OK, OK, so we don’t really have a fall season in Miami, but the weather gets cooler and it’s really nice out. Our version of fall foliage is the Royal Poinciana in the summer.
Although things are different in 2020, there are still spots hosting harvest festivals to celebrate all things Fall!
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THE BERRY FARMS
The Berry Farms Harvest Festival, continues through Nov. 8 with fun activities for the whole family, including:
- A pumpkin patch, where you can pick that perfect one for your house!
- A corn maze for endless hours of fun weaving around.
- Games like cornhole, old-fashioned tic-tac-toe, checkers and shuffleboard.
- Tractor rides around the property.
- Photo ops in a sunflower field, on a tractor or in the corn field.
The festival will also have a variety of foods for purchase including waffles, fresh shakes and juices, and plenty of vegetables.
Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays through Sundays.
Cost: Weekday admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children age 3 and older; weekend admission is $15 for adults and $12 for age 3 and older.
Deals alert: Save $3 off admission Monday through Wednesday after 3 p.m.
The farm is at a new location, 13720 SW 216th St. Call 305-322-3388 for more information.
THE LITTLE FARM MIAMI
This year, The Little Farm Fall Festival will take place from Oct. 10 to Nov. 1 – and by reservation only to ensure social distancing. Click here to reserve a spot.
The festival includes:
- Pumpkin patch
- Harvest market
- Petting zoos
- Kids’ hay maze
- Butterfly garden
- Pony rides
- Outdoor games
- Fall-themed photo opportunities
- Food for purchase from local vendors
Hours: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10-11 and then 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1.
Cost: $10 admission; free for kids younger than age 1; pony rides cost an additional $2 for children 5’4″ and under.
The Little Farm is located at 13401 SW 224th St., Goulds, and the event entrance is off Southwest 222nd Street and 137 Avenue. Orange flags mark the way.
Call 305-258-3186 for more information, and follow the farm on Facebook for updates.
Oct. 17-31: Miami Springs Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival 200 block of Curtiss Parkway in Miami Springs. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 1-8 p.m. Hosted by Poinciana United Methodist Church, come choose from one of hundreds of pumpkins and enjoy fall festivities including plenty of homemade pumpkin breads, pies and muffins.
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More Fall Fun for All
Halloween events are starting to pop up around Miami, and we’ve got a few rounded up for you (and are adding more as we find them!). Click here for details.
And speaking of Halloween, need ideas for a costume this year? We’re here to help with lots of ideas on frugal, homemade costumes. Click here for tons of ideas.
More Fun for Kids
- Hanukkah fair with rides in Fort Lauderdale & other holiday events
- Light Up Galt in Fort Lauderdale features free live entertainment
- Free: Libraries loan electronics, robotics & other gear
- 12 free outdoor events & other fun & entertainment outside
- LOOP in Fort Lauderdale offers live entertainment, festivals & holiday events
- Winterfest Boat Parade offers watch area with entertainment
- Free Symphony of Lights display
- Hayrides & outdoor family fun in Broward
- Camelot Days festival in Hollywood offers discount opportunities
- Broward Fair offers rides, entertainment & deals