2026 Fall & Halloween Around the Valley
Sept. 26–Nov 1 Mother Nature’s Farm Pumpkin Patch
1663 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon–Sun
Explore the pumpkin patch, straw bale maze, hayride, spider web crawl, pedal cars, corn pit, tire mountain, and more. Entrance fee includes a pumpkin to take home. Admission is $15 to $17 per person.
www.mothernaturesfarm.com/fall-festival/
Oct. 1–31 Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze at Tolmachoff Farms
5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale. Hours vary.
Find your perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. Navigate your way through the family and mini maze, experience the petting zoo, jumping pillow, corn box and play areas. Admission is $20 per person. No charge for children 1 and under.
www.tolmachoff-farms.com
Oct. 1–31 Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party
24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek. Days, times, & prices vary.
Enjoy the hay rides, roller coaster, honeybee adventure ride, hyperloop extreme ride, peddle train ride, jumping pillows, and more. Satisfy your hunger and thirst at the chili grill or try some roasted corn, funnel cakes and lemonade. $28.95 per person. No charge for children 2 and under. See website for discount tickets ($15) for military, first responder and seniors.
www.pumpkinandchiliparty.com
Oct 2–31 Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms
4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa. Hours vary.
Families will have fun with activities like pig race ride, ropes course, corn maze, petting zoo, super mega slide, carnival games, and more. $17 per person and ages 2 years and under are free. See website for group rates, military, first responder and senior discounts.
www.vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival
Oct 3–30 MacDonald’s Ranch Pumpkin Patch
26540 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Visit the petting zoo, enjoy lawn and carnival games, scavenger hunt and more. Admission is $15 per person. Children 23 months and younger are free. Check website for discounts.
https://macdonaldsranch.com/pumpkin-patch
Oct. 17 Scottsdale Fall Festival
Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. 5–9 p.m.
Get your costumes ready and bring the whole family down for a bigger, better Fall Festival experience! Trick or Treating, live music, games, arts and crafts.
Free event. Bring money for food, drink and vendor purchases.
https://community.scottsdaleaz.gov/260203159
Oct. 18 Pirate’s Day at Enchanted Island Amusement Park
1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix. 11a.m.–7 p.m.
Dress like a pirate and see live circus acts with juggling, balancing and acrobatics, fire-eaters and tight rope performers. Enjoy pirate activities, games and a treasure hunt. General admission $29.50 plus tax.
Oct. 23–25 Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 5–9:30 p.m.
Over 20+ hot air balloons from around the country join in the Halloween festivities this year! Each balloon is a trick-or-treat station with candy & treats handed out all night long! Spooky costume contests, tethered balloon rides, and 4,000 pounds of candy! Ticket prices vary.
www.azspooktacular.com
Oct. 23 Tempe’s Family BOO Bash
Kiwanis Park–North soccer fields, 6111 S. All American Way, Tempe 6–10 p.m.
Free family fun with train rides, a dance party, costume contest and parade.
Bring your blankets and settled in for our featured flick, Toy Story 5 (PG). Bring money for concessions and carnival games.
www.tempe.gov/government/community-services/family-fun/halloween-carnival
Oct. 24 Haunting on Main Street
1 N. Macdonald, Downtown Mesa 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Inviting all boos and ghouls to float down to Main Street for some Halloween trick-or-treating! Downtown Mesa merchants are handing out candy and goodies to costumed children on Saturday. This event will also feature themed games, activities, cotton candy, and crafts on Macdonald and Main Street.
www.downtownmesa.com/do/downtown-mesa-haunting-on-main
Oct. 24 & 25 Dia de los Muertos Festival Mesa
Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main St. Sat 12–10p.m. Sun 12–5 p.m.
This free event features live performances, music, food and activities.
www.mesaartscenter.com/diadelosmuertos-festival
Oct. 24 Apache Junction Halloween Festival
Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W. Southern Ave. 4–8 p.m.
Trunk or treat, costume contest for humans and canines, inflatables and crafts. Festival and all activities are Free.
https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/962/halloween-Festival
Oct. 24 MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival
Arizona Center, 455 N. 3rd St., Phoenix 5–9 p.m.
Ceremony, art, performances & community altar. Free admission.
Oct. 28–30 Spooky Safari at the Phoenix Zoo
455 W. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Put on your costume and bring a bag to collect goodies. Enjoy activities, candy treat stations, games, face painting and more. $18 per person. No charge for children 2 & under.
www.phoenixzoo.org/events/spooky-safari/
Oct. 30 Chandler Halloween Spooktacular
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E. Commonwealth Ave. 5:30–8:30 p.m.
A boo-nanza of spooky shenanigans that are sure to delight ghouls and boos of all ages. 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. Free admission–food and beverages will be available for sale.
chandleraz.gov/events/Halloween-spooktacular
Oct. 30 Mesa Police Department Trunk or Treat
Fiesta Sub-Station, 1010 W. Grove Ave, Mesa 6–8 p.m.
Kids, put on your costume and collect goodies.
Nov 14 Nature Fest Phoenix
Rio Salado 7th Ave. Trailhead, Phoenix, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.– 8 a.m. River Clean Up.
Mark your calendars for Nature Fest PHX! Bring the family for to see live wildlife, Plant for pollinators, embrace creativity in the Art zone, shows and presentations in the Nature Nook. PLUS, hourly drawings for cool prizes!
www.phoenix.gov/naturefestphx
