The Great Pumpkin Festival is coming to the Desert Botanical Gardens in Arizona! It’s the perfect time of year to make fall memories with your children sure to last a lifetime.
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Visiting a pumpkin patch is a timeless fall tradition, one both parents and children covet. The annual festival held at Desert Botanical Gardens invites kids and parents to find that special pumpkin amid one of the most scenic landscapes in the country.
Beginning October 23rd and taking place October 26th, the Desert Botanical Gardens will be opening their doors for this seasonal event. Entrance to the festival is included with regular Garden admission and current members retain free access with their Member ID. All children below the age of three are welcome, free of charge.
Included with your entrance includes a multitude of children’s crafts and activities, the perfect art project to occupy your little ones. Children 12 and under will also receive their very own pumpkin, perfect for carving at home before the Halloween holiday. Adults and children can take advantage of an awesome hayride to the pumpkin patch and also enjoy country and western entertainment provided throughout the evening.
Of course, there’s plenty more to be discovered. The Desert Botanical Gardens is home to some of the most luscious and captivating scenery in the state of Arizona – it’s best to bring along a camera for the perfect photo ops. You can also lose yourself in the Amazing Hay Bale Maze or pay a visit to the adorable farm animals stationed in the petting zoo. Kids are also sure to love the exciting carnival-style games hosted onsite in the spacious Events Plaza.
For more information, be sure to visit the Desert Botanical Gardens site or to purchase tickets. They can also be reached by phone at (480) 481.8188 from 8 AM to 5 PM.