While fall feels can be hard to come by here in the Sunshine State, there’s still plenty of ways to get in the seasonal spirit. Luckily for us, the Orlando area is full of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, Halloween events and other fall festivities.

So hop on a hay ride, grab an apple cider donut and pick out a pumpkin. Autumn is here, and these are the best ways to celebrate the season in Central Florida. 

Great Scott Farms 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora Sept. 30-Nov. 26 Located in Mount Dora, Great Scott Farms is home to plenty of fall-themed old-fashioned activities. There’s a pumpkin patch, sunflower field, 7-acre corn maze, zip line, farmers market and more. The festival starts Sept. 30 and runs through Nov. 26. Credit: Photo via Great Scott Farms/Facebook
Mick Farms Market 4261 Canoe Creek Road, St. Cloud Various days in October During the month of October, Mick Farms offers several events to bring all of the fall feels. In October, guests can enjoy their U-pick Pumpkin Field, Haunted Creek and Farmers Market. Credit: Photo via Mick Farms/Instagram
Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus 15051 Frank Jarrell Road, Clermont Sept. 23-Oct. 28 The annual Pumpkin Ponderosa at Clermont’s Showcase of Citrus features a pumpkin patch, outdoor games, hay rides and pumpkin painting. Guests can ride on the site’s monster truck tour through the farm, hang out with the animals and go gem mining. Credit: Photo via Showcase of Citrus/Facebook
Hagerty Farms Pumpkin Patch 3225 Lockwood Boulevard, Oviedo Daily starting Sept. 29 This Instagram-worthy pumpkin patch located at Hagerty High School offers tons of pumpkins and festive scenery. There’s also family friendly games and activities, but be warned: It’s not a real farm, so the only animals you’ll see are visiting dogs (on leashes). Credit: Photo via Hagerty Farms/Instagram
Club Lake’s Fall Festival 3403 Rock Springs Road, Apopka Friday through Sunday, Sept. 30-Oct. 29 Club Lake’s Fall Festival features a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, a country store and activities like “pumpkin chunkin’” and tennis ball cannon launches. The festival is open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission price is $16.95 per person, but group discounted rates are also available. Credit: Photo via Club Lake’s Fall Festival/Facebook
Lake Nona Pumpkin Patch 6877 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard, Orlando Oct. 14 Lake Nona is summoning the start of spooky season with their SpookNona fall event. Guests can expect a day filled with fun for the whole family, featuring pumpkins, local food and beverages, and autumn-themed photo opportunities. Credit: Photo via Lake Nona/Facebook
3rd Annual Pumpkin Patch by Kasheta Farms 40 E. Fifth St., Apopka Daily starting Sept. 28 Kasheta Farms is hosting its third annual pumpkin patch to welcome the fall season to Central Florida. The event will be held from Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 at Propagate Social House in downtown Apopka. Credit: Photo via Kasheta Farms/Facebook
A Lot of Pumpkins at Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest 35317 Huff Road, Eustis Weekends and select week days, Sept. 23-Oct. 30 Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest, located in Eustis, isn’t all about Christmas. Every fall, the lot puts on a spooky face for Halloween, offering a family-friendly pumpkin patch, horse riding, petting zoo, food and beverages and more autumnal festivities. Credit: Photo via Santa’s Farm/Facebook
Harvest Holler Corn Maze 950 Tavares Road, Polk City Daily through Nov. 12 The Harvest Holler Corn Maze offers fall activities like a massive corn maze, pumpkin patch and country store. The event takes place on a working farm, so guests will get the chance to see and interact with plenty of farm animals and fall-themed activities. Credit: Photo via Harvest Holler Corn Maze/Facebook

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival

36111 County Road 44A, Eustis Weekends Sept. 21 to Nov. 3
Amber Brooke Farms hosts their largest festival of the year during the fall season. Guests can enjoy the pumpkin patch, petting zoo, live music and family-friendly farm activities on weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Credit: Photo via Amber Brooke Farms/website
Sunsational Farms Fall Festivals 40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla Various weekends Sunsational Farms is home of the Big Orange, which, once a year, turns into Big Jack to gear up for Halloween. On select weekends during the fall months, Sunsational Farms will host a fall festival, farmer’s market and more. Credit: Photo via Sunsational Farms/Instagram

Lukas Nursery Annual Fall Festival

1909 Slavia Road, Oviedo Oct. 19 and 20
Lukas Nursery’s 38th Annual Fall Festival will take place on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20. The family-friendly event includes activities like butterfly encounters, a 15-minute hayride, pumpkin painting, bounce houses and more. Credit: Photo via lukasnursery.com
Partin Ranch Corn Maze 5601 N. Canoe Creek Road, Kenansville Daily starting Oct. 7 The Partin Ranch Corn Maze offers tons of fall activities, including a corn maze, pumpkin patch, barrel train, games, hay rides and more. There will also be plenty of festive photo opportunities and animal viewings on offer. Credit: Photo via Partin Ranch Corn Maze/Facebook
Painted Oaks Academy 15100 Lake Pickett Road, Orlando Daily Oct. 8-31 Painted Oaks Academy is set to host its Pumpkin & Ponies Festival Oct. 8-31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, local food vendors and pony and hay rides after picking out the perfect pumpkin. Credit: Photo via Painted Oaks Acadamy/Facebook
Fall on the Farm Grande Lakes Orlando 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando Saturdays and Sundays in October Have you ever wanted to wander more than 18,000 square feet of very fancy farmland? The Ritz-Carlton is hosting their fourth annual Fall on the Farm, where guests can do just that. Walk around Whisper Creek Farm and enjoy face painting, animal encounters, a hayride and more. Credit: Photo via The Ritz-Carlton Orlando/Facebook
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont Thursdays through Sundays, Sept. 23-Nov. 12 Southern Hill Farms, located in Clermont, is gearing up for its eighth annual Fall Festival, complete with a pumpkin patch, live entertainment and more. Guests can pick out a pumpkin, get lost in the 5-acre corn maze and enjoy the fall-themed food and local food trucks. Ticket purchase is required for admission. Credit: Photo via Southern Hill Farms/Facebook
Cowart Ranch and Farms 8185 State Route 100, Bunnell Friday through Sunday, Oct. 6-29 The 10th Annual Maze Dayz will be held Oct. 6 through the 29th at the Cowart Ranch Farms. This annual event offers a crop maze, corn cannon, pumpkin patch, games and more. Check out the farm’s Facebook for a chance to win tickets. Credit: Photo via Cowart Ranch and Farms/Facebook
Black Willow Annual Fall Festival 2350 Black Willow Trail, Mims Oct. 7 The Vineyard at Black Willow will hold its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 3 to 7 p.m. There will be a pumpkin patch, local vendors and the chance for guests to stroll through the vineyards. Credit: Photo via The Vineyards at Black Willow/Facebook
Fall Harvest Festival 707 E. Washington St. Nov. 19 The Veranda at Thornton Park is set to host its annual Fall Harvest Festival Nov. 19. This free event will have food, drinks, games and live music. Credit: Photo via Veranda Thornton Park/Facebook

Fall Fiesta in the Park

Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando Nov. 2 and 3
The 52nd Annual Fall Festival in the Park will happen Nov. 2 and 3. Guests can celebrate the half-century-old community favorite with live entertainment, local vendors, craft booths and more. Credit: Photo via Fiesta in the Park/Facebook

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