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Awesome Pumpkin Patches Near Orlando for Families

Spend a fun fall day at Santa's Farm -- pick a pumpkin from the lot and visit Jack's barnyard animals. Photo courtesy of the farm
Spend a fun fall day at Santa's Farm -- pick a pumpkin from the lot and visit Jack's barnyard animals. Photo courtesy of the farm
9/17/23 - By Charlotte B

Fall is here, which means it’s time for pumpkins! There are many pumpkin patches all around Central Florida to find the perfect pumpkin to carve or paint, and we've rounded up our favorites. These Orlando pumpkin patches serve as great backdrops for fall family photos, and several of them offer additional activities such as pony rides, petting zoos, playgrounds, and more for kids and families to enjoy.

Need more fall activities for the kids? Check out fun fall festivals in Orlando, local corn mazes, and stay tuned for updates on trick-or-treating and Halloween events in our Fun Fall Guide for Orlando Kids!

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Choose the perfect pumpkin at East Lake Pumpkin Patch. Photo by the author
Choose the perfect pumpkin at East Lake Pumpkin Patch. Photo by the author

Orlando Pumpkin Patches to Visit

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Santa's Farm

Eustis - Select days, September 23 - October 30, 2023
Spend a fun fall day at Santa's Farm. Pick a pumpkin from the lot, visit Jack's barnyard animals, ride a horse or pony, and tour the farm on a hayride. There is also a play area with jump pillow, giant slide, barrel rides, zipline, Shark Tooth Beach, and more. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms

Clermont - Select days, September 23 - November 12, 2023
The annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms includes a five-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower field, petting zoo, kids zone, and much more. READ MORE

Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus

Clermont - September 23 - October 28, 2023
This annual event includes a pumpkin patch, outdoor games, pumpkin painting (weekends only), and hayrides. Guests can also enjoy the famous monster truck tour through the ranch, farm animals, playgrounds, catch and release fishing, and gem mining. READ MORE

Kasheta Farms Pumpkin Patch

Apopka - September 28 - October 27, 2023
Kasheta Farms announces its third annual pumpkin patch, this year at a new location: Propagate Social House. Patch offers a variety of pumpkins and mums, as well as family photo ops and weekend events. READ MORE

Hagerty Farms Pumpkin Patch

Oviedo - Select days, September 29 - October 31, 2023
Visit Hagerty High School's pumpkin patch, open Mondays-Thursdays from 3pm-7pm and Fridays 3pm-8pm. There are also family games and photo vignettes. READ MORE

Club Lake Plantation Fall Festival

Apopka - Select days, September 30 - October 29, 2023
Enjoy a day of family fun at Club Lake Plantation's Annual Fall Festival. Visit the pumpkin patch, navigate through the corn maze, take a hayride, lets the kids play their way through the newly expanded toddler maze area and the many play structures available, and much more. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Sunsational Farms

Umatilla - Saturdays, September 30 - October 21, 2023
Visit the Big Orange at Sunsational Farms as it's transformed into Big Jack the jack-o-lantern for the annual fall festival. This open-air event includes u-pick mini pumpkins, pumpkin patch, sunflowers, carnival games, bee train, bounce houses, face painting, playgrounds, and more. READ MORE

Great Scott Farms (formerly Scott's Maze Adventures)

Mount Dora - Weekends, September 30 - November 26, 2023
This seven-acre corn maze is complete with interactive stations and a climbing tower. Additional activities include a smaller kids corn maze, pumpkin patch, tree maze, rope maze, large wooden castle playground, jumping pillow, hayride, zip line, 60-foot super slide, and more. The maze theme for 2023 is Space Exploration. READ MORE

CPC Celebration Pumpkin Patch

Celebration - Select days, October 1-31, 2023
Pick out a pumpkin and snap some photos at Community Presbyterian Church's pumpkin patch. READ MORE

East Lake Pumpkin Patch

Sorrento - October 1-31, 2023
East Lake Chamber of Commerce's annual pumpkin patch offers a wide variety of pumpkins in a shaded lot with several spots for photos. READ MORE

First Church Oviedo Pumpkin Patch

Oviedo - October 1-31, 2023
Visit First United Methodist Church of Oviedo for its annual pumpkin patch, with proceeds benefiting the Youth Ministries of First Church Oviedo and the Navajo Indian Mission. READ MORE

Trinity Baptist Church Pumpkin Patch

Apopka - October 5-31, 2023
Trinity Baptist Church hosts its annual pumpkin patch as a fundraiser for the church. A trunk or treat will be held at the patch on Sunday, October 22, from 5-7pm. READ MORE

Hamlin Pumpkin Patch Palooza

Winter Garden - Saturday, October 7, 2023
Bring the family out for a pumpkin palooza in Hamlin. Pick a pumpkin from the patch, enjoy live music, make a craft, decorate a pumpkin, pose for fun fall photos, and more. READ MORE

Renninger's Fall in the Field

Mount Dora - October 7-8, 2023
The annual Fall in the Field event at Renninger's Twin Markets includes a pumpkin patch full of heirloom pumpkins fresh from Ohio, as well as music, food, make-and-take crafts and mini pumpkin decorating for kids. READ MORE

Central Parkway Baptist Church Pumpkin Patch

Orlando - October 7-31, 2023
Located near the attractions, this pumpkin patch is open daily to the public. Bring the kids to pick out a carving pumpkin and snap some memorable photos. READ MORE

Pumpkin Patch & Scarecrow Trail at First Methodist Church of Apopka

Apopka - October 8-31, 2023
Visit Pumpkin Fest at First, complete with a scarecrow trail, pumpkin patch, and special events throughout the month. READ MORE

Corn Maze Orlando

Orlando - October 8- November 30, 2023
Families can maneuver their way through the Corn Maze, pick a pumpkin from the patch, visit with horses and other animals, and enjoy live music. There is also a playground, small train ride, bounce village and ducky races for the little ones. READ MORE

College Park United Pumpkin Patch

Orlando - October 15-30, 2023
This annual outdoor pumpkin patch in College Park is open daily and offers a variety of pumpkins. Pick your perfect pumpkin or just drop by for fall family photos. READ MORE

Oakland Presbyterian Church Pumpkin Patch

Oakland - October 17-31, 2023
Bring your little pumpkins to the Oakland Presbyterian Church Pumpkin Patch, just down the road from the Holiday House in Oakland. READ MORE

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