Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses, & Fall Fun in Arizona

Billy Moore Days Oct. 13 – 13, 2024.

Make the most of the fall season and visit these pumpkin patches and fun fall and Halloween-themed events happening all across Arizona.

Last updated October 3, 2024

STATE-WIDE

Bashas’ Family Friendly Halloween Celebrations in Stores (Oct. 26, 2024)
Arizona families across the state are invited to creep and crawl into their neighborhood Bashas’ supermarket for some fun-filled holiday treats and activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bashas’ has more than 40 supermarket locations throughout the state, as well as at the Bashas’ Diné Markets on the Navajo Nation, and Eddie’s Country Store in Pinetop.

Children of all ages are invited to dress up and show off their costumes at the Halloween celebration. Each store location will award a prize at 1 p.m. for the best children’s costume. The prize includes a $25 grocery gift card and one dozen donuts.

There will be plenty of fun for kids throughout the store, including: Bashas’ employees in family-friendly costumes; Trick-or-treat candy stations at each grocery store department; A free mini cookie and apple juice for trick-or-treaters; and Lots of photo-taking opportunities! bashas.com

Fright Nights (Oct 11-25, 2024) Moviegoers can enjoy spooky family favorites back on the big screen with Harkins October Fright Nights every Friday and Saturday night in October. Check for tickets prices and which family-friendly films will be featured. Harkins.com

AVONDALE

Billy Moore Days (Oct. 10 – 13, 2024). Avondale celebrates its history and heritage during this multi-day festival that features favorite elements including the Billy Moore Days Carnival, Parade, Western Stunt Shows, Live Music, and hands on activities, crafts, face painters, and a library ghost tour! Old Town, 351 East Western Ave. 6 to 10 p.m. avondaleaz.gov

Creepin Candy Crawl (Oct. 31, 2024). Kick off your night of trick or treating with a one-of-a-kind spooktacular experience at Creepin’ Candy Crawl. Exhibitors and city departments will line the park in this walking experience to pass out candy and goodies for all youth participants to enjoy. Family-friendly activities including crafts and entertainment are sure to delight guests of all ages. 4 to 7 p.m. Alamar Park, 4155 South el. Mirage Road. avondaleaz.gov

CHANDLER

Screamin’ Green Hauntoween (Sept. 21 – Oct. 31, 2024). Come experience SPOOKtacular family fun and WITCHtacular crafts. Creep through our MONSTERific attractions while collecting ghoulish clues for our Scavenger Hunt. All included in general admission. Guests are welcome to wear costumes, however no masks are allowed. crayolaexperience.com

Halloween Spooktacular (Oct. 25, 2024). Gather your lil’ ghosts and goblins and trick-or-treat your way through Downtown Chandler where you’ll enjoy a family night filled with spirited fun. We’ve got a boo-nanza of spooky shenanigans that are sure to delight ghouls and boos of all ages. Catwalk Costume Parade for all ages to participate. No registration required. Parade #1 begins at 6:15 p.m. and parade #2 begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring your bag to get candy at the Trunk or Treat. Plus plenty of activities. Admission into the park is free. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave. chandleraz.gov

CLARKDALE

Verde Canyon Railroad Haunted House (September 27 – Oct 31). Join us anytime between 5:00 and 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Take a walk through Verde Canyon Railroad’s Haunted House railcar display stationed at the Clarkdale depot. A frightening monster squad will make all of your nightmares come true. Screeching train wheels and an oncoming locomotive headlight will greet you as you climb aboard. Step lightly through the dimly lit train maze and enter an abyss of your worst phobias: snake dens, spider webs, deranged clowns, spirited skeletal remains, evaporating phantoms and snarling wild animals. Observe Dr. Freak’s living autopsy room and gory crime scenes where haunting sounds will chill you to the bone.
300 N. Broadway. verdecanyonrr.com

DEWEY

Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze (Sept. 27 – Oct. 27, 2024). A celebration for all ages, offering a delightful array of activities that promise unforgettable memories. This year, the corn maze is themed around water conservation. Since converting the farm from historical flood irrigation to pivot and drip irrigation, Mortimer Farms has saved 90% of the water that was previously used! Discover the joy of pumpkin picking in the bountiful pumpkin patch. Indulge in farm-inspired rides, games, and activities that promise laughter and excitement. Ticket required. Mortimer Farms, 12907 E. State Route 169. mortimerfarmsaz.com

Mortimer Farms in Dewey,

FLAGSTAFF

Viola’s Pumpkin Patch at Viola’s Flower Garden (Oct 1 – 31, 2024). A little bit of something for everyone! Bring the family to enjoy a straw-bale maze, pumpkin decorating station, old fashioned carnival games, and lots of photos ops! Open daily all October. Check for prices. Viola’s Flower Garden, 610 South State Route 89A.  flagstaffpumpkinpatch.com

GILBERT

The Pumpkin Patch at Mother Nature’s Farm (Sept. 21 – Oct. 31, 2024).  $15 entry fee includes Wizard of OZ Pumpkin to take home, Hayride, Straw bale maze, Animals, Spider Web crawl, Bounce house, Pedal Cars, Picture boards, Bull Roping area, Corn Pit, Tube Slide, Tire Mountain, Play houses and Outdoor games. Mega Slide is $5 per ride ($10 all-day pass). Bring a picnic lunch; there are picnic tables, grassy fields and big shade trees. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday- Sunday. Mother Nature’s Farm, 1663 East Baseline Road. mothernaturesfarm.com

Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch (Oct. 2-31, 2024). Grab your family, jump on your broomsticks, and fly through Halloween Town! Admission is $7 and parking is always free! Adventure awaits for every age. Get ready to be magically transported into the fun of Halloween with fun rides, games, and other attractions (face painting, pumpkin painting, and more). And don’t forget to pick your perfect pumpkin right from our Patch! 4 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday & Thursday and 11 a.m. to  10 p.m. every Friday & Saturday, 4p.m to 1000 p.m on Sundays. Safe Trick or Treat on Oct. 30 & 31. 4500 E Orchid Lane, Gilbert (crossroads are Power/Ray). halloweentownaz.com

GLENDALE

Witchcrafted Makers Market Arizona: Samhain Market (Oct. 19, 2024). It’s the season of the Witch! Celebrate Halloween and embrace your inner witch at this enchanting, one-day event. Featuring over 90 vendors showcasing fine handmade goods, crystals, candles, occult art, oddities, ritual supplies, tarot decks, and small boutique retailers. Satisfy your earthly cravings with treats available from a selection of food trucks out front, and artisanal confectioners and bakers located at the front of the market in the Food Hall. Venture into the East Tarot Garden Courtyard for personal tarot readings. Discover what the cards hold for you in the hands of skilled tarot readers and astrologists. $5 with free parking. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Glendale Civic Center, 5750 West Glenn Drive. witchcraftedmarket.com

Ghosts & Goodies (Oct. TBA, 2024). Get ready ghouls and girls for a chilling day of spooky activities! Well-dressed pirates and pixies, wizards and warlocks of all kinds can indulge in costume contests, fill up treat bags with candy and goodies from participating Westgate restaurants and retailers and enjoy games, prizes & entertainment. The little goblins won’t be the only ones going home with bags full of delicious treats, adult trick-or-treaters will be gifted several discount cards from participating Westgate businesses! This event is free to attend with convenient parking. Plus, attendees will receive free treat bags for the ultimate candy crawl around the district. 4 to 6 p.m. Westgate Entertainment District (WaterDance Plaza), 6751 North Sunset Blvd. westgateaz.com

Front Porch Festival & Old Town Marketplace (Oct. 12, 2024). Many of the shops and eateries throughout the Historic Catlin Court and the Old Towne Entertainment Districts have special fall-themed activities planned for the day including themed make-and-take crafts, seasonal flavored menu items, specialty tea experiences, and Autumn-inspired gifts and décor. Local artisans, makers and crafters will have displays and live art demonstrations all throughout the area. visitdowntownglendale.com

Halloween Hometown Happenings (Oct 19-20, 2024).  Details to come. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. visitdowntownglendale.com

Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze at Tolmachoff Farms (Oct. 1 – 31, 2024). Let the unforgettable fall season memories began at Tolmachoff Farms and experience the ultimate holiday outing where there is something for the whole family: Great big pumpkin patch, 6-acre family corn maze with a new theme every year (search for pieces of your map as you walk through), mini corn maze (perfect for the little ones). Other activities: petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid, corn box, adult/child pedal cart track, jumping pillow and much more. Starts at $17, free 2 and younger. Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 North 75th Avenue. tolmachoff-farms.com

AZ Field of Screams Haunted Corn Maze (Oct. 1 – 31, 2024). Fridays & Saturdays & Halloween Night from 7 to 11 p.m. Check for prices. Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 North 75th Avenue. tolmachoff-farms.com

JEROME

Jerome Ghost Walk (Daily & year-round). Come along if you dare as we explore Jerome’s most notably haunted locations and attempt to make contact with spirits of the sordid past using our EMF readers and spirit boxes. Hear stories of those who’s mortal remains lie beneath your feet. Starts at $45. 403 Clark Street B-7. jeromeghosttours.com/ghost-tour-2

PEORIA

Halloween Monster Bash (Oct. 26, 2024). This free, family-friendly event includes plenty of delicious treats, as well as live entertainment, costume contests, family activities, and more. Plus children, teens, and adults with sensory processing needs can enjoy the  Sensory Room, which is a calming, sensory-friendly space. Noise-canceling headphones, weighted blankets, plush chairs, and soft toys are available. Sensory kits are also available to check out during the event. The room is located at the Colonnade on the third base side of the facility. 5 to 9 p.m. Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 North 83rd Avenue. peoriaaz.gov/events

PAYSON

Monster Mash (Oct 26, 2024). This year’s event will begin earlier, giving families more time to come and go, and leaving more room for all to attend at some point in the evening. The event will run from 4pm to 9:30pm. Our Halloween Movie will be Nightmare before Christmas! Make sure to bring chairs and blankets to this event! adventurepayson.com

PHOENIX

Scary Skelebration (Oct. 1 – 31, 2024). The Science Behind Halloween at the Arizona Science Center. Monsters, ghosts and pumpkins—oh, my! Each October, Arizona Science Center takes inspiration from the ultimate fright night, exploring the science behind all things All Hallows’ Eve. Join us for scary demonstrations and icky activities that explain the unexplainable. Arizona Science Center, 600 East Washington Street. azscience.org

Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch (Oct. 2-31, 2024). Grab your family, jump on your broomsticks, and fly through Halloween Town! Admission is $7 and parking is always free! Adventure awaits for every age. Get ready to be magically transported into the fun of Halloween with fun rides, games, and other attractions (face painting, pumpkin painting, and more). And don’t forget to pick your perfect pumpkin right from our Patch! 4 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday & Thursday and 11 a.m. to  10 p.m. every Friday & Saturday, 4p.m to 10p.m on Sundays. Safe Trick or Treat on Oct. 30 & 31. 2209 N 99th Avenue, Phoenix. halloweentownaz.com

Barnyard Bonanza (Oct. 12-13, 2024). Phoenix Zoo celebrates all things fall with a festive farmyard twist. Introducing the Zoo’s FIRST EVER Barnyard Bonanza!!!! Guests can enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, games, FREE facepainting and “shear” in the excitement with farm-themed fun. 9a.m-1p.m. Activities are included with general Zoo admission or membership. 455 N. Galvin Parkway.

Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo (Oct. 23-25). Calling all ghosts and goblins! Enjoy a nighttime stroll around the Phoenix Zoo as you delight in ghoulish games, creepy crafts, amazing activities, free facepainting, and numerous candy & treat stations! Get up close and personal with some of the Zoo’s most adorable animal ambassadors, immerse yourself in an interactive show with Dr. T-Rex and meet the Dino Crew, Fair Maidens & Masks, Arizona Ghostbusters and more! Don’t forget to take a spook-tacular spin on the Endangered Species Carousel, ride a camel for the ultimate photo op and more!

Science Skele-bration BOO! (Oct. 25-31). Science Skele-bration is creeping through the doors and flooding the floors at Arizona Science Center. From science-inspired boo bubbles and monster DNA to getting creative with spider hats and optical illusions, we’ll be demystifying the science behind Halloween. Costumes encouraged, but not required! Please leave costume masks and weapons at home. All Science Skele-bration activations included with Arizona Science Center Memberships or general admission.

Strange Garden (Oct. 25–26). Explore eerie and enchanting boo-tanical offerings. Enjoy live music, interactive experiences and encounter fascinating creatures. It’s a Halloween experience perfect for all ages. Don’t forget, each kid leaves with a free pumpkin while supplies last. Admission is included with Membership or General Admission to the garden. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 North Galvin Parkway. dbg.org/events/strange-garden

MIKZTLI: Dia de Los Muertos Festival (Oct. 27, 2024). This free family friendly event has expanded to offer audiences more cultural performances, art vendors, food trucks, and MIKIZTLI’s largest community altar or ofrenda. Attendees of all ages will enjoy a day in the park full of mariachi music, ballet folklòrico performances, arts and crafts activities, delicious food, face painting, and amazing art vendors. Come early to witness the traditional Danza Mexica ceremony, and stay late to be part of the community sunset procession led by “Las Flacas”, the 8-foot-tall animated skeleton puppets, which starts a celebration dance party with live music! Steele Indian School Park, 300 East Indian School Road. culturalcoalition.com

Trick or Treat at the Museum (Oct. 28-29 & 31, 2024) is a day of spooktacular fun! From 9 a.m to 4 p.m. ghosts and ghouls are invited to trick-or-treat through the Museum, monster mash on the dance floor, create a Spooky Tree in the Art Studio, take part in the fashion fright show, and explore three floors of imaginative exhibits! Costumes are optional but strongly encouraged! Please no costume masks that fully cover your face or prop weapons. Free with museum admission. Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 North 7th Street. childrensmuseumofphoenix.org

Arizona Fall Festival (Nov. 9, 2024). Bringing local businesses and Arizonans together to build pride in the local community and support for the local economy. With over 200 vendors, Kid Zone, Local Restaurant Food Court, and Drink in AZ Beverage Garden, make this the biggest community event in Phoenix. This event is free, family-friendly, and dog-friendly. Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 West Culver Street. localfirstaz.com/fall-fest

PRESCOTT

Annual Trick or Treat Event at Prescott Mall (Oct. 26, 2024). Held the last Saturday of October, this free family event will include trick or treating with participating merchants (while supplies last) as well as trunk or treating by Prescott Cars & Coffee. The day’s activities include balloon twisters, superheroes, craft booth, face painters, a bounce house and DJ. Local food trucks will offer a variety of classic and unique fare. Get spooked with a variety of haunting noises and chilling sounds and end the frighteningly fun evening with a picture at the Trick or Treat photo wall. Pine Ridge Marketplace, 3250 Gateway Blvd. shopprescottgatewaymall.com/events

ZooFest Celebration (Oct 26-27, 2024). Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s ZOOFest! Enjoy Bounce House, Maze, Concessions, Animal feedings, BooZone. Activitie sare  from 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Included with paid admission. Members FREE! Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, 1403 Heritage Park Road. heritageparkzoo.org

Costumes for Kids 5K Fun Run (October 29 2024). Join in on a costumed dash in the heart of downtown Prescott. Run or walk this 5k with a purpose, supporting CASA for Kids Foundation. Plus, a 4-lap Fun Run around the Courthouse Plaza. Free pizza for runners. Vendor booths with games. Music provided by Fly by Night Entertainment. $30, Free for participants 16 and youngeror and foster/kinship families. Courthouse Square, 120 S Cortez St., Prescott. yavapaicasaforkids.org/annual-5k

Boo at the Zoo (Oct. 31, 2024). Boo at the Zoo is a fun family event held every October 31st. This year, gates will open for Boo at 5:00 pm for families with children 6 and under and at 6 p.m. for all ages. Last admission will be at 8:30 p.m. Come in costume and trick-or-treat at different stations around the Sanctuary with your favorite animals. Bring a flashlight and see all the nocturnal residents and don’t forget to visit the Boo Zone! $10, members FREE! Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, 1403 Heritage Park Road. heritageparkzoo.org

DĂ­a de los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts Center.

MESA

Sanctum of Horror and The Breach (Sept 27 – Oct. 31). The Sanctum of Horror haunted house is chock full of terror, with undead stories of St. Charlotte Asylum. Ghostly horrors in scary detail await those brave enough to enter. If a post-apocalyptic military bunker scene is more your style, opt for The Breach. Check for hours of operation. Superstition Springs Mall, 6555 East Southern Avenue. sanctumofhorror.com

Scarizona (Oct. 4 – Nov. 2).  Two haunted houses on one site. Celebrate all things chaotic and bizarre at Mayhem in the Madness, which features plenty of blood, guts and unfriendly clowns. Or explore the confined spaces of Startled Darkness, a near-total dark experience full of loud noises, jolts and other scares. Closed-toed shoes are a must for entry at both haunts. Thursday–Sunday. Check ticket prices and hours of operation. Scarizona Scaregrounds, 1901 N. Alma School Rd., Mesa. https://scarizona.com/

DĂ­a de los Muertos Festival (Oct. 19 – 20, 2024). Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate DĂ­a de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. DĂ­a de los Muertos is a celebration of Latin American art and culture related to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. The annual free event offers a variety of features, performances and more in celebration of the memories of the deceased. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street. mesaartscenter.com

Vertuccio Farms Corn Maze & Fall Festival (Sept. 27-Oct. 27, 2024). This features a five-acre corn maze, mini golf, pumpkin patch, inflatables, petting zoo, mini zip line, barrel train ride, giant jump pad (requires socks), giant tube roll, mini hay maze, spiderweb climb, duck races, train ride, animal area, pumpkin bowling and more. Vertuccio Farms, 4011 South Power Road. vertucciofarms.com

Halloween Boo at the Mesa Public Library (Oct. TBA, 2024). A special Preschool Storytime, Halloween Boo, at all four branches. Trick-or-treat stations and other activities outside the libraries will bring spooky fun for the community to enjoy. Mesa Public Library encourages children to wear a costume and bring a treat bag to Halloween Boo. mesalibrary.org

QUEEN CREEK

Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party (Oct. 5-Oct. 29). Pick out the perfect pumpkin and enjoy a chili dinner, rides, corn maze, mini golf, petting zoo, tractor play yard, deer feeding, Carousel Museum, giant yard games, corn hole games line dancing, face painting and more. $25.95, $82.50 Season, does not include: Train, Food, Pumpkins & Haunted Bus. Free for ages 2 and younger. Schnepf Farms, 24810 South Rittenhouse Road. pumpkinandchiliparty.com

Trunk or Treat. As of  April 2024, the Town of Queen Creek will no longer produce Trunk or Treat. queencreekaz.gov

Halloween Spook-Track-Ula at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale.

SCOTTSDALE

Candytopia Halloween (Sept. 23-Nov 3, 2024). With candied critters, tasty treats and interactive exhibits, Candytopia is making October memorable for the whole family.  Tickets begin at $17.90 for children ages 4-12 and $24.90 for adults. Kids 3 and under enter for free. candytopia.com/scottsdale

Glass Pumpkin Patch (Oct. 25 – 27, 2024). This festive event will showcase over 1,000 whimsical, vibrantly colored glass pumpkins handmade by Gregory Tomb, an acclaimed local glass artist known for his unique, intricate designs. These one-of-a-kind works of art will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Holland Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to enhancing arts, education and community in the Desert Foothills region. Free to attend. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holland Community Center, 34250 North 60th Street. hollandcenter.org or glasspumpkinpatchfundraiser.com

Halloween Spook-Track-Ula (Oct. 11 – 31, 2024). Stop in for a spell as the Paradise & Pacific Railroad is transformed into a haunted park of fun for our Halloween Spook-Track-ula. The family-friendly event is perfect for kids of all ages. We’ll creep it real with the event’s feature, a spooky train ride created with younger children in mind… a bit spooky, but not too frightening. The event will feature limited capacity one and a half hour time blocks at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly. The park will only be accessible to those who have purchased tickets during a specific time block 6 to 9:30 p.m. $15, Free ages 2 and younger. Tickets must be purchased online. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 East Indian Bend Road. therailroadpark.com

Annual Fall Festival (Oct TBA, 2024). Kids 16 and under and families are invited to participate in their not-so-spooky costume contest for HUGE PRIZES! Other activities include character meet & greets, face painting, trick-or-treating, make and take crafts, activity stations, music, games, and more! Free Outdoor Event. No Admission or Activity Fee Required! Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 East VĂ­a de Ventura, Suite E-100. arizonaboardwalk.com

Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival (Oct. 25 – 27, 2024). Get ready to soar into the Halloween spirit! Watch as dozens of balloons light up the night, each one glowing eerily in the dark. Happening each evening, it’s a breathtaking sight you won’t want to miss! Kids can trick-or-treat around each balloon, meeting pilots dressed in festive costumes while collecting plenty of treats. Dress to impress in your Halloween best! Enter our costume contest for a chance to win spooktacular prizes in categories for kids, adults, and groups. Last, enjoy live music, dance performances, and magic shows throughout the festival. There’s something eerie for everyone!. Ticket purchase required. 5 to 9 p.m. Salt River Fields, 7555 North Pima Road. azspooktacular.com

SHOW LOW & SURROUNDING AREAS

The Willis Farm (Sept 28-Oct 31, 2024). Come pick your own pumpkin at this 4th generation local farm! Families can also partake in movie nights, family dances, hayrides, corn mazes, kid zones, train tickets, games, and laser tag. Please check the weather before arriving. Closed on Sundays. Harvest Festival (Oct. 12). Pick Pumpkins, visit the corn maze, train rides, game zone and laser tag. Haunt Nights (Saturdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 and 31). If you dare come experience a night of terror at the Haunted Corn Maze. $22. $12 kids. Tickets purchase online only. The Willis Farm & Ranch, 381 South 1st East Street. thewillisfarm-ranch.com

Trunk or Treat Show Low (Oct. 26). This Trunk or Treat event starts at 2pm and ends at 7pm and is located at Hatch Toyota 1051 N. Automall Parkway. More than 30 local businesses will have trunks and booths set up to pass out Halloween candy with several adding quick play, simple games to win prizes. Be Sure to bring a bag to collect your Halloween Candy! This is a FREE Kid’s Event, with no admission charges. This year we will have food vendors, Kidz zone, and music entertainment. showlowmainstreet.com

Trunk or Treat Heber/Overgaard (Oct. 26). Decorate your vehicle and join in the fun. Free food, cake walk and hay rides. Vehicles can begin arriving around 3 p.m. Event is 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Tall Timbers Park. heberovergaard.org

Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake.

TEMPE

Creepy Candy Crawl at Tempe Marketplace (Oct TBA, 2024). Calling all goblins, ghosts and ghouls… get ready for a haunted Halloween bash at the annual Creepy Candy Crawl at Tempe Marketplace! Dress up in your spookiest and kookiest costumes to partake in contests, parade through The District, trick-or-treat from store to store, snap free photos and enjoy games, prizes and entertainment. Tempe Marketplace, 2000 East Rio Salado Parkway. tempemarketplace.com

Four Peaks Oktoberfest (October 11 – 13, 2024). The Tempe Oktoberfest combines beer gardens, live music, a polka stage, great food including German fare, a carnival, kids activities and much more fun. Tempe Town Lake and Tempe Beach Park, 80 West Rio Salado Parkway. fourpeaksoktoberfest.com

Brick-or-Treat at Legoland Discovery Center (Oct. 20 – 31, 2024). A LEGO-tastic Halloween event built just for families! Build a LEGO pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, help create a 5-foot tall Dracula and take home your very own LEGO ghost, while supplies last. Costumes are encouraged. All ages. $24.99. Legoland Discovery Center, 5000 South Arizona Mills Circle. Suite 135. arizona.legolanddiscoverycenter.com

Free Art Friday: Pumpkin Patch (Oct. 25, 2024). Experience pumpkin fun at every turn! Engage all five senses with a bountiful harvest of free, fall-themed activities for you and your little ones. Sip wonder-fall coffee from Eis Cafe while making a craft. Edna Arts Center Courtyard, 3340 South Rural Road. tempe.gov

Halloween Stroll Downtown Tempe (Oct. 27, 2024). Ghosts, goblins, and princesses of all ages come to Downtown Tempe the last Sunday in October for some not-so-spooky Halloween fun! Play Halloween-themed games, make spooky crafts, or enter our Kids-Only Costume Contest! Did we also mention that there is trick-or-treating with over 30 downtown merchants?! Free to attend. 2 to 5 p.m. Ragsdale- MLK Park (formerly 6th Street Park), 24 East Sixth Street. downtowntempe.com

Dave & Boo-Ster’s Halloween Bash (Oct. 31, 2024). This Halloween, gather your little goblins, ghosts, and ghouls for an evening of wickedly fun entertainment. Your $10 ticket offers incredible value with access to a range of eerie-sistible activities. daveandbusters.com

TUCSON & SURROUNDING AREAS

Nightfall (Dates TBA). After a two-year hiatus, the popular Old Tucson Halloween event returns for its 30th anniversary with a completely new experience. Instead of roaming characters, those brave enough to explore this haunted attraction will have to explore the grounds. How much you experience is completely up to you. Will you help the residents of Nightfall and uncover the town’s hidden secrets or sit back and enjoy the
show! Tickets starts at $29, Passes starts at $69. Old Tucson Entertainment, 201 S. Kinney Road. oldtucson.com/nightfall

Terror in the Corn (Oct. 4  31). Forget houses—how about a haunted cornfield? Enjoy a night of outdoor fright consistently voted as one of the area’s best haunted attractions. The corn is calling. Thursday – Sundays. Tickets starts at $10. 13591 W Avra Valley Rd., Marana. tucsonterrorinthecorn.com

Boo Bash at Lincoln Park (Oct. 19, 2024). Tucson Parks and Recreation presents the Boo Bash at Lincoln Park, soccer fields, 4325 S. Pantano Road. It will be a free, fun-filled night of tricks and treats. Come enjoy carnival games, trunk-or-treat, show off your costumes, graveyard golf, and more. Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks. Remember to bring your own bag to collect candy from all the games and trunk-or-treats. Lincoln Regional Park (Soccer Fields), 4325 South Pantano Road. tucsonaz.gov

Family Festival in the Park (Nov. 16, 2024). Cigna and Tucson Parks and Recreation are proud to present the 16th annual Family Festival in the Park from. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Gene C. Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place. There will be games, prizes, crafts, inflatables, entertainment, and class demonstrations. Reid Park Zoo will have $1 admission (funds going to the Reid Park Zoo’s Conservation Fund), and the Edith Ball Adaptive Recreation Center will host free swimming from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gene C. Reid Park, 900 South Randolph Way. tucsonaz.gov

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair (Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2024).
Get a start on your holiday shopping at the fair held in Gene C. Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 140 vendors from all over the Southwest will be showcasing unique, handmade goods that provide shoppers with a high-quality and diverse selection of items ranging from holiday wreathes, fine jewelry, and gourmet dog treats. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors. Gene C. Reid Park, 900 South Randolph Way. tucsonaz.gov

Marana Fall Festival (Oct. 12, 2024). Join your friends and neighbors as the community celebrates its agrarian roots. This event features: Carnival Rides, Mutton Bustin’ Contest, Live Country Music, a Beer Garden presented by Marana Heritage Conservancy, Movies In Marana, Sunflower Field & Photo Set, Creation Station with FREE Sunflower Crafts, Food Trucks, Artisan & Craft Vendors and more. Marana Heritage River Park, 12375 North Heritage Park Drive. maranaaz.gov

Creature Features at the BOO!seum (Oct. TBA, 2024). Learn about the not-so-spooky Halloween creatures that call the Sonoran Desert home at the Creature Features at the Boo!seum. Bats, owls, snakes, tarantulas, and bugs take center stage in this fun and educational weekend. Visit activity stations around grounds, each with a fun activity! Free with Museum admission. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum,
2021 North Kinney Road. desertmuseum.org

WILCOX

Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie’s Orchard (weekends Sept. 21- 22 & 28 -29 & Oct. 5 -6, 12 -13, 19-20, 26-27, 2024). Fall time at the farm means pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, sunflowers and fall weather!  Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day in the country. Our 12.5-acre, 600,000-stalk corn maze opens every day with three levels of difficulty. The hayride will take you on a ride through the farm to the pumpkin patch where you will find the biggest selection of pumpkins growing on the vine in Arizona! Visit the sunflower field with flowers taller than you, and check out the variety of vegetables to be picked in the fields including fall favorites like broccoli and winter squash. Apple Annies (The Farm), 6405 West Williams Road. Taste of Fall Experience (Sept. 14 – 15, 21 – 22). Indulge in our caramel apple cider slushies, cider donut sundaes, and salted caramel topped apple pie with ice cream and whipped cream. Trust us, it’s a mouth-watering affair that you don’t want to miss. So, mark your calendars for these weekends in September, and join us for an unforgettable celebration of all things autumn! Apple Annies (The Orchard), 2081 West Hardy Road. Corn Maze (Sept. 21 – October 31). Get ready to be blown away by our 12.5-acre corn maze with over 600,000 stalks! Open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Two levels of difficulty. Apple Annies (The Farm), 6405 West Williams Road. appleannies.com

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