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October 13 - 17th Festivals
October 13-17th. Sacred Heart Fall Festival
8001 46th St. in Pinellas Park. Festival hours will be Wednesday through Friday, 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. The event will feature carnival rides, midway, exciting bands, food, games and flea market. Wednesday and Thursday armbands for unlimited rides are $20. A coupon for $5 off can be found on the school’s website at www.sacredheartcatholic.org.
October 14-17th. Family Fall Festival in Dunedin- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
750 San Salvador Drive, Festival hours are Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Flea market hours are Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will feature midway rides, games, food, a flea market, an Oktoberfest tent, entertainment, crafts boutique, plant booth and a sports memorabilia auction. There will be live polka music on Friday and Saturday night. Wristband day will be Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discounted ride and game tickets will be sold Oct. 1-13 online at www.ollfallfestival.com.
8001 46th St. in Pinellas Park. Festival hours will be Wednesday through Friday, 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. The event will feature carnival rides, midway, exciting bands, food, games and flea market. Wednesday and Thursday armbands for unlimited rides are $20. A coupon for $5 off can be found on the school’s website at www.sacredheartcatholic.org.
October 14-17th. Family Fall Festival in Dunedin- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
750 San Salvador Drive, Festival hours are Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Flea market hours are Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival will feature midway rides, games, food, a flea market, an Oktoberfest tent, entertainment, crafts boutique, plant booth and a sports memorabilia auction. There will be live polka music on Friday and Saturday night. Wristband day will be Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Discounted ride and game tickets will be sold Oct. 1-13 online at www.ollfallfestival.com.
Saturday, October 16th 11am-1pm
Friday October 22 - Sunday 24th; Annual Top of the Bay OKTOBERFEST
Every day from Oct 22, 2010 to Oct 24, 201011225 Racetrack Rd., Oldsmar, FL
Oktoberfest brings the best of Old Bavaria and New Florida together for three full days of authentic German food, drink, music and dancing… along with a spectacular carnival & Midway, a great arts & crafts show, and the wildest array of audience participation contests that the Tampa Bay area has ever seen! Try your luck at stein holding, log-sawing for prizes and pride! The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber's version of the 195-year old German tradition is both the largest and longest-running Oktoberfest in West Central Florida, attracting between 20,000 and 25,000 attendees. See you there! For tickets or more information, call 813-855-4233.
Oktoberfest brings the best of Old Bavaria and New Florida together for three full days of authentic German food, drink, music and dancing… along with a spectacular carnival & Midway, a great arts & crafts show, and the wildest array of audience participation contests that the Tampa Bay area has ever seen! Try your luck at stein holding, log-sawing for prizes and pride! The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber's version of the 195-year old German tradition is both the largest and longest-running Oktoberfest in West Central Florida, attracting between 20,000 and 25,000 attendees. See you there! For tickets or more information, call 813-855-4233.
Friday, October 22 @ 4:30pm
Hee-Haw Hoedown at Largo Public Library
Put on your cowboy and cowgirl duds and join us at the library for an old fashioned hoedown. Country stories and crafts await you at this fall family event. Attendees are encouraged to dress in farm attire.
http://www.largo.com/egov/docs/1257202690651.htm
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 at 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Largo Central Park 101 Central Park Drive Largo , FL 33771 (727) 587-6740 ext. 5014
Dress up in your favorite costume and join the fun of the 16th Annual Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 4 pm until 10 pm in Largo Central Park. This enormous and exhilarating event takes up all the green space. The trick-or-treat path wraps around the entirety of central field. Inflatables, slides, games, activities and concessions fill the center and outer areas. The old library field promises fun for the littlest ones. Circus arts performers will also delight and entertain you. There's so much going on that the whole family is sure to have a fantastic night.
http://www.largo.com/egov/apps/events/calendar.egov?path=03&action=details&id=2017
Hee-Haw Hoedown at Largo Public Library
Put on your cowboy and cowgirl duds and join us at the library for an old fashioned hoedown. Country stories and crafts await you at this fall family event. Attendees are encouraged to dress in farm attire.
http://www.largo.com/egov/docs/1257202690651.htm
Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 at 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Largo Central Park 101 Central Park Drive Largo , FL 33771 (727) 587-6740 ext. 5014
Dress up in your favorite costume and join the fun of the 16th Annual Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 4 pm until 10 pm in Largo Central Park. This enormous and exhilarating event takes up all the green space. The trick-or-treat path wraps around the entirety of central field. Inflatables, slides, games, activities and concessions fill the center and outer areas. The old library field promises fun for the littlest ones. Circus arts performers will also delight and entertain you. There's so much going on that the whole family is sure to have a fantastic night.
http://www.largo.com/egov/apps/events/calendar.egov?path=03&action=details&id=2017
Saturday, October 23rd 9:30am-4:30pm.
32nd Fall Jubilee at Heritage Village
Heritage Village. 11909 125th St. Largo, FL 33774-3611
Handmade holiday crafts, paintings, jewelry, stained glass and wooden treasures are among the distinctive offerings at the 32nd Heritage Village Fall Jubilee on Saturday, Oct. 23, in Largo. Crafters, antique vendors and artisans share their talents and wares during this highly popular community event. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is the first place to search for gifts for the upcoming holiday season. To add to the custom-made shopping paradise, a giant flea market and book sale will also take place. Musical entertainment will include the Leigh Humes Band, Key of Life, Mike Jurgensen, Dan Stevens and Gator Grass. Tours of the historical homes are planned. Scheduled demonstrations of traditional crafts include sugar cane grinding, rope making, quilting, embroidery, and weaving and spinning. Children will enjoy the face painting and old fashioned games. Adults will delight at the antique cars on display. Admission is free but donations support Heritage Village operations.
Handmade holiday crafts, paintings, jewelry, stained glass and wooden treasures are among the distinctive offerings at the 32nd Heritage Village Fall Jubilee on Saturday, Oct. 23, in Largo. Crafters, antique vendors and artisans share their talents and wares during this highly popular community event. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is the first place to search for gifts for the upcoming holiday season. To add to the custom-made shopping paradise, a giant flea market and book sale will also take place. Musical entertainment will include the Leigh Humes Band, Key of Life, Mike Jurgensen, Dan Stevens and Gator Grass. Tours of the historical homes are planned. Scheduled demonstrations of traditional crafts include sugar cane grinding, rope making, quilting, embroidery, and weaving and spinning. Children will enjoy the face painting and old fashioned games. Adults will delight at the antique cars on display. Admission is free but donations support Heritage Village operations.
Saturday, October 23rd, 11am - 3pm.
FALL FESTIVAL
For more information call (727) 391-4644 or click mygoodshepherd.net
This pumpkin patch is a fundraiser for our youth. Also, join us for our Fall Festival on October 23rd for food, games, bounce houses, pony rides and more. Please bring a canned food item to support our local food pantry.
Thursday, October 28th...
October 28-30, various times
Hall-O-Boo
Halloween festivities at MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., features fun and fright zones, trick-or-treat stations, science demonstrations and more. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Thursday; and 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Advance tickets are $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Day of event tickets are $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Buy three Hall-O-Boo tickets, get one free. www.mosi.org
Hall-O-Boo
Halloween festivities at MOSI, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., features fun and fright zones, trick-or-treat stations, science demonstrations and more. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Thursday; and 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Advance tickets are $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Day of event tickets are $12 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Buy three Hall-O-Boo tickets, get one free. www.mosi.org
Friday & Saturday, October 29th & 30th in Downtown Dunedin
Friday, Downtown Dunedin Trick Or Treating 5 - 8 pm
Saturday, Halloween Happening at Highlander Park 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Click on flyer for pricing, prizes, contests, activities and more!
Friday, October 29, 4pm-7pm
Green Halloween
Join our community effort to creat child and earth friendly Halloween traditions. Whole Foods Market in Tampa. www.greenhalloween.org/Tampa
Friday, October 29, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Main St. Trick-or-Treat
Get the whole family decked in Halloween costumes and head to Main Street for safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating in downtown Safety Harbor. Free. Everyone
Saturday, October 30, 9am-2pm
Bay To Bay Stroll
A free pet and kid friendly event in S. Tampa. Holiday, pet and childrens boutique vendors along with fun activities for everyone! www.NicoleGellerPhotography.com
Saturday, October 30, 11am-2:30pm
Slime Party
Make Slime at the Seedlings Laboratory. www.seedlings.com
Saturday, Halloween Happening at Highlander Park 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Click on flyer for pricing, prizes, contests, activities and more!
Friday, October 29, 4pm-7pm
Green Halloween
Join our community effort to creat child and earth friendly Halloween traditions. Whole Foods Market in Tampa. www.greenhalloween.org/Tampa
Friday, October 29, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Main St. Trick-or-Treat
Get the whole family decked in Halloween costumes and head to Main Street for safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating in downtown Safety Harbor. Free. Everyone
Saturday, October 30, 9am-2pm
Bay To Bay Stroll
A free pet and kid friendly event in S. Tampa. Holiday, pet and childrens boutique vendors along with fun activities for everyone! www.NicoleGellerPhotography.com
Saturday, October 30, 11am-2:30pm
Slime Party
Make Slime at the Seedlings Laboratory. www.seedlings.com
October 30th Spooky Sci-Fi & Night Sky
The Science Center of Pinellas.
7701 22nd Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710 727-384-0027
Join us for a fun and not so scary Sci-FI & Sky Night
Doors open: 6:30 pm Costume Contest: 7:00 pm Movie at 7:30 pm -The Haunted Mansion (Eddie Murphy - PG) Planetarium Show: Autumn Sky Times: 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:00 pm Telescope Viewing: 8:00pm - 10:00pm $4.00 Per person
Don't forget to wear your costume because we will be having a costume contest and we will be giving out goodies bags. Bring your chairs and blankets for the movie in our rear courtyard. Snack and drinks available for purchase
Saturday & Sunday, October 30-31, 7 p.m.-9 a.m.
Hogwart's Night School Camp
Bundle up the young wizards in the house for Harry Potter-inspired Halloween fun at this overnight camp for kids and their parents/guardians at Tampa's MOSI. Night includes Quidditch, a midnight snack of “butterbeer,” magic wands, potions and breakfast. Members pay $59 per parent child team and $35 per additional child. Nonmembers pay $79 per team and $45 for an additional child. Reservations required. 813-987-6000. 6 & Older
Sunday, October 31st, 6-7:30pm
Mummy, Daddy and Me Halloween Spree
Come and join the Glazer Child for a safe and fun Halloween evening for the entire family! Bob for apples, hear spooky stories from around the world, join in Halloween games, enter the costume parade and more! Kids will receive both candy and non-candy prizes!glazermuseum.org. Everyone
7701 22nd Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710 727-384-0027
Join us for a fun and not so scary Sci-FI & Sky Night
Doors open: 6:30 pm Costume Contest: 7:00 pm Movie at 7:30 pm -The Haunted Mansion (Eddie Murphy - PG) Planetarium Show: Autumn Sky Times: 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:00 pm Telescope Viewing: 8:00pm - 10:00pm $4.00 Per person
Don't forget to wear your costume because we will be having a costume contest and we will be giving out goodies bags. Bring your chairs and blankets for the movie in our rear courtyard. Snack and drinks available for purchase
Saturday & Sunday, October 30-31, 7 p.m.-9 a.m.
Hogwart's Night School Camp
Bundle up the young wizards in the house for Harry Potter-inspired Halloween fun at this overnight camp for kids and their parents/guardians at Tampa's MOSI. Night includes Quidditch, a midnight snack of “butterbeer,” magic wands, potions and breakfast. Members pay $59 per parent child team and $35 per additional child. Nonmembers pay $79 per team and $45 for an additional child. Reservations required. 813-987-6000. 6 & Older
Sunday, October 31st, 6-7:30pm
Mummy, Daddy and Me Halloween Spree
Come and join the Glazer Child for a safe and fun Halloween evening for the entire family! Bob for apples, hear spooky stories from around the world, join in Halloween games, enter the costume parade and more! Kids will receive both candy and non-candy prizes!glazermuseum.org. Everyone
Music Fest by the Bay Supports Local Musicians!
The "Music Fest by the Bay" is held every Sunday afternoon from 1:00-4:00 p.m. You can enjoy the sounds of a wide variety of local musicians while sitting next to Tampa Bay, taking in the view, watching a sailing regatta, having a beverage or a bite to eat from any of our four sit-down waterfront restaurants or food court.
Saturday, October 9th - the Sunrise Run will be held in the downtown and 500 participants are expected to run around The Pier in the early morning hours.
Sunday, October 10th - We welcome "Sheri and the Vision" for their first performance at The Pier. You have heard them perform at Ribfest and other venues around the Tampa Bay area and now they will be at The Pier!
Sunday, October 17th - "The Tempests" return to The Pier for a classic rock show by this legendary band in the Courtyard by the Bay. If you missed their last performance, you won't want to miss this one!
Sunday, October 24th - "Sweet Spot" makes their debut at The Pier today with modern rock cover sounds. Experience live music at its best with this high-energy quartet.
Thursday, October 28th - we welcome back the Arthritis Foundation for their annual "Creaky Bones" event from 7:00-10:00 p.m. - starting and ending their walk at The Pier. If you are interested in participating in this event, contact Doug Shiller at 941-708-3901.
Sunday, October 31st - Today, we feature a new, pop/rock band to get your Halloween afternoon going. Enjoy "10th Concession" - a "band of brothers" - and your afternoon in our Courtyard by the Bay.
The "Music Fest by the Bay" is held every Sunday afternoon from 1:00-4:00 p.m. You can enjoy the sounds of a wide variety of local musicians while sitting next to Tampa Bay, taking in the view, watching a sailing regatta, having a beverage or a bite to eat from any of our four sit-down waterfront restaurants or food court.
Saturday, October 9th - the Sunrise Run will be held in the downtown and 500 participants are expected to run around The Pier in the early morning hours.
Sunday, October 10th - We welcome "Sheri and the Vision" for their first performance at The Pier. You have heard them perform at Ribfest and other venues around the Tampa Bay area and now they will be at The Pier!
Sunday, October 17th - "The Tempests" return to The Pier for a classic rock show by this legendary band in the Courtyard by the Bay. If you missed their last performance, you won't want to miss this one!
Sunday, October 24th - "Sweet Spot" makes their debut at The Pier today with modern rock cover sounds. Experience live music at its best with this high-energy quartet.
Thursday, October 28th - we welcome back the Arthritis Foundation for their annual "Creaky Bones" event from 7:00-10:00 p.m. - starting and ending their walk at The Pier. If you are interested in participating in this event, contact Doug Shiller at 941-708-3901.
Sunday, October 31st - Today, we feature a new, pop/rock band to get your Halloween afternoon going. Enjoy "10th Concession" - a "band of brothers" - and your afternoon in our Courtyard by the Bay.
Dinosaur World unleashes October Dog Month
Friday, October 1, 2010 - 9:00am- Sunday, Oct 31 2010
Bring your friendly dog on a leash and receive $2 off admission and pets get treats.
$12.75 adults. $9.75 child 3-12. $10.75 for seniors over 60. Friendly pets on leashes - free!
Dinosaur World announces Free Kids on Halloween!
Free Halloween Admission to Dinosaur World
Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kids ages 3-12 who arrive in Halloween costume receive free admission to the dinosaur park off Interstate 4, Exit 17 in Plant City. Child must be accompanied by adult. Adults, $12.75; kids 3-12, $9.75. www.dinoworld.net Everyone
Dinosaur World Celebrate FREE November GrandParents Sundays (the first 3 weekends in Nov)
Dinosaur World's December Toy Sundays - (December 5th & 12th)
Bring a new packaged toy and receive 50% off per person per toy the first two Sundays in December
Bring your friendly dog on a leash and receive $2 off admission and pets get treats.
$12.75 adults. $9.75 child 3-12. $10.75 for seniors over 60. Friendly pets on leashes - free!
Dinosaur World announces Free Kids on Halloween!
Free Halloween Admission to Dinosaur World
Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kids ages 3-12 who arrive in Halloween costume receive free admission to the dinosaur park off Interstate 4, Exit 17 in Plant City. Child must be accompanied by adult. Adults, $12.75; kids 3-12, $9.75. www.dinoworld.net Everyone
Dinosaur World Celebrate FREE November GrandParents Sundays (the first 3 weekends in Nov)
Dinosaur World's December Toy Sundays - (December 5th & 12th)
Bring a new packaged toy and receive 50% off per person per toy the first two Sundays in December
Find Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides & more!
www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org
Hillsborough County
Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area
17810 Forge Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34610. Phone: 352-799-7612. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 10 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strong Tower Vineyard's Harvest Pumpkin Festival, Arts and Crafts Show Saturday, October 23, 2010 Strong Tower Vineyard's Harvest Pumpkin Festival,Arts and Crafts Show; Arts and Crafts, "Punkins", Food,Drinks,Face Painting, Horse and Carriage Rides~ Wine tasting as always, take a walk to the vineyard; A great way to enjoy the Season with your family! No entrance fee. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: September 18, 2010) (ADDED: October 19, 2009) Sarasota County
- Hire a pony petting farm riding stables - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, straw or hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
8005 Racetrack Rd, Tampa, FL 33635. Phone: 813 855 8992. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 9 thru November 21 Saturday and Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: two blocks south of Hillsborough ave. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. hayrides, pony rides ,petting zoo ,face painting, balloons, pumpkin patch ,train rides, games, bonfire, marshmallows, hot dog and drink . All included in admission price. Children $10 adults $ 6. Pumpkin purchase extra. (UPDATED: August 10, 2010) - Hydro Harvest Farms - follows organic methods, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours, events at your location (call for info) 1101 Shell Point Road E, Ruskin, Select your state 33570. Phone: 813-645-6574. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Updates: Click here for updates. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: Monday through Saturday 10;00 until 5;00, Sunday 11;00 until 4;00. The farm is open year round for fresh seasonal veggies; In mid November we will have over 20,000 strawberry plants ready to pick; During the month of October we will have our Huge Pumpkin Patch! On October 23 we will have our Annual Harvest Boo Fest and the week before Christmas Farmer Santa will be at the farm.
We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. We are a Hydroponic Farm. We use Integrated Pest Management practices. We sell all of the systems you see at the farm. We love to have groups for tours, such as Scouts, Church's, Schools etc. Just call us and we guarantee you will have a great time. (UPDATED: September 28, 2010) - Peoples U-Pick - Follows organic practices,
15433 C.R. 39 South, Lithia, FL 33547. Phone: 813 699-2058. Email: [email protected]. Open: 4 Pm till dark Daily and 10 Am till Dark Saturday and Sunday; Open All Holidays, yes, on Mothers Day Too! Mothers day is our best day, bring Mom and have fun; Kids and Leashed Pets WELCOME. Directions: Crossroads C.R. 672 and C.R. 39, On C.R.39 just south of C.R.672, Lithia, 15 minutes South of Plant City OR 17 West, then North from Sun City Center. Click here for a map and directions. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: September 10, 2009) - PTA Pumpkin and Christmas Tree Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, restrooms. Ne Corner Of Lumsden Boulevard And Parsons Avenue, Brandon, FL 33511. Phone: 813-843-8182. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 8 to 31, Monday to Friday, from 1pm to 8pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 9pm. Directions: NE corner of Lumsden Boulevard and Parsons Avenue, look for the yellow and white tents. Click here for a map and directions. pumpkins: October 8 to October 31; christmas trees: November 26 to December 24. Payment: Cash, Check. Helping support the local PTA'S since 1998. (ADDED: September 30, 2010)
- Tampa Bay Farmers Market – Pumpkins, Corn Stalks, Straw Bales & More.
623 S. Macdill Ave., Tampa, FL 33609. Phone: (813) 876-7888. Email: [email protected]. Open: 7 Days a Week, from 8 am to 7 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We have straw bales for sale, but no hay bales. (ADDED: September 12, 2010) (UPDATED: October 01, 2010) - Turkey Creek Stables - hayrides, horse riding
5534 Turkey Creek Rd., Plant City, FL 33567. Phone: 813-737-1312. Email: [email protected]. there are no pumpkins here, but plenty of horses, ponies and hayrides! Plan a fun (and unique) birthday party for your children - horses and ponies are available for groups. The group can ride on the trails or stay in our large arena. Also, ride through the neighboring park on a traditional hay ride. Hay Ride and Pony Ride Party: We will pick your party up at Medard Park with a hay wagon and bring you back to Turkey Creek Stables. At the stables, you have four ponies (or a combination of horses and ponies) for everyone to ride in the arena for an hour. The children (of all ages) take turns riding the ponies (assisted by their parents) for an hour. We will provide someone to walk the ponies/horses for an additional $5.00 each (2007). Call us to reserve your pony today! When the hour is over, we take you back to Medard Park on the hay wagon. The cost is only $80 (2007). For older children, we offer our regular hourly horse rentals so that they may ride on the trails. If you have ten or more riders, there is no charge for the hayride. If you have less than ten riders, there will be a charge of $15 (2007) for the hayride. We now have a party room available for your party. Pony Rides at Your Party: We will also bring a pony, or horse, to your home for parties. We have a three-hour minimum requirement and handlers are available for an additional charge. The cost is based on where the pony is to be delivered.
Manatee County
- Dakin Dairy Farm - corn maze, dairy farm tours, Hay rides, Cow train
30771 Betts Rd., Myakka City, FL 34251. Phone: (941) 322-2802 . Email: [email protected]. Open: the farm opens to the public starting October 31 and continuing to Mid January; open for school tours starting October 5th; see this page for complete dates and hours! Admission prices: see this page. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: October 25, 2009) - Hunsader U-Pick Farms - pumpkins, corn maze, music, hayrides, pony rides, crafts, petting zoo
5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, Florida. Phone: 941-322-2168. Email: [email protected]. Admission $7.00 PARKING $4:00
This event has a little something for everyone, with activities for the young in age to those that are only young at heart. Come and enjoy: 150 Craft Booths, Live country music performed by Night Train and Southern Star Bluegrass, Corn maze, Butterfly experience, Scarecrow Displays, Children's train ride, Circus tent, Clogging, Charity Pumpkin Games, Pioneer Trades Village & Antique Engines, Hayrides & Pony Rides, Fresh produce, Petting Zoo & Barnyard Playground. (UPDATED: October 21, 2009)
A visitor writes on August 23, 2010: "I really enjoy the farm every year...A must though, wear closed toe shoes because the parking lot is a dirt lot full of ants! But the festival isn't. A lot of family fun...something for everyone! For the pumpkin patch festivity they have pumpkin patch, petting zoo, pony rides, hay rides, train ride, arts and craft booths, concessions, face painting" - Hydro-Taste Farms - follows organic methods, pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
7308 Verna Bethany Road, Myakka City, FL 34251. Phone: 941-322-0429. Fax: 941-322-9604. Email: [email protected]. Directions: I-75 south from Tampa area to exit 217. Go east on SR 70 twelve miles to Verna Bethany Road. Turn left on to Verna Bethany Road and go two miles, look on left for farm. See this page on our website for a map and directions. And for a Mapquest map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9 am - 5:00 pm Opening on Sundays in November for u-pick strawberries. Because our strawberries are grown on raised platforms, there is NO NEED FOR YOU TO BEND OR KNEEL DOWN TO PICK!!! Pumpkin Carving classes will be offered Saturday 10/27/07. Call for more information. Strawberry plants and Blueberry plants for sale in October/November for Fall planting. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Come join us every Saturday to learn how to grow hydroponically. No charge for classes in our air conditioned training facility. Call Janine at 941-322-9602.
Pasco County
17810 Forge Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34610. Phone: 352-799-7612. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 10 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strong Tower Vineyard's Harvest Pumpkin Festival, Arts and Crafts Show Saturday, October 23, 2010 Strong Tower Vineyard's Harvest Pumpkin Festival,Arts and Crafts Show; Arts and Crafts, "Punkins", Food,Drinks,Face Painting, Horse and Carriage Rides~ Wine tasting as always, take a walk to the vineyard; A great way to enjoy the Season with your family! No entrance fee. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: September 18, 2010) (ADDED: October 19, 2009)
- Fruitville Grove inc. - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240. Phone: 941-377-0896. Alternate Phone: 941-376-1020. Email: [email protected]. Open: 7 days a week during the month October; Pumpkin Fest hours are Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6pm, and Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm. Directions: Exit 210 off I-75 One and one half miles east on Fruitville road Right past the Texaco gas station on the right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Fresh farm market open all season! 23rd annual Pumpkin Fest October 9 to 31. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. Organic and Gluten-Free items, Local grown produce, Country cheese shop, Amish made canned goods, Big Olaf Hand dipped Ice Cream and All natural fruit milkshakes and smoothies. (UPDATED: September 08, 2010) - North Port Chamber of Commerce - pumpkin patch
U.S. 41, North Port, FL Phone: 941-423-5040. An old-fashioned pumpkin patch. Besides pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, Indian corn and hay will be for sale. There will be activities for children and photo opportunities. You can find the pumpkin patch October 17-31 next to Olde World Restaurant on U.S. 41 in North Port. Hours are 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Saturday, and noon until 6 pm, Sunday. For more information or to volunteer to help by working a two-hour shift, call Lisa Nagy at the North Port Chamber of Commerce, . The event is a fund-raiser to help the chamber meet the needs of visitors and the community. - Sarasota County Fairgrounds - Fall festival, haunted house, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo
3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34237. Phone: 941 706 7605. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday October 29, Saturday October 20, Sunday October 31, from 12pm to 10pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. 2nd Annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival, October 29th to October 31st from 12pm to 10pm. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Come to Sarasota to enjoy all things Halloween - featuring carnival games, rides, a fun zone, free hay rides and a free ‘Not so Scary’ Haunted house, Safe Trick or Treating, pie-eating and costume contests for children, pumpkin carving, costume parades, live entertainment, great food and beverages. With over 100 different shows – including the amazing flying trapeze performers ‘The High Flying Pages Aerial and Animal Thrill Show’,Sarasota County Fairgrounds is the place to be on Halloween weekend. (ADDED: August 23, 2010)
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