<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Is fall the most wonderful time of year? Ideas of fall in Tampa Bay don’t always include changing leaves, chilly temps, warming cocktails by a cozy fires and hints of winter to follow – more often it’s humidity and cool refreshing cocktails and sometimes on a chilly morning (e.g. upper 60’s) even boots!
There are so many fun ways to celebrate fall, and all that fall has to offer, in a uniquely Tampa way! Break out a cute outfit, visit some pumpkin patches, and partake in spooky corn mazes – because it is fall, and fall is awesome!
Our guide to fall is one of the most complete “to-do” lists of fall activities throughout the Tampa, Clearwater and St. Pete areas – and includes short-drive places that are worth the trip!
So let’s get started with all the fun ways to celebrate fall!
This list is being updated frequently – so check back regularly! We have also checked all of these ways to celebrate fall in Tampa to make sure they are open after the pesky hurricanes we’ve had to deal with.
TampaBayDateNightGuide ~ Fun Ways to Celebrate Fall
Pumpkin Patches – A Fun Way to Celebrate Fall
Our curated list of pumpkin patches is AMAZING – what a fun way to celebrate fall! Over 50 pumpkin patches throughout the Tampa Bay area are listed, with detailed info about times, dates and costs for each, along with links to the pumpkin patch websites or social media accounts! One stop shopping for your pumpkin patch planning needs!
Click the link and pop over to the pumpkin patch page to see them all!
Here’s a summary of just a couple of the really really cool ones:
16th Annual Sweetfields Farm Fall Pumpkin Patch
- September 28-November 3, 2024
- $13.28 3 and up, 2 and under are free
- 17250 Benes Roush Rd. Masaryktown
Tickets to this farm’s annual festival include a variety of family and date-friendly activities, including an intricate corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayride, and more. There are tons of things to keep the kiddos busy if you’re bringing the whole family. This event often sells out and tickets are not available same-day in the event of a sellout.
Harvest Holler Pumpkin Patch in Polk City
- September 20- November 17, 2024
- $17 for ages 13-64, $14 for ages 2-12, seniors 65+, and active-duty military
- 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City
It’s an easy ride from Tampa – just about a half hour east on I-4 – and suddenly you’re at Farmer Jerry and his family’s Harvest Holler Farm. Come out for a fun fall tradition and stroll the fields of this year’s corn maze and pumpkin patch at Harvest Holler Farm, a working family farm! You can explore the pumpkin patch, go on a hayride, enjoy some country eats, meet live farm animals, and more! There’s also a cow train, corn hole, and many more activities.
Fall Festivals
Want more than just a place to buy some pumpkins? Our curated list of Fall Festivals throughout Tampa, Clearwater and St. Pete is your ticket to fall fun!
So break out the cute clothes, maybe a pair of boots, sip on a great cocktail, and get ready for Fall in Tampa Bay! Details are on the Fall Festivals page – so click over and learn more!
Amber Brooke Farms in Williston is about an hour drive from Tampa Bay, but this farm is worth it! There is so much to do here and it is so relaxing, plus their Fall Festival is packed with fun like
Here are this year’s Fall Festival Themed Weekends at Amber Brooke Farms Williston:
🍻Oct. 19 & 20 | Oktoberfest
🚒 Oct. 26 & 27 | Touch-a-Truck & Trunk-or-Treat
🏈Nov.2 & 3 | Football Watch Party
Closer to home, Keel Farms in Plant City offers a pumpkin patch, hayrides, kids zone, and more! Stick around and enjoy some of Keel’s fruit wines, sangrias, beers, and ciders during their Harvest Days event.
And how about Fox Squirrel and their legendary Corn Maze? Reopening on Saturday, October 19!
Take part in exciting, family-friendly fall games and activities during the annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze! Navigate the corn maze and see how quickly and you can find your way through and then go check out the duck races, challenge your kids to a game of corn hole, go on a hayride, and select the perfect pumpkin for your front porch in Tampa!
Who says a Tampa Fall Festival has to be on a farm? Gallagher’s Pumpkin Patch might be one of the most photogenic fall and Christmas spot in Tampa, but it isn’t on a farm!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Gallagher’s Pumpkin Patch is currently closed, check their Facebook for updates.
Located in St. Pete, this St. Petersburg place has been around for more than 30 years, a family-owned business that’s the perfect spot to capture super cute photos of your little pumpkins while you select the best of the ‘patch’! You can also pick up a yummy homemade pie and even feed goats in the goat pen. Before you leave, be sure you snap a photo in front of the popular vintage pick up truck.
Make the drive south of Tampa Bay to experience the annual Fall Festival at Hunsader Farms on select weekends in October. There will be hayrides, a petting zoo, games, pumpkin patch and more! The main attraction is the corn maze which is an additional $2 per person.
Bring cash for other cool activities like a children’s train ride, Butterfly Experience, zip line and more!
Spooky Fun
For an extra spooky night filled with terrifying thrills, head to Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail in Plant City! There are three haunted trails, laser tag and even an escape room. The haunted trails are not appropriate for kids under age 12, so leave the little ones at home.
The Haunting of River Ranch
- October 4-November 2, 2024
- 3200 River Ranch Blvd., River Ranch
- $20-$30
At Polk County’s River Ranch exists a haunted hay ride, a haunted house, and a simple fall themed maze. Enjoy a thrilling day or night as you experience a not-so-happy hayride with winding trails and chilling stories, and a pumpkin patch for those perfect fall family photos. The event is fun for all ages and Halloween-lovers at heart!
Our curated list of Fall Festivals throughout Tampa, Clearwater and St. Pete is your ticket to fall fun!
Corn Mazes – A Fun Way to Celebrate Fall!
So technically, much of Tampa Bay’s Corn Mazes aren’t in Tampa – at least south Tampa and Seminole Heights and just north of the downtown. Most of the corn mazes near Tampa are actually east of Tampa in Brandon, Plant City, and Polk County, or the corn mazes are north of Tampa in Spring Hill and Hernando – and even a particularly scary one in Gainesville!
But you’ve got nothing to fear (at least, for some of these Tampa corn mazes, you’ve got nothing to fear … until you arrive!)
They’re a relatively short drive from the Tampa Bay area, and they’re well worth the trip! Also, see Clearwater Corn Mazes.
So check out our list of corn mazes in Tampa and near Tampa Bay – some are more Fall Festive-fun, others are haunted and a little more intense, and some change at night! Enjoy!
Southern Hill Farms Corn Maze
- September 28-November 17, 2024
- 16651 Schofield Rd., Clermont
- $21.95-$24.95
About an hour east of Tampa, just north from Walt Disney World is the cutest farm for the most authentic Fall feel – for friends, couples, families and kids! This year’s Annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms will feature a 5-acre corn maze, u-pick sunflowers and zinnias, a pumpkin patch barn, kids zone, and more. You can even taste the yummy apple cider donuts.
Jump over to our list of Tampa Bay Corn Mazes for all the best experiences
Fall CRAFT BEER + FOODIE EVENTS – A Deliciously Fun Way to Celebrate Fall
Worth the Drive: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Eat and drink your way through the park’s largest culinary fest! Shop at global marketplaces and enjoy the sounds of live music.
Aug. 29 through Nov. 23, 2024
Theme Park admission required
Uncorked: Tampa Wine Fest
Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 1 pm-5 pm
Enjoy over 100 wines & champagnes from across the globe, interactive exhibits, an outdoor lounge with food trucks, music and more! Taking place at Water Works Park in Tampa.
Worth the Drive: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
Friday and Saturday, November 15-16, 2024, from 5:30-9:30pm daily
Set outside among the scenic ambiance of the resort, this annual foodie event features live music, unlimited food tastings from the resort’s culinary team at over 20 food stations, 100 beverage selections from around the world, and immersive themed areas, such as the beer garden and the bubble lounge.
SAVOR ST. PETE Festival
The two-day festival, overlooking breathtaking Tampa Bay in North Straub Park, will feature a first-class culinary showcase of the Bay area’s celebrated chefs, acclaimed restaurants, popular breweries and an outstanding selection of interesting wines, all within the impressive Grand Tasting Village.
Taking place November 2-3, 2024 from 1 pm-4 pm
Wishing you the best fall season filled with lots of fun memories!