Autumn is coming — and so are the pumpkins. Even though it doesn’t feel like fall in Orlando, it’s almost time to break out pumpkin everything! The fall season is one of the most exciting times of the year in Central Florida marked by pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and farm fun near Orlando.
Fill your calendar with tons of fall activities and pumpkin photo ops every weekend at one of these destinations.

Photo courtesy of Santa’s Farm in Eustis.
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Before you visit a pumpkin patch or corn maze:
- Make sure you know the rules for each destination.
- You may be required to buy tickets and make reservations in advance.
- Farms usually update the status of their crops on Facebook, so check there before you go!
BEST PUMPKIN PATCHES & CORN MAZES 2022
Here’s a list of all the farms we know of within an hour or so of Orlando where you can pick pumpkins, go on a hayride, pet farm animals, or explore your way through a corn maze.
Is there a spot we should add to this list? Let us know at info@orlandoonthecheap.com.
Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Santa’s Farm
Thursday – Sunday
September 24 – October 30, 2022
35317 Huff Road, Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9863
Travel through Lake County farm country to visit Santa’s Farm in Eustis. The pumpkin destination features tons of family-friendly activities including a patch, hayrides, mazes, photo opportunities, food and drinks for purchase, and an animal petting zoo with goats, pigs, chickens, rabbits, and more.
- Purchase tickets online and in advance.
- Tickets vary from $9 to $15 per person depending on the day you select.
- The cheapest days to visit are Thursdays and Fridays.
- Your ticket includes pumpkin patch access, photo opportunities, Jolly Acres Play area, a hayride, and the Animal Zoo.
- For an extra charge, you can add on additional activities like feeding the animals, horse rides, and a zipline.
- In the evening, visit Santa’s Farm After Dark for $20 per person.

Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont.
Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms
Thursday through Sunday, 11am – 7pm
September 24 – November 13, 2022
16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714
407-986-5806
For a genuine Florida farm experience, travel off the beaten path, down a long clay road, and through rolling hills to reach Southern Hill in Clermont. It’s definitely worth the drive.
The family-owned and operated farm opens its doors for harvests and festivals throughout the year. The Fall Festival is one of our favorites.
Enjoy fresh apple cider donuts, food trucks, craft beer, yard games, pumpkins for sale, and a 5-acre corn maze!
- The farm requires that you purchase tickets in advance and online for the Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms.
- Tickets are non-refundable, rain or shine.
- $15 per person (plus fees). Kids 2 and under are free.
- The event is cashless. Credit, debit, or mobile are accepted.
- Follow Southern Hill Farms on Facebook for the latest updates.

Long & Scott Farms Corn Maze in Mount Dora, Florida.
Scott’s Maze Adventures
Saturday & Sunday
October 1 – December 11, 2022
26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora, FL 32757
352-383-6900
Every fall, this destination dreams up a new 7-acre corn maze adventure for guests to conquer — this year the theme is pirates. The farm also has plenty of other attractions to fill your day including a maze just for kids, a huge tunnel slide, a fort playground, jumping pillow, kids’ zip line, hayrides, tree maze, mist maze for the little ones, and food vendors.
Make sure to stop at the Country Market to pick out a pumpkin, buy fresh produce and eat lunch at the cafe.
- $15 general admission (plus fees). Kids 4 and under get in free.
- Purchase tickets online and in advance.
- You can add on a hayride for $4 per person.
- Explore the farm’s Night Maze on select Saturdays, 6pm – 10pm.
Lake Catherine Farms: Fall Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
September 30 – October 30, 2022
5849 Lake Catherine Road, Groveland, Florida 34736
352-551-4110
- Check out the Lake Catherine Farms Facebook page for the latest updates and announcements.
- $8 per person for the Fall Maze & Scavenger Hunt.
- $14 per person for the evening Haunted Halloween Maze.
- $19 for the scary Dark Forest Trail of Terror.

Painted Oaks Academy Pumpkin Patch.
Pumpkin Patch & Ponies Festival 2022
October 8 – 31, 2022, 10am – 6pm
15239 Lake Pickett Rd, Orlando, FL 32820
(407) 929-0970
- Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for kids (3-17).
- The Corn Maze is open every day in October & November.
- Pumpkins are $1 per pound.
- For an added charge, you can enjoy hay, train, and pony rides.

Showcase of Citrus Pumpkin Patch.
4th Annual Pumpkin Ponderosa
October 7 – November 24, 9am – 6:30pm
5010 US-27, Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 394-4377
- FREE admission and FREE parking.
- Follow Showcase of Citrus on Facebook for updates.
- Pick out a pumpkin — and citrus too.

Club Lake Plantation in Apopka, FL.
Club Lake Fall Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
October 1 – 30, 2022
3403 Rock Springs Road, Apopka
(407) 703-2707
- $16.95 per person.
- Corn maze, hayrides on Fridays, playground, and more.
- FREE entry to the pumpkin patch and Country Store.

Mick Farms u-pick pumpkin patch in Saint Cloud, Florida.
Mick Farms
4261 Canoe Creek Road
Saint Cloud, Florida
(407) 791-6873
This 32-acre farm is a local gem with fresh produce harvested daily and sold at their stand — now that’s a real farm-to-table experience!
You can pick pumpkins straight from the vine, and purchase fresh produce and canned goods.
- Check Mick Farms Facebook for pumpkin harvest updates.
Amber Brooke Farms
Friday – Sunday
September 24 – November 24
36111 N CR 44A
Eustis, Florida
- Purchase one-day passes for $11 – $13.
- Fall Festival Season Pass is $35 per person. It’s good for one entry per person, per day for the season.
- Pumpkin patch, live music, corn maze, petting zoo, beer and wine for purchase, kids’ activities, and more.
- U-pick sunflowers and u-pick zinnias.
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pumpkin patch orlando says
Great list! I love the one near Stanely Pond! Although I did not think they were doing it this year?!!! ANyway, thanks for the share!
Laura says
Hi! Yes, Stanley Pond is back again this year starting the weekend of Oct. 12 & 13! I didn’t know Westgate Resort is having a patch this year! – Laura