Spooky Season in Queen Creek: Local Pumpkin Patches, Fall Festivals, and Haunted Attractions..

Halloween Week Near Queen Creek: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Festivals and Haunted Houses Still Open (2026)

What’s still open for Halloween near Queen Creek?
Schnepf Farms, Vertuccio Farms and Mother Nature’s Farm run family fall festivals through Halloween weekend. Scarizona and Sanctum of Horror in Mesa cover the scary side for teens and adults.

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, so this is the last week for most of the farm festivals around Queen Creek. Below is what’s still open, what it costs, where it is, and which spots work for which ages. That last part matters a lot when one kid wants a haunted house and the other still needs a nap.

Quick Picks by Age

• Toddlers and little kids: Mother Nature’s Farm in Gilbert. It’s smaller and easy to manage, and admission includes a pumpkin.
• Elementary-age kids: Schnepf Farms or Vertuccio Farms. Both have corn mazes, rides, and enough to fill a whole evening.
• Teens and adults: Scarizona Scaregrounds or Sanctum of Horror in Mesa. Leave the little ones home for these.

Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals

Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party (Queen Creek)

This is the big one in town, now in its 31st year. Admission covers 25+ rides and activities: the corn maze, hayrides, petting zoo, pig races, amusement rides and live entertainment. Food, pumpkins and the train ride cost extra.

• Where: 24810 S. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek, AZ 85142
• Dates: Through Saturday, Oct. 31
• Hours: Wed 4 to 9 p.m., Thu noon to 9 p.m., Fri noon to 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Tickets: Kids 2 and under are free. A Family 4-Pack is $138. Check the ticket page for single-ticket prices. Military, veterans and law enforcement can buy $15 tickets with ID at the gate.
• Good to know: Tickets are nonrefundable. Changing your date costs $5. Leashed pets are allowed.
• Ages: All ages. Some rides have height and age limits.

Vertuccio Farms Fall Festival (Mesa)

This is the 28th year of Vertuccio’s fall festival, and it’s an easy drive up Power Road from Queen Creek. You’ll find a corn maze, petting zoo, giant slide, ropes course, barrel train rides, mini golf and a pumpkin patch. The pricing is simple: one flat ticket.

• Where: 4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212
• Dates: Through Saturday, Oct. 31
• Hours: The farm is normally closed Monday and Tuesday, but it opens extra days during the last week of October. Check the website for this week’s hours. Last admission is one hour before closing.
• Tickets: $17 per person. Kids 2 and under are free. Buy online or at the gate.
• Ages: All ages. Nothing here is scary.

Mother Nature’s Farm (Gilbert)

Mother Nature’s Farm is celebrating its 30th fall festival, and it’s the best fit for younger kids. Admission includes a small pumpkin to take home, plus a hayride, straw bale maze, farm animals, slides and pedal carts. The patch has pumpkins from one ounce up to 500 pounds.

• Where: 1663 E. Baseline Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85233
• Dates: Daily through Sunday, Nov. 1
• Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Tickets: $17 for guests 42 inches and taller (includes the Mega Slide). $15 for guests under 42 inches. Babies under 1 are free. Tickets are sold at the farm only, not online.
• Ages: All ages, and especially good for toddlers and preschoolers.

Haunted Attractions (Teens and Adults)

Scarizona Scaregrounds (Mesa)

One ticket gets you into three walk-through haunts, all outdoors in the dark with fog, loud noises and live actors. The organizers recommend wearing closed-toe shoes.

• Where: 1901 N. Alma School Rd., Mesa, AZ 85201 (near the Loop 101 and Loop 202 interchange)
• Remaining nights: Oct. 28, 29, 30, 31 and Nov. 1
• Tickets: From $19.95 plus fees. Tickets are timed-entry and nonrefundable.
• Ages: Not recommended for kids under 12.

Sanctum of Horror (Mesa)

Sanctum of Horror is set up in the parking lot at Superstition Springs Center. It’s the closer haunted option for Queen Creek families, and its season reportedly runs into early November. Check the official site for nightly hours, ticket prices and age guidance before you go.

Missed the Town’s Events? Mark Your Calendar for Next Year

The Town of Queen Creek held its Spooky Splash (a floating pumpkin patch) and the Not So Spooky Halloween Party on Oct. 24 at the Queen Creek Recreation & Aquatic Center. Both were resident-only and needed separate registration. If your family wants to go next year, watch for registration to open in September.

You may also see older posts mentioning a town Trunk or Treat on Halloween night. The town retired that event after crowds got too large, and these smaller registered events replaced it.

A Few Tips for Halloween Week

• Go early in the week if you can. Saturday is Halloween and the last day for most of these farms, so expect it to be the busiest day.
• Check the last admission time. Vertuccio, for example, stops selling tickets an hour before closing.
• Read the fine print on haunt tickets. Scarizona’s timed tickets are nonrefundable, even if someone chickens out at the door.
• Budget for the extras. At Schnepf, food, pumpkins and the train ride are not included in admission.

FAQ

What is the closest pumpkin patch to Queen Creek?
Schnepf Farms is in Queen Creek itself, on Rittenhouse Road. Vertuccio Farms in Mesa and Mother Nature’s Farm in Gilbert are both a reasonable drive away.

Which fall festival near Queen Creek is best for toddlers?
Mother Nature’s Farm in Gilbert is the easiest pick for little ones. Admission includes a small pumpkin, and kids under 1 get in free.

Are there haunted houses near Queen Creek for kids?
The big haunts nearby are built for teens and adults. Scarizona, for example, doesn’t recommend its haunts for kids under 12. For younger kids, a farm festival is usually the better Halloween outing.

If a farm day out here has you wondering what it’s actually like to live in Queen Creek, from the newer neighborhoods to the commute to how it compares with Gilbert or Mesa, I’m always happy to talk it through. No pressure, just local answers.

Jerry Sharp with Sharp Dwellings at Real Broker