Pumpkin Patches, Haunts, and other Fall/Halloween Fun in Tucson

Even if the weather is still hot outside, here are some fun things to do to get you in the Fall/Halloween spirit! Many of these ideas are more fun with family & kids!

Pumpkin Patches near Tucson

Get a hayride, hike through the fields, and pick your own pumpkin right off the vine at one of these few true pumpkin patches:

Apple Annie’s

With over 40 acres of pumpkin fields, Apple Annies is our favorite pick for a pumpkin patch near Tucson. Because it is located in Wilcox, AZ, the weather at Apple Annies is generally 5-10 degrees cooler than in Tucson, which can sometimes make the 1.5 hour drive worth it. Pumpkins are available to pick yourself or purchase pre-picked September 27 through October 31. There are two locations at Apple Annies, and both are worth visiting. But they are about 10min drive apart, so be sure you know which one you want to go to. We recommend eating breakfast at the Orchard first, then getting pumpkins at The Farm location, followed by visiting the Bakery & Gift Shop at The Orchard location again to bring back goodies for home! Admission is free.

The Farm (Produce & Pumpkins): 6405 W. Williams Rd, Wilcox AZ 85643

Pumpkin Patch & Tractor-drawn Hayrides: On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays hop on a hayride that will take you through the farm to the pumpkin patch, where you’ll find the biggest selection of pumpkins growing on the vine in Arizona. Hayride is $5/person for ages over 5. (Note that the pumpkin patch is open weekdays too, but no hayrides are offered on weekdays. Also, you may walk into the field to pick your pumpkin if you prefer to not purchase a hayride.) Pumpkins and other produce are priced by the pound.
Sunflower field: Bring your camera – this is a beautiful spot to get photos of each other! You can even pick your own sunflowers to take home and enjoy.
Corn Maze: Find your way out of the largest corn maze in Arizona, 12.5- acres with 3 levels of difficulty. $8-10/person. We recommend starting easy!
Food & Drink: In October on weekends our Produce and Pumpkins location has a food truck vendor available for lunches. (Or pop over to The Fruit Orchard Grill for breakfast or lunch.) In addition, you may bring your own food or drink to enjoy.

The Fruit Orchard : 2081 W. Hardy Rd, Wilcox AZ 85643

Apple picking: Pick your own apples in the fall. Check the produce calendar for details.
The Orchard Grill: On Saturdays and Sundays 9:00-10:30am, enjoy a buttermilk or pumpkin pancake breakfast. Or enjoy an applewood smoked burger lunch here 11:30am-3:00pm on weekends!
Bakery & Gift Shop: Get a supply of homemade goodies to bring home! Apple Annie’s Signature Apple Bread, Apple cider, jams, butters, fudge, pie, apple cider donuts, and more!
Apple Annie’s Attic: Visit this country gift shop for cute souvenirs and gifts

Country Store : 1510 N. Circle I Rd.

Willcox, AZ 85643

Open Daily Year-Round 8am – 5pm, excluding major holidays
If you visit on a weekday, stop by the Country Store for lunch, since the Orchard Grill may be closed.

Marana Pumpkin Patch

The Marana Pumpkin Patch has over 50 acres of pumpkin fields, plus several attractions and rides that especially appeal to kids. It feels more like a Fall Festival that happens to also include a pick-your-own pumpkin patch. It is open Thursday through Sunday, October 4th – 26th, 2025. All attractions are at the same location: 14950 N Trico Rd Marana, AZ 85653, which is about 20-30min drive from Tucson. Admission starts at $20 (age 2 and under are free.)

Pumpkin Patch & Tractor-drawn Wagon Ride: Pumpkins and other produce are priced by the pound.
Kids activities included with admission: Giant jumping pillow, small train, farm play structure, swing rides, spinning rides, super slide, mini-diggers, mini-ride-on-tractors, and pig races are included with admission.
Other Activities (with Extra Fees): Zipline, Pumpkin/Apple Canon, Rock Wall Climbing, Paintball Shooting Gallery.
Food & Drink: This patch has several food options ranging from burgers, and chicken tenders to pumpkin pie, nachos, slushies, and beer. Please note that aside from 1 water per person, no outside food or drinks is allowed.

Pumpkin Patch Stands in Tucson

If you’d rather stay in town and skip traipsing through fields of pumpkins to find your perfect future jack-o-lantern, we recommend visiting a cute roadside pumpkin patch stand.

Brian and Kelly’s Pumpkins & Trees

This family-owned stand located at 5028 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711 (near Rosemont in mid-town Tucson) has been selling a beautiful selection of pumpkins for Halloween and then Christmas trees just a little bit later. They have wagons to carry your pumpkins in, and even a small pen with goats and chickens for kids to look at. They charge by the pumpkin size and are always very helpful and friendly. Other items sold here include homemade jams, local honey, and chili pepper wreathes. This place is perfect for an easier (but still fun!) pumpkin-hunting experience when you don’t have the time or energy for a day-trip.

Halloween lights & fun

Boo at the Zoo (Reid Park Zoo, 2025)

This kid-friendly, non-scary event features many twinkling lights, costumed characters, trick-or-treating, games and more from October 23-26, 2025, 6-9pm. Timed tickets available online.

Boo Bash 2025

This free, kid-friendly event invites kids to wear costumes and enjoy a night of trunk-or-treat, carnival games, a costume parade and more. Food will be available to purchase. Make sure to bring a bag to collect candy! October 18, 5-8pm at Lincoln Regional Park Soccer Fields, 4325 S. Pantano Road, 85730.

HallOVeen Spooktacular

The HallOVeen Spooktacular is Oro Valleys new Halloween/Fall celebration. This event takes place at James D. Kriegh Park and will feature a Trunk-or-Treat by local businesses, music, jumping castles, food trucks, kids crafts and more! Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 5-8pm.

Valley of the Moon

Valley of the Moon is unique artist-created enchanted historic fairyland which has some spooky theatrical performances for Halloween season. This is a kid-freindly event. Check their website for performances and tickets.

Haunted Houses/Venues in Tucson

Haunted Hotel Tours at Club Congress

Built in 1919, this historic downtown hotel is known for ghost sightings. This 30 minute walking tour (including climbing one flight of stairs) will take you through their haunted rooms, ending in their rarely seen séance room. September 3-October 29, Wednesdays 6pm, Sundays at 2pm and 3pm. Tickets $10-15.

The Slaughterhouse

Possibly Tucson’s scariest haunted house, this event is NOT recommended for kids younger than 13. The Slaughterhouse runs October 3-November 1, Thursday-Sunday evenings at a former meat-packing plant at 1102 W Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85705. Tickets start at $20. Note that this will be a scary event with strobe lights, jump scares and

Nightfall at Old Tucson

Nightfall at Old Tucson is a more uniquely Tucson experience, since it combines 6 scary haunted areas/houses and live shows with the old west architecture and theme of Old Tucson. It is located at 201 S Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735, which is about 30min from Tucson. It runs October 2 – November 1, from 4:30-11:30pm. Tickets start at about $35. Most attractions at Nightfall are likely too scary for kids under age 13.

Terror in the Corn

Terror In the Corn is a local family-owned and operated scary outdoor event located in Marana at 13591 W Avra Valley Rd., Marana, AZ 85653, about 40 minutes from Tucson. Terror in the corn offers several scary attractions, ranging from scary funhouses, scary asylums, scary corn mazes, to zombie shootouts, escape rooms and axe throwing. Open weekend nights in October plus Hallowween night from 6pm-midnight. Tickets start at $35. This event is NOT recommended for kids under age 13.