Fall is officially here! It’s time to visit the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin to carve. Some local farms not only have a pumpkin patch, but also a corn maze and many family friendly activities to enjoy during your visit. At other venues you can trick-or-treat, participate in a costume contest, go on a spooky safari, dress like a pirate, celebrate Dia de los Muertos and even go on a tethered hot air balloon ride.
Read all about fall family fun in the following listings.
Sept. 21–Oct. 31 Mother Nature’s Farm Pumpkin Patch
1663 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon–Sun
Explore the pumpkin patch, straw maze, hayride, spider web crawl, pedal cars, corn pit, bubbles and more. Entrance fee includes a Wizard of OZ pumpkin to take home. $15 per person. No charge for children 1 and under. www.mothernaturesfarm.com/pumpkinpatch/
Sept. 21–Oct. 31 Screamin’ Green Hauntoween
Crayola Experience, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler M-F 10-4, Weekends 10-6.
Halloween family fun. Make spooky crafts, create your own slime, take pictures with characters and trick-or-treat on the weekends. Explore the 15+ hands-on attractions and go on a scavenger hunt. $25.99 per person, $3 discount when you purchase your tickets online. No charge for children 2 and under.
www.crayolaexperience.com/chandler
Sept. 27–Oct. 31 Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms
4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa. Hours vary.
Families will have fun with activities like mini golf, the corn maze, petting zoo, carnival games, giant slide, train ride, air pillow, jumping pad and more. New this year is the pig race rides and ropes course. $16 per person. No charge for children 2 and under. Military, First Responders and Senior discounts available.
www.vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival
Oct. 4–31 Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze at Tolmachoff Farms
5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale. Hours vary.
Find your perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. Navigate your way through the family and mini maze, experience the petting zoo, jumping pillow, corn box and play areas. The Arizona Field of Screams is a haunted corn maze for those brave enough to enter. $17 per person. No charge for children 1 and under. www.tolmachoff-farms.com
Oct. 3–31 Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek. Days vary. Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, carousel rides, zip lines, jumping pillows, giant board games and more. Satisfy your hunger and thirst at the chili grill or try some roasted corn, funnel cakes and lemonade. $25.95 per person. No charge for children 2 and under. See website for military and first responder discounts. www.pumpkinandchiliparty.com
Oct. 20 Pirate’s Day at Enchanted Island Amusement Park
1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix. Noon–7 p.m.
Dress like a pirate and see live circus acts with juggling, balancing and acrobatics, fire-eaters and tight rope performers. Enjoy pirate activities, games and a treasure hunt. General admission $8.75–$28.75. www.enchantedisland.com
Oct. 19 & 20 Dia de los Muertos Mesa
Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main St., Mesa 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate at this free annual event. Performances, music, food and activities.
www.mesaartscenter.com/diadelosmuertos
Oct. 23–25 Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo
455 W. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Put on your costume and bring a bag to collect goodies. Enjoy activities, candy treat stations, games, face painting and more. $18 per person. No charge for children 2 and under. www.phoenixzoo.org/events/spooky-safari/
Oct. 25–27 12th Annual Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 5–9:30 p.m.
Glowing hot air balloons, costume contest, candy stations, inflatables, tethered balloon rides and more. Admission: $22 for ages 13–adult, $17 for kids 3–12, no charge for kids 2 and under.
Oct. 25 Tempe’s Family Boo Bash
Kiwanis Parks–North soccer fields, Mill Avenue & All America Way, Tempe 6–10 p.m.
Free family fun with train rides, a dance party, parade, costume contest. Enjoy Hotel Transylvania on the big screen. Bring money for concessions and carnival games.
www.tempe.gov/government/community-services/family-fun/halloween-carnival
Oct. 25 Chandler Halloween Spooktacular
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave. 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Costume parade, games, prize wheel, trunk-or-treat stations and more. Free admission–food and beverages will be available for sale.
chandleraz.gov/events/Halloween-spooktacular
Oct. 26 Apache Junction Halloween Festival
Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W. Southern Ave. 4–8 p.m.
Trunk or treat, costume contest for humans and canines, inflatables and crafts. Free admission. Some activities require the purchase of tickets.
www.apachejunctionaz.gov/962/Halloween-Festival
Oct. 26 Valley Metro Free Family Festival
1927 W. Dunlap Ave., Phoenix (19th Ave & Dunlap Park & Ride) 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Free family event. Booths featuring local businesses and organizations, Touch-a-truck vehicle display, family-friendly activities, entertainment, Trick-or-Treat candy and delicious snacks.
Oct. 26 Free Family Halloween Bash
Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Don’t miss the Annual Family Fun AZ Halloween Bash where kids 18 and under can win $1,000 CASH in their Halloween costume contest! Then trick-or-treat for candy, enjoy bounce houses, slides, face painting, live entertainment, family-friendly performances, shopping, raffles, and giveaways!
https://www.azboardwalk.com/event/free-family-fun-halloween-bash-3/
Oct. 26 Spooktacular After Dark
Wildlife World Zoo, 16501 W. Northern, Litchfield Park, AZ
$25 for adults / $15 for kids age 3-12
kids 2 & under are free
Join us for a spooky good time at the Wildlife World Zoo Spooktacular After Dark event! Trick-or-Treat in the aquarium buildings, join us for a spooky sea lion show at 7:30 pm & 8:15 pm followed by a costume contest for kids and adults at 8:30 pm. Show us your dance moves on the Monster Mash Dance Floor! Get a kiss from a sea lion in shipwreck cove after the shows!
Oct. 26 Spooky Sprint 5K at Valley of the Sun YMCA
Tempe Family YMCA, 7070 S. Rural Road.
6th annual Spooky Sprint 5K road race. All proceeds help send kids to camp at the Y. Costume contest and prizes.
www.valleyymca.org/events-calendar/tempe-family-ymca-spooky-sprint-5k/
Oct. 27 Dia de los Muertos Phoenix
Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix 2–7 p.m.
Mask making, sugar skull decorating, yucca weaving, entertainment, artists and vendors. Free admission.
Oct. 27 Tempe Halloween Stroll
Ragsdale-MLK park (6th Street Park), downtown Tempe 2–5 p.m.
Free family event with games, crafts, a costume contest, trick or treating and more.
www.downtowntempe.com/events/Halloween-stroll
