Halloween planning: Where are the best pumpkin patches from Naples to Fort Myers?
As Halloween gets closer, one question you might be asking right about now is where are the best pumpkins to carve into jack-o'-lanterns in Southwest Florida?
We have compiled our personal list of the Top 5 pumpkin patches in Southwest Florida where you can get a perfect pumpkin in time for the trick-or-treaters or to display at your residence.
1. North Naples Church Pumpkin Patch
Find the perfect pumpkin for carving at North Naples Church until Oct. 31. The patch is open on weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can find the church at 6000 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples. Call 239-593-7600 with additional questions.
2. Farmer Mike's U Pick
Farmer Mike's, with locations in Bonita Springs and Fort Myers, offers a pumpkin patch, hayrides, and themed corn mazes during fall festival hours. Access all the spooky fall fun on Fridays from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets for the fall festival are available at www.farmermikesupick.com/
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3. Heavenly Evergreens
Located at 8200 Immokalee Road, Heavenly Evergreens offers a pumpkin patch before it transitions into an Evergreen Tree farm for Christmas. There's no admission fee to pick a pumpkin for purchase, but for $3 you can access exclusive games and photo areas.
4. Lakes Regional Park Pumpkin Patch
Entry to this Fort Myers pumpkin patch is free, but parking will cost $3 per vehicle. Enjoy a full pumpkin patch, hayrides, and snacks Thursdays and Fridays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 239-332-2453 with questions.
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5. Southern Fresh Farms
From pumpkins to hayrides to a petting zoo, this Fort Myers farm has all the essential fall festivities needed for a spooky good time. Parking is $5 and admission is free. Fall Festival hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and regular farm hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can find the farm at 8500 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Where can I get a halloween pumpkin in Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral
