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Best Harvest & Fall Festivals in Miami for Fall Family Fun

Enjoy autumn fun at Flamingo Road Nursery's Harvest Festival, weekends through November 7. Photo courtesy of Flamingo Gardens
Enjoy autumn fun at Flamingo Road Nursery's Harvest Festival, weekends through November 7. Photo courtesy of Flamingo Gardens
9/7/25 - By Lindsey Scannell

Fall is nearly here in South Florida, and that means plenty of fun, autumn events for the whole family.

From harvest festivals and pumpkin patches to cultural and food-themed celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. And we don’t need mega-cool weather to get into the fall spirit in Miami! Whether you’re looking for a corn maze, pumpkin photo-ops, or a hayride, you’ll find great events with all the fall vibes.

Check out some of our favorite fall festivals in Miami and South Florida below, and don’t forget to check our family events calendar for the latest updates.

And while you're planning your fall adventures, be sure to visit our South Florida Outdoor Guide, your go-to resource for the best playgrounds and outdoor activities to enjoy in the beautiful fall weather.

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Celebrate pumpkin season in South Florida at Mr. Jack O'Lantern's Pumpkin Patch. Photo courtesy of the pumpkin patch
Celebrate pumpkin season in South Florida at Mr. Jack O'Lantern's Pumpkin Patch. Photo courtesy of the pumpkin patch

Harvest and Pumpkin Festivals Near Miami & South Florida

Tinez Farms Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch

Miami
September 9, 2025-November 23, 2025 (closed Mondays)
Tinez Farms brings back its annual Fall Festival and pumpkin patch, and with it a little fall magic for South Florida. Tickets include access to the animal barnyard, pumpkin patch, yard games, zipline, swings, climbing, bounce house, animal interactions, and the tubing slide.  READ MORE

The Berry Farm Harvest Festival

Miami
September 16-November 9, 2025
The Berry Farm in Miami celebrates the fall harvest with plenty for families to do, including a five-acre corn maze, hayrides, live bands, a corn pit, a huge field with games, a playground with slides, a sunflower field, and a pumpkin patch with plenty of photo-ops. READ MORE

Bedner's Fall Festival

Boynton Beach
September 27-October 31, 2025
Admission to Bedner's Fall Festival includes access to the pumpkin patch, animal Edventure park, tractor ride, corn maze, a sunflower maze, and more entertainment to make a trip to Boynton Beach well worth it. READ MORE

Flamingo Road Nursery Fall Festival

Davie
September 27-November 7, 2025
Flamingo Road Nursery hosts its annual fall festival from late September through early November, transforming its 10-acre garden center into a New England-inspired autumn paradise. Families can enjoy fall décor, a pumpkin patch, themed activities, and photo opportunities in Grandma’s Garden. READ MORE

Mr. Jack O'Lanterns Pumpkin Patch

West Palm Beach
October 3-November 2, 2025
Mr. Jack O’Lanterns offers FREE admission and parking, and pumpkins ranging in size from miniature to 50 pounds. Kids can enjoy a giant extreme wicked obstacle course, the wee-be-little bounce house for little children, bigger bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, a photo station, and more. READ MORE

Flamingo Gardens Harvest Festival

Davie
Weekends, October 4-26, 2025
Flamingo Gardens celebrates the arrival of fall in South Florida with themed weekends, entertainment, fall-themed activities, costume contests, and seasonal specialty foods. Visitors can also explore the Attack of the Bloodsuckers! exhibit, a kid-friendly, interactive gallery focused on the science behind blood-feeding creatures such as mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, and leeches. READ MORE

The Little Farm Fall Festival

Miami
Weekends, October 4-26, 2025
Admission to The Little Farm Fall Festival includes access to the pumpkin patch, animal interactions, hay maze, kids' play field, photo-ops, the butterfly garden, food vendors, and pony rides. READ MORE

Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival

Boca Raton
October 11-12, 2025
This family-friendly event offers a variety of autumn-themed attractions, including a pumpkin patch featuring 2,500 pumpkins and carnival rides suitable for all ages. Admission includes unlimited rides, access to an inflatable cornstalk maze, a build-your-own scarecrow village, and multiple photo opportunities ideal for capturing seasonal memories. READ MORE

Southwest Ranches Pumpkin Patch Festival

Southwest Ranches
October 16-19, 2025
The Southwest Ranches Pumpkin Patch Festival is a four-day, family-friendly event filled with fall-themed fun for all ages. Explore a large pumpkin patch, take photos, and enjoy pumpkin crafts and activities. The festival features carnival rides for all age groups, an inflatable fun zone called Pumpkinville, midway games, a bubble station, and live variety shows. READ MORE
Enjoy a pumpkin patch, haunted house, and more at the Jupiter Pumpkin Fest. Photo courtesy of Harbourside Place
Enjoy a pumpkin patch, haunted house, and more at the Jupiter Pumpkin Fest. Photo courtesy of Harbourside Place

More Fall Fairs and Festivals Near Miami

Cutler Bay Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Cutler Bay
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Cutler Bay's third annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration honors Hispanic traditions with live salsa and mariachi music, a live DJ, food trucks, children's activities, and more, bringing the community together in celebration. READ MORE

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Pembroke Pines
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Join the City of Pembroke Pines in celebrating vibrant culture and history at the Hispanic Heritage Festival. The festival showcases the diverse traditions, music, cuisine, and art that define Hispanic culture and its people.  READ MORE

Rock N Fall Festival

Royal Palm Beach
October 3-4, 2025
The FREE Rock N Fall Festival at Commons Park is two days of family-friendly activities and live music.Bring the whole family for a spooktacular weekend. READ MORE

Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches

Lake Worth
October 10-12 & 17-19, 2025
The American German Club's Oktoberfest in Lake Worth has something for the whole family, with food and drink options, a carnival with games and rides, live music, demonstrations, flag ceremonies, and more. READ MORE

Dania After Dark Oktoberfest

Dania Beach
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Dania After Dark Oktoberfest blends German tradition with modern fun. The event features live music, food, beer, and entertainment for all ages. Families can enjoy activities including a pumpkin patch with free pumpkins (while supplies last), face painting, and more. READ MORE

Deerfield Beach Fall Festival

Deerfield Beach
Saturday, October 11, 2025
It's time to get into the fall spirit at this festival that includes a live band, photo-ops,  beer garden, arts and crafts, food trucks, a pumpkin patch, local artisan market, and a kids zone with a slide, inflatable maze, storytelling, and more. READ MORE

Jupiter Pumpkin Fest

Jupiter
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Pumpkin Fest features more than 50 vendors lining the streets of Harbourside Place, as well as a large pumpkin patch, haunted house, trick-or-treating, photo areas, stilt walkers, food, drink, face painting, and more. READ MORE

Plantation Family Fall Festival

Sunrise
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The City of Plantation hosts a fall celebration filled with family-friendly activities. Highlights include a children’s carnival, games, inflatables, food vendors, costume contests, a haunted house, arts and crafts, and live entertainment from a DJ. READ MORE

Riverwalk Annual Fall Festival

Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Riverwalk Fall Festival is a celebration of all things fall, featuring pumpkin decorating, sand art, pumpkin bowling, and fall-flavored adult beverages. READ MORE

Wellington Fall Festival

Wellington
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Wellington's Fall Festival promises family-friendly activities and entertainment. Activity bracelets allow access to bounce houses, face painting, haunted hallways, hayrides, laser tag, lumberjack show, petting zoo, trick-or-treating, and more. READ MORE

Parkland Pumpkin Patch

Parkland
October 18-23, 2025
Enjoy a pumpkin patch, petting zoo, photo-ops, face painting, bounce house, and community games at this popular event. READ MORE

Dania Beach Fall Festival

Dania Beach
Friday, October 24, 2025
At the City of Dania Beach's annual Fall Festival, immerse yourself in the festivities, including a pumpkin patch, arts and crafts, bounce houses, and more. Enjoy live entertainment, a trunk-or-treat extravaganza, and Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) National Night Out.  READ MORE

Margate Fall Festival

Margate
Saturday, October 25, 2025
The festival includes a variety of contests (Halloween costume, scarecrow building, pumpkin carving), family-friendly activities (petting zoo, haunted house, pony rides), and craft/food vendors. READ MORE

Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival

Fort Lauderdale
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Celebrate fall on Fort Lauderdale Beach at the annual Pumpkins & Palm Trees Fall Festival. This FREE, family-friendly tradition blends autumn fun with a tropical backdrop, complete with pumpkin-themed photo opportunities, music, seasonal treats, crafts, and fest faves, including the Student Pie Baking Competition and the Trick or Treat Trail. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Southwest Ranches Sanctuary Park
The American German Club- Oktoberfest of the Palm Beaches