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8/31/25 - By Charlotte B

Fall festivals in Orlando welcome the season of cooler temps, fun scares, and of course, all things pumpkin spice! Orlando fall festivals are popping up on the calendar so get outdoors and enjoy the (slightly) cooler weather. This is the best time of year in Central Florida for outdoor events. From food and cultural fall festivals near Orlando, to pumpkin patches and craft fairs, plan your upcoming weekends with our roundup of Orlando fall events. We've got pumpkin festivals, harvest events, county fairs, and more awaiting your eager Orlando kids! 

Tips for Visiting Fall Festivals with Kids

  • Go early to avoid crowds
  • Bring cash for food vendors and rides
  • Check for online tickets and reservations
  • Bring sunscreen and water...after all, this is still Florida
  • Be ready for photo ops (pumpkin patches, hay bales, characters)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: When are fall festivals in Orlando?

A: Fall festivals usually start after Orlando kids are in school for about two weeks, starting the end of August through mid November.

Q: Are these festivals stroller-friendly?

A: Many Orlando fall festivals welcome strollers and allow for easy ways to move through crowds. Keep in mind some county fairs and outdoor fairs may have uneven terrain.

Q: Should we buy tickets in advance?

A: Many of these Orlando festivals are free! Some, like those at Orlando theme parks, require advance tickets and/or reservations.

Q: What age are these fall festivals best for?

A: Most Orlando events offer activities for young children to teens, including hayrides, crafts, games, live music, and more. Some of the scarier Halloween events, like Universal's Halloween Horror Nights and SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream are geared for ages 13 and older. 

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Fall Festivals in Orlando and Central Florida

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Lake Buena Vista
August 15-October 31, 2025
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is back at Magic Kingdom! Event includes trick-or-treat trails, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, a Not-So-Spooky Fireworks Spectacular, and more. READ MORE

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Lake Buena Vista
August 28-November 22, 2025
Taste test foods from around the world, enjoy live entertainment, and embark on a family-friendly scavenger hunt at this annual Epcot festival. READ MORE

Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights

Orlando
August 29-November 2, 2025
Universal Orlando has been serving up scares for over 30 years with its Halloween Horror Nights event, featuring haunted houses, scare zones, live entertainment, and attractions. READ MORE

SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular

Orlando
August 30 - November 2, 2025
SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes, and more. Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore the decorated trail and meet colorful characters. READ MORE

SeaWorld Orlando Howl-O-Scream

Orlando
September 5 - November 1, 2025
Howl-O-Scream is back at SeaWorld, with haunted houses, scare zones, live shows, and nighttime coaster rides. READ MORE

Moon Over Avalon Night Market

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, September 6, 2025
This year's event embraces a vibrant Night Market theme, featuring an array of colorful lanterns to celebrate the Moon Festival. This evening event includes children’s arts & craft activities, DIY festival lanterns, food trucks, night market, and live performances. READ MORE

Clermont Sips & Salsa Festival

Clermont
Saturday, September 20, 2025
This annual event offers the community all things Salsa! A display of cultural cuisine will be available in a variety of dishes, accompanied by live salsa music and dancing. Plus lots of activities for the whole family. READ MORE

Nature Fest at Oakland Nature Preserve

Oakland
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Oakland Nature Preserve hosts its annual Nature Fest, featuring guided hikes, animal interactions, children's art tent, presentations, boat tours, and more. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms

Eustis
Weekends September 20-November 2, 2025
Amber Brooke Farms is hosting its annual fall festival. Explore a pumpkin patch, wander through golden flower fields, enjoy live music, festive treats, and fun activities for all ages. READ MORE

Lil' Bit of Life: Fall on the Farm

Mount Dora
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Guests are invited to enjoy a fun-filled fall day on the farm, complete with festive autumn décor, friendly farm animals, and activities for the whole family. READ MORE

City of Oviedo Oktoberfest

Oviedo - FREE
September 25-27, 2025
This three-day festival features authentic German beer, food, music, entertainment, contests, and more. Orlando Trachtenverein and King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band are the featured performers. READ MORE

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch at Santa's Farm

Eustis
Select days, September 27-November 1, 2025
Spend a fun fall day at Santa's Farm. Pick a pumpkin from the lot, visit Jack's barnyard animals, ride a horse or pony, and tour the farm on a hayride. There is also a play area with jump pillow, giant slide, barrel rides, zipline, Shark Tooth Beach, and more. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms

Clermont
Select days, September 27-November 16, 2025
The annual Fall Festival at Southern Hill Farms includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower field, petting zoo, kids zone, and much more. READ MORE

Great Scott Farms Fall Festival

Mount Dora
Weekends, September 27-November 24, 2024
This seven-acre corn maze is complete with interactive stations and a climbing tower. Additional activities include a smaller kids corn maze, pumpkin patch, tree maze, rope maze, large wooden castle playground, jumping pillow, hayride, zip line, 60-foot super slide, and more. READ MORE

Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival & Asian Cultural Expo

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Bring the family to Turkey Lake Park to learn about and celebrate Asian culture through exhibitions, performances, kids activities, crafts, and the Dragon Boat Festival. READ MORE

Orlando German Club’s Oktoberfest

Casselberry
October 4 & 5, 2025
The German American Society of Central Florida celebrates Oktoberfest with live music, shows, dancing, flag parade, kids corner, authentic German cuisine, vendors, and more. October 4 & 25, 2025 READ MORE

Renninger's Fall in the Field

Mount Dora - FREE
October 4 & 5, 2025
The annual Fall in the Field event at Renninger's Twin Markets includes a pumpkin patch full of heirloom pumpkins fresh from Ohio, as well as music, food, make-and-take crafts, and mini pumpkin decorating for kids. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Sunsational Farms

Umatilla
October 4 & 18, 2025
Visit the Big Orange at Sunsational Farms as it's transformed into Big Jack the jack-o-lantern for the annual fall festival. This open-air event includes u-pick mini pumpkins, pumpkin patch, carnival games, bee train, bounce houses, face painting, playgrounds, and more. READ MORE

Oktoberfest at Avalon Park

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, October 11, 2025
At Avalon Park's free family Oktoberfest event, browse vendors and food trucks while enjoying a polka band, alpine dancing, and other community performances. There is a kids area with a bounce park, and adults can stroll the beer garden.  READ MORE

Winter Park Autumn Art Festival

Winter Park - FREE
October 11 & 12, 2025
This annual community festival features live music and entertainment, children's art activities, food vendors, a beer garden, and of course, quality visual art. READ MORE

Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo

Orlando
Weekends, October 11-26, 2025
Celebrate Halloween at the fan-favorite Zoo Boo Bash, the perfect way for children and families to safely show off those Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat while enjoying the fun of the Zoo. The Zoo will have plenty of not-so-scary decorations, inflatables, a DJ with music for dancing, and trick-or-treat stations with candy that’s conservation-friendly. READ MORE

Farm Festival at Hastings Ranch & Farm

St. Cloud
Weekends, October 11-November 2, 2025
Hastings Ranch & Farm Fall Festival includes a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, barrel train, face painting, gem mining, and more. READ MORE

Apopka Fall Family Festival

Apopka
October 16-19, 2025
The annual Apopka Fall Family Festival includes carnival rides, live music, food, vendors and more. READ MORE

Rocktoberfest / Monster Splash Seaplane Fly-In

Tavares
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Join the City of Tavares for its annual Rocktoberfest featuring the Monster Splash Seaplane fly-in with a crowd favorite "pumpkin drop" contest, a live rock show, food trucks, vendors, contests, and more. READ MORE

Winter Springs Hometown Harvest

Winter Springs - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Winter Springs' annual fall festival, Hometown Harvest, invites the community to celebrate the beauty of autumn with a day full of family fun. Guests can enjoy free hayrides, live music, and plenty of activities for the kids. It promises to be an unforgettable event not to be missed. READ MORE

Winter Springs Hometown Harvest

Winter Springs - FREE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Winter Springs' annual fall festival, Hometown Harvest, invites the community to celebrate the beauty of autumn with a day full of family fun. Guests can enjoy free hayrides, live music, and plenty of activities for the kids. It promises to be an unforgettable event not to be missed. READ MORE

Mount Dora Craft Fair

Mount Dora
October 25 & 26, 2025
This popular craft fair held in historic Mount Dora features more than 350 exhibitors. Kids can enjoy an art tent and face painters. Live entertainment and festival food will round out the event. READ MORE

Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire

Tavares
November 1-2 & 8-9, 2025
Step back in time to the 1600s at the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire. This two-weekend event features artisans showcasing their talents in swords, candle making, leather work, corsets, kilts, and more. There are also stage shows, combat shows, food vendors, and kids entertainment including storytelling, a fairy grotto, and unicorns. READ MORE

Annunciation Catholic Church Fall Festival

Altamonte Springs
November 7 & 8, 2025
The Annunciation Catholic Church Fall Festival features games, inflatables, live entertainment, festival food, crafts, and a raffle. READ MORE

Greek Fest Orlando

Maitland
November 7-9, 2025
Families can enjoy authentic Greek food, Greek dancing, live music, a children's activity area, and much more at the annual Orlando Greek Fest. READ MORE

Fall Fiesta in the Park

Orlando - FREE
November 1 & 2, 2025
Take advantage of the beautiful weather and get the family outdoors to Lake Eola Park for the annual Fall Fiesta in the Park. Little ones can explore the kids zone, and adults can browse hundreds of artists and crafters from all over the United States. READ MORE

Growvember at Mead Botanical Garden

Winter Park - FREE
November 7 & 8, 2025
Stroll through Mead Botanical Garden for its annual plant sale, featuring a wide selection of plant vendors, exhibitors, kids activities, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and more. READ MORE

Great Day in the Country

Oviedo - FREE
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Great Day in the Country is Oviedo's annual arts and crafts festival, featuring more than 300 arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, special kids area, live entertainment, Student Art Fest, and more. READ MORE

Maker Faire Orlando

Orlando
November 8 & 9, 2025
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects. It's the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth – a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. READ MORE

Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival

Longwood - FREE
November 22 & 23, 2025
The annual Longwood Arts and Craft Festival features artist and crafter booths, live entertainment, and festival foods. READ MORE

Fusion Fest

Orlando - FREE
November 29 & 30, 2025
This free outdoor festival celebrates the diverse cultures that make Central Florida unique. Guests can enjoy cultural displays, arts and crafts, a kids village, field of flags, giant puppet friends, and more. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom
Avalon Town Founders Square
Clermont Waterfront Park
Oviedo Amphitheater and Cultural Center
Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
German American Society
Renninger's Florida Twin Markets
Central Park - Winter Park
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Lady Of The Lakes Renaissance Faire
Annunciation Catholic Church
Central Florida Fairgrounds
Historic Downtown Longwood
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

About the Author

Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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