9 pumpkin patches in Miami for fall frolicking and seasonal photo ops

Back for a third year, Tinez Farms' Pinterest-perfect pumpkin patch provides the ideal fallscape for all your seasonal photos. Aside from the multi-sized and colored gourds and hay bales, there's an animal barnyard and petting zoo, a garden maze, Tinez yard games, climbing, swings, zip lines, a bounce house and a tubing slide to help get you into the autumnal spirit. You can also opt to add on a cow barrel train or pony, donkey and horse rides to your experience. On the weekends, peruse the farmers' market, where you'll find organic produce and artisanal wares from local businesses. Sep 10–Nov 19

If you can’t make it to a full-blown patch, get your fill at this beloved, 25th-annual pumpkin village in Miami Lakes. Open daily from September 30 through Halloween, Hope Miami Lakes offers baked goods, weekend magic shows, gourmet hot dogs, shaved ice, face painting, balloon creations and plenty of opportunities to snap that great fall photo. Other activities for kids include a playground with tunnels and landings, an obstacle course and even a corn maze. General admission runs from $5 to $10 depending on the day of the week, with proceeds benefiting the church. Sep 30–Oct 31

Open year-round for fruit picking, field trips and produce shopping, this picturesque farm in the Redlands hosts its fourth annual harvest festival this season. Tumble through the pumpkin patch, get lost in the massive, three-acre corn maze, wander through the sunflower fields and take a breezy hayride, all while snapping those quintessential "fall vibes" pics. Other activities include an obstacle course, a jumping pillow, a lumbar playground, a corn pit and live music on the weekends. Sep 16–Nov 5

This adorable pumpkin patch has been around for nearly four decades, and it offers much more to do than picking gourds. There’s a petting zoo, a butterfly garden, a hay maze and pony rides for the little ones (for an extra $2)—plus so many fall-inspired photo ops. The farm is open on weekends (10am–4pm) and admission is $15 (or $13 if you book in advance online). Oct 7–29

Make believe it's actually fall in Miami at this charming farm near the Redlands. Besides selecting the perfect pumpkin to carve from the patch, kiddos get to ride pedal boats, tractors and even ponies. There’s also a walk-through around the farm to meet the animals, a race track and magic shows. Peruse their calendar to find dog-friendly weekends and select free-admission Fridays, too. Through Oct 29

While technically a Halloween event, this free community activation in Doral does feature a pumpkin patch station presented by Associate Sponsor Nicklaus Children's Hospital. There's also a kids zone, face painting, arts and crafts opportunities, a photo booth, character appearances and other seasonal activities to keep the little ones entertained. Oct 28, 2–7pm

South Florida may not be known for its falling leaves, but we still find ways to celebrate the season, and Fort Lauderdale's third annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Fest at The LOOP is a perfect example. This year, the weekend-long, family and dog-friendly celebration will feature a festive atmosphere complete with local vendors, live music, an inflatable corn maze, children’s arts and crafts, a new 7-foot tall walkthrough Pumpkin House and an expanded pumpkin patch. Stop by on Sunday, October 22 to catch the very delicious “Best Pie in Greater Fort Lauderdale” competition. Oct 20–22; 3000 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale

Though we can’t fake the weather in Florida, we can embrace fall’s traditions. Get your fill of pumpkins, haystacks and other seasonal hallmarks at this annual festival. Though 2023 details have yet to be announced, past events have featured sunflower fields to roam, tractors to ride and traditional yard games, like cornhole and shuffleboard, to keep you busy between photo ops. Nov 18–19

This six-week festival takes fall in the tropics to new heights as it sprawls across Flamingo Road Nursery's 10-acre garden center. Find cornstalks, hay bales, mums, pumpkins, scarecrows and fall colors everywhere you look, plus an impressive pumpkin patch and Grandma’s Garden, ideal for those coveted golden-hour photo backdrops. Each week features a different theme, from the Pepper Palooza and Tomato Fest to the Tropical Fruit Celebration. Other unique activities include antique tractor-pulled hayrides, kids crafts and plenty of seasonal food for sale. Late Sep–Early Nov