Are you looking for a corn maze, a working farm, or just want to get outside for a fall afternoon? Interested in a pumpkin festival or pumpkin patch? What about a haunted corn maze?
We’ve got a list of the best fall festivals and corn mazes in Polk County and across Central Florida. Below you’ll find corn mazes near Lakeland, Plant City, Tampa, and Orlando. Be sure to check directly with the farms on the day you plan to visit – they are all subject to last-minute closures due to weather.
Interested in visiting a farm or petting zoo this fall? We also have a separate article on Kid-Friendly Farms and Petting Zoos in Central Florida that are open year-round.
Editor’s Note: Here in Central Florida, there is some confusion around the term “Pumpkin Patch.” While up north and in the midwest this usually means a visit to a farm to pick out a pumpkin and enjoy fall activities, pumpkin patches in Central Florida are typically just pumpkins on the front lawn of a church because pumpkins aren’t traditionally grown in Florida.
Are you looking for:
🎃 A place to spend 30-45 minutes, take pumpkin photos, visit for free, buy a pumpkin: head over to our list of Pumpkin Patches Near You
🌽 A place to spend a few hours on a farm with hay rides, corn mazes, duck races, jumping pillows, live entertainment, and other fun activities where there is paid admission – keep reading! Below you’ll find a list of fall festivals and corn mazes near you.
Don’t miss our Ultimate Guide to Fall & Halloween Activities for a full list of fun things to do this fall in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Polk County, and Central Florida including pumpkin patches, corn mazes, haunted houses, Halloween events, trunk or treats, drive-thru Halloween attractions, trick or treat details, and more.
A few tips for visiting a Halloween corn maze in Florida: Remember that all of the farms and fall festivals listed below are outdoors. Wear closed-toe shoes, apply sunscreen, bring cash and water. Activities are weather-dependent and heavy rain can close a farm for multiple days, so check their website or Facebook the day you plan to visit. This post includes affiliate links.
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Please check directly with event organizers for specific dates, discounts, current ticket prices, advance registration, and any last-minute changes. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we include an outside link so you can verify the details for all events and activities.
Corn Mazes + Fall Festivals near Lakeland + Polk County
FEATURED FARM
Harvest Holler Corn Maze
Visit Harvest Holler Corn Maze for a fun fall day on a working family farm! Enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, live animals, hay ride, cow train, corn hole, tire swings, hay fort, corn bin, photo opportunities, and the FRANKENSLIDE kids playground! ALL activities are included with admission!
The Watering Hole serves up hamburgers, sausage, hot dogs, corn on the cob, and more. Be sure to stop into MawMaw’s Country Store for homemade jams, local orange blossom honey, and homemade pies and cobbler. (No outside food allowed)
Open weekends from September 15 – November 12, 2023. Weekdays by reservation only for fields trips, scouts, and other groups. For more info and to see photos read our review of Harvest Holler.
Location: 950 Tavares Road, Polk City, FL 33868 (MAP IT)
More info: Website / Facebook
Dates & Times: Open weekends from September 15 – November 12, 2023
Friday – 4pm-8pm / Saturday – 12pm – 8pm / Sunday 12pm – 5pm / Weekdays by reservation only
Tickets: Adults $15 / Seniors $12 / Children (2-12) $12 / Under 2 FREE
FEATURED FARM
Springtime Farms an Ag-Venture Experience
Spend the day at Springtime Farms with over 200 barnyard animals that you can hold touch and feed (Baby Chickens, Parakeets, Alpacas, Emus, Ostrich, Guinea Pigs, Bunnies and more), a Pumpkin Patch, 1 FREE Pumpkin per Child (While Supplies Last), 70 Foot Jumping Pillow, Inflatable Slides, Bounce House, Haunted Trail, Bird Aviary, and more.
Farm activities include Pedal Kart Track, Sand Pit, Barnyard Ball Zone, Bubble Making Stations, Swings, Playground with Slides, Cornhole, Rubber Duck Race, Steer Roping Game, and more. All included with admission!
Open weekends from October 7 – October 29, 2023.
Location: 18150 Commonwealth Ave, Polk City, FL 33868 (MAP IT)
More info: Website / Facebook
Dates & Times: October 7 – October 29, 2023 – Open Saturday – Sunday 10am-4pm
Tickets: $14 All Day Play Pass, 2 & under are free ($2 Discounts for Seniors, Military)
Whispering Hearts Family Farm
Join Whispering Hearts Family Farm for their Farm-tober Fest 22’. Assorted pumpkin varieties displayed in the pumpkin patch, numerous photo stations, food and drinks, music, hay rides, hay tower with slide, lawn games, inflatable fun for the kids, mechanical rides, farm animals, and the list goes on! Parking is $10 per car.
Location: 15530 Brahma Rd, Polk City, FL 33868 (MAP IT)
More info: Facebook
Dates & Times: Weekends in October, Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm
Tickets: $10 parking per car
The Heartland Fall Festival
Bring the whole family to this pumpkin patch and Fall Festival located in Bowling Green, Florida. Admission includes Playground Area, Giant Slides, Ball Zone, Duck Races, Games, Rat Rollers, Tire Climb, Hayrides, Human Foosball, Educational Area, Animal Area, Gaga Ball, Tetherball, And More!
Location: 3350 US Highway 17 North, Bowling Green, FL 33834 (MAP IT)
More info: Website / Facebook
Dates & Times: Saturday and Sunday from October 21 – 29, 2023
Saturday 11am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-5pm
Tickets: Ranges from $7 – 17. Ages 2 and under are free.
Lakeland Corn Maze – CornFusion Crop Maze & Fall Festival – Not open in 2022
Head to the Smith Family Ranch for a fun filled day at CornFusion Crop Maze & Fall Festival. At CornFusion, you will find about 20 acres of fall fun for all ages. Activities include a pumpkin patch and an 8 acre crop maze. Admission also includes a Bounce Pillow, Farm Animals, Feed the Cows, Swings, See-Saw, Horseshoes, Duck Races, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Carving Station, Cornhole, Corn Barn, Hayride, Air Cannons, Firetruck, and more.
Location: 13444 Moore Road, Lakeland, FL 33809 (MAP IT)
More info: Website / Facebook
Dates & Times: CornFusion was not open for the 2021 or 2022 season. No info yet for 2023.
Plant City Corn Mazes + Farms
Plant City Corn Maze – Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
Head to Fox Squirrel Corn Maze for a weekend fall festival in Plant City. Enjoy both a corn maze and pumpkin patch, plus cornhole, dummy steer ropin’, live cows, badminton, duck races, slingshot, pumpkins for sale, and more. You can buy tickets for this corn maze in Plant City online or at the gate.
**NEW Location: 6151 Varn Rd, Plant City, FL 33565 (MAP IT)
More info: Website / Facebook
Dates & Times: Open weekends from October 7 – November 5, 2023, Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm (Guests must exit by 6pm)
Tickets: Guests 4 & Older $12 / Ages 3 & Under FREE
Cash, Visa, Master Card and Discover for admission. NO ATM ON SITE. Most vendors are cash only. NO PETS ALLOWED (except service animals)
Plant City Fall Festival – Keel Farms Harvest Days + Corky’s Corn Maze
Join Keel Farms for fall fun that the whole family will love! Activities for all ages including Hay Rides, Corky’s Corn Maze, Camel Rides, Pumpkin Patch, 30 Craft + Food Vendors, Pumpkin Painting, Kid Zone, and Special Releases of Fall Wines, Ales, and Ciders. Admission and parking are both FREE for this event.
Location: 5210 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL 33565 (MAP IT)
More info: Website / Facebook
Dates & Times: Saturdays + Sundays in October
Corn Mazes in Florida
We have some amazing fall activities for kids right here in Polk County! However we also know it can be fun to visit somewhere new and make a day trip out of it if you want to visit a corn maze in Tampa or Orlando. Visit them all and decide which one is the best corn maze in Central Florida! Below you’ll find links to Farms, Corn Mazes, and Fall Festivals within a 1.5 hour drive or less of the Lakeland area.
Farms + Corn Mazes near Tampa FL
Dade City Farms @ Lake Iola Fall Festival
Join Dade City Farms for their first Fall Festival. Activities include Corn Maze, Jump Pad, Hay Rides, Corn Box, Pumpkin Patch (pumpkins available for purchase), Playground with Slides, Sand Mountain Climb, Hamster Wheel Racers, Petting Zoo, Bubble Station, Tire Sand Pit, Wine and Beer barn, Sunflower Patch, and so much more!
Location: 17187 Lake Iola Rd, Dade City, FL, 33523 US (MAP IT)
More info: Website | Facebook
Dates + Times: September 30 – October 29, 2023 – Open Saturday, Sunday – Check website for hours
Tickets: Adults (12 & up) $12, Kids (3-12) $9 at gate, Kids 0-2 are FREE. Discount for advance purchase online.
Raprager Family Farm’s Fall Pumpkin Festival + Haunted Farm
Unplug and unwind at this family-owned farm near Tampa with hay rides, pumpkin patch, corn pit, mini crop maze for kids, bounce pillow, slide, fort, petting zoo, haunted barn, live entertainment and more. Haunted activities start after 5pm. Buy advance tickets online to avoid the line.
Location: 16907 Boy Scout Rd, Odessa, Florida 33556 (MAP IT)
More info: Website | Facebook
Dates + Times: September 22 – November 19, 2023 – Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday – Check website for hours
Tickets: $19 per person, 2 years old and under are free.
Brooksville Fall Corn Maze – Sweetfields Farm Fall Season on the Farm
This Fall Maze is a life-sized living labyrinth thru a corn field. Over 5 acres of challenging fun for all ages. Admission includes: The Corn Maze, Hay Play Area, Hayride, Mini Maze, Tree House Play Area, Hay Maze, Tumbleweed Rollers, Jumbo Foosball, Pitcher Pump Duck Races, Access To Harvest Barn and Pumpkin Patch (pumpkins are extra cost), visit the animals and more.
Location: 17250 Benes Roush Rd. Masaryktown, Fl 34604 (MAP IT)
More info: Website | Facebook
Dates & Times: September 23 – November 5, 2023 – Friday through Sunday each weekend plus some Mondays
Tickets: $11.75 +Tax and Service Fee if purchased online, 2 & under Free
Bradenton Pumpkin Patch – Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
This Florida Pumpkin Festival includes Craft Show • Live Music • Live Shows • Hayrides • Chainsaw Sculptor • Scarecrow Displays • Petting Zoo • Barnyard Playground • Tricky Dogs Show
Items with an additional cost – Pumpkins • Pony Rides • Corn Maze • Food Galore – Homemade Ice Cream, Farm Roasted Sweet Corn, Pumpkin Pie • Rock Climbing Wall • Power Jump • Children’s Train Ride • Big Train Ride • Fresh Produce • Butterfly Experience
Location: 5500 C.R. 675 Bradenton, Fl 34211 (MAP IT)
More info: Website | Facebook
Dates & Times: October 14 – 29, 2023 – Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 5pm
Tickets: Admission $15, Parking $5, Children 10 and under free, CASH ONLY
Pumpkin Patch Express at the Florida Railroad Museum in Parrish
All Aboard for the annual Pumpkin Patch Express! This popular fall train ride takes you to the pumpkin patch. Children are invited to pick their own pumpkin to take home. Everyone is also invited to participate in the hay ride, Lincoln log building, crafts and other activities offered at no additional charge.
Location: 12210 83rd St East, Parrish, FL 34219 (MAP IT)
More info: Website | Facebook
Dates & Times: 2023 – October 21, 22, 28, 29. Trains depart daily at 11am and 3pm.
Tickets: Prices start at $20 for kids and $24 for adults, ages 1+ must have a ticket. Advance purchase required.
TIP – Hunsader Farms and the Florida Railroad Museum are only about 20 minutes apart, you could easily do both in one day.
Spring Hill Corn Maze – HarvestMoon Fun Farm
Come get lost in this 5 acre corn maze near Tampa. Featuring a new design each year at Hernando County’s Biggest Corn Maze. Let the kids ride the cow train, play on the jumping pillow, pet a goat in the petting zoo, pick out a special pumpkin in the pumpkin patch and have some fun!
Haunted Nights & Flash Light Night Admission – Come after dark and try to find your way through this 5 acre corn maze in the dark! Then check out the haunted trail and the haunted barn, you never know what might be hiding there!! (DON’T FORGET YOUR FLASHLIGHTS) Haunted Nights requires a separate ticket.
Location: 15990 Stur Street, Masaryktown, FL 34604 (MAP IT)
More info: Website | Facebook
Dates & Times: September 30 – November 5, 2023. Wednesday – Sunday. Times vary by date, check the website.
Tickets: Adults & Children (ages 3+) are $12 – $15, Children 2 & under are free (corn maze and attractions are included, vendors are additional cost)
Spring Hill Family Fun on the Farm at Jimmy Mc’s Farm
Jimmy Mc’s is a four generation farm specializing in life-size family games including human foosball, animals, maze and u-pick peanuts and sunflowers (depending on the season). All activities (except the maze) are located under century old oaks. Pet a goat, chicken, pony, sheep or cow.
Fall Season: End of October through mid-November. Maze, animals, u-pick peanuts, family games.
Spring Season: April-May (dates vary). U-pick sunflowers and picnic.
Location: 17430 Coon Hide Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610 (MAP IT)
More info: Facebook
Dates & Times: 2023 TBD
Farms + Corn Mazes near Orlando FL
Mount Dora Corn Maze – Long & Scott Farm
Come play in the fresh air at the Long & Scott Corn Maze and Farm. Play on the giant playground, jump on the jumping pillow, and go down the 60ft Super Slide! Enjoy a “Cornfusion” Tree Maze, Rope Maze, Labyrinth, Mist Maze, Super Slide, Jumping Pillow, Small Kids Zip Line, Huge Fort-like playground, Tot Lot, Sand Tires, Tether Ball. Open weekends in October, November, and December.
Special NIGHT MAZE on select nights. On these dates the maze is also open from 6pm until 10pm {haunted corn maze adventure anyone?} Advance tickets are recommended, night maze dates do sell out.
Location: 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora, Florida 32757 (MAP IT)
More info: Website / Facebook
Dates & Times: September 30 – November 26, 2023
Saturdays 10am – 5pm | Sundays 12pm – 5pm | Night Maze Dates Open 6pm – 10pm
Tickets: Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. $15-17 per person, ages 3 and up. Ages 0-2 are free.
Clermont Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Enjoy the Fall Festival on the Farm – hot, fresh apple cider donuts, craft beer, s’mores for roasting over fire pits, festival rides, bounce houses, petting zoo, and a wide variety of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes.
{Sunflower Photos – They also book sunset photography sessions for professional photographers looking for sunflower field photos, or to use blueberry, peach, sweet corn, sunflower and zinnia fields as a backdrop}
Location: 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714 (MAP IT)
More info: Website | Facebook
Dates & Times: Weekends from September 23 – November 12, 2023, Thursday through Sunday from 11am – 7pm
Tickets: $22-25 per person ages 3+, Guests 2 and under do not need a ticket to enter.
Fall Festival in Eustis – Amber Brooke Farms
Amber Brooke Farms (formerly Atwood Family Farm) is hosting a Fall Festival! Pick out Pumpkins, get lost in the Crop Maze, Pet animals in our Petting Zoo, U-Pick Sunflowers, U-Pick Zinnias, Pick Vegetables, listen to live music, see vendors and more. Plus, enjoy all your favorite year-round farm activities.
Location: 36111 N CR 44A, Eustis, FL 32736
More Info: Website | Facebook
Dates: September 23 – October 29, 2023 – Weekends Only from 10am-7pm
Tickets: Online Admission: $15 | At The Gate: $17 | Children 2 and under are free!
Kissimmee Corn Maze at Partin Ranch in Kenansville
At this corn maze near Orlando, you’ll find two mazes, barrel train ride, hayride, kiddie zip line, games, and various play areas. The larger maze is a 5-acre puzzle of fun challenging twists and turns. The small “Mini Maze” is an easy trail that younger kids can explore and not get lost. Plenty of photo spots for fall photos.
Kids in costume (ages 3 – 12) get in free on October 28-29 during Trick or Treat weekend.
Location: 5601 N Canoe Creek Rd, Kenansville, FL 34739 (MAP IT)
More info: Website | Facebook
Dates & Times: October 7 – 29, 2023, Open on Saturday & Sunday from 10am – 5pm
Tickets: $15 per person for ages 3+. Ages 2 and under are free.
Haunted Halloween Maze near Clermont – Lake Catherine Blueberries
The Family Friendly Fall Scavenger Hunt Maze at Lake Catherine’s Blueberries is back on weekends this fall. They also offer the Haunted Halloween Maze and Dark Haunted Forest Trail of Terror plus Catherine’s Escape Room this year!
If you plan on entering the mazes after dark, bring a flashlight to help guide your way. Free photo opportunities with vintage tractors and automobiles. For young farmers, the “hayground” and corn box are back, as well as assorted yard games for more competitive guests.
Location: 5849 Lake Catherine Rd, Groveland, FL 34736 (MAP IT)
More info: Website | Facebook
Dates: September 29 – October 28, 2023. Fridays from 6pm-10pm, Saturdays from 11am-10pm and Sundays from 11am-5pm.
Tickets: The Fall Maze is $8 per person. The Haunted Halloween Maze and Dark Forest Trail of Terror are an additional cost.
Haunted Corn Mazes Near You
In addition to the nighttime haunted corn mazes and haunted hayrides listed above, we have a separate list of Haunted Attractions, Haunted Houses + Scary Things to Do in Central Florida.
Map – Find a Corn Maze Near You
Fall Festivals Near You | Haunted Corn Maze Near You
Whether you’re looking for Polk County Fall Festivals, the best corn maze in Florida, or a pumpkin festival near you, we hope this list can help you enjoy fall 2023!
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