Miami may not see the leaves change like the rest of the country, but that doesn’t mean the Sunshine State cannot celebrate the season. As autumn arrives, embrace the bucolic spirit and fall in love with the season at these South Florida farms.
The Berry Farm
Nothing says fall like blooming sunflowers and pumpkins. The Berry Farm, one of the city’s premier countryside destinations, once again hosts its annual Harvest Festival, complete with a corn maze, hayrides and, of course, a pumpkin patch. The seventh annual festival delivers plenty of fall photo opportunities, weekend live music, a five-acre corn maze and a German-inspired closing celebration. 13720 SW 216th St., Miami, visittheberryfarm.com
Tinez Farms
Indulge in a full-sensory experience year- round with Tinez Farms’ expansive list of festive events and attractions. This isn’t just a market, but a family-friendly experience for a fall-themed outdoor excursion. This season, Harvest Festival Market returns with live music, fall-themed bites, family-friendly activities, a wild animal show and more. 16405 SW 177th Ave., Miami, tinezfarms.com
Pinto’s Farms
Get into the autumnal spirit with Pinto’s Farm’s annual Pumpkin Patch. The family- friendly tradition brings autumn to South Florida with a corn maze, tractor and boat rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, bounce pads and plenty of festive photo opportunities. Of course, no visit is complete without picking out the perfect pumpkin. Select dates are also dog-friendly, so four-legged family members can join in on the festivities. 14890 SW 216th St., Miami, pintofarm.com