Go outside. Attend a Fall Harvest Festival at a state park near you

Go outside. Attend a Fall Harvest Festival at a state park near you

Take advantage of the October chill in the air and go outside while the weather is pleasant. Florida’s state parks host several fall festivals.

Throughout October and November, Dudley Farm Historic State Park Near Gainesville will feature Fall Harvest Days. Visitors can help harvest crops of field corn, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and sugar cane. Watch corn shucking, shelling and grinding. $4 per vehicle, up to 8 passengers.

For a trip back in history, visit the Forest Capital Museum State Park in Perry for Heritage Day on Friday, October 24. The day will be filled with living history demonstrations at the 1863 Cracker homestead. $1 per person. The festivities continue on Saturday, October 25 with the 53rd Annual Forest Festival, which celebrates Florida’s forests and forest industries. Look for live music and entertainment, arts and crafts and demonstrations. No cost.

Join us Saturday, October 25, for the 2nd Annual Fall Fest at Wekiwa Springs State Park, northeast of Orlando. This fun family event will feature wildlife and conservation exhibits and an arts and crafts show. Potato sack races and pumpkin painting will entertain the whole family. Live music begins at 4 p.m. $4 per car, up to 8 passengers.

Enjoy a fall festival on Saturday, October 25, at Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka. Walk through the Enchanted Forest and Candy Land. Take a wagon tour on a trip through the ravines of fairytale scenes. Refreshments will be available. $5 per person.