Fall is coming quickly and soo it will be time to decorate our homes for the season both inside and out. The perfect fall weekend activity, and a fun way to get your pumpkins for decorating this year is by visiting a pumpkin patch! For you pumpkin needs big and small these are the best pumpkin patches in Tampa where you can find pumpkins to carve and pumpkins to turn into a fall treat.
Many are free to visit although a few do charge an admission fee. Several farms and pumpkin stands also offer so much more than just pumpkins too, there is everything from petting zoos to contests and games. And don’t forget to bring the camera because oh my goodness, there are SO MANY cute photo opportunities you are not going to want to pass up.
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Now let’s get started!
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Gallagher’s Pumpkins and Christmas Trees
Dates and times: Sept 25th through Oct 31st. Everyday from 9am – 9pm.
Address: 7401 4th St. North St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Prices: Free, pumpkins cost extra
First pumpkin patch in Tampa we are highlighting is Gallaghers. Get ready to pick your pumpkins up in style. Gallagher’s sets up THE CUTEST station every year where you can pick out your pumpkins for the halloween season. Not only do they have a large selection of pumpkins but there are photo ops galore. I am talking about an entire crate wall filled with pumpkins plus other fun stations scattered throughout the pumpkin stand. There is also an animal pen where you can pet goats plus a stand with local food for sale. All locally owned by the cutest family, this is a must.
Brooksville Pumpkin Patch
Dates and times: Sept 30th – Oct 30th from Fri 5 – 9pm, Sat 10am – 4pm and Sun 12pm – 4pm.
Address: 475 North Ave West, Brooksville, FL 34601
Prices: Free, Pumpkins priced by size
In 2022 this small town pumpkin patch will be celebrating its 20th year in operation. It is small and definitely in a small town outside of Tampa but very cute. It is nicely decorated with cute photo stations. There is a large variety of pumpkins available to pick from so everyone can find what they’re looking for. My son’s favorite was the small animal pens with bunnies, pigs, goats and even a calf for the kids to look at. Don’t forget to snag a ride on a tractor-pulled hay ride around the block. And of course there are vendors to shop from and food trucks so bring an appetite.
The Pickin’ Pumpkin Patch
Dates and times: TBA
Address: 11000 Rolling Hills Rd, Dunnellon, Florida 34431
Prices: $5 admission, pumpkins are extra
Unlike most of the pumpkin patches in Florida which are actually just pumpkin stands where you buy pre picked pumpkins, here at the Pickin’ Patch you can pick pumpkins from the vine. Come to visit the pumpkin patch then stay to play after you’ve found the perfect pumpkin. There is a hay fort, hay maze, corn maze and of course, some cute photo ops.
Pumpkin Patch at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Dates and times: Oct 1st – 31st.
Address: 3607 N Armenia Ave Tampa, FL 33607
Prices: Free
Visit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s annual pumpkin patch and all proceeds will go to help the homeless animals they care for. There are always hundreds of pumpkins to choose from with prices from $1 to $20.
Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch
Dates and times: Oct 1-31st
Address: 1602 W. Snow Circle Tampa, FL 33606
Prices: Free, pumpkins from $1-$20
There is actually a second pumpkin patch location put on by the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. The pumpkin patch at Hyde Park is put on by the HSTB and just like their first location all proceeds help the homeless animals they care for. This spot is a great photo opportunity and a great way to support a good cause.
HarvestMoon Fun Farm
Dates and times: Month of October. Wed-Fri: 10am – 2pm, Sat & Sun: 10am – 5pm.
Address: 15990 Stur Street, Masaryktown, FL 34604
Prices: $14 on weekends, $10 weekday
Visit another fun pumpkin patch in Tampa at HarvestMoon Fun Farm and get both a pumpkin patch and a corn maze in one fun location. The fun doesn’t stop there though, there is also a cow train, jump pillow, petting farm, playground, tree house and games for everyone to enjoy. Don’t worry about packing in food, there will be plenty to purchase on site.
The Heights Fall Festival at Armature Works
Dates and times: Oct 9th & 10th from 10am – 5pm.
Address: Armature Works
Prices: Free
Head over to Tampa’s favorite food hall for a pumpkin patch with the best views around. The pumpkin patch is set up on the lawn of Armature Works along with games for the whole family, live music, and vendors. There is a food drive to help Metropolitan Ministries so if you can make sure you bring along a couple non-perishable food items to donate. 5 or more items donated gets you a free beer from 81Bay too.
Pumpkin Patch at the St Pete Pier
Dates and times: Select days in October
Address: St Pete Pier
Prices: Free
Visit the new St. Pete Pier to visit the pumpkin patch under the bending Arc. This one of a kind location really makes this pumpkin patch special. There is also a photo booth and fall treats available.
DK Farm Fall Festival
Dates and times: Oct 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 from 10am to 3pm.
Address: 1750 Lake Ave SE Largo, FL
Prices: $12 presale $14 at gate
Enjoy this wonderful festival full of bounce houses, crafts, mini golf, food vendors, bull rides, corn pits, and more. Try saying all that in one breath. There is a pumpkin patch to pick up all the pumpkins you need this fall AND a pumpkin launcher where you can toss them across a field. I assume anway. For an extra special treat they offer trick or treating on the 30th too.
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The Seminole Heights Great Pumpkin Patch
Dates and times: TBA
Address: 6111 North Central Avenue, Tampa, FL 33604
Prices: Free, Pumpkins are extra
This fun pumpkin patch at the United Methodist Church has thousands of pumpkins to choose from. With Photo ops for the whole family, plus kid friendly activities on the weekend make sure you stop by. Plus they play a spooky movie every Friday night, theres no better way to get into the halloween spirit.
Pumpkin Patch Express at Florida Railroad Museum
Dates and times: Oct 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 30th. Two trains a day at 11am and 2pm.
Address: 12210 83rd St East Parrish, FL 34219
Prices: Starts at $16, different train cars cost extra
Ride a train to a pumpkin patch where kids get to pick a pumpkin out to take home! Parking is free, train boarding begins 30 mins in advance and the train ride itself takes 30 minutes. Such a fun a unique way to get to and from a pumpkin patch. There are also hay rides, crafts, and games to play. One thing to note if you are bringing young kids is that no strollers are allowed.
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Patch Festival and Corn Maze
Dates and times: October weekends from 9am – 5pm.
Address: 5500 C.R. 675 Bradenton, Fl 34211
Prices: $12 per person plus $5 parking. Kids 10 and under free.
Enjoy a warm fall day on the farm at Hunsaders Farm down south. There are pumpkins for purchase, a fun playground, live music, hayrides, chainsaw sculpting and more. The kids will definitely love seeing the animals in the petting zoo too. If you feel like elevating your day on the farm there are several activities you can add onto your day for an addition fee. A few such activities are a train ride, a corn maze and pumpkin games. Please note that admission and most farm run shops are cash only.
Kerby’s Nursery Pumpkin Patch
Dates and times: Through the monthof October, Normal business hours.
Address: 2311 S Parsons Ave Seffner, FL 33584
Prices: Free, pumpkins vary in price
Visit a cute local nursery for your pumpkins this year at Kerby’s Nursery. They put on several local events throughout the year that are worth visiting as well. After you’ve picked out your pumpkins make sure you visit the pumpkin wall and the butterfly mural for a picture or two. They are also hosting a costume day on the 29th for all the kids and parents that wish to dress up.
Wolfe’s Produce Market Pumpkin Patch
Dates and times: Whole month of October, Mon-Sat 9am – 7pm and Sun 9am – 6pm.
Address: 6005 US Highway 301 S Riverview, FL 33578
Prices: Free, Pumpkins vary in price
This cute produce stand organizes a pumpkin patch for the community with a large variety of pumpkins available. Stop by to pick up your pumpkins plus everything you need for dinner tonight too. Plus there will be fun photo ops for the memories of course.
Pumpkin Patch at Waterset
Dates and times: Saturday, Oct 20th from 5pm – 9pm.
Address: 7250 Parkshore Dr
Prices: Free
Purchase your pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch at Waterset where the pumpkins and pumpkin decorating are by donation. All proceeds go to Feeding Tampa Bay so your money goes towards a good cause. Plus you can’t forget about the photo stations, costume contest, pumpkin decorating and music.
Watermelon Swims Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival
Dates and times: Pumpkin Patch during the Month of October. Fall Festival Oct 16th 4pm – 7pm.
Address: 4 locations: Lutz, South Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Riverview
Prices: Free
Anytime this October stop by one of Watermelon Swim’s four locations to shop for your pumpkins at their pumpkin patch. Plus join them for their free fall festival with trunk or treating, not spooky fun, a costume parade, and loads of fall games. This event is sure to be an absolute blast that the kids won’t want to miss!
Bearss Groves Pumpkin Patch
Dates and times: Month of October from Wed – Sun at 9am till 7pm.
Address: 14316 Lake Magdalene Blvd, Tampa, FL
Prices: Free, Pumpkins vary in price
Visit Bearss Groves produce stand during the month of October to see it transformed into a pumpkin paradise. This long time local produce stand in Tampa puts on a large pumpkin patch for the local community.
Morrows Pumpkin Patch
Dates and times: Oct 9th through 31st . Mon – Thurs 4am – 8pm, Fri. 3pm – 8pm Sat. 11am – 8pm and Sun. 11am – 7pm.
Address: 10232 Big Bend Road Riverview, FL 33578
Prices: Free entry with purchase of a pumpkin, pumpkins vary in price from $1-$100
Visit Morros Pumpkin Patch in Riverview, FL to go pumpkin picking this year. This fun pumpkin patch takes things to the next level with a bounce house, games, corn pit, and a mini maze.
The Best Pumpkin Patches in Tampa
There you go, all the best pumpkin patches in Tampa worth visiting this year. There are so many options, don’t feel like you have to hit them all but there is definitely a fun option no matter where in Tampa you live.
If I missed your favorite pumpkin patch in Tampa let me know below and check out this list of adorable pumpkin carving ideas!