20+ Best Pumpkin Patches in Tampa Bay to Visit with the Kids
The Best Pumpkin Patches in Tampa Bay! Hooray!
Oh, my gourd, the 2024 list of our favorite pumpkin patches in Tampa Bay is ghoulishly good!
So, get your calendar out, and let’s start scheduling some fall family FUN! But don’t wait – most of these events are ending this weekend!
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Keep in mind that the owners of the pumpkin patches work really hard to organize these amazing events for you, so make sure you are keeping a close eye on your kids when visiting. We all know how excited little ones can get and we want everyone to stay safe.
And don’t forget to check out our list of fun fall festivals around Tampa Bayand corn mazes to explore in Tampa Bay with the kids!
Cover photo provided by WTSP 10 Tampa Bay’s Traffic Anchor Sarah Rosario with her family at Armature Works. Photo by Rickey Kim Photography
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2024 Pumpkin Patches in Tampa Bay
(Dates, times, and ticket prices are subject to change. Check with your chosen farm’s social media sites before you go because some do sell out of tickets on certain days.)
Harvest Holler Pumpkin Patch in Polk City
- September 20-November 17, 2024
- Location: 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City, FL 33868 – about 30 min east of Tampa
- Cost: $17 for ages 13-64, $14 for ages 2-12, seniors 65+, and active-duty military
It’s an easy ride from Tampa – just about a half hour east on I-4 – and suddenly you’re at Farmer Jerry and his family’s Harvest Holler Farm. Come out for a fun fall tradition and stroll the fields of this year’s corn maze and pumpkin patch at Harvest Holler Farm, a working family farm! You can explore the pumpkin patch, go on a hayride, enjoy some country eats, meet live farm animals, and more! There’s also a cow train, corn hole, and many more activities.
Worth the drive:
9th Annual Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival
- September 28-November 17, 2024
- Location: 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714
- Cost: $24.95 for ages 3 and up (tickets must be purchased in advance)
About an hour east of Tampa, just north of Walt Disney World is the cutest farm/fall festival for families! This year’s 8th Annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms will feature a new 5-acre corn maze, u-pick sunflowers and zinnias, a pumpkin patch barn, a kids zone, and more. There will be live music and even flat-screen TVs to make sure you don’t miss your favorite game. You can even taste the yummy apple cider donuts, blueberry lemonade, frozen and hot apple cider, pumpkin muffins, and more. This event is cashless and tickets must be bought in advance.
Pumpkin Patches we hope will return for 2025!
Gallagher’s Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees
- Open daily (pumpkin sales end November 3)
- Location: 7401 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Located in St. Pete for more than 30 years, this family-owned business is the perfect spot to capture super cute photos of your little pumpkins while you select the best of the ‘patch’! You can also pick up a yummy homemade pie and even feed goats in the goat pen. Before you leave, be sure you snap a photo in front of the popular vintage pickup truck and pumpkin wall. They’ll need a few more days to get the other activities up and running, but new pumpkins are available to purchase!
Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch
- October 17- October 31, 2024. Open Mon-Thurs from 3 pm-6 pm and Fri-Sun from 10 am-6 pm.
- Location: 1602 W. Snow Circle, Tampa, FL
Come pick out the perfect pumpkin at Hyde Park Village as it turns into a pumpkin-filled wonderland! Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay and Feeding Tampa Bay. The pumpkin patch will be located by the fountain near Pottery Barn and also provides the backdrop for that perfect pumpkin pic! Join Mother Boo every Thursday in October from 10 am-12 pm for story time in the patch!
Guests can donate a suggested donation of $20 benefiting both organizations, guests can select two complimentary pumpkins. Donations may also be made on-site using a QR code, and canned goods or supplies can be contributed to the Feeding Tampa Bay collection box. Hyde Park Village will match donations up to $10,000, doubling the impact of each contribution. Adoptable puppies will also be there on Saturday, October 19 from 10 am-12 pm!
Seminole Heights United Methodist Church Great Pumpkin Patch
- October 4-30, 2024 on select days
- Location: 6111 N Central Avenue, Tampa
- Cost: Free to attend
Boasting one of the area’s largest pumpkin selections, the Seminole Heights Pumpkin Patch is a must-visit! There are special events planned throughout the month and plenty of adorable photo ops!
Kerby’s Nursery Pumpkin Patch in Seffner
- Open daily from September 28-October 31, 2024
- Location: 2311 S. Parsons Avenue, Seffner
Kerby’s Nursery has a variety of beautiful pumpkins to select from including Cinderella, gladiator, jack-be-little, and more! Enjoy a scarecrow treasure hunt and free decorating seminars. While you’re there, be sure to snap a photo in front of the pumpkin wall!
Dave’s Christmas Tree Lot Pumpkin Patch
- October 1-31, 2024 Mon-Fri: 1 pm-8 pm, Sat-Sun: 9 am-9 pm
- Location: 106 E Lumsden Avenue, Brandon, FL
- Cost: Pumpkins $4 and up
It’s not officially fall until you’ve visited Dave’s Christmas Tree Lot’s pumpkin patch in October! Bring your friends and family out to wander through our rows of pie pumpkins, mini pumpkins, white pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, highly stacked hay bales, garden mums, and much more. Bring the whole family and take as many photos as you like!
Raprager Family Farm Fall Pumpkin Patch
- September 20 – November 3, 2024, Fridays: 4 pm-9 pm, Saturdays: 9 am-10 pm & Sundays: 9 am-8 pm
- Location: 16907 Boy Scout Rd, Odessa, FL, 33556
- Cost: $16.95 when purchased in advance for ages 3 and up, children 2 and under are free. Parking is free.
Raprager Family Farm’s Fall Festival is BACK for 2024 with even more fall fun on the farm! Attractions this year include axe throwing, pumpkin painting, a 900ft inflatable maze, a baby cow, and more. The haunted barn is back along with the hay rides, petting zoo, hay chute slide, and other favorites. The farm is kid-friendly all day but does get scarier after 6:00 p.m.
16th Annual Sweetfields Farm Fall Pumpkin Patch
- September 28-November 3, 2024
- Location: 17250 Benes Roush Rd. Masaryktown, FL 34604
- Cost: $13.28 3 and up, 2 and under are free
Come out for corn maze fun at Sweetfields Farm in Masaryktown, but stay for the Pitcher Pump Duck Race, hayride, pumpkin patch, farm animals and free craft of the season. Buy your tickets ahead of time to secure your spot because this event often sells out. This year’s maze design is inspired by the new farm dog who you just might meet during your visit to Sweetfields! This event often sells out so you will want to pre-purchase your tickets to secure your spot.
HarvestMoon Farm Pumpkin Patch
- September 28-November 3, 2024. Open Wednesday-Friday from 10 am-2 pm and then Sat-Sun: 10 am-5 pm. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Location: 15990 Stur St., Masaryktown, FL 34604
- Cost: $12.95 weekdays and $15.95 weekends, ages 3 and up
You’ll want to pre-purchase a ticket online to secure your spot to navigate the 5-acre corn maze, explore the many attractions like a cow train, pedal cars, jumping pillow, and barnyard games. There’s also a petting farm and tree house. Bring some extra cash in case the little ones decide they want to participate in gem mining or even pick out their own pumpkins in the pumpkin patch! They even host a Haunted Nights Nights event for $24.95 on select nights.
DK Festival Farm Pumpkin Patch
- October 1-31, 2024, Open daily.
- Location: 1750 Lake Ave SE, Largo, FL 33771
- Cost: $10 weekdays/$15 weekend
Explore and pick up a pumpkin at their patch, take a hayride, and enjoy the great fall decorations or hang with some new friends at the petting zoo. There’s a ton more to do and lots of fun for the whole family. There are 12 activities available on weekdays and more on weekends. Pumpkin patch is open daily.
Green Acres Farm Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
- October 7-30, 2024, daily from 12 pm-7 pm
- 17500 Elridge Avenue, Spring Hill
- Cost: Free
Green Acres Farm in Spring Hill is hosting its first Fall Festival and they can’t wait to host you for a day on the farm with local vendors, pumpkin patch, and food trucks. This is the same location as the You Pick Blueberries farm you may be familiar with already.
HorsePower for Kids and Animal Sanctuary 15th Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser
- October 19-27, November 2-3, 2024 on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am – 5pm
- Location: 8005 Racetrack Rd., Tampa, FL 33635
- Cost: $15 admission, $1 parking
Bring the family out for a day of fun, while supporting a non-profit animal sanctuary right outside the Westchase area. The festival includes pony, train and hayrides, as well as farm animals. Fall games and bon fire, which includes marshmallows. Proceeds go to the animal rescue and sanctuary.
Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Funville Farm
- Dates: October 19-November 3, 2024
- Location: 13725 Hudson Ave, Hudson
- Cost: $12 per person
Enjoy activities like a mountain slide, barrel train, jumping pillow, animal feeding, pirate playground, a hay ride and more! There will also be a pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin.
Scarecrow Fall Festival at the Pioneer Florida Museum
- October 12, 2024 from 9 am-4 pm
- 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd., Dade City, FL 33523
- Cost: $5 students ages 5 and up, $10 adult
Take part in fall games and activities as a family at Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City. Paint a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, make a scarecrow, visit the petting zoo, take a pony ride, pose for a photo with a scarecrow, touch a truck, get your face painted and go on carnival rides and more! No pets, coolers, food or beverages allowed.
Pumpkin Patch at The Shops at Wiregrass
- October 17-20, 2024, from 5 pm-9 pm
- Location: 28234 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel
- Cost: Free to attend, but pumpkin purchase encouraged
The Annual Charity Pumpkin Patch at The Shops at Wiregrass is opening for a select few days in support of Turner Bartels K-8 PTSA. Hours vary. Check the Facebook event page for more info.
Boo Barn Bash at Old McMicky’s Farm
- October 19, 2024 from 9 am- 1 pm
- Location: 9612 Crescent Dr., Odessa
- Cost: $15 per person
Old McMicky’s is hosting its annual Halloween event with a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, bounce house, face painters, food, games, music, and more!
St. Pete Pier Pumpkin Patch
- October 19-26, 2024
- Location: Spa Beach Park, 615 2nd Ave NE, St. Pete
- Cost: Free (pumpkins available for purchase)
NEW location due to Hurricane Milton. Experience the magic of fall! Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin or simply eager to soak in the festive ambiance, the St. Pete Pier pumpkin patch is the perfect spot. Don’t forget to bring your camera for a festive fall pic between the golden haystacks, rustic truck, and scenic pumpkin displays.
Annual Heights Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch at Armature Works
- October 19 & 20 and 26 & 27 2024 from 12 pm-5 pm
- Location: Armature Works, Tampa
- Cost: Free to attend
The Heights Fall Festival will feature a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, face painters, activities for the whole family, and live music. There will also be a food drive benefiting Metropolitan Ministries.
Bearss Groves Pumpkin Patch – Florida’s Largest Pumpkin!
- October 16 – 27, 2024 Open Wed-Sun from 9 am-7 pm
- Location: 14316 Lake Magdalene Blvd, Tampa
- Cost: Free to take pictures
Bearss Groves has done it again! They have brought in Florida’s largest pumpkin weighing in at 1,500 pounds! Come on by to snap some photos with this giant gourd and pick up some smaller pumpkins to take home!
Boyette Family Farms Pumpkin Patch
- Open Tuesday-Saturday in October
- Location: 6715 Boyette Road, Wesley Chapel
- Cost: Free to attend
This sweet farm stand has the cutest pumpkin patch with hundreds of pumpkins to choose from and plenty of photo opportunities to go around! While you’re there, you can pick up some freshly harvested squash, zucchini, and cucumber!
21st Annual Brooksville Pumpkin Patch
- Weekends from October 4-October 27, 2024
- Location: 475 North Avenue West, Brooksville, FL 34601
The Brooksville farm has hundreds, if not thousands of pumpkins–to choose from! The farm says most of their pumpkin deliveries are a few days off the vine, so they should last you through the holiday…and maybe even grab some cute ones for decor for Thanksgiving. They also have food vendors, produce, a petting zoo, bounce house, games, and more.
13th Annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
- September 28-October 27, 2024, Sat-Sun: 10 am-5 pm
- Location: 6151 Varn Road, Plant City, FL 33565 (NEW LOCATION this year!)
- Cost: $12. Ages 3 and under are FREE
Take part in exciting, family-friendly fall games and activities during the annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze! Navigate the corn maze and see how quickly and you can find your way through and then go check out the duck races, challenge your kids to a game of corn hole, go on a hayride, and select the perfect pumpkin for your front porch in Tampa!
Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival
- Every weekend from October 5-October 27, 2024 Sat-Sun: 10 am-5 pm
- Location: 7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, 34240
- Cost: $5 parking, admission is free. Activities range from $1-$10
A quick hop down to Sarasota to check out Fruitville Grove’s 35th Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival might be just the change of pace and scenery you and your bunch of little pumpkins need! Held every weekend throughout October, it includes fun family-friendly activities, a butterfly garden, pony rides, a family circus, and of course, a Pumpkin Patch! There will be a children’s costume contest every Saturday at 2 pm.
33rd Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival
- October 19-27, 2024 on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am-5 pm
- Location: 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $15 for ages 11 and up, children under 10 are free. $5 for parking (cash only)
Make the drive south of Tampa Bay to experience the 33rd annual Pumpkin Patch Festival on select weekends in October. There will be hayrides, a petting zoo, games, a pumpkin patch, and more! The main attraction is the corn maze which is an additional $2 per person. Make sure to bring cash for other cool activities like a children’s train ride, Butterfly Experience, zip line, and more!
Springtime Agventure Farm Fall Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Walk
- October 19-27, 2024 on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am-4 pm
- Location: 18150 Commonwealth Ave N., Polk City, FL
- Cost: $14 per person ages 3 and older.
OVER 20 ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WITH THE ALL DAY PASS, 200 animals that you can hold touch, and feed (Food to feed animals included) Pumpkin Patch, 1 FREE Pumpkin per Family (While Supplies Last), Petting Farm, a 70-foot jumping Pillows, Inflatable Slides, Bounce House, Haunted Trail, Bird Aviary, a Scavenger Hunt and more. Lots of New Activities. FREE PARKING.
Pumpkin Patch Express (Florida Railroad Museum)
- October 19-20, 26-27, 2024 at various times | Tickets are on sale now
- 12210 83rd St East Parrish, FL 34219
- Cost: Tickets start at $16.99
The Florida Railroad Museum is calling “all aboard” for young and old train enthusiasts as you embark on the Pumpkin Patch Express to a field full of pumpkins to pick, as well as kid-friendly activities on your 2.5-hour journey. Children are invited to pick their own pumpkin to take home. Everyone is also invited to participate in other crafts and activities.
Beasley Farm’s Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
- October 19-20, 26-27, 2024 from 10am – 4pm
- Location: 10137 Preston Road, Brooksville
Beasley Farms is hosting its annual pumpkin festival that will include a ton of fall fun on the farm including a field maze, u-pick sunflowers, farm animals, fresh farm produce for purchase, and MORE!
Pumpkin Fest 2024 at Florida Botanical Gardens
- October 26, 2024 from 12 pm-4 pm
- Location: 12211 Walsingham Rd., Largo, FL 33774 Clearwater Pumpkin Patch
- Cost: Free admission, $10 per pumpkin
The 8th Annual Pumpkin Fest returns to Florida Botanical Gardens in their new Majeed Discovery Garden with a pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, spooky activities, and more. Enter the event through the Walsingham Rd entrance.