Brandon-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast

BRANDON, FL — Pumpkins are showing up at grocery stores and roadside stands as Halloween creeps closer. If your family has a visit planned to a local pumpkin patch in the Brandon area, we have a list of stands open in the area. And here's a look at the weekend weather forecast to help you plan your trip.

On Friday, the weather in Brandon is forecast to be partly cloudy with a high temperature of 91 degrees. On Saturday, meteorologists predict partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of afternoon showers or thunderstorms with a high of 90 degrees. Scattered thunderstorms are expected on Sunday with a high of 88 degrees. On Columbus Day, forecasters say there will be scattered clouds with a 40 percent chance of rain and high of 87.

In many cases, coronavirus precautions have merely changed — not shut down — area pumpkin patches and their entertainment options. Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Brandon, with an address, hours and website to check for more details.

• Dave's Pumpkin Patch, 106 E Lumsden Rd #1, Brandon, is hosting its pumpkin patch from October 9 through 31, Monday through Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wolfe's Produce Market, 6005 US Highway 301 S, Riverview, is hosting its pumpkin patch from Sept. 25 through Oct. 31., Monday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tampa Bay Farmer's Market, 10001 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, has a variety of pumpkins and is open Monday through Saturday from 8a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.