Fall list: 2022 pumpkin patches, hayrides, events in your area

It’s officially fall and the pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses, and more spooktacular events are back!

News4JAX has compiled a 2022 list — including nine Florida counties and Georgia — of the best pumpkin patches and events in your area! Check them out below. (Want to add your event or pumpkin patch to the list? Email CLuter@wjxt.com)

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Duval County

• 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. “Bring your family to pick out the perfect pumpkin, take pictures, and have fun!” the website said. More info here.

• Southside United Methodist Church: Address: 3120 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207 | Pumpkins Patch is Open! The Patch is open Mon - Fri from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Sat - 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, and Sun - Honor store.

• Ortega United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch: Address: 4807 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32210 | This pumpkin patch is open now until Oct. 31, Mon-Thurs, 12-6 p.m. and weekends, 10-8 p.m. with an honor box available. Stop by for family pictures and fun! While you’re there, don’t forget to pick out your Ortega Patch pumpkins! Proceeds support our Ortega Church Youth Ministry.

• Spooktacular at Jacksonville Zoo: Jacksonville’s most enchanting Halloween celebration is back Oct. 14-16, 20-23 and 27-31 each night from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their family-friendly costumes to explore the winding pathways of themed decorations. The 35th annual Spooktacular event features activities for all ages from trick-or-treating to scare zones. Click here for tickets, dates and more information.

• Isle of Faith United Methodist Church: Address: 1821 San Pablo Road S, Jacksonville, FL | The pumpkin patch will be open Oct. 8 through Oct. 31 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. (times may vary). This is a free event and open to the public. There will be fun family events every Saturday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Click here for more information.

• Trunk or Treat event! Address: 12041 Beach Blvd | The BarberShop on Beach Boulevard is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature free food and candy, face painting and more.

• 1st Baldwin United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch: Address: 51 S. Chestnut St, Baldwin FL, 32234 | Hours: Seven days a week from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• United Methodist Church River of Life Pumpkin Patch: Address: 2600 Race Track Rd Fruit Cove, FL 32259 | The River of Life UMC Pumpkin Patch is open Monday through Friday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. The Fall Festival will be held on Oct. 22.

• Chuck E. Cheese Halloween Boo-tacular: From now through Oct. 31, every day is Halloween at Chuck E. Cheese. Guests will be greeted by cast members in costume and surrounded by age-appropriate décor, like giant cobwebs, friendly ghosts and floating bats. Click here to read more.

• Jack O’ Landing Movie Night Presented by Live Oak and the 3rd Annual Halloweek Scavenger Hunt: Two free, family-friendly Halloween events are back! Casper will play on a big screen at Riverfront Plaza (2 W. Independent Drive) on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 at 6 p.m. Picnic blankets, dogs on leashes and costumes are encouraged. Coolers are not permitted. There will also be a free petting zoo and pony rides. Onsite food vendors and bars will be available. Also beginning Friday, October 21, the third annual Halloweek Scavenger Hunt launches and will run through Oct. 31. Click here for more details.

• St. Patrick Catholic School Fall Festival: Address: Address: 601 Airport Center Dr E, Jacksonville, FL 32218 | A Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a pumpkin patch, food, vendors, games, bounce houses and more.

• Highlands Baptist Church Pumpkin Patch: Address: 2159 Broward Rd Jacksonville FL, 32218 | Highlands Baptist Church will have a pumpkin patch starting Oct.15 through Oct. 31. No cash payments will be accepted. They accept Venmo, Cash App, Credit, or Debit cards. They will also have a Fall Festival on Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Cedar Creek Baptist Church: 1372 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville | EVENT: Truck or Treat event Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. (see flyer below)

Clay County

• Amazing Grace Family Farms Fall Festival — Address: 4251 SR-21, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 | The event runs from Oct. 7 - 29. Fri: 5pm - 10pm | Sat: 10am - 4pm | 4pm - 10pm | Oct. 17: 10am - 4pm | Sun - Thur: Closed. Click here to buy tickets and for more information.

• Middleburg United Methodist Pumpkin Patch: Address: 3925 Main St., Middleburg, FL 32068 | Oct. 2 - Oct. 31 Monday - Friday 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. & Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Click here for more events and information. Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Trunk or Treat will be held on Oct. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Check out more events here.

• Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church and School Pumpkin Patch: Address: 7860 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 | This pumpkin patch is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sundays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday through Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Preschool field trips are also held weekday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

• Asbury United Methodist Church of Orange Park: Address: 16 College Dr., Orange Park, FL 32065 | Pumpkin patch opens Saturday, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m.

• Keystone United Methodist Church: Address: 4004 State Road 21 SE, Keystone Heights, FL 32656 | “Come Join us in the Patch!” the Facebook event page said. “The Pumpkin Patch at Keystone UMC is now open! We are open daily from Noon-7 p.m. and on Saturdays 10 a.m. -7 p.m. Special events and activities: Daily-Scavenger Hunt with prizes for the kids. Several picture-taking spots to create your memories! Oct 15 - Pumpking decorating including a decorating contest! (10-Noon) Oct 22 - Kidz Day in the Patch! Inflatables, Food, Games and more (10-2). Oct 29-Trunk or Treat (10-Noon). Click here for more info.

• 13th Floor Haunted House: Address: 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.

St. Johns County

• Halloween Carnival Under the Sea: Address: 2045 FL-16 St. Augustine, FL 32084 | Get ready for a night full of horror, games, candy, horror movie trivia, ring toss, nature trails, mermaids and more at the Halloween Carnival Under the Sea on Oct. 29 and 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Aquarium. Click here for tickets and more information.

• Lord of Life Lutheran Church pumpkin patch: Address: 276 Roscoe Blvd. N Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | The Great Pumpkin Patch has hundreds of pumpkins scattered across a large field at the front of the church. New this year will be hayrides, face painting and a craft for kids each weekend from 12 - 4 p.m. Open daily 1 pm to dusk; Saturdays from 9 am to dusk and Sundays from 11 am to dusk. This year a portion of the proceeds will go to support Hugs St. Johns for children in need in our community. Click here for details.
• Fourth Annual Halloween Bash at World Golf Village: Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jacksonville Business Connections invites you to the 4th Annual Halloween Bash Community Event at the World Golf Hall. The free event will be held outside of the IMAX Theater with vendors, music, kid-friendly activities and more! Click here for more information.

• Happy Haunts at Faith Community Church: 3450 county road 210, Saint Johns 32259 - Pumpkin Patch opens Saturday, Oct. 8 and will end on the 30th. It opens at 3 p.m. during the week, 12 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. They close at dark.

• Creatures of the Night 2022: St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park | Join the wild side for three nights of treats, costumes and fun! Click here for tickets and more information. Oct. 21 - 23.

• St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum: Address: 100 Red Cox Dr. Saint Augustine, FL | Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour | All Ghosts No Gimmicks! During the one-and-a-half to two hour tour, with only a glow stick as lighting, guides share the history and ghost stories of the people who have lived, worked, and visited the Lighthouse. $20 to $25. Many dates are available. Click here for tickets and more information.

Nassau County

• Northeast Florida Fair — Callahan: Address: 543378 US Highway 1 Callahan, FL 32011 | It’s the 75th-year celebration of the fair! You can enjoy rides, food, entertainment, live animals, games and more! Click here for more details.

• Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres Farm: Address: 19856 County Road 121, Hilliard, FL 32046 | Fall Days: Oct. 7 & 14 - 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. | 8 & 15 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Oct. 21 & 28 - 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. | 22 & 29 - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Click here for ticket information and more.

Baker County

• First United Methodist Church of Macclenny: Address: 93 N 5th St., Macclenny, FL 32063 | The pumpkin patch is open! Saturdays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Sundays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Mon- Fri 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Click here to stay updated about more events.

Bradford County

• The City of Starke is host to The Great Pumpkin Escape, Bradford County’s fall celebration. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 29 and is located on Starke’s Historic Call Street. See the flyer below for more information.

Alachua County

• Newberry’s Cornfield Maze: 20015 W Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669 | Starting Sept. 23 - Oct. 29 every Friday and Saturday night. The Maze will open on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m.-11 p.m. throughout the season. Click here for tickets and more information.

• Crossroads Farm & Apiary - formerly Roger’s Farm: Address: 3831 NW 156th Ave. Gainesville, FL 32609 | Fall Festival: The Fall Festival will run October 8th - November 6th. They are open to scheduled groups Tuesday through Friday and open to the general public on the weekends. Click here for more information.

Columbia County

• Harvest Festival 2022: The Sugar Camp Ranch is holding a Fall Harvest Festival every Saturday in October. Admission is $12 (5 to Senior) Free Parking. Children under 2-5:$9. Military/Police/First Responder Discount with ID $9. Senior Discount 65+ $9. Admission Includes a Hayride, Corn Maze, Interactive Critter Corral, Ropes Obstacle Course, Lead-Line Horse Rides, Miniature Horse Cart Rides, Market Wagon Train Rides, Lil’ Critter’s Playground, Giant Sling Shots, Slides, Cow Milking Station, Corn Crib Play Tub, New Critter Corral Residents, and More! For more details or click here.

Putnam County

Florahome Fall Heritage Festival: Address: S Palmetto Avenue, Florahome, FL 32140 | Celebrating parks and people, past and present! Come out on Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and enjoy an old-fashioned fall festival like those held years ago in Florahome. Click here for more details.

Georgia

• Poppell Farms: 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop Odum, GA 31555 | Fall Harvest Celebration from Oct. 1 - 30. “We are a real working farm in South Georgia — growing and selling fresh produce for our Farm Market. In the Fall, we open to the public with aMAZEing fun, 20+ attractions, a petting farm … and pumpkins! It’s homegrown family fun just a short country drive from you! At Christmas, we sell fresh-cut Fraser at our tree markets locally.” The farm features a maze, wagon rides, a pumpkin patch and more. 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 a corn maze! Monday-Tuesday: Closed | **Week of Sept. 21-23: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Wednesday-Friday. Activities 10 a.m.-3 p.m.** | Beginning Sept. 28 – Wednesday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Sunday: 1 p.m.-7 p.m. 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. Click here for more information.

• Georgia National Fair: The Georgia Fair is back from Oct. Oct. 6 - Oct. 16 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agriculture Center! The fair will feature rides, games, food, entertainment, livestock and horces, concerts and more! Click here for more information. Address: 401 Golden Isles Pkwy, Perry, GA 31069

• Pro Pumpkin Carver Returns to Great Pumpkin LumiNights: Professional pumpkin carver Jim Morey is returning this weekend, October 8-9, to Wild Adventures’ Great Pumpkin LumiNights to showcase his pumpkin carving skills live for guests to watch and enjoy. Click here for more information.

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