Celebrate the season on one of Arizona’s most beloved family farms! Students explore where food comes from, pick their own pumpkins, and experience the sights and traditions of fall on a working Queen Creek farm. A favorite seasonal outing that blends agriculture, culture, and pure autumn fun.Program Details<<Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026<Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM *Participants are welcome to stay longer. <Location: Schnepf Farms, 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85242<Grades: Pre-K through 8th <Educational Focus: Life Science, Social Studies, & Seasonal Fun!<Cost: $44 per student and $15 per adult<Drop-Off Option: +$65 (limited to 5 students)Educational Focus by Grade Level This program connects agriculture, plant life cycles, and Arizona’s farming culture to the changing seasons, all intentionally aligned to Arizona State Standards. Here’s how the learning connects at each grade level:<<Pre-K–K: Picking pumpkins and seeing how plants grow aligns with the Arizona Early Learning Standards and Arizona State Standards for early life science.<Grades 1–2: Plant life cycles and where our food comes from align with Arizona State Standards for primary life science.<Grades 3–5: Agriculture, ecosystems, and Arizona's farming heritage align with Arizona State Standards for elementary science and social studies.<Grades 6–8: Agricultural systems and human-environment interaction align with Arizona State Standards for middle-grade science and social studies.What’s Included<<Farm admission (includes: a run through the corn maze, ride the honeybee adventure, roller coaster, carousel, visit the petting barn, pig races, hay rides and more!)<1 small pumpkin per student to take home (additional pumpkins can be purchased at your own expense upon leaving the farm)<A standards-aligned education packet, specific to each grade band (emailed 1 week prior to the program)<A small-group, well-supervised experienceRead the full field trip details and book your spot! https://www.discoveriesinthedesert.com/event-details/schnepf-farms-pumpkin-pickingPhoto by Mark Duffel on Unsplash