Family Fun in Downtown Avalon Park

From delicious food truck nights to cozy Movies Under the Stars and exciting community festivals, September kicks off a jam-packed calendar with activities for everyone to enjoy!

September in Avalon Park traditionally means the start of an event season with a wide variety of recreational amenities designed to get you and your family – outdoors and active. With the weather changing, safe family-friendly events, miles of paths for walking and biking and local dining, there are many ways to start some new fall traditions this year.

We are excited to announce these family-friendly activities in Downtown Avalon Park:

Movie Under the Stars: Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy free popcorn, local vendors, and a free movie in the park. The movie starts at dark but come early to enjoy a picnic dinner and meeting friends and neighbors.

- September 23rd, 7:00 p.m. Luca, Sponsored by The Cuervo Team-EXP Realty - October 28th, 6:00 p.m. Double Feature: Zootopia & Hocus Pocus - November 18th, 7 p.m. Brave - December 16th, 7:00 p.m. Grinch

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

Food Truck Night: Join us in Tanja King Park the 3rd Sunday of each month for beats and eats! Approximately 20 local food trucks featuring a variety cuisine are available for families to try something new or get an old favorite all while enjoying live and local music together in Tanja King Park!

Community Festivals

Downtown Avalon Park hosts 5 community festivals each year, where families can build traditions! From Absolutely Avalon in the spring, to the Avalon Aglow holiday celebration, good times are sure to be had by all. This year we have partnered with Asia Trend to bring a new event, Moon Over Avalon on September 10th. Check out this and these other events this fall:

Moon Over Avalon: September 10th, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Children’s Arts and Crafts, DIY Festival Lanterns, Food Trucks, Night Market and Live Performances!

Sidewalk Sale: September 10th, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Oktoberfest: October 7, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Beer Garden Preview with traditional music by Europa and dancing by Schuhplattler Gruppe Alpenrose. Location: Downtown Avalon Park, Orlando, FL 32828

October 8th, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Family Friendly festival with live music by Europa and The Brussel Sprouts Polka Band, RE/MAX Innovation Hot Air Balloon Rides, Free Bounce Park, Weiner Dog Derby, Car Show, Beer Garden and Local Vendors! Location: Town Park, 3651 Avalon Park East Blvd., Orlando, FL 32828

Spooktacular: October 29, 2022, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dress up as your favorite character or in your favorite costume and join us for a hometown Halloween celebration. At this complimentary event, you will be able to enjoy trick or treating, food trucks, performances, bounce houses and vendors! Location: Town Park, 3651 Avalon Park East Blvd., Orlando, FL 32828

Fall Craft Fair: Saturday, November 12th, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Local vendor booths will feature homemade items such as holiday decorations, sweet treats, paintings, candles, plants and more! Location: Town Park, 3651 Avalon Park East Blvd., Orlando, FL 32828

Avalon Park Foundation Events

Grace Foley 5K: Join us as we honor community member, Grace Foley, to raise funds in support of the Grace Foley Scholarship Fund. Saturday, October 15th, 7:00 a.m. Onsite Registration, 8:00 a.m. Race Start

Turkey Trot: November 24th, 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.

Enchanted Gala-10 Year Anniversary Celebration and Community Awards: Join us for an evening of celebrating the community with an Enchanted Garden themed Gala featuring dinner, drinks, community awards and a silent auction. Location: Town Park, 3651 Avalon Park East Blvd., Orlando, FL 32828

Avalon Park Arts & Culture Center Stop by each weekend to see the work of 40+ local artists, classes, workshops and events! Open Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: 13000 Avalon Lake Drive, Ste. 100, Orlando, FL 32828

Downtown Avalon Park Shops and Restaurants

Enjoy an afternoon of walking around scenic Avalon Lake to see the local wildlife or to stop for a foodie treat at Marketplace at Avalon Park who is celebrating their one-year anniversary this month with a celebration on September 17th, 11 am – 10 pm. While you are there, swing by Pico de Gallo with new addition, The Bakery, opening at the Clock Tower in early September. Be on the lookout for the grand opening of Café Coqui opening this month as well.

For an up-to-date listing of our shops, restaurants, and professional services, visit our online directory and to stay in the know with what is happening in Downtown Avalon Park, follow us on Facebook, Instagram and check out the online calendar.

#ILoveAvalonPark