Historic Hitchin’ Post Stables: Flagstaff Pumpkin Patch Festival [Flagstaff, AZ]

Giddy up, the Flagstaff Pumpkin Patch Festival is back with horse-drawn tractor rides and plenty of pumpkins. Open Wednesday through Sunday in October, admission costs $12 for fun ‘til sundown. Specific hours vary. You won’t want to miss out on their famous petting zoo and classic home cooking. For more information on the festival, click here. 

MacDonald’s Ranch [Scottsdale, AZ]

Pan for gold, or ride the mechanical bull at MacDonald’s Ranch Annual Pumpkin Patch. You can visit any time from Oct. 4 to Oct. 31. The patch is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on Tuesdays. Tickets start at $10 and guarantees a fun-filled day to kick off the start of fall. 

Mortimer Farms: Pumpkin Festival [Dewey, AZ]

Starting Sept. 27, enjoy fall on the farm at Mortimer Farms Pumpkin Festival. There will be 40-plus rides to choose from, inspired by the season. Don’t leave without visiting the U-pick pumpkin patch or the massive corn maze. The festival will be open until Oct. 27; hours vary. Tickets start at $10. Check out Mortimer Farms’ website for more information.