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

This page provides a detailed list of Western 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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Western 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!

Charlotte County

Gulf Cove Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
1100 McCall rd (776), Port Charlotte, FL 33981. Phone: 941-815-6360Directions: Between Port Charlotte and Englewood on SR 776. At the Myakka River. The "Blue Roof". And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Monday through Saturday, 9 am to dark and Sunday noon to dark. Fall Festival will be Saturday, October 27 from 2pm to 6pm. Payment: Cash, Check. Fall Festival will include games and prizes for the kids, face painting, bounce house, hayrides, food, drinks, cotton candy & music. Fun for the whole family!

Citrus County

Collier County

Desoto County

Fort Ogden Gardens - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
10539 Sw Hwy 17, Arcadia, FL 34269. Phone: 863-494-0587. Email: damianmiles@usfarmsllc.com. Open: "Wed to Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm". Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: April 10, 2008)

Glades County

Hardee County

Hendry County

Hernando County

Ergle Farm - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
3325 Treiman Boulevard U.S. Hwy. 301, 8 miles north of Dade City, Florida, Dade City, FL 33523. Phone: 352-346-2745. Alternate Phone: 352-583-3647. Fax: 352-583-0591. Email: info@ergletrees.com. Open: October 9:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Ergle's is located 8 miles north of Dade City, Florida directly on U.S. highway 301. From I-75, take exit number 301 at highway 50. Drive East on highway 50 5 miles and turn South on highway 301 and drive two miles. The farm is located on directly on highway 301 on the West side of 301 (farm is 2 miles south of the highway 301 and highway 50 intersection on highway 301). Click here for a map and directions. November-May is U-Pick Strawberries grown in hydroponic stackers; Blueberries April-June; Thornless Blackberries June-July; Pumpkins-October; Christmas trees are sold from the Saturday before Thanksgiving - December 23 and our hours are extended from 9 to 7 everyday during the Christmas season. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: March 07, 2010)
PJJ Farm - follows organic methods, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, tractor-pulled hay rides UPDATE October 14, 2007: We were unable to plant this year due to an illness in the family! Be sure to see us in 2008!
Email us at: pjjfarm@yahoo.com. Directions: Hwy 41 north of Brooksville to hwy 481 turning left. You will pass an old open log cabin store on the left. Keep going approximately 1/2 mile and the first paved road on the left will be Snow Hill Rd. turn left and go about one mile. Farm will be on right, please follow signs to the pumpkin patch entrance. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: seven days a week during season, from 9 am till dusk. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. Also for sale Indian corn.
Sweetfields Farm - follows organic methods, Pumpkin patch, hay rides, Harvest Festival, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, picked pumpkins produce for sale, parking provide free, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, face painting
17250 Benes Roush, Masaryktown, FL 34604. Phone: 352-279-0977. Fax: 352-597-8680. Email: updates@sweetfieldsfarm.com. Directions: And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October, November. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Payment: Cash, only. Everything is grown with organic methods. We will be certified soon. (ADDED: September 20, 2008)(UPDATED: October 07, 2009)

Highlands County

Sharon's Farm Fresh Produce - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce
Lake Brentwood Plaza hwy 27, Avonpark, FL 33825. Phone: 863 257-1615. Email us at: sharonscrabshack@aol.com. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December. Open: Monday to Saturday , 8 am to 6 pm. Strawberries: December to April, Tomatoes all year around, vegetables and corn also year round, when available. Payment: Cash, Check

Hillsborough County

Hire a pony - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties
8005 S Racetrack Rd, Tampa, FL 33635. Phone: 813 855 8992. Email: hireapony1@aol.com. Open: October 9 thru 31 Friday 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 8:30. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 1/2 mile south of Hillsborough /Tampa rd. Click here for a map and directions. fall festival/pumpkin patch October 9 thru 31 Friday 5:30 to 8:30 Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 8:30 pm. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. hayrides ,pony rides, train ride ,farm animals , face painting, bounce house, maze ,hot dog and drink .costume contest children $10 adults .$6. (UPDATED: October 10, 2009)(UPDATED: October 08, 2009)
Hydro Harvest Farms - follows organic methods, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
1101 Shell Point Road E, Ruskin, Select your state 33570. Phone: 813-645-6574. Email: john@hydroharvestfarms.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Updates: Click here for updates. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: Monday through Saturday 10;00 until 5;00, Sunday 11;00 until 4;00. The farm is open year round for fresh seasonal veggies; In mid November we will have over 20,000 strawberry plants ready to pick; During the month of October we will have our Huge Pumpkin Patch! On October 24 we will have our Annual Harvest Boo Fest and the week before Christmas Farmer Santa will be at the farm!. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. We are a Hydroponic Farm. We use Integrated Pest Management practices. We sell all of the systems you see at the farm. We love to have groups for tours, such as Scouts, Church's, Schools etc. Just call us and we guarantee you will have a great time!. (UPDATED: June 13, 2009)
Peoples U-Pick - Follows organic practices,
15433 C.R. 39 South, Lithia, FL 33547. Phone: 813 699-2058. Email: rickmchanservice@aol.com. Open: 4 Pm till dark Daily and 10 Am till Dark Saturday and Sunday; Open All Holidays, yes, on Mothers Day Too! Mothers day is our best day, bring Mom and have fun; Kids and Leashed Pets WELCOME. Directions: Crossroads C.R. 672 and C.R. 39, On C.R.39 just south of C.R.672, Lithia, 15 minutes South of Plant City OR 17 West, then North from Sun City Center. Click here for a map and directions. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: September 10, 2009)
Tampa Bay Farmers Market – Halloween Pumpkins, Corn Stalks, Hay Bales & More.
623 S. Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33609. Phone: (813) 876-7888. Email: sales@tampabayfarmersmarket.com. Open: 7 Days a Week, from 8 am to 9 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: September 17, 2009)
Turkey Creek Stables - hayrides, horse riding
5534 Turkey Creek Rd., Plant City, FL 33567. Phone: 813-737-1312. Email: peggy@turkeycreekstables.com. there are no pumpkins here, but plenty of horses, ponies and hayrides! Plan a fun (and unique) birthday party for your children - horses and ponies are available for groups. The group can ride on the trails or stay in our large arena. Also, ride through the neighboring park on a traditional hay ride. Hay Ride and Pony Ride Party: We will pick your party up at Medard Park with a hay wagon and bring you back to Turkey Creek Stables. At the stables, you have four ponies (or a combination of horses and ponies) for everyone to ride in the arena for an hour. The children (of all ages) take turns riding the ponies (assisted by their parents) for an hour. We will provide someone to walk the ponies/horses for an additional $5.00 each (2007). Call us to reserve your pony today! When the hour is over, we take you back to Medard Park on the hay wagon. The cost is only $80 (2007). For older children, we offer our regular hourly horse rentals so that they may ride on the trails. If you have ten or more riders, there is no charge for the hayride. If you have less than ten riders, there will be a charge of $15 (2007) for the hayride. We now have a party room available for your party. Pony Rides at Your Party: We will also bring a pony, or horse, to your home for parties. We have a three-hour minimum requirement and handlers are available for an additional charge. The cost is based on where the pony is to be delivered.

Lee County

Uncle Al's Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees - pumpkins, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Christmas decorations, trees bagged, trees tied, free tree trimmings, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, school tours
5170 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907. Phone: 239-229-6582. Fax: 239-437-5911. Email us at: Treeman4@aol.com. Directions: I75 exit 131 go West to US 41 (Cleveland Ave) turn left (South). We are located about 1 mile on the right hand side of the road. Just look for the Uncle AL's banner. And for a map to our farm, click here.
Lakes Regional Park - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, school tours
7330 Gladiolus Drive Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers , FL 33908. Phone: (239) 332-BIKE. Alternate Phone: (239) 313-8321. Email: wheelfunswfl@comcast.net. Open: Weekends in October; First Two Weekends from 10 am to 7 pm; Remaining October Weekends to Halloween Day from 10 am to 10 pm; Also Open Weekdays starting October 19th from 5 pm to 10 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Come visit the most fun pumpkin patch around! Our pumpkin patch is located at Wheel Fun Rentals in Lakes Regional Park. We have bike and boat rentals, a pumpkin patch, hay rides, kids games, train rides, Bounce House, Super Slide, creepy carriages, rail cars, photo opportunities, ice cream and other refreshments. (ADDED: September 02, 2009) (UPDATED: September 24, 2009)

Manatee County

Dakin Dairy Farm - corn maze, dairy farm tours, Hay rides, Cow train
30771 Betts Rd., Myakka City, FL 34251. Phone: (941) 322-2802 . Email: info@dakindairyfarms.com. Open: the farm opens to the public starting October 31 and continuing to Mid January; open for school tours starting October 5th; see this page for complete dates and hours! Admission prices: see this page. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 25, 2009)
Hunsader U-Pick Farms - pumpkins, corn maze, music, hayrides, pony rides, crafts, petting zoo
5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, Florida. Phone: 941-322-2168. Email: dkhunsader@msn.com. Admission $7.00 PARKING $4:00
This event has a little something for everyone, with activities for the young in age to those that are only young at heart. Come and enjoy: 150 Craft Booths, Live country music performed by Night Train and Southern Star Bluegrass, Corn maze, Butterfly experience, Scarecrow Displays, Children's train ride, Circus tent, Clogging, Charity Pumpkin Games, Pioneer Trades Village & Antique Engines, Hayrides & Pony Rides, Fresh produce, Petting Zoo & Barnyard Playground. (UPDATED: October 21, 2009)
Hydro-Taste Farms - follows organic methods, pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
7308 Verna Bethany Road, Myakka City, FL 34251. Phone: 941-322-0429. Fax: 941-322-9604. Email: hydroman@hydrotaste.com. Directions: I-75 south from Tampa area to exit 217. Go east on SR 70 twelve miles to Verna Bethany Road. Turn left on to Verna Bethany Road and go two miles, look on left for farm. See this page on our website for a map and directions. And for a Mapquest map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9 am - 5:00 pm Opening on Sundays in November for u-pick strawberries. Because our strawberries are grown on raised platforms, there is NO NEED FOR YOU TO BEND OR KNEEL DOWN TO PICK!!! Pumpkin Carving classes will be offered Saturday 10/27/07. Call for more information. Strawberry plants and Blueberry plants for sale in October/November for Fall planting. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Come join us every Saturday to learn how to grow hydroponically. No charge for classes in our air conditioned training facility. Call Janine at 941-322-9602.

Monroe County

Pasco County

Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting
17810 Forge Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34610. Phone: 352-799-7612. Open: Saturday, October 24, 2009 10 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Saturday, October 24th 10 to 6 pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Harvest Pumpkin Festival, Arts and Crafts Show, Wine tasting as always, take a walk to the vineyard, Horse driving demonstration provided by Serenity Stables, Available for purchase: Arts & Crafts, Food & Drinks No entrance fee. (ADDED: October 19, 2009)

Pinellas County

Sarasota County

Fruitville Grove - Organic, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34240. Phone: 941-377-0896. Alternate Phone: 941-929-6131. Fax: 941-377-6766. Email: FruitvilleGrove@aol.com. Open: Store hours remain the same for the Pumpkin Festival; Pumpkin Festival Dates are October 10th and 11 Thursday, 17th and 18 Thursday, and 24th and 25th; Hours are 10 am to 5pm. Directions: Located One mile and a half East of I-75 off exit 210, on the right hand side. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: October 02, 2009)
North Port Chamber of Commerce - pumpkin patch
U.S. 41, North Port, FL Phone: 941-423-5040. An old-fashioned pumpkin patch. Besides pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, Indian corn and hay will be for sale. There will be activities for children and photo opportunities. You can find the pumpkin patch October 17-31 next to Olde World Restaurant on U.S. 41 in North Port. Hours are 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Saturday, and noon until 6 pm, Sunday. For more information or to volunteer to help by working a two-hour shift, call Lisa Nagy at the North Port Chamber of Commerce, . The event is a fund-raiser to help the chamber meet the needs of visitors and the community.

Sumter County

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