Featured Article: Fall Festivals in Central Florida
As the scorching summer heat gradually surrenders to the gentle embrace of the ever so slightly cooler Florida temperatures offering a delightful array of fall festivals and pumpkin patches that beckon both locals and tourists alike.
While the Central Florida may not boast the classic autumn foliage seen in other regions, it compensates with its unique brand of autumnal charm. From the captivating allure of pumpkin patches where families can pick their perfect gourd to the lively festivities that celebrate the season's bounty, Florida's fall festivals blend the state's signature warmth and hospitality with the spirit of the season, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for all to enjoy.
We will be adding fall festivals and pumpkin patches as we find them. Article last updated: Sept 25, 2023
1. Harvest Holler Corn Maze - Polk City
See and experience a real working family farm with animals, activities, pumpkin patch and of course, the Corn Maze!Fun for all ages.
Date: September 15 – November 12, 2023
Hours: Friday: 4pm-8pm | Saturday: 12pm-8pm | Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Location: 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City, FL 33868
2. Great Scott Farm Corn Maze – Mount Dora
Come play in the fresh air at the Long & Scott Corn Maze and Farm. Play on the giant playground, jump on the jumping pillow, and go down the 60ft Super Slide! Enjoy a “Cornfusion” Tree Maze, Rope Maze, Labyrinth, Mist Maze, Super Slide, Jumping Pillow, Small Kids Zip Line, Huge Fort-like playground, Tot Lot, Sand Tires, Tether Ball. Open weekends in October, November, and December.
Special NIGHT MAZE on select nights. On these dates the maze is also open from 6pm until 10pm {haunted corn maze adventure anyone?} Advance tickets are recommended, night maze dates do sell out.
Dates: September 30 – November 26, 2023
Hours: Saturday: 10am – 5pm| Sunday:12pm – 5pm | Night Maze Dates Open 6pm – 10pm
Location: 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora, Florida 32757
Tickets: Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended.
3. Fox Squirrel Corn Maze - Plant City
Family friendly games and activities including fun Duck Races, Hayrides, Badminton, Cornhole, Corn Pit – If your little ones like sand boxes, they will LOVE our corn pit! Huge Jump Pad – 50 x 30 feet of space to jump, Lookout Tower, Pumpkin Patch – The perfect family photo spot, Flowers* – Create your own bouquet to take home and enjoy, Camel rides*
Dates:Open weekends from October 7 – November 5, 2023,
Hours:Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm (Guests must exit by 6pm)
Location:6151 Varn Rd,Plant City, FL 33565
Tickets: Guests 4 & Older $12 / Ages 3 & Under fress. NO PETS ALLOWED (except service animals)
4. Springtime Farms an Ag-Venture Experience
Tons activities included with all day pass, 200 animals that you can hold touch and feed (Food to feed animals included) Pumpkin Patch, 1 FREE Pumpkin per Child(While Supplies Last), Petting Farm, 70 Foot Jumping Pillows, Inflatable Slides, Bounce House, Haunted Trail (Daytime Only), Bird Aviary and more. Lots of New Activities. FREE PARKING.
Dates: October 7 - October 29th
Hours: Open Saturdays and Sundays 10am-4pm
Location:18150 Commonwealth Ave,Polk City, FL 33868
Tickets:$14 All Day Play Pass, 2 & under are free ($2 Discounts for Seniors, Military, or mention Facebook special) Everyone entering the farm must fill out our online Waiver before visiting. For a faster check-in please fill out before visiting.
5. Painted Oaks Academy - East Orlando
Pumpkin & Ponies Festival Weekends in October
Live Music. Food Trucks, Tanner Ribs , Photo Spots, Vendors, Ice Cream, Honey, $5 pony & Hay Rides, Paint the Pumpkins crafts , & Face painting
Discounted Weekday Entry To Patch and Playzone
Date: October 8-31 from 11am – 6pm
Hours: 11:00 to 6:00pm M-F
Location: 15100 Lake Pickett Rd., Orlando, FL 32820
6. First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
Visit for free photos and purchase a pumpkin to support the church youth. Join FUMC for their Pumpkin Patch Kickoff on Saturday, October 7th from 4-6 PM.
Location: 72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801
Dates: Opens Friday, October 6, 2023
Hours: Monday – Friday: 4pm-7pm | Saturday – Sunday: 10am-7pm
7. Presbyterian Church in the Highlands Pumpkin Patch
Presbyterian Church in the Highlands will have their annual Pumpkin Patch beginning Sunday, October 8! At this pumpkin patch at the corner of Lake Miriam and Cleveland Heights, you can find many different varieties and sizes of pumpkins and gourds. It is free to roam around and take pumpkin patch photos with multiple picture spots. You can also play kid friendly games. Pumpkins are available to purchase with cash, credit card or Apple pay. You can also join Presbyterian Church in the Highlands for their Craft Fair + Fall Festival on October 14 and Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 22 from 5-7pm.
Dates: Opens Sunday, October 8, 2023
Hours: Daily from 9am – 7pm (until the pumpkins are gone)
Location:1010 Lake Miriam Dr., Lakeland, FL 33813
8. Lake Placid FFA Pumpkin Patch
Dates: October 21, 2023
Hours: 9am – 3pm
Location:Stuart Park, 131 E. Interlake Blvd. Lake Placid, FL 33852
