Updated: September 2025
Fun Events Happening Throughout Arizona in October 2025
Fall is in full swing in October throughout Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding cities. The weather makes it a perfect month for events and activities, with temperature highs in the mid to high 80s and lows in the 50s. From music to theater to comedy, life is brimming with fun and exciting things to do!
Major events in October include the Arizona State Fair which goes until October 27th and the classic Ales on Rails which takes you on a tour of the Verde Valley until October 31st. Make room on your calendar for football, pumpkin patches and corn mazes, Oktoberfest celebrations and haunted houses. Check out our list of some of the best events that you won’t want to miss in October!
Annual Activities in October
- Flagstaff Oktoberfest October 4th
- Ales on Rails Sept 14th through October 31st
- Arizona State Fair Sept 19th through October 26th
Top Pumpkin Patches Throughout Arizona
- Vertuccio Farms – Mesa, AZ – giant slides, games, and pumpkins for all ages.
- Tolmachoff Farms – Glendale, AZ – pumpkin patch, haunted corn maze, family activities.
- Schnepf Farms – Queen Creek, AZ – hayrides, corn maze, pumpkin picking.
- MacDonald’s Ranch – Scottsdale, AZ – Petting zoo, hay-bale maze, pedal cars, gold panning, carnival games, photo ops, lawn games
- Mortimer Farms – Dewey, AZ – farm-to-table eats, corn maze, and pumpkin fields.
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- Maroon 5 ‒ Oct 6, 2025 (PHX Arena, Phoenix)
- Hozier ‒ Oct 7, 2025 (Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre)
- Judas Priest & Alice Cooper ‒ Oct 22, 2025 (Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre)
- A Day To Remember & Yellowcard ‒ Oct 25, 2025 (Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre)
- Junior H ‒ Oct 31, 2025 (Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre)
- AJR ‒ Oct 3, 2025 (Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix)
- REIK ‒ Oct 10, 2025 (Veterans Memorial Coliseum)
- Mastodon ‒ Oct 17, 2025 (Veterans Memorial Coliseum)
- Brett Eldredge ‒ Oct 18, 2025 (Veterans Memorial Coliseum)
- 2Chainz ‒ Oct 24, 2025 (Veterans Memorial Coliseum)
- The Cult ‒ Oct 25, 2025 (Veterans Memorial Coliseum)
- Danny Elfman’s “Music from the Films of Tim Burton” ‒ Oct 17-19, 2025 (Symphony Hall)
- Playboi Carti (“Antagonist Tour”) ‒ Oct 17, 2025 (PHX Arena)
- Body Language Fest — October 24th-25th
- Phoenix Hip-Hop Fest — October 18th
- Desert Grey Music Festival — October 25th
- Taylor Tomlinson ‒ October 3rd – October 4th
- Arnez J ‒ October 3rd – October 4th
- Nimesh Patel ‒ October 11th
- Ben Bailey – October 22nd
- Iliza Shlesinger ‒ October 24th
Haunted Houses and Ghost Tours in October 2024
- Terror in the Corn
- Flagstaff Ghosts
- Nightfall at Old Tucson
- Fright Night AZ Haunted House
- Hellbilly Holler
- Scarizona Scaregrounds
- Phoenix Ghosts
- Tombstone Terrors
- Mount Mayhem Haunted House
- Auto Club’s Haunted House
- AZ Field of Screams
FAQs for October Events Around Arizona
What are the best family-friendly events in Arizona this October?
Arizona is full of fall events like pumpkin patches, fall festivals and of course the state fair throughout the month of October. Kids Out And About.com is a great resource to find fun for the entire family within the Phoenix area.
Are there any free events in Arizona during October 2025?
There are many free events throughout Arizona in October. Macaroni Kid puts on a free fall festival, and you can take your family to FREE Scottsdale Sparkle Halloween Arts & Crafts at Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard. Check out popular sites like Visit Phoenix for a list of free activities.
What is the weather like in Arizona in October?
The weather in Arizona is beautiful, with the lows typically in the 60s and the highs in the 80s. It’s perfect sweater weather and you can still enjoy the sunshine during the day but a cooler evening at night.
Which haunted houses are the scariest in Arizona this October?
The top-rated haunted houses throughout Scottsdale and Phoenix include 13th Floor, Fear Farm, and Sanctum of Horror. For a full list of haunted houses – see above for additional options!
Where can I find pumpkin patches near Phoenix, Scottsdale, or Tucson?
MacDonald’s Ranch is located right in Scottsdale, and Tolmachoff Farms is on the west side of the Valley in Glendale. There is also pumpkin patches in Northern Arizona like Mortimer Farms and Schnepf Farms which is in the southern part of the state.
Do I need to buy tickets in advance for Arizona’s October festivals?
It is always best to check event websites for all details, including admission and parking, especially since major festivals like Oktoberfest, Pride, and Arizona State Fair can often sell out.
For more events and activities per city, check out the following websites: