Central Florida’s fall calendar includes pumpkin patches, farm attractions, arts events and community festivals from late September through November. Several events are free, while some farm festivals require advance online tickets.
In Orange County, Lake Eola Park will host Fall Fiesta in the Park Nov. 7-8, with free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Downtown Orlando’s FusionFest is planned for Nov. 28-29 with global food, performances, an international market, fashion shows and family activities. The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival returns to Central Park Nov. 14-15 for its 53rd year, while Central Florida Veg Fest is set for Oct. 24 in Orlando.
Lake County has a particularly full lineup. Southern Hill Farms in Clermont runs its fall festival on select dates from Sept. 26 through Nov. 22, while Great Scott Farms in Mount Dora offers a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides and other attractions from Sept. 26 through Nov. 15. Amber Brooke Farms in Eustis is holding its sixth annual fall festival through Nov. 22.
Other Lake County options include Fall in the Field at Renninger’s in Mount Dora on Oct. 3-4, Santa’s Farm’s pumpkin patch in Eustis from Oct. 12 through Nov. 1, and Clermont Harvest Festival on Oct. 31. In Seminole County, Winter Springs’ free Hometown Harvest is scheduled for Oct. 24 with hayrides, live music and children’s activities. Source: WESH.