“ Cornfusion ” Tree maze made with over 1,000 Ligustrum trees or simply cool down with a slow meander in the mist maze . Take a seat and tour the fields on a tractor ride accompanied with audio about the farm and its history and practices . When you ’ re finished winding though the pathways , the farm has a playground , jumping pillow and 60-foot super slide for more adventures . Refuel with food and beverages from the Country Café and local food trucks . Advanced ticket purchase strongly recommended to allow for added social distancing and crowd regulations . Group reservations for 20 or more are available on weekdays with a reservation . Special events occur after 6 p . m . See website for night maze offerings .
Website : longandscottfarms . com Dates : October 1 until December 12 , Saturdays 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . and Sundays 12-5 p . m . Cost : 3 and under , free . 4 and older $ 15 . Extra costs : Hayride , $ 4 ; Kid fishing , $ 2 . FB : https :// www . facebook . com / LongScottFarms Phone : 352-383-6900 Email : farm @ longandscottfarms . com Address : 26216 County Road 448A Mount Dora , FL 32757 Distance : 90 minutes from Flagler Beach , 45 minutes from Deland
Santa ’ s Farm : A Lot of Pumpkins
It ’ s a merry and scary place to be . What started as a Christmas Tree farm has transformed into a wonderland of fun year-round . Santa ’ s Farm is incredible for all ages . When you wander through the Magical Maze , keep your eyes peeled for 13 monster pictures and win a prize . Saddle-up on the horse and pony rides before you bounce your way onto the giant pillow . Search for real shark teeth and take a spin on the barrel train . And don ’ t forget to visit with the farm animals and soar through the skies on Santa ’ s Flight Zip Line ! Pick a pumpkin from the patch . Prices vary depending on size . Savor snacks and concessions from the Kettle Grill . Wear your costumes on October 30 and 31 , it ’ s trick-or-treating at the farm . Be scared if you dare , with entrance to Horror in Headphones show : a 360 audio experience with live actors . If a parent ’ s night out is what you seek , have some tricks with Santa ’ s Adult Trick-or-Treat . This adult only , 21 + event is Friday and Saturday October 29 and 30 .
Website : santaschristmastreeforest . com Dates : September 25 and 26 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . Weekends in October * Fridays and Saturdays 10 a . m . to 7 p . m . and Sundays 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . * Closed October 1 . Cost : Prices vary . 2 and under , free . Horror in Headphones $ 20 , with limited availability . FB : https :// www . facebook . com / SantasChristmasTreeForest Phone : 352-357-9863 Email : joditheelf @ gmail . com Address : 35317 Huff Road , Eustis , FL 32736 Distance : 60 minutes from Edgewater , 25 minutes from Deland , 60 minutes from Bunnell
Seminole County
Cost : $ 10 – cash only on site . Tickets available through Eventbrite . FB : https :// www . facebook . com / GreenAcresFarmOviedo Phone : 407-489-7430 Email : mak1029 @ aol . com Address : 1700 Marsh Street , Oviedo , FL 32765 Distance from New Smyrna Beach and Deland : 50 minutes
Marion County
Coon Hollo
Coon Hollo has been a family run farm for 75 years . Their fall festival is acres of amusement . Test your swing with mini golf , farm style . See the sites with a tractor ride through the pasture and greet the hungry cows . Squeal with laughter as you watch the pig ’ s race . Then , conquer the haybales before a spin on the trough train or take a whirl on the country carousel . And don ’ t forget to stop into Nana ’ s Store for baked goods and more ! Concessions are available for purchase . Festival opens October 8 and runs weekends though November 11 . Fridays 4-7 p . m . Saturdays 10 a . m . to 7 p . m . and Sundays 12-7 p . m .
Website : coonhollo . com FB : https :// www . facebook . com / coonhollo Instagram : @ coonhollo Phone : 352-318-9258 Address : 22480 N US Highway 441 , Micanopy , FL 32667 Admission : $ 12.50 , 3 and under free . Distance : 60 mins from Palatka , 90 mins from Bunnell and Deland , 60 mins from Penney Farms
Brevard County
Ever after Farms
Ever After Farms is more than a wedding location . Each fall , the farm teams transform the expansive grounds into a harvest playland for their Fall Festival . Indulge in the cooler temperatures with games like the candy corn ring toss and “ cow ” roping . Trek through their child-friendly maze , then rest your feet on a hayride of their entire farm or try your artist talents with pumpkin painting . Interact with farm animals in the petting zoo * and pick your favorite pumpkin before departing for the day , ready to nap from all the activities . Farm opens weekends October 2 through November 7 , and food and beverages are available for purchase .
Website : www . everafterfarms . com Instagram @ everafterfarmsweddings FB : https :// www . facebook . com / everafterfarmsweddings Phone : ( 321 ) 529-9319 Email : familyfun @ everafterfarms . com Address : 4455 Dixie Way , Mims , FL 32754 Admission : $ 5 per person , babies 1 and younger free ; * petting zoo additional $ 4 Distance from Daytona Beach and Deland : Approx . 45 mins
Green Acres Farm
Green Acres Farm is offering Halloween theme events . Come on October 10 and be the master puppet maker of your own hand-held monster . Create and decorate a unique creature , as scary as you can handle . Then , on Saturday , October 16 , enjoy an outdoor viewing of Young Frankenstein with complimentary popcorn . And be sure to make time to see the farm animals while you ’ re there . Dates : Sunday October 10 from 11 a . m . to 1 p . m . Saturday , October 16 at 7:30 p . m .
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