No place celebrates fall like Mount Dora, Tavares & Eustis! From craft fairs and fall festivals to scary Halloween fun, there is always something for everyone. Here's the area's annual round up of the best local events of the season.
Fall festivals & eventsFall in the Field October 7 & 8, 2023 Activities: The best event for fall decor, heirloom pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and varieties, plus expansive vintage shopping. Read more Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free Location: Renningers Antique Center, 10651 U.S. Highway 441 Mount Dora Long & Scott Corn Maze Adventure September 30 through November 26, 2023 (weekends only) Activities: Corn mazes, bounce pillow, super slide, catch-and-release fishing, night mazes, Read more Hours: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. between September 30 and November 26. Visitors should get there early to avoid long lines. Latest entry is 3 p.m. Location: 26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora. Admission: $15 online Lil' Bit o Life's Fall on the Farm September 30, 2023 Activities: Pumpkin patch, barrel train rides, pony rides, and fire pit for roasting hot dogs and s'mores. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: $12, plus pony rides Location: Lil' Bit of Life Farm, 2920 Robie Ave, Mount Dora, FL, 32757 Phone: (407) 461-3091 RELATED: View the Local Entertainment Calendar Amber Brooke Farm Fall Festival September 23 - October 22, 2023 (weekends only) Activities include: pumpkin patch, petting zoo, cow train, pumpkin painting, corn maze, bounce pillow, two playgrounds, hayride, slide hill, yard games, bubble barn, 16' spider web, photo ops in flower fields and more. Live music is featured on weekends. Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cost: $15 admission. Kids ages two and under are free. Location: 36111 N CR 44A, Eustis Phone 352-973-1963 Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch at Santa's Farm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays beginning September 23. Activities: Hay rides, bounce pillow, giant slide, farm animals, barrel train and wood maze. plus plenty of pumpkins are available for purchase. Admission: Starts at $15 Location: Santa's Farm, 35317 Huff Road, Eustis Phone: 352-357-9863 call for hours and admission prices Sunsational Farms Fall Festival Every Saturday from September 30 to October 21 Activities: Pumpkin patch, bee train, face painting, bounce house. Some activities require a ticket purchase. There are also u-pick sunflowers and mini-pumpkins. Days/Hours: Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla More info: Call (352) 771-2013 Rocktober Fest & Monster Splash Seaplane Fly-in October 14, 2023 Hosted by the City of Tavares, this annual event features live music, contests, food trucks and vendors. Monster Splash Seaplane Fly-In at 11 a.m. Read more Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission: Free Location: Wooton Park, 100 E Ruby Street, Tavares REALLY Scary Stuff!Fear Reach Scream Park September 30 through November 4, 2022 Activities: A spooky night of fun not for the faint of heart. The Halloween themed event features live actors, a full bar, live music and food available for purchase. Days/Hours: Every Friday and Saturday in October from 7 p.m. to midnight. Admission: Tickets start at $20 and must be purchased in advance Location: Far Reach Ranch, 1255 South Dora Blvd Tavares, FL 32778 Phone: 352-343-7389 RELATED: Sign up for Mount Dora Buzz for more area events Dr. Grimley's Haunted Trail Activities: This year there are double the trails during this intense and scary experience that's not for the faint of heart. Enter if you dare! Admission: Tickets start at $20 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Location: 40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla More info: Call (352) 771-2013 HALLOWEEN FUNBoo! Fest October 27, 2023 Hours: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This free family-friendly event features a large trunk-or-treat area with tons of free candy, a DJ with great music, food vendors, a creepy tent for kids, a costume contest, a movie in the park, and more! Location: Wooton Park, Downtown Tavares Lil Pumpkin Trunk-or -Treat October 31, 2023 Activities: A fun and interactive Halloween morning for toddlers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Sunsational Farms, 40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla More info: Call (352) 771-2013 Trick or Treat Mount Dora October 31, 2023 Activities: Trick or treating for kids at many participating downtown Mount Dora businesses. Admission: Free Location: Downtown Mount Dora Hours & locations: TBD |
Arts & crafts festivals
Apopka Fall Craft & Food Festival
October 14, 2023
Hours: 11 a.,m., to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Kit Land Nelson Park, 10 N Forest Ave, Apopka
Mount Dora Craft Festival
October 28 & 29, 2023
There is always some fall decor to be found at this sprawling street festival in the heart of downtown Mount Dora. Read more
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
Admission: Free
Location: Downtown Mount Dora
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October 14, 2023
Hours: 11 a.,m., to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Location: Kit Land Nelson Park, 10 N Forest Ave, Apopka
Mount Dora Craft Festival
October 28 & 29, 2023
There is always some fall decor to be found at this sprawling street festival in the heart of downtown Mount Dora. Read more
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
Admission: Free
Location: Downtown Mount Dora
Copyright Mount Dora Buzz 2022
Copyright Mount Dora Buzz 2022