Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses & Fall Fun in Arizona 2025

From glowing corn mazes and trick-or-treat nights to haunted houses and fall festivals, there’s something for everyone. Here are 15 of the best fall events happening around Arizona in 2025.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

1. Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze – Dewey (Sept. 26 – Oct. 31)

Enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, games, and a massive corn maze celebrating water conservation. Great food, live entertainment, and family fun make this a fall favorite!
📍 12907 E. State Route 169 | mortimerfarmsaz.com

2. Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party – Queen Creek (Oct. 5 – 29)

This Arizona classic has everything—pig races, a 10-acre corn maze, fireworks, chili dinners, and a paintball challenge! A must-do for families every October.
📍 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd | schnepffarms.com

3. Pumpkin Fest at the Princess – Scottsdale (Sept. 13 – Oct. 31)

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess transforms into a glowing fall wonderland with rides, photo ops, and sweet treats. Don’t miss the Spookeasy bar for adults!
📍 7575 E. Princess Dr | scottsdaleprincess.com

4. Vertuccio Farms Corn Maze & Fall Festival – Mesa (Oct. 3 – Nov. 2)

A family favorite featuring a 5-acre maze, pumpkin patch, zip line, inflatables, and more. It’s the perfect spot for outdoor fall fun!
📍 4011 S. Power Rd | vertucciofarms.com

5. Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze at Tolmachoff Farms – Glendale (Oct. 1 – 31)

Pick pumpkins, meet farm animals, and explore a new themed corn maze each year. At night, brave the spooky Field of Screams if you dare!
📍 5726 N. 75th Ave | tolmachofffarms.com

6. Nightfall at Old Tucson – Tucson (Oct. 2 – Nov. 1)

Arizona’s most famous haunted town returns! Explore haunted houses, live shows, creepy cocktails, and street performances.
📍 201 S. Kinney Rd | nightfallaz.com

7. Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo – Phoenix (Oct. 22–24)

Perfect for kids! Trick-or-treat through the zoo, meet fun characters, enjoy crafts, and visit treat stations surrounded by zoo animals.
📍 455 N. Galvin Pkwy | phoenixzoo.org

8. Desert Fall Festival – Surprise (Sept. 26 – Nov. 1)

This 13-acre glowing fall festival features hay bale archery, pumpkin bowling, a corn pit, apple cannons, and incredible photo ops.
📍 14470 W. Tierra Buena Ln | desertfallfest.com

9. Boo at the Zoo – Prescott (Oct. 31)

A fun family night where kids can trick-or-treat around the animal sanctuary. Bring a flashlight to spot the nocturnal residents!
📍 Heritage Park Zoo, 1403 Heritage Park Rd | heritageparkzoo.org

10. Fright Nights at Harkins Theatres – Statewide (Oct. 3 – Nov. 1)

Catch classic horror and Halloween movies for just $5, or grab a Fright Night Pass for four flicks for $15. Perfect for a cozy spooky night out.
📍 Various Harkins locations | harkins.com

11. Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics – Phoenix (Oct. 24 & 30)

Experience eerie music under candlelight, from Thriller to The Addams Family. A magical night at the Phoenix Art Museum.
📍 1625 N. Central Ave | feverup.com

12. Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival – Scottsdale (Oct. 24 – 26)

Watch dozens of balloons light up the night sky! Trick-or-treat around the balloons, enjoy live music, magic shows, and costume contests.
📍 Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Rd | azspooktacular.com

13. Día de los Muertos Festival – Mesa (Oct. 25 – 26)

Celebrate this vibrant Mexican tradition with live performances, art, and cultural displays at Mesa Arts Center. Free for all ages!
📍 1 E. Main St | mesaartscenter.com

14. Apple Annie’s Fall Pumpkin Celebration – Willcox (Weekends through Oct.)

Enjoy hayrides, a huge corn maze, sunflower fields, and pumpkin picking straight from the vine. Don’t miss the caramel apple cider slushies!
📍 6405 W. Williams Rd | appleannies.com

15. Marana Fall Festival – Marana (Oct. 18)

Celebrate Arizona’s western roots with live country music, carnival rides, sunflower fields, crafts, and a beer garden.
📍 Marana Heritage River Park | maranaaz.gov

🍁 Ready to Celebrate?

Whether you’re chasing thrills in haunted mazes or picking pumpkins under the desert sun, Arizona has no shortage of fall magic this season. Grab your costumes, bring the family, and make some unforgettable memories this October!