marana pumpkin patch field trip

• Pricing & Tickets
• Calendar & Hours
• Food & Drink
• Pumpkin Patch
• Christmas Express
• "Fun"-raisers

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we bring outside food or drinks?

Do you offer refunds, can i bring my dog, do you accept credit cards, can we bring in water, when is the best time to visit if i want to avoid crowds, how can i schedule a field trip, can we go to the pumpkin patch without paying admission, do you offer military discounts.

• Skip to primary navigation
• Skip to main content
• Skip to primary sidebar
• Skip to footer

Get more fun ideas!

Desert Chica

Southern Arizona Blogger

Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival 2021

September 27, 2021 · Karen · 12 Comments

Sharing is caring!

Come celebrate the best pumpkin patch in Southern Arizona. The Post Farms’ Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival is now 10 years old and moving to a new location.

Curious what it’s like to visit the Marana Pumpkin Patch? You’re in luck, we’ve gone almost every year since it’s opened and think it’s the perfect local event for whole family during the Halloween season in Tucson.

New at the Marana Pumpkin Patch in 2021

This is a big year for the Marana Pumpkin Patch, they’ve moved to a new, much bigger location. Luckily it really isn’t much further if you are taking the 1-10 to get there, just take Pinal Airpark Exit and head west.

With the much larger location you will find lots of space and the attractions are much more spread out. While it does require more walking, the potential for crowding is less. Don’t worry most of your favorite attractions are open at the new location with the addition of a few more.

Notable improvements for me include real bathrooms (vs. just port-a-potties) are now available near the new food barn. The food barn is much larger, with more seating and large fans blowing to help keep it cooler. Plus paved sidewalks throughout the facility to improve accessibility for parents with strollers or wagons.

Why should you visit the Marana Pumpkin Patch?

Visiting the Marana Pumpkin Patch is the perfect way to celebrate fall in Tucson. It’s the very best family friendly venue in Southern Arizona for fall festivities, pumpkins, and fun activities.

Marana Pumpkin Patch Attractions

The Marana Pumpkin Patch features a corn maze with varying levels, tractor rides to their 50 acres of pumpkin fields to pick your own perfect pumpkin, farm animals, food and lots of fun rides for kids of all ages. All of the attractions below are included in the price of admission at the Marana Pumpkin Patch:

Unique Corn Mazes

There are three levels of corn mazes. The Little Pumpkins Route is short and easy with an estimated time of 10-30 minutes to complete. The Intermediate Adventurer maze is moderately difficult with an estimated time of 30-60 minutes to complete. The Advanced Explorers maze is long and challenging and will likely require more than 1 hour to complete.

We don’t usually spend a lot of time in the corn maze. There is just so many more things to do and there isn’t enough time to do it all. Plus Corn mazes aren’t fun when its blazing hot either, so keep the weather in mind before entering one and make sure you have water with you.

Wagon Ride to Pumpkin Patch

The wagon ride to the pumpkin patch is included in admission. However the pumpkins are not. Pumpkins are 50¢ per pound. There are usually pumpkins of all sizes and colors available, although orange pumpkins are the most predominant.

Even if you don’t plan on buying a pumpkin, you can still ride out to the pumpkin patch and take some fun fall photos. They usually have some pumpkins already picked and ready for purchase if you don’t want to ride out to the pumpkin patch.

The wagon rides to the pumpkin patch don’t start until 10 AM. There is a small exit at the pumpkin patch check out area, and wagons available to help you take your pumpkins to you car.

Diesel Train Rides

Riding a diesel train around the pumpkin patch is a big hit with most little kids. My tweens/teens aren’t as excited by that anymore but if you happen to visit the Marana Pumpkin Patch during their Marana Christmas on the Farm event, don’t skip the train rides. The highlight of the Marana Christmas on the Farm event is their Christmas Express train rides through holiday light displays.

Straw Mountain

There is no straw mountain at the the 2021 Marana Pumpkin Patch. It’s possible we will see a version of it return in future years.

Climbing the giant straw mountain at the center of the festival is a challege people of all ages takes on. Whether it’s up just a few bales or racing to the top, everyone is tempted to climb it. Plus it makes a great back drop of family photos.

Petting Zoo

There is a wide variety of animals in the petting zoo including goats, alpacas, sheep, miniature horses and baby chickens. Don’t worry there is also a hand washing station located right there.

The pig races are silly but fun to watch. Head over and cheer for your favorite pig. They are scheduled at specific times throughout the day, so sometimes we don’t make it over at the right time to watch.

The good news is that there is now shade over the benches so it’s much easier to sit down and wait before the races start.

Farm Playland

The farm themed playground was one of my boys’ favorite things over the years. It’s large and perfect for bigger kids too. They have a much bigger play area now at the new location (see picture above).

We skipped it on this trip now that my boys are 11 & 14 but I did like the shade I saw and a much bigger area for kids to run around the play. I even saw sand equipment like wheel barrows for kids to play with.

Climbing on Farm Equipment

There was tractors set up near the entrance and buildings for kids to climb up on take take pictures. Sometimes you can sweet talk your teenage to take pictures on them as well. 😉

Jumping Pillow

The best part of the jumping pillows is that they are fun for everyone. And exhausting for everyone. 😉

They usually designate one jumping pillow for younger kids which is nice. This is one activity that will wear everyone out even young kids who act like energizer bunnies.

Peddle Carts

The Peddle Carts were not available in 2021. I hope they return in 2022.

The peddle carts will also wear you out. The kids love them anyway!

Super Slide

The super slide is a a giant slide like you would see at a county fair. Parents can ride down it with kiddos in front if they are super little.

Tractor Train

A smaller ride for smaller kids, I love that they offer a variety of attractions for little kids.

Mini Diggers

The mini diggers were a hit even with my kids as they got older! These were still a hit with teenagers.

Mini Tractors

A great option for little kids who can’t ride the pedal cars. They do allow big kids to ride these as well.

The trikes seem to have replaced the pedal carts. There are large trikes for adults and bigger kids and smaller trikes for little kids. My boys liked them but they prefer the pedal carts.

Cyclone Swing

The Cyclone swing is similar to a swing ride you’d find at a local carnival or county fair.

Cornado Swing

More information after we attend opening weekend.

This ride reminded me of the pirate ship at the county fair when I was a kid but on a much smaller scale.

Honey Bee Ride

Food at the Marana Pumpkin Patch

Food options have greatly improved over the years at the Marana Pumpkin Patch. As the venue grew so did the food choices.

This year the Food Barn offered x, x, x and didn’t open until 11AM. Right next door is the bakery with x, x, x and more.

There was also a few additional concession stands with snacks, drinks and treats available so you don’t have to walk too far if you get hungry or thirsty.

You are not allowed to bring your own food into the Marana Pumpkin Patch. You are allowed to bring one bottle of water per person.

Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival Location

The Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival is now located at 14950 N. Trico Road.

From I-10 exit at Pinal Airpark Road (Exit 232) and take the Pinal Airpark Road West to Trico Road. Turn left on Trico Road and drive approve 1.8 miles to the Marana Pumpkin Patch entrance on the left.

Marana Pumpkin Patch Dates and Hours

The Marana Pumpkin Patch is open Thursdays – Sundays, October 2nd-October 31st. Thursdays and Fridays are open from 3pm-8pm. Saturdays and Sundays are open from 9am-8pm.

Coupons for Marana Pumpkin Patch

There aren’t any coupons or discount codes for the Marana Pumpkin Patch. They’ve increased their admission rate over the years quite a bit as they have added attractions.

The first year it was only $4 admission (CRAZY) but it had very limited things to do. The next year the price jumped quite a bit but included a pumpkin and more attractions, basically as the price goes up so does the fun value.

The only deals now for the Marana Pumpkin Patch are to visit during opening weekend or during a weekday when prices are a few dollars cheaper.

I recommend following the Marana Pumpkin Patch on social media, they often host giveaways for tickets on those platforms.

Marana Pumpkin Patch Prices

Admission to the Marana Pumpkin Patch cost $15-$17 per person depending upon when you visit. Weekdays (Thursday and Fridays) are only $15, in addition opening weekend (October 2nd and 3rd) is also only $15 per person. Weekend admission (after the 1st weekend in October) is $17 per person. Children 2 years old and under are free.

There are a few attractions not included with admission. The zip line costs $10, and it appears to be taller and longer than previous years. Both boys did it again this year an had fun.

The apple/pumpkin cannon costs $1 per shot. My boys love firing the cannon so we typically plan on doing this extra event.

New this year was a rock climbing wall for $8. Boy boys tried it, Quinn actually climbed twice.

Pony rides are $7 each and pumpkins cost $0.50/lb. Remember the wagon ride out to the pumpkin patch is included with admission.

New Marana Pumpkin Patch Location

The new Marana Pumpkin Patch is much larger and spread out. I think it’s set up a lot better for strollers and wagons. There is coolers blowing in the Food Barn and lots of additional seating. There is also real bathrooms available next to the bakery, along with several sets of port o potties scattered throughout the venue.

Does the Marana Pumpkin Patch have a haunted house?

Nope. There isn’t anything scary at the Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival. If you crave scary, the Terror in the Corn Maze attraction is also located in Marana now.

The Marana Pumpkin Patch has changed and grown greatly over the years. Check out our pumpkin adventures in 2012 and 2013 here .

MORE MEMORIES, LESS PLANNING!

Celebrate little moments year round with your kids. Sign up to receive a free guide with 25+ fun activities to do with your kids (a $4.99 value).

Reader Interactions

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

By using this form you agree with the storage and handling of your data by this website. *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

Suzanne says

October 25, 2011 at 11:26 am

I was so wondering if it was worth it, never having gone there! I definitely want to take my son next year! Yesterday we went to Apple Annie’s with his preschool and it was fun, but this looks like MORE fun!

October 28, 2011 at 11:46 am

Hi Suzanne,

We haven’t ever tried apple annies.. it just seems so much farther to us. But maybe we will try it next year!

October 27, 2011 at 4:40 pm

Hey KC! Thanks for all the great advice. I have been wondering about this one. You gave such great specifics! All of your info is super-helpful because our kids are approximately the same ages. Not all the places are a great value with the littler peeps. For example: we usually skip a corn maze but could totally rock that hay bale maze! I’ll let you know where we end up. Next year might just have to be a two pumpkin patch October!

October 28, 2011 at 11:45 am

We are thinking trying a 2nd one out tomorrow. Maybe the Aqua Linda one.. I see they have a hay bale maze too…

If I do I will post on that one too.. I am glad the details on this one were helpful for you!! I hope you guys have fun on your own pumpkin patch adventure!

Yolanda says

October 28, 2011 at 8:58 am

How can I get there? any link with directions? Thx

October 28, 2011 at 11:38 am

If you move your cursor over Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival in the first sentence, there is a link you can click.

Hi, I’m Karen!

I’m a mom to two boys, Arizona native, and travel lover. Desert Chica is my place to share a peek into our life and the easy and inexpensive costumes, crafts and desserts I like to make. “If I can do it, anyone can!” Learn more about me here

Amazon Disclosure:  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

• About Karen
• Contact Me!
• In The Press

• Pumpkin Patches
• Browse By State
• Advertise With Us

Set Your Location

Marana pumpkin patch & farm festival cookie -->, share your review.

Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival Marana, AZ

Contact Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival

There's no better way to celebrate the fall season than joining us for some fun at Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival. With our 50 acre field, it's an event you won't want to miss this year! Get lost in two of the most exciting corn mazes in Arizona, found right in your Marana backyard! Take a stroll with your family and friends through the tall fields and see if you can find your way out! Make sure you don't wander off alone in the maze, or you may risk being late for Thanksgiving dinner! Attractions: Wagon Ride Tractor Train Ride Straw Mountain Kids Zone Petting Zoo Pig Races Rubber Duck Races Jumping Pillow 1/4 Scale Diesel Train Peddle Cart Ride Pumpkin Train Ride

Latest Reviews

Newsletter Signup

Subscribe now to receive upcoming events, scary good savings & more this Halloween season!

Home » Blog » Marana Pumpkin Patch

Marana Pumpkin Patch

As it has expanded over the years, Marana Pumpkin Patch has become so much more than just a place to pick pumpkins. With a fall festival atmosphere, you can enjoy rides, pig races, a corn maze, NEW paddleboats, and more! Marana Pumpkin Patch is our favorite way to kick off the fall season! From the attractions down to the autumnal colors of the flowers, they do a great job of making it feel like fall, despite October temperatures in Arizona.

• October 26, 2023

An awesome aspect of Marana Pumpkin Patch is that the majority of activities are included in your entry ticket. Some of those activities include the corn maze, jumping pillows, a train ride, carnival rides, the super slide, and the new paddle boats! Take a look at the big map at the entrance to plan out your visit. It’s easy to spend half a day or more exploring and enjoying all of the activities.

Plan to walk quite a bit here as the venue is spread out. They’ve paved most of the pathways, so you can definitely bring a stroller or wagon! We loved going in the late afternoon and enjoying the sunset on the beautiful property. At the north end of the venue, you can find the hayride that takes you out to the pumpkin patch as well as a beautiful field of sunflowers and an oversized porch swing that’s perfect for family pics!

One of our kids’ favorite activities is along the way to the hayride: the mini-diggers. Another kids fave is the big red playground and the adults enjoyed the mostly peaceful train ride around the property. One of my favorite things about Marana Pumpkin Patch is that it feels like they thought about the adults’ experience alongside the kids’ and we truly enjoy walking around the beautiful grounds.

What food will be available for purchase is often a mystery at events like the Marana Pumpkin Patch but they had it covered with plenty of options including multiple concession stands, a food truck, the Rusty Barn Cantina (with adult beverages), and the Red Barn Grill. For dinner, we chose the Red Barn Grill which had an assortment of burgers and sandwiches, pizza, and kid’s meals. My husband loved the Chili Jack Burger and we also liked the pulled pork sandwich and cheeseburger. Prices weren’t too bad either, starting from $6.

While they sell a limited number of entry tickets at the door, it’s recommended to buy tickets in advance on their website . This event runs now through October 29th and they are open Thursday through Sunday. Ticket prices range from $18-$23 depending on the day of the week you choose to visit. Marana Pumpkin Patch is located about 90 minutes from Phoenix and 30 minutes from downtown Tucson.

We’re looking forward to checking out their Christmas event, the Marana Christmas Express coming this December! Check out their website for more info.

More great pumpkin patches around Arizona can be found here !

Abbey is a mom of two children and lives in Oro Valley with her husband, Tyler. A long-time travel lover, she loves exploring as a family and talking with her kids about their experiences. Abbey loves reading, writing, and Sunday mornings spent in bed. Follow @abbeyjowriter on Instagram where she writes about motherhood, neurodiversity, and mental health.

View all posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Notify me of follow-up comments by email.

Notify me of new posts by email.

• Fall , marana , Marana pumpkin patch , Outdoor , Pumpkin Patch , Tucson

Phoenix With Kids lists activities, destinations, and things to do in Phoenix with kids.

Enchanted Island Park Splash Pad in Phoenix

• May 14, 2024

Join our weekly newsletter for a summary of everything new each week.

© 2024 Phoenix With Kids | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Media Kit

Phoenix With Kids

Join our weekly email newsletter

Watch our videos

Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival

Top ways to experience nearby attractions

Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival (AZ): Hours, Address - Tripadvisor

• Mon - Thu 15:00 - 19:00
• Fri - Sun 09:00 - 19:00
• (8.80 mi) White Stallion Ranch
• (9.49 mi) The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
• (4.87 mi) Ranch house on 5 acres, family and pet friendly, totally private
• (6.65 mi) Secluded Marana Home w/ Viewing Decks + Privacy!
• (3.25 mi) Valley Of The Sun Rv
• (0.92 mi) Luna Cafe
• (9.52 mi) Core Kitchen & Wine Bar
• (2.43 mi) Bisbee Breakfast Club
• (2.35 mi) R & R Pizza Express
• (8.60 mi) Cayton's Restaurant

Guide to Arizona's Miniature Railroads

The marana pumpkin patch and farm railroad.

          The MPP & FF RR is a seasonal railroad operation located on the Post Farms in Marana, AZ. The railroad operates during most of October and weekends only in December each year. In 2018, the �Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival� dates are October 6�30 and the �Christmas on the Farm� dates are December 7-9, 14�16 and 21�23. As with any event, you should call or visit their website in advance to check for days and hours of operation, prices and directions. The telephone no. is 520-305-5481 and the website is www.maranapumpkinpatch.com

          The past three years, I have traveled the 115 miles each way from Peoria to the small town of Marana to attend the Fall event and look forward to visiting each year. The railroad is called the Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival Railroad. They run two trains on 15 inch gauge, 12 pound rail over a modified loop that winds through corn fields and around the perimeter of the festival grounds. They run through a wooden tunnel and have a large shaded loading platform. The ride takes about nine minutes and is just under a mile in length. On my visits, every train is full or close and there is typically a short waiting line that moves quickly. The trains run constantly.

          Every year there is additional equipment. Some of the equipment is lettered for the New York Central and was previously seen at the ATT & NW of the John Woods Family. Some of the equipment ran previously at the Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Railroad of Don Guill and some equipment including aluminum gons, enclosed coaches and an aluminum caboose are new and manufactured in the Custom Built Trailers and Products shops of Don Guill in Shandon, OH. All of the equipment is very comfortable and they do have some ADA equipment for special guests.

          During the Fall event, they attract 6000 visitors a day by featuring family and kid friendly activities. The event features two corn mazes, huge jumping pillows, a petting zoo, zip line, air cannons firing apples at various targets, the pumpkin patch and many other activities.

          There are plans to move the festivals to a larger section of the farm a short distance away that will allow greater expansion of the event and an even longer train ride. Additional railroad equipment is being purchased with this expansion in mind. I am already looking forward to this October.

          Time is always at a premium for me in December and I have not made it down to Marana to attend a �Christmas on the Farm� event yet. I have heard the light displays and the entire ambiance is really special. I hope to make it down there this Christmas.

WANDER IN ARIZONA

ARIZONA TRAVEL BLOG

17 PUMPKIN PATCHES IN ARIZONA TO VISIT

• Recent Posts

• HIGHWAYS & VORTEXES: A PHOENIX TO SEDONA ADVENTURE - February 27, 2024
• FROM CACTI TO CANYONS: THE PHOENIX TO BISBEE ROAD TRIP YOU NEED - February 21, 2024
• TUCSON TO BISBEE – A ROAD TRIP LESS ORDINARY! - February 21, 2024

Are you looking for the best pumpkin patches in Arizona? If you are waiting to explore Arizona pumpkin patches with your kids for a fun day trip or a weekend in the fall to let your inner child find the joys of Az pumpkin patches, we got you covered.

One of the best things to look forward to in Arizona as the hot days makes way for the fantastic fall colours all over the Grand Canyon state are the fall events and activities, especially fun pumpkin patches and apple orchards in Arizona.

As the temperatures slowly drop, mornings get chilly, and the afternoons remain warm, Halloween decorations go up in the neighbourhoods, signalling the arrival of the fall.

You are not alone in being drawn by the bright oranges, the giant leaves, the corn fields, and lots of fun family activities when falling colours the United States.

Whether you are looking to pick Pumpkins for carving a jack-o-lantern for Halloween, bake delicious Pumpkin delicacies, or want a fun holiday navigating corn mazes, petting animals, and hayrides with your kids and friends, this guide has it all.

This guide comprises the best pumpkin patches in AZ with their address, timings, opening days and event details, including Phoenix pumpkin patches, Flagstaff pumpkin patch, Prescott pumpkin patches, Glendale pumpkin patch and Gilbert pumpkin patch.

Read this guide to plan a perfect fall trip with your family.

Table of Contents

BEST PUMPKIN PATCHES IN ARIZONA

Schnepf farm.

• Location –  Queen Creek
• Address –  24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
• Opening days –  October 1st to November 1st
• Opening days & hours –  Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday – 10 AM to 9 PM
• Entry Fees –  $24

While Schnepf Farms, known for its summer peaches, is a 5,000-acre farm in Queen Creek.

Every Fall, it becomes one of the top hotspots for people looking to go for one of the pumpkin patches in Arizona.

In Queen Creek, this pumpkin patch experience on Schnepf Farms starts on the 1st of October and ends on the 1st of November, and the farm is famous for its 

Pumpkin and Chili Party is a unique fall experience with tons of fun.

It is an Agritainment Park that features amusement park-type rides with a country twist.

There are more than a dozen rides, many food trucks, and entertainment with something in store for everyone.

There are two corn mazes, one for kids and another for adults, and a petting zoo.

You can roast marshmallows, whiz across a zip line, ride a roller coaster, play miniature golf, enjoy rock climbing, yard games, face painting stations, hay rides, watch pig races, a BMX show and a spectacular fireworks display, 

There is no better way than savouring an excellent chilli dinner at the farm’s restaurant after you have had your share of running on high adrenaline with all the games and entertainment.

Also, check out the on-site bakery and store for pies, cinnamon rolls, sauces and salsas after picking the best pumpkins.

Due to its immense popularity, it is best to book your tickets in advance online on their official website, which costs around $24 per person.

MORTIMER FARMS

• Location –  Dewey
• Address –  12907 AZ-169, Dewey, AZ 86327, United States
• Opening days –  September 10th to October 31st
• Opening days & hours –  8 AM to 6 PM every day
• Entry Fees –  start at $16

If you are in Phoenix in the fall, add a side trip to Mortimer Farms in Dewey, only 90 minute drive from the city because it is among the best pumpkin patches in Arizona.

Mortimer Farms offers a 15-acre pumpkin patch packed with bright orange pumpkins and a 15-acre corn maze.

The Farms is famous for its Pumpkin Fest and Corn Maze, held every fall between September and October.

It is one of the best Arizona Pumpkin patches to visit for an action-packed day with your kids.

Apart from picking, carving and decorating pumpkins, enjoy barrel train rides, hayrides, zip lines, and farm games, including ropes course races, corn hole games, slides, karaoke, and pig and dog races. 

Stroll across the 80-acre land for the best photos of the glowing pumpkins. Let your kids get close to sheep, goats, chickens and donkeys.

Refuel yourself after these activities with their varieties of delicious farm-to-table foods.

As the night sets in, it is time for live entertainment. On weekends, there is Friday Night Barn Dance, live music concerts, and Fire Dance performances.

Since it is one of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona, their tickets sell quickly, so reserve spots before you plan your trip.

APPLE ANNIE’S PUMPKIN PATCH

• Location –  Wilcox
• Address –  6405 Williams Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643
• Opening days –  October 2nd to October 31st
• Opening days & hours –  Closed on Monday and Wednesday; 9 AM to 5 PM Every day
• Entry Fees –  Thursday and Friday – $19, Saturday and Sunday – $21

Apple Annie’s Orchard is one of the oldest apple orchards in Arizona, providing the best apples since the 1980s.

The orchard is known for the apple pie, but it is also one of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona spanning 13 acres.

If you are looking for big Az pumpkin patches, this should be the one. The massive orchard has many gorgeous pumpkins in all shapes and sizes and huge corn mazes. 

Take a hayride over to the pumpkin patch amidst some giant pumpkins growing on the vine. Stroll amidst different kinds of colourful, gorgeous sunflowers decorating the fields.

The pumpkin patch opens earlier than the other AZ pumpkin patches, in mid-September until Halloween giving you enough time to plan a day trip with your kids and pets.

On the weekends, do try their delicious pumpkin pancake breakfast with homemade apple cider doughnuts, and pick your apples from the orchards.

THE WILLIS FARM AND RANCH

• Location –  Snowflake
• Address –  381 1st St E, Snowflake, AZ 85937
• Opening days –  September 24th to October 31st
• Opening days & hours –  Closed on Sundays; From Saturday to Monday, 9 AM to 8 PM
• Entry Fees –  starts at $10

Willis Farm  in Snowflake in northeastern Arizona is a fantastic multi-generational family farm known for being home to one of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona.

Open to visitors since 1926, the Willis is one of the fun family farms in Arizona to visit with your kids in the fall, as the hosts are seasoned to provide you with memorable experiences.

Decorate pumpkins, find your way around the massive corn mazes, or better, play Laser Tag with your friends in the cornfield. Kids can enjoy painting or train rides around the fields.

If you are here on Saturdays in October, try haunt nights or ghost tours, one of the fun events for sure. 

You can pay individually as per the activity to want to take part, while pumpkins are charged as you pick based on their size and quantities.

MACDONALD’S RANCH

• Location –  Scottsdale
• Address –  26540 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
• Opening days –  October 1st to October 31st
• Opening days & hours –  Closed on Tuesdays; Wednesday to Monday – 9 AM to 5 PM
• Entry Fees –   $13 for entry; some activities cost extra

MacDonald’s Ranch, located in Scottsdale in the Sonoran Desert, open its farm to visitors for pumpkin patches in October every year. It is one of the most popular pumpkin patches in Arizona.

Home to the premier Horseback Riding Stable in Arizona, the ranch is one of the top attractions in Scottsdale, and it is not surprising.

MacDonald’s Ranch opened to the public in 1970, is more than your regular pumpkin patch. 

They have built a solid community around farming, ranches and especially pumpkin.

The ranch celebrates the fall season with its annual Pumpkin Patch festivities, where there are plenty of activities for adults and kids.

Start with the typical pumpkin carving and decorating activities by exploring the patches with your kids. Get your best family pictures at the photo booths.

Kids under ten can ride ponies, get on a mechanical bull, have fun with animals in the petting zoo, get on a pedal car track, hay bale maze, panning for gold, or enjoy lawn games like Jenga, connect four, and Conk the Crow.

Sometimes they also have romantic horse-drawn carriage rides.

Shop for antiques at their rustic-styled Old West town. The general admission is $13, and activities cost extra.

You can also plan a trip to the ranch the rest of the year, as it is the best getaway for kids to ride ponies, go on trails, and have fun outdoors amidst nature.

Oh, and there is plenty to eat, too, from burgers to briskets to hot dogs and everything in between.

MOTHER NATURE’S FARM

• Location –  Gilbert
• Address –  1663 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
• Opening days –  September 23rd to October 31st
• Opening days & hours –  Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 9 PM
• Entry Fees –  $15

Located in Gilbert, this family-owned Mother Nature’s Farm is one of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona if you are looking for a first-hand, intimate experience on a family farm this fall.

This family farm, operating since 1968, is known for its excellent pumpkin produce and warm hospitality in creating enjoyable family experiences.

Get a pumpkin or more for perfect jack-o-lanterns in their well-stocked pumpkin patch, with orange gourds in all sizes.

Or, better, plan a Halloween trip to Mother’s Nature Farms with your kids for mind-blowing fun.

With your admission ticket of $15 per person, you get a pumpkin, a hayride, access to Alexander’s Adventure Maze, a spider web crawl and feed the petting zoo animals. 

They have a spacious, excellent location perfect for picnic lunches, so bring your snacks and drinks to take advantage of the picnic tables, grassy fields and big shade trees.

TOLMACHOFF FARMS

• Location –  Glendale
• Address –  5726 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303
• Opening days & hours –  Closed on Monday and Tuesday; Wednesday to Sunday – 9 AM to 8 PM
• Entry Fees –  $17 for adults, $15 for kids

Visiting Glendale in the Fall? Then you should add this four-generation family farm to have the best fall fun with your kids.

Tolmachoff Farms is known for its variety of farm-fresh and U-pick products but come fall, it attracts thousands of families as it is one of the fun pumpkin patches in Arizona.

Every first of October, this family fun kicks off the fall event Pumpkin Days and Corn Maze, a complete family event packed with tons of activities for a fun day trip.

Besides enjoying picking the best-sized pumpkins on their Great big pumpkin patch and finding your way through their three corn mazes, stay for all the activities here.

They run a few themed events throughout the year, but fall is when the farm lits the whole scape with many activities and events primarily catering to kids.

Have fun with your kids at the 6-acre family corn maze with different themes each year, one of the top highlights of Tolmachoff farms.

Kids can check out the petting zoo, ride the train, hay pyramid, pedal cart track, and bounce house. Admission is $17 and includes all activities.

Another fantastic activity you should check out at Tolmachoff is the Haunted Corn Maze between 7 PM to 11 PM, a Halloween theme maze; book your tickets online for these events to reserve your spots in advance.

VERTUCCIO FARMS

• Location –  Mesa
• Address –  14950 N Trico Rd, Marana, AZ 85653
• Opening days –  September 29th to October 29th
• Opening days & hours –  Closed on Mondays; Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 PM to 9 PM; Fridays and Saturdays   9 AM to 10 PM; Sunday 12 PM to 7 PM
• Entry Fees –  $15 per person

One of the most popular family-friendly pumpkin patches in Arizona is Vertuccio Farms in Mesa.

Vertuccio Farms  in Mesa offers a pumpkin celebration unlike any other, with their famous Fall Festival bringing plenty of activities aside from pumpkin picking.

Known as the Cooler Days in the Corn Maze, it is the best event to welcome the fall, and true to the name, they have the best corn maze in Mesa.

Roam with your kids in their five-acre corn maze, play mini golf, and visit the petting zoo. 

Let your kids enjoy the mini zip line, barrel train ride, and games like giant tube slide, mule-pulled wagon rides, mini hay maze, and spiderweb climb. There are also other obstacle courses for the older kids. 

KIWANIS PARK PUMPKIN PATCH

• Location –  Tempe
• Address –  Mill Ave. and All America Way, Tempe, AZ 85283
• Opening days & hours –  To be announced

One of the most popular Phoenix pumpkin patches is at Kiwanis Park in Tempe, a famous hangout place among locals and tourists.

Every fall, the park hosts several amazing events for families to enjoy, including the massive Pumpkin Patch, showcasing farm-grown pumpkins.

There are plenty of games and rides for kids and festive Halloween treats, including the bounce house, train rides, and other ghoulish games.

Every year in November, Kiwanis Park hosts the spectacular lantern festival.

In 2023, the lantern festival happens on 11th November when thousands of lanterns float on the lake and in the air, creating a magical atmosphere.

You can  book your tickets online in advance , with prices starting at $26.

MORE PUMPKIN PATCHES IN ARIZONAS FOR FAMILIES

Marana pumpkin patch.

• Location –  Marana
• Opening days & hours –  Closed on Monday and Wednesday; Thursday and Friday – 3 PM to 8 PM, Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 8 PM

Marana Pumpkin Patch, around 30 minutes northwest of Tucson, is one of the enormous pumpkin patches in Arizona, known for its 50 acres of homegrown pumpkins, lots of fun activities and fall events, making it a hotspot among families and couples.

Add attending the colourful Marana Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival held on their premises as the patch opens to the public every year from October 2nd until the end of the month.

At  Marana Pumpkin Patch , apart from taking your kids to pick the best pumpkins, you can also have fun navigating their corn mazes.

Enjoy the giant bounce house, and train rides, play with swings and slides, check out the petting zoo, or let your kids ride the mini tractors.

Ride on a wagon on your way to the pumpkin patch,  watch or take part in the pig races, zip lines, hay rides, or try to peddle cart ride.

Closed from Mondays through Wednesdays, it is best to book your tickets online as the place gets packed. The pricing varies depending on the day of your visit, starting at around $20 per adult.

JUSTICE BROTHERS RANCH

• Location –  Waddell
• Address –  14629 W Peoria Ave, Waddell, AZ 85355
• Opening days & hours –  Closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; Friday to Monday – 9 AM to 2 PM
• Entry Fees –  Free

One of the famous pumpkin patches in Arizona is Justice Brothers Ranch near Phoenix. 

Located in Waddell, Justice Brother Ranch is one of the oldest ranches in the state, running for over 90 years, and known for its orange groves, colourful pumpkins of all sizes and shapes and lots of events and activities in fall with your family.

Recommended – 10 Top Places To Watch Stunning Phoenix Sunrise

They have an orange-picking activity as well, and you can pay per pumpkin as you enjoy picking them with your kids. 

There is a free decorating station and plenty of photo spots for the best Instagram pictures, and many fun games and events for the whole family, like making your scarecrow.

ROCKER 7 FARM PATCH

• Location –  Buckeye
• Address –  19601 W Broadway Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326
• Opening days & hours –  9 AM to 8 PM
• Entry Fees –  start at $8 per person

If you want to experience a unique Arizona Pumpkin Patch, look no further than Rocker 7 Farm Patch.

Apart from being one of the best pumpkin patches in AZ, the farm is known for its spectacular sunflower field and one of the most beautiful photo spots for everyone visiting Buckeye.

They also have many fun family activities, including a hayride, crop maze, hay pyramid, tractor tire playground, and a jumping pillow.

The farm is open in the fall, but the flower fields are seasonal, so check the website for the updated prices and events also book your entry to the sunflower field as you need to schedule an appointment to enjoy sunflower fields.

FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS

• Address –  7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
• Opening days –  Dates yet to be announced

The Fairmont Princess Resort, a great weekend getaway in Scottsdale hosts the Pumpkin festival during the fall every year. 

This Pumpkin fest is open to all, and you do not have to be a guest at their resort, although we recommend staying at this luxurious resort when visiting Scottsdale as it is one of the top hotels in the city.

They have different additional themes each year, but the signature activities around pumpkins remain, from their pumpkin with a wide variety of shapes and sizes to delicious pumpkin pie and apple cider to snack and the hay maze.

Recommended – 15 Best Places To Watch An Epic Sunset In Scottsdale

Tour their apple orchard, enjoy spectacular fireworks displays on the weekends, and let your kids go on carnival rides and swings.

DESERT RIDGE PUMPKIN PATCH

• Location –  Phoenix
• Address –  21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
• Opening days –  October 15th to October 30th
• Entry Fees –  $4

One of the unique pumpkin patches in Arizona open for only half a month during October is Desert Ridge Pumpkin Patch, located in Phoenix.

Recommended – 15 Best Sunset Spots In Phoenix For Spectacular Views

They are known for the best pumpkins and events like colouring and decorating them. There is also face painting for kids and a photo wall decorated with pumpkins.

VIOLA’S FLOWER GARDEN(FLAGSTAFF PUMPKIN PATCH)

• Location –  Flagstaff
• Address –  610 S, AZ-89A, Flagstaff, AZ 86005
• Entry Fees –  $3

Also popular as the Flagstaff pumpkin patch, one of the top pumpkin patches in Arizona Viola’s Flower Garden hosts fun fall events and fests for its visitors since 2001.

Surrounded by a pretty garden nursery, you’ll have fun picking out pumpkins in this country setting with your kids while they run around the straw bale maze.

Thanks to the stunning flowers, you have plenty of opportunities to capture blissful family moments or the best Instagram shots.

Spend time with your kids at the pumpkin decorating station, or better play the old-style carnivals games like witches cauldron toss, phantom football, and ghostbuster.

HISTORIC HITCHIN’ POST STABLES

• Address –  4848 Lake Mary Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86005
• Opening days & hours –  Wednesday to Friday – 12 PM to 5 PM; Saturday and Sunday – 10 AM to 5 PM.
• Entry Fees –  $12

Historic Hitchin’ Post Stables is another family-run stable that hosts a fall festival every year.

Enjoy riding tractors, hay maze, petting zoo, pony rides, and bounce house apart from pumpkin picking.

FREEMAN FARMS

• Location –  Prescott
• Address –  1096 E Rd 3 S, Chino Valley, AZ 86323
• Opening days –  September 29th and September 30th; the Festival opens every Saturday and Sunday in October. 

One of the unique pumpkin patches in Arizona happens at Freeman Farms, located in Chino Valley, about five miles north of Prescott.

It is one of the latest additions to the pumpkin patches near Prescott. A ranch that specializes in training and breeding horses, Freeman Farms also host their family-friendly Sixth Annual Pumpkin Festival opening the weekend of Sept. 29 and 30. The festival will remain open every Saturday and Sunday in October. 

Besides picking pumpkins and decorating and painting them, kids can also enjoy making their way out of corn maze, wagon hayrides, and carnival games.

MAP OF THE BEST PUMPKIN PATCHES IN ARIZONA

Chief Editor and CEO

Veronica Samuels is a travel content creator from San Francisco, but calls Arizona her home as she moved to the Grand Canyon state after a series of trips made her fall in love with Arizona inspiring her to move.

She created Wander In Arizona to share first-hand information about traveling to the many fantastic cities, trails, national parks, monuments and more as she continues to explore.

Similar Posts

FALL COLORS IN ARIZONA – 25 BEST SPOTS TO GO!

Author Recent Posts Veronica Samuels Veronica Samuels is a travel content creator from San Francisco, but calls Arizona her…

25 TOP SPOTS TO ENJOY THE BEST GRAND CANYON VIEWS

12 APPLE ORCHARDS IN ARIZONA TO VISIT THIS FALL

21 WEEKEND TRIPS FROM PHOENIX FOR A FUN HOLIDAY

12 OLD WEST TOWNS IN ARIZONA YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT

35 BEST LAKES IN ARIZONA TO SWIM, FISH AND PICNIC

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

• Join TucsonAList.com

For Everything Tucson, TucsonAList.com.

• About TucsonAList.com
• Member Benefits
• Member Directory
• Business to Business
• Become a Member?

Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival

There’s no better place to enjoy the fall season with your family..

There’s no better way to celebrate the fall season than joining us for some fun at Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival. This is the seventh year that Marana Pumpkin Patch is open, and we have tons of surprises in store! With our 50 acre field , it’s an event you won’t want to miss this year!

As pumpkin time approaches, we invite you to experience the fun yourself. Pick a path and get lost in our two unique corn mazes ! Sort through the pumpkin patch and find a one-of-a-kind pumpkin to take home! Work up an appetite jumping on our huge jumping pillows , and then fill up with great festive food like hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, nachos and pretzels! Visit the petting zoo with ponies, miniature donkeys, goats and more! After a day of excitement, you’ll leave the festival happy and won’t want to miss the fun next weekend!

Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival | 14901 N. Wentz Road | 520.305.5481

Open monday – thursday: 3 to 7 pm & friday, saturday & sunday: 9 am to 7 pm*, beat the crowds, opening weekend: oct. 7th and 8th, $12.50(+tax) per person., oct. 7th through oct. 29th, open monday through thursday: 3 to 7 p.m. & friday, saturday & sunday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.*.

Visit us Monday through Thursday for our weekday special on tickets: $10.50(+tax) per person .

Spend all day at the pumpkin patch on Friday, Saturday and Sunday: $12.50(+tax) per person .

Kids 32″ and under get in free!

We take cash and all major credit cards.

*Please show up at least 1 1/2 hour before closing so you’ll be able to enjoy ALL the fun!

• Reviews (5)
• TAL reviewed 7 years ago

I can’t even put into words how much fun I had. This is way more then a regular pumpkin patch. There are fun activities for the entire family. I can’t wait to go back next year.

• You must login to post comments

Very nice place. Best pumpkin patch in the area hands down. A lot to do for kids.

– Mark G.

Best pumpkin patch around! Absolutely amazing! Great family time!

– Karina P.

We’ve been going here for years, and have always had a good time (even in the heat in Oct.) but last night 3 generations came for Christmas on the Farm, and it did not disappoint!! They’ve added new attractions, snow slope, Santa, story time, and let’s not forget that light show on the train! My whole family and I had a wonderful time, and 6 year old asked if we could go back again as soon as we walked out! Thank you for adding a Christmas event, we look forward to adding this to our list of Holiday Traditions!

– Shannon C.

Always a wonderful time at the marana pumpkin patch! The owners are wonderful and try to accommodate to everyone’s needs and put so much thought and effort every year into planning and making the patch better. Is it a bit pricey. .. well, I’d say no more pricey than any other special event you’d pay to do with your family. For our family, it’s a yearly tradition to go to the Marana pumpkin patch and when bringing the little ones it is definitely wise to plan what day and time you visit so that you can avoid(as much as possible) standing in the heat or waiting in long lines. Overall, I think they do a wonderful job with this event and our family loves going every year! We can not wait to see this year’s 1st Christmas event at the patch! So excited!

– Rachel C.

• Oldest First

Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival

Top ways to experience nearby attractions

Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival (AZ): Hours, Address - Tripadvisor

• Mon - Thu 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Fri - Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
• (14.07 km) White Stallion Ranch
• (15.19 km) The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
• (7.79 km) Ranch house on 5 acres, family and pet friendly, totally private
• (10.64 km) Secluded Marana Home w/ Viewing Decks + Privacy!
• (5.20 km) Valley Of The Sun Rv
• (1.47 km) Luna Cafe
• (15.24 km) Core Kitchen & Wine Bar
• (3.89 km) Bisbee Breakfast Club
• (3.76 km) R & R Pizza Express
• (13.77 km) Cayton's Restaurant

• Browse By State
• Pumpkin Patches
• Halloween Festivals & Parades
• Hay Rides (kid friendly)
• Not-So-Scary Haunted Houses (kid friendly)
• Kids Parties
• Safe Trick or Treating
• Mazes / Corn Mazes (kid friendly)
• Advertise With Us

Set Your Location

Marana pumpkin patch & farm festival cookie -->, share your review.

Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival Marana, AZ

Contact Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival

There's no better way to celebrate the fall season than joining us for some fun at Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival. With our 50 acre field, it's an event you won't want to miss this year! Get lost in two of the most exciting corn mazes in Arizona, found right in your Marana backyard! Take a stroll with your family and friends through the tall fields and see if you can find your way out! Make sure you don't wander off alone in the maze, or you may risk being late for Thanksgiving dinner! Attractions: Wagon Ride Tractor Train Ride Straw Mountain Kids Zone Petting Zoo Pig Races Rubber Duck Races Jumping Pillow 1/4 Scale Diesel Train Peddle Cart Ride Pumpkin Train Ride

Latest Reviews

Newsletter Signup

Subscribe now to receive upcoming events, scary good savings & more this Halloween season!

Colton Reis, 9, jumps through a field of pumpkins as his father Levi attempts to stack “a pumpkin snow man” at the Marana Pumpkin Patch, on Oct. 24, 2019.

• Josh Galemore, Arizona Daily Star
• Copy article link

Matthew Botello, 6, raises his pumpkin above his head as he announces he has found a winner while visiting the Marana Pumpkin Patch with his family on Oct. 24, 2019.

SJ Savage gives his sister, Grace, a ride while choosing pumpkins at Brian and Kelly’s Pumpkin Market in 2020.

• Tommie Lorene, for the Arizona Daily Star

An attendee gets surprised by a couple of "ghouls" while taking the tour of the Shady Acres Asylum, one of three haunts at Terror In the Corn on Oct. 14, 2021.

• Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star

Find pumpkins, sunflowers, a corn maze and more at Apple Annie’s annual Fall Pumpkin Celebration.

• Courtesy Apple Annie’s

Five pumpkin patches and local pumpkin stores in the Tucson and Southern Arizona area this Halloween season 2023.

5 places to find the perfect pumpkin this fall 🎃

Local pumpkin patches and pop-up shops to peruse this month.

Gloria Knott

#ThisIsTucson Editor

• Author facebook
• Author email
• Oct 10, 2023
• Oct 10, 2023 Updated Oct 23, 2023

'Tis the season for pumpkin picking. 

If you're hoping to find the perfect pumpkin this Halloween, here are five Tucson-area spots to start. 

Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival

Pick your perfect pumpkin, explore the corn maze and enjoy a number of kid-friendly activities such as carnival rides and a jumping pillow.

When:  Oct. 7-29; 3-8 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.

Where:  Marana Pumpkin Patch,  14950 N. Trico Road

Cost:  Online prices are $18 on weekdays, $20 on weekends. It's recommended to buy tickets online, as there are only a limited number of tickets available at the gate. Prices increase by $3 at the gate. Some activities cost extra. Pumpkins range in price.

Visit the  event page  for more information.

Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie's

Take a road trip to Apple Annie's in Willcox for a hayride to the pumpkin patch. Walk through a sunflower field, make your way through the 12½-acre corn maze and pick some veggies to take home.

When:  The corn maze is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. You can pick pumpkins 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily — but the hayrides to the patch are only open weekends. 

Where:   6405 W. Williams Road , Willcox

Cost:  Corn maze is $10 for ages 12 and up, $8 for ages 3-11. Hayrides are $5 for ages 3 and up. Pumpkins range in price.

Brian & Kelly's Pumpkins

If you've ever driven down Broadway near Rosemont Boulevard, you've likely seen the tent that houses pop-up pumpkin shop Brian & Kelly's Pumpkins (which also sells Christmas trees when the holidays roll around). Inside the tent, it's like you're entering a tiny autumn wonderland with piles of pumpkins to choose from. 

When:  10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31.

Where: 5028 E. Broadway

Cost: Pumpkins range in price.

Visit the event page for more information.

Terror in the Corn

No, this isn't your average pumpkin patch. Terror in the Corn is back for another year of scares, complete with three scary attractions connected by a cornfield. But before you leave the spooky attraction, you can purchase a pumpkin to take home!

When:  6-10 p.m. select Thursdays and Sundays; 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Also open Oct. 30-31. 

Where:   11820 W. Marana Road

Cost:  Starting at $28 for general admission, starting at $38 for fast passes. Pumpkins range in price.

Arizona Pumpkin Patch

From the folks who bring us Terror in the Corn comes Arizona Pumpkin Patch, which has locations across the state. While you won't get to chop your own pumpkin from the stem, you can still search through countless pumpkins to find your perfect one. The patch is also dog-friendly and perfect for fall photos.

When:  9 a.m. to 9 p.m. starting Oct. 18.

Where:  Four locations in Tucson, see the addresses here .

Cost:  Pumpkins range in price.

Become a #ThisIsTucson member! Your contribution helps our team bring you stories that keep you connected to the community. Become a member today.

View this profile on Instagram #ThisIsTucson 🌵 (@ this_is_tucson ) • Instagram photos and videos

Most viewed stories

The couple behind la chingada and cruda just opened a new brunch spot 🍳, at 2 months old, tucson's baby elephant loves scratches and playtime — and she now has a name, 50 fun events happening in tucson this weekend may 9-12 💐🫖, saguaro national park is staying open late for a flower festival this weekend 🌼🌵, eat all the korean barbecue of your dreams at this new north-side restaurant, tucson survivors: anita's street market is known for their beloved burritos and decades-long history, tucson rapper cash lansky recently released his major indie label debut, 100 fun events happening in tucson this may 2024 🍻🎬, 30 free events happening in tucson this may 2024 💸, our unofficial guide to special occasions in tucson.

• Outdoor Adventures
• History & Heritage
• Spas & Wellness
• Annual Events
• Submit Your Event
• Local Food & Farms
• Bars, Breweries & Tap Rooms
• Drink Marana
• Taste of Marana
• Places to Stay
• Getting Here
• Tucson Attractions Passport
• Newsletter Sign-Up
• Visitor Guide
• Marana Film Office

Fall Festivals, Oktoberfest, and Other Fun Events in Marana!

Marana is the place to be in Southern arizona for all things fall!

With pumpkin patches, corn mazes, terrifying haunted attractions, and animal attractions, Marana’s heritage and culture as an agricultural community make it a perfect place to celebrate the harvest season!

Fall Festivals & Attractions

Marana pumpkin patch & farm festival - october 7th - 29th.

The Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival is located on a real family farm, full of farm sounds, sights, tastes, and the smell of growing corn and dried straw! Hunt for the perfect pumpkin and have hours of family fun on more than 50 acres of attractions, including a petting zoo, corn mazes, rides for the kids, and of course, the pumpkin patch! For 2023, the Pumpkin Patch opens Saturday, October 7th, and is open Thursdays-Sundays after that through October 29th.

As pumpkin time approaches, come out and experience the fun yourself. Pick a path and get lost in two unique corn mazes! Sort through the pumpkin patch and find a one-of-a-kind pumpkin to take home! Work up an appetite jumping on huge jumping pillows, and then fill up with great festive food like hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, nachos and pretzels! Visit the petting zoo with ponies, miniature donkeys, goats and more! After a day of excitement, you’ll leave the festival happy and won’t want to miss the fun next weekend!

Also, make sure to come back in December for the Marana Christmas Express!

Share some holiday cheer at the Marana Pumpkin Patch, with special holiday-themed attractions, plus some of your favorites from the fall! Come to the Marana Pumpkin Patch to join in on the holiday cheer! On select weekends in December, bring the whole family out to the farm and enjoy some special holiday-themed events, plus some of your favorite rides and experiences from the Fall!

Terror in the Corn – Open weekend nights in October + Halloween!

Tucson's scariest attraction returns to Marana for 2023 with bigger scares than ever before! Enjoy a variety of “haunts” and Halloween fun, all connected by a totally immersive and terrifying cornfield. When darkness falls and the moon comes out, so do the scares, screams and surrounding terror! The corn is calling…enter if you dare. You'll find the "Field of Screams" haunted cornfield with scary props and live actors, "Shady Acres" insane asylum, the “Circus of Horror” complete with killer clowns and interactive 3D effects, a zombie paintball shootout, a beer garden, food, a live DJ, and much more! Please note that Terror in the Corn is not for everyone. Kids under 12 years old will not be admitted without an adult, and parental discretion is strongly advised.

Terror in the Corn is located at the Marana Road & I-10 interchange for 2023. Hours and ticket information here.

Marana Fall Festival - October 21

Nightfall at old tucson - september 29 & 30, plus thursdays-sundays through october.

Nightfall, Southern Arizona's only haunted town, returns to Old Tucson bigger and better than ever for its 30th Anniversary! Jebediah Hyde and his Army of the Undead are back with 5 new terrifying mazes, 4 new scare zones, 2 new Halloween-themed stunt shows, and a new musical in the Grand Palace Saloon! Enjoy a frightful experience filled with comedy, drama, and mystery that embraces the history of Old Tucson.

City of Fun Carnival at Tucson Premium Outlets at Marana Center - October 26-29

The City of Fun Carnival returns to the Tucson Premium Outlets at Marana Center, with over 16 rides for thrill-seekers and kids alike, games, and food! The carnival will be open from Thursday, October 26 - Sunday, October 29! Check the event listing for opening hours!

Concerts in the Courtyard – Every Third Thursday of the Month, September – May

Come enjoy a free concert on the Third Thursday night of the month in our beautiful courtyard at the Marana Municipal Complex! Food trucks will be on-site for your dining options. All concerts are family-friendly and dogs are welcome if they are leashed. Limited seating is available; attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and/or blankets.

Each month’s concert features a different band and theme! In October, there will be a Halloween Treat Trail for kids, featuring staff from the Town’s departments.

Oktoberfest Events

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Marana at one of our breweries, taphouses, or gastropubs! Sample a craft beer made from ingredients harvested in Marana, while enjoying a bratwurst and friendship! Prost!

Haus of Brats 10-Year Celebration at Button Brew House - September 2

It's not an official Oktoberfest event, but it's got beer, bratwurst, other excellent German food, and festivities -- close enough! Beloved local food truck Haus of Brats is celebrating their 10-Year Anniversary at Button Brew House , with gifts, prizes, t-shirts, music, and the release of Button Brew House's special Munich Dunkel!

Casa Marana Oktoberfest - September 16

Join Casa Maran for beer specials, costumes, games, themed cocktails, costumes, a Stein-holding contest, an Oktoberfest market with local vendors, and an appearance by Haus of Brats food truck! The fun starts at 2pm! Casa Marana's celebration coincides with the official start of Oktoberfest season in Germany as well!

Button Brew House Annual Oktoberfest - September 30

The biggest one-day Oktoberfest in Marana returns on Saturday, September 30th! Enjoy live music all afternoon, fun games, and of course, excellent craft beer, from Button Brew House and over a dozen other local brewers! Some of these brewers use ingredients sourced in Marana!

Catalina Brewing Company Oktoberfest - October 1

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Catalina Brewing Company with fresh-brewed craft beer, Stein-holding and Log-sawing competitions, bratwurst, pretzels, and other authentic German cuisine from Haus of Brats, and the opportunity to test your knowledge of German culture with German Trivia!

Related Stories

The Agave Heritage Festival

Join the celebration of a thousand years of agave cultivation by American Indians of the Southwest and indigenous peoples of…

Wing It with the the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival

Your guide to the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival, and birding hotspots in and around Marana!

Related Content:

Marana Pumpkin Patch 14950 N Trico Rd. Marana, Arizona 85653

14950 N Trico Rd. Marana, Arizona 85653 (520) 305-5481 Website

Terror in the Corn 11820 W. Marana Rd Marana, AZ 85653

11820 W. Marana Rd Marana, AZ 85653 Website

Old Tucson 201 S. Kinney Road Tucson, AZ 85735

201 S. Kinney Road Tucson, AZ 85735 Website

Casa Marana Craft Beer & Wine Bar 8225 N Courtney Page Way #191 Marana, AZ 85743

8225 N Courtney Page Way #191 Marana, AZ 85743 (520) 548-7929 Website

Button Brew House 6800 N Camino Martin Suite 160 Tucson, AZ 85741

6800 N Camino Martin Suite 160 Tucson, AZ 85741 (520) 268-8543 Website

Catalina Brewing Company 6918 N. Camino Martin #120 Marana, AZ 85741

6918 N. Camino Martin #120 Marana, AZ 85741 Website

Tucson Premium Outlets at Marana Center Tucson Premium Outlets at Marana Center 6401 W Marana Center Blvd Marana , 85742

6401 W Marana Center Blvd Marana , 85742 (520) 385-7726 Website

(520) 237-5416 Website

This site uses cookies to provide you with an optimized experience. Learn More

Quick Search

Location map.

• Browse By State
• Advertise With Us

Set Your Location

Marana pumpkin patch & farm festival cookie -->, share your review.

Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival Marana, AZ

Contact Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival

There's no better way to celebrate the fall season than joining us for some fun at Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival. With our 50 acre field, it's an event you won't want to miss this year! Get lost in two of the most exciting corn mazes in Arizona, found right in your Marana backyard! Take a stroll with your family and friends through the tall fields and see if you can find your way out! Make sure you don't wander off alone in the maze, or you may risk being late for Thanksgiving dinner! Attractions: Wagon Ride Tractor Train Ride Straw Mountain Kids Zone Petting Zoo Pig Races Rubber Duck Races Jumping Pillow 1/4 Scale Diesel Train Peddle Cart Ride Pumpkin Train Ride

Latest Reviews

Newsletter Signup

Subscribe now to receive upcoming events, scary good savings & more this Halloween season!

The Educators' Spin On It

Learning Games and Activities

By Kim Vij Leave a Comment

Virtual Pumpkin Patch Field Trips

The complete collection of the best virtual pumpkin patch field trips for kids. The kids will have a chance to explore pumpkin patches, see how pumpkins are harvested, learn how pumpkins grow. PLUS a few kid friendly pumpkin activities and songs to do after your visit to the pumpkin patch.

Are you ready to head to the pumpkin patch on this virtual field trip?

Explore more Fall Virtual Field Trips for Kids

Pumpkin Patch Virtual Field Trips

Pumpkin harvest virtual field trips, virtual field trips for growing pumpkins, pumpkin growing competitions, pumpkin recipes, pumpkin songs for kids, pumpkin activities for kids, pumpkin books for kids.

One of my favorite things to do with kids is to explore a pumpkin farm with them in the fall. However, sometimes you’re not as lucky and don’t have one close to your home. That’s when it’s fun to take a virtual pumpkin patch field trip. You get the chance to explore farms from many locations.

I’ve included more about learning about how pumpkins are grown and how they are harvested too. I’ll admit the pumpkin harvester is a pretty cool machine. I bet your child will love it too.

Take a virtual field trip of these Pumpkin Patches with your child this fall.

• Virtual Field Trip Pumpkin Patch
• A Visit to a Pumpkin Farm
• Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch
• Meet a Pumpkin Farmer
• Meet the Farmer: the Modern-Day Pumpkin Patch
• Schuster’s Farm Virtual Field Trips Pumpkins
• Virtual Pumpkin Patch Field Trip to Ferrari Farms
• Red Farm Virtual Field Trip to Pumpkin Patch
• Virtual Field trip to Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard
• Pick Your Own Pumpkin Farm
• Asian Pumpkin Farming and Harvesting 
• Underwood Family Farm Virtual Pumpkin Tour
• Field Trippin’ at the Pumpkin Patch
• Top 10 Pumpkin Patches in U.S.

Learn how pumpkins are harvest from the farm with your child. Take a look at the special pumpkin harvesting machine up close. Please learn when it’s the right time to harvest pumpkins.

• Pumpkin Farm Harvest
• Pumpkin Varieties and When to Harvest
• How Pumpkin Seeds are Harvested
• How Pumpkins are Harvested on Family Farm
• Picking Pumpkins, The Pumpkin Harvest Process
• Close-Up Look at a Pumpkin Harvester
• Pumpkin Seed Harvesting
• Pumpkin & Squash Harvest!  
• Modern Agriculture Machines Pumpkin Harvesters
• Pumpkin Seed Harvesting Modern Agricultural Technology

One of the important things that your child can learn about is life cycles. The life cycle of a pumpkin is such a fun one to explore. This fall during your pumpkin patch adventure, take time to teach your child with these videos the life cycle of a pumpkin. You just might be inspired to plant your own pumpkin seed for next fall!

• Growing a Pumpkin Patch
• Pumpkins: How Does It Grow
• Pumpkin Growth Time Lapse
• Life Cycle of the Pumpkin
• A Pumpkin Grows
• Giant Pumpkin Time Lapse
• Growing Giant Pumpkins
• Life Cycle of a Pumpkin for Kids
• How to Grow a Pumpkin
• 300 Different Varieties Of Squash From All Around The World

It’s pretty amazing to see how big pumpkins can grow. Here’s a look at the worlds biggest pumpkins!

• The World Heaviest Pumpkin – Swiss Pumpkin Championship
• 10 Largest Pumpkins Ever Grown Around World
• World’s Largest Pumpkin – Guinness Book of World Records
• Grow Big Pumpkins – Vine Burying, Pollination, Vine Training

There is something pretty special about making a recipe using pumpkin. A first taste of delicious pumpkin streusel coffee cake or a pumpkin muffin will last forever in your child’s memory.

Here are a few videos sharing how we can use pumpkins in our food.

• Learning Edible Pumpkins
• Baked Pumpkin Recipe
• Roasted Pumpkin Recipe
• How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
• How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds
• 5 Pumpkin Recipes To Make This Fall
• How To Cut A Pumpkin + Pumpkin Recipes
• How-To Roast Pumpkin Seeds
• How-To Make Pumpkin Puree  

• The Pumpkin Life Cycle Song
• Five Little Pumpkins
• Life cycle of a Pumpkin
• Pumpkin Patch – Fall Halloween Song
• This Is The Way We Carve A Pumpkin
• What’s In The Pumpkin?

After you’ve explored the Pumpkin Patch Virtual Tours with your child, take the pumpkin fun home with these pumpkin activities for kids!

• STEAM Pumpkin Activities for kids
• Storybook Pumpkins Decoration Ideas
• Pumpkin Games for Kids
• Pumpkin Brownie Recipe
• Pumpkin Sensory Play with Leaves and Acorns and WATER
• Five Little Pumpkins STEM Activity

There are so many fun books about Pumpkins to go along with your Pumpkin Patch Virtual Field Trip. Here are some of my favorite pumpkin books.

Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links for your convenience.

Here are some additional pumpkin books for kids that you may enjoy…

Virtual Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkins come in all different colors, shapes and sizes. We hope that you had fun exploring this collection of pumpkin patches. It’s pretty amazing to learn that pumpkins range in size from less than a pound to over 1,000 pounds. What is the largest pumpkin you’ve ever seen?  

Make a trip log for your virtual pumpkin patch field trip! DOWNLOAD HERE

Look for more Virtual Field Trips this fall? Check out our popular Fall Virtual Field Trips for Kids .

Like this idea? Pin for later or share now with a friend!

• Pinterest 24
• Facebook 144

About Kim Vij

Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

You Might Also Like

Summer Reading Challenge

Class Project for End of School Year

First Day of Summer Vacation Interview for Kids

The Best Summer Books for Kids

Summer Bucket List {Play Learn Make Go }

Let’s connect.