News Summary
Arizona is bustling with family-friendly festivals and events this October, including pumpkin patches and seasonal activities. Local highlights include the Tianyu Lights Festival, Phoenix Children’s Spooktacular Sprint, and more. Families can engage in community events and enjoy activities suitable for all ages, creating memorable experiences throughout the vibrant month of fall.
Arizona is bustling with family-friendly activities and festivities throughout October, featuring numerous pumpkin patches, seasonal festivals, and a variety of unique events. Families across the state can indulge in fall activities that highlight the festive spirit of the season, perfect for creating cherished memories.
The month is filled with excitement as local television segment, “Things To Do,” sponsored by Visit Sonora, showcases highlights airing on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 8 p.m. on ABC15, providing residents and visitors insight into the best seasonal happenings. Notable events on the calendar this month include the Tianyu Lights Festival, Billy Moore Days, Phoenix Children’s Spooktacular Sprint & 5K, Día de Los Muertos Festival, The Italian Festival, The Original Phoenix Greek Festival, and Four Peaks Oktoberfest.
Key Pumpkin Patches and Events
Arizona offers several popular pumpkin patches that provide a plethora of activities for families. Mother Nature’s Farm, open daily from September 27 to November 2, features Brooke’s Pumpkin Patch, hayrides, a straw bale maze, and more. Admission is priced at $15 for children aged 1 and under 42 inches tall, and $17 for those above that height, which includes access to the mega slide.
Tolmachoff Farms opens its gates to visitors from October 1 to 31, offering a non-haunted pumpkin patch, corn maze, and petting zoo. The farm’s hours are from 1-8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, extending to 1-10 p.m. on Fridays, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturdays, with Sunday hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission costs $20 for anyone aged 1 and older, while children under one year enter free.
Schnepf Farms hosts its annual Pumpkin & Chili Party from October 3 to 31. Families can enjoy chili tasting, rides, games, and live entertainment during this popular seasonal event. Admission is set at $28.90 per person.
Mortimer Farms presents a Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze from September 26 to October 31, which includes games and activities for all ages. The farm operates from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday, with pricing starting at $21.50 for admission.
MacDonald’s Ranch features a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and hay bale maze, open from October 4 to 31 with admission priced at $15, free for children under 1 year. Vertuccio Farms’ Fall Festival runs from October 3 to November 2, offering attractions such as a pig race ride and ropes course, with admission costing $17 per person and free for children under 2 years.
Community Events and Festivals
The Heritage District in Gilbert invites families to enjoy a free celebration featuring live music, pumpkin displays, and a scavenger hunt from September 26 to November 2. Another highlight is the Spooky Side Pumpkin Patch located next to AMC Desert Ridge, hosting a family-friendly carnival on October 17, filled with activities and giveaways for attendees.
The Arizona Science Center is set to celebrate Halloween with its “Scary Skelebration” event occurring from October 25-31. Additionally, Chandler will present its Halloween Spooktacular on October 31, offering festive activities for families to partake in.
On November 8, the Arizona Fall Fest will take place at Margaret T. Hance Park, featuring local vendors and a designated children’s zone. Admission for this festival is completely free, welcoming families to engage with local culture and fall festivities.
Conclusion
With a variety of activities ranging from pumpkin patches to cultural festivals, October in Arizona promises an array of experiences for families. The state invites you to step into the fall spirit while making the most of the numerous festivities available throughout this vibrant month.
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Additional Resources
- ABC15: 2025 Pumpkin Patches and Seasonal Fun
- AZCentral: Pumpkin Patches in Arizona 2025
- Fox 10 Phoenix: Seen on TV October 15
- Copper Courier: Farms & Festivals for Fall in Phoenix
- Axios: Fall Events in Phoenix 2025
- Wikipedia: Pumpkin
- Google Search: Fall Festivals Arizona
- Google Scholar: Arizona Pumpkin Patches
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Pumpkin
- Google News: Pumpkin Patches Arizona
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