Half the fun of Halloween is the prep. Let your munchkin pick his favorite pumpkin and snap at least one obligatory photo at your favorite pumpkin patch. Opening dates & hours vary by location – be sure to call before you go. Looking for more fun? Check out our top costume destinations and 10 infant costumes that made us smile...

• Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade. Over 2,500 pumpkins in all sizes will be available seven days at aweek at this annual patch. Carving kits, pie-making and photo opps with a wooden pumpkin, hay & scarecrows will all be on site. Open daily 9am-9pm. 2805 SW 32 Ave, Miami.
• Flamingo Road Nursery. Venture to Broward for weekend hayrides, pumpkin picking and a patining activity area. 1655 S Flamingo Rd, Davie; 954-476-7878
• Key Biscayne Community Church. Pumpkins, white pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks and Halloween supplies standing by to make your house Halloween friendly. 355 Glenridge Rd, Key Biscayne; 305-361-2411
• The Little Farm. Arguably the best “fall” experience in South Florida. Head (way) south to the Farm for pumpkin picking, a petting farm, pony rides, cider, snacks, scarecrows & holiday décor. It’s a photo shoot waiting to happen. Beware – weekend crowds tend to be sizeable. 13401 SW 224 St, Miami; 305-258-3186
• Miami Lakes United Methodist Church. Pumpkins and assorted holiday activities run from Oct 7-31. 14800 NW 67 Ave, Miami Lakes; 305-821-7274
• Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School. Pumpkins a plenty waiting to be brought home. 602 NE 96 St, Miami Shores; 305-754-9541
• St John’s on the Lake. Pumpkins ripe for the picking in the heart of Miami Beach. 4760 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach; 305-531-7166