While the Valley doesn’t have chilly temperatures and changing leaves, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate the onset of fall. And what better way to get into the spirit than visiting a pumpkin patch? Sure, you might be wearing shorts and a tee-shirt, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy hayrides, corn mazes and pumpkin picking.

Check out our favorite spots around the Valley below.

Mother Nature’s Farm

Gilbert 

Ever seen a 500-pound pumpkin? This is where you’ll find one. This top-rated pumpkin patch is the place for all things pumpkin, from home decor to candles and treats. Plus, it’s set up for picnic dining, which makes it a great date spot or family atmosphere complete with hayrides, bounce houses, animals and a maze. 

MacDonald’s Ranch

North Scottsdale 

MacDonald’s Ranch is a true farm, and pumpkin picking is just the beginning of the activities you can enjoy here. To make a full day of it, check out the BBQ food truck, pet horses, wander through the hay maze or visit the petting zoo. When you’re ready to find your pumpkin, you can take a hayride or the train back to the patch where you’ll find pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.. 

Tolmachoff Farms 

Glendale 

Tolmachoff Farms is the go-to pumpkin destination of the West Valley with its train ride, huge selection of pumpkins, pedal car track and 6-acre corn maze. Plus, for Halloween thrill-seekers, the farm offers a haunted corn maze that’s sure to scare you year after year. 

Schnepf Farms

Queen Creek 

Schnepf Farms is a must-see destination year-round for everything from peach picking to vegetable planting, and during the fall, there’s no shortage of pumpkins at the award-winning Pumpkin and Chili Party. Partygoers can also enjoy everything from a BMX show and roller coasters to bonfires and marshmallow roasting. Oh, and of course, there’s plenty of chili. 

Vertuccio Farms

Mesa 

This beloved family farm transforms into a pumpkin paradise in October with mini-golf, mule-pulled wagon rides, train rides, duck races and a 7-acre corn maze. Plus, the farm announces themed days throughout the season like ‘Adopt a Pet’ day and ‘Pumpkin Paint and Take’ day. 

Whether you’re looking for a traditional patch or something different, the Valley has the perfect fall destination for you!