Schnepf Farms

Take your family out this October to Schnepf Farms, voted by Phoenix Magazine, New Times, Sunset Magazine and others as ‘The Best Fall Family event in the Valley.” Schnepf’s Farms in Queen Creek hosts its annual Chili Party Food, occurring every Thursday through Sunday, beginning Oct. 5. In addition to its great fall festivities, the farm will captivate the audience with a new show this year, Gypsy Time Travelers, offered Thursdays through Sundays. Admission tickets are $20 at the gate or $15 at any Fry’s Food Stores. Click here for more information. http://www.schnepffarms.com/event/pumpkin-chili-party-2/

Marana Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate fall season at Marana’s Pumpki Patch this October! The farm has plenty of surprises in store for locals this year, from its 50-acre field to two unique corn mazes. Kids will look forward to jumping on the farm’s huge jumping pillows and warm up their bellies after with delicious festive food. Ponies, miniature donkeys and goats will also be waiting for them at the petting zoo. Marana Pumpkin Patch will open up on Oct. 7 through Oct. 29 for its annual pumpkin patches visits. Tickets are $10.50 Monday through Thursday, and $12.50 Friday through Sunday. Find out more info on the festival at http://maranapumpkinpatch.com.

Mortimer Family Farms

Mortimer Family Farms celebrates its annual Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze Sept. 29 through Oct. 29, in Dewey. The festival’s centerpiece is a 15-acre pumpkin patch and 15-acre corn maze. Every year, the Mortimer family comes up with a fun and interesting idea on how to cut the corn with an amazing picture in the center of the maze. Unique to the farm is its annual Pumpkin Chunkin’, held on Oct. 14, that allows competitors to launch pumpkins across the farm. Admission tickets are $10, Monday through Thursday, and $15 Friday through Sunday.