Fall for cultural celebrations, culinary delights and Halloween haunts this autumn.

Updated Nov. 25, 2024

Between smaller crowds, cooler temperatures and a wealth of special events, autumn is the perfect time to visit Orlando. Experience our seasonal delights for yourself at cultural celebrations, food festivals and Halloween happenings for all ages this fall.

• Cultural Celebrations & More
• Foodie Festivals
• Halloween Haunts
• More Fall Events
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Fall Cultural Celebrations & More

Here are some of the biggest events you won’t want to miss this fall, including cultural celebrations and a beloved college football tradition.

FusionFest (Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2024)

Every Thanksgiving weekend, FusionFest brings the whole world to downtown Orlando — almost literally. Held at the open-air Seneff Arts Plaza at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando’s City District, this unique, two-day gala invites you to explore more than 110 global cultures, starting with a bounty of dishes from around the world.

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You can also look forward to experiences and contests celebrating music, dance, visual arts, spoken word, games, interactive activities and more. Food, beverages and merchandise are available for purchase, and the festival itself is free to attend.

Dazzling Nights 2024 (Select Dates, Nov. 29, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025)

Produced by Creative City Project, Dazzling Nights is back for 2024. The all-ages, interactive holiday event transforms the 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens into a stunning winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures. Leu Gardens is part of Audubon Park Garden District close to downtown Orlando and Winter Park.

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Fall Foodie Festivals & Events

Between downtown Orlando’s FusionFest and other fantastic food festivals, fall is one of the most delicious times of year to visit Orlando.

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EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE at Walt Disney World® Resort (Aug. 29 – Nov. 23, 2024)

The favorite time of year for foodies and wine enthusiasts alike has arrived — as has the EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE®. Held at EPCOT® at Walt Disney World® Resort, this iconic festival serves up flavors from across six continents and unlocks unlimited fun through your tastebuds.

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You can also expect can’t-miss activities like the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, the all-ages Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt, a flavorful food stroll courtesy of Emile’s Fromage Montage, and the all-new Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit. The festival is included with park admission, with food and beverages available for purchase.

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Halloween Vacation Capital®

Orlando is ready to scare up a ghoulishly good time this Halloween with spooky soirees and fantastic fun for children and adults, including these scream-tastic standouts. Get additional details and discover even more events in our roundup of Halloween happenings in Orlando.

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Top Halloween Events for Adults & Mature Teens

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort (Select Nights, Aug. 30 – Nov. 3, 2024)

You’ll never feel more alive than when you’re scared to death at Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort. During this separately ticketed event, face 10 haunted houses, five scare zones, live entertainment and some of the most exhilarating attractions at Universal Studios Florida.

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WARNING: EVENT MAY BE TOO INTENSE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. NO COSTUMES OR COSTUME MASKS ALLOWED.

Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld® Orlando (Select Nights, Sept. 6 – Nov. 2, 2024)

Howl-O-Scream resurfaces at SeaWorld Orlando and promises a new year of spine-tingling fear at this separately ticketed event, featuring scare zones, houses of horror, nighttime coaster rides, fiendishly interactive bars, and the monstrous electricity of live shows. There is more to sea than ever: more screams, more terror and more haunts, and only in Orlando.

Please note: Howl-O-Scream is intended for a mature audience. This event contains intense adult content such as violence, gore and blood. No costumes are allowed.

Haunting Nights (Select Dates, Sept. 27 – Oct. 31, 2024)

With Haunting Nights, Creative City Project brings to life an artful, exciting Halloween experience in the forests of Harry P. Leu Gardens. Expect immersive worlds, fall-inspired encounters and a few jump scares, plus seasonal food and drinks. Make your way past the bridge troll and into the forest of eyes, journey through a neon-lit maze, and so much more.

Halloween Events for All Ages

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World® Resort (Select Nights, Aug. 9 – Oct. 31, 2024)

Join some of your favorite Disney Characters for an evening of spirited fun at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, an all-ages, specially ticketed celebration at Magic Kingdom® Park, part of Walt Disney World Resort. Revel in the extraordinarily enchanting atmosphere of this limited-capacity event.

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Eerie entertainment is set to include the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular! at Cinderella Castle, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, the DescenDANCE Party high-energy rave, Mickey’s “Boo-To-You” Halloween Parade (now with an earlier start time), the Trick-or-Treat Trail, Disney Characters in costume (including new threads for Mickey and Minnie), and more than 20 favorite attractions with a Halloween twist. You’re also invited to wear costumes with some restrictions.

SeaWorld® Spooktacular (Saturdays, Sundays & Halloween, Aug. 31 – Nov. 3, 2024)

Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, costumes, your favorite sea friends and plenty of spooky surprises. Treat your family to all the festive fun of SeaWorld® Spooktacular, included with park admission at SeaWorld Orlando this fall.

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Brick-or-Treat Presents Monster Party at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort (Select Dates, Sept. 13 – Oct. 27, 2024)

At LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, get bewitched by the biggest Brick-or-Treat ever with ghoul-tastic shows and experiences, tidal waves of candy, wickedly delicious treats, and exclusive LEGO® characters. All the fun of Brick-or-Treat is included with park admission to LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park.

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Happy Frights (Select Dates, Sept. 27 – Oct. 31, 2024)

A fun, family-friendly version of Haunting Nights, Happy Frights is also produced by Creative City Project at Harry P. Leu Gardens. Enjoy immersive worlds, live characters, food, trick-or-treating and more before the scarier evening entertainment.

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More Fall Events

Cultural celebrations, food festivals and spooky thrills aren’t the only activities you’ll enjoy in Orlando this autumn. From joyful music to beautiful art to live sports, we have fall festivities for every age group and interest. Explore our Events Calendar to see what’s happening during your next visit to Orlando.

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Map of Orlando’s Top Fall Events

Use this interactive map to track down the events featured in this blog.

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