LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Pumpkin patches, haunted trails, fall festivals and plenty of candy! Communities across Lake County have a full calendar of fall and Halloween events planned.
Inside Lake will update this list as more events and details become available.
Updated Oct. 6, 2026
Oct. 10–31: Pumpkin Patch | Fruitland Park
Community United Methodist Church’s 24th annual pumpkin patch will offer pumpkins, gourds and new photo opportunities. Pumpkin sales benefit local children and youth.
Time: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday–Friday, 1–7 p.m.
Location: Community United Methodist Church, 309 College Ave., Fruitland Park
Cost: Pumpkins and gourds available for purchase.
More information: 352-787-1829
Oct. 17: Spring Creek Charter School Fall Festival
The festival will feature a cake walk, cow chip bingo, food, raffles and games. A costume contest begins at 1 p.m.
Time: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Location: Spring Creek Charter School
Admission: Free.
Oct. 17: Fall Harvest Festival | Mount Dora
The evening will feature vendors, a DJ, strolling performers and art paired with music by Sergio through Acrylic Beats. Vendor and attraction areas open at 5 p.m., followed by the Downtown Scarecrow Stroll at 5:30 p.m. Acrylic Beats presentations are scheduled for 6, 7 and 8 p.m., each lasting 20 minutes. A fall-themed drone display begins at 8:30 p.m.
Time: Begins at 5 p.m.
Location: Sunset Park, 230 W. Fourth Ave., Mount Dora
Admission: Free
Oct. 17: Spooky Park’s Haunted Trail | Lady Lake
Scare actors, eerie scenes and surprises await visitors along the haunted trail after dark.
Time: 7–9:30 p.m.
Location: Snooky Park, 120 W. Lady Lake Blvd., Lady Lake
Admission: $5 per person at the door. Advance wristbands are available at the Lady Lake Library and Lady Lake Log Cabin.
More information: aalicea@ladylake.org or 352-205-2826. Text LLHalloween26 to 38276 for event updates.
Oct. 18: Praise in the Patch | Fruitland Park
Community United Methodist Church will host an evening of praise music, games and food at its pumpkin patch. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
Time: 4:30–6 p.m.
Location: Community United Methodist Church, 309 College Ave., Fruitland Park
Admission: Free.
More information: 352-787-1829
Oct. 24: Trunk or Treat | Umatilla
Umatilla Public Library will host trunk or treating with candy, a haunted caboose and a petting zoo. Bring a costume and candy bag.
Time: 10 a.m.–noon
Location: Umatilla Public Library
Admission: Free.
More information: 352-669-3284 or umatillalibrary.org. Local businesses interested in participating can call the library.
Oct. 24: Not Too Scary Halloween Boo Bash | Lady Lake
The family event will feature music, food trucks, candy, bounce houses and a Halloween costume contest. Contest categories include ages 4 and younger, 5–8, 9 and older, and families.
Time: 5:30–8 p.m.
Location: Guava Street Athletic Complex, 221 W. Guava St., Lady Lake
Cost: Unlimited bounce house use is $5.
More information: aalicea@ladylake.org or 352-205-2826. Text LLHalloween26 to 38276 for event updates.
Oct. 24: Trunk or Treat | Eustis
Eustis Parks and Recreation will host trunk or treating, candy, games and activities, with costume prizes for ages 17 and younger. Food trucks will have food available for purchase.
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Carver Park, 2214 E. Bates Ave., Eustis
Admission: Free
Oct. 24: Blues, Brews & Bites | Fruitland Park
An evening for adults featuring live blues music, craft breweries and food from local businesses. Attendees must be 21 or older.
Time: 6:30–9 p.m.
Location: 205 W. Berckman St., Fruitland Park
Admission: $25 in advance; $30 at the door.
More information: 352-360-6734 or kgrenus@fruitlandpark.org. Purchase tickets.
Oct. 24: Family Halloween Party | Mascotte
Mascotte’s Family Halloween Party will feature costume and pumpkin contests. Minors attending without a parent must stay until 9:30 p.m., when a parent or guardian arrives to pick them up.
Time: 7–9:30 p.m.
Location: Mascotte Civic Center, 121 N. Sunset Ave., Mascotte.
Admission: Free.
Oct. 30: Trunk or Treat | Groveland
The city’s annual celebration will feature trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, music, entertainment and awards for the best-decorated trunks and costumes. Bring a candy bag and wear a costume.
Time: 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Cherry Lake Park, 131 Wilson Lake Parkway, Groveland
Admission: Free
More information: parks-rec@groveland-fl.gov. Those interested in decorating a trunk should contact the department by Oct. 26. Candy donations are welcome.
Oct. 30: Boo Fest | Tavares
Downtown Tavares will host trunk or treating, games, performers, DJ music, food vendors and a movie in the park. A kids’ costume contest begins at 7 p.m. A “creepy tent,” sponsored by Golden Triangle YMCA, will also be part of the festivities.
Time: 6–9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Tavares
Admission: Free
More information: 352-742-6477 or Recreation@TavaresFL.gov
Oct. 31: Trunk or Treat | Howey-in-the-Hills
Trunk or Treat at Marianne Beck Memorial Library will feature music, candy and family activities. Costumes are encouraged.
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Location: Marianne Beck Memorial Library, 1125 W. Central Ave., Howey-in-the-Hills.
Admission: Not specified on the flyer.
Oct. 31: Trick or Treat Downtown Leesburg | Leesburg
Participating downtown businesses will hand out treats to children. Maps will be available at Town Square at City Hall.
Time: 4–7 p.m.
Location: Downtown Leesburg
Admission: Free
More information: specialevents@leesburgflorida.gov
Oct. 31: Kids’ Safe Night Out | Minneola
The city’s Halloween event will feature a live DJ, popcorn, cotton candy, food, animal interactions and games. Costumes are encouraged.
Time: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Lake Minneola High School, 101 N. Hancock Road, Minneola
Admission: Bring a nonperishable food item as an admission donation.
More information: ghodges@minneola.us
Oct. 31: Trunk or Treat | Astatula
Astatula’s Trunk or Treat will feature decorated vehicles and candy for children at the Astatula Community Center. Costumes are encouraged.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Astatula Community Center, 13251 Park Ave., Astatula.
Admission: Free.
Oct. 31: Trunk or Treat | Fruitland Park
Community United Methodist Church will host trunk or treating in the church parking lot near its pumpkin patch.
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Community United Methodist Church, 309 College Ave., Fruitland Park
Admission: Free.
More information: 352-787-1829
Nov. 6–7: Montverde Day Fall Music Festival | Montverde
The 46th annual festival will feature live music, dancing, food trucks, vendors, midway games, an art show, a car and truck show, dog shows, Polynesian dancers, LED robots and more than 100 raffle prizes.
Scheduled musical acts include Soul Circus Cowboys on Friday and KC & the ’70s Flashback Party Band, Beauty & the Beats, and Vinyl Highway on Saturday.
Time: Friday, 6:30–10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Location: Kirk Park, Montverde
Admission: Free admission and parking.
