The Fall Season is the season of family fun and events and Florida has a perfect blend of family-centric venues and activities. From haunted houses to pumpkin patches and fall festivals, you and your family will find plenty to keep you entertained this Halloween and throughout the fall season.
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Bradenton
Bradenton is located in the Southwest portion of Florida, but there are still several fall activities to do when you're in this area. Here are some ideas for kids:
- Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival - Get ready for the 32nd annual pumpkin festival at Hunsaders! The festival starts October 14th and is every weekend until Halloween from 9 am - 5 pm. Enjoy some weekend family fun with hayrides, a corn maze, a petting zoo, homemade ice cream, and tons more! Admission is only $15 and children 10 and under are free. There is a $5 charge to park, but many of the activities at the festival are free.
Sarasota
Fall is the perfect time for spooky and family-friendly activities. Check these fall activities for the family in Sarasota, Florida:
- The Ringling Museum - If you're looking to take a trip back in time or simply enjoy a fun all-day event, check out the Ringling Museum here in Sarasota. Here visitors can learn about circus history and watch circus acts like acrobats and jugglers performing on stages throughout the museum. There is also an exhibit featuring original circus memorabilia from circuses that once operated in Florida, including P.T. Barnum's circus that toured Florida during the 1800s.
- Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival - Fruitville Grove’s ready for its 35th annual pumpkin festival! The festival is every weekend until Halloween and admission is free! You only have to pay $5 for parking to enjoy everything they have to offer. With fun activities like hay rides, mini train rides, live music, and delicious foods you can’t go wrong at this festival. There’s also a costume contest every Saturday at 2pm!
Fort Myers
There are plenty of activities to get in the Halloween spirit in Fort Myers, Florida, and some that don't involve scary costumes. Here are a few fun fall activities for the family to do when they travel to Fort Myers, Florida, for a getaway:
- Southern Fresh Farms Fall Festival - Every Saturday and Sunday in October come out and enjoy Southern Fresh Farm’s annual festival. Admission is free and the $5 for parking will help with their parking lot improvement! There will be pumpkins, tractor rides, food, vendors, face painting, and a petting farm. Come out for some family-friendly fun this October.
- Historical Attractions - If you want to learn more about the history of Fort Myers, take a visit to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, good friends Henry Ford and Thomas Edison would come down to their estates for the winter. The site is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m and there are also guided tours available. You can visit the Mound House on Fort Myers Beach to learn about the customs of the Calusa Indians who lived on this unique archaeological site that sits atop a 2,000-year-old shell mound.
St. Pete and Tampa Area:
Whether you are in the Indian Shores area or near Madeira Beach, these fall activities near you will get you in the fall spirit.
- Savor St. Pete - On Saturday, November 4th, and Sunday, November 5th, there will be a celebration of food, wine, and craft beer on the downtown St. Pete waterfront. Enjoy culinary experiences from some of the area’s top restaurants and taste wine from all over the world as well as local and national crafted beers. General admission tickets start at $105.
- Sanding Ovations Master’s Cup - Starting November 16th, watch as ten master sculptors from throughout the world will be taking Treasure Island’s sand to new levels. There will be live music, food, and sand sculpting lessons for kids too! The event is free to the public and you will not want to miss it.
- Harvestmoon Fun Farm - There are plenty of activities for the family like visiting the pumpkin patch, riding the cow trains, a petting farm, and more! So come on out for a great time!
Make the Most of Your Family's Florida Getaway
Fall and Halloween are important times of the year for families, and it's especially important to make the most of your family's Florida getaway during this time. But before leaving, don't forget to come to visit Smugglers Cove for a round of mini golf!
