Looking for the best ways to celebrate Halloween and fall in Florida? As the autumn season rolls in, the Sebring area comes alive with festive community celebrations. From pumpkin patches and costume parades to craft beer festivals and holiday 5Ks, discover the top fall events in Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid that you won’t want to miss this year.
Spooky October & Halloween Events
Terror Trail of Highlands County
Voted one of the Top 10 haunts in Florida, the Terror Trail is an incredibly unique thriller attraction in Sebring, Florida made up of a 1/2 mile woodland path full of unsettling creatures, spooky set pieces, and innovative scares. Join the terrifying crew every Friday and Saturday night in October (starting October 2nd and 3rd through October 31st) from 7 PM – 10 PM. There is no specific age restriction for this event; however, it can be quite intense, so parental discretion is advised.
Pumpkin Patch Street Festival & Children’s Business Pop-Up
Find your pick of the patch in the heart of Sebring! The Children’s Museum of Highlands County will be holding its 5th Annual Street Festival & Children’s Business Fair in Downtown Sebring. You’ll find family-fun games and activities, live music, some clowning around from Toby’s Junior Clown Show, free fall crafts for all ages, photos ops, and pumpkins for sale. Don’t miss the pop-up vendor booths displaying businesses developed and run by local young minds of all ages!
Haunted Maze at the Historic Circle Theater
Ready to get your scare on? Join the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce for some spine-chilling fun at their Annual Haunted Maze inside of the historic Circle Theatre! The Haunted Maze will be open during the final weekend of October from 5 PM – 10 PM, featuring a special “Lights On” hour earlier in the evening for families looking for a little less fright.
Fall-O-Ween on the Circle
Spooktacular times await at the Fall-O-Ween Halloween festival in Sebring’s Historic Circle Park! Get ready for trunk or treat, face painting, games galore, toe-tapping music, a monster mash, and the adorable Lil Pumpkin Princess and Pumpkin Princess pageants, and more!
Avon Park Harvest Festival and Children’s Costume Parade
Get ready for a fall extravaganza on Main Street in Downtown Avon Park! This year, they’re resurrecting a classic – the Avon Park Harvest Festival and Children’s Costume Parade! The parade kicks off at 3:00 PM and guess what? It’s totally free to strut your stuff! Stick around for a feast of live tunes, mouthwatering treats, lively vendor markets, and crafty creations galore!
Spring Lake Fall Festival
If it’s a Florida Fall you’re looking for, you’ll want to venture to the Spring Lake neighborhood for their annual Fall Festival held on October 26 from 10AM – 4PM! Plan to Eat, Shop & Play at the event! Set to be their largest festival yet, you can expect 100+ vendors, a variety of food trucks, their popular Farmers Market, special entertainment, and several games and inflatables to keep the young (and young-at-heart) entertained!
Festive November & Thanksgiving Celebrations
59th Annual Sebring Arts & Crafts Festival
It’s a tradition! Join the Highlands Art League for the 59th Annual Sebring Arts & Crafts Festival in the charming Historic Circle Park of Downtown Sebring on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM! Get ready for an art extravaganza with vendors galore, delicious food, and a treasure trove of kid-friendly fun! Think face painting, dazzling beading, tablecloth masterpieces, sidewalk chalk art, and so much more! Get your creative juices flowing!
Pilgrim Palooza
For one night only! The legendary dueling pianos from Howl at the Moon are storming the Historic Circle Theatre on November 16 from 6 PM to 11 PM. Get ready to boogie at the Turkey Tunes before and after party—it’s going to be a blast! This shindig is strictly 21+, so parents, it’s your time to kick back and unwind!
Sebring’s Gobble Wobble
Get ready for a fantastic time at Sebring’s Gobble Wobble on November 23 from 1PM – 9PM in Downtown Sebring! Featuring a delightful array of handcrafted beer, wine, and spirits tastings from around the state, you’re bound to discover your new favorite drinks while enjoying live music that will keep the energy high and the atmosphere lively. Browse through a variety of unique vendors offering everything from artisan goods to tasty treats.
Turkey Trot 5K Walk/Run Races
Don’t miss two opportunities to make room for Thanksgiving Day feasts! First, lace up for the Sun ‘N Lake 5K Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8 AM. Then, join the community anchor event: the 34th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in Highlands Hammock State Park on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8 AM.
Plan Your Fall Visit to the Sebring Area
With so many exciting events lined up, the Sebring area is the place to be this Fall! Be sure to check our website for the latest updates and details on all the festivities. Gather your friends and family, and experience the quaint, Autumnal charm of the Fall season in Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid!
