Celebrate all the beautiful Virginia seasons with the many fairs, festivals and special events happening around our region. Check out our fall festivals, winter activities, and family friendly ideas. Temperatures may still hover close to 80 even in our coolest months, but any remotely "crisp" day by Florida standards warrants a visit to the closest fall festival, pumpkin patch or craft brewery.
Fall festivities understandably look a bit different this year, but there are still loads of fun ways to celebrate the season. From pumpkin patches and fall festivals to events for foodies and craft beer aficionados, plan a fall date with our guide to the best Orlando fall festivals and foodie events. Celebrate the Italian culture and heritage at a family friendly event in Uptown Collinsville. This annual street festival, which began in 1984, celebrates everything Italian.
Saturday morning features a 5-K Run-Walk and the Parade is always a big draw Saturday afternoon. A major feature is the continuous live musical entertainment on three stages located at different locations. But the real calling card of the Italian Fest continues to be the authentic Italian fare including Fest favorites like spedini, Italian beef, spumoni, bagna cauda, canolli, and Italian Ices. Pick out the perfect pumpkin and check out the photo ops at this annual pumpkin patch located just steps from Market Street in Downtown Celebration. New this year, the cafe will have pumpkin lattes, apple cider, homemade treats and more. Stop by the weekend fall festival October 16 – 17 for extra fun including fall games, music, fall food and more.
Annual Glendale Heights Oktoberfest which will be held at Camera Park in Glendale Heights, Illinois. The festival will feature authentic German food prepared by renowned Chef Wolfgang of the acclaimed Schnitzel Platz Restaurant. Offers authentic Oktoberfest Bier imported directly from the Hofbräu Brewery in Munich, as well as beer from the oldest Brewery in the world, Weihenstephan Hefe Weiss Bier. Friendly Dirndl-dressed servers will be there to provide you service with a smile, just like in München. To finish off your meal there will be an assortment of wonderful Austrian and German pastries available.
Experience live entertainment daily including strolling German "Oompah" entertainers in one of the most authentic festival tents. There will be a pumpkin patch, a plant sale and many more activities the whole family will enjoy. To round out the Glendale Heights Oktoberfest experience, there will be vendors with German products, souvenirs, hats, steins, and much much more. Find an Illinois fall festival to attend in 2021. Our events calendar for September, October and November 2021 has things to do across Illinois including activities in Chicago, Bloomington, Springfield, Peoria and Champaign. Our list includes festivals celebrating the local harvest, food, music, beer, Oktoberfest and more.
Fun outdoor arts and crafts festival in Weaverville that includes 100 juried artists, food and live music. Celebrate in the Broomcorn Capital of the World with free entertainment, parade, road race, food and a parade featuring the famous Lawn Rangers. Visitors can see broom making, broom activities, arts and crafts vendors. Additionally, visitors can participate in the Arcola Broomcorn 5K and 10K races. The event, held the weekend after Labor Day, honors Arcola's position in the late nineteenth century as a center of broomcorn production. A community event featuring tasty BBQ bites, local vendors, an artist market, live music, food and a family fun zone.
Leading up to the festival, join monthly Divertastic Dining experiences at restaurants around Orlando, including dinners highlighting cuisine from Peru and Yemen. Celebrate Orlando Brewing's final Oktoberfest at the Atlanta Ave location. Festivities include plenty of games, a bounce house for the kiddos, prizes, German food for purchase, live music, vendors, and the brewery's organic Oktoberfest Marzen. Check the full events calendar for additional happenings throughout the week.
The theme of this year's 6.5-acre corn maze is dinosaurs! Other event highlights include a cafe, market, food vendors and fun activities for the kiddos if you're brining the whole family. Couples will love the special nighttime maze events on October 1, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6 and 13 from 6-10pm. Come celebrate life on the Mississippi River through art, music, and conservation! This free & family-friendly event located on Broadway between Easton and Langdon Streets will feature 50+ educational booths and art displays, plus two stages of live music and other performances, great local food & beverages.
Their goal is to bring locals and tourists alike to Downtown Alton to celebrate the Mississippi River through art, music and conservation.The following Saturday, bring your own gloves and clean up the river! 45 tons of trash have been pulled from the river during MEF events to date. Rhode Island offers a wide range of events all year long, from music, art, and food festivals, sailing regattas, and holiday celebrations to museum and gallery exhibits, and family fun. Explore Rhode Island's featured and ongoing events to find the perfect activity for your visit. Check out the featured and highlighted events below, or scroll down for the full calendar.
Celebrate apple picking season at the Great Country Farms apple harvest celebration for the whole month of September. Kids can have a blast in the 12-acre play area and Henway corn maze. On weekends, enjoy live music, marshmallow roasting, cider pressing demonstrations, and fresh cider samples. Follow the link for a full list of activities and schedules. Stay up to date on events and things to do in Atlanta today, this week and this weekend.
Whether you're into live music, food and wine, sports or family-friendly entertainment, Atlanta events offer nonstop fun for everyone. This event features local original musicians along with a variety of artists in a number of Downtown Alton venues, and a craft brewery paired with each location. Your ticket gains you access to live concerts at each location, a commemorative glass, samples of craft beer at each location, and shuttle transportation between venues.
Participating establishments will also be offering food and beverage promotions and other activities especially for those on the "Hop." Mixed in will be artwork and other items from local vendors. Rock the Hops is a fundraiser for Alton Main Street. A four day festival attended by approximately 10,000, this annual Oktoberfest is hosted by the Manteno Chamber of Commerce. Carnival including ferris wheel and amusement rides on Main Street. Bike Night, Lighted Parade , pet parade, grass volleyball tournament, bean bag tournament and scarecrow contest for residents of Manteno.
Also a lawnmower poker run, car show and performances by Dance Alive! There are also garage sales in conjunction with the event, map available two weeks prior. Sample wine and food as you enjoy live music and family fun.
Main Street in Waynesville transforms into an arts & crafts marketplace, one of the finest juried art shows in NC. Also enjoy live mountain music, clogging, entertainment and food. Find all things apple in downtown Waynesville, including cider, fried pies and other apple delicacies. Also find live mountain music, dance, craft and demo booths along scenic Main Street for the iconic small town fall festival. This massive Bucks County farm is transformed into a fall fantasyland for the most colorful season of the year.
Visitors enjoy pumpkin-picking, wagon rides, a five-acre corn maze, bonfires, live music and more. Plus, Horrorfest gets a new look and name this year with the debut of the Eerie Illuminations Wagon Ride. Perfect for younger passengers, the ride features seasonal spooky characters dancing to festive music amid a stunning light display. This annual Labor Day weekend festival at the Copernicus Center in Chicago's Jefferson Park offers live music, Polish food, and fun for four days.
Free admission and celebration of Quincy own German breweries. Visit Dick Brother brewery, enjoy live entertainment, dance in the streets, and lots of brats and food to eat. Enjoy a day of arts and crafts vendors, food, kid's activities, live entertainment, costume contests and more.
This one-day shopping and demonstration show features 40 ceramic artists with a diverse array of tilework, sculpture, jewelry and pottery. Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville, 11 AM-5 PM. Free admission. Celebrating the Halloween season, this family-friendly haunted trail is ideal for ages 3-12 and features live actors, spooky sounds, and props for a no-touch, no-contact heart-pumping experience.
Also enjoy spooky live entertainment, no-touch activities, and food and beverages available including hot chocolate. This full day of family-friendly programming to celebrate Día de los Muertos showcases a traditional altar installation by local artist Cesar Viveros. Additional programming highlights include an arts activity, altar competition, artisan market, and dance and musical performances — all included with museum admission. Go for a run and replentish your electrolytes with a beer during this series of 5K walks and runs, that take place at breweries throughout Chicago . All of the Illinois Brewery Running Series events are untimed fun runs, more focused on camaraderie than competition.
Participants at each event recieve a free beer, glassware or seasonal swag item, plus access to post-run events that feature live music, food, goodies from sponsors and giveaways. Check out the complete schedule of events on the Illinois Brewery Running Series website. If there's a dish, craft or season that's popular in PA — there's a festival for that. Apple festivals, maple festivals, fall festivals, craft beer festivals. But no matter the festival, you're sure to find some delicious food and friendly faces.
The annual Cox Farms Fall Festival is back in 2021! The biggest fall festival in Northern VA is packed with slides, rope swings, hayrides, a corn maze, and more family fun. After a 1-year hiatus, Cows 'n Cabs is officially back for 2021!
This country-themed Orlando fall festival is a high-end food, wine, craft beer and spirit party that benefits charities supporting children in need in Central Florida. This year's primary charities will be the After-School All-Stars and the 4Roots Farm. Wander through the 5-acre corn maze, check out the pumpkin patch, browse goods from local vendors, take advantage of fall photo ops and stock up on fall goodies at this annual corn maze and festival.
Head to the farm for one of our favorite Orlando fall festivals. Fun seasonal activities include sunflower and zinnia picking, fall eats , a pumpkin patch, fall photo ops, s'mores kits and so much more. The open-air Now + Then Marketplace in Port Richmond closes out its season with a Halloween market on October 23 that's tailor-made for four-legged friends and the people who love them.
The "Howl-o-ween" pup parade, market and costume contest features a host of pet-centric vendors—from sitters to groomers to accessory makers—a doggie costume contest, full bar and live music. Over 20,000 people come out each year to enjoy a weekend of great food, children's activities, military tribute, a Marketplace, beer garden, and 2 stages of live entertainment. Visitors can stroll the streets watching artists create masterpieces right on the pavement using chalks. There is also a Creative Kids Corner with lots of activities for young, aspiring artists! An Arts Expo features several local artists and there will be live music and great food.
Enjoy live entertainment, activities for the kids and 200 vendors offering crafts, promoting local businesses and selling food. Operated by the Garrison family since 1869, this farm features a corn maze, pumpkins, live music, zip lining, games and more. Kick-off apple season on Labor Day Weekend in Hendersonville's apple country! Orchards will be offering crafts, family fun activities such as corn mazes, apple cannons, inflatables, wagon rides, food trucks, and tours. Bring home fresh apples, pumpkins, cider, produce, baked goods, jellies, honey, and more at the many roadside markets.
Spread out with a self-guided tour of orchards in the area with apples, food, vendors, shopping, and more at each location! This event will not have the downtown street fair, music, kiddie carnival, or parade. But come back to Hendersonville for added food and shopping all weekend! Great BBQ with live bluegrass, antique tractor show, jamming stage, championship clogging teams, artists & crafts vendors, and local food vendors. At the Riverside Park across the river from downtown Spruce Pine, 305 Tappan Street.
West Chester's American Helicopter Museum moved its traditional Father's Day event to this weekend, changing the name but keeping the car and motorcycle show and helicopter rides and static aircraft displays . Visitors also enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, and exhibits and games from a variety of organizations and vendors. A general admission ticket nets you access to the pop-up, but you can also opt for add-ons that let you take home a pumpkin, grab a drink at one of three bars or go axe-throwing. This beloved DC-area music festival returns Oct. 16 and features performances from a diverse array of artists, including the likes of Haim, St. Vincent, Cautious Clay and many more. The festival will be hosted atMerriweather Post Pavilionthis year and will feature two stages, an epic lineup of delicious local eats and art installations.
Brews Around the Zoo is a popular adults-only event benefitting the zoo. Explore 15 beer stations with over 30 different craft beers, while enjoying live music plus food for purchase. Spend the afternoon picking out a pumpkin, weaving your way through to corn maze, snapping selfies at various photo ops and more.
This event also features live music on the weekends. Asheville is full of fun and exciting events for visitors of all types. From exciting live musicand festivals to a bevy of arts andculinary events fit for foodies, check out what's going on below. If you are looking for adventure don't miss out on these top things to do this fall. Search the Atlanta events calendar below or explore our annual festivals and seasonal events taking place throughout the year. If you're in ATL now, make sure you see what's happening today, this week and this weekend so you don't miss any one-of-a-kind Atlanta events.
Live music, food and wine festivals, cultural events, live sporting events and rodeos – there's no shortage of events to experience. Austin, Texas offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits and family fun. Use our listings of Austin's featured and ongoing events to find the perfect activity for your vacation. We help millions of people have more fun in fall by listing local fall festivals, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple orchards, haunted houses, ghost tours, Halloween events and Black Friday deals. We provide hundreds of different costume ideas and thousands of different Halloween costume options.
Funtober is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Step back into a simpler time at the Heritage Farm and Merkle Cabin. Watch hands-on demonstrations of frontier-era and 1880s life, plus children's crafts, games, and live music on two stages, grilled food and other tasty treats, and more. Three days and nights of German heritage fun with free admission. Not called an Oktoberfest but it does have all the festival foods, German music, singing and dancing, beverages, plus events you might expect from a big city event.
