Ultimate Fall Fun Guide in Polk County
and Surrounding Areas
Fall is in the air. Ok, not really because it is Florida but we can all pretend. We have gathered all the fun Fall things we could find into one easy-to-use guide. We will be adding events to the guide as we find them so make sure to check back often.
Please remember to confirm events are occurring as weather and numerous other issues may arise.
Recurring Events
The events listed below occur throughout the season. Some even last until November.
Harvest Holler Corn Maze
Opens September 17 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Explore the corn maze, visit the pumpkin patch, go on a hayride and so much more. All activities are included with admission
3rd Annual Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus
Opens September 18 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Families can pick their perfect pumpkin, make arts & crafts, play outdoor games, go on hayrides, take some great family photos, and maybe even enjoy a Monster truck ride.
Fall Events at Lake Catherine Blueberries
Opens September 24 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail features 3 haunted trails, an escape room, and laser tag
6th Annual Fall at Southern Hill Farms
Opens September 25 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join Southern Hill Farm for their 6th Annual Fall event! What fall adventure would be complete without mouth-watering apple cider donuts, jolly Jumbo Jack carving pumpkins, and sunflowers and zinnias for family photos? Complimentary Farm Wagon rides
Fall Festival at Atwood Family Farm U-Pick
September 25 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Head over to Atwood Family Farms Fall Festival for family fun.
Fox Squirrel Corn Maze
Opens September 25 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
10th annual Fox Squirrel Corn Maze featuring a corn maze, pumpkins for sale, hayrides, games and simply enjoying the great outdoors!
Scott’s Maze Adventures
Opens October 1 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
This year’s theme is Dinosaurs! There will be corn mazes, rope mazes, zip-lining, and hayrides. Food vendors will be on hand.
Brick or Treat at Legoland Florida
Opens October 2 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enjoy neighborhood-style Trick or Treating with plenty of spooktacular sweets plus seasonal shows and exclusive creepy-cool LEGO characters
Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa Lowry Park
Opens October 1 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Head over to Atwood Family Farms Fall Festival for family fun.
Undead in the Dead on the American Victory Ship
Opens October 1 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
In its fourth iteration, a new UNDead in the Water theme, Save Our Souls, threatens passengers across 60,000 square feet of cavernous cargo holds and open-air decks
Fall Harvest Days at Keel Farms
Opens October 2 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Enjoy activities for all ages including pumpkin painting, bounce house, farm animals, and hayrides!
Frosted Cookies N Cream
Rice Krispy Treats
These Frosted Cookies N Cream Rice Krispy Treats are perfect for any Fall party, gathering, or just because.
Fall Scented Playdough Recipe
Seasonal play dough is a fun and easy thing to make with kids of all ages. The scents of fall – cinnamon, apple, cloves, spiced berries, brown sugar – all work well with play dough.
Special Events
SEPTEMBER 25 @ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
3rd Annual Fall Festival in Bartow
October 1 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fall Fest at Grove Roots Brewing
October 2 & 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Bartow Chalk Walk Festival
October 9 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Pumpkin Patch at St. John United Methodist
October 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Octoberfest Downtown 2021
October 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
3rd Annual Fall Cruise-In in Lake Alfred
October 16 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Plant City Strawberry Classic Cruise-in
October 16 @ 5:00 pm
Jack-O-Lantern Jamboree in Winter Haven
October 16 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fall Fest at Union Tap Room
October 16 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pumpkin Patch and at First United Methodist Church of Lake Alfred
October 22 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Trick-or-Treat Trail in Downtown Bartow
October 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Food Truck Friday Fall Festival at Clermont
October 23 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
45th Annual Pioneer Days Festival at Lake Wales History Museum
Trunk or Treat at Haines City Parks & Recreation
October 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
October 23 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fall Festival & Craft Fair at Presbyterian Church in the Highlands
October 23 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
45th Annual Pioneer Days Festival at Lake Wales History Museum
October 23 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Community Fall Festival at Northeast Regional Park
October 23 @ 3:00 pm
Frostproof Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Jeeptoberfest
October 23 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Trunk or Treat in Lake Hamilton
October 23 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fall Festival & Craft Fair at Presbyterian Church in the Highlands
October 23 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
45th Annual Pioneer Days Festival at Lake Wales History Museum
October 23 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Community Fall Festival at Northeast Regional Park
October 23 @ 3:00 pm
Frostproof Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Jeeptoberfest
October 23 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ghostly Gala hosted by Polk County Parks and Recreation
October 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Camp Fire Presents: Creepy Crawly Fall Festival
October 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Halloween Bash at Lakeside Village
October 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
St. John’s Trunk or Treat in Winter Haven
October 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Drive-Thru Fall Festival at First Baptist Church Plant City
October 28 @ 6:30 pm
Auburndale Chamber Halloween Harvest
October 30 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
GRB’s 5th Annual Spooktacular Halloween Party
October 30 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
2nd Annual Family Fall Festival at Patty’s House ALF & Slabach & Co.
October 30 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kid’s Trick or Treating & “Trunk” or Treat Car Show at Promenade at Sunset Walk
October 30 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Trot or Treat 2021 at Hope Equine Rescue, Inc
October 30 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Trunk or Treat in Freedom Station Park at Mister Chris Coffee
October 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Trunk-or-Treat at People’s Church
October 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Harvest Festival in Clermont
October 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm