Seasonal Events for 2024
Orlando offers a packed lineup of fall festivities to suit every interest. From Halloween-specific thrills to general fall celebrations and culinary festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a guide to Orlando’s must-visit fall events, organized by date to help you plan your seasonal adventures.
🎃 Halloween Events
- Creative City Project’s Happy Frights
- Location: Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando
- Dates: Through Oct. 31
- Details: Perfect for younger audiences, Happy Frights includes trick-or-treat stations, themed excursions, and live music set in the enchanting gardens.
- Creative City Project’s Haunting Nights
- Location: Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando
- Dates: Through Oct. 31
- Details: An after-dark adventure with a hedge maze, Bigfoot sightings, and Halloween-themed treats. Recommended for those aged 13 and up.
- Halloween Block Party
- Location: Wall Street Orlando
- Dates: On Oct. 31
- Details: Grab your best costume and explore 5 different bars within Wall Street!
- Halloween Bar Crawl
- Location: Elixir Kitchen and Bar
- Dates: On Oct. 31
- Details: Over 4 venues, a pub crawl map, drink specials, themed drinks, $2,000 prize value social media costume contest.
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
- Location: Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort
- Dates: Through Oct. 31
- Details: A family-friendly Halloween celebration where guests can enjoy special parades, performances, and meet their favorite Disney characters in costume. Look out for the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, and the Trick-or-Treat Trail.
- A Petrified Forest
- Location: 1360 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs
- Dates: Through Nov. 2
- Details: A spooky experience featuring scare trails, haunted houses, and close-up encounters with terrifying creatures. Unique themed nights include Blood Moon, Total Eclipse, and Kids Day.
- Howl-O-Scream
- Location: SeaWorld Orlando
- Dates: Through Nov. 2
- Details: Explore haunted houses, scare zones, and themed bars, all set amid SeaWorld’s thrilling coasters and rides.
- Halloween Horror Nights
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- Location: Universal Orlando Resort
- Dates: Through Nov. 3
- Details: Universal’s premier Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights features multiple haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment inspired by horror classics.
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- Mortem Manor
- Location: Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee
- Dates: Year-Round
- Details: This haunted mansion provides eerie experiences year-round, featuring live actors, animatronics, and Victorian-themed decor to transport guests into a chilling atmosphere.
🍂 Orlando Fall Festivals and Events
- Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival
- Location: 16651 Schofield Road, Clermont
- Dates: Thursday-Sunday through Nov. 17
- Details: A classic fall celebration offering pumpkin patches, a 5-acre corn maze, live entertainment, and seasonal treats. Families can enjoy farm-fresh food and various local food trucks.
- Orlando Beer Festival
- Location: Festival Park, 2911 Robinson St., Orlando
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 2
- Details: Orlando’s largest beer festival, featuring hundreds of varieties of beers, ciders, and cocktails from local and regional breweries, plus live entertainment and food vendors.
- Fall Fiesta in the Park
- Location: Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando
- Dates: Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 2-3
- Details: This annual event brings live entertainment, local vendors, and craft booths to the heart of Orlando for a community-centered weekend.
🍴 Orlando Fall Food and Music Festivals
- EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
- Location: EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort
- Dates: August 29 – November 23
- Details: A culinary journey around the globe featuring cuisine from six continents. This festival offers guests the chance to experience global flavors through various food and beverage booths while learning new culinary techniques.
- Cows ‘n Cabs
- Location: Central Park, Winter Park
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 9
- Details: An upscale food-and-drink festival featuring over 200 varieties of wines, spirits, and beer, along with offerings from over 35 local restaurants. Proceeds benefit local charities, making it a flavorful way to give back.
- Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Orlando
- Location: Tinker Field, 287 S. Tampa Ave., Orlando
- Dates: Friday-Sunday, Nov. 8-10
- Details: EDC brings a multi-day EDM festival to Orlando, featuring top DJs, carnival rides, and electrifying performances. The lineup includes renowned artists like Diplo, Alesso, and Tiësto.
Orlando is full of autumnal events, offering everything from haunted experiences to food and music festivals. Whether you’re looking to savor seasonal flavors, dance the night away, or soak up the community spirit, Orlando has an event to fill your fall calendar. And if you’re looking for more ideas on things to do this season, reach out to our team! As local experts, we’re here to help you make the most of your Orlando fall.