When the weather cools down here in Sunny Florida, the family fall Florida adventures begin.
Some of my favorite childhood memories are of my brother and I taking trips to the local orange groves as a family down in South Florida. There was something special about the sweet smell of citrus in the air, rows upon rows of trees with that delicious, orange fruit ready for the picking, the wild life (including live gators) and of course the orange flavored bubble gum we always took home from the shop.
Those groves are long gone now, but we’ve found an even more amazing citrus haven, right here in Central Florida.
The Showcase of Citrus
This place is an incredible scene, jam-packed with entertainment the entire family will enjoy. From perusing the Old Time Country Store for unique Florida delights or a world famous orange creamsicle, to taking a Monster Truck Tour of the 2,500 acre ranch.
Pumpkin Ponderosa
And the Pumpkin Ponderosa and other outdoor events are a must do!
We recently went for the pumpkin-season activities and were delighted at all there was for us and the kids to do.
The first stop was a photo opp at their super cute seasonal setups.
Next, the kids picked out their own white pumpkins from the patch.
For $5 a pumpkin, they were able to paint and glitter them right there for free. (And it was a mess, so better there than at home and I didn’t have to deal with any clean up.)
The hayride was a perfect and quick way to tour the groves while we were there and learn all about the different varieties they have on property. Did you know that you can pick them yourself when they ripen in December?
Under the pavilion there was a little bar serving ice cold beverages (my Dad and I indulged in a delicious Medalla) and it was a great place to hang out in the shade.
Especially after perusing the food truck selections for a snack. The empanadas were amazing!
All while the kids played on the playground by the picturesque lake.
We enjoyed all this and didn’t even make it onto the main property, where they have tons of things to do like gem mining and feeding the farm animals for the kids, and a full bar with wine tastings and mimosas.
Any time of the year, The Showcase of Citrus is a great place to take the family. But it’s especially fun during the Fall, when the weather is dreamy. Check it out when your looking for an experience that you (and your kids) will remember forever!
Other Family Fall Florida Adventures
More Florida Fall Adventures are coming your way, but for now, check out some tips on enjoying a day at Disney with a toddler. First one, is go in the Fall. 😉
This is not a sponsored post and all opinions are my own. Thanks for reading!
Great fun!