Introduction
Wondering what's happening in Florida this weekend? We've rounded up the state's biggest festivals, concerts, sporting events, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly activities by region to help you plan your next adventure.
Each weekend, All Florida Stuff highlights some of the best events by region to help you discover new places, support local communities, and make the most of your time in Florida. From the white-sand beaches of the Panhandle to the vibrant streets of Key West, you'll find something worth exploring.
Here's what's happening across Florida this weekend.
Panhandle
From Pensacola to Tallahassee, the Florida Panhandle offers waterfront festivals, live entertainment, historic attractions, and family-friendly events throughout the weekend.
Pensacola / Gulf Breeze
- Pensacola Hippie Festival — Saturday, Oct. 24, Downtown Pensacola. Live music, arts and crafts, vintage treasures, food vendors, and a celebration of peace, love, and community.
- Boo at the Zoo — Saturday, Oct. 24, Gulf Breeze Zoo. Family-friendly Halloween festivities and animal encounters.
Destin / Fort Walton Beach
- Mattie Kelly Festival of the Arts — Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, Destin. Original artwork from more than 100 artists, live music, demonstrations, food, and family activities.
- Destin Songwriter Festival — Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, Destin Harbor. Live performances by talented songwriters at venues along the harbor.
- Concerts at the Landing — Friday, Oct. 23, Fort Walton Beach Landing. Live music featuring Rockstarfish along the waterfront.
South Walton / 30A
- HarborWalk Village Halloween Spooktacular — Saturday, Oct. 24, Destin Harbor. Trick-or-treating, costume contests, and fireworks for the whole family.
Panama City / Panama City Beach
- Thunder Beach Fall Motorcycle Rally — Wednesday–Sunday, Oct. 21–25, Panama City Beach. Motorcycle shows, vendors, rides, and live entertainment throughout the area.
- Fright Nights in Historic Downtown Panama City — Thursday–Sunday, Oct. 22–25, Downtown Panama City. Spooky entertainment, creative experiences, and Halloween festivities.
North Florida
Explore what's happening in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Gainesville, and surrounding communities with concerts, outdoor activities, local markets, and seasonal celebrations.
Tallahassee
- Tallahassee Greek Food Festival — Friday–Saturday, Oct. 23–24, Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, traditional music, dancing, and cultural festivities.
- Frenchtown Rising — Friday, Oct. 23, 6–10 PM, Frenchtown. Free outdoor concert featuring live music, food, and a celebration of community and culture.
- Halloween Family Fun Day at Goodwood — Sunday, Oct. 25, 3–5 PM, Goodwood Museum & Gardens. Free family celebration featuring hayrides, face painting, storytelling, costumes, and crafts.
Gainesville
- The Fest 24 — Friday–Sunday, Oct. 23–25, Downtown Gainesville. Three-day punk rock music festival featuring hundreds of bands performing at venues throughout downtown.
Jacksonville
- Festa Italiana — Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 AM–6 PM, Italian American Club of Jacksonville. Free festival featuring Italian food, live music, and cultural activities.
- Murray Hill-O-Ween — Saturday, Oct. 24, 5–9 PM, Murray Hill. Neighborhood Halloween block party and parade featuring costumes, entertainment, and community festivities.
St. Augustine
- St. Benedict Blues Festival — Friday–Sunday, Oct. 23–25, St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church. Enjoy live blues performances, gumbo, barbecue, and a lively community atmosphere.
- Creatures of the Night — Friday–Saturday, Oct. 23–24, St. Augustine Alligator Farm. Family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring costumes, trick-or-treating, and wildlife encounters.
Central Florida
Central Florida is packed with weekend fun, from Orlando attractions and community festivals to family events, entertainment, and unique local experiences.
Orlando
- Eolaween — Saturday, Oct. 24, Lake Eola Park. Free family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring costumes, festive activities, and entertainment in downtown Orlando.
- Taste of Africa Food and Music Festival — Saturday, Oct. 24, Eagle Nest Park. Celebrate African culture with traditional food, live music, and family-friendly festivities.
- Fall Festival and Teen Hideaway — Friday, Oct. 23, Engelwood Neighborhood Center. Community fall festival featuring seasonal activities and entertainment for families and teens.
Mount Dora
- Mount Dora Craft Fair — Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, 9 AM–5 PM, Historic Downtown Mount Dora. More than 350 exhibitors showcase handmade arts, crafts, and unique creations, accompanied by live music and festival food.
Ocala
- 59th Annual Ocala Fine Arts Festival — Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, 10 AM–5 PM, Historic Downtown Ocala. Free outdoor art festival featuring talented artists, original artwork, and a lively downtown atmosphere.
- After Dark in the Park: Young Frankenstein — Friday, Oct. 23, 7 PM, Fort King National Historic Landmark. Free outdoor screening of the classic Halloween comedy.
Sanford
- Zoo Boo Bash — Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, 9 AM–5 PM, Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treat stations, costume fun, games, and animal encounters.
Longwood
- Wekiva Island Halloween Party — Saturday, Oct. 24, Wekiva Island. Afternoon trick-or-treating and a children's costume parade, followed by an adults-only evening Halloween party with live music and a costume contest.
Space Coast
Discover what's happening along Florida's Space Coast, including Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, Titusville, Palm Bay, and Port Canaveral, with events for families, visitors, and locals alike.
Titusville
- Harvest Festival at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary — Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 AM–3 PM, Enchanted Forest Sanctuary. Enjoy games, hands-on crafts, scarecrow making, food trucks, and local vendors.
- North Brevard Fall Festival — Saturday, Oct. 24, 6–9 PM, Sand Point Park. Family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring trunk-or-treating, costume contests, face painting, and seasonal activities.
Melbourne
- 12th Annual Kidtoberfest — Friday, Oct. 23, 5–10 PM, Wickham Park. A free outdoor movie night featuring The Nightmare Before Christmas, with entertainment under the stars.
- Mini Music Fest 2026 — Saturday, Oct. 24, 4–10 PM, Intracoastal Brewing Company. Enjoy an evening of live performances by local bands in the Eau Gallie Arts District.
Cocoa Beach
- Cosmic Cowboy Sip-n-Stroll — Saturday, Oct. 24, 5–9 PM, Downtown Cocoa Beach. Explore participating local businesses, enjoy refreshments, and dress in your favorite cosmic cowboy costume.
Cocoa / Cocoa Village
- 12th Annual Halloween Pub Crawl — Saturday, Oct. 24, 6–11 PM, Historic Cocoa Village. A festive adults-only evening featuring costumes, drinks, and Halloween fun throughout the village.
Palm Bay
- Turkey Creek Sanctuary Haunted Halloween & Trail of Terror — Saturday, Oct. 24, 6–10 PM, Turkey Creek Sanctuary. Explore spooky trails and Halloween attractions, including a family-friendly area for younger visitors.
Viera
- Boo at the Zoo — Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, Brevard Zoo. Dress in costume and enjoy trick-or-treat stations, Halloween decorations, and wildlife encounters.
Tampa Bay
Find exciting events throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and surrounding communities, from waterfront festivals to live performances and sporting events.
Tampa
- Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat — Saturday, Oct. 24, 4–8:30 PM, Cotanchobee Park. Free family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring trick-or-treating, a costume contest, a Thriller flash mob, and an outdoor movie.
- A Night at the Museum — Saturday, Oct. 24, 2–6:30 PM, Tampa Bay History Center. Halloween celebration featuring candy stations, costumed characters, games, crafts, and family entertainment.
- Tampa Bay Coffee & Art Festival — Saturday, Oct. 24, Florida State Fairgrounds. A celebration of specialty coffee, creativity, and local art.
St. Petersburg
- Halloween on Central — Sunday, Oct. 25, Noon–5 PM, Central Avenue. Free Halloween street festival featuring costumes, trick-or-treating, vendors, music, and family entertainment.
- St. Pete Saturday Morning Market — Saturday, Oct. 24, Downtown St. Petersburg. Browse fresh produce, prepared foods, handmade goods, and local vendors.
Clearwater
- Clearwater GreekFest 2026 — Friday–Sunday, Oct. 23–25, Clearwater. Enjoy traditional Greek cuisine, music, dancing, and cultural festivities.
Dunedin
- Frenchy's Stone Crab Backlot Bash — Friday–Saturday, Oct. 23–24, Dunedin Causeway. Celebrate stone crab season with fresh seafood and live bands.
Madeira Beach
- John's Pass Seafood Festival — Friday–Sunday, Oct. 23–25, John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. Annual waterfront celebration featuring fresh Gulf seafood, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and coastal festivities.
Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida comes alive each weekend with arts festivals, farmers markets, outdoor adventures, community events, and coastal entertainment.
Naples
- Boo at the Zoo — Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, Naples Zoo. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween celebration with movie-inspired magic, imaginative characters, and seasonal fun throughout the zoo.
- Vanderbilt Farmers Market — Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 AM–Noon, Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt. Shop for fresh produce, seafood, specialty foods, handmade goods, and local favorites.
- Science Saturdays at Rookery Bay — Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 AM–3:30 PM, Rookery Bay Learning Center. Discover Southwest Florida's coastal environment through science-focused activities and exhibits.
Bonita Springs
- Farmer Mike's Fall Festival & Corn Mazes — Friday–Sunday, Oct. 23–25, Farmer Mike's U-Pick. Celebrate fall with corn mazes, family activities, and a haunted maze for adventurous visitors.
- Classic Skynyrd Live Tribute Concert — Saturday, Oct. 24, 7:30 PM, Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center. Enjoy a live tribute to the legendary Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Fort Myers
- Scarecrows in the Park & Fall Festival — Friday–Sunday, Oct. 23–25, Lakes Regional Park. Explore creative scarecrow displays and enjoy the park's seasonal fall atmosphere.
- Annual Quilt Show — Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 AM–2 PM, Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Discover beautiful quilts and creative craftsmanship at this special exhibition.
Punta Gorda
- Haunted Oddity Market at Celtic Ray — Saturday, Oct. 24, 5–10 PM, Celtic Ray Public House. Browse unusual handmade art, alternative vendors, Halloween displays, and spooky surprises, with live music in the evening.
Southeast Florida
Experience the energy of Southeast Florida with festivals, concerts, cultural events, nightlife, and family activities from West Palm Beach to Miami.
Miami
- Zoo Boo at Zoo Miami — Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, 10 AM–3 PM, Zoo Miami. Bring the family for trick-or-treating, costumes, animal encounters, and Halloween fun throughout the zoo.
- House of Horror Haunted Carnival — Friday–Sunday, Oct. 23–25, Tropical Park. Explore haunted houses, carnival rides, spooky attractions, and Halloween entertainment.
Coral Gables
- Kiddo-Ween Festival — Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 AM–4 PM, Coral Gables Museum. A family-friendly celebration featuring trick-or-treating, character appearances, a pumpkin patch, and live entertainment.
Fort Lauderdale
- Pumpkins and Palm Trees Fall Festival — Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 AM–3 PM, Las Olas Oceanside Park. Enjoy a free fall festival featuring carnival activities, seasonal treats, and family entertainment.
- Diwali Celebration — Sunday, Oct. 25, 6–9 PM, Las Olas Oceanside Park. Celebrate the Festival of Lights with live music, cultural dance performances, food, and local vendors.
Hollywood
- Boo Bash at ArtsPark — Friday, Oct. 23, 5–9 PM, ArtsPark at Young Circle. Celebrate Halloween with a festive community gathering in downtown Hollywood.
West Palm Beach
- BOOtanical Garden Bash — Saturday–Sunday, Oct. 24–25, Mounts Botanical Garden. Discover a spooky maze, interactive reptile encounters, crafts, storytelling, and live music.
Royal Palm Beach
- Rock N Fall Fest — Friday–Saturday, Oct. 23–24, Commons Park. Enjoy live music, fall festivities, and family-friendly entertainment at this lakeside community celebration.
Florida Keys
Enjoy island life with seafood festivals, waterfront entertainment, live music, boating events, and the laid-back charm that makes the Florida Keys one of the state's most unique destinations.
Key Largo
- MarineLab's Haunted Lagoon — Saturday, Oct. 24, 6–8:30 PM, MarineLab. Experience an unusual Halloween adventure with spooky snorkeling, science activities, games, and surprises.
Islamorada
- 8th Annual Trunk or Treat Halloween Party — Saturday, Oct. 24, 6–8:30 PM, Islamorada Village Great Lawn. A family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring decorated vehicles, costumes, candy, and community fun.
- Florida Keys Farmers Market — Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 AM–3 PM, Islamorada. Shop for fresh foods, handmade products, local crafts, and island specialties.
Ramrod Key
- Boondocks Open-Air Market — Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 AM–2 PM, Boondocks, Mile Marker 27.5. Browse local vendors, tropical gifts, handmade crafts, and unique island finds.
Key West
- Fantasy Fest Masquerade March — Friday, Oct. 23, Old Town Key West. Join the colorful procession of costumed revelers through the streets of Key West during the festival's final weekend.
- Screaming Green Halloween — Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 AM–2 PM, Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. Celebrate Halloween with an environmentally friendly twist and activities for families.
- Fantasy Fest Parade — Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 PM, Downtown Key West. The festival's grand finale features extravagant floats, elaborate costumes, music, and a spectacular procession through Duval Street.
- Fantasy Fest Children's Day — Sunday, Oct. 25, Noon–5 PM, Bayview Park. A family-friendly celebration with Halloween activities and festivities for children.
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