It’s officially fall and the pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses, and more spooktacular events are back!
News4JAX has compiled a 2023 list — including multiple 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
Spooktacular at Jacksonville Zoo: Jacksonville’s most awaited Halloween event, Spooktacular, is returning for its 36th year. Presented by Vystar Credit Union, Spooktacular runs from October 13-15, 19-22, 26-31, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm with an early preview for members on October 12, 2023. This bewitching celebration offers more ghastly delights and eerie entertainment than ever before. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their family-friendly costumes to explore the winding pathways of themed decorations. Click here for tickets, dates and more information.
Mandarin United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch: Address: 11270 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223 | Reopening September 23 - 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.
JaxParks Fall Arts Festival: Join JaxParks for a fun day in the park wearing your creative costumes for the Fall Arts Fest on Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Address: Riverside Park 753 Park St
Trunk or Treat 2023 at One Church Jacksonville Beach: Come join the church for treats and games in your best costume on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Address: 324 5th St N
Southside Methodist Church: The Patch is open starting Oct. 2. Hours are Mon - Fri from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., Sat - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Sun - Honor store. Address: 3120 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32207
Highlands Baptist Church: The pumpkin patch at 2159 Broward Road in Jacksonville is opening Oct. 16 and will run through Oct. 31. It will be open from 12-7 p.m. Sunday-Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays. All purchases support the church’s youth and children’s ministries. There will also be a photo booth, and the church is hosting its Fall Festival from 4-7 p.m. Oct. 29 with a bounce house, games, prizes, dinner and plenty of candy.
2nd Annual Jacksonville Halloween Community Event: Save the Date! Jacksonville Business Connections & Dare to Hire invite you to the 2nd Annual Jacksonville Holiday Community Event on October 29th from 11-3 p.m. at Riverwalk Art Square (Under the RAM Bridge). Address: 725 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Spring Glen Methodist Church: The church pumpkin patch opens on Monday, Oct. 16. The hours are Mon-Friday 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Saturday’s 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday’s 12-7 p.m. Address: 6007 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, fl 32216
13th Floor Haunted House: They’re baccckkkk! 👻🎃😈 13th Floor Halloween Haunted House will bring its gut-wrenching thrills to Jacksonville on select evenings starting Saturday, Sept. 16 through Nov. 4. Click here for tickets, dates and more. Address: 9230 Arlington Expy, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Trunk or Treat partnering with Make-A-Wish: Come join us for a great cause and great fun on Oct. 31! All proceeds will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation. The event is free. Sponsors are welcome. Click here to read more. Address: 11633 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32246
Trinity’s Day Spa For Kids Spooktacular Anniversary on October 31 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at University Boulevard Nazarene Church: This FREE event on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. will feature dozens of car trunks filled with candy! Parking is free and there is even a chance to win a free TV! Last year, the event drew more than 400 people. Address: 3930 University Blvd S
Ortega Church Pumpkin Patch: Address: 4807 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32210 | This pumpkin patch is open Oct. 1 until Oct. 31, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., as well as the weekends, open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 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.
Kernan Church Trunk or Treat: Don’t miss this Halloween event on Oct. 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring the whole family for a fun night of Games, Candy, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks, Hay Rides, and more! Address: 4000 Kernan Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
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 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday through Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church: Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on Normandy Blvd is hosting its fourth annual Pumpkin Patch Festival. The event will offer horse and pony rides on the last two weekends in October, a food court, picture-taking stations, funnel cakes, face painting, balloon animals, and “Trunk-or-Treat” on Sun. Oct. 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: 8523 Normandy Blvd., Jax., FL 32221; Open on weekdays 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. On weekends 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Haunt Nights returns to Adventure Landing: Haunt Nights is proud to open again this Halloween season at Adventure Landing. Opening night is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 6 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will run through Halloween night (select nights). Haunt actors and the public are thrilled to have one of the best haunted house attractions open for another season. Click here for more details.
IKEA Jacksonville Celebrates Halloween: On Sunday, October 29, 2022, children and their parents are invited to get a jump start on their Halloween trick-or-treating fun with a visit to IKEA Jacksonville. IKEA’s Free Halloween Trick or Treat event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. One treat bag per child, aged 16 or younger, while supplies last. No purchase is required. Face painting artist Tiffany Rodriguez will be on hand to add some creative flair to all the fun. Plus, children 12 and younger who visit the store in costume during the Trick or Treat event receive a free frozen treat at the Bistro. Click here to RSVP.
Baldwin United Methodist Church: Be sure to check out this Baldwin pumpkin patch this year! Located next to 1st Baldwin UMC off Highway 90, the spot has tons of picture spots and pumpkins! Hours are 7 days a week 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Address: 51 S. Chestnut St, Baldwin FL, 32234
‘Fire eating’ at Norikase: Norikase, which is a restaurant on Deer Lake Court, will be offering live “fire-eating” starting this Friday. The professional “fire eaters” will be on hand each Friday for the month of October. Norikase is having its grand opening this Friday. It will go on each Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Click here to read more.
Jacksonville’s Official Halloween Bar Crawl: The Official Halloween bar crawl also features plenty of trick-or-treating fun for everyone from bar to bar of course. When: Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.99 and can be purchased here.
Isle of Faith United Methodist Church: Address: 1821 San Pablo Road S, Jacksonville, FL | The patch is open every day to the general public with no entry fee from Oct. 7 through Oct. 31. 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.
Cedar Hills Baptist Christian School: Cedar Hills Baptist Christian School — located on the Westside of Jacksonville — will be hosting a Courtyard Candy Crawl on Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Address: 4200 Jammes Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Spring Glen United Methodist Church — Address: 6007 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32216 | The pumpkin patch opens Oct. 16th. Mon-Fri 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Sun: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Clay County
ConnectPoint Church: Get ready for ConnectPoint Church’s 2023 Fall Festival! The Oct. 28th event will feature candy, games and more. It will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Click here for more details. Address: 2728 Howard Rd, Middleburg, FL 32068
Springs Chapel’s 4th Annual Fall Festival: On Saturday, Oct. 28 from 2-to-6 p.m., Springs Chapel’s 4th Annual Fall Festival will be held. It will be a free event with dozens of games, free food, vendors, bounce houses, zip lines, a petting zoo, a cake walk, relay races, and more! Join us for fun for the whole family! Address: 1106 N Orange Ave. Green Cove Springs, FL
Amazing Grace Family Farms Fall Festival — Address: 4251 SR-21, Green Cove duvas, FL 32043 | The event runs from Oct. 6 - Nov. 4. Fri: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Sat: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Mon: Oct. 16: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Click here to buy tickets and for more information.
St. Johns County
Not So Scary Haunted Forest Train Rides: The 13.666 Acre Not So Scary Haunted Forest Train Rides will be held at Northeast Florida Live Steamers Miniature Railroad located on the back of the grounds of The Florida Agricultural Museum at 7900 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast Fl, 32137 on the evening of Saturday, October 28, 2023. The ghostly ghouls will begin their hauntings at 4:00 pm and will run until all creatures, dead or alive, have met their doom!! Address: 7900 Old Kings Rd N, Palm Coast, FL 32137
Marineland Monster Mash: Marineland Dolphin Adventure in Saint Augustine is hosting its second annual Marineland Monster Mash, a family-friendly, festive spooky event! The event will feature a haunted house, haunted tour, dolphin show, food truck, theatrical performances, photo opportunities and more! Tickets begin at $25 for adults and $15 for children. Click here for more information.
River of Life United Methodist Church 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.
Trunk or Treat in Hastings: There will be a Trunk or Treat event in Hastings sponsored by SJC Parks and Recreation at the Hastings Branch Library on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 4 - 9 p.m. The movie “Coco” will be played at the park starting at 7 p.m. Click here for more details.
Haunted Jail for Sheriff’s Office: Join Sheriff Hardwick at the 3rd Annual Haunted Jail -- Friday and Saturday, October 20 & 21 and 27 & 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm. This year features three new scare zones - Slaughterhouse, Children of the Corn and The Exorcist. Once the door slams shut behind you, the only way to go is forward. Tickets are $23. Click here to purchase tickets. Address: 4025 Lewis Speedway St. Augustine, FL 32095
Happy Haunts at Faith Community Church: 3450 County Road 210, Saint Johns 32259 - Pumpkin Patch opens Saturday, Oct. 7 and will end on the 31st. It opens at 3 p.m. during the week, 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. They close at dark.
Nassau County
Terror On The Timber Farm Haunted Trails: Get ready to scream! A unique Halloween experience will arrive for six nights only — Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28 — on the Timber Farm. “Six horrifying haunted trails that will send shivers down your spine,” a post said. Explore the dark and twisting paths, encountering creatures from your worst nightmares. Click here to purchase tickets.
Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres Farm: Address: 19856 County Road 121, Hilliard, FL 32046 | Fall Events range from Sept. 30 to Oct. 28. Click here for ticket information and more.
Alachua County
Newberry’s Cornfield Maze: 20015 W Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669 | Starting Sept. 22 - Oct. 28. The Maze will open on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. throughout the season. Click here for tickets and more information.
Boo at the Zoo: Boo at the Zoo returns to the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, from 3-7 p.m. The SF Teaching Zoo is located on SF’s Northwest Campus, 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville. Admission is one canned good or non-perishable food item per person. Canned goods will be donated to local food banks.
Georgia
Great Pumpkin LumiNights & The Pumpkin Spice Festival at Wild Adventures Theme Park | 9/22/2023 — 10/29/2023| Guests can explore the glow with a bigger, brighter family adventure! A jungle of jack-o-lanterns will return to South Georgia lighting up the night with incredible glowing pumpkin sculptures and plenty of family fun. Click here for more details.
Poppell Farms: 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop Odum, GA 31555 | Fall Harvest Celebration from Sept. 30 - Oct. 3129. Get ready for 20+ attractions, a petting farm, and pumpkins! 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! Fall Activities Hours: Monday-Tuesday: Closed Wednesday-Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. -7 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Click here for prices and times.
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