Top Pumpkin Patches In The Tucson Area For 2020
TUCSON, AZ — The coronavirus has upended and changed nearly every aspect of modern life in 2020 and those changes have also creeped into our favorite fall activities like going to the pumpkin patch.
Due to the pandemic, many of the pumpkin patches in and near Tucson have to adjust their hours, activities and methods of operation for the fall.
That being said, you can still visit an area pumpkin patch provided you take all the necessary precautions and double check the hours and rules for nearby pumpkin patches, including whether you need to make a reservation.
Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Tucson.
Marana Pumpkin Patch
Address: 14901 North Wentz Road, Marana, AZ 85653
Dates: Oct. 3 to Oct. 31 (closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Hours: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Attractions: Pumpkin patch, corn mazes, petting zoo
Pricing: Varies by date; children 34 inches or taller can enter for free
Phone: (520) 305-5481
Website: https://maranapumpkinpatch.com/
Apple Annie's Orchard
Address: 6405 West Williams Road, Willcox, AZ 85643
Dates: Open daily
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for September, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for October
Attractions: Pick your own fruits and vegetables — including apples, pears and pumpkins, buy jarred farm goods, corn maze, hayrides
Pricing: Produce pricing varies by what you pick; the corn maze starts at $6 but varies by age, hayrides are $4
Phone: (520) 384-2084
Website: https://www.appleannies.com/apples-annies-farm-pumpkin-pick-your-own.htm
Arizona Pumpkin Patch
Address: Three in Tucson: 6401 North Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704; 8328 North Cortaro Road, Tucson, AZ 85743; 1825 East Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85719
Dates: Oct. 14 to Oct. 31
Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Attractions: Dog-friendly pumpkin patch, corn stalks for sale at Oracle location
Pricing: Free to enter
Phone: (480) 818-6588
Website: https://arizonapumpkinpatch.org/locations/
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If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.
This article originally appeared on the Tucson Patch
