Weekend adventures await you this holiday season:
Ales on Rails
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N. Broadway
Clarksdale, AZ 86324
September 13 to October 31
Cost: Pre-pay $30 and $35 at the door. Includes souvenir glass, 10 tasting tickets.
More info: Call 800.582.7245 or verdecanyonrr.com/events/ales-on-rails/
In October, the Verde Canyon Railroad celebrates with local and European beers, brats, pretzels as you enjoy the fresh smell of fall in the air. The train departs every morning to enjoy the new way celebrate Oktoberfest.
Sonoita AVA New Release Festival
290 Elgin-Canelo Road
November 12
8 pm – 5 pm
www.sonoitavineyards.com
520.455.5893
Travel South to try some fine wines and visit various vineyards in the countryside riding your bicycle. This festival is an opportunity to taste new released wines and wines to be released straight from the barrel.
Ghost Hunt in Jerome
403 Clark Street
Jerome, AZ 86331
Cost: Varies per tour of interest
Jerome is notorious for a paranormal search during the Halloween season.
If you are looking for a fright visit Ghost Town Tour, LLC where you can learn history, experience hauntings and mysteries. There are twelve tours to choose from.
Pumpkin Patch Train on the Grand Canyon Railways
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd.,
Williams, AZ 86046
October 5-6, October 12-13, October 19-20, October 26-27
Train departs at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
Tickets: $29 adults and $22 for children ages 2-15; free one and under.
More info: Call 800.843.8724 or
www.thetrain.com
The Grand Canyon station has great fall treats such as, a variety of pies, hot chocolate, and caramel apples. The Railways will take you on a tour to the countryside to a hidden pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin to take home.
Apple Annies Corn Maze
6405 W. Williams Road
Open Daily through October 31
9 am – 4 pm
Cost:
Corn Maze: Ages 3-11 $7, Ages 12+ $9
Maze + Hayride: Ages 3-11 $10, Ages 12+ $12
More Info: https://www.appleannies.com/apples-annies-farm-corn-maze.htm
520.384.2084
Venture through a 12.5-acre 600,000 corn maze with your family and friends and make a competition to see who can get out first.
Polar Express
233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd
Williams, AZ 86046
928.635.4010
https://www.thetrain.com/events/ultimate-polar-express/
Train leaves each night at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm (90 minutes)
Come aboard the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express as it takes you to the North Pole to see Santa Claus to greet everyone young and old. Enjoy tasty chocolate chip cookies and hot chocolate as a story is being told.
Don’t delay with making reservations because space is limited.
