It happens every year, but are we really used to the heat sticking around when we’re trying to get into the fall mood? As an outdoor maternity and family photographer, my answer is no! but don’t let the heat stop you from enjoying these awesome pumpkin patches in Phoenix, AZ!

Local Pumpkin Patches in Phoenix, AZ

If you’re willing to go for a drive, you can discover the best pumpkin patch in Arizona, but, if you’re wanting to stay local, these Phoenix pumpkin patches will be your go-to spots for pumpkin picking, hay rides, corn mazes and all things fall!

Seasonal Farms

Seasonal farms is a special type of pumpkin patch in Phoenix, as they are a family owned patch around the valley. You can think of them like a pop-up-patch! Each year this pumpkin stand opens up in several locations and the Season Farms family prides themselves on top-notch pumpkins. Their mission is to provide families help with an annual fall tradition throughout October. General admission is $5.00!

When the patch opens up, plan to go with your littles for Kids’ Day! This is a half-day dedicated to maximum kid-friendly fun for their ticket price. The event includes painting a small pumpkin and decorating it with craft supplies like googly eyes, feathers, etc. There is a second craft they can choose to do at the event or take it home so they can enjoy other games and win prizes. You can opt for face paintings for an extra fee. Your kids get to take home a treat bag at the end of all the fun! Admission is $12.00 for kids under 12 years old. This is just for one day, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for tickets.

If you happen to miss the Kids’ Day event, or just can’t make it, there is plenty of pumpkin patch fun to be had the rest of October. Purchase snacks to enjoy while you explore, and pick up some cute fall decor for your home, too. Find them in the east valley here and west valley here.

Rocker 7 Farm Patch

This Phoenix Pumpkin Patch has been around for over 60 years in Arizona! The Leister family has had 5 generations working their farm, and open up their pumpkin patch each year. This farm creates an experience for the whole family with small, themed and decorated photo stops, the pumpkin patch of course, and play areas set up for the kids. You do need to purchase pumpkins separately from your entry ticket.

Pick pumpkins and then hang around for a little extra family time so kids can climb, run, and explore the wide outdoor space. There are sunflower fields, cotton fields, a giant jumping pillow, tractor tire playground and pedal carts! If you plan to spend part of the day together, feel free to pack lunches, drinks and snacks (keep drinks pg) because this pumpkin patch allows outside food and drinks. Watch for their updates on Facebook to find days when they host some amazing local food vendors! Rocker 7 typically opens up from morning to sunset on the weekends, and afternoons to sunset on weekdays, but you can find the price, location and hours details on their website, here.

Looking for a sunflower photo session this season? I’d love to photograph your maternity or family session at Rocker 7, use my contact form here to request time – spaces are limited!

Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party

This is one of the most versatile pumpkin patches in Phoenix, AZ! If you’re looking for a place to spend the day getting into the fall spirit, add this one to your calendar. Schnepf Farms hosts an annual festival for the month of October. Your admission ticket includes access to a dozen vintage-feel coasters, activities and rides. The farm doesn’t allow outside food or drinks, but they have you covered for food on the farm! Take your pick from their concession snacks to the farm-favorite selections picked for maximum deliciousness.

This Phoenix pumpkin patch is a great place to have some festival fun and leave the kids at home, or bring them…or visit more than once and do both! Some of the rides are adult-friendly and some are just for the kids. Find your way through the 4 acre corn maze, sunflower field and 10 acre celebrity corn maze. Hop on a carousel as a family, take the train or hail a hay ride. Adventurers small and tall can ride the zip line, climb the rock wall or do the ropes course. Everyone can enjoy the petting zoo, mini golf, and corn hole, then stay nightly line dancing and warm up by the bonfires.

Be on the lookout and stop for cute photo ops, visit the Schnepf Museum, enjoy live music. Time your visit to see pig races, dog shows and special attractions that change each year. If you’re wanting to have a private bonfire with friends and family, Schnepf Farms allows reservations with your admission ticket purchase! It can truly be a fall festival day experience for you and your favorite people. You can opt to visit and purchase individual tickets, or sign up for a season pass and visit all month long. Both options are per-person pricing, and pumpkins are not included in your ticket price, but are available for purchase. Find all of the details on the pumpkin and chili party website here. Plan your visit to Schnepf Farms at 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement and Firefighters may purchase discounted tickets in-person.

Halloweentown Pumpkin Patch

Here’s another one of the pumpkin patches in Phoenix, AZ that’s great for the whole family. This patch is open Thursday through Sunday, so plan accordingly. In Halloweentown, pick your pumpkins then head to the rides for kids and activities for everyone. Characters will be hanging out around the patch, and kids are encouraged to stop for photos, dress up and complete their costumes with a face painting. Paint a pumpkin together then head to the carnival area. In true carnival fashion, you can test out your bottle toss skills, throwing coordination, and take home prizes. Check out magic shows and photo ops around the patch, too.

There are two locations – east and west valley Phoenix – so rides and games will vary, but a few you can look out for are bounce houses, a carousel and adult friendly road rides. Plan your visit for special characters, shows, and more from the Halloweentown website. Visit the east valley Phoenix location at 4500 E Orchid Ln, Gilbert, AZ 85296 and the West Phoenix location at 2209 N 99th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85037.

Tolmachoff Farms Pumpkin Days and Field of Screams

One of the pumpkin patches in Phoenix, AZ toward the west valley, Tolmachoff farms offers both fun days and scary nights in October! Enjoy the fun fall experience with pumpkin picking, themed 6 acre corn maze that’s great for the whole family (no chainsaws here), and stop by the petting zoo for some cute farm animals. Take a train ride around the patch, play in some hay and jump into the corn box…I have no doubt that will be the gift that keeps on giving through bath time, but hey! It’s fun, right? Everyone can, quite literally, hop onto the giant jumping pillow, and you can ride the pedal cars with your kids. Of course, there are photo ops aplenty, so you won’t miss a moment of documenting the day.

If you’re ready for a haunting time, visit Tolmachoff Field of Screams during their night hours and try to make it through their haunted corn maze. Tickets for the haunted maze are a higher cost, but you can bundle your tickets and enjoy the experience from day to night! The day time corn maze includes a sort of treasure hunt, too, so you’re sure to enjoy your time exploring and finding your way through. Buy tickets online here and head on over to 5726 N. 75th Ave. Glendale AZ 85303

Pumpkin Patches in Phoenix, AZ That Offer a Unique Experience!

I know we’ll be stopping by a few spots this year to enjoy the festival foods and cooler weather (hopefully, that is). This is just 5 of the awesome pumpkin patches in the Phoenix valley, but I hope you find one to fit your family’s needs this year. As a Phoenix family portrait photographer, I love being able to share all the best ways to enjoy family time around Phoenix, and especially the holidays. If you’re looking for holiday portraits this season, ask about my current holiday sessions. I would love to photograph your family for a fun fall theme! Here are a few other things you can do around Phoenix.

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