Fall Festivals in Broward

Pumpkins, plaid shirts and palm trees are part of Fall in Broward, and plenty of festivals emphasize the Fall vibe. 

Fall Festivals with free entry in Broward in 2026 include 

Davie

The Fall Festival is 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 19, and entry is free. Parking and activities are free.

The event includes Southern Stampede band, petting farm and inflatables. 

The venue is Bergeron Rodeo arena, 4201 Rodeo Way, Davie 33314.

Sunrise 

Fall Harvest Festival is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 26 at Sunrise Amphitheater, 10770 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Sunrise 33351.

Entry is free. The event includes 

• petting zoo 
• train rides 
• food trucks 
• artisan vendors 
• bounce houses
• DJ 
• corn maze 

Autumn festival in Fort Lauderdale

Las Olas Autumn Festival is 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, October 3 at First Presbyterian parking lot, 1224 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33301. The Las Olas Autumn Festival includes local vendors, food and drinks for purchase, entertainment, artists, pumpkin patch photo opportunity, and a kids area with fall-themed games and activities

Deerfield Beach

The Fall Festival 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 10, at Pioneer Park, 217 NE Fifth Avenue, Deerfield Beach.  The free event includes a pumpkin patch, entertainment including Whisky Six Band, hayrides, biergarten, vendors, youth activities and other things to do.

Dania Beach Oktoberfest

German food, beer and entertainment are featured at Oktoberfest Beerfest in Dania Beach, and entry is free. The festival is outside Dania Beach City Hall, 100 W. Dania Beach Boulevard.

Oktoberfest Beerfest in 2026 is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 10, and free pumpkins are offered at a pumpkin patch while supplies last. 

Beer tasting tickets are $50 before the event and more at the door if tickets are not sold out. Tickets are required for beer tastings for ages 21 and older. 

Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk 

Fall Festival on  Riverwalk is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 17, and entry is free. Pets are welcome to attend. Fees may apply for various activities like pumpkin painting and pumpkin bowling and sand art.  Food and beverages are offered for purchase. 

The event is in Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Parking fees are usually $3 an hour. 

New Horizons United Methodist, Southwest Ranches 

New Horizon United Methodist  is featuring a Fall Festival 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. October 17 with yard sale and bake sale vendors and other items for purchase. The event is indoors at 5741 S. Flamingo Road, Southwest Ranches 33330 

Margate 

Margate Fall Festival includes Fall and Halloween activities.

The Fall Festival in 2026 is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 24, at the sports facilities, 1695 Banks Road, Margate 33063.

Entry is free. Parking is free. 

Events include 

• pony rides
•  glow party
•  scarecrow building
• food vendors 
• a pre-carved pumpkin contest
•  Halloween costumes
• craft vendors 

Festivals with a Fee 

Plantation 

The Family Fall Festival in Plantation in 2026 is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 17, with a $5 entry fee. Parking is free. For kids younger than 2, entry is free.

Features at the event include 

• games
• fun zone 
• pony rides
• petting zoo 
• DJ
• inflatables
• hayride 
• vendors 
• magic show
• police & fire department exhibits
• food and drinks for purchase
•  haunted house
• costume contests

The venue is Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard, Plantation 33323. Parking is free. 

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