There is still time for a pumpkin-patch or corn-maze outing before Halloween. Our October shortlist offers three ways to enjoy the season: a corn-maze outing at Vertuccio Farms in Mesa, the Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, and a free Friday-night food-truck stop at Queen Creek Feastival.
If you are searching for East Valley pumpkin patches and corn mazes, start with the two farms below. Choose one as your main outing, then use the Feastival as an easy dinner plan. Both farms advertise seasons through October 31. Choose a remaining operating date and check ticket availability before making plans.
Updated October 22, 2026, to remove elapsed opening-weekend details. Farm admission pages and the Feastival’s recurring schedule were rechecked; date-specific availability must be confirmed with the organizer. All times are local Arizona time. Confirm your date and final ticket total with the organizer before leaving.
1. Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival: a Mesa corn maze and pumpkins
Our pick for a maze-centered outing. Vertuccio’s five-acre corn maze anchors a festival that also includes a petting zoo, ropes course, slides and games. Its current attraction list highlights Hen House Hustle as new.
- Hours: Friday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, noon–7 p.m.
- Season: October 2–31. Wednesday–Thursday hours are 3–9 p.m.; normally closed Monday–Tuesday, with an exception during October’s final week.
- Admission: $17 per person; ages 2 and under free. A nonperishable food-bank donation earns $2 off at the gate. Discounts cannot be combined.
- Address: 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa.
Only shopping for pumpkins? The farm sells them separately in its Pumpkin Barn, without requiring festival admission. Prices depend on size.
For an evening maze visit, bring a flashlight: the maze is unlit. Last admission is sold an hour before closing. Check the official Fall Festival page for tickets and updates.
2. Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party: a Queen Creek fall day out
Our pick for families who want rides, pumpkins and dinner in one outing. Schnepf’s mix of a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides and chili makes it a good candidate for your main weekend plan. The farm also advertises live entertainment and seasonal food.
- Season: October 1–31, Wednesday–Sunday.
- Hours: Wednesday, 4–9 p.m.; Thursday, noon–9 p.m.; Friday, noon–10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
- Admission: The event’s ticket information page lists general admission at $28.95 per person; ages 2 and under are free. Check checkout for the final total.
- Address: 24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek.
The official 2026 ticket portal advertises more than 25 included activities. Budget separately for pumpkins, food and train rides. Ride availability can vary, and height and age restrictions apply.
Choose your date and book ahead. The farm’s ticket information acknowledges sellouts, so check availability before building the family’s plans around a particular day. Check the current attraction and ticket information for exclusions and availability.
3. Queen Creek Feastival: free Friday-night admission
Our pick for a casual dinner without a festival ticket. Queen Creek Feastival is the bonus stop on this list: a food-truck night, rather than a pumpkin patch.
- Usual schedule: Fridays, 5:30–9 p.m., according to the organizer. Confirm your intended date before leaving.
- Admission: Free; food and other purchases cost extra.
- Where: 22300 S. Summers Place, Queen Creek, at Ellsworth Loop and Aldecoa Drive.
AZ Feastivals describes its Queen Creek gathering as 15–25 food trucks, live music and a boutique market. The lineup rotates, so treat that as the event’s usual format rather than a guaranteed truck count for any particular Friday. Bring a chair if you want your own seating, and check the organizer’s updates for the current lineup.
The organizer’s detailed Queen Creek section identifies Summers Place, although older summary text on the same page shows a different address. Confirm the location in the latest date-specific announcement before heading out. The Town’s October 2 listing is retained as historical sourcing, not a listing for an upcoming event.
How to plan your fall weekend
Keep the itinerary simple: Friday dinner at the Feastival, then one farm on Saturday or Sunday. Starting with one paid attraction leaves room in the budget for the pumpkin, snacks and any extras your family actually wants.
Before buying, decide whether the priority is the maze, rides or bringing home a pumpkin. Pack comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a charged phone, then check the venue’s current rules and weather updates. For another local outing, see our updated guide to DICK’S House of Sport in Gilbert, now open.
