This page provides a detailed list of East-Central's pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and other Halloween farm stuff!! Just scroll down this page! Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. All should have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm all information, they don't always report changes to me!
We have loads of related resources here, too.
- What is the history of Halloween?
- Halloween around the world
- How to choose a pumpkin
- How to EASILY carve a beautiful Jack-O-Lantern, fully illustrated!
- How to make a pumpkin pie from an actual pumpkin (it's easy!)
- Other pumpkin recipes (pie, soup, bread, roasted seeds)
- History of the Jack-o-Lantern
- Tips for a safe and fun Halloween
- Halloween clip art
- Pumpkin Facts and What to do with the pumpkin after Halloween.
- Halloween links to Halloween web sites
On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying many other fruits and vegetables, such as how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn (these links open new pages, just close them to return here). Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm! Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc..
I'm always looking for more to add and feedback about any patch, stand or farm you have visited, so write me using the Feedback form! And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on Add My Farm!
- To find fruit and vegetable pick-your-own fruit and vegetable farms in Florida, click here.
- To find choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Florida, click here.
East-Central Florida's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County
Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!Tips on safe trick-or-treating and also on growing pumpkins in Florida from Jennifer Welshans & Christy Walter, Horticulture Agent, 4-H and Family Consumer Science Agent
Brevard County
- Do you know of any more pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or other special Halloween events? Please tell me about them - Click here to write to me!
Indian River County
- Do you know of any more pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or other special Halloween events? Please tell me about them - Click here to write to me!
Lake County
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Long & Scott Farms, Inc. - corn maze, pumpkins,
hayride
26216 CR 448A, Mt Dora (Zellwood), FL, 32757. Phone: 352-383-6900, ext. 330. Email: rebecca@longandscottfarms.com. Come for a Farm Tour/Hayride, have a picnic lunch and then get lost in our Corn Maze! Directions: Click here for a map. - Uncle Donald's Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered
from the field, straw or hay bale maze, gift shop, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides,
pony rides, petting zoo
2713 Griffin Ave., Lady Lake, FL 32159. Phone: 352-753-2882. Fax: 352-753-2398. Email: UncleDonFarm@aol.com. Directions: From the Leesburg area take US hwy 27/441 north thru Lady Lake. One mile north of the overpass turn right (east)at the traffic light on Griffin Ave. The Farm is 2 miles on the left. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm - year round and during October & November open Sundays 12 to 4pm Pumpkin Patch open in October, HayMaze in October & November. The 2008 dates for Fall Fun Nights are October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 from 7:30 to 9:30pm Special Admission-$8.75 + tax per person. Payment: Cash, Check. Uncle Donald's Farm is a working farm. Since 1980 we have been open to the public for educational tours and hayrides. Along with farm animals we have a variety of wild animals and birds. Admission is charged. (UPDATED: September 26, 2008)
Okeechobee County
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Osceola County
- Green Meadows
Farm, Ltd. - pumpkin patch, petting zoo
1368 South Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34746. Phone: (407) 846-0770. Tours begin continuously between: 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Farm open until 5:30 p.m. 2005 PRICES:
ADULT OR CHILD TICKET, $19.00; CHILD TWO AND UNDER , FREE; SENIOR CITIZENS $16.00; FLORIDA RESIDENTS $17.00; GROUPS OF TWENTY OR MORE: $10.00. OUR RATES INCLUDE ALL ACTIVITIES. More than 300 Animals.
Information about pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and donkeys. A chance for everyone to milk a cow.
Picnic areas for those bringing a lunch. Pony rides for children.
Tractor-drawn hayride. Beverages, snacks and souvenirs available. Little Red Wagons available for "Little Farmers". A Ride on the Green Meadows Express!
Orange County
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Primrose Garden Center - pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, gift shop
2635 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806. Phone: 407-228-9899. Fax: 407-897-1210. Email us at: aaron42422003@yahoo.com. Directions: Corner of Curry Ford and Primrose Open: Monday-Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. -
Seasons Garden And Gift - pumpkin patch- already gathered
from the field,
1804 N. Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL 32807. Phone: 407-380-3425. Email: SeasonsGardenAndGift@gmail.com. Directions: 1/4 mile North of Highway 50/Colonial on Goldenrod across from Sam's Club. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; Please call our office for holiday hours. Christmas trees, poinsettias, and holiday flower arrangements arrive Saturday, November 29! Poinsettias will be here for Thanksgiving;. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Seasons Garden and Gift is a full service garden center open year round. In addition to a wide variety of plants and garden decor at our store, we offer landscaping and lawn spraying services. Our garden center offers potted herbs and vegetables, as well as seasonal merchandise, including live potted arrangements for the holidays. (UPDATED: November 14, 2008)
Polk County
- Do you know of any more pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or other special Halloween events? Please tell me about them - Click here to write to me!
Saint Lucie County
- Do you know of any more pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or other special Halloween events? Please tell me about them - Click here to write to me!
Volusia County
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6th Annual Orchtoberfest
- tractor-pulled hay rides, parking provide free, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms
4265 Marsh Road, Deland, FL 32724. Phone: 386-738-8600. Email: powergrown@aol.com. Directions: 4.5 miles north of International Drive (92) on Marsh Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: Friday, October 24 thru Sunday, October 26 Thursday, 2008; From 9 am to 4 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Orchids, exotic foliage, and rare tropical plant sale offered from hosting greenhouse, and growers from around the world. Authentic German Food, Hayrides, Moon Jump. Free admission, free parking. (ADDED: October 03, 2008)
Events and related links:
Pumpkin
Patches and More.org
