September 29, 2026
Fall is coming to Grande Lakes with a full weekend of activities for the whole family. Taking place October 10–11, 2026, the Fall Festival brings together outdoor adventures, seasonal flavors, craft beverages, local vendors, games, entertainment, and plenty of activities for kids.
Set against the grounds of Grande Lakes, guests can spend the day exploring the Harvest Market, enjoying food and drinks from festival cottages, and taking part in everything from canoeing and kayaking to pumpkin decorating, archery, train rides, and a petting zoo.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
ALL DAY
- Harvest Market
- Beer Garden
- Train Rides
- Face Painting
- Balloon Artist
- Fall Lawn Games
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Canoeing, kayaking, lakeside bike riding, signature retail, permanent jewelry, meet and greets, petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, Ritz Kids Open House, caricature artist, laser skeet shooting, archery, and Casting for a Cause.
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Live band, line dancing, laser tag, and Live Fire & Fall Flavors with Jack Arnold.
The American Cookout Classic also takes place from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday brings another afternoon of Fall Festival activities, including the Harvest Market, train rides, face painting, balloon artist, fall lawn games, canoeing, kayaking, lakeside bike riding, signature retail, permanent jewelry, meet and greets, petting zoo, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, Ritz Kids Open House, caricature artist, laser skeet shooting, and archery.
The American Cookout Classic returns Sunday evening from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT
The festivities actually begin Friday night, with several additional experiences happening throughout Grande Lakes.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
- 5:00 PM | American Cookout Classic
- 6:00 PM | Illuminate Grande Lakes
- 6:00 PM | Lakeside Veuve Clicquot
- 7:00 PM | The Magic Show: Haunted Edition
These experiences are separate from the Fall Festival and may require their own tickets or reservations.
TICKETS & ADMISSION
Day Pass: $45 per person
Ages 2 & Under: Free
Overnight Grande Lakes Guests: General admission is complimentary
Tickets for day guests are available for advance purchase. Certain activities, including laser skeet shooting, archery, and pumpkin decorating, require additional activity tickets.
CELEBRATE FALL AT GRANDE LAKES
The Fall Festival at Grande Lakes is an opportunity to spend a fall weekend together with family and friends while enjoying some of the best outdoor experiences the resort has to offer.
From leisurely afternoons exploring the market and taking the kids on train rides to live music, seasonal food, and evenings beneath the stars, there is plenty happening throughout the weekend.
With canoeing, kayaking, pumpkin decorating, pony rides, a petting zoo, local vendors, food, drinks, and live entertainment all in one place, Grande Lakes is bringing a little taste of fall to Orlando—even if the temperatures still feel like summer.
