15 pumpkin patches, family events, festivals and haunted houses around Tucson, AZ, each checked against its own official site for 2026 dates. Scare levels and ages are our suggestions; always check the venue's own guidance.
Pumpkin patch
6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox, AZ
Big farm outing east of Tucson with a 12.5-acre corn maze with three difficulty levels, pick-your-own pumpkin fields and sunflowers. A popular day trip from Tucson.
- corn maze
- pick your own pumpkins
- sunflowers
- hayride
- When
- Daily, Sept 19 – Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- 9am–4pm
Pumpkin patch
14950 N. Trico Road, Marana, AZ
Big farm festival off I-10 with a 70-acre pumpkin field, corn maze, farm train, animals, slides and rides for kids on Thursday through Sunday in October.
- pick your own pumpkins
- corn maze
- farm train
- farm animals
- jumping pillow
- When
- Thursday–Sunday, Oct 3–31, 2026
Family event
4325 S. Pantano Road, Tucson, AZ
Free City of Tucson Halloween party on the park's soccer fields with trunk-or-treating, carnival games and a costume parade. Bring a bag for candy; food for sale on site.
- trunk-or-treat
- carnival games
- costume parade
- When
- Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
- Hours
- 5–8pm
- Price
- Free
Family event
3400 E. Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ
Not-too-scary evening at the zoo with character meet and greets, candy tables along the paths, silly skeleton scenes, games and a pumpkin patch photo spot. Timed tickets sold in advance.
- trick-or-treat
- character meet and greets
- pumpkin patch photo spot
- sensory-friendly night
- When
- Oct 21 (sensory-friendly night) and Oct 22–25, 2026
- Hours
- 6–9pm; sensory night Oct 21, 6–8:30pm
- Price
- $14–$16
Family event
196 N. Court Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Community-built Day of the Dead altars displayed inside the reconstructed 1775 Spanish fort downtown, with public ofrendas honoring veterans, local families and pets.
- ofrendas
- Día de los Muertos
- historic fort museum
- When
- Oct 24 – Nov 8, 2026
- Hours
- 10am–4pm
- Price
- Included with admission
- Age note
- Included with museum admission
Family event
23 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ
Oro Valley's free town Halloween party with trunk-or-treating by local businesses, live music, bounce houses, food vendors and kids' crafts.
- trunk-or-treat
- live music
- bounce houses
- kids crafts
- food trucks
- When
- Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
- Hours
- 5–8pm
- Price
- Free
Family event
1575 E. 36th Street, Tucson, AZ
Free neighborhood Halloween night at a city recreation center with trunk-or-treating, a small haunted house and costume fun.
- trunk-or-treat
- haunted house
- costumes
- When
- Friday, Oct 9, 2026
- Hours
- 6–8pm
- Price
- Free
Family event
Tucson, AZ
Downtown costume bar crawl across seven bars with drink or shot vouchers, a mid-party and an after party. Check in at HighWire Lounge; costumes required.
- costume bar crawl
- drink vouchers
- after party
- When
- Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
- Hours
- 4–10pm; after party until midnight
- Price
- From $15
- Age note
- 21+, ID required
Theme park event
6541 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ
Gentle Halloween evenings at a western-themed dining and ride village: a Halloween train ride, carousel, Ferris wheel and a scavenger hunt ending in a treat bag. No scare actors.
- Halloween train ride
- carousel
- Ferris wheel
- scavenger hunt
- treat bag
- When
- Fridays, Oct 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2026
- Hours
- 5–8pm
- Price
- $10 ride wristband
Fall festival
Tucson, AZ
Tucson's huge community-made procession honoring loved ones who have died, with altars, performers and art over a weekend of events, ending in the ceremonial burning of the urn.
- procession
- altars
- performances
- Día de los Muertos
- When
- All Souls Weekend Fri Nov 6 – Sun Nov 8, 2026
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
12375 N. Heritage Park Drive, Marana, AZ
Free Town of Marana fall festival with a cowboy carnival theme: carnival rides, mutton bustin', live country music, a beer garden, food trucks and a family movie after dark.
- carnival rides
- mutton bustin'
- live country music
- beer garden
- movie at sundown
- When
- Saturday, Oct 17, 2026
- Hours
- 2–9pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
4500 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ
Halloween-themed indoor and outdoor market of local makers and small businesses selling crafts, decor, jewelry, art and food.
- Halloween market
- local vendors
- handmade crafts
- food
- When
- Fri–Sun, Oct 23–25, 2026
- Hours
- Fri–Sat 11am–8pm; Sun noon–6pm
- Price
- Free admission
Haunted house
201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson, AZ
Old Tucson's long-running Halloween night event spreads haunted mazes, roaming scare actors, stunt and stage shows, rides and games across the old western film set.
- haunted mazes
- scare zones
- live shows
- stunt shows
- rides
- When
- Select nights Oct 1–31, 2026: Thursdays Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; Fri–Sat every weekend; Sundays Oct 4, 11, 18 & 25; Halloween night
- Price
- From $37
Haunted house
13591 W. Avra Valley Road, Marana, AZ
Haunted cornfield northwest of Tucson with four separate haunts, live characters, a corn maze, zombie gellyball shootout, escape room and a midway with food and games.
- haunted corn maze
- four haunts
- zombie gellyball shootout
- escape room
- midway
- When
- Weekend nights Oct 2 – Nov 1, 2026, plus select weeknights and Halloween night
- Hours
- 6pm–midnight; closes at 10pm on Oct 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 28, 29 and Nov 1
- Price
- From $35
- Age note
- Not recommended for small children
Haunted house
1102 W. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ
Walk-through haunted house with live actors and custom sets inside a former meatpacking plant, run by a local family for 22 seasons. The owners say 2026 is its last year.
- haunted house
- live actors
- fast pass
- When
- Fri–Sat Oct 2–3, then Thursdays through Sundays until Nov 1, 2026
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Quick Answers
What Halloween events are on near Tucson in 2026?
BooMap lists 15 Halloween events near Tucson with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites: 2 pumpkin patches and corn mazes, 7 family events, 3 fall festivals and 3 haunted houses.
Which pumpkin patches and corn mazes are open near Tucson in 2026?
Apple Annie's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch and Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival. Dates, hours and prices for each are on this page.
When do pumpkin patches open near Tucson in 2026?
The earliest to open in this guide is Apple Annie's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, on September 19, 2026, then Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival (October 3). Each patch's full 2026 dates are on its own page.
What Halloween events near Tucson are good for young kids?
Not-scary picks suggested for all ages include All Souls Procession Weekend, Apple Annie's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, Boo Bash, Boo at the Zoo, Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Exhibition, and 6 more.
How much is Boo at the Zoo at Reid Park Zoo?
$14–$16, according to the official site.
What Halloween events are on near Tucson this weekend?
For the weekend of September 25–27, 2026, 1 event in this guide lists dates that include it: Apple Annie's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. Check each one's hours before you go.
Are there free Halloween events near Tucson?
Yes: All Souls Procession Weekend, Boo Bash, HallOVeen Spooktacular, Marana Fall Festival, Quincie Douglas Center Trunk-or-Treat, and 1 more list free admission on the official site.
When is trick-or-treating near Tucson in 2026?
None of the 6 towns we track around Tucson has announced official 2026 trick-or-treat hours yet. Most announce in early to mid October, and we add them to this page as they do.
What day is Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday, October 31. Some towns set trick-or-treat on a different night, so check your town's official hours.
What are the scariest haunted houses near Tucson?
The most intense haunts in this guide are Nightfall at Old Tucson, Terror in the Corn and The Slaughterhouse, rated 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. Check each venue's own age guidance before you go.
When do haunted houses open near Tucson in 2026?
The earliest opening in this guide is Nightfall at Old Tucson on October 1, 2026. Each haunt's full 2026 dates are listed on this page.
These usually run every year, but we couldn't confirm 2026 dates on their official sites yet. Check with the venue before you go. Seen one open, or know the dates? Tell us and we'll check it.