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 & events

Fall 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

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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

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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 FUN

Boo! 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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