With fall finally here, it’s time to plan all of your seasonal, fun, family activities – harvests, festivals, apple picking, and tractor rides are just some of the things we look forward to this time of the year! With Ocoee being known for its beautiful outdoor scenery, it is the perfect place to experience the cool, crisp air and leaves changing color with the people you love. This season flies by, so finding ways to maximize the time is important. There are endless amounts of things to do, so let me guide you through some of them:
fall festival and river maze
september 23, 2023 – october 9, 2023 | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
You and your family won’t want to miss this fall activity. Everyone likes celebrating the fall season in different ways, and if you enjoy navigating puzzling scenarios, this is the activity for you. Located at Ocoee Valley Farms is an 8-acre corn maze. On top of this large attraction, they have four other variations of mazes that cater to all levels of maze-goers. Whether you enjoy the thrill of a seemingly never-ending hunt for the end or a scavenger hunt embedded in a simple maze, this could be your new favorite fall activity. Besides its main attraction, this festival has a large pumpkin patch, great food, and a variety of other activities to choose from!
Note: For ticket prices, visit the website.
apple valley orchards tour
september 1, 2023 – october 29, 2023 | 2:00 pm | recurring only on saturdays and sundays during the months of september and october
Enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons while spending quality time with your family at the Apple Valley Orchard. When you purchase your ticket, you can go for a tractor ride around the orchard while learning how they care for and produce their delicious apples. After the ride, hear their infamous “Johnny Appleseed Story” and go on a tour of the packing house and cider room to see how the orchard makes its cider from start to finish. The best part of it is at the end of the tour; you get to try their fresh apple cider to pair with a freshly picked apple, grown right on the Orchards grounds.
Note: No tours will be given October 20, 2023 – October 21, 2023.
morris vineyards: u-pick fruits
12:00 pm to 7:00 pm sunday and monday | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm tuesday – saturday
Morris Vineyards offers you a day of fruit-picking fun this fall. While they offer fruit picking year-round, they are known for their muscadines, which are only ready to be picked during this season. Muscadines are close to the grape, but this fruit is much sweeter and softer, making it a more enjoyable indulgence. While picking your fresh fruit, you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the Appalachian Mountains from any point in the vineyard. Fun Fact: Some of their muscadine vines date all the way back to 1965!
Note: Make sure to call ahead; times change depending on the season!
cleveland apple festival
october 21, 2023 and october 22, 2023 | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm saturday | 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm sunday
This annual event is held in the historic downtown Cleveland. With live music, food, children’s activities, and an arts and crafts show, this is the perfect place for a day of fun. You can experience the quaint but enjoyable nature of the town while having a blast with a variety of activities. This charitable event also donates all proceeds to non-profit organizations in the area. So, this event is perfect for you if you want to give back to the community while having a great time.
Note: With paid admissions, all activities are additionally free for children under 12.
mainstreet cruise in
september 23, 2023 and october 28,2023| 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
The MainStreet Cruise In brings together local car lovers with this year’s car shows. Ranging anywhere from classic to new car models, stop by to enjoy the diverse collection of vehicles. Located in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, you can also enjoy the numerous shops and restaurants intertwined throughout the premises of the show. It is free to enter a car in the show, or to simply spectate so you have no reason not to check it out!
phoenix fest music festival
october 7, 2023 | 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
If you and your family are looking for a free yet fun way to indulge in the season’s festivities, this is the event for you. With over 150 different vendors, food trucks, and entertainment performances at two different stages, you will stay entertained for hours. On top of those activities, there will be pony rides and a petting zoo to keep the younger ones entertained! Bring all your favorite people and enjoy a day filled with fun and good company.
Note: This event has free parking and free admission.
boat n’ treat
october 28, 2023 | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
What better way to get in the spirit than a spooky parade on the water? Ocoee is known for its outdoor beauty, so it is fun to enjoy the breathtaking scenery while celebrating the fall season. Decorate your boat with your most creative decor, participate in the parade, or even come to watch. There will be good food and trick-or-treating, making it fun to be with friends and family while enjoying the unique fall festivities.
Note: If you are entering a boat in the parade, make sure to trailer it in the water no later than 4:45!
Tags: Kid-Friendly, Ocoee
