✨ Worry-Free Weekend | October 17–19, 2025 ✨

Hey friends! The Florida sunshine is still going strong — and this weekend is packed with pumpkin patches, markets, and fall fun for the whole family. Here’s your go-to guide for a worry-free weekend filled with local flavor and good vibes.

🎃 Pumpkin Patches & Fall Festivities

Southern Hill Farms – Clermont
Open Thursday–Sunday with hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn maze, live music, food trucks, and family fun.

Great Scott Farms – Mount Dora
Weekend-only fall festival featuring a corn maze, hayrides, jump pillows, play areas, and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.

Club Lake Venue Fall Festival – Apopka
Open Thursday–Sunday with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, games, play zones, and plenty of fall photo ops.

Painted Oaks Academy Pumpkin Patch Festival – Orlando
Open daily through October with pony rides, hayrides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and local vendors.

Harvest Fields Corn Maze – DeLand
Weekend fun with a large maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch, duck races, and farm games for all ages.

🥕 Farmers Markets to Visit

Artisan Alley Farmers & Makers Market – DeLand
Friday evening, 6:00–9:00 PM. A lively downtown night market with artisan goods, produce, food, and live music.

Sanford Marketplace at Magnolia – Sanford
Saturday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Dozens of local vendors with handmade goods, baked treats, and crafts.

Lake Mary Farmers Market – Lake Mary
Saturday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Lakeside shopping with fresh produce, plants, and unique finds.

Winter Park Farmers Market – Winter Park
Saturday, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM. One of Central Florida’s favorites for baked goods, local honey, and handmade items.

Maitland Farmers Market – Maitland
Sunday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. A relaxing market around Lake Lily with local food, coffee, and crafts.

Orlando Farmers Market – Lake Eola Park
Sunday, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. Fresh food, art, plants, and the perfect Sunday stroll.

📅 Your Weekend Game Plan

Friday, October 17:
Start the weekend with an evening market stroll in DeLand — the perfect warm-up to the weekend ahead.

Saturday, October 18:
Hit a morning farmers market, then spend the afternoon exploring a pumpkin patch or corn maze.

Sunday, October 19:
Ease into the day with coffee at the Maitland or Orlando market, and finish your weekend with a relaxed outdoor adventure.

💡 Pro Tips for a Worry-Free Weekend

  • Go early — it’s cooler and less crowded 🌞

  • Bring water, sunscreen, and comfy shoes 👟

  • Don’t forget reusable shopping bags 👜

  • Check farm hours or ticket requirements before heading out

  • Mix one “big” outing with one chill activity each day ✨

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

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