A mountain-elevation pumpkin experience with Flagstaff fall colors, operated by a local flower-garden nursery; 2026 dates and hours need confirmation.
Admission $5 per person; Children 3 and under free; Pumpkins individually priced
Rough cost for a family of four: about $20.00 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.
Viola’s Pumpkin Patch operates in Flagstaff at 7,000-foot elevation, where autumn is genuinely autumnal. October temperatures drop to 50–65°F during the day and near freezing at night. Unlike Phoenix and most of Arizona’s desert regions, Flagstaff has real fall foliage—trees change color, the air crisps, and “pumpkin season” feels like what most of the country recognizes.
The operation runs through Viola’s Flower Garden nursery (in business since 2001), which signals a local, long-standing enterprise rather than a pop-up festival.
The farm offers a hay maze, pumpkin decorating (free), carnival games, a scavenger hunt, and photo opportunities. Pumpkins are available for purchase (individually priced; bulk pricing not stated). Viola’s sells honey, jam, and hot cider on-site.
What’s not clear: exact 2026 opening date and closing date, complete operating hours, whether pumpkins are pre-picked or pick-your-own, maze difficulty, and whether the games and activities are all free or some cost extra.
Before driving from Phoenix or northern Arizona, call 928-526-0202 to confirm dates, hours, and how the venue operates.
Admission is $5 per person—the lowest entry price in Arizona’s pumpkin-patch list. Children 3 and under are free. Pumpkins are individually priced (price per pound or per pumpkin not stated in the record). Additional costs: honey, jam, and cider (pricing unknown).
A family of four: $20 admission + pumpkin(s) + any snacks or products. This could range $30–60 depending on pumpkin selections and appetite for farm-stand items.
The “Witches Cauldron Toss,” “Phantom Football,” and “Toilet Paper Toss” games suggest a casual, family-fun approach rather than intense competition. The hay maze is smaller and simpler than multi-acre affairs at large festivals. No difficulty level is given, so assume it suits younger kids and families wanting a short, easy experience.
If you’re willing to drive to elevation (Phoenix to Flagstaff is 2.5 hours north), you get authentic fall colors, cool weather, and a small-scale, locally-rooted operation. The $5 admission is low-risk for a family trying something new. The downside: limited attractions compared to sprawling metro-Phoenix festivals.
Call 928-526-0202 to confirm:
The small-scale, locally-run character makes it worth the effort if dates and inventory align with your trip.
Late September–October when Flagstaff elevation (7,000 ft) guarantees genuine fall foliage and cool temperatures (50s–60s). Exact 2026 dates not yet posted; historically opens late September, runs through October.
1.5–2.5 hours (smaller venue than large festivals; good for focused pumpkin and game experience).
Likely quieter than metro-Phoenix patches due to elevation and smaller scale. Weekends will draw regional traffic.
On-site (parking specifics not detailed; likely small farm lot).
Confirm accessibility for the hay maze and game areas. Contact 928-526-0202.
You need guaranteed opening dates in advance; 2026 dates have not been posted, and late August confirmation requires a phone call.
Flagstaff is a mountain town with extensive hiking, the Lowell Observatory, and downtown shops. Combine a patch visit with scenic drives or historic exploration.
It's a maze made from hay with games (witches cauldron toss, phantom football, toilet paper toss). Size and difficulty aren't detailed; call 928-526-0202 for expectations.
The record indicates late September opening and October operation, but 2026 specifics aren't posted. Call the farm to confirm or check flagstaffpumpkinpatch.com.
Free pumpkin painting is offered (no charge). Bring markers or buy them on-site.
Products sold on-site by Viola's Flower Garden nursery, which operates the patch. Pricing and hours of availability aren't in the record; ask by phone.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Daily (historical pattern). Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission starts at $5 per person. Admission $5 per person; Children 3 and under free; Pumpkins individually priced
610 S State Route 89A, Flagstaff, AZ 86005, in Coconino County. It is one of 3 patches we track in Northern Arizona.
We track 3 patches in Northern Arizona. At $5 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $5, undercutting 1 of the 3 paid patches we track here.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 0 of the 3 patches we track in Northern Arizona had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
flagstaffpumpkinpatch.com · violasflowergarden.com
Checked August 2026.