Looking for a place to experience a taste of fall in or near Tucson? We have the scoop on fall fun in Southern Arizona. Whether you want to get lost in a corn maze, pick a pumpkin, bump along on a hay ride, or see fall foliage, we are pleased to bring you comprehensive coverage of nearby options.
Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins
LOCATION: ORCHARD is located at 2081 W. Hardy Rd, Willcox. PRODUCE & PUMPKINS is located at 6405 W Williams Rd., Wilcox (approximately 1.5 hours from Tucson)
DATES:Apple Annie's Orchard is open daily, 8:00am-5:00pm (July & August) and 9:00am-5:00pm (September & October). Apple Annie's Produce and Pumpkins is open daily, 7:00am-5:00pm (July & August) and 9:00am-5:00pm (September & October). Check the website for updated and/or special event hours.
Admission to the Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival is $18-$19/person on Thursdays & Fridays and $20-$21/person on Saturdays & Sundays. Save $1/ticket by purchasing your tickets online. Kids, ages 2 and under, get in free.
Admission price includes:
Cornado Swing
Corn Flyer
Cyclone Swing
Farm Animals
Farm Playland
Diesel Train
Honey Pot Spinner
Jumping Pillow
Mini Diggers
Mini Tractors
Pig Races
Super Slide
Tractor Train
Trikes
A wide variety of food items are available for purchase: hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, fries, salad, nachos, kids meals, snow cones, apple cobbler, cookies, soft serve ice cream, and soda. Note that no outside food or drinks are permitted.
OTHER PLACES TO FIND FALL FUN AROUND ARIZONA
Willing to drive 2-4 hours in search of fall fun? Here are four other amazing Arizona options to consider for 2022:
Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, AZ. Hayrides, sunflower fields, roller coaster, ropes course, zip line, jumping pillow, petting zoo, pig races, dog show, corn maze, carousel, mini ferris wheel, mini golf, family museum. Oct 1-30.
Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze at Mortimer Farms in Dewey, AZ: Guests will enjoy farm-inspired rides, animal encounter, farm to table concessions, corn maze, pumpkin patch, and the pick-your-own experience. On weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Columbus Day), guests will also enjoy hayrides, food vendors, amazing shows, and entertainment (fire dancers, danger circus show, music, magic show, trick riding motocross, karaoke, barn dance). The Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze is Sept 26-Oct 31.
Vertuccio Farms in Mesa, AZ: 5 acre corn maze, mini-golf, giant jump pad, giant tube roll, mini zip line, extreme air pillow, giant tube slide, giant hay climb, spider-web climb, duck races, 1 barrel train ride, animal area, pumpkin bowling, and pallet maze. Sept 30-Oct 30.
If you’re looking for other fall-related things to do in Tucson, see the comprehensive list below.
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