Halloween is almost here, and there’s no better way to celebrate spooky season than picking out a pumpkin. Here are a few local spots to find the perfect one.
Halloween Town Pumpkin Patch
This is the first year Halloween Town will haunt the Phoenix Premium Outlets. Through October 31, patrons can pick pumpkins and then participate in face painting, arts and crafts, carnival games, rides and more.
4976 Premium Outlets Way, Chandler, 480-859-4477, halloweentownaz.com
Justice Brothers Ranch & U-Pick
Look forward to lots of fun farm photo ops and a pumpkin decorating station at this local ranch, which has been in operation since 1928.
14629 W. Peoria Ave., Waddell, 623-935-3711, justicebrothersupick.com
MacDonald’s Ranch
Guests can peruse pumpkins, play with miniature ponies, pigs, goats and sheep at the petting zoo, pan for gold, explore the hay maze and play games like Deluxe Jenga.
26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 480-585-0239, macdonaldsranch.com
Mortimer Family Farms
This family-friendly farm is a cornucopia of fun during the fall season, with pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, more than 40 farm-inspired games and rides, farm animals, Friday night barn dances and food and craft vendors.
12907 E. State Route 169, Dewey, 928-830-1116, mortimerfarmsaz.com
Mother Nature’s Farm
Mother Nature’s Farm stocks their patch daily with fresh pumpkins that range from one ounce to 500 pounds. Kids of all ages can also enjoy an air bounce, hayrides, spider web crawl and an adventure maze.
1663 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert, 480-507-0074, mothernaturesfarm.com
Rocker 7 Farm Patch
This scenic farm boasts a petting zoo, crop maze, jumping pillow, hay pyramid, sunflower field and, of course, a sprawling pumpkin patch perfect for fall photos.
19601 W. Broadway Rd., Buckeye, 623-208-8676, rocker7farmpatch.com
Schnepf Farms
Every Thursday through Sunday until October 27, Schnepf Farms throws the ultimate fall fiesta. The Pumpkin and Chili Party celebrates all things fall with a chili dinner, hayrides, games, a petting zoo, bonfires, a roller coaster, fireworks and plenty of pumpkins ready to be picked.
24610 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek, 480-987-3100, schnepffarms.com
Tolmachoff Farms
Home to the Arizona Field of Screams haunted corn maze, Tolmachoff Farms is certainly spooky. There’s plenty of family-friendly activities as well, including a mini corn maze, petting zoo, hay pyramid and bounce house.
5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale, 602-999-3276, tolmachoff-farms.com
Vertuccio Farms
In addition to a plethora of pumpkins, fall at Vertuccio Farms means a five-acre corn maze, mini golf, pumpkin bowling, ziplining and more.
4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa, 480-882-1482, vertucciofarms.com
