Fear Farm
Haunted attraction · Tempe · Arizona
Billed as Arizona's largest Halloween event, Fear Farm packs haunted houses, a Field of Fear corn maze and a gellyball zombie range onto one Valley site. The operation recently moved to a new McClintock Drive address in Tempe, and every ticket is sold online only.
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Plan your visit
Open select nights only; all tickets sold online in advance.
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 17–November 21
Color builds from November 8 · mostly bare by December 13
Sampled at Fear Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (363 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 52 weather points across Arizona, nudged 4 days earlier to match 1 published peak date from flagstaffarizona.org and fs.usda.gov. This year's weather has the peak running 3 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Fear Farm
Good color holds through about November 28, giving you roughly 20 days from the first turn to past peak. It sits at 1,191 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.
It is in Phoenix, close enough to reach without planning a drive around it.
Fear Farm on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Arizona, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Fear Farm open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 19 – Nov 14. Open select nights only; all tickets sold online in advance.. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Fear Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 17–November 21 (best estimate November 19). Color starts around November 8 and is mostly bare by December 13.
- How do I get to Fear Farm?
- Fear Farm is in Tempe. The closest city is Phoenix, about 9 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Arizona's fall lineup.
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