Farms across Arizona are offering fall experiences, like pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hayrides, from now till the end of October. Don’t miss out on the classic fall experience. Here are the top places to visit this spooky season.
Apple Annie’s
Willcox
At Apple Annie’s, guests can pick their own pumpkins and try to find their way through a corn maze. There are also hayrides available at the orchard. Prices start at $5 but vary depending on which experiences you choose.
9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. 6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox. 520-384-2084, appleannies.com.
MacDonald’s Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Scottsdale
Included in your entrance fee to MacDonald’s Ranch is access to the petting zoo, panning for gold, hay-bale maze, lawn games and more. For additional costs, guests can go on train rides, purchase food from the Blazin Barbecue Food Truck and pick pumpkins from the patch.
9 a.m.–5 p.m. through Oct. 29. Closed on Tuesdays as well as Monday, Oct. 30. 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $15, free for 23 months and younger. 480-585-0239, macdonaldsranch.com.
Mortimer Farms
Dewey
Mortimer Farms’s Pumpkin Festival and Corn Maze runs from Sept. 29–Oct. 29. With vendors, the farm shop, outdoor games, apple cider barn and the “pick your own” crops experience there is something for everyone to enjoy.
7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily. See the complete schedule and pricing online. 12907 State Route 169, Dewey. 928-830-1116, mortimerfarmsaz.com.
Mother Nature’s Farm
Gilbert
Here you can enjoy picking pumpkins, hayrides and outdoor games like go-kart racing and a spider web crawl. At Maneau’s Market inside the farm, make sure to shop for fall decorations, treats and pumpkin accessories.
9 a.m.–9 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. 1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert. $15 for ages 1 and older. 480-892-5874, mothernaturesfarm.com.
Schnepf Farms
Queen Creek
Admission to Schnepf Farm’s Annual Pumpkin & Chili Party includes access to all rides and shows for the event, including the swing ride, flying farmer, ropes course, pig race and more. There is also food, pumpkins, a haunted bus and a train ride available for an additional purchase.
Now through Oct. 29. 12–9 p.m. Thursdays; 12–10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays – Wednesdays. 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek. $25.95, free for ages 2 and younger. 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com.
Tolmachoff Farms
Glendale
Pumpkin Days at Tolmachoff Farms offers guests the chance to explore a 6-acre corn maze, pick and purchase pumpkins, visit the petting zoo and play on the hay pyramid. For a spooky surprise, make sure to stop by the haunted corn maze (if you dare).
Now through Oct. 29. 1–8 p.m. Wednesdays–Thursdays; 1–10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturdays; 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale. $17 or $15 cash; free for age 1 and younger. 602-999-3276, tolmachoff-farms.com.
The Willis Farm
Snowflake
At The Willis Farm, guests can enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin picking and train rides. On select days, the corn maze turns haunted and is sure to provide some family-friendly scares.
Now through Oct. 31. 1–8 p.m. Mondays–Thursdays; 1–10 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturdays; closed Sundays. See the complete schedule and pricing online. 381 S. 1st E. Street, Snowflake. 928-243-8791, thewillisfarm-ranch.com.
Vertuccio Farms
Mesa
Vertuccio Farms is continuing its famous corn maze at this year’s fall festival. In addition to the corn maze, guests can visit the petting zoo, take a ride on the barrel train, pick and purchase pumpkins and play carnival-like games.
Now through Oct. 29. 3–9 p.m. Tuesdays–Thursdays; 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Fridays–Saturdays; 12–7 p.m. Sundays; closed Mondays. 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa. $15 for ages 3 and older. 480-882-1482, vertucciofarms.com.
