2026 Pumpkin Patch Hours and Events
Public Hours
Saturday Events 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Public Hours
The patch is open every day to the general public with no entry fee Oct 3rd through Oct 31st! Please be mindful of our hours.
Make sure you play safe and have loads of fun.
Patch Hours:
Monday thru Friday 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Field Trips
Saturday Events 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Public Hours
Trying to think of seasonal activities for your pre-school and elementary aged group? This is the one!
We've thought of everything from start to finish and the kids love it! For more information contact pumpkinpatchjax@gmail.com
Saturday Events 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday Events 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, October 3rd Fall Craft Fair 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
10-03-2026 Craft Fair Inflatable Obstacle Course
10-10-2026 Military Appreciation Day Inflatable Bounce House
10-17-2026 Bring Your Pet To The Patch Day Inflatable Bounce House
10-24-2026 Trick or Treat In The Patch Day Inflatable Bounce House
10-31-2026 BOGO Day Inflatable Bounce House
Saturday, October 3rd Fall Craft Fair 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, October 3rd Fall Craft Fair 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fall Craft Fair 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
If fall crafts are your passion, be sure to stop by and explore the creations of more than 30 local vendors.
You'll find a wide variety of unique items, including handcrafted goods, seasonal décor, specialty foods, and much more.
Contact Dawn Thompson at
for information.
Saturday October 24th Trunk or Treat 7:00 PM
Saturday October 24th Trunk or Treat 7:00 PM
Trunk or Treat Starting at 7:00 PM
Join us for our Annual Trunk or Treat event and enjoy an evening of family-friendly fall fun! Children of all ages are invited to dress in their favorite costumes and safely trick-or-treat in our parking lot enjoying our creatively decorated trunks filled with candy and treats.
Pumpkin Patch Volunteer Opportunities
Patch Set Up/Break Down Days
It's Patch Set Up Time!
Come Out and Join Us!
Saturday September 26th and November 7th
We need help with the following:
All Pumpkin Rack Set Up
All Photo Op Set Up
Patch Decorations
WE NEED LOTS OF HELP!
** Please email confirmation to Teresa Friley prior to the event **
1821 San Pablo Road S
Teresa Friley Patch Coordinator
(330-319-5024)
Pumpkin Unloading Thursdays
Pumpkins are coming! Pumpkins are coming!
The arrival of pumpkin season is just around the corner, and we need your help! Each week, we receive more than a thousand pumpkins that must be unloaded, sorted, and arranged throughout the patch.
Join us for one of our favorite annual traditions as we unload the pumpkin truck and prepare for another exciting season. Whether you're a longtime volunteer or helping for the first time, your assistance makes a tremendous difference.
All ages are welcome.
We need help on the following dates:
Every Thursday, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22
starting at 5:00 PM
**Please email confirmation to Teresa Friley prior to the event **
1821 San Pablo Road S
Teresa Friley Patch Coordinator
(330-319-5024)
Bright Futures for High School Volunteers
Bright Futures for High School Volunteers
We are approved for the Bright Futures Scholarship!
Whether you need volunteer hours for school, community service requirements, scouting programs, clubs, or other organizations, we are happy to help. Our Volunteer Coordinator is available to assist with scheduling shifts, answering questions, and providing all necessary documentation to ensure you receive full credit for your service hours.
Please email contact for more information
1821 San Pablo Road S
Teresa Friley Patch Coordinator
(330-319-5024)
About US
Toot! Toot!
Celebrating the Good Your Support Makes Possible
This is where we get to celebrate YOU and share the incredible impact your donations and volunteer support make possible.
The Jacksonville Pumpkin Patch is proudly hosted and managed by Isle of Faith United Methodist Church and was recently recognized as the #1 Outstanding Patch Appeal among more than 800 churches and organizations nationwide served by Pumpkins USA. Even more remarkable, our Pumpkin Patch is operated entirely by volunteers. Every person you meet in the patch is generously giving their time and talents to support this ministry and the community it serves.
For years, the Pumpkin Patch has remained a free community event, and we are committed to keeping it that way. Our volunteers strive to share the love of Christ through service, kindness, and fellowship. Whether we're helping you find the perfect pumpkin, offering a prayer, cleaning up the patch, or simply greeting you with a warm smile, our hope is that every visit leaves you feeling welcomed, valued, and loved.
How Your Donations Make a Difference
The proceeds from the Pumpkin Patch help support missions and ministries both here in Jacksonville and around the world. Each year, our mission team prayerfully selects organizations and outreach efforts that will receive support through Pumpkin Patch donations. After covering the cost of the pumpkins, funds are distributed to these missions and to the ongoing ministries of Isle of Faith UMC.
Over the years, your generosity has helped support (to mention a few):
- Homeless rehabilitation programs in Jacksonville Beach
- Assistance for low-income families in our local community
- Children's home initiatives
- Support for impoverished families in Angola, Africa
- Medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic
- Operation Christmas Child
- And many other life-changing ministries
Every pumpkin purchased, every donation made, and every volunteer hour given helps spread hope, compassion, and Christ's love to people both near and far.
The Good Begins at the Source
Many visitors ask where our pumpkins come from. Our pumpkins are grown in New Mexico through a partnership with the Navajo Nation. Together, they cultivate more than 1,200 acres—nearly two square miles—of pumpkins each year.
During the September and October harvest season, the operation employs more than 700 Native Americans and maintains a full-time, year-round staff comprised entirely of Native Americans. This partnership provides meaningful employment and economic opportunity in a region where unemployment rates have historically been as high as 42%.
In addition, the pumpkins are non-GMO and grown using responsible agricultural practices, helping to provide a quality product while minimizing environmental impact.
Thank you for being part of this important ministry and for helping us share faith, hope, and love with our community and beyond.
Teresa Friley
Pumpkin Patch Coordinator
