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

Glades County

Hardee County

Hendry County

Hernando County

Ergle Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, we also have pie pumpkins, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
3325 Treiman Boulevard, Dade City, FL 33523. Phone: (352) 583-3647. Fax: (352) 583-0591. Email: info@ergletrees.com. Open: The Pumpkin Patch is open every day from 9:00am to 5:00pm October 1st to October 31st. 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 for 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. PYO is available only when in season; Blueberries in May, Strawberries grown in hydroponic stackers are avabile in November, Thornless Blackberries in June, Pumpkins in October, Christmas trees are sold from the Saturday before Thanksgiving through December 23rd; See our website for additional information. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We also have fruit trees for sale. All varieties are self pollinating, require low chill hours, and are freeze resistant. Beverly Hills Apple Dorsett Golden Apple Gala Apple Gordon Apple 3 n 1 Fruit Salad Spice Zee Nectaplum Eva's Pride Peach Flordaking Peach Flordaprince Peach May Pride Peach Bella Gold Peacturn Weeping Santa Rosa Plum Shinseiki Asian Pear Giant Fuyu Persimmon. (UPDATED: October 12, 2011) (ADDED: March 07, 2010)
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)
A visitor writes on October 29, 2011: "Hello. We've been taking our children to Sweetfields Farm for 3 years in a row. We all love it. There's a ton of fun activities and, each year, they seem to get better than the last such as a HUGE cornstalk maze, live storytellers and a big tree house. We despise the "side of the road pumpkin patch" - that's no way to fully experience the fun of a farm AND picking out a pumpkin. Speaking of which, a large pumpkin at Sweetfields Farm is on average $10 ... not $40 like some of these faux pumpkin stands.!"

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

HorsePower for Kids - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Fall festival, cow train rides, train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted house, haunted rides, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
8005 South Racetrack Road, Tampa, FL 33635. Phone: 813-855-8992. Email: 4dreams@horsepowerforkids.com. Open: Every Saturday and Sunday in October, starting October 8; Noon until 5 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: two blocks south of hillsborough Avenue /tampa rd. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Our mission at HorsePower for Kids is to serve inner-city children, at-risk children, and any child that could benefit from riding, learning about, and loving horses. We offer special programs and events for inner-city and at-risk children, as studies show that interaction with horses can improve self-esteem, character, work ethic, social skills, and academic performance. (ADDED: August 24, 2011)(UPDATED: September 07, 2011)
Hydro Harvest Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, we also have pie pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
1101 Shell Point Road E, Ruskin , FL 33570. Phone: 813-645-6574. Alternate Phone: 941-915-7208. Email: john@hydroharvestfarms.com. Open: Pumpkin Patch is open everyday and is free; Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5: Sunday 11 am to 4;The Boo Fest is on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 12 pm to 3 and is FREE!. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take I 75 to Exit 240, Ruskin. Go west and at second light turn right (21 street east). Go to stop sign (Shell Point Road E), turn left. farm will be 1/2 mile on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries December 1 pm to June 1, Pumpkin Patch October 6 to November 5, Christmas Trees December 1 through December 25. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, SFMNP Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. Hydro Harvest Farms is a family farm. We believe in Community and want every child to have a chance to see how food is grown. We go to schools and give demonstrations in the class. We are always invited to the Florida State Fair in the AgVenture, to demonstrate Hydroponic Growing. We are invited every year to the Epcot International Flower and Garden Show, to demonstrate our farm. This is the future, but actually it is NOW!. (UPDATED: October 14, 2011)
PTA Pumpkin And Christmas Tree Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, restrooms
Ne Corner Of Lumsden Boulevard And Parsons Avenue, Brandon, FL 33511. Phone: 813-843-8182. Email: northside.ins@verizon.net. Open: October 8 to 31, Monday to Friday, from 1pm to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 9pm. Directions: NE corner of Lumsden Boulevard and Parsons Avenue, look for the yellow and white tents. Click here for a map and directions. pumpkins: October 8 to October 31; christmas trees: November 26 to December 24. Payment: Cash, Check. Helping support the local PTA'S since 1998. (ADDED: September 30, 2010) (UPDATED: August 12, 2011)
Tampa Bay Farmers Market – Pumpkins, Corn Stalks, Straw 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 7 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We have straw bales for sale, but no hay bales. (ADDED: September 12, 2010) (UPDATED: October 01, 2010)
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

Fleamasters Fleamarket & Music Hall - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, farm market, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, events at your location (call for info)
4135 Dr.martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916. Phone: 239-334-7001. Email: customerservice@fleamall.com. Open: Great Pumpkin Festival Saturday and Sunday October 12 pm to 13, 2012, Hours are from 10:00am to 3:00pm daily. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: • Easy to find on S.R. 82 1-1/4 miles west of I-75, (exit 138), Ft. Myers, FL. We're a short drive from the beaches, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, Naples, Lehigh Acres, Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. Click here for a map and directions. Come celebrate the fall harvest season at Fleamasters' Annual Great Pumpkin Festival; This event will get bigger and better each year, making it a great time to plan a trip to Fleamasters or plan to sell at the market; Highlights include: Pumpkin Carving Competition, Pumpkin Farmer's Photo Spot, Pumpkin adoption and decorating at the Great Pumpkin Patch; Plus live entertainment on stage, games, face painting and balloon animals. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: December 30, 2011)
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: October 16 to 31; Weekends 10am to 10pm, Weekdays 5pm to 10 pm; Open weekend hours on October 25 and 26. 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. Games for all ages includes haunted house maze and Lazer Tag, Airborne Adventure, Pirate's Gold, and Quarterback Challenge. (UPDATED: September 17, 2010) (ADDED: September 02, 2009)
M & D Stables - Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, haunted trail,
11860 Homestead Lane, Fort Myers , FL 33905. Phone: 239-288-1119. Email: mistyblue31fla@aol.com. Open: call for more information. Directions: exit 143 on I-75. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: September 27, 2010)

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)
A visitor writes on June 19, 2011: "they do a great show. Really large and popular pumkin maze and craft show it is a 3 weekend event"

A visitor writes on August 23, 2010:

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

Knights of Columbus #8155 Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, wagon rides, Bounce house or pillow,
8400 Monarch Dr, Port Richey, FL 34668. Phone: 727-389-2552. Open: 7 days a week from Noon to 8pm, maybe later is busy starting October 16th through October 31st. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: October 18, 2010)
Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area
17810 Forge Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34610. Phone: 352-799-7612. Email: mcknightjanis@bellsouth.net. Open: Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 10 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Strong Tower Vineyard's Harvest Pumpkin Patch Festival, Arts & Crafts Show: enjoy the day with your family - visit the "Punkin" Patch, taste some wines, take a walk to the vineyard! (ADDED: September 18, 2010) (UPDATED: December 01, 2011)

Pinellas County

Saddle Up Riding Club -

Saddle Up Riding Club’s 4th Annual Spooky Barn Benefit

Saturday, Oct. 29th from 6 - 10pm

Annual Spooky Barn Benefit, restrooms, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties
6080 94th avenue, Pinellas park, FL. Phone: 727-520-3132. Email: info@saddleupridingclub.org. Open: One day event, October 29th 6 to 10 pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Spooky barn and trail rides. Halloween games and pony rides (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 04, 2011)

Polk County

Cornfusion corn maze at Tuff Luck Ranch - corn maze, pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins (brought in from the field), restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), farm animals
13444 Moore Road, Lakeland, FL 33809. Phone: 863 859-6472. Open: Friday 2 to 8; Saturday 9 to 8; Sunday 12 to 8. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. Kiddie maze, kiddy ride with track pulling, hayride toured the farm, corn pool for kids. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 01, 2011)
A visitor writes on October 01, 2011: "This was there first year and also day. We had a great time. There was also a bouncing thing it was open and for all ages.TICKETS: $10 for adults, $8 for ages 5-10 and free for children younger than age 4. "

Sarasota County

Fruitville Grove inc. - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240. Phone: 941-377-0896. Alternate Phone: 941-376-1020. Email: fruitvillegrove@aol.com. Open: 7 days a week during the month October; Pumpkin Fest hours are Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm, and Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm. Directions: Exit 210 off I-75 One and one half miles east on Fruitville road Right past the Texaco gas station on the right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Fresh farm market open all season! 23rd annual Pumpkin Fest October 9 to 31. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. Organic and Gluten-Free items, Local grown produce, Country cheese shop, Amish made canned goods, Big Olaf Hand dipped Ice Cream and All natural fruit milkshakes and smoothies. (UPDATED: September 08, 2010)
Sarasota County Fairgrounds - Fall festival, haunted house, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo
3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34237. Phone: 941 706 7605. Email: caroline@spotlightevents.org. Open: Friday October 29, Saturday October 20, Sunday October 31, from 12pm to 10pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. 2nd Annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival, October 29th to October 31st from 12pm to 10pm. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Come to Sarasota to enjoy all things Halloween - featuring carnival games, rides, a fun zone, free hay rides and a free ‘Not so Scary’ Haunted house, Safe Trick or Treating, pie-eating and costume contests for children, pumpkin carving, costume parades, live entertainment, great food and beverages. With over 100 different shows – including the amazing flying trapeze performers ‘The High Flying Pages Aerial and Animal Thrill Show’,Sarasota County Fairgrounds is the place to be on Halloween weekend. (ADDED: August 23, 2010)

Sumter County

I haven't found any pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, trick-or-treating events, etc. in the following counties. 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!

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!