Pumpkins, Parties & Palm Trees - Grab The Family And Find Some Fall Fun Across South Florida

Fall is also when pumpkins are commonly seen on dining room tables, windowsills, storefronts, porches, and front lawns. And during October, churches and other institutions across the nation host pumpkin patches and fall festivals.

Note, South Florida doesn’t have the colorful fall foliage seen on trees and on the ground that many people find up North; but nevertheless, several cities and churches in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are launching autumn-themed events. These fall gatherings also help South Floridians get into the spirit of the season.

For instance, in Broward County, the City of Deerfield Beach’s Fall Festival is slated for Saturday, October 10th, 2026 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The fest will be at Pioneer Park, 217 Northeast 5th Avenue, Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441. Activities include: pumpkin patch for photo opportunities, free pumpkins to take home, Trunk-or-Treat, live entertainment, a biergarten, and kids zone. More info, call: (954) 480-4429.

Then on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., the City of Pompano Beach will conduct its “Pompano Beach Boo Bash” at Pompano Community Park, 1801 Northeast 6th Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060. This affair features carnival rides, a pumpkin patch, costume contests, harvest hayrides, and a pie-eating contest. More info, call: (954) 786–4111.

Also, on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., the City of Margate will host its Fall Festival. The venue will be at the Margate Sports Complex on 1695 Banks Road, Margate, Florida 33063 and features contests (pre-carved pumpkin, Halloween costume, and scarecrow building), a haunted house, and pony rides. More info, call: (954) 972–6458.

In Coral Springs, starting Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 and running until Friday, October 30th, 2026 Parkridge Church will have its “Parkridge Patch” at 5600 Coral Ridge Drive, Coral Springs, Florida 33076. The patch offers guests rows of pumpkins, string lights, and photo-op areas. For operating hours and more info, call: (954) 346–9009.

In Parkland, the city will throw its Parkland Pumpkin Patch on Monday, October 19th, 2026 and Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The venue takes place at the city’s Equestrian Center at Temple Park at 8350 Ranch Road, Parkland, Florida 33067. That’s where folks can partake in pumpkin picking, purchase pumpkins, visit a petting zoo, and take seasonal photos. More info, call: (954) 753–5040.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., the City of Lauderhill will hold its 2026 Boos & Brews Food Truck Roll. The venue is located at Westwind Park, 4550 Northwest 82nd Avenue, Lauderhill, Florida 33351. Families there can enjoy a Halloween evening full of games, music, costumes, brews, food, and spooky fun. Additional info, call: (954) 739–0100.

Moreover, the City of Oakland Park will have its big Halloween Bash on Friday, October 30th, 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The party will be at the city’s Wimberly Field at 4000 Northeast 3rd Avenue, Oakland Park, Florida 33334. Activities include: Trunk or Treat, Costume Contest (for all ages), a Hay Find (ages 5 – 17), Toddler Treasure Hunt (ages 0-4), Inflatable area (bounce house, etc.), music, dancing, and Halloween fun. More info, call: (954) 630–4270.

In downtown Fort Lauderdale, on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., the Riverwalk Fall Festival returns at Esplanade Park, 400 Southwest 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. This waterfront fest highlights pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, themed games, sand art, and other autumn-related activities. Additional info, call: (954) 468–1541.

Heading west to the Town of Davie, on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., the town will put together its family-friendly party: “Halloween Happenings.” The venue will be at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie, Florida 33314. Holiday activities will consist of games, music, inflatable rides, train rides, and costume contests for people and horses. More info, call: (954) 797–1181.

In the City of Hollywood, Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church, 400 North 35th Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33021 presents its Pumpkin Patch, from Monday, October 12th, 2026 to Saturday, October 31st, 2026. Hours are Monday – Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. The affair offers visitors pumpkins, gourds, carving kits, photo opportunities, and fresh-baked pumpkin bread. Additional info, call: (954) 989–8304.

Moreover, from Friday, October 16th, 2026 until Sunday, October 18th, 2026 folks can attend the Southwest Ranches Pumpkin Patch Festival, 16290 Griffin Road, Southwest Ranches, Florida 33331. That’s where they’ll find a big pumpkin patch, pumpkin-themed activities (including pumpkin crafts), fall photo ops, carnival rides, an Inflatable Fun Zone, and a Fall Food Court. For operating hours and additional info, visit: www.swranchespumpkinpatch.com.

In neighboring Miami-Dade County, on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., the City of Miami Gardens will have its Fall Festival. The Halloween-themed venue will be at the city’s Rolling Oaks Park, 1317 Northwest 183rd Street, Miami Gardens, Florida 33169 and features a pumpkin patch, carnival rides, games, food trucks, and a haunted trail. More info, call: (305) 622–8000.

In addition, the City of North Miami, in partnership with Tinez Farms, 16405 SW 177th Ave. in Miami, is launching a Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The party will kick off at Alfred S. Besade Park, 11825 Northeast 19th Drive, North Miami, Florida 33181. Activities include pumpkin picking, pumpkin carving, and fall photo shoots. More info, call: (786) 385–8662.

On Saturday, October 24th, 2026, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., the City of North Miami Beach kicks off its Monster Mash Bash. The city’s monstrous bash will be held at the North Miami Beach City Hall at 17011 Northeast 19th Avenue, North Miami Beach, Florida 33162. This pre-Halloween jubilee provides children and their families with a haunted house, carnival rides, arts and crafts, music, and candy. More info, call: (305) 919–3730.

Then on Halloween night, the New Testament Baptist Church, 6601 Northwest 167th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33015, will have its Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31st, 2026, 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. The gathering features bounce houses, candy, hayrides, music, and games. More info, call: (305) 827–8728.

In addition to New Testament Baptist’s party in Hialeah, on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus, 1780 West 49th Street, Hialeah, Florida 33015 will host its “Hialeah Cares: 2026 Community Halloween Party and Haunted House.” This party provides families and their children with trick-or-treating, a spooky house, seasonal activities, and giveaways. More info, email Judy Brid at: jbrid@mdc.edu. Or call: (305) 237–8733.

In the Town of Miami Lakes, Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 Northwest 67th Avenue, Hialeah, Florida 33014 is hosting its 28th-annual Pumpkin Patch. The patch runs from Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 to Saturday, October 31st, 2026 (open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) and features pumpkins, gourds, pumpkin bread, roasted corn, face painting, balloon creations, a corn maze, and more. Additional info, call: (305) 821–7274.

In Miami Shores, from Tuesday, October 13th, 2026 to Saturday, October 31st, 2026, Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School at 602 Northeast 96th Street, Miami Shores, Florida 33138 will present its patch of pumpkins. That’s where guests can pick and purchase pumpkins directly on the church lawn and enjoy fall photo opportunities. Hours: Monday – Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. More info, call: (305) 759–2548.

In the City of Miami Springs, from Saturday, October 17th, 2026 until Saturday, October 31st, 2026, Poinciana United Methodist Church will once again host its 33rd-annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch. The venue will be on church grounds, 300 North Royal Poinciana Boulevard, Miami Springs, Florida 33166, and highlights pumpkins of different sizes for sale, a Family Day (slated for Saturday, October 24th, 2026 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.), story time and fall-favorite book readings for children, and homemade seasonal goods (pumpkin bread, muffins, etc.) will be sold. More info on festival/patch and operating hours, email Mandy Weeks at: mandyweeks06@yahoo.com. Or call: (305) 888 – 0641.

Also, on Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., folks can attend the Coral Gables Pumpkin Patch at Ponce Circle Park, 2810 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida 33134. The fall affair will have hundreds of pumpkins on hand, live music, pumpkin decorating, crafts, face painting, a mini harvest market, and seasonal autumn photo portrait areas. Additional info, call: (305) 460–5600.

In downtown Miami, “Faith in Fall Pumpkin Patch Festival,” will be conducted on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Noon - 5:00 p.m., at the Historic Saint Agnes Church, 1750 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136, in Miami's Overtown neighborhood. Activities there include: fall family fun, community fellowship, shopping with local artisans, and food trucks. More info, call: (786) 362–5658.

Another Miami-based organization, the South Miami Lutheran Church School, 7190 Sunset Drive, Miami, Florida 33143 is launching its Pumpkin Patch which begins on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 and runs until Friday, October 30th. 2026. Attendees there can engage in pumpkin picking and autumn picture opportunities. Also, South Miami Lutheran Church School will operate a Fall Festival. Scheduled for Monday, October 19th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., the fest offers families food, crafts, pony rides, bounce houses, and a petting zoo. Additional info, call: (305) 661–3299.

Finally, the Little Farm, a ten-acre farm at 13401 SW 224th Street, Miami, Florida 33170, located by Miami’s Homestead and Redland area, will host its Pumpkin Patch this October on select Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The get-together features pumpkin picking, photo opportunities, a hay maze, and farm animals. More info, call: (305) 258–3186.

Whether you’re looking for a pumpkin to decorate, a festive photo opportunity, family entertainment, or simply a chance to enjoy the season with neighbors, South Florida offers plenty of ways to celebrate. From Broward to Miami-Dade counties, these fall festivals and pumpkin patches provide activities for children and adults alike, while bringing local communities together. So grab the family, put on a favorite fall outfit, and head out to one of these local celebrations. With so many choices available, there’s likely a pumpkin patch or fall festival nearby that can make this autumn memorable.