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Looking for fall in Central Florida? Here’s the best pumpkin patches this season

Great places for photos and autumn fun

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Every year, we see it: A desperate parent on social media asks where they can find a pumpkin patch to take the kids.

And we get it. Not only are pumpkin patches a lot of fun, but in Central Florida — where the trees are evergreen, and the temperature is always warm — pumpkin patches and pumpkin-spice lattes are just about the only way to experience the picturesque, more traditional idea of the fall season.

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Luckily, plenty of cute pumpkin patches sprout up across our area around this time, offering an opportunity to craft great photos and build precious memories.

We took the liberty of compiling a list of some of the best, most stunning pumpkin patches in our area, so you can start planning your fall celebrations right away.

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Southern Hill Farms

Where: 16651 Schofield Road Clermont, FL 34714

When: Hours vary by day – Fall Festival begins Sept. 25 through Nov. 7

Admission: $20, kids 2 and under free, purchase online in advance only

Extra info: Apple cider donuts, pumpkin carving, s’mores around fire pits, pick your pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo, bounce houses and more

Pets: No. Service animals trained for tasks for people with disabilities welcome.

Website: https://southernhillfarms.com/events/


Painted Oaks Academy

Where: 15239 Lake Pickett Road Orlando, FL 32820

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Oct. 3 through Nov. 1

Admission: $5 adults, $3 kids ages 3-17, free parking

Extra info: Pony rides, train rides, pick your own pumpkins at $1 per pound, live music and food on the weekends

Pets: No. Service animals trained for tasks for people with disabilities welcome.

Website: https://paintedoaksacademy.com/pumpkin-patch-festival-orlando-fl/


Cowart Ranch and Farms

Where: 8185 W Highway 100 Bunnell, FL 32110

When: Maze Dayz, 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Fields of Fear, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Festivities begin Oct. 5 through Nov. 3, Friday through Sunday

Admission: Maze Dayz are $10, kids 3 and under free; Fields of Fear $12

Extra info: Corn maze, petting zoo, games, bounce houses, pumpkin patch, hayrides and more

Pets: No. Leashed service animals trained for tasks for people with disabilities welcome.

Website: http://cowartranchandfarms.com/events/


Ever After Farms

Where: 4455 Dixie Way Mims, FL 32754

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday, beginning Oct. 3 through Nov. 7

Admission: $5, kids 1 and under free, some activities may cost extra

Extra info: Crop maze, hayrides, petting zoo, flower patch, playground, games and more

Website: https://www.everafterfarms.com/fall-festival/


Harvest Fields Corn Maze and Hay Ride

Where: 3000 N. Spring Garden Ave. Deland, FL 32724

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Begins Oct. 8 through 31

Admission: $10, kids 2 and under are free, some activities may cost extra

Extra info: Corn maze, games, activities, hayrides, pumpkin picks, vendors

Pets: No. Service animals trained for tasks for people with disabilities welcome.

Website: https://harvestfieldscornmaze.com/


The Pickin’ Patch

Where: 11000 Rolling Hills Road Dunnellon, FL 34431

When: Begins Oct. 2 through Oct. 24, every Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission: $5, kids 3 and under are free, some activities may cost extra

Extra info: Food, vendors, face painting and pick your own pumpkins at $1 per pound

Pets: No. Service animals trained for tasks for people with disabilities welcome.

Website: https://dunnellonpumpkinpatch.com/


Timberline Farm

Where: 3200 Southeast 115th Street Belleview, FL 34420

When: Begins Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, and runs every Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Admission: $8 for adults, $6 for children and students, kids 3 and under free

Extra info: Pony rides, race painting, corn crib, hayride, train ride, corn hole, music, games and more

Pets: Yes!

Website: https://timberlinefarm.net/location/


Hagerty Farms Pumpkin Patch

Where: 3225 Lockwood Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765

When: Pumpkin patch is outside and opens Oct. 3. Closed during inclement weather.

Admission: Free, outside. Just come on by!

Extra info: Pumpkins, gourds, more pumpkins and all pumpkins — just pumpkins of all kinds! Great spot for the perfect seasonal family or Instagram photo.

Pets: Yes! Leashed.

Website: https://hagertyfarms.com/


Lake Catherine Blueberries

Where: 5849 Lake Catherine Road Groveland, FL 34736

When: Begins Sept. 24 through Oct. 30, every Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: $6, kids 3 and under free, some activities may cost extra

Extra info: Live music, full liquor bar, lunch and dinner for sale, fire pits for s’mores, family fall scavenger hunt maze, scary Haunted Halloween Maze, scary Dark Forest and much more

Pets: Not recommended.

Website: http://www.lakecatherineblueberries.com/


Harvest Holler Corn Maze

Where: 950 Tavares Road Polk City, FL 33868

When: Runs through Sept. 17 through Nov. 14, every Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: $15 for adults; $12 kids, seniors and military; kids under 2 free

Extra info: Mini-golf, corn maze, hayrides, train rides, swing tires, playground, food and much more

Pets: No.

Website: https://harvestholler.com/


Wildflower Farm

Where: 2218 Carrington Drive Orlando, FL 32807

When: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Beginning Oct. 2 through Oct. 31, ever Wednesday through Sunday

Admission: $5 at the door (if space available), $3 in advance. Reservations recommended.

Extra info: Animal petting area, variety pumpkin patch, refreshments, photo ops, yoga and more

Pets: No.

Website: https://www.wildflowerfarmorlando.com/pumpkinpatch


Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest

Where: 35317 Huff Rd Eustis, FL 32736

When: Begins Oct. 2 through Oct. 31. Pumpkin patch is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: $, and age

Extra info: Pumpkin patch, Halloween spooky events at different hours, cook your own fire food, hayrides, bounce houses, petting zoo and more

Pets: Well-behaved leashed dogs are permitted, but not allowed in the horse ride and petting zoo areas. Please pick up any droppings.

Website: https://www.santaschristmastreeforest.com/hours-and-info/


Long & Scott Farms

Where: 26216 County Road 448A Mount Dora, FL 32757

When: Begins Oct. 1 through Dec. 12. Hours vary by events

Admission: $15

Extra info: Scott’s Maze Adventures, Night Maze, pumpkin patch, huge jumping pillow, 60-foot super slide, giant castle playground, games, educational activities and more

Pets: No. Service animals trained for tasks for people with disabilities welcome.

Website: http://longandscottfarms.com/maze/


Mick Farms Market

Where: 4261 Canoe Creek Road Saint Cloud, FL 34772

When: Pumpkins begin in October, every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission: Free, you only pay for the fresh items you pick off the vines

Extra info: Mick Farms grows fresh crops all year for picking, come pick pumpkins and gourds and more

Pets: No.

Website: https://www.mickfarmsmarket.com/


Club Lake

Where: 3403 Rock Springs Road Apopka, FL 32712

When: Fall Festival begins Oct. 2 through Oct. 31. Thursday and Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission: $6.95 Thursday and Friday, $13.95 Saturday and Sunday, infants free

Extra info: Hayrides, playground, corn maze, toddler maze, duck races, football and basketball areas, pumpkin patch, concession stands and more.

Pets: Pet-friendly, as long as pet is on a leash and under control at all times

Website: http://clublakeplantation.com/events/fall-festival/