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Admission from $17.95.
The Desert Fall Festival in Surprise, Arizona transforms 13 acres into an evening entertainment venue featuring hands-on attractions and activities. Visitors operate a real excavator in The Big Dig, navigate a color-changing pumpkin maze filled with twists and dead ends, and soar down a 40-foot zipline. The Desert Scavenger Hunt challenges guests to locate eight towering 10-foot pumpkins scattered throughout the grounds. Additional attractions include apple cannons for launching apples at retired vehicles, a roller rink with included skates, and an Adopt-a-Pumpkin Program. The festival offers nightly food options ranging from fresh tacos and quesadillas to funnel cakes and cheese pizza, along with specialty cocktails and mocktails. The venue operates on evening hours and charges admission with prices published online. This mix of interactive experiences and casual dining suits families and groups seeking fall-themed evening activities in the Surprise area.
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Sep 25 – Nov 1Season
The Desert Fall Festival runs through November 1 with a color-changing pumpkin maze, live music, line dancing lessons, roller skating, and character meet-and-greets. Families visit nightly with varying hours by day of week.
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“September 25 - November 1, 2026”
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Mon–Wed: Closed; Thu: 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Fri–Sat: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Sun: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
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Mon–Tue: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM; Wed: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM; Thu: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM; Fri: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM; Sat–Sun: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
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Mon–Sun: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Mon: 4:30 – 6:30 PM; Tue: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 7:30 PM; Wed: 4:30 – 6:30 PM; Thu: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:30 – 6:30 PM; Fri: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed
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Every Day: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
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