The fall is quite possibly the best time of year in Central
Florida. After making it through an
incredibly hot summer, we are finally rewarded with quite possibly the best
weather in the world, and our wonderful community does not disappoint, with so
many incredible things to do.
Below, you will find a list of things to do, sure to keep
you busy throughout the entire fall season!
First off, of course, let’s get the big theme park events,
that are on-going, out of the way:
Disney’s Food and Wine Festival (Mid September-Mid November)
Yeah, it’s the Mouse.
Doesn’t matter. If you haven’t
been, you should go. Definitely a great
time.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival/
Howl-O-Scream, Busch Gardens (Ending October 30th)
Pretty self-explanatory…halloween at Busch Gardens. Good times.
https://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa/howloscream
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Disney World, (Ending
October 30th)
Again…think Mickey, not so scary, and Halloween party. This is a knockout with the kids.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/magic-kingdom/mickeys-not-so-scary-halloween-party/
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular (Ending October 30th)
Again, another great family friendly event at one of our
theme parks.
https://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/spooktacular
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 26 (Mid
September-October 31st)
Considered one of the premier Halloween events in the
country, Universal definitely does not disappoint. Think twice before bringing the little ones…it
may be on the intense side.
http://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/orlando/
A Petrified Forest 2016, Altamonte Springs (Sept 30-Oct 30)
Another great Halloween event. This is one of Central Florida’s premier
events. There are kid friendly days, so
just make sure the day you go matches your needs.
http://www.apetrifiedforest.com/
Food & Wine Weekends, Waldorf Astoria Resort (Mid
September-Mid November)
A celebration of the finest wines and culinary arts, this is
a great date night idea.
***Bonus*** The Waldorf Astoria
also provides complimentary transportation to Epcot and Disney World, meaning,
this would be a wonderful way to double up with this and the Epcot Food and
Wine Festival.
Ok…so...there’s already almost enough to keep you busy,
right? Sit tight…we are just getting
started. Please make sure to verify all
info prior to attending event(s):
10/7 Get Your Jazz On, The Alfond Inn, Winter Park
Live Jazz, unlimited drinks and food
http://www.thealfondinn.com/the-hotel/upcoming-events/
10/8 Coming Out With Pride Orlando, Lake Eola, Downtown
Orlando
Orlando’s premier LGBTQ Event
www.comeoutwithpride.com
10/8 Viva Osceola, Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Osceola County’s premier Latin Festival
http://business.kissimmeechamber.com/events/details/viva-osceola-2016-10-08-2016-827
10/8 Dr Phillips Food
Truck Family Fall Festival, 7682 Dr Phillips Boulevard
Food trucks, live music, art, vendors
http://mycentralfloridafamily.com/dr-phillips-food-truck-family-fall-festival/
10/15 Orange Fiesta in the Park, Jay Blanchard Park
Soccer tournament, players from Orlando City and Orlando
Pride, Live music
http://fiestainthepark.com/
10/15 Creative City Project 2016, Downtown Orlando
Orlando Ballet performs, as well as La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil,
and countless other creative arts. Truly
a can't miss event
http://www.creativecityproject.com/
10/15 7th Annual Asian Cultural Expo, Turkey Lake
at Bill Frederick Park
Asian culture on exhibit…foods, performances, artwork, all
on display.
http://asiatrend.org/asian-cultural-expo/
10/16 Latin Food and Wine Festival, Orlando City Hall
Commons
An exploration of food, wine, music, and arts from Latin
America
http://www.latinfoodandwine.com/
10/16 Orlando Jerk and Caribbean Culture Festival, Central
Florida Fairgrounds
Everything Caribbean, from food, to music, culture, art, and
vendors.
http://orlandojerkfestival.com/
10/19 The Buster Kenton Exhibit Opening Reception, Osceola
County Welcome Center
Art exhibit exploring the essence of the Florida cowboy.
http://osceolahistory.org/event/the-buster-kenton-exhibit-opening-reception/
10/21,
Magnolia Park’s Pumpkin Festival, Magnolia Park, Apopka Florida
Free hayrides, costume contest, bonfire, marshmallow contest.
http://mycentralfloridafamily.com/magnolia-parks-pumpkin-festival/
10/22, America On Tap, Osceola Heritage Park
Over 100 Craft beers, live entertainment
http://americaontap.com/kissimmee-fl/
10/22, 11th Annual Central Florida Veg Fest,
Orlando Festival Park
One of the country’s premier vegetarian festivals.
http://www.cfvegfest.org/
11/13, Orlando Japan Festival, The Village at Hunter’s Creek
Japanese food, music, performances, artwork, and other
Japanese vendors
10/1-12/11, Scott’s Corn Maze Adventure, Long and Scott
Farms
7 acre corn maze, bounce houses, kids zip lines and other
great family activities.
http://www.longandscottfarms.com/events-calendar.html
10/7-10/9, Spooky Empire, Orange County Convention Center
Halloween festivities, face-painting, safe zone for
children.
http://www.spookyempire.com/
10/7-10/9, Annunciation Fall Festival, Annunciation Catholic
Church
Pumpkin patch, crafts, bingo…and a $10,000 cash raffle!
http://mycentralfloridafamily.com/annunciation-fall-festival/
10/8-10/9 Vintage Venure Car Show, Lakeridge Winery and
Vineyards
Classic cars, music, and wine sampling.
https://www.lakeridgewinery.com/Events/event.php?id=13151590691707
10/8-10/9, Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, Central Park,
Winter Park
One of the country’s longest running art festivals, artist
from all over the world come exhibit their work.
http://winterpark.org/events-programs/winter-park-autumn-art-festival/
10/13-10/16 Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach
The country’s premier motorcycle festival
http://www.daytonabeach.com/biketoberfest/
10/13-10/16, American International Motorcycle Expo, Orange
County Convention Center
Everything Motorcycle related will be here
http://www.aimexpousa.com/
10/15-10/16, Winter Springs ArtOBERFEST, Winter Springs Town
Center
German beer and food, live music, and art vendors from all
over the country.
http://www.wsfota.org/
10/19-10/23, Orlando Film Festival, Cobb
Plaza Cinema Café
Your source for great indie films from all over the country.
http://orlandofilmfest.com/
10/20-10/23, Southwest Fall Festival, Holy Family Catholic Church
Carnival rides, bingo, beer and wine gardens, live music and carnival
favorites.
http://www.southwestfallfest.com/locationhours.html
10/21-10/23, Freak Show Horror Film Festival, Premier Cinema 14 at
Fashion Square Mall
Filmmakers of the horror scene compete for the “Freaky” award,
filmmakers from all over the world converge on the Fashion Square Mall theater
for this great festival.
https://www.everfest.com/e/freak-show-horror-film-festival-orlando-fl
10/22-10/23 32nd Annual Mount Dora Craft Fair, Downtown
Mount Dora
Over 400 craft exhibitors from all over the country, with live music
and food.
https://mountdoracraftfair.com/
10/22-10/23 The Maker’s Faire, Central Florida Fairgrounds
Anything technology and engineering related, in addition to handmade
goods from independent merchants, from all over the world.
http://www.makerfaireorlando.com/
10/25-10/26, Pumpkins and Ponies Festival, Painted Oaks Academy
Exactly what it says…pumpkins, ponies, and festival!
www.paintedoaksacademy.com
10/31-11/2, Community Harvest Festival, All Souls Catholic Church,
Sanford
Free Admission, Free Parking, music, food, and good times
11/4-11/6, Greek Fest Orlando, 2016, Holy Trinity Greek
Orthodox Church
Greek Food, dancers, live music, and much, much more.
http://www.orlandogreekfest.com/
11/12-11/20, Festival of Trees, Orlando Museum of Art
Watch the Orlando Museum of Art be transformed into a wonderland,
complete with trees, gingerbread houses, and more.
http://omart.org/events/festival_of_trees