October is a time for spooky celebrations and delightful fall festivities – and there are plenty of corn mazes in Phoenix! Even though autumn in Arizona doesn’t have that crisp chill in the air, we can still celebrate the season with fun family events all around the valley. Here is a list of corn mazes you might want to experience this year, including options around Arizona.
Schnepf Farms has something for everyone, offering not one, but two different corn mazes. The smaller one is a 4-acre easy walk through that can be accessed directly across from the ropes course. It’s a great place for photos since it may be less busy than the larger one. But don’t be fooled, this maze is still a challenge! The second one is a 10-acre area that has been mapped into a tribute to country music legend Reba McEntire. This one is accessed via hayride which you get to by walking left after the entrance, and past all the food booths. This event takes place Thursdays through Sundays for the entire month of October.
The mazes are included with your entry ticket, as well as a variety of rides and shows. This one also sells out fast, so purchase your tickets online in advance. Tickets are $25 per person, and $10 discounts are available for seniors, military personnel and first responders with ID.
24810 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
According to their website, the sordid tale of mysterious lore beings with a field of corn that was accidentally planted over an ancient burial ground, and the undead have returned to seek revenge on those who would dare trespass and disturb their eternal resting place. Get a babysitter and leave the kiddos home for this event. It’s to die for!
Hours of operation are Fridays and Saturdays and Halloween night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Ticket prices are $25.
5726 N. 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303
Vertuccio is a great place to go year round for many seasonal activities. They run an Easter Egg hunt, a Christmas lights event (with a touching tribute to veterans) and of course a fall festival. Their fall festival runs from Friday, September 29th to Sunday, October 29th. Tuesday to Thursday hours are 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday is 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Mondays they are closed. This year’s theme is “Cooler days in the Corn Maze.” Tickets are $15 per person, but if you bring a non-perishable food item to donate, you get $2 off. There is also a $2 senior, and $3 military and first responder discount available.
4011 S. Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85212
The name says it all (and the website disclaimer). Fear Farm corn maze and haunted house experiences are not recommended for children under 12 years old. Sponsored by a company called Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, this chilling event promises to be a real scream, presenting a Midway feel, with food booths of cotton candy, funnel cake, popcorn and sodas, and the occasional zombie roaming around. Attractions include names such as “The Rot Shop,” “Infestation,” “Hollow House,” and “Depths of Darkness.” This is considered an intense undead experience with a target audience of teenages and non-corporial wandering souls. Prices vary from $30 to $35 depending on the selected date.
6801 N 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85305
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Apple Annie’s is an active family farm, set against the gourd-geous (sorry, I had to) backdrop of the Winchester Mountains. Their 12.5 acre corn maze offers three levels of difficulty, so you can come for a relaxing stroll or a challenge. Grab your passport and answer questions along the way. Correct answers will point you in the right direction!
Also offered here on weekends are hayrides and pumpkin picking, which start on Sept 23rd and goes through October 31st. The corn maze and hayride combo tickets are $13 for ages 12 and older, and ages 3 through 11 are $11. Children 2 and under are free.
6405 W Williams Road, Willcox, AZ 85643
Try not to get lost in this epic Marana corn Maze! Harvest your own home-grown family memories at the Marana farm. A new maze map every year will have guests making this destination a fall family tradition.
Thursday and Friday hours are 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., with tickets costing $18 purchased online. Saturday is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with tickets purchased online for $20. Tickets cost $3 more if purchased at the gate, and are in limited supply. Admission includes the corn maze, giant slide, playground rides, jumpy pillow, pig races, train ride, mini tractors, diggers, and trikes, and paddle boats. This event runs from October 7th to the 29th.
14950 N. Trico Road, Marana, AZ 85653
Corn Mazes in Phoenix
Mortimer Farm has begun their annual Pumpkin Fest and Corn Maze event, advertising this year’s theme around water conservation. They are way ahead of the *ahem* carve, showing that even farms can conserve water and help make a positive impact on the environment. Their restaurant, Windmill Kitchen, will be available, as well as various food trucks. Pick out your perfect pumpkin while you are there, and visit their store for jams, jellys, and fresh produce. Their blackberry syrup is delicious. Tickets are $25 per person, and infants ages 2 and under are free.
12907 E. State Route 169, Dewey, AZ 86327
This corn maze does not appear to be at a specific farm location, but it is a corn maze, and that’s what we are here to present. This event is not considered suitable for children. Attractions here include Axe throwing, a zombie paintball shootout, an escape room, and a ghoulishly gruesome corn maze.
Hours of operation are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6 p.m. to midnight every Friday and Saturday in October. General admission is $28, and some events are ticketed separately at an additional cost. Check the website for more specific directions.
11820 W. Marana Road, Marana, AZ 85653
The Willis Farm in Snowflake hosts two corn mazes: The Agrifact Maze, and the Big Corn Maze. They are open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Other activities offered at the Willis Farm include a pumpkin picking patch, laser tag, a game zone, and a train ride.
This location also offers a haunted corn maze event that is separate from the other two corn mazes, and is not recommended for young children. For information on this event, click the “Haunt Tickets” tab on their website, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on the “Night of Pestilence” banner. This event is organized into time slots. Tickets must be purchased online for a certain time slot. It’s recommended that you arrive at least 10 minutes before your allotted time. Tickets are $22 per person for the regular event. There is a “Kid Haunt” event on Friday, Oct 27th, and Monday, October 30th for $12 per person. Children must have a paying adult with them. Tickets will sell out, and children 2 and under are free.
381 S. 1st E. Street, Snowflake, AZ 85937
We hope this guide helps you and your family make memories in some corn mazes in Phoenix. Despite my corny jokes, I hope you have found this article somewhat humerus. Have a gourd time!
