Pumpkin Patches Around Miami

MIAMI, FL — Heading out to a pumpkin field to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a beloved autumn tradition full of enjoyable activities.

Picking your own pumpkin is a good way to benefit the local farmers who grow them. Many pumpkin patches offer free activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin patch is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms in the Miami area to visit in 2021:

• Flamingo Road Nursery, 1655 S. Flamingo Road in Davie, hosts its annual Fall Festival from the end of September to the first week of November. This 10-acre garden center transforms into a fall paradise with cornstalks, hay bales, mums, pumpkins, scarecrows and fall colors everywhere you look. Each week features a different theme, including Tomato Fest, Pepper Palooza and Tropical Fruit Celebration.
• Santa’s Garden, 9850 SW 24th Street in Miami, hosts is annual pumpkin patch Oct. 10-31 with free photoshoots, pumpkin carving pony rides, food trucks and more.
• Little Farm, 13401 SW 224th Street in Miami, hosts a fall pumpkin patch with pumpkins, pony rides, a petting farm, harvest market and more.
• Pinto’s Farm, 14890 SW 216th Street in Miami, hosts its annual pumpkin patch Sept. 25 to Oct. 31. Regular admission is $27.99 and includes one pumpkin, a pedal boat ride, a tractor ride, a pony ride, a walk-through to meet farm animals, a magic show and more.
• The Berry Farm, 13720 SW 216th Street in Miami, hosts an annual ongoing Harvest Festival during the fall and a Halloween Harvest Night event on Halloween weekend. Attractions include pumpkins, a corn maze, a tractor ride, games (including corn hole, tic-tac-toe, shuffleboard, and checkers), and a large jumping pillow.