Top Activities To Enjoy This Fall
1. Pick the Perfect Pumpkin at Southern Hill Farms (Clermont)
Fall in Central Florida is a season full of sunshine, festivals, and family fun. While we don’t get the crisp, chilly days of autumn up north, we make up for it with pumpkin patches, sunflower fields, and world-famous Halloween celebrations. Here are the top activities to enjoy this fall:
Southern Hill Farms transforms into a fall paradise with u-pick pumpkins, a massive pumpkin patch, hayrides, live music, and food trucks. Don’t miss their apple cider donuts and homemade lemonade — perfect for the season.
2. Wander Through Sunflower Fields at Amber Brooke Farms (Eustis) 🌻
For a picture-perfect fall day, Amber Brooke Farms offers sunflower fields, pumpkin patches, kids’ play areas, and delicious seasonal treats. It’s an ideal spot for family photos and outdoor fun.
3. Challenge Yourself in the Corn Maze at Scott’s Maze Adventures (Mt. Dora) 🌽
A Central Florida favorite, Scott’s Corn Maze at Mt. Dora features a 6.5-acre corn maze, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and plenty of farm-style games. Perfect for families and groups of friends looking for an adventurous outing.
4. Celebrate Fall at the Fall Festival at Lake Catherine Blueberries (Groveland)
This charming local festival has everything from u-pick pumpkins to live entertainment, food trucks, and a giant kids’ zone. It’s a community-centered way to enjoy the season.
5. Sip on Seasonal Treats 🍩☕
Head to local spots like Axum Coffee (Winter Garden) for pumpkin spice lattes, or try apple cider donuts at Southern Hill Farms. Farmers markets across Central Florida also roll out seasonal goodies worth trying.
6. Take a Scenic Stroll at Wekiwa Springs State Park
Cooler temps make fall the perfect time to enjoy Central Florida’s natural beauty. Wekiwa Springs offers hiking, kayaking, and swimming in crystal-clear water, a refreshing way to enjoy the outdoors.
7. Get Spooked at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 👻
This world-famous event is a must for thrill-seekers. Haunted houses, scare zones, and shows take over Universal Studios with some of the scariest experiences around.
8. Enjoy Family-Friendly Halloween Fun at Walt Disney World & SeaWorld 🎃
- Disney’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Perfect for families, with trick-or-treating, parades, and character meet-and-greets.
- SeaWorld’s Spooktacular: Daytime fun for kids, with costumes, candy trails, and friendly characters.
Whether you’re walking through a sunflower field, sipping pumpkin spice lattes, or screaming your way through a haunted house, Central Florida has something for everyone this fall. Grab your friends, your family, and maybe a costume, and make the most of the season!