About this Event
Celebrate autumn at the 10th Annual Riverwalk Fall Festival, happening Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Esplanade Park in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. This family-friendly, free admission community event invites families, neighbors, and visitors to enjoy an afternoon filled with festive autumn activities, entertainment, local food trucks, seasonal vendors, and fun for all ages.
The Riverwalk Fall Festival transforms Esplanade Park into a festive celebration featuring pumpkin painting, themed games, face painting, pumpkin bowling, sand art, and other hands-on activities inspired by the sights and traditions of autumn. Guests can explore curated food trucks and local vendors while enjoying entertainment and a lively atmosphere along the scenic New River.
Hosted by Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, this free admission, family-friendly festival attracts more than 2,000 attendees each year and helps support Riverwalk’s mission of “nurturing Riverwalk and the Riverwalk District as a vibrant community connected by the New River.”
Riverwalk would not be able to continue delivering free admission public events and programming to the community without the generous support of its sponsors. The 10th Annual Riverwalk Fall Festival is sponsored by: Rick & Flo Celender, , and .
Event venue & nearby stays
Esplanade Park, 400 Southwest 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.