2022 Fall Fun Guide 🍂 | North Phoenix Moms

We’re so excited to bring you our 2022 Fall Fun Guide! This year’s guide is full of local festivals, trunk-or-treat and trick-or-treat events and lots more! Check out the full list below, and get out there this season! Happy Fall Y’all!

farms & festivals

Pumpkin Days at Tolmachoff Farm
5726 N 75th Ave, Glendale
October 1st – October 31st, 2022 (Oct 31st open for pumpkin sales & haunted maze only)
*Monday & Tuesday Closed
Wednesday – Thursday 1PM – 8PM
Friday 1PM– 10PM
Saturday 10AM – 10PM
Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Let the unforgettable fall season memories begin at Tolmachoff Farms and experience the ultimate holiday outing where there is something for the whole family: Great big pumpkin patch, 6 acre family corn maze with a new theme every year (search for pieces of your map as you walk through), mini corn maze (perfect for the little ones), haunted corn maze (Do you dare enter?). Other activities: petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid, corn box, adult/child pedal cart track, jumping pillow and much more. Entry is $17 per person (1 and under free, $15 per person cash price)
Enchanted Halloween Festival, Hocus Pocus Party
3Z Ranch 48109 N Black Canyon Highway, New River

October 29th 11AM to 3PM
Ready for a bit of Hocus Pocus? Bring the whole family for a fun filled not so spooky afternoon of fun! Tickets include either a spell book or a mini pumpkin to decorate, trick or treat bags and a raffle ticket. There will be additional paid options for face painting, a slime workshop, photos at the witches altar, treats, yummy food and boutique shopping. There will be a “good witch vs. bad witch” performance, Magic potion show and costume contest with lots of amazing prizes. Entry is $15 per child, $10 per adult, No charge for babies under 12 months. Free parking.

 

 Happy Hooves P&M Farm

15220 N 27th St, Phoenix
Saturday and Sunday November 19th to 20th 4PM to 9PM
Mingle with the Happy Hooves Herd while supporting your local Community Farm! Enjoy fun fair foods, bounce houses for the kiddos, raffles and prizes. Entry is $25 for Adults, $15 for Children 12 and under.

Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Festival
12907 E State Route 169, Dewey
Open Daily 7AM to 7PM through October 31st
This one is a bit of a drive but SO worth it. It’s the biggest, most exciting, and one of the most fun events of the entire year. There is something for everyone! So get lost in their giant corn maze, find the perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, enjoy farm-inspired rides, games, activities, and farm-to-table food. Plus, each Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Columbus Day, you can enjoy an extensive list of shows, entertainment, Grain Train rides, Barrel Train rides, hayrides, and vendors. And when the sun sets, you can enjoy all the activities at the farm plus fire dancers, karaoke, barn dances, and navigating through the corn maze in the dark, and entertainment! Ticket prices vary daily check website for more details.
The Anthem AutumnFest Craft Fair and Carnival
41703 N Gavilan Peak Parkway

Craft Fair: October 22-23 10AM to 4PM

Carnival: Thursday, Oct 20: 5-9PM
Friday, Oct 21 5-10PM
Saturday Oct 22 1-10PM 
Sunday Oct. 23: 1-4PM
The Autumnfest Arts & Crafts fair is a festival-goers favorite, and offers all who attend the opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping! Fine arts, crafts, culinary items, hand-made goods and more are offered for sale by vendors from across the state and region. There will be a pumpkin patch, face decorating, hay rides, live music, a food court and Rotary beer garden! Craft Fair is FREE admission, Carnival is $25 all you can ride wristband, save $3 if purchased online
Arizona Fall Fest Margaret T Hance Park
67 W Culver St, Phoenix

November 5th 10AM to 4PM
This FREE, family-friendly, and dog-friendly event showcases all things uniquely Arizona. There are over 200 vendors representing local businesses. For Mom and Dad, there is an adult “Beverage Garden” featuring all local wineries, breweries, and spirits. Tons of games, a silent auction and a pretty sweet ‘Kid Zone’ with lots of crafts, games, and activities.
Fall Festival at Tierra Madre
27115 N 45th St, Cave Creek
Saturday October 15th 9AM to 3PM
A day of games, crafts (including pumpkin decorating!), great food, tours, and the chance to meet and hear the stories of our horses. This family fun affair brings together fall time activities with a worthy cause! Since 2006, Tierra Madre has served as Maricopa Country’s only exclusive horse sanctuary that provides a forever home to previously abused, neglected, injured, abandoned or surrendered horses. Entry is $10 per adult and $5 per child (kids 5 and under are free).
Carefree Cave Creek Fine Art & Wine Festival
101 Easy Street, Carefree

November 4th, 5th & 6th 10AM to 5PM
Included in your ticket price, patrons receive an engraved souvenir glass with six tasting tickets; allowing them to walk the streets of downtown Carefree sipping fine wines, surrounded by phenomenal art and listening to live musical entertainment. After taking in all the sights and sounds of the festival, make sure and leave yourself time to discover Carefree’s assortment of unique shops, boutiques, galleries restaurants and outdoor cafes. Entry is $5.00 (cash only) Wine Tasting Ticket with Souvenir Glass $15.00 (cash preferred)
Spooky Science at the AZ Science Center
600 E Washington St
Daily through October 31st 10:30AM to 4PM Arizona Science Center is celebrating Halloween for four frighteningly fun weeks! From ghosts and monsters to pumpkins and aliens, Guests will discover the science of all things spooky. Prepare to be enchanted with daring demonstrations, four levels of thrilling themes and mysterious activities! All Spooky Science Activites are included with general admission.
 
 
Saturday October 15th 5PM to 7PM
The Boo Crew welcomes all goblins and ghouls to the spookiest party of the season. Trick-or-treat throughout The District and enjoy live entertainment, costume contests, prizes and more. Show off your Halloween best and take home a trophy in our annual costume contest! Entry into contests is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Shows start at 6PM at The District Stage.
Az Field of Screams at Tolmachoff Farms 5726 N 75th Ave, Glendale
Every Friday & Saturday (and Halloween night) in October 7pm-11pm
Haunted corn maze with new spine chilling scenes. Don’t be afraid to enter the corn field that was planted over an old forgotten cemetery? Are the dead now seeking revenge on anyone trespassing their grounds?! Do you dare enter where your most horrifying dreams become a reality?! Don’t let what happened to the others happen to you! Tickets from $25 per person

more fall events

Four Peaks Oktoberfest
Tempe Townlake Beach Park, 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Sunday Oktober 9th 10AM to 8PM
Bring the Kids! They will love it. Great Music, German & Local Beers, Bräts & Carnival Food, Adult Carnival Rides + Kids Carnival Rides, Dachshund Races, Live Music, Beer, Brats Sunday Free

 

Dino Trick-or-Treat at Phoenix Zoo 455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix Wednesday, Thursday, Friday October 26th,27th,28th 5:30PM to 8:30PM Welcome to Trick or Treating with Dinosaurs. Enjoy a stroll around the Phoenix Zoo at night with games, activities and candy/treat stations, also don’t forget to visit the Dinosaurs in the Desert, featuring the massive GIGANTOSAURUS! $15 per person Adults and Children, kids 2 and under are free

 

4th Annual Pumpkin Patch in The District
on the AMC Lawn at Desert Ridge Marketplace Open daily from October 14 – October 30 Monday – Friday: 4PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 11AM – 8PM Sunday: 11AM-6PM
Catch the first glimpse of fall at the 4th Annual Pumpkin Patch in The District – this year with a vibrant, retro design! Pick a pumpkin (while supplies last), snap a seasonal shot, and enter to win the title of Best Pumpkin in The Patch, benefiting The Singletons. Entrance into the Pumpkin Patch is free and open to the public. Prices vary based on weight of the pumpkin. Cash and card accepted. *Not open on Halloween

 

Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Ave. Saturday, October 22 5PM to 9PM Join us for a night of tricks and plenty of delicious treats as well as musical entertainment, annual costume contest, and activities for the whole family: Safe Trick-or-Treating Deb’s Dragon exotic reptiles exhibit The Dino Crew Monster Mash Concert Roaming Halloween Characters Sensory Room Free general admission event, open to the public.
Friday October 21st 6PM to 8PM
Get ready ghouls & girls for a chilling day of spooky activities! Well-dressed pirates & pixies, wizards & warlocks of all kinds can indulge in costume contests, fill up treat bags with candy & goodies from participating Norterra restaurants & retailers & enjoy games, prizes & entertainment. The little goblins won’t be the only ones going home with bags full of delicious treats, adult trick-or-treaters will be gifted several discount cards from participating Norterra businesses! This event is free to attend with convenient parking. Plus, attendees will receive free treat bags* for the ultimate candy crawl around Norterra.

Musical Theatre of Anthem Halloween Haunted House 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100

Thursday- Saturday October 27th-29th from 6-10pm

Join us (if you dare) for MTA’s second annual Haunted House! For the second time MTA will transform into a frighteningly fun walkthrough haunted house! Tickets are $10

know before you go

  • Call ahead to check on conditions and confirm information.
  • Some events require reservations or tickets purchased ahead of time. Check to see if this is necessary for the event you choose, before you go!
  • Dress appropriately for the outdoors and for potentially changing weather conditions. Definitely wear sneakers or comfortable shoes. Leave the open-toed shoes at home!
  • If you want to bring your dog, check ahead of time. Some Festivals and Farms do not allow pets.
  • Don’t forget to bring your camera!
  • Make sure to bring some snacks!

trick-or-treat

Trick-or-Treat at the Museum 
Children’s Museum of Phoenix 215 N 7th St 
Friday-Monday October 29th-31st | 9AM-4PM
A whole weekend of Spooktacular Fun! Ghosts and ghouls are invited to trick-or-treat through the Museum, monster mash on the dance floor, create a Spooky Tree in the Art Studio, take part in the fashion fright show, and explore three floors of imaginative exhibits! Costumes are optional but strongly encouraged!
FREE with paid Museum admission of $16 per person for anyone 1 year + and FREE for Museum members.
Anthem Trunk-or-Treat and Car Show 
3715 W Anthem Way Suite 110
Friday October 28th, 5PM-9PM
A night full of candy, cars, music and much more. Bring the whole family! FREE event
Hosted by Palmcroft Church and Anthem Chamber of Commerce
Truck-or-Treat North Valley Chuch
27201 North Black Canyon Highway 
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 6-8 PM
Dress up in family-friendly costumes and go trick-or-treating from truck to truck. Collect candy or other treats, bounce on inflatables, and check out the awesome trucks! It’s all FREE, so spread the word!
4250 W Pinnacle Peak Rd 
Friday, October 28th 6PM – 7:30PM
The parking lot will be turned into a trick or treating event. Don’t forget your costumes and buckets! This event is FREE and open to the public.
Saturday October 29th 6PM – 9PM
Spooky night golf, food trucks, pumpkin patch, kids activities like face painting, make your own jack-o-lantern, bounce houses and obstacle courses, free popcorn and more. And it’s FREE!

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