✨ Worry-Free Weekend | October 10–12, 2025 ✨

Happy October, friends! 🍂 The days are still warm, the skies are bright, and there’s plenty of local fun to help you make the most of your weekend. Here’s your guide to a worry-free, adventure-filled few days across Central Florida:

🎉 Friday, October 10

Artisan Alley Farmers & Makers Market
📍 Artisan Alley, DeLand | 🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kick off the weekend with an evening stroll through DeLand’s iconic Artisan Alley. Enjoy live music, 80+ local vendors, food, and that cozy small-town Friday night vibe.

🌞 Saturday, October 11

Sanford Marketplace at Magnolia
📍 Downtown Sanford | 🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Shop handmade art, fresh produce, and baked goods while enjoying Sanford’s historic charm.

Lake Mary Farmers Market
📍 Central Park, Lake Mary | 🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Grab a coffee and browse plants, produce, and unique local finds in the heart of Lake Mary.

Harvest Fields Corn Maze Weekend
📍 3000 N. Spring Garden Ave, DeLand | 🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Get lost in the fun with Central Florida’s largest corn maze! Plus hayrides, duck races, pumpkin sales, and more fall family fun.

Fossils, Rocks, Gems & Mineral Show – Day 1
📍 Sanford Civic Center | 🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Discover dazzling gems, fossils, and minerals — perfect for curious kids and collectors alike.

Sterling Park Elementary Bike Rodeo & Wellness Fair
📍 Casselberry | 🕘 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
A fun and educational morning with bike safety, family wellness booths, and giveaways.

🌼 Sunday, October 12

Maitland Farmers Market
📍 Lake Lily Park | 🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Spend a relaxing Sunday morning by the lake with local vendors, fresh food, and handmade goods.

Sweetwater Wekiva Farmers Market
📍 Longwood | 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A chill, family-friendly market full of local crafts, produce, and bakery favorites.

Fossils, Rocks, Gems & Mineral Show – Day 2
📍 Sanford Civic Center | 🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Couldn’t make it Saturday? Stop by Sunday for one last look at amazing earth treasures.

🌳 Outdoor Fun Anytime

  • Walk the Sanford RiverWalk at sunset 🌅

  • Explore shady trails at Gemini Springs Park 🌲

  • Pack a picnic for Green Springs Park 🌼

💡 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 👟

  • Don’t forget 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