Fall is one of the most popular times in the Phoenix west valley as temperatures start to cool and outdoor event and festival season returns. Celebrating our diversity, west valley autumn events provide something for everyone. Whether they want to rock out, pick a pumpkin or enjoy being scared senseless. Here’s a list of six spooky and sweet fall event options in and around Goodyear- and all are just minutes from Estrella!
- Goodyear Rocks, Oct. 1
Emerging bands will take the stage at The Goodyear Recreation Campus on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, giveaways and live artwork!
Location: 420 Estrella Pkwy, Goodyear
https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events - Fall Festival, Oct. 29
A fun Fall Festival takes place on Oct. 29 from 5 – 9 p.m. at Goodyear Ballpark and will include bounce houses, live entertainment, a pumpkin patch and costume contest! Candy will be available in the trick-or-treat village on the field, so bring a tote.
Location: 1933 S Ballpark Way, Goodyear
https://goodyearbp.com/event/fall-festival-2/ - Tolmachoff Farms in the Fall
Tolmachoff Farms is a unique four-generation family farm Glendale. It’s a great place to find a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, opening for Winter Season in Mid-November through Dec. 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
During the month of October they have Pumpkin Days and a 6-acre corn maze, plus a petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid and more. BEWARE: The Corn Maze becomes haunted in the evenings, turning it into AZ Field of Screams. They also offer Birthday and Field Trip packages.
Location: 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale
https://tolmachoff-farms.com/new/ - Rocker 7 Farm Patch
Pictures, pumpkins and play areas! Be sure to visit Rocker 7 Farm Patch in Buckeye during the fall season. It’s Buckeye’s original sunflower field that also grows Arizona cotton, offering the kids a place to roam and explore with some tasty treats from local food trucks on the weekends. The four acres of sunflowers will begin blooming around Oct. 15. Thursday through Sunday 3-6 p.m.
Location: 19601 W Broadway Rd., Buckeye
http://rocker7farmpatch.com/ - Fear Farm
New! Glendale’s Fear Farm Haunted House and corn maze will scare the daylights out of you. May be too intense for children 12 and under, but older ages love the assorted scary creatures and noises. ABC News calls it “One of the 10 Haunted Houses in Phoenix you have to visit.” Get your tickets early to save money.
Location: 6801 N. 99th Ave., Glendale
https://fearfarm.com/contact/ - Escape Westgate
Looking for a bit of mystery this fall? It’s a great time of year to visit Escape Westgate, a venue that offers three realistic and immersive escape room games, backed with intense gaming and special effects. Filled with puzzles, hidden objects and clues to help you solve your mission and escape before time runs out.
Location: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Suite E-108, Glendale
https://escapewestgate.com/
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