Arizona’s Best Pumpkin Patches To Visit This Fall!

Fall is right around the corner, and it's time to start planning your autumn adventures. Several Arizona pumpkin patches are opening soon, making it the perfect time for planning your pumpkin picking, hay rides, corn mazes, and other fall fun. Here are the top 3 pumpkin patches in Arizona opening soon!

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Apple Annies Orchard

Apple Annies is a Southern Arizona fall classic. Located at 6405 W. Williams Rd. in Willcox, the farm is home to a 40-acre pumpkin patch, with pumpkins ready for picking by late September. Pumpkin prices vary by size and are sold individually.

The farm is also home to Arizona's largest corn maze, spanning 12.5 acres. The maze opens the second-to-last weekend of September and costs $11 for ages 12 and older and $9 for children ages 3-11. Children two and under get in for free. Apple Annies also hosts seasonal hayrides priced at $6 per person. During September and October, the Produce & Pumpkins location is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., making it an ideal spot to kick off the fall season.

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Schnepf Farms

Schnepf Farms is one of Arizona's most popular fall destinations, located at 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd. in Queen Creek. The farm's annual Pumpkin & Chili Party is held in late September and features a pumpkin patch filled with pumpkins ready for visitors to take home. Admission prices vary by date, but tickets typically start around $25 per person.

Beyond pumpkin picking, Schnepf Farms offers a full lineup of fall attractions, including a corn maze, hayrides, carnival rides, pig races, live music, and a variety of seasonal food vendors. The event is especially known for its combination of classic pumpkin patch activities and festival-style entertainment, making it a favorite for families across Arizona.

a man and a boy walking through a corn field — Photo by Anderson Schmig on Unsplash

Marana Pumpkin Patch

If you are looking for something bigger and a bit crazier, the Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival is one of Southern Arizona's largest fall attractions, located at 14950 N. Trico Rd. in Marana. The farm features 50 to 70 acres of homegrown pumpkins, giving visitors plenty of options to find the perfect pumpkin for carving or decorating. Pumpkins are priced at $0.60 per pound, with specialty varieties costing a bit more.

This festival is packed with family-friendly activities, including a corn maze, ziplines, diesel train rides, a petting zoo, pig races, jumping pillows, mini tractors, farm play areas, and several carnival-style rides.

General admission starts at $20 online on Thursdays and Fridays and $25 online on weekends. The Marana Pumpkin Patch starts the first weekend in October and is typically open 3pm-9pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and 9am-9pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

orange pumpkin on black and white pebbles — Photo by Terry Jaskiw on Unsplash

As temperatures cool and fall festivities return across Arizona, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and family-friendly events pop up everywhere. Whether you're heading to Apple Annies, Schnepf Farms, or the Marana Pumpkin Patch, each spot offers its own way to celebrate the season. Grab your favorite flannel, pick a pumpkin, and enjoy some unforgettable fall memories.

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