50+ Fall Events, Pumpkin Patches, Halloween Events, and MORE!
The 2023 list of our favorite pumpkin patches in Tampa Bay, fall festivals, corn mazes, Halloween events, and more is ghoulishly good.
So, get your calendar out and start scheduling some fall family FUN. Keep in mind that the owners of the pumpkin patches work really hard to organize these amazing events for you, so make sure you are keeping a close eye on your kids when visiting. We all know how excited little ones can get and we want everyone to stay safe.
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We are continuing to update and tweak this list as 2023 dates are announced but check out some that have piqued our interest so far! Happy haunting…we mean, hunting!
Related: Halloween Events for Grown-Ups and Fall Festivals, Pumpkin Patches & Fall Events for Grown-Ups!
There are three BIG sections on this page for you to explore:
- Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes in Tampa Bay
- Halloween Events at Theme Parks and Attractions
- Fall Festivals and Trick-or-Treating Events in Tampa Bay
Cover photo: Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa by Tampa Bay Parenting. Have an event you want to add it to our list? Email us at [email protected].
2023 Pumpkin Patches in Tampa Bay, Including Awesome Fall Festivals and Corn Mazes
(Listed in order of opening date. Dates, times, and ticket prices are subject to change. Check with your chosen farm’s social media sites before you go because some do sell out of tickets on certain days.)
Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Polk City
- Opening September 15, 2023 | Fri-Sun
- 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City, FL 33868
- Cost: $15 for ages 13-64, $12 for ages 2-12, seniors 65+, and active-duty military
It’s an easy ride from Tampa – just about a half hour east on I-4 – and suddenly you’re at Farmer Jerry and his family’s Harvest Holler Farm. Come out for a fun fall tradition and stroll the fields of this year’s corn maze and pumpkin patch at Harvest Holler Farm, a working family farm! You can explore the pumpkin patch, go on a hayride, enjoy some country eats, meet live farm animals, and more! There’s also a cow train, corn hole, and many more activities.
Gallagher’s Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Trees
- Open daily from 9am -9 pm
- 7401 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Located in St. Pete for more than 30 years, this family-owned business is the perfect spot to capture super cute photos of your little pumpkins while you select the best of the ‘patch’! You can also pick up a yummy homemade pie and even feed goats in the goat pen. Before you leave, be sure you snap a photo in front of the popular vintage pickup truck.
Raprager Family Farm Fall Pumpkin Festival
- Opens September 22, 2023, Friday-Sunday through Oct 29, and then weekends in Nov. through Nov 19.
- 16907 Boy Scout Rd, Odessa, FL, 33556
- Cost: $16.95 when purchased in advance for ages 3 and up, children 2 and under are free. Parking is free.
Raprager Family Farm’s Fall Festival is BACK for 2023 with even more fall fun on the farm! Attractions this year include axe throwing, pumpkin painting, a 900ft inflatable maze, a baby cow, and more. The haunted barn is back along with the hay rides, petting zoo, hay chute slide, and other favorites. The farm is kid-friendly all day but does get scarier after 6:00 pm.
Sweetfields Farm Fall Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze and Farm Activities
- September 23 through October 30 on Fridays-Mondays and Nov 4 & 5.
- 17250 Benes Roush Rd. Masaryktown, FL 34604
- Cost: $11.95 + tax ages 3 and up, 2 and under are free
Come out for corn maze fun at Sweetfields Farm in Masaryktown, but stay for the Pitcher Pump Duck Race, hayride, pumpkin patch, farm animals, and free craft of the season. Buy your tickets ahead of time to secure your spot because some days can sell out. They have a large maze inspired by a scarecrow along with a Mini Maze and Hay Bale Maze.!
21st Annual Brooksville Pumpkin Patch
- Weekends from September 29-October 29, 2023
- 475 North Avenue West, Brooksville, FL 34601
The Brooksville farm has hundreds, if not thousands of pumpkins–to choose from! The farm says most of their pumpkin deliveries are a few days off the vine, so they should last you through the holiday…and maybe even grab some cute ones for decor for Thanksgiving. They also have food vendors, produce, a petting zoo, bounce house, games, and more.
DK Festival Farm Pumpkin Patch
- September 30-October 29, 2023. Open daily.
- 1750 Lake Ave SE, Largo, FL 33771
- Cost: $10 weekdays/$15 weekend
Explore and pick up a pumpkin at their patch, take a hayride, and enjoy the great fall decorations or hang with some new friends at the petting zoo. There’s a ton more to do and lots of fun for the whole family.
Frazier Farms Pumpkin Patch in Brooksville
- September 30-October 22, 2023 on Saturdays and Sundays
- 20175 Manecke Road, Brooksville, FL 34601
- Cost: $20 per vehicle – includes activities
There will be lots of kids’ games, big kids’ games, corn hole, pumpkin painting, hay rides, “Moo” train barrel ride, a wide variety of craft & food vendors, shaved ice, ice cream, corn shucking contests, and a pumpkin patch!
HarvestMoon Farm Pumpkin Patch
- September 30-November 5, 2023 Sat-Sun: 10 am-5 pm and select weekdays
- 15990 Stur St., Masaryktown, FL 34604
- Cost: $15.95 + tax ages 3 and up
You’ll want to pre-purchase a ticket online to secure your spot to navigate the 5-acre corn maze, and explore the many attractions like a cow train, pedal cars, jumping pillow, and barnyard games. There’s also a petting farm and tree house. Bring some extra cash in case the little ones decide they want to participate in gem mining or even pick out their own pumpkins in the pumpkin patch! They even host a Haunted Nights event on select nights (separate admission required).
DK Festival Farm Pumpkin Patch
- September 30-October 29, 2023
- 1750 Lake Ave SE, Largo, FL 33771
- Cost: $10 weekdays/$15 weekend
Explore and pick up a pumpkin at their patch, take a hayride, and enjoy the great fall decorations or hang with some new friends at the petting zoo. There’s a ton more to do and lots of fun for the whole family.
Kerby’s Nursery Pumpkin Patch in Seffner
- Opens daily September 30-October 31, 2023
- 2311 S. Parsons Avenue, Seffner
Kerby’s Nursery has a variety of beautiful pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, mums, and more! And don’t forget to snap a photo in front of the pumpkin wall! At their fall kickoff event on September 30, attend a fall decorating seminar, participate in gift card giveaways, enjoy food from local food trucks, and make a pumpkin succulent arrangement.
Bearss Groves Pumpkin Patch -Florida’s Largest Pumpkin!
- On display now. Open Wed-Sun from 9 am-7 pm
- Location: 14316 Lake Magdalene Blvd, Tampa
- Cost: Free to take pictures
Bearss Groves has done it again! They have brought in Florida’s largest pumpkin weighing in at 1,500 pounds! Come on by to snap some photos with this giant gourd and pick up some smaller pumpkins to take home!
Dave’s Christmas Tree Lot Pumpkin Patch
- October 1-31, 2023 Mon-Fri: 1 pm-8 pm, Sat-Sun: 9 am-9 pm
- 106 E Lumsden Avenue, Brandon, FL
- Cost: Pumpkins $4 and up
It’s not officially fall until you’ve visited our pumpkin patch in October! Bring your friends and family out to wander through our rows of pie pumpkins, mini pumpkins, white pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, highly stacked hay bales, garden mums, and much more. Bring the whole family and take as many photos as you like!
Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch
- October 4 – October 26, 2023. Open Mon-Thurs from 3 pm-6 pm and Fri-Sun from 10 am-6 pm.
- 1602 W. Snow Circle, Tampa, FL
- Cost: Free to attend
Come pick out the perfect pumpkin at Hyde Park Village. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. The pumpkin patch will be located by the fountain near Pottery Barn.
Watermelon Swim’s Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch
- Pumpkin Patch Dates: October 6-31, 2023
- Fall Festival: October 21, 2023 from 4 pm-7 pm
- Location: 19509 N Dale Mabry Hwy and 3703 W McKay Ave
Get ready for pumpkin season in Tampa Bay! Watermelon Swim’s annual Pumpkin Patch opens on October 6, offering a variety of perfect pumpkins at four locations. Lutz and South Tampa have large outdoor patches, while Wesley Chapel and Riverview offer cozy indoor setups. Each location boasts charming fall photo spots for your family to capture the spirit. Admission is free, and they are open from 8 am to 8 pm throughout October. Join them on October 21 for their FREE Fall Festival at Lutz and South Tampa, featuring trunk-or-treating, games, food trucks, and more. Visit their Facebook page for sneak peeks and to share your pumpkin patch photos!
Shimmering Lights Fall Festival
- Select nights October 5-29, 2023, 7 pm-10 pm
- 2302 N. Dover Rd, Dover, FL 33527
- Cost: $8 for ages 3 and up in advance and $9 at the gate
This is a unique way to celebrate the fall season on the farm! Sun Kisses Acres is teaming up with Nights of Shimmering Lights to create a 1/4 mile walk-through trail featuring beautiful lights, music, games, hay rides, pumpkin patches, foam play area on select nights, and more! The light trail is not-so-scary and suitable for kids of all ages! *The walking trail is not suitable or accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.
St. Pete Pier Fall Pumpkin Patch
- October 7-15, 2023
- Location: St Pete Pier
- Cost: FREE to attend
Pick out your perfect pumpkin at the Family Park at the St. Pete Pier and pose for adorable photos. While you’re there, stay and play at the nearby playground and even tour the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center.
Horsepower for Kids and Animal Sanctuary 16th Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser
- Saturdays & Sundays October 7-October 39, 2023 11 am-5 pm
- 8005 Racetrack Rd., Tampa, FL 33635
- Cost: $15 admission, $1 parking
Bring the family out for a day of fun, while supporting a non-profit animal sanctuary right outside the Westchase area. The festival includes pony, train, and hayrides, as well as farm animals and exotic animals such as goats, sloths, lemurs, and deer. Kids can also bounce around in the bounce house, play in the corn pit, enjoy fall-themed crafts, and play fall-themed games. Proceeds go to the animal rescue and sanctuary.
Springtime Agventure Farm Fall Pumpkin Patch and Haunted Walk
- October 7-29, 2023 on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am-4 pm
- 18150 Commonwealth Ave N., Polk City, FL
- Cost: $14 per person
OVER 20 ACTIVITIES INCLUDED WITH THE ALL-DAY PASS, 200 animals that you can hold touch, and feed (Food to feed animals included) Pumpkin Patch, 1 FREE Pumpkin per Family (While Supplies Last), Petting Farm, 70 70-foot jumping Pillows, Inflatable Slides, Bounce House, Haunted Trail, Bird Aviary, a Scavenger Hunt and more. Lots of New Activities. FREE PARKING.
Fox Squirrel Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
- October 7-November 5, 2023, Sat-Sun: 10 am-5 pm
- 6151 Varn Road, Plant City, FL 33565 (NEW LOCATION this year!)
- Cost: $12. Ages 3 and under are FREE
Take part in exciting, family-friendly fall games and activities during the annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze! Navigate the corn maze and see how quickly you can find your way through and then go check out the duck races, challenge your kids to a game of corn hole, go on a hayride, and select the perfect pumpkin for your front porch in Tampa!
32nd Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival
- October 14-29, 2023on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am-5 pm
- 5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, FL 34211
- Cost: $15 for ages 11 and up, children under 10 are free. $5 for parking (cash only)
Make the drive south of Tampa Bay to experience the 32nd annual Pumpkin Patch Festival on select weekends in October. There will be hayrides, a petting zoo, games, pumpkin patch, and more! The main attraction is the corn maze which is an additional $2 per person. Make sure to bring cash for other cool activities like a children’s train ride, Butterfly Experience, zip line, and more!
Annual Heights Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch at Armature Works
- Saturday and Sunday, Oct 14 & 15 and Oct 21 & 22, 2023
- Armature Works, Tampa
- Cost: Free to attend
The Heights Fall Festival will take place across two weekends in October and will feature a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, face painters, activities for the whole family, and live music. There will also be a food drive benefiting Metropolitan Ministries.
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Our Favorite Halloween Events at Theme Parks and Attractions in 2023:
Spooktacular at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Saturdays and Sundays September 9-October 29, October 30-31, 2023
- Cost: Included with theme park admission
At Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular, guests will step into a whimsical world full of enchantment with Kandy, a witch-in-training! A costume parade, storytime, and trick or treating are some of the activities guests will find in this immersive Halloween experience. Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular will be casting magical spells on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. at the Festival Walkway. Spooktacular is included with park admission.
Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens
- Select Nights September 8- October 31, 2023, Fri & Sat: 7 pm-1 am, Thurs & Sun: 7 pm-12 am
- Cost: Tickets start at $34.99
Experience terrors around every corner at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Meet up with hundreds of roaming creatures, terrifying outdoor scare zones, including and returning favorite haunted houses including the Witch of The Woods, Stranglewood Estate, and the all-new D.H. Baggum’s Circus of Fear! There will also be live, interactive entertainment, scare zones, and more.
Brick or Treat Monster Party at LEGOLAND Florida
- Weekends September 16-October 29, 2023
- Cost: Included with daily admission
Enjoy a Halloween party built just for kids at LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven. Kids can enjoy spooky LEGO building activities, trick-or-treating at MORE candy stations than ever before, NEW character meet-and-greets, and MORE.
Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa at Lowry Park
- Select Nights from September 29-October 29, 2023
- Cost: $5 reservation fee for Zoo Members and “Pay for a Day” ticket holders which you’ll get back as a voucher and it’s $35.95-$45.95 for general admission tickets
Tampa Bay’s number-one family Halloween event returns this October! Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa is full of eerie family fun for everyone! Ghouls and goblins of all ages can enjoy howling outdoor experiences, mischievous characters, creepy culinary treats, and much more!
Sesame Street Safari of Fun Kids Weekends Halloween Celebration at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
- Dates: Weekends September 30 through October 29 and then Monday, October 30, and Tuesday, October 31, 2023
- Cost: Included with theme park admission.
Once kids have experienced Spooktacular, they can head on over to Sesame Street Safari of Fun for a Halloween-themed adventure featuring a sing-along show, Count von Count’s Not-too-Spooky Howl-O-Ween Radio Show, a Dance Party with their favorite characters, and more!
Tampa Bay History Center’s A Night at the Museum
- Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 4 pm-7 pm
- Cost: Ticket prices: $16.95 for adults; $14.95 for college students; $14.95 for seniors (60+); $12.95 for children and youth (4-17); free for children ages 0-3. History Center members receive a 15% discount.
Trick-or-treat your way through the Tampa Bay History Center galleries in search of sweet rewards on Sunday, Oct. 22. Plan for an evening of games, crafts, costume characters, and more! Timed tickets are available now and children age 3 and younger are free.
Halloween Spooktacular at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
- October 31, 2023, from 3 pm-7 pm
- Location: 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater
- Cost: Included with daily admission
Families can experience this CMA-themed Halloween event with trick-or-treat stations, spooky decorations, and more! This is a great alternative to Halloween night trick-or-treating in a neighborhood.
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom
- August 11-November 1, 2023, various nights
- Cost: $99-$149 per person
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is back and we couldn’t be more excited! You can expect all of the returning favorites including the Boo-to-You Parade and live shows featuring the Sanderson sisters from Hocus Pocus. You can also meet Jack Skellington and Sally, enjoy special character experiences, dining, and more! We’re sharing our favorite things about Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party to help you plan!
SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular
- September 16-October 31, 2023, During Normal Park Hours
- Cost: Included with daily admission
Kids can dress in their favorite Halloween costume to safely trick-or-treat at SeaWorld Orlando and meet up with everyone’s favorite neighbors on Sesame Street as The Count, Elmo, Abby, and others!
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Scream-A-Geddon in Dade City
- Select nights September 8-November 4, 2023, Select Nights
- 27839 St. Joe Rd., Dade City, FL 33525
- Cost: $27.95 and up ($5 extra per ticket at box office)
It’s officially that time of year! Scream-A-Geddon is returning to Dade City to terrify guests once again with haunted house attractions and creepy crawlies wandering the grounds to give you your first frights of the season. There are a total of SIX attractions to terrify you including NEW ones. *Please don’t bring little kiddos to this—it’s quite intense and there’s no pumpkin patch here.
Spooky Train Rides and Scary Trail at the Concourse in Shady Hills
- Select nights September 29-October 28, 2023 from 7 pm-10 pm
- 11919 Alric Pottberg Rd, Shady Hills
- $8 each or $15 for both
Come out to the Concourse forger Spooky Train Rides and Scary Trail! The train is now DOUBLE the length as years past! There will be many activities for the kids so come out and have a spooky time!
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail in Plant City
- September 29-November 4, 2023 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights
- 2837 S Frontage Rd in Plant City
- Cost: $27 and up
For an extra spooky night filled with terrifying thrills, head to Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail in Plant City! There are three haunted trails, laser tag, and even an escape room. The haunted trails are not appropriate for kids under age 12, so leave the little ones at home.
Haunted River Tours with Pirate Water Taxi
- October 6-29, 2023, select days between 6:15 pm-9:45 pm
- Convention Center/ Marriott Water Street (Stop 7 location)
- Cost: $35 for adults, $20 for children ages 2-12 (includes all-day hop on/hop off)
Join Pirate Water Taxi’s crew for an entertaining evening with tales of ghosts along the Hillsborough River. Each tour will be led by two dead-lightful docents who will tell eerie stories of Tampa’s past. Admission is included with a regular daily hop-on, hop-off pass. Haunted River Tours are family-friendly, and all ages are welcome! Tours last 45-50 minutes.
Fall Harvest Days at Keel Farms in Plant City
- Saturdays and Sundays from October 7-29, 2023
- Cost: FREE
Keel Farms is hosting its annual Fall Harvest Days with fun activities for kids, pumpkin painting, farm animals, camel rides, corn maze, and bounce house. There will be over 30 craft vendors and special releases of fall wines, beers, and ciders. Parking is also free!
Scarecrow Festival at the Pioneer Florida Museum
- October 14, 2023, 9 am-4 pm
- 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd., Dade City, FL 33523
- Cost: $5 for students ages 5 and up, $10 for adult
Take part in fall games and activities as a family at Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City. Paint a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, make a scarecrow, visit the petting zoo, take a pony ride, pose for a photo with a scarecrow, touch a truck, get your face painted, go on carnival rides and more! No pets, coolers, food, or beverages allowed.
USF Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Festival
- October 14-15, 2023 from 10 am-3 pm
- 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL
- Cost: $5 non-members, free for members and children under 12
Fall is a great time to get high-quality, mature plants for your gardens and landscape! Vendors from throughout the state will be on-site selling plants and plant-related items. There will also be a free children’s craft area. Click here to learn more.
Haunted Woods at Hillsborough River State Park
- October 21, 2023 from 6 pm-10 pm
- Cost: $10 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 6-12
- Hillsborough River State Park
The Hillsborough River State Park Preservation Society is hosting a haunted trail at the park along with a costume contest, live music, and an all-new Enchanted Woods for kids for some not-so-spooky fun.
Pint-Sized Halloween Party at Southwest Complex in Largo
- October 21, 2023, 4 pm
- 13120 Vonn Rd, Largo, FL
- Cost: $10 child, $4 adult
This is a Willy Wonka-themed party created just for kiddos ages 7 and younger. Kids can make a craft, participate in a costume parade, enjoy fall-themed treats, and play games.
Pied Piper’s Annual Haunted Carnival at Armature Works in Tampa
- October 26-29, 2023 at various times
- 1910 N Ola Avenue, Tampa
Head down to Armature Works to experience 300,000 square feet of terrifying fun! The daytime hours are best for kids where there is a kids zone, plenty of nostalgic candy, photo opportunities, and more fun rides.
Haunted Wharf at Sparkman Wharf in Tampa
- Dates: October 27 and 28, 2023 from 5:30 pm-10 pm
- 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa
- Cost: FREE
A haunted pirate shipwreck is heading to Sparkman Wharf with an evening of plenty of photos, live music, silly spooks for the kids, festive food and drinks, and MORE! This is a free community event. Some of the cool photo opportunities include a pirate jail, a siren’s sea swing, and the TAMPA sign will be decked out for the holidays too!
Trick-or-Treat Trail at Largo Central Park
- October 27, 2023, 5:30 pm
- 201 Highland Ave, Largo, FL
- Cost: Free for the first 1,500 kids on sight (under 12)
Bring your kiddos dressed in their Halloween costumes for a night of trick-or-treating around Largo City Hall. Bags and candy will be provided. This is an outdoor event.
Fright Nights at Folly Farm in Safety Harbor
- October 27 & 28, 2023 from 6 pm-10 pm
- 1538 Dr. MLK North, Safety Harbor
- Cost: $7 for haunted trail
The city of Safety Harbor has scheduled two nights of frightful fun at Folly Farm Nature Preserve. There will be a haunted trail you can explore, fall-themed activities, a campfire, children’s activities, and more!
Owl-O-Ween at McGough Nature Park
- October 27, 2023, 5:30 pm-9 pm
- 11901 146th St., Largo, FL 33774
- Cost: $5 ages 3 and up
For a spooky good time, bring the family out to McGough Nature Park for a night to explore a spooky nature trail, candy scavenger hunt, animal shows, and more! Tickets are $5 per person. Kids three and younger are free. You can learn more and book your tickets by visiting playlargo.com.
Pumpkin Carving Workshop at Largo Community Center
- October 27, 2023, at 5:30 pm
- 400 Alt Keene Road, Largo
- Cost: $10 per pumpkin
Come on out to the Largo Community Center to carve a pumpkin with all the tools you’ll need on hand along with some expert tips on how to carve a pumpkin.
7th Annual Trick or Treat on the Riverwalk in Tampa and Lighted Boat Parade
- October 28, 2023 4om 4 pm-7 pm
- Downtown Tampa
- Cost: FREE
Trick or treating on the Riverwalk is back where kids and their families can visit 50 different treat stations while enjoying other fun activities.
4th Annual Spooky Stroll with TRIBE Seminole Heights
- October 28, 2023, from 6 pm-9 pm
- Seminole Heights Garden Center, Tampa
- Cost: $1 per person
This beloved annual event will sell out fast, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance to secure your spot. TRIBE Seminole Heights’ Spooky Stroll features tons of family-friendly fun including costumed characters, trick-or-treat stations, a pumpkin patch, a creepy house tour, fun games, and MORE! In the past, it has taken about 60-90 minutes to complete the stroll.
Halloween on Central in St Pete 2023
- October 29, 2023 from noon-5:00 pm
- Central Ave in St. Pete between MLK and 31st St S
- Cost: Free
22 blocks are closed to cars and motor vehicles from noon-5pm for this this family event will be filled with a parade of costumes, street performers, entertainment, and tons of Halloween fun!
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