Fall and harvest festivals in South Florida 2026

Regardless of the weather in the Sunshine State, South Florida embraces autumn with fall festivals, pumpkin patches and other seasonal events. Fall festivals often feature pumpkins, hayrides & scarecrows. Pull out your plaid shirt and roll up the sleeves. Lots of events in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are free.

Fall is also the time for Oktoberfest (or Octoberfest) and Halloween.

We've put together a day-by-day list of fall festivals and Oktoberfest events in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Keep checking back, as we are adding more festivals and events as we get the details.

If you know of more free or cheap fall festivals or Oktoberfest events we should include, email the details to news@southfloridaonthecheap.com. You can also add your festivals to our community calendar here.

Fall Festivals in South Florida

Free entry for Fall Festival in Deerfield Beach & free pumpkins - Deerfield Beach is presenting a Fall Festival with a pumpkin patch, live entertainment & activities for kids. Festivities in 2026 are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, October 10, at… Read more »
Free entry for Oktoberfest in Dania Beach - German food, beer and live entertainment are featured at Oktoberfest Beerfest in Dania Beach, and entry is free. Nab a free pumpkin at the pumpkin patch. Oktoberfest Beerfest in 2026… Read more »
Pumpkin Fest at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, Oct. 10 - Grab your costumes and get ready to celebrate fall with all the trimmings! Harbourside Place in Jupiter is once again hosting its annual Pumpkin Fest to support the Chasin A… Read more »
Two weekends to celebrate Oktoberfest, Lake Worth, Oct. 9-18 - Whether you’re rocking your best dirndl or lederhosen, get ready to party! We all know that Oktoberfest (or Octoberfest) is a celebration of Bavarian culture and traditions that not only… Read more »
Free Cars & Coffee Spooktacular, Boca Raton, Oct. 11 - Cars, coffee and spooky stuff, what more could you want? This is a family friendly automotive festival. Trunk-or-Treat Halloween Spooktacular When: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon.… Read more »
October means it's time for 'Boca Boo Days' - The folks in Boca Raton take October seriously! Here's a sample list of some of the planned activities and fall events you'll want to check out. Boo-ca Boo Days! Events… Read more »
Where to find South Florida Oktoberfest festivities 2026 - 'Tis the season to start thinking about the annual tradition of combining October and beer celebrations. We've been hard at work scouring the area for 2026 Oktoberfest events in Miami-Dade,… Read more »
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 … Read more »
Pumpkin patches and fall festivals in Miami-Dade 2026 - In sunny Miami, residents enjoy picking their favorite pumpkins at sites set up as "pumpkin patches" in parking lots, fields and at festivals. Whether you're whipping up a pie, decorating… Read more »
Free: Fall Festival, Boynton Beach, Oct. 17 - This is a signature event by City of Boynton Beach Recreation and Parks Department and it's free for families and kids of all ages. Fall Festival When: Oct. 17, 2026,… Read more »
Fall festivals in Palm Beach County 2026 - Fall festivals & more If you know of a free or cheap Halloween event or fall festival we should cover, please email the details to news@southfloridaonthecheap.com. You can also enter… Read more »
Free: Seminole Indigenous Arts celebration, Nov. 6-7, Big Cypress - The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will once again host the American Indigenous Arts Celebration, Friday & Saturday, Nov. 6-7, 2026, on the museum’s festival grounds in Big Cypress.… Read more »
Hayrides and campfires with s'mores at Broward Parks - Broward County parks are offering family evening events with hayrides. The evening event includes hayrides and roasting s'mores around a fire at parks in Hollywood, Deerfield Beach, Oakland Park, Fort… Read more »
Fall Festival in Wellington, Saturday, Oct. 17 - Wellington families are in for a treat at this year's Fall Festival, a one-night-only event. There will be live music and special performances on the sound stage, food vendors and lots… Read more »
Halloween events in Delray Beach, Oct. 24 - Be on the lookout for witches on bikes, broomsticks and punkin' heads on the streets of Delray Beach, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Trick-or-Treating on… Read more »
Free: Haunted Nature Preserve, Lantana, Oct. 23 - The public is invited to attend a very special and spooky Halloween event to frolic among the Florida flora and fauna at this natural setting in Lantana. Take your little… Read more »
Free entry to Boynton Beach Pirate Fest, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, fall festivals, pumpkin patches - Ahoy Matey! Here's an annual signature event put on by the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency that you won't want to miss. Admission is Free for this two-day event. The… Read more »
Feathers, Fangs, Fur, & Fun, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Oct. 25, Jupiter - Celebrate Halloween with the animals. There will be a costume parade, storytime and lots of fun family activities. Halloween Celebration at Busch Wildlife What: Trick-or-treating, Trivia, Tattoos, & more When:… Read more »
Spookyville Halloween, West Palm Beach, Oct. 17-31 - The Spookyville attraction at the South Florida Fairgrounds features safe trick or treating, a train and other rides for kids age 10 and under, vendors, food for purchase, activities and live… Read more »
Free: Spooky Springs family fun event, Oct. 24 - Whether you've got a princess, pirate, superhero, ghost, or goblin, everyone can get dressed in their favorite costume and enjoy one of Palm Springs' favorite fall traditions. Join your neighbors… Read more »