KEEPING THE NEWS LOCAL.... AND THE COMMUNITY CONNECTED. VOLUME 5 EDITION 10
FALL 2024
Fall Fun Begins: Your Guide to Downtown Avalon Park’s Seasonal Events
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Downtown Avalon Park is gearing up to offer a fantastic lineup of fall events and traditions this year. Whether you are looking to kickstart your holiday shopping at the annual craft fair on November 9th or dive into the autumn festivities with the annual Oktoberfest Celebration, there’s something for everyone in store. The excitement begins on Friday, October 11th, from 5-10 pm with the Beer Garden Preview. Friday night will be filled with traditional food and beer, complemented by live music from the Brussel Sprouts and Alpine Dancing by Schuhplatter Gruppe Alpenrose, all in the heart of Town Park.
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Spooktacular: -Date: October 26th On Saturday, October 12th, the fun continues with -Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. activities for the whole family. Besides the Town Dress up as your favorite character or in your favorite Park Beer Garden, the community festival starts at 5 costume and join us in Town Park for a hometown pm, featuring over 150 vendors, live music by King Halloween celebration. This complimentary event Guys Oktoberfest Band, dancing, a car show, wiener offers trick or treating, food trucks, performances, bounce houses, and vendors. dog races, and a free bounce park. Location: Downtown Avalon Park, Orlando, FL 32828
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Avalon Park Arts and Culture Center From the Use Your Illusion Artist Reception on October 26th to Wonder Arte’s weekly kids are club, there’s something for everyone at the Avalon Park Arts and Culture Center this fall.
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Grace Foley Rock Your Socks 5K -Date: October 12th -Time: 7:00 a.m. Onsite Registration, 8:00 a.m. Race Start Join us as we pay tribute to community member Grace Foley in the Avalon Park Foundation Annual 5k Fun-Run, raising funds to support the Grace Foley Scholarship Fund. Location: Town Park, 3651 Avalon Park East Blvd., Orlando, FL 32828
Fall Craft Fair -Date: Saturday, November 9th -Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Discover unique, homemade holiday decor, sweet treats, art, candles, plants, and more! Enjoy a VIP area hosted by the Avalon Park Arts and Culture Center, complete with art displays, a mimosa bar, But the excitement does not stop after Oktoberfest! and shaded seating. Fall in Avalon Park is the start of an event-packed Location: Town Park, 3651 Avalon Park East Blvd., season, designed to get families outdoors and active. Orlando, FL 32828 With the changing weather, safe family-friendly events, extensive walking and biking paths, and local Movie Under the Stars dining options, there are countless opportunities to Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy free popcorn, local vendors, and a movie in the park! The movie create new fall traditions this year. begins at dusk, but come early for a picnic dinner and Here are some other exciting family-friendly the chance to connect with friends and neighbors. activities happening this fall in Downtown Avalon November 15th: Inside Out 2 Location: Town Park, 3651 Avalon Park East Blvd., Park: Orlando, FL 32828 Food Truck Night Join us at Town Park on the 3rd Sunday of each For an up-to-date listing of our shops, restaurants month for beats and eats! Approximately 20 local and professional services, visit our online directory food trucks featuring a variety of cuisines are and to stay in the know with what is happening in available for families to try something new or enjoy Downtown Avalon Park, follow us on Facebook & Instagram and check out the online calendar. an old favorite while grooving to music. Location: Avalon Lake Drive, Orlando, FL 32828 #ILoveAvalonPark