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Pumpkin patches and Halloween events are popping up at area churches and other locations this fall in St. Augustine and St. Johns County. To submit an event, please email totallystaugustine@gmail.com
PUMPKIN PATCHES
The Maze at Sykes Family Farms
Oct. 7-30: Nine acres of a local farm becomes The Maze each October at Sykes Family Farm — with live music, the maze, games such as a corn cannon, live animals and more at 5995 Brough Road in Elkton, just off State Road 207. The event includes a 9-acre maze, farm animals, hayrides, children’s play area, pumpkin patch, food vendors, artisans and fall fun. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. every Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday. Live music by The Willow Sisters from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15; and a Life South Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 (free entrance to the maze with blood donation). More details at www.sycofarms.com
First United Methodist Church
- October 7-Until the pumpkins are gone: First United Methodist Church, 118 King St., offers pumpkins of all sizes, available this month in downtown St. Augustine. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday-Friday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Prices range from 50 cents to $35. Call 904-829-3459.
River of Life United Methodist Church
- Oct. 3-30: The pumpkins arrive on Oct. 3 at River of Life United Methodist Church, 2600 Race Track Road, in the Julington Creek area. Hours are 2-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. A portion of proceeds from pumpkin patch sales benefit the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home and other ministries in the church each year. Call 904-230-2955 or go to www.rolumc.com
Shores United Methodist Church
- Oct. 15-30: The pumpkins will arrive Oct. 15 at Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Blvd., St. Augustine, between the Golf Course Clubhouse and Hartley Elementary. Mini-pumpkins, pie pumpkins and all all sizes in-between. Pumpkin prices vary depending on size of the pumpkin. Patch hours are 2-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 12-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Sunday worship services are inside at 8:45 a.m. (traditional) and 11 a.m. (contemporary). Rev. Carolyn Westlake is the pastor. Call 904-797-4416 or go to www.shoresumc.org
