The kids in this part of Florida will have lots of things to do on these October dates,... us older kids too. The Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville is probably the closest to Florahome, and while it's a favorite fun hangout for both kids and adults any time of year, this weekend they're really letting it fly with their Butterfly Fest on the 23rd and 24th. No place makes nature more facinating and I'm sure it will be worth the trip. Not to be outdone, St. Augustine's 15th Annual Ancient City Kids Day is Oct. 23rd and since this is the 15th time this event has taken place, they obviously know how to throw a party. If you have the stamina, you could do the whole weekend at these two events. If you're REALLY in shape, there are things to do even now with the St. Johns County Agricultural Fair already in full swing and will remain so thru Oct. 24th. Perry, Florida is also kicking things off early with a ton of things to do - from a kid's parade to Lumberjack shows and a golf tournament. Their Florida Forest Festival will run Oct. 21 - 23 and if you're anywhere close by (or even if you're not) it sounds like fun! Also, the Magnolia Fest begins on the 21st in Live Oak Florida. The Fall Market Festival in Newberry, FL featuring their 3rd annual BBQ Cook Off starts on the 22nd of October and will continue thru the 23rd. And don't forget Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios is still going on as well as the Spooktacular at SeaWorld and the International Food and Wine Festival at Disney World's Epcot. For still more things to do in Florida, check out these other events beginning with another one not too far from Florahome that sounds a bit different than the others mentioned, but just as much fun.
Oct. 23
McIntosh, FL
McIntosh 1890's Festival
352-591-4038
Oct. 23 - 24
Mount Dora, FL
26th Annual Mount Dora Craft Fair
352-217-8390
Oct. 23
Lake City, Florida
Lake City Veterans Benefit Car Show
386-752-8822
Oct. 23
Orlando, FL
Central Florida Veg Fest
321-331-1859
Oct. 23
Largo, FL
Halloween Spooktacular
727-587-6740
Oct. 23
Zephyrhills, FL
Halloween Howl
813-780-1414
Oct. 23
Lakeland, FL
Hispanic Festival
863-646-1742
Oct. 23
Tampa, FL
The Feel Good Festival
813-600-7316
Oct. 23 - Oct 24
Naples, Florida
Stone Crab Festival
239-774-0061
