Lakeland-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast

LAKELAND, 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland is forecast to be sunny during the morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon, and a small chance of thunderstorms with a high temperature of 89 degrees. On Saturday, meteorologists predict partly cloudy in the morning with a 50 percent chance of scattered thunderstorms with a high of 89 degrees. Scattered thunderstorms are expected on Sunday with a high of 87 degrees. On Columbus Day, forecasters say it will be mostly cloudy 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 Lakeland, with an address, hours and website to check for more details.

Harvest Holler Corn Maze

Address: 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City, FL 33868

Season opening/closing dates: September 18 through November 15

Attractions: Hayrides, animal adventures, tire swings, climb a hay mountain, slides and food.

Hours: Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $10.50, children (3-12) $8.50, seniors $8.50 and children 2 and under free.

Phone: 863-326-7910

Website

Mulberry United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
Address: 306 North Church Avenue, Mulberry, FL
Season opening/closing dates: To be determined
Attractions: Pumpkin fun
Hours: To be determined.
Admission: Free
Phone: 863-425-3401
Website

St. John's United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
Address: 1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL
Season opening/closing dates: Pumpkin delivery scheduled for Oct. 10 has been rescheduled for an undetermined date. Follow its Facebook for delivery updates.
Attractions: Family fun and activities for the kids.
Hours: To be determined.
Admission: Free
Phone: 863-324-6347

Tampa Bay Farmer's Market

Address: 10001 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa

Attractions: Has a variety of pumpkins and produce.

Hours: Open Monday through Saturday from 8a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: 813-876-7888