Autumn Adventures Await: Downtown Avalon Park’s Fall Event Line-Up

Downtown Avalon Park is gearing up to offer a fantastic lineup of fall events and traditions this year. Whether you are looking to kickstart your holiday shopping at the annual craft fair on November 11th or dive into the autumn festivities with the annual Oktoberfest Celebration, there’s something for everyone in store. The excitement begins on Friday, October 13th, from 5-10 pm with the Beer Garden Preview. Friday night will be filled with traditional food and beer, complemented by live music from Europa and Alpine Dancing by Schuhplatter Gruppe Alpenrose, all in the heart of Town Park.

On Saturday, October 14th, the fun continues with activities for the whole family. Besides the Town Park Beer Garden, the community festival starts at 5 pm, featuring over 150 vendors, live music, dancing, a car show, wiener dog races, and a free bounce park.

But the excitement does not stop after Oktoberfest! Fall in Avalon Park is the start of an event-packed season, designed to get families outdoors and active. With the changing weather, safe family-friendly events, extensive walking and biking paths, and local dining options, there are countless opportunities to create new fall traditions this year.

Here are some other exciting family-friendly activities happening this fall in Downtown Avalon Park:

Movie Under the Stars

Grab your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy free popcorn, local vendors, and a free movie in the park. The movie starts at dusk, but come early to enjoy a picnic dinner and meet friends and neighbors.

-October 20th: Casper

-November 17th: Elemental

-December 8th: Elf

Location: Town Park, 3651 Avalon Park East Blvd., Orlando, FL 32828

Food Truck Night

Join us at Town Park on the 3rd Sunday of each month for beats and eats! Approximately 20 local food trucks featuring a variety of cuisines are available for families to try something new or enjoy an old favorite while grooving to music.

Grace Foley Rock Your Socks 5K

-Date: October 14th

-Time: 7:00 a.m. Onsite Registration, 8:00 a.m. Race Start

Join us as we pay tribute to community member Grace Foley in the Avalon Park Foundation Annual 5k Fun-Run, raising funds to support the Grace Foley Scholarship Fund.

Spooktacular

-Date: October 28th

Dress up as your favorite character or in your favorite costume and join us in Town Park for a hometown Halloween celebration. This complimentary event offers trick or treating, food trucks, performances, bounce houses, and vendors.

Dress up as your favorite character or in your favorite costume and join us in Town Park for a hometown Halloween celebration. This complimentary event offers trick or treating, food trucks, performances, bounce houses, and vendors.

Location: Downtown Avalon Park, Orlando, FL 32828

Fall Craft Fair

-Date: Saturday, November 11th

-Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Local vendor booths will showcase homemade items such as holiday decorations, sweet treats, paintings, candles, plants, and more! This year will also feature a VIP area hosted by the Avalon Park Arts and Culture Center with art, mimosa bar and shaded seating. Location: Town Park, 3651 Avalon Park East Blvd., Orlando, FL 32828

Turkey Trot

-Date: November 23rd

-Time: 7:00 a.m. Onsite Registration, 8:00 a.m. Race Start

Join the Avalon Park Foundation for this annual fun run 5k for a cause through Downtown Avalon Park. Run Now, Gobble Later.

Avalon Park Arts and Culture Center

From the Hispanic Heritage Artist Reception on October 6th to Spooky Craft Halloween Crafts for Kids there’s something for everyone at the Avalon Park Arts and Culture Center this fall.

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