19 Oct 5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Fall in Phoenix/Arizona
As the weather turns cooler, there’s no better way to celebrate fall in Phoenix than with some fun family activities outside! Luckily there are lots of great ways to enjoy autumn in Arizona, from festivals to pumpkin patches to fall foliage. Today the Phelps LaClair staff are sharing five of our favorite fall activities in the Phoenix area.
Pumpkin Days at Tolmachoff Farms
Nothing says fall fun more than a visit to the pumpkin patch! Tolmachoff Farms is a four-generation family farm located in Glendale. The farm holds its Pumpkin Days from October 1st through 31st, and features a huge pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, a jumping pillow, a train ride, and more. There are also three different corn mazes to choose from: a 6-acre family corn maze, a mini corn maze for little kids, and a haunted corn maze for those who dare to enter!
Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N 75th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85303
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2: Strange Garden at the Desert Botanical Garden
One of our favorite fall activities in Phoenix is the Strange Garden at the Desert Botanical Garden. The festivities will be held on Friday, October 22nd and Saturday, October 23rd during garden open hours. The garden encourages kids to visit wearing their Halloween best and be ready to get their groove on at the Monster Bash. There will also be pumpkins to take home for kids 12 and younger.
Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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3: Anthem AutumnFest
The Anthem AutumnFest takes place on Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th from 10 am to 4 pm each day. This fall festival has a little something for everyone, including a pumpkin patch, free hayrides, live music, a food court, and a carnival. The festival also includes a decorated pumpkin display and contest, and lots of arts and crafts vendors. Anthem is about 37 minutes north of Phoenix.
Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem, AZ 85086.
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4: Arizona Harvest Fest
If you’re looking for fall festivals in the Phoenix area, Arizona Harvest Fest, returns to downtown Chandler at Dr. AJ Chandler Park on Sunday, November 10th from 9 am to 4 pm. Get an early start on your holiday shopping with 150 merchants selling foods, jewelry, art, holiday items, and much more. This family-friendly festival features live entertainment including a pie-eating contest, corn shucking, a pumpkin toss, and a pumpkin pageant, as well as a kids zone.
Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 178 E Commonwealth Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225
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5: View Fall Foliage at Snowbowl
If you’re up for a day trip, take a drive up to Arizona Snowbowl in Flagstaff to see the beautiful fall foliage of the golden aspens in the area. Hike a 1.5-mile trail designed for hikers of all levels to see these magnificent trees in their full autumn glory. Or, stay in the car and enjoy a 15-mile drive up scenic Snowbowl Road, which meanders through forests full of changing leaves and ends at a 9,500-foot elevation point at Snowbowl.
9300 North Snowbowl Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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Family First Estate Planning
While you and your family are enjoying fall in Phoenix, make sure you also have peace of mind knowing your affairs are properly and legally in order. The team of experts at Phelps LaClair is here to walk you through all facets of the estate planning process. Contact us at 480-892-2488 to take the first steps toward creating your estate plan.
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