Fall in Arizona means one thing for families: pumpkin patch season is here, and the Valley delivers big. Several farms are opening their gates with corn mazes, hayrides, petting zoos, and pumpkins in every size. Below, we break down the dates, pricing, and activities for each patch, organized by opening day, so you can start planning your earliest outing. Pick your patch, gather the family, and make a weekend of it with a GoodNight Stay!
Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Patch
Where: 12907 E State Route 169, Dewey, AZ
When: September 25 – October 31, 2026
Roughly 90 minutes north of the Valley and 30 minutes outside Prescott, Mortimer Farms is the largest harvest destination in the Prescott area, and it’s built to fill an entire day. Families can wander the u-pick pumpkin patch, tackle this year’s “Proud to Be Farmers” corn maze, ride the Grain Train, and meet farm animals up close. Weekends bring live entertainment, including dirt-bike daredevils, a lumberjack show, pig races, storytellers, and fire-dancer shows. Tickets run $16.50 to $27.50 depending on the package, and season passes are available online or at the gate.
Mother Nature’s Farm
Where: 1663 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ
When: Dates: September 26 – November 1, 2026
This family-owned children’s discovery farm keeps the focus squarely on hands-on play. Admission is $17 for guests taller than 42 inches (which includes access to the Mega Slide), $15 for shorter guests, and free for babies under a year old, and every paid ticket comes with a pumpkin to take home. Kids can climb through a spider web crawl, race through a straw bale maze, spin in human hamster wheels, take a hayride, pedal go-karts, try bull roping, dig through a corn pit, and slide down the tire mountain. The farm also sells straw bales and corn stalks separately, a nice bonus if you’re decorating for the season.
Schnepf Farms
Where: 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ
When: October 1 – 31, 2026
Now celebrating its 85th anniversary, Schnepf Farms turns its Pumpkin & Chili Party into one of the biggest fall festivals in the state. General admission is $28.95 per person (2 and under are free) and covers the 10-acre corn maze, u-pick pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pig races, hayrides, bonfires, live music on two stages, and a lineup of rides that spans a roller coaster, two vintage carousels, a giant slide, and several new additions this year, like the Barnyard Stampede coaster and the Phoenix Raceway pedal cart experience. Warm up with the farm’s famous chili and other harvest-season food. Frequent visitors can pick up a season pass for $110, good for unlimited entry all month plus a 5% discount at the shops, bakery, and pumpkin patch.
Tolmachoff Farms
Where: 5726 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ
When: October 1 – 31, 2026
A four-generation family farm, Tolmachoff Farms shifts its summer produce stand into a full fall festival every October. The centerpiece is a large pumpkin patch alongside a 6-acre corn maze, with a mini-maze built for younger children who aren’t ready for the big one yet. The farm’s AZ Field of Screams runs on the same grounds after dark for older thrill-seekers, so daytime hours stay geared toward families. Pricing details are still being finalized for the season, so check the farm’s site closer to opening day.
Vertuccio Farms
Where: 4011 S Power Rd, Mesa, AZ
When: October 2 – 31, 2026
Known for the Valley’s longest-running corn maze, Vertuccio Farms leans into “Cooler Days in the Corn Maze” as its fall theme. Presale general admission is $10 per person, with gate pricing at $17 (children 2 and under are always free), and groups of 30 or more can book at $13 per person. Included in every ticket: a 5-acre corn maze scavenger hunt, petting zoo, super mega slide, mini golf, carnival games, a barrel train ride, giant tube roll, jump pads, and a playground, plus new additions this year like a ropes course, a pig race ride, and an egg roll rush.
MacDonald’s Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Where: 26540 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
When: October 3 – 31, 2026
Set on a working ranch in north Scottsdale, MacDonald’s Ranch leans into a Western theme that kids love. Admission is $15 per person any day of the week, with children 23 months and younger admitted free, and a handful of standing discounts, including $2 off daily for veterans, teachers, first responders, and seniors, plus a Thursday discount for parents and grandparents. Ticket price covers the petting zoo, gold panning, hay-bale maze, pedal car track, corn sensory pools, and a scavenger hunt, with extras like pony rides, the barrel train, and the mechanical bull available for a small additional fee. Frequent visitors can grab a season pass for $50, good for five visits plus a free small pumpkin on the first trip. Parking is free, and same-day re-entry is allowed.
Keep the Fall Fun Going All Weekend
With many patches, dozens of corn mazes, and one very full pumpkin-picking season, Arizona’s fall lineup is worth turning into more than a day trip. Book a GoodNight Stay close to your favorite patch and skip the long drive home after a day of hayrides and pig races, giving the kids plenty of time to wind down and the whole family more time to enjoy the weekend. Save 15% on select Arizona homes for stays September 1–October 31, 2026, with code AZSTAY15 when you book by October 28. Every good outing deserves a GoodNight to close it out. Start planning your patch-hopping weekend today!
