Starbucks is already pumping out those Pumpkin Spice Lattes, which means fall is unofficially here. And with many fall events already on the calendar, it’s not too early to start planning which Central Florida fall festivals you want to visit.
Whether you’re searching for a family event or something spookier, Orlando and its suburbs have plenty of festive fall options. So grab your Pumpkin Spice Latte and check out this list of Central Florida fall festivals.
39th Annual Fall Festival at Lukas Nursery
Stop by the 39th Annual Fall Festival at Lukas Nursery, then pick up some plants while you’re there. The Oviedo nursery’s long-running fall festival is a favorite of local families. This year’s festival will take place on October 19-20.
The festival will have a dunk tank, hayride, farm animals, pumpkin painting, and more. It’ll also include something called a “corn kernel pit,” which sounds vaguely ominous but is apparently the farm equivalent of a ball pit.
Tickets are $10-$20. If you want to do the hayride but not the other festival activities, you can buy a hayride-only ticket.
Address: 1909 Slavia Road, Oviedo, FL 32765
Fall Festival at Painted Oaks Academy
If you’re looking for Central Florida fall festivals, try Painted Oaks Academy, located near the University of Central Florida.
The equestrian school and ranch hosts a fun event each year. I went with a friend during the pandemic, and we had a great time wandering the corn maze and visiting the horse stables.
This year, Painted Oaks Academy will run its annual pumpkin patch from October 5-31 from 11am-6pm. The fall festival takes place on weekends only.
Address: 15100 Lake Pickett Road, Orlando, FL 32820
Fall on the Farm at Grande Lakes Orlando
For an elevated fall festival experience, try Fall on the Farm at Grande Lakes Orlando. This upscale resort is throwing a fall extravaganza on its lawn from October 12-13.
Like other Central Florida fall festivals, this festival will have the traditional hayrides and live music. But it’ll also feature some unusual offerings, such as archery, a falconry exhibit, and laser skeet shooting.
Tickets are $49 plus tax for adults and $30 plus tax for children ages 3-12. It’s definitely the fanciest of the Central Florida fall festivals.
Address: 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837
Fall on the Farm Festival and Horse Costume Parade
Horses are the main attraction at the Fall on the Farm Festival and Horse Costume Parade. This festival takes place on October 13 at Crossroads Corral in Longwood. In addition to enjoying fall-themed activities and food, you’ll get to watch a parade of horses dressed in costume.
Tickets are $25 per family (not per person). Pony rides will also be available for $10.
Address: 205 Lazy Acres Lane, Longwood, FL 32750
City of St. Cloud Fall Festival
The City of St. Cloud Fall Festival is set for October 12-13. This annual event, hosted by The Ranch at St. Cloud, has vendors, music, a corn maze, and other family activities. Tickets are $10.
Address: 5452 Jones Road, St. Cloud, FL 34771
9th Annual Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival
Nobody does fall quite like Southern Hill Farms in Clermont. The farm will host its 9th Annual Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival every Thursday-Sunday from September 28-November 17.
This event is jam-packed with fall treats and activities, such as s’mores and apple cider donuts, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, and wagon rides.
You can enjoy live music while soaking up the fall atmosphere. And there’s a dedicated Kids Zone, where little ones can enjoy a variety of activities and rides.
Tickets are available for $25 starting Sunday, September 1, and must be purchased in advance on the farm’s website.
Address: 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont, FL, 34714
Lake Catherine Farms Fall Festival
Lake Catherine Farms in Groveland is hosting its annual fall festival on Fridays-Sundays from September 27-October 27.
This is one of the more popular Central Florida Fall festivals. With musicians, food, a pumpkin patch, and a children’s playground, the festival is free and all-ages friendly.
But that’s not all. The farm also offers three ticketed Halloween attractions:
- The Fall Scavenger Hunt Maze, a kid-friendly corn maze
- The Haunted Halloween Maze, themed to the chilling tale of a little girl who vanished a century ago (Friday and Saturday nights)
- The Dark Forest Trail of Terror, a terrifying journey through the woods (Friday and Saturday nights)
Admission to the farm is free. Admission to the mazes is $8-$30 depending on the maze and whether you’re buying in advance or at the gate.
The Haunted Halloween Maze and Dark Forest Trail of Terror tend to sell out nightly, so buy your tickets in advance.
Address: 5849 Lake Catherine Road, Groveland, FL 34736
Fall Festival at Great Scott Farms
A 7-acre corn maze is the highlight of the Fall Festival at Great Scott Farms in Mount Dora. The annual festival takes place on weekends from September 28-November 4.
The festival is full of classic fall activities, including pumpkin picking and hayrides. One of the more unique attractions is the night maze, open from 6-10pm. Other family attractions include a jumping pillow, bubble barn, and castle playground.
Tickets are available for $18 starting Tuesday, September 10 at 8am.
Address: 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Have a down-home fall festival experience at the Harvest Holler Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Polk City.
This fall festival takes place on a working farm. The event runs Fridays-Sundays from September 20-November 17.
The festival has some unique attractions in addition to its corn maze, hayride, and pumpkin patch. Among the festival offerings are:
- Hay Mountain
- Mini golf
- Tire swings
- A washtub full of minnows and tadpoles for kids to catch
- A farm combine that’s been converted into a slide
Tickets are $14-$17.
Address: 950 Tavares Road, Polk City, FL 33868
Springtime Farms 2024 Farm Festival
If you like animals, the 2024 Fall Festival at Springtime Farms is the event for you.
The 40-acre ranch in Polk City is home to over 200 animals. At the festival, visitors will get the chance to hold and feed some of them.
The festival runs on weekends from October 5-27. Festival activities include an inflatable corn maze, haunted trail, and pedal karts. Families can take home one free pumpkin per child.
Tickets are $13 ($11 for seniors and military) plus a $3 fee.
Address: 18150 Commonwealth Avenue, Polk City, FL 33868
A Lot of Pumpkins
A pumpkin patch at a Christmas tree farm? Sounds like The Nightmare Before Christmas, but it’s actually A Lot of Pumpkins. Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest in Eustis hosts this fall festival on weekends from September 23-October 30 (with select weekdays in October).
This fall event will include a pumpkin patch, farm animal petting zoo, hayride, and kids play area. There’s even a trail to wander down (called the “Slight Fright Trail”) and a maze to navigate. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can do horse and pony rides or zipline rides on select days for an extra fee.
The farm will host Doggie Dress-Up Days with twice-daily costume contests. And on October 28-30, you can trick or treat at the farm.
Tickets are $9.95-$20.95.
Address: 35317 Huff Road, Eustis, FL 32736
Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival
The Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival in Eustis will feature over 40 activities. Options include pumpkin and flower picking, a hemp maze, a petting zoo, and hayrides. You can also test your aim at the archery and gel blaster ranges.
The festival takes place on weekends and select weekdays from September 21-November 3. It’ll feature themed weekends, so check the website to see what’s happening before you visit. Tickets are $14.95.
Address: 36111 N CR 44A Eustis, FL 32736
Fall Festival at Sunsational Farms
Ever seen that giant orange by the road as you’re driving through Umatilla? If the answer is yes, then you’ve found the site of the Fall Festival at Sunsational Farms. The Big Orange, as it’s known, will become a Big Jack O’Lantern for the farm’s annual festival.
This free festival will offer carnival games, a bounce house, face painting, and more. You can also buy full-size and mini pumpkins here.
The festival will be held every Saturday from September 28-October 19. On October 26, the farm will run a “tent or treat” event instead of the festival.
Address: 40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla, FL 32784
Harvest Fields Corn Maze & Hay Ride
Located about 40 minutes from Orlando in DeLand, you’ll find the Harvest Fields Corn Maze & Hay Ride. This event takes place on a sprawling 100-acre farm and offers a corn maze, duck races, hay fort, hayrides, and more.
When it comes to hayrides, you have three options to choose from:
- A lighted hayride for younger visitors
- An adult lighted hayride
- The Fields of Fright hayride for thrill-seekers. This is a multi-part experience that includes the hayride, two haunted houses, and a haunted corn maze.
The festival takes place on weekends from October 5-27. Fields of Fright will run on Friday and Saturday nights from October 11-26. Tickets are $10-$25.
Address: 3000 N. Spring Garden Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724
Conclusion: Central Florida Fall Festivals to Visit in 2024
There’s something cozy and nostalgic about fall festivals. Whether you’re searching for the best pumpkin or getting lost in a corn maze, these events get you in the fall spirit—even when it’s 95 degrees out.
There are many Central Florida fall festivals happening this year, so you can easily get your fall fix. And maybe you can pick up a Pumpkin Spice Latte on the way.