It’s officially Fall in the Sunshine State. Even though temperatures might not always be a cool and cozy spell, we still honor the changing of the season with fall festivities such as seasonal food, events, and decorating our spaces! Whether you started your decorating mid-August or you’re starting now with the calendar season, what better way to decorate your home than with one-of-a-kind handmade décor? Getting crafty is the perfect way to relax and unwind while creating something you can feel proud of!
We love a good DIY that you can then show off to guests! Plan a fall or Halloween date night with our guide to Orlando’s most fun craft events and studios.
We’ve curated a list of crafty date night ideas for you and your loved ones this spooky season! You can also explore our favorite art-inspired date ideas in Orlando any time of year.
Halloween Arts and Crafts Near Orlando
The Orlando Glassblowing Center
130 Bomar Ct. STE 130, Longwood, FL 32750
Pumpkin Glass Blowing Workshop
Classes by appointment October 1-31.
Make a glass blown pumpkin with a glassblowing professional instructor (30 mins per person). Other Items that can be made include bowl, vase, paper weight, cups, flowers, and ornaments. Additional spectators are welcome to watch! For more information, please call 407-775-6076.
$95 for One Person (30 mins), $165 for Two People (1 hour). Must book before October 1st.
Board & Brush
Locations in Sanford and Ocoee
Wood Sign Workshops
Multiple dates and times available all October long. Check their website for the location, date, and time that best suits your date night needs! Each guest is provided with instructions and tools to distress, sand, stain, paint, and customize their art
$73 per Pick Your Project Workshop
Calliope Street
1670 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Oviedo, FL 32765
Located in the Oviedo Mall
Painting glasses, pumpkins, and making charcuterie boards
During the month of October, Calliope Street offers a variety of crafty evenings. You can paint wine glasses, pumpkins, and even prepare a charcuterie board. All materials are provided, including a step-by-step guide. Classes are typically 1.5 – 2 hours long.
Pricing starts at $35 per adult.
Pumpkin Patch & Paint a Pumpkin at Lukas Nursery
Saturday & Sunday, October 4 – October 5, 10am – 4pm
Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter
1909 Slavia Road Oviedo, FL 32765
Visit the pumpkin patch and enjoy pumpkin painting, music, food, and family fun.
FREE
Vintage Paper Mache Jack-o-Lantern Workshop!
Saturday & Sunday, October 4 – October 5, 11am – 1pm
The Maitland Art Center-Studio 10
231 W. Packwood Ave. Maitland, FL 32751
This is a two-day workshop. On the first day, participants will plan their Jack-o-Lantern’s facial expression and sculpt using paper clay. The second day will be dedicated to adding paint and finishing touches.
$65 + $15 material fees
Creepin' It Sweet Halloween Cookie Decorating Class
Saturday, October 25, 12-1:30pm
Island Touch Cafe
1711 Amazing Way Suite 113, Ocoee, FL 34761
Interested in learning more about decorated sugar cookies?! They have you covered from their cookie bakery, Flour, Eggs & Yeast! They provide everything you will need from cookies, icing, sprinkles, chocolate chips, and a box to take your awesome creations home in! You’ll be decorating 6 cookies during this 1.5-hour cookie decorating class! This month features all Spooky Halloween creations created in cookie form.
$65
Note: This event is sold out, but you can join the waitlist by messaging 732-875-8400.
Cozy Cookies on the Farm Fall Cookie Class
Saturday, November 15, 1:30-3pm
Great Scott Farms
26216 County Road 448A, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Interested in learning more about decorated sugar cookies?! They've have you covered from their cookie bakery, Flour, Eggs & Yeast! They provide everything you will need from cookies, icing, sprinkles, chocolate chips, and a box to take your awesome creations home in! You'll be decorating 6 cookies during this 1.5 hour cookie decorating class! This month features Fall Favorites created in cookie form from Latte Art on a cozy coffee cup (edible, of course), a watercolor leaf design, and learning how to create a rustic wood look.
$60.54
Orlando Halloween Arts and Crafts
Pumpkin Painting + Dining Experience
September 26 – November 2
Offered Daily, 11:00 a.m. – close
JoJo's Shake Bar
9101 International Drive #1208, Orlando, FL 32819
Head to JoJo’s Pumpkin Patch—your one-stop shop for fall fun, delicious food, over-the-top desserts, and festive cocktails! Perfect for family outings, office happy hours, or a cozy girls’ night out.
$35 per person, your ticket includes:
- A cozy comfort entrée of your choice
- An iconic Pumpkin Patch Biggie Shake
- A pumpkin from the patch, and all the painting supplies you need to get creative.
Frighteningly Fun Frippery Halloween Jewelry Metal Clay Workshop
Monday, September 29, 5:30-9pm
FAVO
221 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32801
This is a fun, relaxed workshop where you can create one or more unique pieces for gifts or for yourself but with a delightfully frightening Halloween twist! Whether you're a seasoned artisan or a budding beginner, this class offers a mystical opportunity to channel your creativity and relax into the flow. Join us and let your imagination swell as you fashion stunning pieces of jewelry to cherish forever.
$90.53
Till Death Do Us Part Terrarium Workshop
Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 18, 5:30–7:30 PM
Jungle Room
2322 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL 32804
Create your own glass coffin terrarium filled with live tropical plants, moss, and skeleton!
$75 Per Person
Succulent Pumpkin Design Workshop
Tuesday, October 7, 6:30pm
Grape and the Grain Wine Bar
1110 Virginia Drive Orlando, FL 32803
Carving a jack-o-lantern is so.. expected. A pumpkin filled with succulents? So freaking awesome! Pamela Johancsik, the bombshell behind Bomb Blooms will guide you through the art of creating a stunning, insta-worthy fall succulent pumpkin. You will be using long-lasting, medium to large heirloom or “Cinderella” pumpkins. They're technically gourds so they can last up to a couple of years. Traditional orange pumpkins rot much more quickly.
$76.54
Fall & Football Charcuterie
Wednesday, October 8, 6:30-9:30pm
Board & Brush Ocoee
2727 Old Winter Garden Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761
Get ready for 2 workshops in 1! Create a personalized wood sign, plus learn how to cut, design, and build your own charcuterie board with a seasonal touch. Learn techniques like fruit cutting, provolone roses, and salami rivers. Once complete, you'll have a beautiful charcuterie board to enjoy or take home with you.
$80
Watercolor For Beginners: Spooky Halloween Sky
Friday, October 24, 1-3pm
Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Get ready for Spooky Season by learning to paint with watercolor! Learn the fundamentals of watercolors, mixing colors and building a deep sky with a wash. No previous watercolor painting experience needed. Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before or after class.
$39.19 – $44.52
Want more fall fun?
- 10 Adorable Pumpkin Patches in Orlando
- Cozy Coffee Shops for Pumpkin Spice
- Where to Watch Halloween Movies
Put on the calendar for next year…
Grow Your Own Glass Pumpkin
2025 TBA
Arribas Brothers at Disney Springs
Create your Pumpkin through the blown glass process:
• Add your choice of stem
• Choose to fill your Pumpkin with WishKeeper Crystals
• Choose to Personalize your Pumpkin
• Take your Pumpkin home & enjoy
PACKAGE A – Clear Pumpkin with choice of stem color (clear, black, brown or green)
PACKAGE B – Clear Pumpkin with choice of stem color & filled with Crystals
Spooky Stories and Creative Crafts: A Halloween Writing Workshop
2025 TBA
Center for Health and Wellbeing
2005 Mizell Avenue #800, Winter Park, FL 32792
Join writing coach Chris Hicks for a spine-chilling afternoon of creativity and story-making! This special writing workshop promises to ignite your imagination and tap into the eerie spirit of the season. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just looking to dip your quill into the world of spooky tales, this workshop offers a thrilling opportunity to craft ghostly stories, mysterious narratives, and chilling character sketches.
Creepy-liciious Floral Design Workshop
2025 TBA
Betty J's Florist
403 South Dillard Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Come make a spectacular arrangement with several tricks to learn and multiple treats to enjoy. Enjoy complimentary beverages and snacks.
Featured image from @allfiredupwinterpark
