BEST LOCAL PUMPKIN PATCHES

It’s arguably the most fun activity leading up to Halloween: the annual trek to the pumpkin patch to search for the perfect pumpkin.

Here’s a list of local pumpkin patches that run the gamut from a place to peruse pumpkins to farms with fun activities for kids:

East Lake Pumpkin Patch (Sorrento)
31340 E. SR 437, Sorrento
Tons of pumpkins in lots of shapes and sizes.
Dates/Hours: Monday - Saturday, 11a.m. - 8 p.m. until October 30

​Long & Scott Farm
​26216 CR 448A, Mount Dora
Plenty of pumpkins and photo opportunities outside the entrance to Scott’s Country Market . On weekends you can also take in the corn maze, bounce pillow, and more.  
Dates/Hours: Tues - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.  Sunday 12 - 6 p.m.  Corn maze remains open until December 10

A Lot of Pumpkins
35317 Huff Road, Eustis (Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm)
352-357-9863
In addition to pumpkins, this farm features hayrides, a Magical Maze, bounce pillow, horse and pony rides, barnyard animals and two zip lines.  Parking is free.
Dates: Friday - Sunday.  Ends October 29
Weekend admission:  General admission $4 and wristband $12, kids 2 and under free
www.santaschristmastreeforest.com

Stanley Pond Adventure Farm
Pumpkin photo ops, U-pick sunflowers, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin bowling, hayrides, magic show,  bounce pillow, airboat, pony rides, and more.
Admission:  $16.95
Dates/Hours: Weekends only, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. until October 29
www.stanleypond.com

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