Orlando, Florida, October 9, 2025
News Summary
This weekend, Central Florida offers a variety of family-friendly events, including art shows, cycling routes, and seasonal festivals across multiple cities. Highlights include Cycle Mount Dora, Zoo Boo at the Central Florida Zoo, and the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, featuring activities for all ages. Many events provide free admission or reduced rates for children and passholders, ensuring residents and visitors alike can enjoy the cultural and recreational offerings. From art to food and music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this fall.
Orlando — Central Florida will host a cluster of family-friendly events this weekend, offering art shows, cycling routes, cultural celebrations and seasonal festivals across multiple cities. The schedule spans October 11–12 and includes rides, trick-or-treating at the zoo, juried art, live music, food vendors and community-focused fall activities.
Weekend at a glance
The weekend lineup includes organized cycling in Mount Dora, Zoo Boo in Sanford, the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, Orlando Latino Fest, Fall Fest at DeLand and Mimosa Fest in Orlando. Events provide a range of activities for different ages and interests, with many offering free admission or reduced rates for passholders and children.
Cycle Mount Dora
Date: October 11–12
Location: 310 S. Tremain St., Mount Dora, FL 32757
Cycle Mount Dora celebrates 51 years of cycling tradition and offers seven ride options, including a metric century. Rides accommodate all skill levels and include a 10-mile family-friendly Trimble Park ride. All participants will receive a finisher medal and festival T-shirt. Kids aged 15 and under can ride free with adult registration. Hydration and snack refills are available at every rest stop; participants are asked to bring their bottles because no cups will be provided. Proceeds from the event support youth swim lessons and scholarships.
Zoo Boo at Central Florida Zoo
Date: October 11–12
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Central Florida Zoo, Sanford
Zoo Boo is a family-friendly event featuring trick-or-treating through a decorated zoo with games and eco-friendly candy stations. Costumes are encouraged for attendees, including adults. Activities are included with zoo admission; annual passholders have reduced cost of $5 per person on event days.
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Date: October 11–12
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Central Park, Park Avenue, Winter Park
The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only juried fine art festival in Florida showcasing local artists. Admission is free, and the event features live music and artisan vendors. The festival emphasizes a blend of art, nature and community involvement suitable for a broad audience.
Orlando Latino Fest
Date: October 11
Time: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Luminary Green Park, Orlando
Orlando Latino Fest is a celebration of Latino culture with live music, dance performances and authentic food vendors. The event is family-friendly and offers free admission.
Fall Fest at DeLand
Date: October 11
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Location: 1640 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Deltona
Fall Fest at DeLand is a free community event with local vendors, fall-themed crafts, face painting and Halloween treats. Costumes are welcome and parking is free.
Mimosa Fest
Date: October 11
Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Live! at The Pointe, Orlando
Mimosa Fest features bottomless mimosa tastings and brunch bites with live DJs performing throughout the event. The festival offers a variety of mimosa flavors and photo-friendly moments for attendees.
Logistics and accessibility
Several events on the schedule offer free admission, reduced rates for passholders or complimentary participation for children under specific conditions. Cycle Mount Dora requires participant registration for some benefits and notes hydration stations will provide refills but no cups, so attendants should bring bottles. Zoo Boo activities are included with zoo admission while annual passholders can access a discounted rate on event days. Parking, costume guidelines and vendor participation vary by event and location.
Community and cultural context
The weekend’s events aim to combine recreation, arts and cultural celebration to serve residents and visitors across Central Florida. Cycling proceeds support local youth programs, art festivals showcase regional artists, and cultural festivals highlight music, food and family-oriented programming. The mix of free, ticketed and passholder-discounted activities provides options for a wide range of attendees and encourages community participation during the fall season.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Cycle Mount Dora?
Date: October 11–12
Where is Cycle Mount Dora held?
Location: 310 S. Tremain St., Mount Dora, FL 32757
What does Cycle Mount Dora include?
Celebrating 51 years of cycling tradition with seven different ride options, including a metric century. Offers rides for all skill levels: a 10-mile family-friendly Trimble Park ride included. All participants will receive a finisher medal and festival T-shirt. Kids aged 15 and under can ride free with adult registration. Hydration and snack refills at every rest stop, but participants need to bring their bottles (no cups provided). Proceeds from the event support youth swim lessons and scholarships.
When and where is Zoo Boo at Central Florida Zoo?
Date: October 11–12; Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Location: Central Florida Zoo, Sanford
What is included with Zoo Boo admission?
Family-friendly event with trick-or-treating through the decorated zoo. Activities include games and eco-friendly candy stations. Costumes are encouraged for attendees (including adults). Activities are included with zoo admission; annual passholders have reduced cost of $5 per person on event days.
When and where is the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival?
Date: October 11–12; Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Location: Central Park, Park Avenue, Winter Park
What makes the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival distinct?
Features the only juried fine art festival in Florida showcasing local artists. Admission is free, with live music and artisan vendors present. Focuses on a blend of art, nature, and community involvement.
When and where is Orlando Latino Fest?
Date: October 11; Time: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Location: Luminary Green Park, Orlando
What is Orlando Latino Fest?
A celebration of Latino culture featuring live music and dance. Offers authentic food vendors and a family-friendly environment. Admission to the event is free.
When and where is Fall Fest at DeLand?
Date: October 11; Time: 10 AM – 4 PM; Location: 1640 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Deltona
What does Fall Fest at DeLand offer?
A free event with local vendors, fall-themed crafts, face painting, and Halloween treats. Costumes are welcome and parking is free.
When and where is Mimosa Fest?
Date: October 11; Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Location: Live! at The Pointe, Orlando
What does Mimosa Fest include?
Features bottomless mimosa tastings and brunch bites with live DJs performing throughout the event. Offers a variety of mimosa flavors and Instagram-worthy moments.
Event features chart
| Event | Date | Location | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle Mount Dora | October 11–12 | 310 S. Tremain St., Mount Dora, FL 32757 | Seven rides incl. metric century; 10-mile Trimble Park family ride; kids 15 and under free with adult; proceeds support youth swim lessons and scholarships |
| Zoo Boo at Central Florida Zoo | October 11–12 | Central Florida Zoo, Sanford | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; trick-or-treating, games, eco-friendly candy; annual passholders $5 per person |
| Winter Park Autumn Art Festival | October 11–12 | Central Park, Park Avenue, Winter Park | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; only juried fine art festival in Florida; free admission |
| Orlando Latino Fest | October 11 | Luminary Green Park, Orlando | 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.; live music and dance; free admission |
| Fall Fest at DeLand | October 11 | 1640 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Deltona | 10 AM – 4 PM; free event; vendors, crafts, face painting; free parking |
| Mimosa Fest | October 11 | Live! at The Pointe, Orlando | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; bottomless mimosa tastings; live DJs |
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- WESH: Milton destroyed Britt Road, Mount Dora still closed
- Wikipedia: Mount Dora
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- Google Search: Mount Dora Florida
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- Google Scholar: Mount Dora
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hurricane Milton
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