Visit Lakeland's Pumpkin Patch Before It's Too Late

LAKELAND, FL — Don’t miss out, this is the last full weekend to visit a Lakeland area pumpkin patch and buy your Halloween decorations.

If your family still wants to drop by a local pumpkin patch in Lakeland, we have a list of stands open in the area. And, we have tips on pumpkin carving and how to perfectly roast those seeds for snacks.

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.

Name: Harvest Holler Corn Maze
Address: 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City
Closing date: Nov. 15
Attractions: Photo opportunities, family fun events
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.
Phone: 863-326-7910
Website

Name: Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
Address: 3002 Charlie Taylor N., Plant City
Closing date: Nov. 21
Attractions: corn-hole games, badminton, duck races, butterfly garden, cows, horse and pony rides and a gigantic slingshot.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., open on weekends
Phone: 813-756-8918
Website

Name: St. John's United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch
Address: 1800 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Attractions: Photo opportunities
Hours: Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Phone: 863-326-7910

Website

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