Grand Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre resort destination anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, will introduce a new Fall at Grande Lakes Festival this year, offering a full calendar of seasonal activities, dining events and wellness experiences.
Fall Festival Highlights
The Fall at Grande Lakes Festival is scheduled for Oct. 11–12, 2025, and combines outdoor adventure, family-friendly activities and culinary offerings. Guests can take part in laser skeet shooting, archery, themed crafts, pumpkin decorating, canoeing and entertainment such as face painting, a petting zoo and live DJ sets. Seasonal food and beverages will be offered in cottages, alongside curated items from local vendors. Overnight resort guests will have exclusive access both days.
Holiday Events
The seasonal celebrations continue with Halloween activities, including a self-guided trick-or-treat adventure at JW Marriott and a ghost stories and magic performance night at The Ritz-Carlton led by illusionist Drew Thomas of America’s Got Talent fame.
For Thanksgiving, events begin with the Gobbler 5K followed by dining options such as a buffet at Highball & Harvest or Citron, and holiday menus at Knife & Spoon and Primo. Guests can also enjoy fireside s’mores, seasonal cocktails and ice skating at the resort’s rink.
Culinary Experiences
Grande Lakes Orlando, with its MICHELIN-recognized restaurants, is enhancing its culinary profile with special offerings:
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Primo’s Campari Dinner Series begins Sept. 12 with 4-course menus and cocktail pairings; recurring dates include Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5 and Jan. 2.
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Culinary Masters at Grande Lakes, on Oct. 23, brings together a roster of acclaimed chefs, including Michelin-starred Ryan Ratino, Tung Phan and John Tesar, alongside James Beard Award winner Melissa Kelly and Culinary Olympic Champion Stephane Cheramy. Wine pairings will be curated by Paul Hobbs and Michele DeFeo.
Club Level and Wellness Offerings
Guests staying on the Club Level at The Ritz-Carlton will have access to exclusive events such as a Wellness Weekend (Oct. 3–5), a Thanksgiving feast and after-party and a Lantern Release Event on Nov. 15.
At the Ritz-Carlton Spa, fall-inspired treatments include the Autumn Harvest Glow, the Amber Bourbon Body Glow and the Autumn Spice Pedicure. The spa will also host a Spa After Dark event on Nov. 7, featuring express and deluxe treatments and product showcases from more than a dozen brands.
For more information, visit grandelakes.com.
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