Sure, it never really feels like fall around here, which is all the more reason Tampa Bay residents gotta go the extra mile to get into the fall spirit. From pumpkin patches, to corn mazes, hayrides and petting zoos, there are plenty of great options for "falltivites" in the Tampa Bay area.
25 Tampa Bay pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other 'Falltivities' to enjoy this season
By CL Staff on Fri, Oct 9, 2020 at 4:46 pm
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Florida Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch Express
12210 83rd St East, Parrish, FLDates: October 17-18 & 24-25
Operating on a six mile rail line between Parrish and Willow, Florida, Florida Raliroad Museum is putting on their annual Pumpkin Patch Express, with a variety of fun activities including Lincoln log building and face painting. Capacity is limited to 50% this year, and every child can go home with their own pumpkin!
Photo via Florida Railroad Museum/Website
Gallagher’s Pumpkins & Trees
7401 4th St. North, St. Petersburg, FLDates: Daily
With no charge for entry, this patch carries a variety of different colors and sizes of pumpkins. On your way out, make sure to pick up a homemade pie by The Artistic Whisk as well!
Photo via Gallagher’s Pumpkins & Trees/Website
Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
3002 Charlie Taylor Rd N, Plant City, FLDates: Weekends only Oct. 10 to Nov. 1
This kid-friendly event has a hay bale maze for toddlers, cornhole, badminton, a butterfly garden and horse and pony rides. There will also be an assortment of food and other vendors. Tickets sales will be contactless via the Futch Entertainment website and masks are required for all guests over the age of 5.
Photo via Fox Squirrel Corn Maze/Facebook
Heights Fall Festival
1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FLDates: October 10-11
This two-day event at Armature Works features live music, as well as snow cones and kettle corn for the kids. Attendees who donate 5 or more non-perishable food items to the food drive will receive a voucher for a complimentary 81Bay beer.
Photo via Armature Works/Facebook
Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch
1602 W. Snow Ave, Tampa, FLDates: October 1-October 31
Stop by one of Hyde Park’s many restaurants and shops, and when you’re done, walk over to this pumpkin patch that has both small and extra large pumpkins for sale. Also, get your photo taken in the space’s designated area!
Photo via Hyde Park Village/Instagram
Seminole Heights Methodist Church Great Pumpkin Patch
6111 N Central Ave, Tampa, FLDates: Sunday, Oct. 11
The Great Pumpkin path will feature lots and lots of pumpkins. The fundraiser helps support ministries and schools in the area. All volunteers will be required to wear a mask indoors and within six feet of others.
Photo via Seminole Heights United Methodist Church/Facebook
Sesame Street’s ‘Safari of Fun’
10165 N McKinley Drive, Tampa, FLDates: Every Saturday and Sunday through October
Have the little ones get the chance to celebrate Halloween with popular characters such as Elmo, Abby, Grover and more Sesame Street friends. Guests can expect cookie decorating with Cookie Monster and The Count's “Not-Too-Spooky Howl-O-Ween Radio Show.” The park will require everyone over the age of 2 to wear a mask and social distance and will perform temperature checks.
Photo via Busch Gardens Tampa Bay/Facebook
Strong Tower’s Annual Harvest Pumpkin Festival
17810 Forge Dr., Spring Hill, FLDates: Saturday, Oct. 26
This annual festival will feature a pumpkin patch, art from local vendors, wine tastings, face painting and horse-drawn carriage rides. Admission and parking is free.
Photo via Strong Tower Vineyar & Winery/Facebook
Wolfe’s Produce Market
6005 US Highway 301 S Rearview, FLDates: Daily
Unfortunately, the market’s haunted hayride will not be happening this year. However, it will still have a large pumpkin patch featuring a huge selection of pumpkins for carving, decorating and eating.
Photo via Wolfe’s Produce Market/Facebook
Sweetfield Farms Fall Maze and Pumpkin Patch
17250 Benes Roush Rd., Masaryktown, FLDates: Select days from October 5-November 8
Enter Sweetfield Farm’s massive 5-acre corn maze and try to navigate your way through, encountering clues and challenges on the way. If not, explore the farm’s expansive pumpkin patch to find the perfect one for you.
Photo via Sweetfield Farms/Facebook
HorsePower for Kids Fall Festival Fundraiser
8005 Racetrack Rd., Tampa, FLDates: Every Saturday and Sunday through October
The 13th annual Fall Festival Fundraiser will feature pony rides, hay rides, games, live music and a bonfire. Masks are optional, but guests are asked to follow social distancing guidelines and use the hand sanitizer throughout the farm.
Photo via HorsePower for Kids/Facebook
Seal Swim School’s Pumpkin Patch
19509 Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL and 3703 W McKay Ave, Tampa, FLDates: Daily through October
At Seal Swim School’s pumpkin patch kiddos can pick out pumpkins and snap some cute fall photos. The facility is encouraging the use of masks as well as social distancing.
Photo via Seal Swim School/Facebook
Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
7410 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FLDates: Every Saturday and Sunday through October
Visitors of Fruitville Grove have a huge variety of activities to choose from including pony rides, zip lining, a petting zoo, pumpkin painting and even watching the Torres Family Circus. The Grove is following Sarasota guidelines including masks indoors, on hayrides and when social distancing is not possible.
Photo via Fruitville Grove Farm Market/Facebook
HarvestMoon Fun Farm
15990 Stur St, Masaryktown, FLDates: Daily until Nov. 8
HarvestMoon Fun Farm is worth the drive, containing a unique, 5-acre corn maze, jumping pillow, pumpkin patch, petting zoo and fun carnival games. To “play safe,” masks will be required when social distancing is not possible and a daily capacity limit will be enforced.
Photo via HarvestMoon Fun Farm/Facebook
HorsePower for Kids Fall Festival Fundraiser
8005 Racetrack Rd., Tampa, FLDates: Every Saturday and Sunday from October 3-November 1
Take a trip to this farm and petting zoo to enjoy live music, pony and hay rides, and a bunch of other friendly animals. Masks are optional, but the farm asks that visitors comply with social distancing guidelines.
Photo via Horse Power for Kids/Facebook
Pint Size Halloween Party
13120 Vonn Rd., Largo, FLDates: October 10 at 3:30 p.m.
Come through to Southwest Recreation center this Saturday for a Pint Size Halloween Party, with a costume contest and a parade for the little ones. This one’s perfect for children age 6 and under.
Photo via Pint Size Halloween Party/Facebook
Harvest Holler Corn Maze
950 Tavares Rd., Polk City, FLDates: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 18-Nov. 15
Drop by this family farm in Polk City to disconnect and explore their pumpkin patch and corn maze. After you’re done, stop by Paw Paw’s Vittles and ink your teeth into some of the best sweet corn in the area.
Photo via Harvest Holler/Facebook
Dave’s Pumpkin Patch
106 E. Lumsden Road, Brandon, FLDates: October 9
With hours from 1 to 8 p.m., this pumpkin patch in Brandon offers carving pumpkins, minis, white and blue pumpkins, corn stalks, hay bales, firewood and more.
Photo via Dave’s Pumpkin Patch/Facebook
Heritage United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
2680 Landmark Dr., Clearwater, FLDates: October 10 & 24
With proceeds going toward funding mission trips, each pumpkin a family goes home with from this patch will go toward a good cause If you don’t have time to go to the actual event, the church is looking for volunteers to help set up!
Photo via Heritage United Methodist
Tampa Bay Farmers Market Pumpkin Patch
10001 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, FLDates: October 1
Open 7 days a week, this family-owned business has been up and running for 25 years, with pumpkins and unique fall-themed gifts to get for yourself or a loved one.
Photo via Tampa Bay Farmer’s Market/Facebook
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