11 pumpkin patches in Miami for seasonal décor and fall frolicking

Open year-round for fruit picking, field trips and produce shopping, this picturesque farm in the Redlands hosts its fourth annual harvest festival this season. Tumble through the pumpkin patch, get lost in the massive, three-acre corn maze, wander through the sunflower fields and take a breezy hayride, all while snapping those quintessential "fall vibes" pics. Other activities include an obstacle course, a jumping pillow, a lumbar playground, a corn pit and live music on the weekends. 13720 SW 216th St

Best time to go: Daily from September 17 through November 10, 9am to 7pm Friday through Sunday; separate ticketed events include the Haunted Halloween Experience: Nightmare in The Redland on October 5, 12, 19, 26, 27, 30 and 31 and the Tricks & Treats Extravaganza on October 26 and 27.

Tinez Farms' Pinterest-perfect pumpkin patch provides the ideal fallscape for all your seasonal photos. Aside from the multi-sized and colored gourds and hay bales, there's an animal barnyard and petting zoo, a garden maze, Tinez yard games, climbing, swings, zip lines, a bounce house and a tubing slide to help get you into the autumnal spirit. You can also opt to add on a train, pony, donkey or horse ride to your experience, or even bottle feed a baby goat. While you're there, peruse the farm's new Home & Garden Market, where you'll find house plants, accessories and seasonal decor. 16405 SW 177th Ave

Best time to visit: 10 am to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays from September 7 through November 27

Lincoln Road has partnered with one of our favorite Miami plant purveyors for its adorable pumpkin patch this year. Make your way to the Euclid Oval section of South Beach's iconic outdoor mall to find a little slice of tropical autumnal paradise. Running from October 26 to 31, the patch features a variety of pumpkins perfect for decorations, fall recipes or carving parties. Plus, the whole thing makes for a very cute photo pitstop in between shopping, strolling and dining down the leafy pedestrian road.

Best time to go: On Saturday, October 26, kids are encouraged to attend the free Little Artists’ Pumpkin Workshop, where they can transform tiny pumpkins into unique works of art with miniature pumpkin painting, harvest-themed decorations and creative pumpkin personalizations.

If you can’t make it to a full-blown patch, get your fill at this beloved annual pumpkin village in Miami Lakes. Open daily from September 30 through Halloween, Hope Miami Lakes offers baked goods, weekend magic shows, gourmet hot dogs, shaved ice, face painting, balloon creations and plenty of opportunities to snap that great fall photo. Other activities for kids include a playground with tunnels and landings, an obstacle course and even a corn maze. General admission runs from $5 to $10 depending on the day of the week, with proceeds benefiting the church. 14800 Ludlam Rd, Miami Lakes

Best time to go: 9am to 9pm daily from October 5 through October 31; fresh pumpkin shipments arrive at 4pm on October 4 and October 16

This adorable pumpkin patch has been around for nearly four decades, and it offers much more to do than picking gourds. There’s a petting zoo, a butterfly garden, a hay maze and pony rides for the little ones (for an extra $2)—plus so many fall-inspired photo ops. The farm is open on weekends (10am–4pm) and admission is $15 (or $13 if you book in advance online). 
13401 SW 224 St

Best time to go: Select Saturdays and Sundays in October

Downtown Miami's iconic InterContinental Hotel will completely transform its Bayside Terrace into a harvest-themed pumpkin paradise to welcome in the autumn season. The three-day, family- and pet-friendly party on the water will feature pumpkin painting, games like pumpkin bowling and corn hole, and photo ops for adorning your social media feeds. Also on the menu: caramel apples and iced PSLs from Starbucks, plus Angry Orchard hard cider and Sam Adams Octoberfest beer. A general admission ticket ($20) includes one small pumpkin, while an all-inclusive ticket ($40) includes one medium pumpkin and a draft of Sam Adams Octoberfest beer Purchase tickets in advance to reserve your 90-minute time slot.

Make believe it's actually fall in Miami at this charming farm near the Redlands. Besides selecting the perfect pumpkin to carve from the patch, kiddos get to ride pedal boats, tractors and even ponies. There’s also a walk-through around the farm to meet the animals, a race track and magic shows. 14890 SW 216 St

Best time to go: 10:30am to 7:30pm on Saturdays and 11am to 7pm Sundays from September 28 through October 27

South Florida may not be known for its falling leaves, but we still find ways to celebrate the season, and Fort Lauderdale's fourth annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest at The LOOP is a perfect example. This year, the day-long, family and dog-friendly celebration will feature a festive atmosphere complete with fall and Halloween-themed photo ops, local vendors, live music, lawn games, children’s arts and crafts, an expanded pumpkin patch, a pie contest and cookie-decorating. There's also a food drive and the entire event benefits local nonprofit Feeding South Florida.

Best time to go: The festival Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Though we can’t fake the weather in Florida, we can embrace fall’s traditions. Get your fill of pumpkins, haystacks and other seasonal hallmarks at this annual festival. Though 2024 details have yet to be announced, past events have featured sunflower fields to roam, tractors to ride and traditional yard games, like cornhole and shuffleboard, to keep you busy between photo ops. Tickets go on sale on September 1. 10901 Coral Way

Best time to go: November 23 and 24

This six-week festival takes fall in the tropics to new heights as it sprawls across Flamingo Road Nursery's 10-acre garden center. Find cornstalks, hay bales, mums, pumpkins, scarecrows and fall colors everywhere you look, plus an impressive pumpkin patch and Grandma’s Garden, ideal for those coveted golden-hour photo backdrops. Each week features a different theme, from the Pepper Palooza and Tomato Fest to the Tropical Fruit Celebration. Other unique activities include antique tractor-pulled hayrides, kids crafts and plenty of seasonal food for sale. 1655 S Flamingo Rd, Davie

Best time to go: From the end of September to the first week of November