the Orchard! Already picked pumpkins also available. Don’t miss out on Arizona’s largest and absolutely amazing corn maze; with 2 levels of difficulty it’s perfect for the entire family! Visit their orchard location for “All-You-Can-Eat” pumpkin and buttermilk pancake breakfast served from 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM and delicious homemade pumpkin ice-cream, pumpkin pies, pumpkin bread and homemade cider donuts. Orchard Grill only open on the weekends.


Find more local things to do in our monthly events post.

Hope you all have a great kick off to fall.  Just a hop, skip, and a month until the holidays are here! Did your favorite pumpkin patch make our list?