Fall Festival at Grande Lakes

Experience the Fall Festival at Grande Lakes, where beloved traditions and new experiences come together. Enjoy family-friendly activities including pumpkin decorating, archery, laser skeet shooting, canoeing, and hands-on crafts. Savor a live-fire cooking demonstration by renowned Chef Jack Arnold, cheer on competitors in our new casting competition, and unwind in the debut of the beer garden. As evening arrives, gather on Da Vinci Lawn for live music and line dancing under the stars.

Saturday, October 10th 11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday, October 11th 11:00am - 3:00pm

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Grande Escape Package

The Fall Festival at Grande Lakes is more than a seasonal celebration, it is an opportunity to come together and create meaningful moments with family and friends. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Grande Lakes, guests can enjoy thoughtfully curated experiences, seasonal flavors, craft beverages, and lively entertainment. From leisurely afternoons to evenings beneath the stars, every moment is designed to inspire connection and lasting memories. General Admission to the Fall Festival is free to overnight guests.

Reserve the Grande Escape Package using promo code: PSF and also receive:

A daily resort credit
Complimentary parking

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Reserve JW Marriott

Fall Festival Schedule of Events

Friday, October 9th
6:00 pm | Illuminate Grande Lakes
6:00 pm | Lakeside Veuve Clicquot
7:00 pm | The Magic Show: Haunted Edition
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Saturday, October 10th
11:00 am - 9:00 pm | Fall Festival
All Day | Harvest market, beer garden, train rides, facepainting, balloon artist, and fall lawn games
11:00 am - 5:00 pm | Canoeing, kayaking, lakeside bike riding, meets and greets, pumpkin decorating, laser skeet shooting, and archery
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Live band, line dancing, laser tag, and Live Fire & Fall Flavors with Jack Arnold
Reserve Live Fire & Fall Flavors with Jack Arnold Saturday, October 10th Live Fire & Fall Flavors Menu for Saturday, October 10th
Sunday, October 11th
11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Fall Festival
Harvest market, train rides, facepainting, balloon artist, and fall lawn games
Canoeing, kayaking, lakeside bike riding, meets and greets, pumpkin decorating, laser skeet shooting, and archery

About Jack

World-class BBQ. Five-star flavor. Jack Arnold is the live-fire legend behind some of the most unforgettable grilling experiences on the planet. As an international BBQ event host, Jack brings the heat to exclusive resorts like Ocean House and The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami, where he holds annual residences. From backyard vibes to luxury table service, Jack’s signature style fuses high-end hospitality with Southern swagger — making every flame, every plate, and every moment count.

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New Experiences, Returning Favorites, Unforgettable Moments

New Fall Experiences

New this year, discover even more ways to celebrate the season. Create keepsakes through leather stamping and wood burning, build your own birdhouse, enjoy pony rides, and take part in Casting for a Cause benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Then, as the sun sets, gather for family laser tag and lively line dancing under the stars.

Signature Fall Festival Traditions

Beloved festival traditions return throughout the weekend, from pumpkin decorating and face painting to laser skeet shooting, archery, kayaking, canoeing, bike rides, scenic train rides, the Ritz Kids Open House, and classic lawn games enjoyed across the resort

Meet the Makers, Magician and Naturalists

Discover the stories behind Grande Lakes through a collection of unforgettable encounters. Enjoy live performances by resident magician Drew Thomas, connect with Farmer Leslie, meet the resort's falconer, and explore Florida's diverse ecosystems with knowledgeable Master Naturalists.

A Taste of Fall

Follow the aroma of slow-smoked barbeque and seasonal comfort food to our Fall Festival culinary experience. Enjoy favorites such as smoked brisket and pulled pork sandwiches, giant pretzels with honey mustard and queso, roasted corn with parmesan, and classic BBQ turkey legs. Complete the experience with craft beers and seasonal selections from our festive beer garden.