Aside from wearing a cozy sweater, sipping cider, and watching the leaves change, one of our favorite things about Fall is going pumpkin picking. In addition to being a great way to ring in the seasonal weather, it's the perfect family activity. If you are in the Grand Canyon State, we suggest checking out this list of some of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona. As you'll soon learn, each of these Arizona pumpkin patches has what you need to carve the perfect jack-o-lantern and make your favorite fall treats.

1. Viola's Pumpkin Patch at Viola's Flower Garden

If you're in Flagstaff and wonder, "Where can I find pumpkin patches near me?", Viola's is the place to go. Throughout October, Viola's Flower Garden transforms into Viola's Pumpkin Patch. There's a whole slew of activities from a pumpkin decorating station to a straw maze, carnival games, and over 20 varieties of pumpkins to choose from. Make sure to make a stop here this fall!

Visit Viola's Flower Garden's website and follow Viola's Flower Garden's Facebook page for more information.

2. Mortimer Farms

As for pumpkin patches near Prescott, you'll love visiting Mortimer Farms in nearby Dewey. The farm's annual Pumpkin Festival & Corn Maze will open on September 27 and close on October 27. The hours are 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day of the festival. When you go to what's considered one of the

best pumpkin patches in Arizona , try your skills in the corn maze then go to the field to find your pumpkin. There's so much fun to be had at Mortimer Farms this fall!

Visit the Mortimer Farms website and follow the Mortimer Farms Facebook page for more information about admission and festival events.

3. Schnepf Farms

If you want to visit one of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona, Schnepf Farms is the place to go. Starting in early October, you can partake in Schnepf Farm's Pumpkin & Chili party. There will be pig races, amusement rides, train rides, corn mazes, and, of course, pumpkins. As you'll see during your visit, this farm knows how to celebrate fall!

Visit the Schnepf Farms website and follow the Schnepf Farms Facebook page for more information.

4. Apple Annie's Orchard

If you live in or are visiting Cochise County and are looking for " pumpkin patches near me," you can't go wrong with Apple Annie's Orchard. Sure, the word "apple" is in the name but that doesn't mean this farm isn't also known for its pumpkins and a variety of other fruits and vegetables! Apple Annie's has an impressive 40-acre pumpkin patch where you can discover (and pick) your perfect pumpkin from late September until the end of October. Now, how's that for ringing in the fall season?

Visit the Apple Annie's Orchard website and follow the Apple Annie's Orchard Facebook page for more information.

5. Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch

For those looking for

Arizona pumpkin patches near Yuma, the Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch has been going strong since 2005. Sponsored by Champion Church and run by hundreds of volunteers, families can enjoy spending time outside while looking for a pumpkin. The dates for this pumpkin patch are the last three weekends of October from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sundays.

Visit the Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch website and follow the Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch Facebook page for more information.

6. Vertuccio Farms

From Friday, Sept. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 31st, Vertuccio Farms will host its annual Fall Festival complete with a corn maze and a pumpkin patch. So, if you're looking for 7 of 7

Arizona pumpkin patches near Mesa, this is the farm to visit. The festival will also include a petting zoo, a massive slide, barrel train rides, carnival games, mini golf, and so much more!

Visit the Vertuccio Farms website and follow the Vertuccio Farms Facebook page for more information.

7. Rocker 7 Farm Patch

If you're looking for more pumpkin patches near Phoenix, consider driving to the Rocker 7 Farm Patch in Buckeye. There is an admission price of $9 per person or $40 per family (up to 5 people) for the pumpkin patch but it's so worth it! We guarantee that upon laying your eyes on Rocker 7 Farm Patch you'll understand why it's one of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona.

Head to Rocker 7 Farm Patch Facebook page for more information about this family-friendly destination in Arizona.

Have you visited any of the best pumpkin patches in Arizona? Which place is your favorite? Feel free to let us know in the following comments section.

Along with checking out these Arizona pumpkin patches, how about spending the day apple picking too? For ideas of where to go, we recommend referring to our coverage of apple orchards in Arizona.

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