Pumpkin picking day trips from Fort Myers

9 pumpkin patches are within about 110 miles of downtown Fort Myers in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 59 miles away. Near Fort Myers the season usually runs October. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.

5 well-known pumpkin patches near Fort Myers

• Dave's Pumpkin Patch
  Brandon · Christmas tree farm
  About 92 miles from downtown Fort Myers
• Hunsader Farms
  Bradenton · U-pick farm
  Season: Sep-early Jun; strawberries Dec-Apr; citrus Nov-Apr; pumpkin festival Oct
  About 62 miles from downtown Fort Myers
• Ananda Farm
  Terra Ceia · U-pick farm
  About 78 miles from downtown Fort Myers
• Fruitville Grove
  Sarasota · Farm stand
  Season: Strawberries Dec-Apr; pumpkin patch Oct; closed summer
  About 59 miles from downtown Fort Myers
• Christmas Tree Flocking Inc
  Brandon · Christmas tree farm
  About 92 miles from downtown Fort Myers

...and 4 more pumpkin patches within a day trip of Fort Myers - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go pumpkin picking near Fort Myers?

FarmScout lists 9 pumpkin patches within about 110 miles of downtown Fort Myers. Well-known ones include Dave's Pumpkin Patch in Brandon, Hunsader Farms in Bradenton, Ananda Farm in Terra Ceia.

When is pumpkin picking season near Fort Myers?

Near Fort Myers, the season usually runs October. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Fort Myers?

The closest pumpkin patch in FarmScout is about 59 miles from downtown Fort Myers in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.