Santa Rosa County Fall Events: Pumpkin Patches, Concerts, Markets Light Up Season

Santa Rosa County is rolling out a full slate of fall activities through November, with something for every age and interest.

Families looking for classic autumn fun can head to Holland Farms Pumpkin Patch & Maze near Milton, open daily through November 1, which offers hayrides, an 8-acre corn maze, zip lines, train rides, and a free cup of boiled peanuts with admission. Sweet Season Farms, also near Milton, runs its 18th annual corn maze and pumpkin patch on weekends through November 8, featuring over 25 farm activities, u-pick sunflowers in October, and food vendors including a farm bakery.

For live music, Bands on the Blackwater offers free outdoor Friday-night concerts downtown Milton from 7 to 9 p.m. through October, with performances by Symphonic Thunder, Bone Dry Band, Anthony Crawford, Blackwater Country, and The Modern Eldorados. Meanwhile, Adventures Unlimited in the Blackwater River State Forest near Milton offers canopy zip-line tours and canoeing through November, plus cabin and campsite stays for those wanting an overnight adventure.

Shoppers will find the Highway 87 Outdoor Market in Navarre running the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., featuring farm-to-table vendors and crafts. Sand Dollar Plaza in Navarre hosts "Party in the Plaza" Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with merchant specials and community events. For details on any event, Santa Rosa County Communications & Media Relations provides contact information and websites for each venue.