Fall Festivals, Oktoberfest, and Other Fun Events in Marana!

Marana is the place to be in Southern Arizona for all things fall!

With pumpkin patches, corn mazes, terrifying haunted attractions, and animal attractions, Marana’s heritage and culture as an agricultural community make it a perfect place to celebrate the harvest season!

Fall Festivals
Oktoberfest Events

Fall Festivals & Halloween Attractions

Nightfall at Old Tucson

October 2 - November 1, 2025
Enjoy a frightful experience filled with comedy, drama, and mystery that embraces the history of Old Tucson.

One year after her return from death, Mary Hyde has fully realized her terrifying new form as Demon Queen of Nightfall! Queen Mary is building a terrifying army of the undead. Will Mary be able to keep her grip over Nightfall? Or will the all-but-dead Resistance rise up for one last battle?

Experience terrifying new haunts, mazes, roaming scares, stunt shows, magic shows, and musical theatre performances that are equal parts scary and hilarious. There are family-friendly attractions as well.

CreditOld Tucson

Terror in the Corn

October 3 - November 1, 2025
The Tucson area's scariest attraction returns to Marana for 2025! Enjoy four “haunts” and Halloween fun, all connected by a fully-immersive and terrifying cornfield. When darkness falls and the moon comes out, so do the scares, screams and surrounding terror!

The corn is calling…enter if you dare. You'll find spine-tingling attractions and activities such as the "Corn Maze," "The Zombie Shootout," "Escape Room," "Monster Midway," "Bleakmore Asylum," "Funhouse Nightmare," and "Bloodmoon Ranch." The "Monster Midway" will feature a live DJ dance party, a beer garden, a pumpkin store, and so much more.

Please note that Terror in the Corn is not for everyone. Kids under 12 years old will not be admitted without an adult, and parental discretion is strongly advised. Ticket prices range from $35 to $55, depending on the select day and time.

CreditTerror in the Corn

Marana Pumpkin Patch

October 4 - 26, 2025
The Marana Pumpkin Patch is located on a real family farm, full of farm sounds, sights, tastes, and the smell of growing corn and dried straw! Hunt for the perfect pumpkin and have hours of family fun on more than 50 acres of attractions, including a petting zoo, corn maze, rides for the kids, and of course, the pumpkin patch.

As pumpkin time approaches, come out and experience the fun yourself!

  • Pick a path and get lost in Marana's famous Corn Maze, with a design showcasing Sesame Street's Elmo and celebrating the 15th "Patch-iversary!"
  • Sort through the pumpkin patch and find a one-of-a-kind pumpkin to take home.
  • Take a ride around the farm on the famous quarter-scale diesel train!
  • Work up an appetite jumping on huge jumping pillows, and then fill up with great festive food like hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, nachos, pretzels, and delicious baked goods.
  • See farm animals and visit the petting zoo with ponies, miniature donkeys, goats and more.
  • Ride the zipline, enjoy the paintball shooting gallery or apple cannon, or climb the rock wall (for a small extra charge).

Marana Fall Festival

October 18, 2025
Join the Town of Marana for an evening of fun for all ages at the Marana Fall Festival!

Enjoy thrilling carnival rides, live music and dance performances, a Spooky Garden Walk with pumpkin carving and a gypsy fortune teller, a sunflower field & photo set, a beer garden, whiskey tasting from Whiskey Del Bac, and the main event, the Mutton Bustin' Competition!

Grab an afternoon snack, dinner, or dessert at 25+ local food trucks, and browse locally-made wares at the artisan & craft market.

The festivities run from 2PM to 9PM at Marana Heritage River Park in Gladden Farms!

Concerts in the Courtyard - Every Third Thursday of the Month, September-May

Come enjoy a free concert on the third Thursday night of the month in the beautiful courtyard at the Marana Municipal Complex! Food trucks will be on-site for your dining options. All concerts are family-friendly and dogs are welcome if they are leashed. Limited seating is available; attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and/or blankets.

Each month’s concert features a different band and theme! September's event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, with an energetic, eclectic band, and Hispanic food vendors. In October, there will be a Halloween Treat Trail for kids, featuring staff from the Town’s departments.

CreditMarana Parks & Recreation

Oktoberfest Events

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Marana at one of our breweries, taphouses, or gastropubs. Sample a craft beer made from ingredients harvested in Marana, while enjoying a bratwurst and friendship. Prost!

Button Brew House Annual Oktoberfest

September 27, 2025
Enjoy live music, fun German games and competitions including a Stein-holding contest, bratwurst from Haus of Brats, and excellent craft beer from Button Brew House from 4PM to 9PM.

CreditButton Brew House

Oktoberfest at Dove Mountain Brewing Company

October 11, 2025
Come out to Dove Mountain Brewing Company and enjoy some "Sun-Baked Desert-Style Reggae music" from ZeeCeeKeely, while sipping on some local craft beer and delicious food from 7PM to 9PM.

Casa Marana Oktoberfest

September 20th, 2025
Join Casa Marana for their biggest event of the year! Enjoy delicious German food from the Haus of Brats food truck, compete in the Stein-holding or pretzel-throwing contests, and show off your best Oktoberfest attire in a costume contest.

Sip on authentic German beer while having a full day of fun and unforgettable memories in a festive atmosphere.

CreditCasa Marana

Catalina Brewing Company Oktoberfest

October 11, 2025
Join Catalina Brewing Company for their annual Oktoberfest. There will be stein-holding and pretzel-eating competitions, craft beer releases and specials, bratwurst, potato salad, and pretzels, all in a festive atmosphere.

The event runs from 1-4 PM.

CreditCatalina Brewing Company

Related Stories

Related Content: