Lifestyle · This weekend in Central Florida

Things to do this weekend, by county

October is in full swing, and Central Florida is busy this weekend: Come Out With Pride at Lake Eola, Viva Oviedo! at Center Lake Park, Rocktoberfest at Celebration Town Center, fall festivals in Clermont, Mount Dora, and Davenport, and farmers markets in Winter Garden and downtown Orlando. This guide covers Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, with 9 verified events, organized county by county.

Every event and link here was verified for this exact weekend as of Friday morning, October 16. Dates and times can still change, so give the organizer a quick look before you head out. I update this guide every Friday and only cover the coming weekend.

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A Central Florida autumn farmers market and fall festival on an October morning, with palm trees and a blue sky

Orange County Osceola County Lake County Polk County Seminole County

Orange County

Orange County this weekend

Orange County has the biggest Saturday of the year this weekend: Come Out With Pride at Lake Eola, free and open to all with a festival, parade, and fireworks. The Winter Garden market runs Saturday morning, the Horizon West Pet Fest happens up in West Orange, and the Lake Eola market returns downtown on Sunday.

Orange County living guide

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Winter Garden Farmers Market

Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden

More than 100 local vendors with produce, plants, baked goods, and breakfast and lunch bites under the downtown pavilion. A relaxed, family-friendly way to start the weekend.

Official event page

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Horizon West Pet Fest

Hamlin Town Center green space, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden (Horizon West)

A free community festival for pet lovers in West Orange County: dozens of vendors, activities for kids and pets, contests, and entertainment. Presented by Horizon West Happenings and Hamlin.

Official event page

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · noon to 10 p.m.

Come Out With Pride Orlando

Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St., Orlando

One of the largest Pride celebrations in the Southeast, free and open to all at Lake Eola: a festival with vendors and live entertainment, the colorful parade in the afternoon, and a fireworks finale to close the night.

Official event page

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola

Lake Eola Park, southeast corner, E. Central Blvd. & N. Eola Dr., Orlando

The year-round Sunday market in downtown Orlando's signature park: local produce, plants, baked goods, prepared foods, and crafts along the lake. Free to stroll, stroller-friendly, and an easy stop after a slow morning.

Official event page

Osceola County

Osceola County this weekend

Osceola County's centerpiece this weekend is the 20th annual Rocktoberfest at Celebration Town Center on Saturday night: live music, food, hayrides, and family fun, free to attend and close to Kissimmee and the 192 corridor.

Osceola County living guide

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 5 to 10 p.m.

Rocktoberfest in Celebration

Celebration Town Center, 701 Front St., Celebration

The 20th annual fall festival at Celebration's town center: live music, food, hayrides, and family fun. Free to attend, easy to stroll, and close to Kissimmee and the 192 corridor.

Official event page

Lake County

Lake County this weekend

Lake County has two great Saturday options this weekend: the Southern Hill Farms fall festival in Clermont runs both days, and downtown Mount Dora closes the evening with a free fall festival and a scarecrow stroll in its historic district.

Lake County living guide

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday, October 18 · 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival

Southern Hill Farms, 16651 Schofield Rd., Clermont

The 11th annual fall festival running both weekend days: sunflower fields, u-pick fruit, a corn maze, farm activities, and family photo spots. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased online in advance; they are not sold at the farm.

Official event page

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 5 to 9 p.m.

Mount Dora Fall Festival

Sunset Park, 230 W. 4th Ave., downtown Mount Dora

A free evening in one of Florida's favorite small towns: live music, a Parade of Scarecrows, a downtown scarecrow stroll, kids' activities, food and drink vendors, and a fall-themed drone show over downtown to close the evening.

Official event page

Polk County

Polk County this weekend

Polk County has one verified community event this weekend: a free fall festival at the Visit Central Florida Welcome Center in Davenport on Saturday morning, an easy stop if you are driving the Highway 27 corridor.

Polk County living guide

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 9 a.m. to noon

Fall Fest at the Welcome Center

Visit Central Florida Welcome Center, 101 Adventure Ct., Davenport

A free family morning in Polk County with early trick-or-treating, fall activities, and prizes at the Welcome Center just off I-4 at Exit 55. A low-key pick if you are driving the Highway 27 corridor this weekend.

Official event page

Seminole County

Seminole County this weekend

Seminole County's standout is Viva Oviedo! on Saturday afternoon and evening: a free, family-friendly celebration of Hispanic heritage at Center Lake Park with live music, folkloric dance, Latin food, artisans, and a Kids Zone.

Seminole County living guide

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · noon to 9 p.m.

Viva Oviedo! Festival

Oviedo Cultural Center & Amphitheater, Center Lake Park, 357 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo

A free, family-friendly celebration of Hispanic heritage in Seminole County: live music, folkloric dance, Latin food, artisans, wellness activities, and a Kids Zone. This year's theme is 'Salud Es Vida... Health Is Life.'

Official event page

Enjoy the weekend

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