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This guide combines dated 2026 farms, pumpkin patches, Halloween nights, trick or treating, food festivals, seasonal menus, Oktoberfests, fairs and fall day trips across Florida. Start with the ten anchors, plan an October weekend, then browse by vibe or region.
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Ten fall plans worth building a weekend around.
This is the fast version: unusual experiences, big statewide events, classic farms and the strongest October anchors from North Florida to the Keys.
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ParrishPumpkin patches and farms
Florida Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch Express
Ride the train to your pumpkin-patch adventure.
October 17–18 and 24–25; about 2.5 hours. Check the museum for available departures and tickets.Official information
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BradentonPumpkin patches and farms
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
Three pumpkin-filled weekends at Hunsader Farms.
October 10–11, 17–18 and 24–25, 9am–5pm. Ages 10+ $15; ages 5–9 $5; under 5 free. Parking $5. Cash only.Official information
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Myakka CityPumpkin patches and farms
Dakin Dairy Farms Fall Harvest Festival
Harvest weekends on a working dairy farm.
October 10–11, 17–18 and 24–25, 10am–5pm. Admission $20; ages 5 and under free. Free parking. Selected attractions cost extra.Official information
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Plant CityPumpkin patches and farms
Keel Farms Harvest Days
Corn maze, fall fun and a farm afternoon in Plant City.
Every Saturday and Sunday in October, including Saturday October 31, 10am–3pm. Free admission; $10 parking. No tickets required.Official information
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ClermontPumpkin patches and farms
Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival
The fall festival that needs a full itinerary.
Select Thursdays (11am–7pm) and every Friday–Sunday (about 9am–8pm), September 26 through November 22, plus Monday October 12. $29.94, online only, ages 3+.Official information
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SarasotaPumpkin patches and farms
Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
Pumpkins, hayrides and a full weekend of farm fun.
Saturdays and Sundays, October 3–November 1, 10am–5pm. Admission $5; ages 6 and under free. Free parking; some activities cost extra.Official information
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OrlandoHaunts and after dark
Halloween Horror Nights 35
48 select nights from August 28 through November 1. Universal says the event is not recommended for children under 13.
48 select nights from August 28 through November 1. Universal says the event is not recommended for children under 13.Open on Wayfind
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Key WestBig fall weekends
Fantasy Fest
October 16 through 25 in Key West with ten days of costume events, street celebrations and the closing weekend parade.
October 16 through 25 in Key West with ten days of costume events, street celebrations and the closing weekend parade.Open on Wayfind
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OrlandoFall food and drink
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
Daily August 27 through November 21. Festival access is included with EPCOT admission. Food and drinks are purchased separately.
Daily August 27 through November 21. Festival access is included with EPCOT admission. Food and drinks are purchased separately.Official information
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OrlandoFamily Halloween
Gators, Ghosts and Goblins at Gatorland
Three weekends, October 10 and 11, 17 and 18, and 24 and 25, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Halloween activities are included with regular admission.
Three weekends, October 10 and 11, 17 and 18, and 24 and 25, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Halloween activities are included with regular admission.Open on Wayfind
Each weekend below is built from dated 2026 events so you can choose the part of October that fits your group instead of scrolling one giant list.
Oct 2 to 4
Start with farms and first weekend energy
This is the first big overlap of pumpkin patches, corn mazes and South Florida harvest season.
SarasotaPumpkin patches and farms
Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival
Pumpkins, hayrides and a full weekend of farm fun.
Saturdays and Sundays, October 3–November 1, 10am–5pm. Admission $5; ages 6 and under free. Free parking; some activities cost extra.Official information
Plant CityPumpkin patches and farms
Keel Farms Harvest Days
Corn maze, fall fun and a farm afternoon in Plant City.
Every Saturday and Sunday in October, including Saturday October 31, 10am–3pm. Free admission; $10 parking. No tickets required.Official information
KissimmeePumpkin patches and farms
Green Meadows Farm Fall
Meet the animals. Pick a pumpkin. Keep it.
Pumpkin picking runs September 26 through November 8. Each paid admission includes one pumpkin.Official information
Mount DoraPumpkin patches and farms
Great Scott Farms Fall Fest and Corn Maze
Seven acres of corn between you and victory.
Saturdays and Sundays, 10am–5pm, September 26 through November 15. $16 online, $20 at the gate; 2 and under free.Official information
ClermontPumpkin patches and farms
Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival
The fall festival that needs a full itinerary.
Select Thursdays (11am–7pm) and every Friday–Sunday (about 9am–8pm), September 26 through November 22, plus Monday October 12. $29.94, online only, ages 3+.Official information
Fort LauderdaleHaunts and after dark
Nightmare Village at Xtreme Action Park
Three haunted houses inside Xtreme Action Park.
Select nights October 2 through November 1, 2026. Last admission 30 minutes before close. Not recommended for children under 13.Official information
Oct 9 to 11
The farm plus Oktoberfest weekend
This is the strongest mix of classic farm days, Tampa Oktoberfest and family Halloween openings.
Myakka CityPumpkin patches and farms
Dakin Dairy Farms Fall Harvest Festival
Harvest weekends on a working dairy farm.
October 10–11, 17–18 and 24–25, 10am–5pm. Admission $20; ages 5 and under free. Free parking. Selected attractions cost extra.Official information
BradentonPumpkin patches and farms
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
Three pumpkin-filled weekends at Hunsader Farms.
October 10–11, 17–18 and 24–25, 9am–5pm. Ages 10+ $15; ages 5–9 $5; under 5 free. Parking $5. Cash only.Official information
TampaFall food and drink
Oktoberfest Tampa
October 9 through 11 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park with German beer, food, music, contests and riverfront festival energy.
October 9 through 11 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park with German beer, food, music, contests and riverfront festival energy.Open on Wayfind
SarasotaFall food and drink
Sarasota Oktoberfest at Nathan Benderson Park
Free lakeside Oktoberfest with regatta energy; budget $20 per car for parking.
October 10–11, 10am–5pm. Admission is free; parking is $20 per car.Official information
OrlandoFamily Halloween
Gators, Ghosts and Goblins at Gatorland
Three weekends, October 10 and 11, 17 and 18, and 24 and 25, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Halloween activities are included with regular admission.
Three weekends, October 10 and 11, 17 and 18, and 24 and 25, from 10 AM to 5 PM. Halloween activities are included with regular admission.Open on Wayfind
MiamiFamily Halloween
Roars, S'mores and Snores Spooktacular Campout at Zoo Miami
Zoo Miami's 20th annual spooky overnight.
October 10–11, 2026, 6:00 PM Saturday through 9:30 AM Sunday. Bring your own tent. $80 per person.Official information
Oct 16 to 18
Pick the unusual experience
Train rides, seafood towns, island festivals, costume season and adult night events all overlap here.
ParrishPumpkin patches and farms
Florida Railroad Museum Pumpkin Patch Express
Ride the train to your pumpkin-patch adventure.
October 17–18 and 24–25; about 2.5 hours. Check the museum for available departures and tickets.Official information
Key WestBig fall weekends
Fantasy Fest
October 16 through 25 in Key West with ten days of costume events, street celebrations and the closing weekend parade.
October 16 through 25 in Key West with ten days of costume events, street celebrations and the closing weekend parade.Open on Wayfind
TampaFall food and drink
Tampa Pig Jig
Saturday, October 17 on the Tampa riverfront with barbecue teams and a full music lineup.
Saturday, October 17 on the Tampa riverfront with barbecue teams and a full music lineup.Open on Wayfind
SarasotaFall food and drink
Sharktoberfest at Mote SEA
Saturday, October 17 from 7 PM to 11 PM. Ticketed and 21 plus.
Saturday, October 17 from 7 PM to 11 PM. Ticketed and 21 plus.Official information
SarasotaFall activities
Night of Wonder: Season Kickoff Party
A ticketed Ringling courtyard party with a published late-night schedule.
October 16, 7pm–midnight. VIP entry begins at 7pm; general admission begins at 7:30pm.Official information
This weekend stacks trick or treating, zoo events, crafts, seafood and the final big farm weekends.
TampaFamily Halloween
Tampa Riverwalk Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 24 from 4 PM to 9 PM at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park. Free family Halloween plan.
Saturday, October 24 from 4 PM to 9 PM at Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park. Free family Halloween plan.Open on Wayfind
OspreyFamily Halloween
Lights at Spooky Point
Timed evening entry throughout October at Historic Spanish Point. The checked ticket calendar does not offer October 13 or 19, so choose an available date before leaving.
Timed evening entry throughout October at Historic Spanish Point. The checked ticket calendar does not offer October 13 or 19, so choose an available date before leaving.Official information
MiamiFamily Halloween
Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami
Toddler-friendly trick-or-treat, included with Zoo.
Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10 AM–3 PM. Included with Zoo Miami admission.Official information
Mount DoraBig fall weekends
Mount Dora Craft Fair
Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25 in downtown Mount Dora with more than 400 juried crafters.
Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25 in downtown Mount Dora with more than 400 juried crafters.Open on Wayfind
Pompano BeachFall activities
Boo Bash Pompano Beach Parks
Free Community Park Halloween night in Pompano.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4–9 PM at Community Park. Admission is free.Official information
SarasotaFamily Halloween
Selby Spooktacular
Sunday, October 25 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Selby Gardens. Halloween activities are included with garden admission.
Sunday, October 25 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Selby Gardens. Halloween activities are included with garden admission.Official information
Oct 30 to Nov 1
Go all in on Halloween
Use this weekend for the biggest scare nights, costume events, fairs and Halloween day plans.
OrlandoHaunts and after dark
Halloween Horror Nights 35
48 select nights from August 28 through November 1. Universal says the event is not recommended for children under 13.
48 select nights from August 28 through November 1. Universal says the event is not recommended for children under 13.Open on Wayfind
MiamiHaunts and after dark
The Horrorland at Jungle Island
Season 7 scream park at Jungle Island.
September 10 through November 1, 2026. Thursday–Sunday, 7–10 PM. Hours subject to change.Official information
MiamiHaunts and after dark
House of Horror Carnival
Tropical Park haunt-carnival with a dark coaster.
Opens September 24, 2026. Mon–Thu and Sunday 6–11 PM; Friday and Saturday 6 PM–midnight. Closed September 28 and October 5. Closing date unpublished.Official information
Fort LauderdaleFall activities
Bonnet House Halloween Fest
Halloween on a historic Fort Lauderdale estate.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11 AM–4 PM. Adults $25; ages 6–17 $8; 5 and under free.Official information
BradentonBig fall weekends
Tour of Destruction Halloween Edition
Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 at Freedom Factory with gates in the late afternoon and racing at night.
Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 at Freedom Factory with gates in the late afternoon and racing at night.Official information
HomesteadFamily Halloween
Boo in Bloom at Fruit & Spice Park
Costume day among Homestead fruit trees.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10 AM–5 PM. Costume contest at 2 PM.Official information
Miami BeachFall activities
Halloween at Faena Miami Beach
Living Room Halloween soirée, then Everafter.
Living Room Halloween: October 31 and November 1. Prelude dinners and Faena Theater's EVERAFTER are listed for October 31.Official information
Winter GardenHaunts and after dark
Haunted Mangoni
Wood-fired pizza with a side of haunted.
September 5 through October 31 during regular hours; reservations open.Official information
Monday through Thursday
Fall does not have to wait for Saturday.
Use these when you want a quieter pumpkin stop, a seasonal dinner, a coffee run, a ghost tour or a major festival that is open beyond the weekend.
OrlandoFall food and drink
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
Daily August 27 through November 21. Festival access is included with EPCOT admission. Food and drinks are purchased separately.
Daily August 27 through November 21. Festival access is included with EPCOT admission. Food and drinks are purchased separately.Official information
ClermontPumpkin patches and farms
Showcase of Citrus Pumpkin Ponderosa
Pumpkins by day. Haunted monster trucks by night.
September 18 through October 31. Haunted monster truck rides run on select nights.Official information
KissimmeePumpkin patches and farms
Green Meadows Farm Fall
Meet the animals. Pick a pumpkin. Keep it.
Pumpkin picking runs September 26 through November 8. Each paid admission includes one pumpkin.Official information
Winter ParkFall activities
Halloween Pottery Collection at All Fired Up
Paint your own pumpkin. Take the pottery home.
Launched August 19, per the studio's own collaboration post. The closing date has not been published.Official information
OrlandoPumpkin patches and farms
Dead Coconut Club: Harvest
CityWalk's nightclub goes full Halloween — no HHN ticket required.
Open from 4 PM on Halloween Horror Nights 35 event nights only — select nights, not every night, Aug 28 through Nov 1, 2026, per Universal Orlando's own event page.Official information
SarasotaHaunts and after dark
Haunted Sarasota Ghost Tour
Nightly in October on the operator calendar. The trolley experience lasts about 75 minutes and is for ages 12 and older.
Nightly in October on the operator calendar. The trolley experience lasts about 75 minutes and is for ages 12 and older.Official information
Winter GardenHaunts and after dark
Haunted Mangoni
Wood-fired pizza with a side of haunted.
September 5 through October 31 during regular hours; reservations open.Official information
Winter GardenFall food and drink
Lattes and Leaves at Rosallie
Parisian pastry energy, Florida fall edition.
Begins September 5. The closing date has not been published.Official information
CarrollwoodFall food and drink
Fall at The Perfect Press Coffee Co.
The storefront dressed for fall before Florida did.
Verified for the 2026 fall season. The closing date has not been published.Official information
TampaFall food and drink
Fall Pottery at You Do the Dishes
Paint a pumpkin. Sip coffee. Keep the evidence.
Verified for the 2026 fall season. The closing date has not been published.Official information
MiamiHaunts and after dark
House of Horror Carnival
Tropical Park haunt-carnival with a dark coaster.
Opens September 24, 2026. Mon–Thu and Sunday 6–11 PM; Friday and Saturday 6 PM–midnight. Closed September 28 and October 5. Closing date unpublished.Official information
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St. Pete Pier Fall Fest + Pumpkin Patch
St. PetersburgPumpkin patch Oct 9 to 25 • Fall Fest Oct 10 to 11
Waterfront pumpkins, family activities, live music and food at the Pier. The festival is free to attend.
