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Fall in Central Florida does not always feel like sweater weather, but the pumpkin patches near Orlando still deliver the season in full swing. Most of these farms open in September, well before October arrives, so you can beat the crowds and grab your favorite pumpkins early.
From working farms with corn mazes and petting zoos to small church patches with fair prices, there is a spot here for every family. Some open only on weekends, while others welcome you every day of the week.
A few even let you pick sunflowers or feed the animals while you shop. Here are nine patches worth the short drive, each with its own personality and its own reason to load up the car this fall.
1. Southern Hill Farms, Clermont, FL
Weekends here turn into a full-on fall festival, and the pumpkins are just the beginning. The patch itself sits under a pavilion arranged more like a marketplace, with pumpkins in every shape and size and plenty of photo-op spots between them.
Beyond the pumpkins, you can wander a sunflower field, cut zinnias for a dollar or two, tackle the corn maze, or park the kids at the petting zoo. There is a rock climbing wall, a tractor train, bounce houses, and small fair rides scattered across the property.
Food trucks roll in for the weekend crowd, and a smores station gives you a reason to stick around for one of the farm’s well-known sunsets. Live music keeps the atmosphere lively while you eat.
You will find the farm at 16651 Schofield Rd in Clermont, on the western edge of Greater Orlando. Parking is free in the lot and on the street.
Hours run Saturday 9 AM to 8 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 7 PM, and the farm opens for the fall season in September. Just keep in mind those sunflowers attract plenty of bees, so watch little hands near the blooms.
2. Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Polk City, FL
A real working family farm anchors this stop, and the slow country pace is part of the draw. The pumpkin patch offers a genuine variety to dig through, from small to large, round to oval, and orange to white.
Kids gravitate toward the animals available for petting and feeding, but there is more to burn energy on: a nicely sized corn maze, hay rides, a sand pit, a corn pit, and even a bit of golf. Shaded areas give everyone a place to cool down between activities.
Hunger is well covered too. Paw-Paw’s Vittles handles the snack bar side, and Maw Maw’s Country Store turns out cobblers and pies, with the pumpkin pie earning plenty of attention.
Southern sweet tea and lemonade round things out.
The farm sits at 950 Tavares Rd in Polk City, southwest of Orlando, with free on-site parking and a gender-neutral restroom.
Timing matters here. The 2026 fall season runs September 18th through November 8th, and the farm is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only, so plan your weekend accordingly.
3. Amber Brooke Farms, Eustis, FL
Roughly 45 minutes from downtown Orlando, this Eustis U-pick farm changes its offerings with every season, and fall is when the Fall Festival takes over. Pumpkin picking shares the spotlight with sunflower cutting and flower picking, and there are loads of both to choose from.
The activity list is genuinely long. Families work through the corn maze, try the archery and gel blaster ranges, bounce on trampolines, ride the Sunflower Express and tractor rides, and let the kids loose at the kid park.
There is even a Pumpkin Crusher for a bit of messy fun.
A petting zoo lets you feed the animals, and live music keeps the day upbeat. On the food side, expect donuts, milkshakes, and lemonade, plus clean, well-kept restrooms that parents will appreciate.
The farm is located at 36111 County Rd 44A in Eustis, with free parking in the lot and on the street.
Gates open Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, and the fall fun kicks off in September, so you can get your pumpkins well ahead of October. Check their site for current crop availability and festival dates before you go.
4. Long & Scott Farms, Mt Dora, FL
Known as the home of Zellwood Sweet Corn, this Mt Dora farm has been drawing Girl Scout troops and families for its corn maze for years, and fall is when the pumpkins take center stage. The selection leans into variety, with gourds, mini pumpkins, and pie pumpkins alongside fresh, locally grown produce.
The country market is the heart of the operation. You can shop for sweet corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes, then load up on pumpkins for fall decorating without ever setting foot in the maze if you would rather keep it simple.
Also on offer are jams and jellies, though those tend to run on the pricier side, so browse before you commit. The farm operates under the Great Scott Farms banner, formerly Scott’s Country Market and Maze Adventures.
Find it at 26216 County Rd 448A in Mt Dora, northwest of Orlando, with free parking in the lot.
Weekend visits are the move here, with Saturday and Sunday hours, and the fall season opens ahead of October. The country market, fall festival, pumpkin patch, and U-pick all run through the season.
5. Mick Farms, St Cloud, FL
South of Orlando in Osceola County, this small St Cloud farm keeps things simple and seasonal, and that is exactly its charm. The pumpkins here have a reputation for quality, with a good selection of ripe ones ready for picking.
Regulars know it as a rotating U-pick spot, with strawberries earlier in the year and a pumpkin and sunflower U-pick when fall rolls in. A small market stand rounds out the offerings with other seasonal veggies.
The setting is on the compact and pretty side, which makes it an easy, low-stress stop for families who want great pumpkin patch photos without navigating a sprawling farm and a maze of attractions.
You will find it at 4261 Canoe Creek Rd in St Cloud. Note that parking here is a paid lot, so bring a little cash or a card.
Unlike the weekend-only farms, Mick Farms is open daily, Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from noon to 4 PM. One planning tip: the pumpkin patch typically opens around October 5th, so call ahead if you are aiming for that first week.
6. Showcase of Citrus, Clermont, FL
Where else can you tour groves in a giant monster truck and then go pick a pumpkin? This Clermont farm blends citrus U-pick, a country store, and fall festivities into one busy family outing.
The pumpkin experience leans educational for kids. Little ones can take home a couple of pumpkins, do art projects, play with the pumpkin insides, and learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin, with painted pumpkins that hold up for months afterward.
There is plenty to keep everyone moving between pumpkins. A petting zoo lets you feed adorable animals, and the property also includes a playground, food trucks, a swamp tour, and those signature monster truck grove tours.
Photo areas are set up throughout.
A restaurant and restrooms are on-site, and the farm is genuinely built for kids, right down to birthday celebrations. Just know the patch itself is modest, essentially a few pallets of pumpkins, and prices run higher.
Located at 15051 Frank Jarrell Rd in Clermont, west of Orlando, it stays open seven days a week, 9 AM to 7 PM, year-round. Weekend afternoons get busy, and some activities require an appointment, so plan ahead.
7. Hagerty Farms Pumpkin Patch, Oviedo, FL
Buying a pumpkin here does a little extra good, since the patch benefits the girls’ lacrosse team. That community spirit shows up in the friendly, hands-on service, right down to volunteers offering to snap your family photo.
The vibe is intimate rather than sprawling, which makes it an easy, relaxed stop for families who want the fall experience without the sensory overload of a big festival farm. Even so, the pumpkin selection holds up well, and it stays decent even the weekend before Halloween.
Beyond picking pumpkins, there is a maze, story time, and lots of photo spots set up around the patch, so you can turn the visit into a proper fall memory session.
The patch is at 3225 Lockwood Blvd in Oviedo, in eastern Seminole County, with free on-site parking.
Hours are generous for a smaller operation: Monday through Thursday 2:30 to 6 PM, Friday until 7:30 PM, Saturday 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM, and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM. The team sets up and starts putting out pumpkins ahead of October, so keep an eye out as the season nears.
8. Sanlando Pumpkin Patch, Longwood, FL
Fair pricing is the headline at this Longwood church patch, where pumpkins are sold by size and shape rather than a flat rate, so you might even pay a little less for a smaller one. It is straightforward and honest, and that keeps families coming back.
The setup is on the basic side, but that simplicity works in its favor. Even teens tend to enjoy the visit, and there are plenty of photo opportunities with fall props scattered around the patch.
You will find pumpkins in different sizes and varieties, all priced reasonably. Just a heads-up for parents: the pumpkins sit on concrete bases, so keep a hand on little ones who like to run.
The patch is located at 1890 W State Rd 434 in Longwood, just north of Orlando, right next to 434 with good on-site parking spots.
Open seven days a week through the season, hours run Monday through Friday and Sunday from 1 to 7 PM, with Saturday opening earlier at 10 AM to 7 PM. It is a quick, kid-friendly stop that fits neatly into a busy fall schedule.
9. Corn Maze Orlando, Orlando, FL
Right inside Orlando’s city limits sits a farm built around its annual corn maze, with a pumpkin patch and animals to round out the day. The pumpkins earn steady praise for both quality and price, which is a nice change of pace.
The patch doubles as a photo-friendly spot, complete with cute animals you can pet while the kids run off some energy. It is a welcoming place, openly noted as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space.
Pricing is bundled, so plan for it. A family recently paid around $80 for the pumpkin patch and corn maze together, and there is typically an added charge, roughly $10, for pumpkin patch access on top of maze admission.
Check the signs and ask up front so there are no surprises.
The farm is at 15239 Lake Pickett Rd in east Orlando, with on-site parking available.
Since it runs on a seasonal fall schedule, confirm the current dates before heading out. As the closest option to the city center on this list, it is the easy pick when you want farm activities and early pumpkins without leaving town.
