✨ Worry Free Weekend | October 3–5, 2025 ✨

Happy October, friends! 🍂 Fall is here, the air feels a little lighter, and there’s no shortage of ways to fill your weekend with family fun, local flavor, and good vibes. Here’s your lineup for a worry-free weekend:

🎉 Friday, October 3

🌙 Artisan Alley Farmers & Makers Market
📍 Artisan Alley, DeLand
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Start your weekend with an evening stroll through DeLand’s charming Artisan Alley—over 80 local vendors, live music, food, and a cozy small-town Friday night feel.

🌞 Saturday, October 4

🌾 Sanford Marketplace at Magnolia
📍 Magnolia Square, Downtown Sanford
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Shop from 40+ local vendors offering crafts, fresh produce, baked goods, and art. A perfect Saturday morning outing!

🍎 Lake Mary Farmers Market
📍 Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Grab fresh fruits, veggies, plants, and unique artisan finds in a beautiful lakeside setting.

🌽 Harvest Fields Corn Maze Opening Weekend
📍 3000 N. Spring Garden Ave, DeLand
🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Kick off spooky-season fun with Central Florida’s largest corn maze! Enjoy hayrides, duck races, a mini maze, corn cannon, pumpkin sales, and plenty of family activities.

🪨 Fossils, Rocks, Gems & Mineral Show – Day 1
📍 Sanford Civic Center, 401 E Seminole Blvd
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Explore amazing fossils, gems, and minerals from around the world. Great for families, collectors, or anyone curious about earth’s treasures.

🚲 Sterling Park Elementary Bike Rodeo & Wellness Fair
📍 905 Eagle Cir South, Casselberry
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bring the kids for a fun morning learning bike safety, plus enjoy wellness booths, family resources, and giveaways.

🌼 Sunday, October 5

🛍 Maitland Farmers Market
📍 Lake Lily Park, Maitland
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Stroll the lakeside, sip coffee, and shop handmade goods, plants, and fresh food from local vendors.

🌾 Sweetwater Wekiva Farmers Market
📍 1000 Wekiva Springs Rd, Longwood
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A laid-back Sunday market with produce, baked goods, and crafts to wrap up your weekend on a chill note.

🪨 Fossils, Rocks, Gems & Mineral Show – Day 2
📍 Sanford Civic Center
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Couldn’t make it Saturday? Sunday is your last chance to browse exhibits, meet vendors, and check out unique earth treasures.

🌳 Outdoor Fun Anytime

  • Walk the Sanford RiverWalk at sunset 🌅

  • Explore Gemini Springs Park for shady trails 🌲

  • Pack a picnic for Green Springs 🌼

💡 Pro Tips for a Worry Free Weekend

  • Farmers markets are best in the morning for the freshest finds 🌞

  • Wear comfy shoes—you’ll be strolling a lot! 👟

  • Pack water, sunscreen, and reusable shopping bags 👜

  • Mix it up: one “big” outing and one chill spot each day keeps it balanced ✨

And if you’re looking for things to do year round, check out our other blog!

Free and Budget Friendly Things To Do in Central Florida