<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Fall in Tampa Bay doesn't always include changing leaves, chilly temps, warming by a cozy fire, and hints of winter to follow—more often it's humidity and cool, and sometimes on a chilly morning (e.g. upper 60's) even boots!
There are so many fun ways to celebrate fall in a uniquely Tampa way! Break out a cute outfit, visit some pumpkin patches, watch some spooky movies, partake in festive corn mazes, and more, because fall is awesome!
Our Favorite Fun Ways to Celebrate Fall
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!
Tampa Bay Pumpkin Patches – Fun Way to Celebrate Fall
Our curated list of pumpkin patches is AMAZING—what a fun way to celebrate fall! Over 20 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 are two of our favorite ones:
Raprager Family Farm Pumpkin Patch
September 20-November 2, 2025
Fridays: 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Saturdays: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. & Sundays: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
16907 Boy Scout Rd, Odessa
Raprager's Fall Festival is BACK with even more fall fun on the farm! Keep the fun going with axe throwing, pumpkin painting, a 900ft inflatable maze, and more. The haunted barn is back along with the hayrides, petting zoo, hay chute slide, and other favorites. Nibble on Pumpkin Coffee, Pumpkin Fudge, Cinnamon Roasted Nuts, BBQ and more!
$15 and up
Sweet fields Farm Pumpkin Patch
Select dates September 27-November 2, 2025
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. Plan a cute pumpkin patch date night! Please note, no pets are allowed.
Florida Botanical Garden's Pumpkin Fest
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Florida Botanical Gardens
Join the Florida Botanical Gardens for a pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, and other spooky activities like the 4-H Scarecrow contest, Pumpkin painting, Build your own slime, Bat Book reading, pumpkin decoupage, food trucks, and more!
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!
Closer to home, Keel Farms in Plant City has its Harvest Days with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, kids zone, and more. Stick around and enjoy some of Keel's fruit wines, sangrias, beers, and ciders!t.
And how about Fox Squirrel and their legendary Corn Maze? They're open on weekends from September 27 to October 26, 2025!
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 you can find your way through, and then go check out the duck races, challenge your partner to a game of corn hole, go on a hayride, and select the perfect pumpkin for your front porch!
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 spots in Tampa, but it isn't on a farm! This year, their fall season starts on September 22, 2025.
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, a pumpkin patch, and more! The main attraction is the corn maze, which is an additional $2 per person.
Bring cash for fresh produce, homemade ice cream, pumpkin pie, 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 any little ones at home.
The Haunting of River Ranch
- September 26-November 2, 2025
- 3200 River Ranch Blvd., River Ranch
- $10
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
- Select Thursdays and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from September 27-November 23, 2025
- 16651 Schofield Rd., Clermont
- $28.92
About an hour east of Tampa, just north of 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.
August 28 through November 22, 2025
Theme Park admission required
TBBC Oktoberfest DINNER
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 6 p.m.
13937 Monroe's Business Park, Tampa
1600 E. 8th Ave., Tampa
Head to Tampa Bay Brewing Company in Westchase or Ybor for a celebration of beer, food, and music! Enjoy exclusive tappings of traditional German-style beers, traditional German food with a Florida twist, games, and more.
Worth the Drive: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic
Friday and Saturday, November 14-15, 2025
During the two-night event, guests will be able to enjoy different menus each night filled with a range of cuisines including Mexican, Italian, sushi, steak, seafood, and barbecue. In addition to food offerings, this year, there will be more than 150 wines and beverages from around the world.
TAMPA PIG JIG
- Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Julian B. Lane Park, Tampa, FL
Tampa Pig Jig is a good time on the water with great BBQ, live music, and drinks flowing. It’s all about hanging out with friends, enjoying the vibes at Julian B. Lane Park, and supporting a great cause for kidney disease research.
Haunted Carnival
- October 23-26, 2025
- Armature Works
From October 23-26, get your spooky on and enjoy a weekend of frightful fun, including an unforgettable concert experience and full carnival access every day!
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