Fantastic Fall Events in Tallahassee
Festivals, Pumpkins, Fairs and more!
Autumn in Tallahassee is a time for harvest festivals, pumpkin-filled fun, lively fairs, and concerts celebrating the season’s natural beauty. Plan your getaway to Florida’s Capital City to experience the season’s vibrant events.
Ghost & Grim Tales Tour
Various dates in October
Learn about Tallahassee’s history through the spooky stories of our resident ghosts and other grim tales. You’ll discover which downtown Tallahassee buildings are haunted, hear the tales of several Tallahassee tragedies, learn about some infamous Tallahassee duels, and visit the grave of the Tallahassee witch.
Historic Monticello Ghost Tours
Various dates in October
Venture 25 miles east of Tallahassee to Monticello, Florida, known for being one of the most haunted small towns in the south. Home to Indian mounds, historic buildings, superstitious tourists, history lovers and supernatural hobbyists. Visitors can walk the town’s dark streets, take an exclusive look inside the old jail, and explore the ghostly nooks and crannies with an expert guide.
Downtown Getdown
October 4, 2024
The Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority is thrilled to announce the return of the Downtown GetDowns in fall 2024. The events take place on the Adams Street Commons at the corner of Adams Street and College Avenue from 6:00-10:00 PM. The series is free to the public and will include live music from local band Revival, the Fun 4 Tally Kids Zone, performances by community dance groups, and numerous food and craft vendors. Downtown GetDown series brings together the best local food vendors, favorite local musicians, and activities for kids of all ages.
Blessing of Animals at Mission San Luis
October 5, 2024
On Oct. 5, celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Blessing of Animals at Mission San Luis with free pet blessings, activities, and pet-themed crafts. Bring your pets to receive individual blessings in the reconstructed 17th-century church and enjoy booths from local animal organizations, living history displays, and food vendors.
Aunt Louise’s Fall Farm Days
Saturdays & Sundays | October 5 – November 10, 2024
Explore the famous corn maze, race the rubber ducks, meet the animals, hold a baby bunny, and feed the goats, cows, sheep and more! Aunt Louis’s Farm has pumpkins for sale, concessions, a few food trucks, and more.
An Evening with KC & The Sunshine Band at The Adderley Amphitheater
October 12, 2024
KC and The Sunshine Band have celebrated over 40 years of making booties shake. KC and The Sunshine Band formed in 1973 with one single purpose: to create instant happiness through music—and the group has done just that, topping the charts with singles including “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Get Down Tonight,” and “(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty.”
Havana Pumpkinfest
October 12, 2024
Enjoy our Pie Eating contest, unique vendors, delicious bites from local food trucks, fun face painting, bounce houses, hayrides, arts and crafts, and more! Bring the whole family for a day full of fall excitement! You won’t want to miss it.
Tallahassee Science Festival
October 19, 2024
Enjoy a day of science-filled fun at the Tallahassee Science Festival! Meet local scientists, explore interactive exhibits, and learn about the latest advancements in science and technology. There will be something for everyone, so bring the whole family and get ready to be amazed!
JJ Grey & Mofro at The Adderley Amphitheater
October 19, 2024
With the new album Olustee, JJ Grey has once again pushed the boundaries of his own creative musical, lyrical and vocal talents, delivering an album that is destined to become a stone-cold classic. Many of the songs are all steeped in the mythical Southern stories of his ancestral Florida home and filled with people from JJ’s life. From his early days playing cover music behind chicken wire at a west side Jacksonville juke joint, to playing sold-out shows at some of the largest venues and music festivals in the world, JJ Grey has always delivered his soul-honest truths.
28th Annual Stone Crab Festival
October 19, 2024
The St. Marks Stone Crab Festival takes place on Oct. 19, 2024, at the Riverside Cafe. It features live music, local arts and crafts vendors, and plenty of family-friendly activities. Highlights include a Jeep meet, a Kids Zone with a bounce house, and delicious stone crab claws.
Oktoberfest at Cascades Park
October 20, 2024
Join Elder Care Services at the 26th annual Oktoberfest celebration! As a long-standing community tradition, Elder Care Services’ Oktoberfest features great German Cuisine, beer and drink samples from the best craft businesses in the area, music, and games. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season while making a difference in the lives of our senior friends and neighbors
Tallahassee Greek Food Festival
October 25 – 26, 2024
Come out to the Tallahassee Greek Food Festival for all your favorite Greek foods, music, dancing, and culture
Halloween Symphony Spooktacula
October 25, 2024
The Spooktacular is back for year 9! This FREE event is at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park for trick-or-treating, costumes, games, food, and a ghoulishly good concert!
Zoobilee: Witches & Warlocks
October 25, 2024
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Monarch Festival
October 26, 2024
The Refuge hosts its Monarch Festival to showcase this amazing migration! Not only will visitors to the festival be able to witness the tagging of these delicate butterflies at the St. Marks Lighthouse, but they can enjoy exhibits and demonstrations, learn about landscaping for butterflies and other pollinators, plus enjoy family-friendly interactive games, crafts, music, and food near the visitor center.
North Florida Wildlife Center Halloween Weekend
October 26 – 27, 2024
Head to the Wildlife Center for a spooktacular Halloween weekend filled with exciting animal encounters, educational presentations, and fun activities for all ages! Enjoy FREE face painting and FREE goat feedings! Explore the wild side of Halloween with their special animal experiences, enjoy delicious food, and browse unique vendors. This family-friendly event promises thrills, learning, and unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on the fun on Saturday and Sunday, October 26th and 27th, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m!
Halloween Family Fun Day at Goodwood Museum
October 27, 2024
Join Goodwood Museum & Gardens for a spooktacular Halloween event filled with FREE candy, crafts, face-painting, hay rides, and tons of fun activities for kids of all ages! 🎃👻 Costumes are encouraged for both kids and adults, so come dressed to impress and enjoy a safe, family-friendly celebration.
Plantation Wildlife Festival
November 7 – 17, 2024
The 29th Annual Wildlife Arts Festival runs from Nov. 7-17, 2024, in Thomasville, showcasing the beauty of the Red Hills region through the eyes of talented artists like featured artist Kathryn Mapes Turner. The festival honors the area’s rich traditions while offering new and exciting experiences for all.
Bicentennial Weekend Spectacular
November 9-10, 2024
The weekend’s lineup includes engaging programs and events, insightful discussions, and culminates Sunday evening with a special concert by Grammy Award-winning artist and Tallahassee’s own T-Pain, performing live at a sold-out show.
On Saturday, November 9, the festivities kick off with a full day of powerful sessions and events at the Parkview at Cascades, including highlighting 200 Years of Civil Rights Champions, Tracing Ancestral Roots, Exploring Native American Legacies, a guided Heritage Walking Tour around Cascades Park, and more!
On Sunday, November 10, explore the Tallahassee Bicentennial Festival at the newly-built, re-created First Florida Capital site in Cascades Park for a full day of fun and celebration, including a Walk Through Living History, Interactive Exhibits, Kids Activities, Food Trucks, an afternoon Ice Cream Social, and more!
T-Pain at The Adderley Amphitheater | Sold Out
November 10, 2024
Visit Tallahassee proudly announces a highlight of Leon County’s Bicentennial celebration: GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, songwriter, entrepreneur, global cultural icon and Tallahassee trailblazer T-Pain will perform at a sold-out show at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
Queer Makers Market
November 10, 2024
The Queer Makers Market celebrates local artists and makers that are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Free to the public, come enjoy the beautiful weather and support your local art community!
Bradley’s Annual Fun Day
November 23, 2024
Since 1970, Bradley’s Country Store has hosted its Annual Fun Day on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Enjoy live music, clogging, cane grinding, syrup making, wagon rides, and a wide variety of food and arts and crafts. They even have a special area for the kids with pony rides and a petting zoo! Free parking and free admission
North Florida Fair
November 7 – 17, 2024
The North Florida Fair returns to Tallahassee from Nov. 7-17, offering ten days of family-friendly entertainment. This annual tradition features thrilling rides, live performances, and a variety of food vendors.
