September 11, 2025
Pumpkin Fest at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess returns starting September 13 through October 31, 2025, bringing a festive wonderland of pumpkins, rides, treats, and twinkling lights under the desert sky.
Whether you’re looking for a fun family outing, a date-night adventure, or just an excuse to indulge in fall flavors, this festival has something for everyone. Bonus: hotel and dining guests get to ride the Ghost Light Express train straight to the fun, complimentary! 🚂
🍂 The Patch – The ultimate autumn playground with rides like the Pumpkin Bounce Pad, Pumpkin Twirl, Global Swings, Buggy Ride, and Mineral Creek Mining Co., plus tons of photo ops and festive characters.
🎃 Jack-O-Lantern Lawn – Kick back with food trucks, a tap van, the Spook Easy bar, and VIP fire tables. Watch out for the spooky animatronics, including Willa Willow Witch and Blaemire the Brimstone Dragon!
🍎 The Cider Orchard – Wind through a 4,200-square-foot hay maze, ride the Wacky Worm Roller Coaster, take a spin on The Fun Slide, and more. Pip Applewick, the orchard’s resident character, adds to the fun.
🔥 Harvest Grove & The Spookeasy – A cozy spot for roasting s’mores over VIP fire tables (yes, with Stuffed Puffs marshmallows!) and enjoying hearty seasonal bites like short rib pot pie, bison chili, and chicken schnitzel bites.
🥧 The Pie House – Don’t miss fan favorites like pumpkin, pecan, and caramel apple pie.
✨ Pumpkin painting, fall spa specials, and seasonal menus at the resort’s signature restaurants make the festival even more special.
✨ Each week, a local charity will be highlighted, including St. Mary’s Food Bank, Fiesta Sports Foundation, and the Thunderbirds. A $5,000 donation will also be made to Wishes for Teachers.
✨ Special community nights offer 10% off admission:
Mondays: Educators (code: Teachers)
Tuesdays: First Responders (code: Responder)
Wednesdays: Healthcare Workers (code: Healthcare)
🎟️ General Admission: $35 advance / $45 day of
🚗 Self Parking: $25 advance / $35 day of
🚘 Valet Parking: $120 advance / $130 day of (complimentary with an $85 spend at a resort restaurant)
👨👩👧 Resort guests enjoy free VIP admission. Special stay packages available for families looking to make a weekend out of it!
“Each fall, our guests have asked us to bring Pumpkin Fest back — so we listened,” said Jack Miller, regional vice president and general manager of the Princess. “We’re proud to create a magical autumn atmosphere in the heart of the desert where families and guests of all ages can celebrate the season.”
🍁 With thousands of glowing pumpkins, delicious food, and endless activities, Pumpkin Fest at the Princess is the place to be this fall in Scottsdale.
👉 Learn more or grab tickets at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
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