Whether you have little ones or not you will want to check out these PG rated Halloween events throughout the valley. Sharing a little jump scare with your significant other or your little rugrats brings you together in way that no Starbucks can.
Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival
Explore 5-acres of corn maze and a host of other family-friendly activities. Everyone is sure to enjoy the farm’s petting zoo, carnival games, slides, mini golf, and barrel train ride. This year the farm has added a ropes course and a pig race ride (for those brave enough).
Hours of Operation: Beginning Sept. 27 and lasting until Oct. 31. Hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. – 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Located: 4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa.
More Info: vertucciofarms.com
Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party
The Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party has long been a sign that Fall is here for the residents of Queen Creek. Join them in all the fun of chili tasting, carnival rides, a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, bon fires, mini golf, local vendors, fireworks and more. Not enough to entice you? There are 2 corn mazes. The first is 4 acres of fun and the second is a 10 acre “Celebrity” corn maze. No hints as to what that means, you will have to experience it yourself.
Hours of Operation: Beginning Oct. 3 and lasting until the 31. Thursdays 12 p.m. – 9 p.m., Fridays 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Located: 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek.
More Info: schnepffarms.com
Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze
Mortimer Farms in Dewey brings back its Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze. Navigate a tricky corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkin, enjoy hayrides, games, and shopping. Weekends will also include food trucks and live entertainment.
Hours of Operation: Beginning Sept. 27 and lasting until Oct. 27. Fridays and Saturdays 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Located: 12907 E. State Route 169, Dewey
More Info: mortimerfarmsaz.com