Best pumpkin patches, fall festivals in Boca, Delray Beach, Boynton, Wellington, West Palm

As we wait for summer to truly be over in South Florida (we can dream, right?), heading to a pumpkin patch is one way to get in the mood for fall.

Whether you're looking to take a bright orange gourd home or enjoy baked goods and fun activities in an autumn-themed atmosphere, here are locations across Palm Beach County to visit, listed from south to north:

Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival

Peruse thousands of pumpkins, take in the thrills of carnival rides for all ages and enjoy pumpkin-inspired foods in the Pumpkin Food Court and a 'cold one' at one of the Pumpkin Beer Bars. There also will be a cornstalk maze, a scarecrow dress-up village, a pumpkin decorating kit and more.

Oct. 15 and 16

• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Location: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton

• Fee: $25 per person for ages 3 and up

• Information:  bocapumpkinpatch.com

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Cason Pumpkin Patch, Delray

Their 27th Annual Pumpkin Patch Festival starts in mid-October and will showcase pumpkins the size of baseballs up to some monsters that require two people to handle. Other colorful gourds will be there as well. The event benefits Cason UMC's mission and outreach programs.

Oct. 15 to 31

• Hours: noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

• Location: 342 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach

• Fee: No entry fee

• information: casonumc.org; 561-276-5302

Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market, Boynton Beach

Bedner's is hosting a fall festival, where visitors can walk through the pumpkin patch or sunflower field, as well as take part in activities such as a tractor ride.

Through Oct. 31

• Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday

• Location: 10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach

• Fee: $24.99 per person (Children under 2 are admitted for free)

• Information: bedners.com/events

Compson Place at Renaissance Commons, Boynton Beach

Pick the perfect pumpkin or snap a fall photo at this pumpkin patch to benefit Cason United Methodist Church. The patch promises a variety of pumpkins and gourds in every shape and size. There's also an opportunity to have personalized portrait by an onsite artist.

Oct. 15

• Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Location: 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach

• Information: Facebook.com/CompsonPlace or 561-413-5909

Fall Pumpkin Patch at The Square, West Palm Beach

Looking for a fall photo op? The Square’s beloved "Instagram-worthy pumpkin patch" is re-sprouting as the official commencement of the fall season in West Palm Beach. Run by the Plant Whisperers from The Garden Shoppe, the bright gourds will be available to pick starting in mid-October with family-friendly activities.

Oct. 14-16, Oct. 21-23, Oct. 28-30

• Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

• Location: The Square, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach

• Fee: No entry fee

• Information: thesquarewestpalm.com

Mr. Jack O’ Lanterns Pumpkin Patch, West Palm Beach

From pumpkin bowling and decorating to an opportunity to jump inside a large bounce house, this patch provides fall fun for the whole family in downtown West Palm Beach. Mr. Jack O'Lanterns also offers online ordering, delivery and curbside pick-up.

Through Oct. 31

• Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

• Location: 419 Lakeview Ave., West Palm Beach

• Fee: No entry fee

• Information:  mrjackolanternspumpkins.com; 844-452-2567

Pop-Up Patch for Philanthropy, West Palm Beach

The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach's pop-up patch will feature more than 1,000 pumpkins, including heirloom, miniature and classic varieties, plus fun activities, entertainment, photo moments, and more. All pumpkin purchases benefit The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope.

Oct. 13 to 16

• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

• Location: 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach

• Fee: No entry fee

• Information: theroyalpoincianaplaza.com/events

You Farm's 2022 Happy Jacks Pumpkin Patch

Basore Family Farms at You Farm will host its sixth annual Pumpkin Patch, which will feature live entertainment on the weekends, games prizes, arts & crafts, pumpkin painting, thousands of pumpkins are more.

Through Oct. 31

• Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Monday

• Location: 16651 Rembrandt Road, Loxahatchee

• Fee: Weekdays $5, Weekends $10; children two and under free

• Information: youfarmgreens.com

Trinity Christian School Pumpkin Patch

Trinity Christian's pumpkin patch is returning for its 34th year. The school is again partnering with Alaina’s Café and Bake Shoppe in Palm Beach Gardens to sell baked goods. All proceeds from the pumpkin patch will go to support the school's mission.

Oct. 14 to 31

• Hours: weekdays noon to 7 p.m. weekends 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Location: The back lawn at 9625 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens

• Fee: No entry fee

• Information: tcspbg.org

Community of Hope Pumpkin Patch

This patch will feature hundreds of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes as well as baked goods and fantastic, fall-themed photos spots. In addition, there will the Punkin Chunkin event where teams compete to see who can catapult pumpkins the farthest to win the coveted grand prize trophy. All the proceeds from sales go to support their Student Ministry, allowing middle and high school students opportunities to attend summer camp and missions trips that they could not otherwise afford.

• Time: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 23

• Location: Loxahatchee Campus, 14055 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee

• Fee: No entry fee

• Information: communityofhope.church

Pumpkin Towne

Find your perfect pumpkin in three locations: Wellington, Jupiter and Stuart. According to the website, the patches also offer photo opportunities for the whole family as well as a bounce house and hay bales for climbing.

Oct. 6 to 31

• Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

• Locations: 2635 SR 7, Wellington; 14 N. Old Dixie Highway (U.S. 1), Jupiter; 2200 NW Federal Highway, Stuart

• Fee: No entry fee

• Information: pumpkintowne.com, 561- 697-9377

PumpkinFest 2022

This festival in Jupiter, hosted by Chasin A Dream Foundation, offers pumpkins for the picking as well as views of Jupiter's waterways. This family-friendly event will also feature great music, trick-or-treating, a costume contest and over 50 vendors.

Oct. 22

• Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Location: Harbourside Place, 200 North US Highway 1, Jupiter

• Information: chasinadream.org/events

2nd annual Pumpkin Patch Arts & Crafts Festival

Bring your family and friends for a day of fine art, craft booths, a bake sale, pumpkins/pumpkin painting, face painting, bounce houses, food, story time, photo ops and more.

Oct. 29

• Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Location: JupiterFIRST Chirch, 1475 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter

• Information: jupiterfirst.org/upcomingevents

Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.

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