October Events & Experiences For The Whole Family
October is here, and it’s one of our favorite months of the year here in Arizona!
Whether you were born and raised here in the Valley, or this is your first October in Arizona, we want to share all our favorite local events and activities with you! Being born and raised in Mesa, we’ve seen a lot of events come and go over the years, and we’re always excited to try out new ones each year. Now, let’s jump right in!
Below is a list of events happening in the Valley throughout the month of October (listed in chronological order). We’ve listed the event website next to each event for you to find more information about your visit!
NOTE: We are continually adding to this page as we find more family friendly events happening in October. Be sure to check back often for the latest event information!
If you have an event you’d like us to share, please email the press release to us directly at info@azmomsquad.com.
Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature’s Farm
Price:
Admission: $10/person
Dates & Times:
September 26th – October 31st
Monday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Things to Do:
Hayride, adventure maze, farmyard animals, spider web crawl, pumpkin picking, arts and crafts, and more!
Location:
Mother Nature’s Farm
1663 E Baseline Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Website:
http://www.mothernaturesfarm.com
Contact:
(480) 892-5874
news@mothernaturesfarm.com
Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party
Price:
Admission: $23/person online, $25/person at the gate
Ages 2 and under free
Parking: Free
Season Pass: $61/person (good for any day)
Train Tickets: $4 (day time) and $7 (spooky)
Dates & Times:
Every Thursday – Sunday, October 1st – November 1st
Thursdays: 1:00 – 9:00 PM
Fridays & Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Things to Do:
Mini golf, petting zoo, hay rides, pig races, bon fires, amusement park rides, zip lines, face painting, 4 acre & 10 acre corn mazes, musical review show, yard games, deer feeding, and several different places to eat throughout the farm!
Location:
Schnepf Farms
24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Website:
https://www.pumpkinandchiliparty.com
Contact:
(480) 987-3100
Tolmachoff Farms Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze
Price:
Admission: $15/person, 2 and under free
Train Ride: $2
Tomato Canon: $2
Dates:
October 1st – November 1st
Wednesday-Thursday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Things to Do:
Family & mini maze, petting zoo, play areas, jumping pillow, train ride,hay pyramid, pedal cart track, corn box, and much more!
Location:
Tolmachoff Farms
5726 N. 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
Website:
https://tolmachoff-farms.com
Contact:
(602) 999-3276
tolmachoff1farms@yahoo.com
Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival & Corn Maze
Price:
Admission: $12/person, 2 and under free
Dates & Times:
October 1st – November 1st
Closed Monday October 5th & 12th
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Things to Do:
Mini golf, 5 acre corn maze, pallet maze, zip line, rides, train ride, pumpkin bowling, duck races, and more!
Location:
Vertuccio Farms
4011 S. Power Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
Website:
https://vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival/
Contact:
(480) 882-1482
conoandangela@vertucciofarms.com
MacDonald’s Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Price:
Weekday Admission: $10/person, 1 and under free
Weekend Admission: $12/person, 1 and under free
Pony Rides: $5
Horse-Drawn Hayride: $5
Feed the Animals: $3
Mechanical Bull: $5
Pumpkins: $4-$25 depending on size
Dates & Times:
CLOSED Tuesdays
October 3rd – November 1st
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Normal hours on Halloween)
Things to Do:
Hay-bale maze, petting zoo, panning for gold, lawn games, pedal car and track, and more!
Location:
MacDonald’s Ranch
26540 N. Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Website:
https://macdonaldsranch.com/pumpkin-patch
Contact:
(480) 585-0239
macranch@macdonaldsranch.com
AZ Field of Screams Haunted Corn Maze
Price:
Admission: $25/person
Dates & Times:
Every Friday & Saturday in October
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location:
Tolmachoff Farms
5726 N 75th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303
Website:
https://azfieldofscreams.com/
Contact:
(602) 999-3276
tolmachoff1farms@yahoo.com
Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch
Price:
Admission: $5/person
Ride Tickets: $1 (most rides are 2-4 tickets)
All Day Ride Pass: $20/person
Family Pack: $20 (25 tickets)
Parking: Free
Dates & Times:
Weekdays: October 22-30, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Weekends: October 24, 25 & 31, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Things to Do:
Rides, carnival games, inflatables, face painting, pumpkin painting, arts & crafts, pumpkin picking, and so much more!
Location:
Paradise Valley Mall
4568 E Cactus Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85032
Website:
https://halloweentownaz.com/
Contact:
(480) 435-4325
halloweentownaz@gmail.com
If you have an event you’d like us to share, please email the press release to us directly at info@azmomsquad.com.