Where to find pumpkin patches, Corn Mazes, Hayrides and More in Northern Florida

This page provides a detailed list of Northern Florida'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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Northern 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!

Alachua County

Heirloom Country Farms - tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, farm animals
6014 S.w. 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618. Phone: 352-337-2541. Email: heirloomcountryfarms@yahoo.com. Click here for picking updates. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: Monday thru Friday 9 to 5pm, Saturday 9 to 1pm, Sundays CLOSED unless prior arrangements have been made. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We are a small family owned and operated farm just starting up in 2006. We have free range, natural grain and grass fed, fresh home grown eggs, whole chickens and goose eggs. We do NOT use any medicated feeds, antibiotics, commercial pesticides or commercial fertilizers. We are not "certified organic", but are as close to it as we can get, without the paperwork and added expense! Come by and see what you've been missing! We're "Farm Fresh-Mother Nature's Way"!
Rogers' Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted rides, haunted trail, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
3831 Northwest 156th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32653. Phone: 386-462-2406. Email: ssingletary3@comcast.net. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: May 05, 2010)

Baker County

The Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins
An annual seasonal event, open 7 days a week through the month of October. It is popular with the locals as well as visitors to the area. It is a colorful and educational experience. Click here to E-mail the pumpkin patch.

Bradford County

Ford's Farm - Vegetables
352-468-2706. 10792 SE 36 Ave, Starke, FL 32091. Directions: On CR 18, 2 miles E of Hampton. Open: May - July, 8 am to 5 pm

Clay County

Columbia County

Dixie County

Duval County

Christ United Methodist Church Neptune Beach - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
400 Penman Road, Neptune Beach, FL 32266. Phone: 904-249-5370. Email: christumcnb@bellsouth.net. Directions: South of Atlantic Blvd off Penman Road in Neptune Beach, FL And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: seven days a week; hours vary. Call Church Office at 904-249-5370 for specific days and hours of operation. Pumpkins will be delivered the first Saturday in October (pumpkins arrive October 9, 2010) and the Pumpkin Patch will be open for business until the pumpkins are gone or October 31st, whichever is later. Payment: Cash, Check. Thousands and thousands of pumpkins are returning to CUMC's Pumpkin Patch, a family favorite at the Beaches for generations. Join us to pick out your very favorite pumpkin and enjoy the annual fall festivities that have become a Beaches tradition! (UPDATED: September 24, 2010)
EastCoast Land Care - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
4952 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246. Phone: 904-996-1410. Alternate Phone: 912-322-6816. Fax: 904-*996-1410. Email: nunes@eastcoastlandcare.net. Open: October 8, 2011 to October 30, 2011, Sunday to Saturday, from 10 am to 9 pm. Directions: The Markets at Saint Johns Town Center directly across from Ethan Allen Furniture on Big Island Drive. Bring your family and cameras, we will have a festive fall area set up to capture those cherished moments; Available to purchase: Pumpkins, Indian Corn, Pumpkin Carving Tools, Hay Bales, Corn Stalks, Mums and home preserved items. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. This event this year is to assist some local teens on a People to People Student Ambassador adventure to Sicily, Italy and Greece in summer 2012 for a 19 day adventure to earn high school and college credits. There will also be available raffle tickets to win a family 4 pack of tickets to 'Monster Jam' this coming February in Jacksonville at EverBank. Please help in our efforts to help support our childrens growing minds. (ADDED: October 05, 2009) (UPDATED: September 21, 2011)
Haunted Forest Halloween Fundraiser - Fall festival, haunted trail, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary 1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226. Phone: 904-757-3603. Alternate Phone: 904-874-1421. Fax: 904-4181. Email: kim@cattyshack.com. Open: Haunted Forest Halloween Fundraiser; Friday October 15 5:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday 16 5:00pm to 9:00pm Sunday 17 1:30pm to 5:00pm Friday October 22 5:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday 23 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. The Catty Shack Ranch is dedicated the rescue and care of big cats. We provide sanctuary to cats confiscated by the state for illegal ownership, improper enclosures or maltreatment. We also educate the public to discourage illegal, private ownership. Wild animals, especially big cats, do not make good pets. (ADDED: October 05, 2010)
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens - Spooktacular: Trick-or-treating at the zoo! 3,000 pumpkins.
370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Phone: (904) 757-4463. Email: info@jacksonvillezoo.org. Directions: click here for a map & directions. Open: October 21-22 & 27-31, 2006, from 6:30pm until 9: 00 pm (gates) The park closes at 10pm. The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens' 18th Annual Spooktacular has more candy, entertainment, excitement, and howling good time. Save time and money by buying your tickets ahead of time at the Zoo. Tickets are on sale now at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens' ticket gates. Tickets may also be purchased at participating Gate gas locations. Click here for a Coupon which is valid ONLY at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Ticket windows.

Flagler County

October Scare, Haunted Walk in the Woods - haunted trail, restrooms
Betty Steflik Preserve under the St Rd 100 bridge, Flagler Beach, FL 32136. Phone: 386-446-2728. Email: octoberscare@cfl.rr.com. Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 27, 28, 29, 30 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Thursday and Sunday 7:00 to 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. Directions: I-95 to Flagler Beach Exit, head East on State Highway 100. Cross over Intracoastal waterway high bridge, make left at bottom of bridge. Make immediate left again, follow signs, turning left onto dirt lane into park. Click here for a map and directions. Special discount admission on Thursday, October 27. Payment: Cash, only. Admission is $6.00 per person, benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Discounted admission on Thursday, October 27. (ADDED: October 12, 2011)

Gilchrist County

Hamilton County

The Maize in Jennings at Sugarberry Acres - Corn maze
Highway CR 143, Jennings, FL. Phone: 386-938-2590 or 386-938-3557. Fax: 386-938-1320. Email: sugarberryacres@yahoo.com or Email: lazyacres@alltel.net Open October 19th to Nov ???. Call for appointment (open by appointment only)
Big Shoals Public Lands - Fall festival, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
South East 94th Street/Godwin Bridge Road, White Springs, FL 32096. Phone: 386-867-1639. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Interstate 75 take exit 439 and turn left onto Highway 136 East. Drive three miles to US 41. Turn right on US 41 and go one mile to blinking light then turn left onto Highway 135. Follow Highway 135 for 3.7 miles to Southeast 94th Street, also called Godwin Bridge Road. Turn right onto Godwin Bridge Road and drive 1.5 miles to the Big Shoals entrance. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. The 2nd Annual Family Pumpkin Festival at Big Shoals State Park in White Springs, Florida. Kids pumpkin decorating contest Costume contest for everyone Fun for all... refreshments Crafts: exhibitors from Stephen Foster State Park Watch the bats fly at night with the Big Shoals Park Rangers!!. (ADDED: September 08, 2010)

Lafayette County

Levy County

Marion County

AAA Plant Depot - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, haunted trail, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
6736 NE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34479. Phone: 352-266-4310. Alternate Phone: 352-229-9605. Email: cinchroping05@yahoo.com. Open: Friday through Sunday 10 am to dark; September 30th to November 6th October 28th and 29th Haunted corn maze and hayride from dark to 11 pm. Directions: exit 358 off of I 75 come east to 36th avenue turn right look for the big red barn on your right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: September 26, 2011)
Coon Hollo Corn Maze - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, cow train rides, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties
22480 North Highway 441, Micanopy, FL 32667. Phone: 352-591-0441. Open: Weekends from September 30th - October 30 Thursday, 2011 on Fridays from 4pm to 9pm, Saturday 12pm to 9pm and Sundays 2pm to 7pm. Directions: located about 2 miles north of McIntosh, Florida off Highway 441 or about 4 miles south of Micanopy, Florida off Highway 441. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. New this year is our one of a kind, "Pasture Putt-Putt" golf course, the "Goat Treehouse" and "The Crow's Nest" where you can make your own family scarecrow, plus goodies and gifts at "Nana's Country Store". Also enjoy pedal carts, farmyard obstacle course, buckin' barrels, hay fort, and more! Nana's Country Store will feature homemade jams, jellies, baked goods, fall decorations, pumpkins, beautiful crafts. (ADDED: August 06, 2009) (UPDATED: August 08, 2011).
A visitor writes on October 25, 2009: "five stars. I went with my wife kids( 6 and 3) and my mom. everyone had great fun. kids loved the corn maze and the hay ride where they also fed the cows. great outdoor activity for kids."
A visitor writes on October 17, 2009: "Our family visited this farm today October 17, 2009. We had a fantastic time. We live in Florida and it is hard to find a place to get the feel of Autumn. We are from upstate New York and always long for the kind of pumkin patches we had there. We traveled to North Georgia last year to get some Autumn scenery, but found Coon Hollo to just the ticket this year and it is right in our own back yard. The owners were friendly and accomodating. The Corn Maze was out of this world, and the Hay Ride was 35 minutes long and went over hill and over dale through the woods and back again. Our kids are 11, 9, and 5, boys and girls - there was something to do that was age appropriate for everyone. There was a little country store, and a concession type food stand. The setting was perfect - in the country, on an actual farm property. The only down side was that there weren't many pumpkins, and they don't have any farm animals (1 cow)that you can get up close and personal with. We spent two and a half hours there, and our kids loved it. I do think the admission ticket price was a little high it was $33 for our family of 5, but everything was included. We'll definitely go back next year if they do it again."
The Pickin' Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
11364 Robinson Lane, Dunnellon, FL 34431. Phone: 352-533-4344. Open: Pumpkins October 2 to November 1; Wednesday to Friday 3pm to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 7pm and Sunday 11am to 7pm. Directions: Take Highway 40 west to highway 41. Go south into Dunnellon and just after Tractor supply on the right you will see Superior bank and the Post office. Robinson road is just after Superior bank. Go right, west, an gates are on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. The Pickin' Patch is a true u-pick pumpkin patch with the fruit still on the vines. Let your kids wonder the field until they find just the right pumpkin. You will also enjoy the hay fort, tractors and picture boots set up to make lasting memories. (ADDED: September 30, 2010) (UPDATED: October 06, 2010)

Nassau County

Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres - pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
19856 County Road 121, Hilliard, FL 32046. Phone: 904-879-5453. Email: conner.farm.info@gmail.com. Open: during the summer, (June thru August) by reservation only; Then Oct 16th to November 13th on Saturdays without appointment, from 10 am to 6pm; Also October 16th to November 13th, on Tuesdays through Fridays with reservations only. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Updates: Click here for updates. Strawberries: Mid January to June 30, "New Spring and Summer Corn Maze: open Mid March to July 30 reservations only; Fall Maze open October to Mid November; Free Admission to "A Country Christmas" in December. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page! (UPDATED: June 24, 2010) (UPDATED: July 10, 2010)

Putnam County

Saint John's County

Sykes and Cooper Farms - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides,
5995 Brough Rd, Elkton, FL 32033. Phone: 904-692-1370. Fax: 9046922544. Email: sycosod@aol.com. Open: Fall Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Sunflowers, Hay Rides, etc; dates, hours of operation, and details To Be Announced. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Purple Hull Crowder Peas- Mid June Southern Cream Peas- Mid June Blueberries- Mid June (Please call to place orders) Silver King Corn- To Be Announced Watermelons- To Be Announced. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: April 22, 2010) (UPDATED: May 26, 2010)

Suwannee County (sometimes misspelled as Suwanee County)

Magnolia Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, follows organic methods, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
12886 87 Th Rd, Live Oak, FL 32060. Phone: 386-364-6450. Email: mcelwee87@windstream.net. Open: all weekends in October opening October 2nd to October 31st ; see website for special events during pumpkin patch school tours please use our group tour and reservation form. Old Fashioned Family Fun on the Farm at Christmas time! all Friday and Saturday nights in December from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm. . Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Email us for wholesale bulk pumpkin pricing fundraiser orders we deliver limit our deliveries to Orlando from (north Florida) Live oak area You May pick up on our farm by appointment cornstalks and hay bales available. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 09, 2010)
A visitor writes on October 25, 2010: "We took the trip from Jacksonville to visit Magnolia Farms on Oct. 24. It was a very interesting experience. Not at all what I had pictured from the description is found on multiple websites, including their own. At day we visited, there were no corn mazes, no hayrides, no face painting. There were plenty of animals about though, and my son quite enjoyed that. If you go for the "milk goat tour" be prepared for some rather explicit information about breeding. If your kids don't know about the birds and the bees, you may want to skip the tour. I do think the entry price was a bit steep for what was offered. The pumpkin selection was somewhat slim, but we did manage to find four nice ones. The produce was nice and the pumpkin muffins were tasty. Overall, we had a good time and I greatly respect the work they are doing there, but I think next year, we will find something a little more kid friendly. "

Union County

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