Arizona Pumpkin Patches 2025: Where to Celebrate Fall Fun Across the State
Best Arizona Pumpkin Patches 2025 | Scottsdale & Beyond
Even in the desert, fall magic comes alive each year at Arizona’s pumpkin patches. Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin to carve, wandering through a corn maze, or treating the kids to hayrides and farm games, these seasonal destinations bring the cozy autumn spirit to life. From Scottsdale’s Macdonald’s Ranch to Southern Arizona’s sprawling farms, here are the top pumpkin patches and fall festivals to visit across Arizona in 2025.
Sept. 26 – Oct. 31: Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Fest (Dewey)
Mortimer Farms transforms its 80-acre property into a festive wonderland each fall. Guests enjoy farm rides, a corn maze, pumpkin picking, animal encounters, and more during the week. On weekends, the excitement builds with pig races, barn dances, a tractor parade, and juggling shows. Don’t miss the chance to cut your pumpkin straight from the vine.
Dewey | 💲 Starting at $21.50 per person | 🔗 mortimerfarmsaz.com
Sept. 27 – Oct. 31 (Weekends): Apple Annie’s Orchard Fall Pumpkin Celebration (Willcox)
Home to more than 40 acres of pumpkins and a 12.5-acre corn maze, Apple Annie’s is a Southern Arizona favorite. Guests can start the day with pumpkin pancakes or end it with cider doughnuts, pies, and pumpkin bread. A hayride takes you straight to the sprawling pumpkin fields where gourds of all shapes and sizes await.
Willcox | 💲 Free admission, add-on prices for pumpkins/hayrides | 🔗 appleannies.com
Sept. 27 – Nov. 2: Mother Nature’s Farm (Gilbert)
This Gilbert gem offers pumpkins weighing up to 500 pounds, animal visits, and family fun with corn pits, hayrides, and the spider web crawl. Maneau’s Market features fall décor and accessories to help you decorate your home after picking out the perfect pumpkin.
Gilbert | 💲 $17 per person | 🔗 mothernaturesfarm.com
Oct. 1 – Oct. 31 (Wed–Sun): Tolmachoff Farms Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze (Glendale)
Tolmachoff Farms is a must-visit for families in the West Valley. From haunted mazes to mini mazes for kids, plus train rides, a jumping pillow, and a petting zoo, this Glendale spot offers seasonal fun for everyone.
Glendale | 💲 $20 per person (kids 1 & under free) | 🔗 tolmachoff-farms.com
Oct. 2 – Oct. 31 (Wed–Sun): Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms (Queen Creek)
One of Arizona’s largest fall events, Schnepf Farms’ Pumpkin & Chili Party features restored vintage rides, petting zoos, games, a chili cook-off, and massive corn mazes. New this year: The Great Pumpkin Chili Heist and The Bunker paintball challenge.
Queen Creek | 💲 $26.95 per person | 🔗 pumpkinandchiliparty.com
Oct. 3 – Nov. 2 (Wed–Sun): Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms (Mesa)
Mesa’s Vertuccio Farms hosts the Valley’s longest-running corn maze. The Fall Festival offers carnival games, farm animals, slides, train rides, and a ropes course in addition to pumpkin picking. Pumpkins and seasonal décor are available in the Pumpkin Barn.
Mesa | 💲 $17 per person | 🔗 vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival
Oct. 4 – Oct. 31: Macdonald’s Ranch Pumpkin Patch (Scottsdale)
A Scottsdale favorite since 1970, Macdonald’s Ranch is a must for locals and visitors. Guests can pan for gold, explore the haybale maze, meet animals at the petting zoo, and of course, find the perfect pumpkin. Bring a canned food donation for $1 off admission.
Scottsdale | 💲 $15 per person | 🔗 macdonaldsranch.com
Oct. 4 – Oct. 26 (Thu–Sun): Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival (Marana)
With 50 acres of pumpkins, carnival rides, pig races, paddle boats, and a corn maze, Marana Pumpkin Patch is a Southern Arizona classic. Families can spend the day enjoying rides, food, and festive farm activities.
Marana | 💲 $20–$23 per person | 🔗 maranapumpkinpatch.com
Oct. 13 – Oct. 26: Spooky-Side Pumpkin Patch at Desert Ridge Marketplace (Phoenix)
For a shorter drive, Desert Ridge Marketplace hosts a free pumpkin patch with an 80s Stranger Things-inspired theme. Activities include pumpkin painting, face painting, and family-friendly entertainment.
Phoenix | 💲 Free | 🔗 shopdesertridge.com
From small-town farms to large-scale fall festivals, Arizona’s pumpkin patches in 2025 promise unforgettable seasonal fun. Scottsdale’s Macdonald’s Ranch remains a standout for Valley families, while statewide destinations like Apple Annie’s and Schnepf Farms offer unique twists on autumn traditions. Whether you’re after a haunted corn maze or a classic hayride, Arizona’s pumpkin patches are ready to bring cozy fall vibes to the desert.
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