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. Looking for more fall events in Tallahassee? Check out our events calendar.
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
September 19, 2025
The Downtown GetDowns are back for 2025 with events scheduled for two dates: September 19th and October 3rd. The events take place on the Adams Street Commons at the corner of Adams Street and College Avenue from 6:00-10:00PM. The series is free to the public and will include live music from local bands, 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. See you on Adams Street!
Experience Asia Festival
September 27, 2025
The Asian Coalition of Tallahassee (ACT) presents its annual Experience Asia Festival for 2025 on Saturday, September 27th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Tom Brown Park. Featuring free admission, the family-friendly festival celebrates the diversity of Asian and Asian Pacific cultures through performances, demonstrations, cuisine, crafts, and more. Experience Asia features over 60 vendors offering a diverse range of food, arts, crafts, clothing, jewelry, and other cultural items for purchase.
Downtown Getdown
October 3, 2025
The Downtown GetDowns are back for 2025 with events scheduled for two dates: September 19th and October 3rd. The events take place on the Adams Street Commons at the corner of Adams Street and College Avenue from 6:00-10:00PM. The series is free to the public and will include live music from local bands, 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. See you on Adams Street!
Blessing of Animals at Mission San Luis
October 4, 2025
On Oct. 4, celebrate 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 | TBA
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.
Havana Pumpkinfest
October 11, 2025
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.
FAMU Homecoming
October 12-19, 2025
Spirits of Goodwood at Goodwood Museum and Gardens
October 17, 2025
Step into the shadows of history at Spirits of Goodwood, an evening of ghostly tales and chilling legends set against the backdrop of the historic Goodwood Main House and its moss-draped oaks.
29th Annual Stone Crab Festival
October 18, 2025
The St. Marks Stone Crab Festival takes place on Oct. 18, 2025, 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.
Gladys Knight In Concert at The Adderley Amphitheater
October 24, 2025
The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last sixty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY Award winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B, and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television, and live performance.
Tallahassee Greek Food Festival
October 24 – 25, 2025
Come out to the Tallahassee Greek Food Festival for all your favorite Greek foods, music, dancing, and culture
Zoobilee: Live Music Event
October 24, 2025
Halloween Symphony Spooktacular!
October 25, 2025
Spooktacular is back for year 10! Join us for this FREE event at the Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park for trick-or-treating, costumes, games, food, and a ghoulishly good concert! Trick-or-treating starts at 6pm, music starts at 7:30pm.
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Monarch Festival
October 25, 2025
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.
Oktoberfest at AC Hotel Plaza Lawn
November 2, 2025
Join Elder Care Services at the 27th 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
North Florida Fair
November 6 – 16, 2025
The North Florida Fair returns to Tallahassee from Nov. 6-16, offering ten days of family-friendly entertainment. This annual tradition features thrilling rides, live performances, and a variety of food vendors.
A John Williams Cinematic Celebration with The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
November 7, 2025
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Yaniv Dinur, will present “A John Williams Cinematic Celebration,” a stirring tribute to one of the most iconic composers in film history. With a career spanning more than seven decades, John Williams has shaped the soundtrack of modern cinema with unforgettable scores for “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park,” “E.T.,” “Indiana Jones,” “Harry Potter,” “Jaws,” “Superman,” and more. Families, film lovers and music enthusiasts are encouraged to come dressed as a favorite character and enjoy the magic of live music under the stars.
Families, film lovers, and music enthusiasts are encouraged to come in costume as their favorite characters and enjoy the magic of live music under the stars.
Tallahassee Science Festival
November 8, 2025
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!
Plantation Wildlife Festival
November 20-23, 2025
Save the date for November 20–23, 2025, as Thomasville welcomes its 30th annual Wildlife Arts Festival—one of the nation’s premier celebrations of sporting and wildlife art. Wander under the oaks through galleries of work by 70+ national artists, enjoy live music, wildlife encounters, and local flavors, plus family-friendly workshops and art demonstrations throughout the weekend. Proceeds support wildlife artists, community arts initiatives, and regional conservation education.
Bradley’s Annual Fun Day
November 22, 2025
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
