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Fall in Central Florida does not always feel like fall, but the festivals around Orlando make up for the missing chill. Just a short drive from the theme parks, you can pick pumpkins, wander through corn mazes, meet farm animals, and shop from local artists without fighting big tourist crowds.
Locals already know these spots fill up fast on autumn weekends, and most of them run only a few weeks each year. Here are nine festivals and farm days worth planning your Saturday around, most of them cheap and family friendly.
1. Fall Festival of the Arts – DeLand, DeLand, FL
Downtown DeLand turns into an open-air gallery when this annual arts festival rolls in, and the whole thing takes over Woodland Boulevard.
Instead of tractors and hayrides, you get rows of vendors, live music, and food that keeps you strolling for hours. Artists and art lovers gather here, so it fits people who want a fall outing that leans creative rather than agricultural.
The setting is one of the biggest draws. DeLand’s historic main street already has character, and the festival adds to it with booths, performances, and plenty to eat.
Located about 40 miles north of Orlando in Volusia County, it makes an easy day trip if you want to browse handmade work, listen to music, and grab a bite in one walkable stretch. Restrooms are available onsite, and the crowd here is welcoming and inclusive.
2. Long & Scott Farms, Mt Dora, FL
Known as the home of Zellwood Sweet Corn, this working farm turns into a fall destination once the pumpkins and gourds come out.
The Maps overview lays out exactly what you get: country market, fall festival, pumpkin patch, u-pick, homegrown produce, corn maze, and sunflowers. That is a lot packed into one rural stop.
The market is a highlight on its own. You can grab fresh sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, and a wide selection of gourds, mini pumpkins, and pie pumpkins for decorating or baking.
The corn maze pulls families back year after year, and plenty of local kids first visited on school or scout trips. Found at 26216 County Rd 448A in Lake County, northwest of Orlando, it is open weekends with free parking, so weekend mornings are your window to shop and explore before the heat sets in.
3. Violette Hill Hay Farm, Mt Dora, FL
Newer to the scene, this farm opened in 2024 and quickly built a reputation for a wallet-friendly fall festival that keeps kids busy.
Admission for the fall experience runs around 10 to 12 dollars per person, which makes it one of the more affordable full festival days near Orlando. Families come for the seasonal pumpkin patch and stay for the animals.
What sets it apart is the animal lineup. There is a charming animal cafe, a playground shared with goats, huggable mini cows, and pony rides, plus a farm school and toddler classes during the year.
Kids tend to leave worn out and happy. Sitting at 5505 N Orange Blossom Trail just northwest of Orlando, it is open Wednesday through Sunday with free parking, and buying tickets online ahead of time makes the visit smoother.
4. Hastings Ranch & Farm, St Cloud, FL
Two hundred acres of rustic ranch land give this St Cloud spot room to spread out, and the fall festival uses that space well.
The Maps summary describes a fun fall festival with a corn maze, pony rides, and a pumpkin patch, and there is enough here to fill a full day. Live music and hay rides round out the lineup, and an air-conditioned hall gives you a break from the Florida sun.
Families with little ones do well here. The pumpkin patch is a favorite photo stop, and the ranch is clean and well kept, with staff who clearly take pride in the place.
Located at 1550 Dolphin Dr in Osceola County, south of Orlando, it opens on weekends from 10 AM to 5 PM. It also works for kids’ birthdays and group outings if you want to turn a fall visit into a celebration.
5. Club Lake Venue, Apopka, FL
Better known as a wedding venue, this farm-style property leans into fall with a lakeside twist that most patch stops cannot offer.
The Maps description sums it up as a farm-style venue featuring lakeside views, plus fall events featuring pumpkins, hayrides, and corn mazes. The water backdrop gives the seasonal setup a scenic edge.
The grounds are photogenic by design, since they usually host events built around great photos. That same polish carries over to the fall festivities, making it a nice pick if you want your pumpkin pictures to stand out.
You will find it at 3403 Rock Springs Rd in Apopka, northwest of Orlando, near the Rock Springs area. Restrooms are onsite and parking options include free and paid lots, so it is worth checking their website for exact fall event dates before you go.
6. Santa’s Farm & Christmas Tree Forest, Eustis, FL
Yes, the name says Santa, but October is when this Eustis farm goes full fall mode before the Christmas tree season begins.
In October you can pick pumpkins from a shaded patch, which is a smart perk in warm Florida weather. Around that, you get a bounce pillow, a maze, hayrides, a petting zoo, and more.
The activity list keeps kids moving. Beyond the pumpkin patch, families can visit the petting zoo, try the zipline, paint ornaments, and browse the gift shop, so there is plenty to do even if you are not tree shopping yet.
The farm sits at 35317 Huff Rd in Lake County, north of Orlando, and it is dog friendly with free parking. Since this is a rural, wooded property, plan for a real farm day and buy admission through their website before you visit.
7. Stanley Pond Adventure Farm, Astatula, FL
Repeat visitors circle October on the calendar here, largely for the Halloween special nights that give the farm a seasonal spin.
This is an amusement-style family farm with a year-round catfish pond, open on select days. Pricing is reasonable, with unlimited access to the attractions, which makes a full afternoon feel like good value.
The activity mix is where it stands apart. A 15 dollar entry has included a complimentary vase and scissors to cut your own flower bouquet, plus access to a splash pad, arcade area, bounce pad, and a giant slide.
That variety means kids stay entertained without needing a single seasonal gimmick to hold their attention. Located at 15426 County Rd 48 in Astatula, in Lake County west of Orlando, it opens Saturday and Sunday and offers food onsite, with party services if you want to book a group.
8. Showcase of Citrus, Clermont, FL
A monster truck tour through citrus groves is not something you get at the average pumpkin patch, and that is exactly the point here.
The Maps details highlight a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, food trucks, and monster truck tours, all set on scenic groves with an old-timey country store. It blends u-pick citrus roots with full-on fall fun.
Kids get a hands-on experience during pumpkin season, with painting projects, animals to feed, and a chance to take home pumpkins. The photo areas and country store give the whole family reasons to linger.
Open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, it is busiest on weekend afternoons, so a weekday morning is calmer if you want room to move. Found near Frank Jarrell Rd in Clermont, in south Lake County west of Orlando, it has a restaurant, playground, and free parking, and some activities require an appointment.
9. Hagerty Farms Pumpkin Patch, Oviedo, FL
Small, community-minded, and run for a good cause, this Oviedo patch is the friendly neighborhood option on the list.
Proceeds benefit the girls’ lacrosse team, and the setup includes story time, a maze, and photo opportunities. That charitable angle gives your pumpkin money a little extra meaning.
The scale is part of the charm. It stays intimate enough that families can browse without a big crowd, and even close to Halloween there tends to be a solid selection of pumpkins to choose from.
The staff are known for being welcoming, often offering to snap family photos so everyone gets in the picture. Located at 3225 Lockwood Blvd in Seminole County, northeast of Orlando, it keeps generous weekday afternoon and weekend hours with free onsite parking, making it easy to swing by after school or work.
