With fall in full-swing many locals are searching for the perfect way to spend their evenings around town. Thanks to a variety of efforts from local businesses and organizations there are dozens of can’t miss events over the course of the next few weeks.
Whether you’re in the mood for a pumpkin patch adventure or are hoping to have a night filled with screams Plant City has something that everyone will enjoy.
This list was curated off of submissions to the Plant City Observer. For more fall festivities head to Facebook and search for local events.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Pumpkin Patch
First United Methodist Church of Plant City, 303 N. Evers St., invites the public out to its pumpkin patch, which is open from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. every day. You can come and take home your very own pumpkin or come out for some great photo opportunities.
Retro Movie Night: THE Nightmare Before Christmas
Few films kick off the spooky season for families like the beloved “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” This movie will be shown for free at Krazy Kup, 101 E. J. Arden Mays Blvd., starting at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25
Trick-or-Treat
A massive collaboration of Main Street Plant City and downtown businesses has led to a one-of-a-kind Trick-or-Treat event in the heart of historic downtown. The monthly Food Truck Rally in McCall Park, 100 N. Collins St., kicks off from 5 to 9 p.m. During that event, many local businesses are staying open late with buckets filled with treats they plan to pass out to anyone in a costume who walks by. The trick-or-treat party runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The following merchants will have special treats for you to enjoy: Brick City Bricks, Tub Treats, The Kandy Shoppe, The Corner Store, The Device Clinic, I Hate my Trainer, Tacos Piki, Carlson Gracie, The Mercantile, Blue Thumb, Krazy Kup, Mr. Sebas, Linda’s Crab Shack, Tennessee Jane, Roots Tap Room, Aim Lighting, Rocking Horse, Dark Horse Music, Valerie’s Attic and Generation Fun. The businesses will have large buckets of candy and many are giving out other goodies as well.
Grace Manor Trunk or Treat
Grace Manor, 765 W. Grant St., is hosting its Trunk or Treat event for children of all ages. Come on out from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to enjoy loads of candy as well as a vareity of contests and prizes.
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail
This is the final weekend for Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail, which opens at 7:30 p.m. along with Ominous Descent Haunted Attraction. The duo is teaming up again to bring Central Florida the top ranked haunted attraction experience in the state, I-4’s Premier Fear Park. The trail, 2837 S. Frontage Road, will host five different haunt experiences for 11 select nights running through Oct. 27. A complete list of times, dates and ticketing information can be found at sirhenryshauntedtrail.com or ominousdescent.com.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Harvest Fest 2019
City Pointe Church is hosting its annual Harvest Fest at Burchwood Park, 104 Lake Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join them for inflatables, trunk or treat, a scavenger hunt, food, prizes and giveaways.
Keel Farms Fall Harvest Days
This is the last weekend for Keel Farms Fall Harvest Days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road. Fall Harvest Days are completely free and feature a hay maze, vendors, bouncy house, kids farm experience, animal exhibits and feeding. All are included in free admission. Hayrides, u-picks and a pumpkin patch are available for a small fee.
Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Futch Entertainment presents the eighth annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze, 3002 Charlie Taylor Road, featuring a corn maze, pumpkins for sale, hay rides, games and simply enjoying the great outdoors. They have an abundance of food including BBQ, chicken tenders, homemade french fries, fall cakes and pies, roasted corn and more. Their vendors feature pumpkin painting, a butterfly experience, crafts, a balloon artist, handmade children’s clothing, face painting and more. Please check out futchentertainment.com/the-fox-squirrel-corn-maze/ for additional vendors. Most vendors are cash only. Tickets are $11 + tax 18 and older, $10 + tax ages three to 17, two and under are free. Admission booth accepts Cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Card-carrying heroes get $2 off admission. This is the last weekend for the 2019 Fox Squirrel Corn Maze.
YMCA Trunk or Treat
Join the Plant City Family YMCA, 1507 YMCA Place, for its Trunk or Treat from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be lots of goodies, games, crafts, music and prizes.
Trunk or Treat
Springhead United Methodist Church, 2301 Sparkman Road, is hosting Truck or Treat from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The free event will have loads of goodies for youth as well as hot dogs, beverages and chips.
Not-so-Scary
Costume Party
Chris Welbon Karate Clubs is inviting the public to join them in a Not-So-Scary Costume Party. The event is held at the Club, 204 N. Mobley St., and is open for anyone to attend. This will be a fun-filled night of food, fellowship and fun. Parents, drop your kids off and feel confident they are having a blast while you enjoy some quiet time. You do not need to be enrolled in karate classes to participate, so please invite your friends and family to join the party. They are filling up quickly but still have some spots left. Tickets are $25 for one child, $45 for two children and $15 for every additional child. Register by going to the event’s Facebook page and clicking on the link.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
Halloween Barktacular with Bonnie the Therapy Dog
Help Bonnie the Therapy Dog celebrate Halloween at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 McLendon St., by reading her a barktacular story. The event is at 4 p.m. and all children are invited to wear costumes and bring their spookiest story. Reading with Bonnie can help children improve reading, communication skills, and build confidence. Bonnie is a Shih Tzu Reading Therapy Dog certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
Fall Festival
First Baptist Church of Plant City, 3309 James L. Redman Pkwy., is hosting its fall festival from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There will be a trunk-or-treat, hayride, live music and more. Avoid the lines by pre-registering at fbcpc.com/fallfestival2019.