When visiting Destin, a pumpkin patch may be the last thing that comes to mind. However, Floridians still love celebrating the autumn season and participating in fall activities just like anywhere else around the country. Carve out some time for fun and hop aboard a hayride, here is a list of pumpkin patches near Destin, FL.
Friends of Camp Helen State Park - Inlet Beach, FL
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Located in the town of Inlet Beach, The Friends of Camp Helen is currently hosting their annual pumpkin patch. Camp Helen sells pumpkins at the park seven days a week during the month of October. With over 1,000 pumpkins, there are pumpkins ranging in all shapes and sizes available for purchase. The Pumpkins are located under beautiful oak trees in the Park with wheat straw and fall decorations surrounding them. Additionally, food trucks, hayrides, games, and prizes are present every Saturday.
Holland Farms - Milton, FL
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If you are looking to fully experience fall festivities in the Florida Panhandle, the drive to Holland Farms is worth the consideration. Located in Milton (about an hour and a half from Destin), Holland Farms offers the full pumpkin patch experience. The pumpkin patch runs from September 25th - November 26th. In addition to the pumpkin patch itself, there are plenty of fall activities on the farm. Enjoy the train, petting zoo, zip lines, corn maze, hill tube slide, photo opportunities, sunflower fields, and much more. The pumpkin patch is open Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Nixon Farm’s Corn Maze - Baker, FL
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Nixons Farm's Corn Maze is another great destination to experience fall festivities. Located an hour north of Destin, Nixon Farm's Corn Maze offers a full range of fall activities including a challenging corn maze, hayrides, pumpkins, petting zoo, inflatables, and more! Nixon Farm is open every Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Sweet Seasons Farms - Milton, FL
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Lastly, Sweet Seasons Farms has returned with its 13th Annual Corn Maze and Fall Fun Festival. The festival runs from October 2nd - November 7th. There is no shortage of fall activities at Sweet Seasons Farms. In addition to the pumpkin patch, guests are invited to participate in a corn maze, pony rides, petting zoo, sunflower speedway, and much more. During the month of October, visit this farm every Saturday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM or Sunday from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.