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Awesome Pumpkin Patches Near Orlando for Families

Get just the right pumpkin at East Lake Pumpkin Patch. Photo by the author
Get just the right pumpkin at East Lake Pumpkin Patch. Photo by the author
9/18/22 - 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 also offer 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 these fall festivals happening around Orlando, local corn mazes, and stay tuned for updates on trick-or-treating and Halloween events in our Fall Fun Guide.

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Get some fall treats along with pumpkins at Santa's Farm. Photo by the author
Get some fall treats along with pumpkins at Santa's Farm. Photo by the author

Orlando Pumpkin Patches to Visit in 2022

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Santa's Farm

Eustis - Select days, September 24-October 30, 2022
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 24-November 13, 2022
*Update 11/8: Southern Hill Farms will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 10th & 11th, due to Tropical Storm Nicole.  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

Fall Festival at Sunsational Farms

Umatilla - Saturdays, September 24-October 22, 2022
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

Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus

Clermont - September 24-November 24, 2022
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

East Lake Pumpkin Patch

Sorrento - September 25-October 31, 2022
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

Renninger's Fall in the Field

Mount Dora - October 1-2, 2022
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

Club Lake Plantation Fall Festival

Apopka - Weekends, October 1-30, 2022
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

Great Scott Farms (formerly Scott's Maze Adventures)

Mount Dora - Weekends, October 1-December 11, 2022
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

First Church Oviedo Pumpkin Patch

Oviedo - October 2-31, 2022
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, 2022
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 30, from 4-6pm. READ MORE

Hamlin Pumpkin Patch Palooza

Winter Garden - Saturday, October 8, 2022
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

Central Parkway Baptist Church Pumpkin Patch

Orlando - October 8-31, 2022
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

Corn Maze Orlando

Orlando - October 8-November 30, 2022
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

The PumpKIND Patch

Sanford - October 15-31, 2022
A large field of pumpkins are available to choose from at this pumpkin patch in Sanford. Special events will also be offered throughout the season, including story time and crafts. READ MORE

TCA Pumpkin Patch

Orlando - October 15-31, 2022
Visit the TCA Pumpkin Patch, open daily. On weekends, the patch offers a bounce house for kids and baked goods for sale. There are also photo spots for the perfect fall family photo. READ MORE

College Park United Pumpkin Patch

Orlando - October 17-31, 2022
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

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