Now–Oct. 31 Mother Nature’s Farm Pumpkin Patch
1663 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Explore the pumpkin patch, straw maze, hayride, spider web crawl and more.
$12 per person. No charge for children 1 and under. www.mothernaturesfarm.com
Now–Oct. 31 Screamin’ Green Hauntoween
Crayola Experience, 3111 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler M-F 10-4, Weekends 10-6.
Halloween family fun. Make spooky crafts like a stained glass bat, explore the attractions and go on a scavenger hunt. $23.99 per person. No charge for children 2 and under. www.crayolaexperience.com/chandler
Now–Oct. 30 Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms
4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa. Hours vary.
Families will have fun with activities like mini golf, the corn maze, petting zoo, carnival games, giant slide, train ride, air pillow, jumping pad and more. $15 per person. No charge for children 2 and under. See website for available discounts.
www.vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival
Now–Oct. 31 Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze
Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale. Hours vary.
Find your perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. Navigate your way through the corn maze, experience the petting zoo, jumping pillow, corn box and more. $17 per person. No charge for children 1 and under. www.tolmachoff-farms.com
Now–Oct. 30 Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party
24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek. Days vary.
Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, carousel rides, climb the rock wall, play mini golf and more. $23.95 per person. No charge for children 2 and under. See website for military and first responder discounts. www.pumpkinandchiliparty.com
Oct. 14 Spooky Swim at Valley of the Sun YMCA
Desert Foothills YMCA, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. 4–6 p.m.
Open swim and a floating pumpkin patch where you pick your own pumpkin to decorate, play water games and a raffle. $10 admission. www.valleyymca.org
Oct. 16 Pirate’s Day at Enchanted Island Amusement Park
1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix. Noon–7 p.m.
Dress like a pirate and see live circus acts with juggling, balancing and acrobatics, fire-eaters and tight rope performers. Enjoy pirate activities, games and a treasure hunt. General admission $7.50–$25. www.enchantedisland.com
Oct. 22 & 23 Dia de los Muertos Mesa
Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main St., Mesa 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate at this free annual event. Performances, music, food and activities.
www.mesaartscenter.com/diadelosmuertos
Oct. 26–28 Dino Trick-Or-Treat at the Phoenix Zoo
455 W. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Put on your costume and bring a bag to collect goodies. Enjoy activities, candy treat stations and more. Tickets are date specific and must be purchased online. $15 per ticket. No charge for children 2 and under. www.phoenixzoo.org
Oct. 29 Apache Junction Halloween Festival
Superstition Shadows Park, 1091 W. Southern Ave. 4–8 p.m.
Trunk or treat, costume contest for humans and canines, inflatables and crafts. Free admission. Some activities require the purchase of tickets. www.apachejunctionaz.gov
Oct. 30 Dia de los Muertos Phoenix
Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix 2–7 p.m.
Mask making, sugar skull decorating, yucca weaving, entertainment, artists and vendors. Free admission. www.diadelosmuertosphx.com
Oct. 30 Tempe Halloween Stroll
6th Street Park, downtown Tempe 2–5 p.m.
Free family event with games, crafts, a costume contest, trick or treating and more. www.downtowntempe.com
Oct. 31 Trick-or-Treat at Bookmans
1056 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa 6–8 p.m.
Kids, dress up in costume and receive a free treat. 480-835-0505
