October 1, 2013
Halloween season is now officially open.
And what can get you in the spirit faster than hunting for the perfect pumpkin?
You’re in luck!
There are many local pumpkin patches waiting to sell you the best jack-o-lantern you’ll ever carve.
Here’s a partial list. Check back for updates.
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CLAY COUNTY
- Amazing Grace Crop Maze – Fridays 2 p.m.-7p.m., Satutrdays 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Lake Asbury, Fla., on Sandridge Rd. between Lake Asbury Jr. High and Russell Baptist Church. Admission: $11 ages 4 & up. Duck races, hay rides, mini hay bale maze, country store and move. For more information, please call 904-284-2949 or visit agcropmaze.com.
- Asbury United Methodist Church – Sept. 28-Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-dark daily. 16 College Dr. at Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, Fla. For more information, please call 904-272-0110 or visit asburyunited.net.
DUVAL COUNTY
- Isle of Faith United Methodist Church – Daily Noon-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 1821 San Pablo Rd. S., Jacksonville, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Hay maze, multiple photo ops, Noah’s Ark and Cinderella’s carriage, Miss Muffet’s Tuffet with giant spider and more. For more information, please call 904-221-1700 or visit iofumc.org.
- Mandarin United Methodist Church – Opens Sept. 28, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 11270 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Lots of photo spots, field trips are welcome by appointment. For more information, please call 904-268-5549 or visit www.mymc.net.
- Shepherd of the Woods Lutheran Church & School – Sun., Oct. 13-Noon, Oct. 31. Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-Noon & 3-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. 6595 Columbia Park Ct., Jacksonville, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Children’s maze, photo hot spots and more. For more information, please call 904-641-8385 or visit sotwjax.com.
- Spirit of Life Lutheran Church Pumpkin Patch – Opens Oct. 12, Mon.-Fri 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. Noon-7 p.m. 2636 New Berlin Rd., Jacksonville, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. For more information, please call 904-757-9114 or visit spiritoflifejacksonville.org.
- St. Paul Methodist Church – Oct. 12-Oct. 31, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 8264 Lone Star Rd., Jacksonville, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. For more information, please call 904-724-0022 or visit www.stpauljax.org.
- Victory Lutheran Church & School – Oct. 12 & Oct. 19-30. 4651 Kernan Blvd., Jacksonville, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. For more information, please call 904-642-8900 or visit victorylutheran.org.
NASSAU COUNTY
- Conner’s A-Maize-In Acres – Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 19856 Country Rd. 121, Hilliard, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Must see to believe. Field trips take place during the week. Call for specific hours for the pumpkin patch. For more information, please call 904-879-5453 or visit www.conners-a-maize-ing-acres.com.
ST. JOHNS COUNTY
- River of Life United Methodist Church – Open Sept. 28. 2600 Race Track Rd., St. Johns, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Call for pumpkin patch hours, 904-230-2955 or visti www.rolumc.com.
- Sykes & Coopers Farm – Open Fri., 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 5995 Brough Rd., Elkton, Fla. Admission: FREE & open the public. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides and more. For more information, please call 904-692-1370 or visit www.sycofarms.com.
- Lord of Life Lutheran Church – Oct. 13-31, Mon.-Fri., 2 p.m.-dusk, Sat. 10 a.m.-dusk, Sun., 11 a.m.-dusk. 276 Roscoe Blvd. N., Ponte Vedra, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Concessions on the weekend. Pumpkin patch and homemade baked goods available. Family Fun Days on Oct. 20-21. For more information, please call 904-285-5347 or visit lordoflifepvb.org.
- Shores United Methodist Church – Oct. 12-Oct. 30. 724 Shores Blvd, St. Augustine, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Fall Festival is scheduled for Oct. 25, 3-6 p.m. For more information, please call 904-797-4416 or visit www.shoresumc.org.
- Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch – Sept. 28-Oct. 31, Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 2460 Counry Rd. 210 West, St. Johns, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Hayrides, bounce houses, petting zoo, cow train, mega slide, play area, corn maze, pumpkin cannon, picture taking zones, mini games and more. For more information, please call 904-342-2092.
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