Things to Do in Arizona – October 2025

Hello, October!

October in Arizona is a season of transformation—where warm days meet crisp evenings and the desert landscape turns golden. It’s the perfect month to enjoy everything from scenic hikes in the Superstitions or Sedona’s colorful canyons to pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and family-friendly harvest fun.

🎉 Oktoberfest & Cultural Events

• Oktoberfest celebrations in Tempe and Chandler
• Día de los Muertos events throughout Phoenix, Mesa, and Tucson
• Farmers' markets & craft fairs highlighting seasonal produce, artisan goods, and live entertainment
• Hispanic Heritage Events

🌵 Fall Festivals Events

• Uncorked Wine Festival – October 11^th
• Harvest in the Heritage District - Gilbert
• Arizona State Fair – Sept 20^th – Oct 27^th
• Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival – Oct 24 – 26^th
• Oktoberfest – Oct 10^th - 12^th
• Taco Fest – Salt River Fields – Oct 18^th – 19^th

🎵 Music & Entertainment

October brings a jam-packed calendar of concerts and comedy shows across Arizona

Concert Highlights:

• Hozier – Oct 7^th
• The Black Moods – October 3 & 4^th
• Maroon 5 – Oct 6^th
• Stevie Nicks – October 7 –
• Melissa Etheridge – October 12
• Chance the Rapper – October 14
• Judas Priest & Alice Cooper – October 22, 2025 -
• Dwight Yoakam – October 4 -

Comedy Shows:

• Taylor Tomlinson – Oct 7
• Bret Kreischer – Oct 17^th - Desert Diamond Arena
• Iliza Shlesinger – Oct 12 & 24
• Tempe Improve
• Stand up Live
• Desert Ridge Improve

🍁 Pumpkin Festivals & Outdoor Fun

Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes:

• Vertuccio Farms – Mesa | Oct 3 – Nov 2
• Tolmachoff Farms – Glendale | Oct 1 – 31
• MacDonald’s Ranch – Scottsdale | Oct 4 – 31
• Schneph Farms – Queen Creek | Oct 3 – 31
• Mother Nature’s Farm - Mesa | Oct 4 – 31
• Pumpkin Fest Scottdale | Sept 13 – Oct 31
• Arizona Pumpkin Patch Location

Fall Foliage & Hiking:

• Superstition Mountains & Lost Dutchman State Park (Apache Junction)
• Usery Mountain Regional Park (Mesa)
• Northern Arizona’s Oak Creek Canyon & Sedona

🎃 Spooky Haunted Vibes

Halloween spirit is everywhere! Haunted houses, ghost tours, and costume contests pop up across Phoenix, the East Valley, and Tucson. From kids’ trick-or-treating to adult-themed events and spooky concerts, there’s something for everyone to celebrate the season.

Must-See Haunted Attractions:

• Fear Farm Haunted Fairgrounds & Corn Maze – Glendale
• 13th Floor Haunted House – Phoenix
• Scarizona Scaregrounds – Mesa
• Field of Screams - Glendale
• Sanctum of Horror – Mesa
• Haunted House Locations

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• Maricopa, AZ
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• Peoria, AZ
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Make the Most of October in Arizona

From pumpkin picking and hiking to concerts and comedy shows, October in Arizona offers an array of endless opportunities for family fun, romantic dates, and seasonal adventures. Grab a pumpkin spice latte, catch a live show, or explore the great outdoors—there’s no better time to experience all that the Valley and beyond have to offer!