Orlando comes alive with fall fun as pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and festive events take over the city! Starting this weekend, the fall festivities kick into high gear. Whether you’re exploring local pumpkin patches, getting lost in corn mazes, or enjoying food festivals and craft beer tastings, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the most popular events you won’t want to miss during your Orlando vacation.
Updated September 13, 2024
Select Nights 8/9/24 to 10/31/24
Price: Varies
The scariest time of the year is right around the corner. But if you’re traveling with little ones and would like a more kid-friendly option, then Disney has certainly got your back! Disney’s Magic Kingdom hosts its annual Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which is a yearly celebration where kids can go trick-or-treating, see their favorite characters in costumes, and go on their favorite rides! The celebration begins on August 9 and ends on October 31, 2024!
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Select Nights 9/6/24 to 11/2/24
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This Halloween season, SeaWorld Orlando transforms into a thrilling 50-acre nightmare with Howl-O-Scream—an event where there's nowhere to hide! Experience the adrenaline rush as you wander through haunted houses, encounter ghoulish characters lurking in the shadows, and try to survive the terrifying scare zones scattered throughout the park. The fun doesn’t stop there—prepare to be captivated by spine-tingling live performances that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Select Nights 8/31/24 to 11/3/24
Price: Varies
Looking for a fun and spooky Halloween event that the whole family can enjoy? This event is specially designed for kids and offers a more lighthearted alternative to the chills of SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream. With age-appropriate activities, a few playful frights, and plenty of Halloween magic, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season without the scares being too intense. Bring the little ones for a day of Halloween fun where they can dress up, explore themed areas, and enjoy all the excitement of Halloween in a safe, family-friendly environment!
Select Nights 8/30/24 to 11/3/24
Price: Varies
Halloween Horror Nights is a spine-chilling event that transforms theme parks into a world of horror, bringing nightmares to life with 10 haunted houses, scare zones filled with sinister creatures, and pulse-pounding live shows. Guests can brave intense mazes inspired by iconic horror films, TV shows, and original stories, all designed to immerse them in a fear-filled experience. Tickets for the event are sold separately from regular admission tickets.
Now through 11/23/24
Price: Varies
This iconic festival brings out flavors from across six continents where you can wine and dine in each country featured in Epcot’s pavilions or just try small samples of delicious food and drinks from all over the world. You can also partake in the Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare, the all-ages Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt, and Emile’s Fromage Montage, a flavorful food stroll. The festival is included with park admission, with food and beverages available for purchase.
Happy Frights & Haunting Nights at Leu Gardens offers two exciting Halloween experiences for 2024!
Happy Frights is a family-friendly adventure where guests can explore not-so-spooky worlds filled with fun surprises. Journey through a mysterious swamp, dance with hip-hop aliens, meet the Mad Hatter in a hedge maze, and even enjoy live music at a Dia de Muertos celebration. Perfect for all ages, there are 8 trick-or-treat stations to enjoy along the way!
Haunting Nights takes the experience up a notch after dark. Recommended for ages 13 and up, this artful Halloween adventure includes spooky encounters with Bigfoot, a Minotaur in the maze, giant spiders, and even a flying Gargoyle. Enjoy fall food, drinks, and live entertainment in a more thrilling and elevated atmosphere.
Orlando invites you to experience the best restaurants in town without breaking the bank! This year, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month is August 16 through September 30, 2024. The event celebrating gastronomy offers guests the ability to try an array of fine dining restaurants, serving three-course, prix fixe dinners at the amazing value of $40-$60 per person. (tax and gratuity not included.)
Looking for the perfect autumn retreat? Orlando has plenty of charming farms offering pumpkin patches, hayrides, and all the cozy fall vibes you’re craving while visiting the sunshine state. Here are a few spots that are less than an hour's drive away from our Orlando Resort:
Fall Festival at the Souther Hill Farms - 18 miles from our resort
Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival - 48 miles from our resort
Great Scott Farms - 39 miles from our resort
Hagerty Farms Pumpkin Patch - 34 miles from our resort
Join the City of Orlando and Cox Media Group in celebrating 53 years of tradition at Fall Fiesta in the Park on November 2nd and 3rd at Lake Eola! Enjoy the beauty of downtown Orlando as you explore hundreds of artist and crafter booths, food vendors, a beer garden, live entertainment, and the AdventHealth Kid’s Zone. Don’t miss why Fall Fiesta was recently ranked #14 of the Top 200 Craft Fairs in America by Sunshine Artist!
This popular annual event takes place in the heart of downtown Orlando. Participants, often dressed in Halloween costumes, can enjoy access to multiple bars along Wall Street Plaza and the surrounding area. The event typically includes drink specials, live music, and Halloween-themed entertainment.
For Friday tickets click here, for Saturday click here. *You must arrive to the first venue by 9:00 pm to guarantee admission
Prepare for an authentic Oktoberfest adventure right here in Kissimmee, Florida, at Krush Brau Park! While the traditional Oktoberfest celebrations take place in Munich, Germany, there’s no need to cross the Atlantic to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and Bavarian allure. Join us at Krush Brau Park and savor all the beer, cuisine, music, and revelry that make Oktoberfest a cherished global festivity.
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Get ready to embark on a journey into a world of music, lights, and unforgettable moments at Electric Daisy Carnival Orlando! This event is the most anticipated electronic dance music festival of the year. EDC Orlando is back, and it’s bigger, better, and more electrifying than ever before!
