Sept. 23–Oct. 31 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 maze, hayride, spider web crawl, pedal cars, corn pit, bubbles and more. Entrance fee includes a Wizard of OZ pumpkin to take home. $15 per person. No charge for children 1 and under.
www.mothernaturesfarm.com/pumpkinpatch
Sept. 23–Oct. 31 Screamin’ Green Hauntoween
Crayola Experience, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler M-F 10-4, Weekends 10-6.
Halloween family fun. Make spooky crafts like a monster mask, a bat bookmark and spooky spider. Explore the attractions and go on a scavenger hunt. $24.99 per person, $3 discount when you purchase your tickets online. No charge for children 2 and under.
www.crayolaexperience.com/chandler
Sept. 29–Oct. 30 Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms
4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa. Hours vary.
Families will have fun with activities like mini golf, the corn maze, petting zoo, carnival games, giant slide, train ride, air pillow, jumping pad and more. $15 per person. No charge for children 2 and under. Military, First Responders and Senior discounts available.
www.vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival
Oct. 4–29 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. $17 per person. No charge for children 1 and under.
www.tolmachoff-farms.com/new/pumpkin-days/
Oct. 5–29 Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek. Days vary. Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, carousel rides, zip lines, jumping pillows, giant board games and more. $25.95 per person. No charge for children 2 and under. See website for military and first responder discounts.
Oct. 15 Pirate’s Day at Enchanted Island Amusement Park
1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix. Noon–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 $8.75–$28.75.
Oct. 21 & 22 Dia de los Muertos Mesa
Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main St., Mesa 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate at this free annual event. Performances, music, food and activities.
www.mesaartscenter.com/diadelosmuertos
Oct. 25–27 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. $15 per person. No charge for children 2 and under.
www.phoenixzoo.org/events/spooky-safari/
Oct. 27 & 28 Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 5–9:30 p.m.
Glowing hot air balloons, costume contest, candy stations, inflatables, tethered balloon rides and more. Admission: $22 adults, $17 for kids 3–12, no charge for kids 2 and under.
Oct. 27 Tempe’s Family Boo Bash
Kiwanis Parks–North soccer fields, Mill Avenue & All America Way, Tempe 6–10 p.m.
Free family fun with train rides, a dance party, parade, costume contest and E. T. the movie.
www.tempe.gov/government/community-services/family-fun/halloween-carnival
Oct. 28 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. Free admission. Some activities require the purchase of tickets.
www.apachejunctionaz.gov/962/Halloween-Festival
Oct. 28 Spooky Sprint 5K at Valley of the Sun YMCA
Tempe Family YMCA, 7070 S. Rural Road.
5th annual Spooky Sprint 5K road race. All proceeds help send kids to camp at the Y.
www.valleyymca.org/events-calendar/tempe-family-ymca-spooky-sprint-5k/
Oct. 28 Free Family Halloween Bash
Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard, 9500 Via de Ventura, Scottsdale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Costume contest, trick-or-treating, bounce houses, slides, live entertainment and raffles.
www.azboardwalk.com/event/free-family-fun-halloween-bash-2/
Oct. 29 Dia de los Muertos Phoenix
Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix 2–7 p.m.
Mask making, sugar skull decorating, yucca weaving, entertainment, artists and vendors. Free admission.
Oct. 29 Tempe Halloween Stroll
Ragsdale-MLK park (6th Street Park), downtown Tempe 2–5 p.m.
Free family event with games, crafts, a costume contest, trick or treating and more.
www.downtowntempe.com/events/Halloween-stroll
