Fall list: 2021 pumpkin patches, hayrides, events in your area

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s officially Fall and the pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses, and more spooktacular events are back!

Last year, many pumpkin patches stayed closed during the pandemic. But this year already looks different.

News4Jax has compiled a 2021 list of the best pumpkin patches and events in your county.

JAXBEST | Jacksonville’s best pumpkin patch: Mandarin United Methodist Church (2020)

Duval County

• Southside United Methodist Church - Address: 3120 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207 | Open Oct. 2 - 31

• Celestial Farms - Address: 13958 Duval Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218 | Farm of Fantasy on Oct. 30 ONLY (No pumpkin patch, but it is decorated)
• Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church -- Fall festival and pumpkin patch at 8523 Normandy Blvd | Various pumpkins and gourds will be available for purchase. Prices range from as little as $1.00 to $50.00. Photo Op Sites will be available every day. Horse & Pony Rides will be available on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

• Pumpkin Patch on Main Street - The Main Street Food Park (1352 North Main Street) will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch starting this Saturday, October 4 (4 p.m. to 8 p.m. during their Grand Opening) and from Oct. 9 through the 31 (Hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mon-Fri, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sat, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday) EVENT: Historic Springfield Bike-A-Boo on Friday, October 29th, meeting at the Main Street Food Park (1352 North Main Street) Costumes are encouraged on this leisurely ride to look at the Fall decorations throughout Historic Springfield.
• Hubbard House is celebrating its 45th Anniversary on Oct. 31 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Klutho Park in Springfield.

• Shepherd of the Woods Pumpkin Patch - Address: 6595 Columbia Park Ct., Jacksonville, FL 32258 | Oct. 10 – 31. Hours: Monday - Friday 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Oct. 31 only: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• IKEA Jacksonville (7801 Gate Parkway, Jacksonville, 32256) is hosting a Frightfully Fun Scavenger Haunt to offer concerned parents a much-needed break by providing a safe, family-friendly space to celebrate the thrills of Halloween while keeping the entire family safe. On Halloween day, Sunday, Oct. 31, families can get a jump start on their trick or treating plans with a visit to IKEA Jacksonville. Simply stop by the store for a spell between the hours of 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. for IKEA’s Frightfully Fun Halloween Treat Bag Giveaway. Costumes are encouraged. One treat bag per child, aged 16 or younger, while supplies last. No purchase is necessary. Click here to register.
• Isle Of Faith United Methodist Church - Address: 1821 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224 | Open daily to the general public from Oct 9 - Oct 31. Hours: Monday - Friday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. This church has 5 different fall-related events. Click here to view.
• Jax Melanin Market presents The Autumn Festival - 5045 Soutel Drive | Pumpkin patch, hayrides, petting zoo, face painting and much more from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 16.

• Chappell School San Marco is hosting a fall festival on Friday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be a massive bubble party next to the river. Money will be raised for teachers. Address: 1301 Riverside Blvd #1301
• Spooktacular at Jacksonville Zoo - EVENT: Jacksonville’s most enchanting Halloween celebration is back Oct. 15-17 and 22-31. Each night from 6-10 p.m., guests are encouraged to dress up in their family-friendly costumes to explore the winding pathways of themed decorations. Spooktacular features activities for all ages from trick-or-treating to scare zones. Click here for tickets, dates and more information.

• Congaree and Penn - Address: 11830 Old Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32219 | EVENT: The Pumpkin Party: “Join us for a family-friendly pumpkin patch nestled in Congaree and Penn’s oak hammock. Saturday, Oct. 9, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.” (BOOKED: Waiting list only)
• Ida Claire Jacksonville is hosting a Halloween soiree on its patio on Saturday, Oct. 30. During the party, there will be live music, a costume contest with prizes (First place will receive a $200 gift card to Ida Claire and second place will receive a $100 Ida gift card!), $5 cocktails, bar bites and tarot card readings. The event is free to attend. Click here for more information.
• Cedar Creek Baptist Church - 1372 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville | EVENT: Truck or Treat event Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. (see flyer below)

• Holiday’s Nursery & Landscaping - Three locations: 510 Shetter Ave., Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250; 13601 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256; and 4434 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207. All three locations have a pumpkin patch.

• Hidden Fields Jax Pumpkin Patch - Address: 2259 Forest Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246 | EVENT: “Each admission includes a hayride to the pumpkin patch for the family, a pumpkin for each paid child, pumpkin carving and decorating, scarecrow building (bring your own clothes), s’mores & apple cider, and of course a pony ride for each child! We will be open from 12 to 5 p.m. on these weekends: Oct. 23 & 24, Oct. 30. & 31. Oct. 31 is costume day!” Click here to RSVP and to buy tickets.
• Ortega United Methodist Church - Address: 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210 | Monday-Thursday: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

• Selfie Wrld Jax - 11112 San Jose Blvd Suite 25, Jacksonville, FL 32223 | Two events will be held at Selfie Wrld Jax. Click here for more information.

• Christ United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch - Address: 400 Penman Road, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 | Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Noon to 8 p.m. Sundays | Family Fun Day: Oct. 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Trunk or Treat: Oct. 30 from 4-6 p.m.

• St. Paul United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch - Address: 8264 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211 | Opening Date: TBA Monday through Friday - 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturdays - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. & Sundays - 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• Baptist Health is hosting a Halloween CARnival on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (See below)

• 13th Floor Haunted House - 9230 Arlington Expy, Jacksonville, FL 32225 | Regarded by many as one of the scariest stops in Jacksonville, 13th Floor is back and so are the screams! Click here for tickets, dates and more.

JAXBEST | Best local haunted house: 13th Floor Haunted House

• Mandarin United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch - Address: 11270 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223 | OPEN NOW - Oct. 31. Open every day from 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. More info here.

• St Patrick Catholic School - 601 Airport Center Drive East | Pumpkin patch & EVENT: Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fall Festival with food trucks, pumpkin patch, photo ops, games, vendors and many other activities.

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Clay County

• Amazing Grace Family Farms - Address: 2899 Wisteria Farm Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 | Open Oct. 1 - Oct. 31. Click here to buy tickets and for more information.

• Middleburg United Methodist Pumpkin Patch - 3925 Main St., Middleburg, FL 32068 | Oct. 1 - Oct. 31 Monday - Friday 3:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. & Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Click here for more events and information.
• Quigley House HOWL-O-WEEN Paws for a Cause event - Saturday, Oct. 23 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Orange Park Mall | This FREE event is a family-friendly, Dog-Friendly fall festival that benefits survivors of abuse and their families and pets throughout Clay County. We have partnered with Safe Animal Shelter who will provide information on fostering and adopting pets. Your family will love to watch the amazing canine agility demonstrations from our local law enforcement and dog trainers. Make sure you and your furry friend sport your best spooky costume and enter to win the costume contest! Register here.

• Asbury United Methodist Church of Orange Park - Address: 16 College Dr., Orange Park, FL 32065 | EVENT: Fall Festival on Oct. 9.

• Fleming Island United Methodist Church: 7170 Highway 17, Fleming Island, FL, 32003 | EVENT: Saturday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Keystone United Methodist Church - Address: 4004 State Road 21 SE, Keystone Heights, FL 32656 | Pumpkins are scheduled to arrive on Friday, Oct. 8. Opening day will be Oct. 9.

Nassau County

• Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres Farm - 19856 County Road 121, Hilliard, FL 32046 | Fall Days: Oct. 1 - Oct. 31. Fridays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. by reservation. Fridays 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. & Saturdays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. without reservation.

• Live Zombie Shoot 2: Yulee paintball center to hold Halloween event - 86588 Goodbread Road, Yulee, FL 32097 | GTF Paintball’s Live Zombie Shoot 2: Stop the zombies before they take over the world. There are nine different event dates to choose from ranging from Oct. 2 to Oct. 30. The events run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets start at $25 per person. Click here to select a date and purchase tickets.

St. Johns County

• Happy Haunts at Faith Community Church - 3450 county road 210, Saint Johns 32259 - Pumpkin Patch is open at 3 p.m. during the week, 12 p.m. on Saturdays, and 11 a.m. on Sundays. They close at dark.

• Sykes Family Farms Lord of Life Pumpkin Patch - 5995 Brough Road, Elkton, FL 32033 | Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Oct. 2 – 30. Friday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here to buy tickets.
• Creatures of the Night 2021 - St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park | Join the wild side for 3 nights of treats, costumes and fun! Click here for tickets and more information. Oct. 22 - 24.

Bradford County

• Lights On 14th: Halloween Light Show | Halloween light show display using thousands of LEDs set to several songs. On Halloween, candy and glow sticks will be given out . Feel free to listen in, but please keep your radio volume at a reasonable level. Click here for more details.

Baker County

• First United Methodist Church of Macclenny - 93 N 5th St., Macclenny, FL 32063 | Open now! (See events below)

Alachua County

• Newberry’s Cornfield Maze - 20015 W Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669 | Starting Sept. 24 - Oct. 30 every Friday and Saturday night. The Maze will open on Fridays from 5 p.m.-11 p.m. and Saturdays from 3 p.m.- 11 p.m. throughout the season. Click here for more information.

• Roger’s Farm - 3831 Northwest 156th Ave., Gainesville, FL 32609. | 2021 Fall Festival & Corn Maze: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting on Oct. 2. Friday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 31 only: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spooky trail becomes haunted at 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. More information and ticket prices

Columbia County

• Fort White FFA Pinemount Plantation Fall Fun Maze - 4312 SW Pinemount Road | Sept 25 - Oct 31. Cash only. (See below)

• The Sugar Camp Ranch is holding a Fall Harvest Festival every Saturday in October. See below for more details or click here.

Georgia

• Poppell Farms - 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop Odum, GA 31555 | Fun begins Saturday, Oct. 2. Click here for more information.
• Southern Belle Farm - 1658 Turner Church Rd, McDonough, GA 30252 | There is a wide variety of things to do from pig races to getting lost in our corn maze. Open Oct 6 - 29. Click here for prices and times.

• Burt’s Farm - Address: 5 Burts Pumpkin Farm Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534 | Open now! Pumpkin Patch and Store: Open Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Hayride: Running Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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