October 28, 2011 7:40 AM ( Source: ( Source: Thinkstock) For most places, Fall brings up images of beautiful autumn colors but here in South Florida we don't have that so we have to create our own fall ambiance. Your first step in doing this would be to get yourself a pumpkin in celebration of Halloween! Now we know that South Florida's version of pumpkin patches are few and far between but we have compiled a list of the best. Take a look. Pumpkin Patch at Little Farm Miami- Dade 13401 SW 224 Street Goulds, FL 33170(305) those who want a unique experience, drop by the Little Farm. While it is a bit of a drive, this traditional family farm lets you get away from the concrete and simply enjoy nature while getting your pumpkin. Once you’re there make sure to stop by their petting farm and maybe get a scarecrow kit. Oh and you get a free pony ride with each pumpkin purchased! Flamingo Road Nursery 1655 Flamingo Road Davie, FL 33325(954) you want more of a Halloween experience, drop by the Flamingo Road Nursery’s Fall Festival. Once you’ve stopped by their pumpkin patch, join in on their horse-drawn hayrides, petting zoo and face painting. Make sure to stop by their Harvest Market and pick up some goodies! Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami- Dade Hank Kline Club2805 SW 32nd Ave. Miami, FL 33133 (305) it a family affair and head to this patch for a good photo opportunity. Take pictures with the wooden pumpkin and scarecrows located throughout the area. With hundreds of pumpkins, this patch has the most choices. Not only will you have a huge variety, but every purchase will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami- Dade. ( Source: AP) First United Methodist Church of Coral Springs 8650 W Sample Road Coral Springs, FL 33065.
It’s that time again to be on the lookout for pumpkins, and they’re on the way. Fall weekend mornings were made for pumpkin picking and hayrides so check out the South Florida pumpkin patches (or church parking lot, where many of these pumpkin patches seem to be!) as they are plentiful once again this year. Most “ Pumpkin Patches” listed below are also hosting Fall Festivals be sure to click the links and check out the activities each “ Patch” is hosting. Below is a list of some of the more long-standing “pumpkin patches” from Palm Beach to Key West you might want to check out for the coming weekends. If we’ve missed any “pumpkin patches” send us an email and we’ll check it out. Call each of these places first before going out, to double check their days, hours and to see if the pumpkins have arrived. Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market – pumpkin patch opens September 26; 12033 State Road 7, Boynton Beach, FL 33473. Call for hours Hope Lutheran Church Pumpkin Patch opens October 5;. Hours are 12 PM to 8 PM every day. 7430 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) Cason United Methodist Church - Pumpkin Patch opens on October 10; 342 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, Call for hours. First United Methodist Church of Boca Raton Pumpkin Patch October 3 – 9:00am; 9087 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434 Trinity United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch open daily starting October 4, at 9am; 9625 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens Life Song Community Church Pumpkin Patch opens October 3, 10am-8pm. 1022 Community Drive Jupiter, FL 33458 First United Methodist Church of Coral Springs - Pumpkin Patch opens October 7, noon-8pm weekdays and 10am weekends- 8650 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33065. Call for hours First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood- Pumpkin Patch opens October 17; 1630 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.
Friends don't let pumpkins eat their young. * NOTE: Looking for pumpkin patches? Check out our 2015 Guide to Pumpkin Patches for an up-to-date list of the best patches in South Florida. Halloween is less than a week away. You have no pumpkin and the kids are starting to beg you to go trick-or-treating. Clean Plate Charlie understands your busy schedule and knows you might not have time to do the research and find the best Halloween events around town. That's why we did the dirty work for you and found the five best and most unique events equipped with hayride, haunted houses, and even pumpkin patches. So stop wasting your time on silly matters like bills and budgets and focus on the little ghouls and goblins in your house!1. Bedner's Farm Fresh Market What's cool about Bedners: This farm fresh market is open year round but they've had special fall festivities during October. This weekend is your last chance to participate! Hayrides - Haunted house - Corn maze - free There are also face painters, ice cream, caramel apples, food vendors, and arts and craft vendors for the kids. Pumpkin patch: Yes, and they cost between and . Monday - Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm 10066 Lee Road Boynton Beach, FL 33473 Website: What's cool about Flamingo Road Nursery: The Flamingo Road Nursery is known as a fresh food market during most of the year. They also host special events for holidays like Halloween. Come out for the final weekend of their Fall Fest during which you can participate in activities and even shop the harvest market. Horse-drawn hayrides - Face painting - Petting Zoo - Free Paint-a- Pumpkin - free with purchase of a pumpkin Pumpkin patch: Yes. The pumpkins are arranged in a tropal setting that's very photographic. Pumpkin painting is free with the purchase of a pumpkin, bigger pumpkins range from to .
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