Here’s a guide to some of the best sources for pumpkin patches and fall fun
Along with these rotund winter squashes, you may also find corn mazes, pig races and story time for the littles. Tallahassee has pumpkin patches aplenty so you can get in the spirit of Halloween right now.
“We have U-Pick zinnias and sunflowers and pumpkins,” said Ryan Bass, owner of Moccasin Grove Farm, which is presenting its pumpkin patch, with corn mazes, flowers and story time at the Tallahassee farm every weekend. “We have eight varieties of pumpkins.”
Spring Hill Tree Farm, just south of Bainbridge, Ga., is another desirable destination for a seasonal celebration, with a pumpkin patch, pig races, axe throwing and other activities.
Here’s a more detailed list about pumpkin patches in our region:
This is such a cute photo I’m sharing it again. Navigate the corn maze at Moccasin Grove, a family farm owned by Ryan and Lizz Bass, here with their children, son Grady, and triplets Jordyn, Peyton and Hadley at their last pumpkin patch in 2024. Photo provided by Moccasin Grove
* Moccasin Grove The farm is a family operation run by Ryan Bass, owner of Moccasin Grove with wife Lizz, parents of a 3-year-old son and triplet girls, 17 months old. The Bass family launched the farm in 2021 and “it keeps getting bigger and bigger,” Ryan said. Along with U-Pick pumpkins, zinnias and sunflowers (go soon if you want to get those), they’ll have pumpkin treats, popcorn, peach sherbet, lemonade and cider. There’s also a corn maze and a corn pit. While there, visitors can see crops planted in the back of the farm, including tomatoes, okra and bell peppers. Moccasin Grove is also known for its U-Pick strawberries and peaches.
Moccasin Grove also offers U-Pick zinnias and sunflowers along with eight varieties of pumpkins. Photo / Moccasin Grove
Moccasin Grove is at 9214 Herold Hill Rd.; 850-274-9124. Pumpkin Patch hours are 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays to Sundays through Oct. 26. Story time is at 10 a.m. Fridays. You can also visit Moccasin Grove’s pumpkin patch from 9 a.m. to noon during the Fall Farm Tour, which is Oct. 11-12. No entrance fee but owners request visitors buy something, even if it’s a bottle of water.
Food, pumpkins, wagon rides and farm animals are among the attractions at Aunt Louise’s Farm’s fall festival in Monticello. Photo / Aunt Louise’s Farm
* Aunt Louise’s Farm: It’s a festive time at Aunt Louise’s farm, with corn mazes, pumpkins, wagon rides, farm animals, pony rides, blacksmiths, food and games from Oct. 4 to Nov. 16. The farm is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $12 online or $15 at the gate. Children 3 and under are free. Pay at the gate or get tickets online, cards and cash are accepted. The farm is located 20 miles east of Tallahassee at 8101 Waukeenah Highway in Monticello. See https://www.auntlouisesfarm.com/ for tickets. 850-251-7708.
Visitors will find pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes and lots to eat at Spring Hill Tree Farm, just south of Bainbridge, Ga. Photo / Spring Hill Tree Farm
* Spring Hill Tree Farm Dan Provence’s family has long owned the farm, with the original settlers arriving in 1844. Pumpkin patch activities include corn mazes, face painting, pumpkin painting, pig races, a kids’ train, hayrides, axe throwing and a pumpkin catapult. Among the concessions: turkey and chicken legs, barbecue, hot dogs and Mexican street corn or elote, boiled peanuts, snow cones and popcorn. You can buy pumpkins, corn stalks and sunflowers (arrive soon for these).Spring Hill is also a popular spot for Christmas trees.
Spring Hill Tree Farm is located at 795 Woodhull Road, about 7 miles south of Bainbridge, Ga.; 229-400-0329. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 2. Admission is $10 for ages 4 and up. Kids 3 and under are free. Seniors, military and first responders are 20 percent off. The farm will also be open the evenings of Oct. 24, 25 and Halloween night.
The pumpkin patch at Faith Presbyterian Church is a yearly attraction. Photo / Faith Presbyterian Church.
* Faith Presbyterian Church: Stop by Oct. 7 through Oct. 31 and check out the pumpkin patch. The church is at 2200 N. Meridian Rd.; 850-385-6151.
Casey and David Norwood are opening their Pine Holler Florida Farm in Clarksville. Visit their Facebook and Instagram pages for a schedule of activities. Photo provided by Pine Holler Florida Farm
*Pine Holler Florida Farm: Here’s a fun family destination. Casey and David Norwood have a lineup of activities at their farm in Clarksville. Start with this weekend. Their Fun Evening on the Farm event takes place from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10. The farm will be featuring pumpkins, a giant corn pit, hay rides, slides, a kids’ train, an animal zone (with mini horses, goats and katahdin sheep), yard games and face painting (from 3 to 7 p.m.) and a snack barn from 3 to 7:30 p.m. $10 admission; 2 and under are free. The same activities will be offered on Grandparents Weekend, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11 and Oct. 12. Admission is free for grandparents accompanied by a grandchild. Otherwise admission is $10 and free for children 2 and under. The farm is at 17827 NW CR 287. Keep in mind that Clarksville is on Central Time (an hour behind Tallahassee). Events are booked at least until Nov. 1, with winter plans to come.
Christ Presbyterian Church on Bannerman Road has a pumpkin patch, and on Oct. 18, there’s a fall festival. Photo provided by Christ Presbyterian Church.
* Christ Presbyterian Church: The church has set up a pumpkin patch that’s open until 8 p.m. daily. It’s run by volunteers but if they’re out during your visit there is a way to pay for your pumpkins on site. The church is also hosting a Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18, with pumpkins, face painting, live music, horseback rides, food and children’s crafts. Admission is free. The church is at 2337 Bannerman Rd.; 850-893-7472.
* Gray Memorial United Methodist Church: You’ll find hundreds of pumpkins at the church’s pumpkin patch — also a good spot for pictures. The pumpkin patch is open from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Pumpkins will be available starting the afternoon of Oct. 12. The church will present a free fall festival from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 19, with a bounce house, face painting and other attractions plus food for purchase. Gray Memorial United Methodist Church is at 2201 Old Bainbridge Rd.; 850-385-6441.
* Killearn Estates Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch: The celebration will feature food, live music and a pumpkin patch. Admission is free. The Killearn Estates festival takes place from 2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Shannon Lakes Park, 4475 Shannon Lakes Drive West.
The pumpkin patch at Tallahassee Heights Methodist Church is a cheery spot on Mahan Drive. Photo / Tallahassee Heights Methodist Church
* Tallahassee Heights Methodist Church: On every Saturday in October, the church is presenting a pumpkin patch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with face painting, a bounce house, yard games, balloon sculptures, pumpkins and a petting zoo, which will be there from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is free. There will be a craft bazaar on Oct. 18. The church is at 2004 Mahan Dr.; 850-877-6276.
Meet the Miss Buttercup scarecrow made by the Tallahassee Garden Club as an entree in the Scarecrows in the Garden display/competition at Maclay Gardens. Photo / Tallahassee Table
** BONUS: Head to Maclay Gardens to see some lovely pumpkin displays and the Scarecrows in the Gardens Display. Macclay is at 3540 Thomasville Rd. Local agencies and schools are among the groups that made these creative scarecrows. It’s just one of the good reasons to visit the park. You can also vote for your favorite scarecrows until Oct. 31. Winners get cash prizes.
One of the pumpkin displays, part of the Scarecrows in the Garden event at Maclay Gardens. Photo / Tallahassee Table
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