Where To Pick Up A Pumpkin Near Tampa

If you squint a bit, you can finally see Fall coming to Tampa Bay.  It’s there in the slightly cooler nights, and in the ubiquity of pumpkin-flavored and pumpkin-scented everything…everywhere.

What do you do, though, if you’re looking for the real deal? What if you want a real pumpkin perfect for decorating, carving or cooking?  The good news is that there are plenty of places in and around Tampa that have a great selection where you can take the kids for a nice outing.  Just be aware, if you are planning to get a pumpkin to set out on your porch, wait until it gets closer to Halloween – unless you want a decaying pile of pumpkin mush on your stoop.

Here are some great places to go pick up your pumpkins:

Kerby’s Nursery at 2311 South Parsons Avenue in Seffner, which hosts its annual Pumpkin Patch, including a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt through October 31^st.  It’s open Monday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday from 11:00am-4:00pm.

Hyde Park Village Pumpkin Patch in the Village Circle at Hyde Park Village hosts its annual Pumpkin Patch through October 26 from 3:00pm-6:00pm Friday through Sunday to benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

Corky’s Pumpkin Patch takes place October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 at Keel Farms on Hawks Griffin Road in Plant City.  This year it features a 4-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, and a kids’ zone.

The Seminole Heights United Methodist Church Great Pumpkin Patch runs through October 30 at 6111 North Central Avenue in Tampa Wednesdays through Fridays from 3:00pm-8:00pm.  Saturdays it runs 10:00am-8:00pm, and Sundays from noon to 6:00pm.  It hosts a Halloween family movie every Friday at 7:30pm.

The Sixth Annual Heights Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch at Armature Works happens Saturday and Sunday, October 14 & 15 , and October 21 & 22, featuring a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, bounce houses and food and drinks.  There will also be a food drive benefiting Metropolitan Ministries.

For a list of other suggestions on the great places around Tampa Bay offering plenty of pumpkins, click here.

Even though it still feels like summer, fall is in full swing in Tampa Bay. Don't let the lack of autumn weather keep you from participating in all the Tampa Bay fall activities. From family-friendly pumpkin patches to haunted tours in Ybor City, don't miss out on these spooktacular events! With the help of Tampa Bay Date Night Guide, we included the top 13 must-see Halloween events happening in Tampa Bay!

Some events may require some good travel time depending on where you are. But don't worry, we only included the must-see fall activities happening in Tampa Bay so you don't waste your time.

One Tampa Bay Halloween event even made the list of the best Halloween attractions in the U.S.. If you've never been to Busch Gardens' Howl-o-Scream, it keeps improving yearly. This year, Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream takes over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more.

Or you can explore on your own. Tampa is home to some super haunted locations in Florida. Check out the places here.

If you're looking for more family-friendly events, the best pumpkin patch in Florida is less than an hour away from Tampa. ZooTampa has also brought back Creatures of the Night! On top of Haunted Wharf, Sparkman Wharf is hosting a pumpkin painting open house, movies on the lawn, and other family-friendly events!

If you love a good, scary haunted house then you must go to Scream-A-Geddon. The fully immersive Dade City attraction is totally worth the hype! This year it features 6 terrifying attractions including the popular Zombie Paintball Assault. Tickets can be purchased online for dates September thru October 31st.

Tampa's premier Halloween event! Howl-O-Scream is back at Busch Gardens with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more.

Tampa’s ONLY nautical haunted attraction onboard a WWII cargo ship.

In the fifth iteration of UNDead in the Water, a mysterious female apparition and her possessed cult threaten passengers across 60,000 square feet of cavernous cargo holds and open-air decks. Traverse multiple decks of this WWII ship and save your soul from the horror that awaits.
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Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail is an outdoor haunted trail located in Plant City with three different attractions. The trail is open from 7:30-11p.m. every Friday and Saturday September 27-November 2 & every Sunday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. starting October 6

A new pirate-themed speakeasy recently opened up in Downtown Tampa. Morgan's Cove is going to be a great place to spend a weekend night come Halloween time. Another option is to head to Dracula's Legacy Wine Bar & Bistro where it's spooky-season year round. They are located at 811 N Tampa St, Tampa

Tampa Bay’s Riverwalk is hosting a family friendly trick-or-treat event on Saturday, October 28 from 4pm-7pm. Show up in your best costume!

After taking a year off, Haunted Tours are back! The cruise will include terror filled-storytelling, ghostly horror, and haunted happenings on this 45-minute storytelling ride aboard one of Tampa’s most popular attractions. Running Friday-Sunday starting October 4. Click here for more info.

Think Comic-Con but for horror movies! October 4-6, actors, including Walton Goggins (Fallout), Howie Mandel (Gremlins), Anthony Starr (The Boys) and more will descend upon Tampa for Spookala. Click here to get more info!

Sparkman Wharf in Channelside has loads of Halloween themed events all throughout October. But everybody will be lining up for Haunted Wharf on Halloween Weekend. Sparkman Wharf will transform into a haunted pirate shipwreck with sinister surprises at every corner. Haunted Wharf is a free community event for all ages that will offer silly spooks for the kids and scary fun for the adults as the evening progresses. Enjoy entertainment, Halloween photo-ops and festive food and drinks!

An Eerie Evening at the Tampa Bay Hotel will be held on October 27, 28, and 29, 2023. See the Museum in moonlight as you've never see it before and explore Victorian horror stories brought to life! Tickets are $35 for non members!

All spirits welcome in the most haunted kava bar in the world! Serving up botanical teas, kava, and coffee, you can find some of the tastiest concoctions in this alcohol-free lounge. For Halloween themed alcoholic beverages, go downstairs to their Sister business - The Catacombs

Get the perfect pumpkin for your front porch at the Hyde Park pumpkin patch! Bring the little ones for storytime in the patch this Thursday, October 5.

Bring the whole family to Armature Work's annual Fall Fest taking place on October 22 this year. The event is from 12 – 5pm and will be held on the Pier, South Lawn and West Lawn. There will be bounce houses, face painting, live entertainment, a pumpkin patch, holiday-inspired treats, a petting zoo and more!