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!

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Fall Festivals & Halloween Attractions

Marana Fall Festival

When: October 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Marana Heritage River Park | 12375 N Heritage Park Drive

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, a sunflower field & photo set, a beer garden, and the main event, the Mutton Bustin' Competition!

Grab an afternoon snack, dinner, or dessert at 20+ local food trucks, and browse locally made wares at the artisan & craft market. The festivities run from 2 PM to 9 PM at Marana Heritage River Park in Gladden Farms! Definitely don't miss out on the Movies in Marana showing of Hocus Pocus during the event!

Terror in the Corn

When: Starts Friday October 2, 2026, open on weekend nights & select weekday nights.
Where: 13591 W. Avra Valley Road

Enjoy four “haunts” and Halloween fun, all connected by a fully immersive and terrifying cornfield at Terror in the Corn. 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 "Crawley Ranch", "Dead End Motel", "St. Agony's Asylum", and "The Rotting Ground", plus a zombie gellyball shootout, escape room, and axe throwing. The Monster Midway will feature a live DJ dance party, a beer garden, pumpkins for sale, 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 $40, depending on the day you visit. Visit Terror in the Corn's website for more information on pricing by specific dates.

Marana Pumpkin Patch

When: Thursdays - Sundays, October 3rd to the 31st | Thursday & Friday: 3 PM - 9 PM | Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM - 9 PM
Where: 14950 N. Trico Road

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

When: October 22 & November 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex Courtyard | 11555 W Civic Center Drive

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.

Concerts in the Courtyard Schedule and Additional Details

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Nightfall at Old Tucson

When: Thursdays starting October 1, 2026 | 5 PM - 11 PM
Where: Old Tucson | 201 S. Kinney Road, Tucson

Enjoy a frightful experience filled with comedy, drama, and mystery that embraces the history of Old Tucson. Judge Blackwood presides, and the verdict is in -- your time has come. Secure your spot and prepare to face your judgment!

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. The 2026 edition features more scares, larger haunts, all-new entertainment, attractions, craft cuisine, and creepy cocktails!

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Annual All Souls Weekend and Procession

When: November 6 - 8, 2026
Where: 267 Avenida Del Convento, Tucson

The annual All Souls events in Tucson honor late loved ones' memories and honor their lives with dances, parties, and the huge All Souls Procession. All are welcome for the November event. Expect art installations, altars, and performers who bring the cultural celebration to life.

The 2026 locations are TBA, but the event dates have been selected. Below is the 2026 schedule of events for this year's All Souls Weekend:

  • Dance of the Dead | November 6, 2026
  • Dance of the Dead Concert | November 7, 2026
  • The 35th Annual All Souls Procession and Ceremony | November 8, 2026
  • All Souls Official After Party | November 8, 2026

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!

Catalina Brewing Company

When: October 4, 2026 | 1 - 6 PM
Where: 6918 N. Camino Martin #120

Come and enjoy Oktoberfest at Catalina Brewing Company with Bavarian pretzels, German potato salad, German apple cake, and beer brats. Games start at 1 PM!

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Excited to experience Marana in the fall? We have so much more in store! Explore more of our happenings going on in town through our Events page.

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