Sat, Oct 3 – Sun, Oct 4
This page covers and . It moves on to the next weekend on its own, from what Florida attractions publish on their own websites.
Everything below is a dated item a venue published itself, quoted word for word and linked back. Nothing is a listing anyone paid for, and no price appears here that the venue did not print.
4 of the 19, one to a region and one to a kind of day out, chosen for being on this Saturday or Sunday rather than on all year — and for the venue having published both a photograph and a price. Everything else is below.
On nowOct 3
Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Jacksonville
All-ages concert with doors at 7 pm and show at 8 pm at Duval Hall. Families can enjoy live music from Nahko and Medicine for the People.
On nowOct 3
Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando
A docent-led tour provides meaningful conversations with families as they move from gallery to gallery, highlighting various works. The Family Highlights Tour is held on the first Saturday of each month.
On nowOct 3
Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, Miami
Families bring beloved pets or memories to a joyful morning celebration inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, featuring blessings, community, and gratitude in the forest sanctuary.
On nowOct 3
Moroccan Palace, Tampa
Families celebrate Halloween with Sesame Street Friends, enjoying trick-or-treating and more entertainment on weekend days throughout the season.
19 items running for a fortnight or less, so these are on now rather than on all year. Where the same place also has a longer run on, it is on the same card.
On nowOct 3Event
Lakeside Park, Coconut Creek
The Coconut Creek Fire Rescue celebrates its 5-year anniversary with an open house on October 3 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
“October 3, 2026 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM”
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3 · 3:00 pmEvent
On Saturday, October 3 from 3 to 4:30 pm, families can attend a roundtable conversation with Close to Home artists at the museum.
“Saturday, October 3 3 - 4:30 pm”
On nowOct 3 – 4 · 11:00 amEvent
The museum participates in Museums on Us on October 3 and 4, with extended hours Saturday 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. Families can visit with special programming.
“Saturday, October 3: 11 am - 5 pm Sunday, October 4: Noon - 5 pm”
On nowOct 3Event
Patch of Heaven Sanctuary, Miami
Families bring beloved pets or memories to a joyful morning celebration inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, featuring blessings, community, and gratitude in the forest sanctuary.
“SAT, October 3rd | 9:30 am - 11:30 am”
Brown & Brown Farms and Country Store, Oxford
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3 – 4Event
The second weekend features a Wild West theme with frontier-style shows, games, and farm attractions for families to enjoy.
“Wild West Showdown Saddle Up for Adventure! October 3 & 4”
On nowSep 26 – Nov 8Season
The farm opens for seven weekends with a 7-acre corn maze, barnyard animals, over 30 attractions, free fireworks on Saturdays, shows, face painting, train rides, and skee-ball.
“September 26 – November 8, 2026 saturdays: 10 AM – 8 PM sundays: 10 AM – 5 PM”
On nowOct 3Event
Clermont Historic Village Museum, Clermont
The Clermont Historical Society hosts an autumn celebration on October 3, 2026. Families can visit the historic village to enjoy seasonal festivities and learn about local history.
“Celebrate Autumn at the Clermont Historical Society – October 3, 2026”
On nowOct 3 · 1:00 pmEvent
Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, Inverness
Kids create hand-painted fall-themed wreaths at a free children's crafting program on Saturday afternoon. Reservations are appreciated.
“Dates: October 3, 2026 at 1:00 pm”
Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando
3 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3 · 1:00 pmEvent
A docent-led tour provides meaningful conversations with families as they move from gallery to gallery, highlighting various works. The Family Highlights Tour is held on the first Saturday of each month.
“Dates: October 3, 2026 at 1:00 pm”
On nowOct 3 · 12:00 pmEvent
Drawing and sketching supplies are available for artists of all ages on the first Saturday of the month. Visitors enjoy an afternoon at the museum and become inspired by artwork in the galleries. This is a drop-in program with no preregistration required.
“Dates: October 3, 2026 at 12:00 pm”
This weekendOct 4 · 12:00 pmEvent
This program connects visitors of all ages with developmental and learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum to art and the world around them. Sessions run at different times for ages 5–13, 14–22, and 23+. Pre-registration is required.
“Dates: October 4, 2026 at 12:00 pm”
On nowOct 3Event
The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College, Lakeland
A day of creativity and autumn fun at the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art, featuring family activities and seasonal entertainment.
“Saturday, October 3, 2026”
Dade City Farms, Dade City
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3Every Saturday and Sunday in October (Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, & 31)Regular dates
The farm operates weekends throughout October with a corn bin, tractor hayrides, pony rides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, face painting, yard games, craft vendors, and fall food favorites like apple cider donuts.
“Every Saturday and Sunday in October (Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, & 31)”
This weekendOct 4Every Saturday and Sunday in October (Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, & 31)Regular dates
The farm operates weekends throughout October with a corn bin, tractor hayrides, pony rides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, face painting, yard games, craft vendors, and fall food favorites like apple cider donuts.
“Every Saturday and Sunday in October (Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, & 31)”
On nowOct 3Event
Largo Area Historical Society, Largo
The Largo Area Historical Society hosts an open house to learn about local history, become a member, and purchase books by local writers.
“Join Us October 3rd to learn about our local Largo history, become a member or purchase one of our wonderful local writer's books.”
Moroccan Palace, Tampa
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 3Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 - Nov. 1Regular dates
Families celebrate Halloween with Sesame Street Friends, enjoying trick-or-treating and more entertainment on weekend days throughout the season.
“Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 - Nov. 1”
This weekendOct 4Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 - Nov. 1Regular dates
Families celebrate Halloween with Sesame Street Friends, enjoying trick-or-treating and more entertainment on weekend days throughout the season.
“Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 19 - Nov. 1”
On nowOct 3 · 9:00 amEvent
St. Petersburg Museum of History, St. Petersburg
A trolley tour through downtown St. Petersburg highlights historic neighborhoods including Thrill Hill, Roser Park, Coffee Pot, and Mirror Lake, showcasing the city's rich heritage.
“October 3 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am Downtown Trolley Tours Historic Downtown St. Pete Trolley Tour”
This weekendOct 4 · 1:00 pmEvent
The Florida Holocaust Museum, St. Petersburg
A Holocaust survivor's daughter shares live testimony about her parents' experiences and other survivors' stories. The event is included with museum admission on the third floor.
“Dates: October 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm”
On nowOct 3Season
Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Jacksonville
All-ages concert with doors at 7 pm and show at 8 pm at Duval Hall. Families can enjoy live music from Nahko and Medicine for the People.
“Sat, Oct 03”
27 longer runs — exhibitions and seasons open across the weekend but on for more than 14 days. Closing soonest first.
MAD Arts, Dania Beach
3 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 1 – Nov 1Event
An unsettling, speculative world that blurs the edges between humanity, technology, ritual, and digital decay. Visitors discover an immersive exhibition exploring contemporary themes.
“October 1, 2026 12:00 PM”
On nowAug 27 – Nov 8Season
An interactive audiovisual work by Francisca Oyhanarte creating a transforming aquatic world. Visitors explore a bioluminescent environment through immersive digital experience.
“Aug 27th, 2026-Nov 8th, 2026”
On nowAug 27 – Dec 20Season
Performance in Flux's installation brings together four video works exploring the body as a site of identity, memory, culture, and transformation. Families experience immersive visual art.
“Aug 27th, 2026-Dec 20th, 2026”
This weekendOct 4 – Dec 6Season
Key West Lighthouse Sunset Experience, Key West
Children create art and crafts in a pop-up workshop setting, making and designing their own projects inspired by Key West's art and history.
“[Children's Programs October 4 Pop-up Make and Create for Kids]”
On nowSep 26 – Dec 6Season
Pinto's Farm, Miami
A dog-friendly weekend at Pinto's Farm where families can bring their pets to enjoy the farm attractions and activities together.
“Join us for our next dog friendly weekend: September 26 & 27”
On nowOct 3 – 31Season
Keel Farms, Plant City
Harvest Days runs every Saturday and Sunday in October from 10am to 3pm with hay rides, corn maze, pumpkin patch, painting, eating contests, vendors, and food trucks.
“Every Sat & Sun in October | 10am - 3pm”
On nowSep 19 – Nov 22Season
Amber Brooke Farms, Eustis
The 6th Annual Fall Festival runs weekends with pumpkins, sunflowers, live music, food trucks, and more than 25 farm attractions including a petting zoo, pumpkin eater, gemstone mining, paintball, and face painting.
“Weekends September 19th – November 22nd”
On nowAug 28, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Season
Mennello Museum of American Art, Orlando
A traveling exhibition showcasing nine of Isamu Noguchi's galvanized steel sculptures from 1982–1983. With reflective surfaces and evolving patinas, the works explore themes of duality inspired by Noguchi's experience as a Japanese American.
“August 28, 2026 - February 28, 2027”
The Bryer Patch, Newberry
3 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 1 – Nov 30Season
During fall, families visit The Bryer Patch on weekends to pick their own flowers from fields of sunflowers, zinnias, and wildflowers, with hayrides and photo opportunities available.
“Fall (October, November) you can visit The Bryer Patch on weekends to pick your own flowers!”
On nowSep 26 – Nov 30Season
The Bryer Patch's sunflower festival in September and November features a sunflower field, u-pick flowers, hayrides, farm animal petting and feeding, play paddock, basketball hoops, corn bin, and local vendors.
“our SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL (September and November)”
On nowSep 26 – Nov 30Season
The Bryer Patch hosts fall festivities with a sunflower field, u-pick flowers and pumpkins, hayride, crop maze, barrel train ride, farm animal petting and feeding, play paddock, basketball hoops, corn bin, and local vendors throughout the farm.
“FALL ON THE FARM (September-November)”
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville
2 things on here this weekend
On nowNov 25, 2025 – Dec 20, 2026 · 8:00 amSeason
An exhibition examining how traditional Christian artwork and iconography have evolved over time, featuring works by artists like Abraham Rattner and Marc Chagall who used Biblical references to explore universal themes.
“Dates: November 25, 2025 – December 20, 2026 at 8:00 am”
On nowOct 2, 2026 – Apr 18, 2027 · 8:00 amSeason
An exhibition celebrating the museum's 65th anniversary, showcasing recent purchases, gifts, and promised works to the permanent collection that reflect the museum's growth and the community's vibrancy.
“Dates: October 2, 2026 – April 18, 2027 at 8:00 am”
Moca (Museum Of Contemporary Art), Jacksonville, Jacksonville
3 things on here this weekend
On nowSep 13, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027Event
An exhibition of artworks displayed in healthcare settings, running from mid-September through January. Families can view contemporary art created for and inspired by healthcare environments.
“September 13, 2026 – January 10, 2027”
On nowSep 3, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027Event
An exhibition exploring architecture and digital glitches through Ryan Rasmussen's work. Families can experience contemporary art examining how technology disrupts built environments.
“September 3, 2026 – February 14, 2027”
On nowAug 29, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Event
An exhibition of works by MJ Torrecampo running through late February. Families can view contemporary art exploring themes suggested by the exhibition's title.
“August 29, 2026 – February 28, 2027”
On nowMay 17 – Oct 25Season
Sarasota Art Museum, Sarasota
An exhibition of more than 350 print projects by Sol LeWitt, a founder of minimalism and conceptual art, including lithographs, silkscreens, etchings, and woodcuts.
“Beautiful Ideas: The Prints of Sol LeWitt May 17–October 25, 2026”
Armageddon Laser Tag, Sarasota
2 things on here this weekend
On nowOct 1 – 31Season
Young children enjoy a glow-in-the-dark neon adventure with interactive light shows, art stations, glow games, and scavenger hunts throughout October on select days.
“When: The Entire Month of October Fridays: 10 AM - 12 PM Sundays: 10 AM - 12 PM”
On nowOct 1 – 31Season
Families experience neon-themed activities including costume contests, mystical scavenger hunts, mind mazes, and psychedelic art stations throughout October on select Fridays and Sundays.
“When: Entire Month of October Fridays: 4 PM - 8 PM Sundays: 1 PM - 4 PM”
On nowOct 2 – 31Event
Collier County Autumn Fair, Naples
Galaxy's Fright Nights runs throughout October at Collier County Fair Grounds, offering a seasonal Halloween attraction for families visiting the fairgrounds.
“Dates: October 2, 2026 – October 31, 2026”
On nowSep 25 – Nov 2Season
Ananda Farm, Terra Ceia
The farm opens for fall with pumpkin patch, sunflower field, tractor rides, sun hemp maze, and arts and crafts. Families pick their own pumpkins and flowers, explore photo spots, and enjoy seasonal food from four kitchens.
“Friday September 25 through Halloween weekend. After that we move into the holiday season.”
On nowSep 8 – Oct 7Season
Hand Art Center, DeLand
An exhibition of functional and sculptural porcelain works inspired by the natural world, created by artist Carly Gibran who has taught ceramics for twenty years.
Free to get into
The venue: “Free Admission”
“Carly Gibran | Taking Notice September 8 – October 7”
On nowSep 26 – Oct 31 · 4:00 pmSeason
African American Museum of the Arts, DeLand
An African American art exhibition runs through October 31. An opening reception takes place on September 26 from 4pm to 6pm at the museum.
Free to get into
The venue: “The admission is free and open to the public.”
“From September 26 – October 31, 2026 Opening Reception: September 26, 2026 4pm – 6pm”
On nowOct 3 – 31 · 10:00 amSeason
Brevard Zoo, Melbourne
Families visit the zoo for a Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating at themed stations, special activities, Halloween decorations, and performances. Boo at the Zoo activities are included with zoo admission.
“October 3 @ 10:00 am - October 31 @ 3:00 pm”
On nowSep 10 – Nov 1Season
Harris Establishment Farms - U-Pick & Farm Adventures, Palm Bay
The farm opens for fall with wagon rides, pumpkin picking, a crop maze, flower fields, farm animals to feed, and a playground. Families can pick sunflowers and wildflowers, explore the maze, and make seasonal memories together.
“Fall Festival - Sept 10 - Nov 1”
On nowSep 26 – Nov 8Season
Mayhem Ranch, Morriston
The sixth annual Fall Festival features a U-pick pumpkin patch, corn and sunhemp mazes, petting zoo, kangaroo walk-through, pedal kart track, goats on the roof, mini cow town, live music, pig races, farm train, and animal encounters with over 50 species.
“Come join us for our Sixth annual Fall Festival from September 26 – November 8, 2026, every Saturday and Sunday!”
On nowOct 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027Season
Deland Memorial Museum, DeLand
Guided walking tours of DeLand's National Historic Districts are available during the October through April season, exploring the region's architectural and historical heritage.
“Walking tours of DeLand's National Historic Districts available October - April”
Looking further ahead? Every attraction’s own page carries its full what’s on list.
