Where to find pumpkin patches, Corn Mazes, Hayrides and More in East-Central Florida

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!

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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! A number of counties below are empty because we haven't found any pumpkin patches of Halloween activities in them yet. If 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!

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

Church at Viera - pumpkin patch
9005 Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940. Phone: 321-259-3454. Open: . Monday to Friday 10 am to 8 pm, Saturday from 9 am to 9 pm, and Sunday from 9 am to 8 pm. We have various sizes of pumpkins, different types of gourds and corn. Proceeds will help students attend Summer Camp 2010. Thousands of various sized pumpkins, gourds etc. Proceeds go toward church youth camp each year. Close to I-95 exit, restaurants, shops. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 10, 2009) (UPDATED: October 20, 2009)
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Indian River County

Carousel Party Acres - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
15055 93rd Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948. Phone: 772-571-1463. Alternate Phone: 772-321-6136. Fax: 772-571-1469. Email: partycarousel@aol.com. Open: October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Interstate I-95 West 4 miles to small bridge 141St Avenue turn Route 1st Street is 93rd turn left more than 1 mile almost to end of dirt road on left. Click here for a map and directions. October pumpkin patch, hay maze, Hay rides, Petting Farm and Pony Rides. Payment: Cash, Check. We also accept payments on Paypal. (ADDED: February 03, 2010)

Lake County

Long & Scott Farms, Inc. - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
26216 Cr 448a, Mount Dora, FL 32757. Phone: 352-383-6900. Alternate Phone: 352-383-1792. Fax: 352-383-1832. Email: sales@longandscottfarms.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. October and November. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (UPDATED: September 28, 2009)
A visitor writes on September 30, 2009: "I've been to this farm a couple of times for their corn maze with my Girl Scout troop & the girls & I loved it! Its a great day trip for couples, families, scouts, schools...anyone. They do have a little market with fruits and veggies and also a corn on the cob tent area that they sell the corn already cooked w/all kinds of ways to top it & eat it. They have a little gift shop area, picture taking spots, pumpkins... Its a wonderful farm! "
Montverde Scout Pack 786 - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, school tours
Montverde United Methodist Church 17015 Porter Avenue, Montverde, FL 34756. Phone: 407-469-3626. Email: cspack786@gmail.com. Open: October 17th through October 31st; Monday to Friday 1 pm to 8 pm; Open earlier for prearranged school trips or other groups; Saturday 10 am to 6:30 pm; Sunday 1 to 6. Directions: North East of Clermont. From highway 50 take county road 455 in to downtown Montverde. Porter Avenue is just north of Montverde Academy. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Patch is open from October 17 to October 31st; We will have special activities on the weekends; Starting October 24th we will be having a bounce house, face painting, children's story time, games and other activities; We will have free photo opportunities to capture the essence of fall as best you can in Central Florida. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: August 26, 2009)
Santa's Christmas Tree Forest - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
35317 Huff Rd, Eustis, FL 32736. Phone: 352-357-9863. Email: lcsanta@aol.com. Open: October 9,10,16,17,23,24,30,31; 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: From Eustis Florida go 10 miles east on Highway 44 to Huff Road Left on Huff road for half mile to farm on left. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Patch: October 8, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31; Open for Christmas trees from the day after Thanksgiving to noon December 23. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: March 04, 2010)
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 2009 dates for Fall Fun Nights are October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2009 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: August 31, 2009)

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

Painted Oaks Academy - pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop), restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
15151 Lake Pickett Road 1, Orlando, FL 32820. Phone: 407-929-0970. Alternate Phone: 407-925-3283. Fax: 407-386-9666. Email: lisa@PaintedOaksAcademy.com. Open: Pumpkins should be ready for Picking sometime after October 10 Thursday, 2009. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: East Orlando Behind University of Central Florida Take East/West Expressway (408) East to last exit Colonial Drive East then go to South Tanner Road (By 300' Radio Tower & Moose Lodge) Turn Left onto South Tanner. Go to end of Road corner of Lake Pickett & South Tanner Road we are on the NE Corner. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkins and Ponies Feastival Sat 24th and Sunday 25th October 2009 Pony Rides, Hay Rides, Pumpkins, Petting Zoo, Games, Face Painting, BBQ Bounce House, Fun for the whole Family! U-Pick-em pumpkins should be ready October 10 Thursday, 2009. Payment: Cash, Check. Call Lisa at 407-925-3283 for information on Horse Riding Lessons for Kids 6yrs and Up! Riding Camps, and our economy saving Children Play Groups" for 10 kids or more. (ADDED: September 02, 2009)
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)
St. John Lutheran Church - pumpkin patch
1600 S. Orlando Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789, (407) 644-1783. Email: louiseoiliver@cfl.rr.com Directions: Conveniently located on HWY 17-92 just South of Orange Ave. Open: the patch is open Monday to Sunday from 10am to 8pm and Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm. We have pumpkins (all sizes, varieties, and shapes!!) at great prices, gourds, bales of hay, decorative straw people, pumpkin recipe books, pecans, and more!! (ADDED: October 20, 2009)
A visitor writes on October 20, 2009: "Huge Pumpkin Patch at St. John Lutheran Church! e. Pumpkins are grown in New Mexico by the Navajo native Americans. Proceeds benefit Navajo growers and St John activities/mission trips for youth and college students. FREE Pumpkin Patch party on Sunday, 10/25/09, 12:30 to 3:30-food, games, activities, trunk or treat.

Polk County

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Saint Lucie County

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Seminole County

Painted Oaks Academy - pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Pumpkin Weigh-Off, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
15100 Lake Pickett, Orlando, FL 32820. Phone: 407-929-0970. Alternate Phone: 407-925-3283. Fax: 407-386-9666. Email: lisa@PaintedOaksAcademy.com. Open: Pumpkin Patch October 10th to 31st 2009 from 9am til 6pm on Monday to Friday. Harvest Weekends (Weekends in October only) have Hay Ride and Pony Ride Combo for $10/Child Free Admission and Parking. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Corner of Lake Picket Road and South Tanner Road. 417 to 408 to end Colonial Drive East to South Tanner Road (Tile Warehouse/Moose Lodge 300' Radio Tower on highway 50) Turn North to end of Tanner Road we are on that corner. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Harvest Begins October 10 Thursday, 2009 Good Crop this Year with mini's for $1;00 Pie Pumpkins for $3;00 and Med-Large Pumpkins from $18 to 20 and Huge Ones Biggest in Town for 28 to 30Lbs $1/lb. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: October 07, 2009)

Volusia County

Annual Orchtoberfest - tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, farm animals
Power Plant / Efg Orchids 4265 Marsh rd., Deland, FL 32724. Phone: 386-738-8600. Email: powergrown@aol.com. Open: Friday, October 23, 2009; Saturday, October 24, 2009; Sunday, October 25, 2009; 9 am to 4 pm Daily. Directions: 4.5 miles north of International Drive (92) on Marsh Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. 7th Annual Orchtoberfest. 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: August 30, 2009)