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Fruitville Grove hosts families for fall fun

Hayrides, a pumpkin patch and vendors attract families for a day at Fruitville Grove.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 10:00 p.m. October 18, 2015
  • Sarasota
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Just because the leaves don't change color doesn't mean families can't take in all the season of autumn has to offer. 

One place that allows families to frolic through a pumpkin patches is Fruitville Grove. Every weekend through October the grove is open to all to enjoy a day outdoors with hayrides, vendors, a petting zoo, face painting and produce. 

Sisters Leila and Brynlee Brewer pain pumpkins together.
Sisters Leila and Brynlee Brewer pain pumpkins together.
Alexandra and Aga Darbyshire picked our their perfect pumpkin.
Alexandra and Aga Darbyshire picked our their perfect pumpkin.
Amelia, Olivia and Owen Bankirk have their photo taken.
Amelia, Olivia and Owen Bankirk have their photo taken.
Finnley O'Connor picks out pumpkins with her mother Emma.
Finnley O'Connor picks out pumpkins with her mother Emma.
Fruitville Grove also carries heirloom pumpkins.
Fruitville Grove also carries heirloom pumpkins.
Kim White brings in another pallet of pumpkins.
Kim White brings in another pallet of pumpkins.
Lillian and Owen Sharpenter frolic in the pumpkins while there mother Lindsay Sharpenter tries to snap a photo.
Lillian and Owen Sharpenter frolic in the pumpkins while there mother Lindsay Sharpenter tries to snap a photo.
Lindsey Bankirk photographs her children Amelia, Olivia and Owen.
Lindsey Bankirk photographs her children Amelia, Olivia and Owen.
Michael Ledford and his daughter Lexi help feed some of the Fruitville Grove goats.
Michael Ledford and his daughter Lexi help feed some of the Fruitville Grove goats.
Nancy and Bella Flannagan with Mark Bakara and Chewy.
Nancy and Bella Flannagan with Mark Bakara and Chewy.
Families gathered at Fruitville Grove to take photos, purchase pumpkins and enjoy a day outdoors.
Families gathered at Fruitville Grove to take photos, purchase pumpkins and enjoy a day outdoors.
Children were allowed to paint and decorate pumpkins to take home.
Children were allowed to paint and decorate pumpkins to take home.
Parker Matthews tries to help capture a rooster that was on the loose.
Parker Matthews tries to help capture a rooster that was on the loose.
Richard and Simone Dixon with their children William and Emilie.
Richard and Simone Dixon with their children William and Emilie.
Jack Gingras pokes his head through the pumpkin cutout.
Jack Gingras pokes his head through the pumpkin cutout.
Along with pumpkins, families can also pick up fall produce like theses colorful corn on the cobs.
Along with pumpkins, families can also pick up fall produce like theses colorful corn on the cobs.

 

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