Saturday, October 17, 2026 • 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. • Esplanade Park
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 will transform Esplanade Park into a festive celebration featuring pumpkin painting, themed games, pumpkin bowling, sand art, and other hands-on activities inspired by the sights and traditions of autumn. Guests will enjoy curated food trucks and local vendors as well as 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.”
Sponsor/Vendor Opportunities
Sponsor opportunities range from $10,000 to $500. Click here for more information on sponsoring this event.
Vendor opportunities range from $150 to $400. For information email events@GoRiverwalk.com or call (954) 468-1541 ext. 205.
Event Registration
Admission to the tenth annual Riverwalk Fall Festival is free, registering through Eventbrite or Facebook allows us to communicate additional information to you before the event but is not required.
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: S. Mark Graphics, and Go Riverwalk Magazine.
Photos from the 9th Annual Riverwalk Fall Festival
