Top Pumpkin Patches In The Phoenix Area For 2020

PHOENIX — The coronavirus has upended and changed nearly every aspect of modern life in 2020 and those changes have also creeped into our favorite fall activities like going to the pumpkin patch.

Due to the pandemic, many of the pumpkin patches in and near Phoenix have to adjust their hours, activities and methods of operation for the fall.

That being said, you can still visit an area pumpkin patch provided you take all the necessary precautions and double check the hours and rules for nearby pumpkin patches, including whether you need to make a reservation.

Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Phoenix.

Pumpkin Nights at the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess

Address: 7575 East Princess Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255

Dates: Sept. 14 to Oct. 31 (Nightly from Oct. 14 to Oct. 31)

Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday Nights from 6 to 10 p.m.

Attractions: Fall-themed dining menu, haunted plaza, pumpkin patch with character greetings, hay maze, lanterns, homemade pie and apple cider

Pricing: Varies by package but general admission is $10 per person; children under the age of 3 can enter for free

Phone: (480) 585-4848

Website: https://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/pumpkin-nights

McDonald's Ranch

Address: 26540 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Dates: Oct. 3 to Nov. 1 (closed on Tuesdays)

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Attractions: Pumpkin patch, hay bale maze, lawn games, petting zoo, pony rides, food truck and snacks

Pricing: $10 on weekdays and $12 on weekends. Children 1 or younger can enter for free. Discounts are available for veterans, first responders, teachers, senior citizens or clergy members.

Phone: (480) 585-0239

Website: https://macdonaldsranch.com/pumpkin-patch

Mother Nature's Farm

Address: 1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Dates: Sept. 26 to Oct. 31

Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Attractions: Pumpkin patch, fall decorations, hayrides, feeding animals, maze and more (all sales are cash only inside the farm)

Pricing: $10 per person

Phone: (480) 892-5874

Website: http://www.mothernaturesfarm.com/pumpkinpatch

Vertuccio Farms

Address: 4011 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85212

Dates: Oct. 1 to Nov. 1

Hours: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Attractions: Corn maze, mini golf, mini zip line, pumpkin patch, train rides, pumpkin painting and more

Pricing: $12 per person; children ages 2 or younger are free

Phone: (480) 882-1482

Note: Due to the pandemic, please double check the rules, regulations and hours for the pumpkin patch you plan on visiting.

More fall fun:

• Fall Events in Phoenix

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.