A sprawling daily-access farm near Gilbert with included pumpkin take-home, hayrides, and a full roster of activities in one price—best for families wanting long hours and predictable access.
Entry fee $15 per person; includes pumpkin, hayride, maze access, and many activities
Rough cost for a family of four: about $60.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
Mother Nature’s Farm is built for volume: daily operation, extended hours (9am–9pm), one admission price ($15) that includes a pumpkin, maze access, hayrides, petting zoo, decorating, air bounce, spider web crawl, and animal feeding. It’s the anti-specialist approach—you pay once and access a broad menu. That works well for families unsure what they want to do and families comfortable with crowds.
Located in Gilbert (south Phoenix metro), it’s one of the more accessible fall destinations for the broader Phoenix area. The “admission includes a pumpkin” model is particularly useful with young kids—no negotiating over pumpkin size or cost.
The farm runs daily from September 23 through October 31, 9am–9pm. This is genuinely useful: no hunting for weekend-only access, no schedule conflict. Bring kids on a Wednesday if Wednesday is your day.
September 23–early October is warm but cooling—95°F mornings dropping to 75°F by evening as the month progresses. Late October is 70–80°F afternoons with 55–60°F evenings. Come early morning (9–11am) to avoid midday sun, or come evening (6pm+) when the farm is cooler and social.
Admission is $15 × family size. For a family of four, that’s $60. The record explicitly states admission includes a pumpkin and access to hayrides, maze, petting zoo, decorating, and other activities. No separate maze fee, no per-ride charge. If you’ll use four or more of these activities, the math works. If your group just wants a pumpkin and a quick walk, you’re paying for unused activities—but the price is still competitive with farms that charge per activity.
Children under 2 are free.
Maneau’s Munchies (on-site) offers hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones. Pricing and hours aren’t in the record. Bring cash because payment methods aren’t confirmed. If food costs are a concern, eat beforehand or bring snacks.
“Sprawling” isn’t an exaggeration. Pumpkins are graded from 1 ounce to 500 pounds, so the farm clearly handles vast volume. Expect a farm-festival atmosphere: multiple families, activity stations, lines at food. It’s not an intimate country experience. It’s a family destination designed for 100+ visitors per evening and 300+ across a weekend day.
Kids age 2–12 will find plenty to do. Teenagers may prefer smaller, quieter venues. Toddlers under 2 ride free but can get overwhelmed by crowds and activity noise.
Confirm maze size and difficulty if toddlers are in your group (the record doesn’t detail it). Ask whether all listed activities truly run daily or if some operate select hours. Food pricing can surprise—ask for a menu before arrival.
September 23–October 15 to avoid late-October peak crowds and still enjoy warm (but not scorching) days. Daily 9am–9pm hours mean you can come when your schedule allows.
4–5 hours for the full experience (maze, hayrides, petting zoo, decorating, plus grazing food).
Mid-afternoon (2–4pm) is quietest. Weekends and evenings (post-5pm) peak. Late October gets heaviest.
On-site parking (specifics not detailed); likely unpaved farm lot.
Confirm wheelchair and mobility access for the maze and hayride. Contact 480-892-5874.
You're seeking a quiet, intimate farm experience; this is a high-capacity, festival-style operation.
Gilbert is south Phoenix metro; combine with San Tan Valley parks or historic downtown Chandler for a broader outing.
Yes. Admission includes one pumpkin per visitor. Pumpkin size ranges from 1 ounce to 500 pounds, so choose wisely.
The record states 'admission includes a pumpkin for all visitors' and lists hayrides, maze access, petting zoo, and decorating as part of the activity roster. No separate charges for these are mentioned; call 480-892-5874 to confirm.
Maneau's Munchies operates on-site with hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones. Bring cash; pricing isn't detailed in the record. Nearby Gilbert restaurants are an alternative.
Size and difficulty aren't in the record. Call to ask for specifics if you're concerned about toddler suitability.
September 23 – October 31, 2026. Monday-Sunday. Hours: 9am-9pm daily.
Admission starts at $15 per person. Entry fee $15 per person; includes pumpkin, hayride, maze access, and many activities
1663 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233, in Maricopa County. It is one of 6 patches we track in Phoenix Metro.
We track 6 patches in Phoenix Metro. At $15 a head this one sits below the regional median of $17.95, undercutting 4 of the 6 paid patches we track here.
Its season runs about 39 days against a regional average of 36, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
What sets it apart locally: it has hayrides, which most Phoenix Metro patches on our list do not.
There are 5 other patches we track in Maricopa County. All Phoenix Metro patches →
mothernaturesfarm.com
Checked August 2026.