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Florida fall does not come with crunchy leaves, but it does come with pumpkins, and kids around Orlando can still pick their own. The farms on this list sit within an easy drive of the city, from Eustis and Clermont to Oviedo, St. Cloud, and Polk City.
Some are full-blown festivals with corn mazes, hayrides, and petting zoos, while others are small fields where picking pumpkins is the main event. A few even support local causes or double as Christmas tree farms later in the year.
Hours and seasons change, so checking each farm’s website before you load up the car is a smart move. Grab the wagon, pack the sunscreen, and pick the patch that fits your crew.
1. Amber Brooke Farms, Eustis, FL
Sunflowers and pumpkins in the same field make for a pretty strong fall combo. Amber Brooke Farms in Eustis is a working U-Pick farm that grows strawberries, blueberries, peaches, sweet corn, and flowers, then switches gears each autumn for its annual Fall Festival.
The festival lineup goes well beyond the pumpkin patch. Kids can try archery, wander the corn maze, feed the animals, hop on a tractor ride, and cut their own sunflowers.
There is also a Pumpkin Crusher and the Sunflower Express to keep little ones moving.
Shaded spots and food trucks help when the Florida heat lingers into October. Lemonade and donuts are part of the seasonal treat lineup too.
The farm sits at 36111 County Rd 44A, about 45 minutes from downtown Orlando. It opens Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM and weekends from 10 AM to 6 PM, with free parking.
I would save this one for a full Saturday when nobody is in a hurry to leave.
2. Showcase of Citrus, Clermont, FL
A monster truck rolling through an orange grove is not the usual pumpkin patch scene. At Showcase of Citrus in Clermont, it is part of the fun.
Known for its citrus groves and old-timey country store, the farm adds a pumpkin patch to the mix in fall. Families also find a petting zoo, a playground, and food trucks on site, so a quick pumpkin run can easily stretch into an afternoon.
Group visits for kids have included take-home pumpkins, art projects, and a lesson on the life cycle of a pumpkin, complete with scooping out the insides. The prices on drinks and store items tend to stay friendly to the family budget.
You will find it at 15051 Frank Jarrell Rd, open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM. Weekend afternoons draw the biggest crowds, so a weekday visit is the calmer bet.
3. Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Polk City, FL
Sweet tea, cobbler, and a corn maze sound like a pretty good fall afternoon. Harvest Holler in Polk City leans hard into its real working farm identity, and the slower pace is the point.
The pumpkin patch offers plenty of variety, from tiny to large, round to oval, and orange to white. That makes it easy for toddlers to grab one they can actually carry.
Beyond picking, there is a good-sized corn maze, a hayride to see farm animals, animal petting and feeding, and tire swings. Food comes from Paw-Paw’s Vittles, while Maw Maw’s Country Store handles the cobblers and pumpkin pie.
The 2026 season runs September 18 through November 8, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. Hours are Friday 4 to 8 PM, Saturday noon to 8 PM, and Sunday 1 to 5 PM at 950 Tavares Rd, with free on-site parking.
4. Hagerty Farms Pumpkin Patch, Oviedo, FL
Every pumpkin sold here helps a local team. Hagerty Farms Pumpkin Patch in Oviedo benefits the girls’ lacrosse team, which gives the purchase a little extra meaning.
The setup is simple and kid-friendly. Story time, a small maze, and photo spots round out the pumpkin picking, which makes it a sweet stop for a child’s first pumpkin.
Hours are generous for a community patch. It opens weekdays from 2:30 PM, runs until 7:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and starts at 11 AM on Sundays, so an after-school visit is easy.
Look for it at 3225 Lockwood Blvd, with free on-site parking.
5. Mick Farms, St Cloud, FL
Not every outing needs a bounce house. Mick Farms in St. Cloud keeps things focused on the field itself, and that is exactly the appeal.
This small farm runs U-Pick seasons throughout the year, including strawberries in spring and pumpkins and sunflowers in fall. The pumpkins tend to be good quality, and a small market stand sells other seasonal vegetables.
Families looking for rides and games may want a bigger festival. Kids who simply want to hunt for the perfect pumpkin will have room to do just that.
The farm sits at 4261 Canoe Creek Rd in Osceola County. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from noon to 4 PM, and parking is paid.
6. Painted Oaks Academy, Orlando, FL
Ponies steal the show at this east Orlando stop. Painted Oaks Academy hosts a Holiday Harvest Festival, and kids can ride a pony or even help paint one.
The festival also brings a train ride, a hayride, and a petting zoo area. Pony rides for kids are advertised at $5, which keeps the outing affordable.
Being inside Orlando at 15100 Lake Pickett Rd, it skips the long drive many farms require. Festival hours run Thursday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Buying tickets ahead is recommended, so a quick check of the website before heading out will save time at the gate.
7. Santa’s Farm & Christmas Tree Forest, Eustis, FL
Shade is a big deal during a Florida October. Santa’s Farm and Christmas Tree Forest in Eustis plants its pumpkin patch in a shaded area, which makes picking far more comfortable on warm days.
The 2026 season opens October 12, and admission tickets should be bought online before you go. Activities include a bounce pillow, a maze, hayrides, and a petting zoo, plus a wide selection of meals and snacks.
The farm keeps going after Halloween. During the Christmas season, families can cut their own tree from a 17-acre field or choose a pre-cut one, and pictures with Santa are part of the fun.
It sits at 35317 Huff Rd with free parking, and dogs are welcome. Field trips and photography days can also be booked for fall.
