Best Things to do in October in Orlando
It's finally autumn in Orlando, and that means fun things to do for everyone. From live music to family festivals, October offers a range of free and affordable events that take advantage of the cooling weather and festive season.
We do our best to update event details, but please check with each event in case of weather closures, time shifts, or other changes.
Best Things to do in October in Orlando
Fall Festivals
There are lots of opportunities for festive fall fun all month, from family-friendly farms to live music, pumpkin patches, and more.
See the whole guide to Orlando fall festivals here.
52nd Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Downtown Winter Park
Free admission
- The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is a community-oriented sidewalk art show and is the only juried fine-art festival that exclusively features Florida artists.
Viva Oviedo! Festival
Sunday, October 19
2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Oviedo on the Park Amphitheater and Cultural Center
Free admission
- Viva Oviedo! Festival is a family-friendly celebration of the rich heritage, traditions, and contributions of Americans of Hispanic ancestry.
Central Florida Veg Fest
Saturday, October 25
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Orlando Festival Park, Orlando
Free admission
- A family-friendly, dog-friendly, alcohol-free, and smoke-free event with colorful educational exhibits and activities. Now in its 20th year, Central Florida Veg Fest is one of the biggest and best vegan festivals in the country.
College Park JazzFest
Saturday, October 25
5:00 to 11:00 p.m.
2400 Edgewater Drive, Orlando
General admission $15 in advance, $20 at the gate
Children 12 & under are free.
- College Park JazzFest has become College Park Main Street's flagship event. See 3 stages with 12 live bands performing jazz, R & B, rock and more.
Mount Dora Craft Fair
Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26
Downtown Mount Dora
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Free admission
- More than 350 of the best exhibitors in the country come to show and sell their fine art and fun crafts at the Mount Dora Craft Fair. Festival food, music, beer, wine, cocktails, and some special guest appearances.
