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.
Updated 2024 by Meghan Roth
Halloween Arts and Crafts Locations in Orlando
Mosaic Art Classes at Craft For Art
November 9 & 10, from 10am, 2pm, 6pm (6 sessions in total)
Join this Orlando mosaic lamp workshop! Design and craft your own unique lamp in this hands-on, relaxing experience.
Choose from various colors and patterns, and the instructors will guide you step-by-step.
No experience needed – just bring your imagination! Take home your beautiful, handcrafted lamp at the end of the session. Workshops start at $79.
Book here!
The Orlando Glassblowing Center
130 Bomar Ct. STE 130, Longwood, FL 32750
Pumpkin Glass Blowing Workshop
Classes by appointment September 20 through December 1, 2024.
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.
$75 for One Person (30 mins), $150 for Two People (1 hour)
Board & Brush
Locations in Sanford, Ocoee, and Kissimmee
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 instruction 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 of the materials are provided and include a step-by-step guide. Classes are typically 1.5 – 2 hours long.
Pricing starts at $35 per adult.
Halloween Arts and Crafts Classes in Orlando
Grow Your Own Glass Pumpkin
October 1 – 31, 2024
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): $59
PACKAGE B – Clear Pumpkin with choice of stem color & filled with Crystals: $69
Donut Decorating Experience
Wednesday, October 30, 6-8pm
Smoke & Donuts BBQ
Get your spooky on with Chef Brett! Glaze, top, pipe, and decorate your Halloween donuts while learning from a lifelong Donut Pro! Each guest gets 6 donuts to decorate, appetizers from the BBQ pits, and two drinks.
$58.58
Spooky Stories and Creative Crafts: A Halloween Writing Workshop
Thursday, October 31, 1-2:30pm
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.
FREE
Dia de los Muertos: Cake Decorating
Saturday, November 2, 11am
The Drake
361 N. Rosalind Ave. Suite 1, Orlando, FL
Decorate a Dia de los Muertos cake like a pro! Join The Drake on Saturday, November 2nd on their cool, breezy patio where Charlotte will guide you through the steps of decorating your very own cake.
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Frighteningly Fun Frippery Halloween Jewelry Metal Clay Workshop
Monday, September 23, 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.
$85
Succulent Pumpkin Design Workshop
Tuesday, September 24, 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.
$65
Sip N' Snip | Fall Apple Basket Design Class
Thursday, September 26, 5:30-7:30pm
Betty J's Florist
403 South Dillard Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Let your creativity flourish as you design a stunning Fall Apple Basket, perfect for adding seasonal charm to your home. Guided by one of their master designers, you’ll get all the tools and inspiration you need to create a beautiful, custom design that’s yours to keep!
$65 (includes all supplies, snacks, and wine)
Fall Candle Making
Saturday, September 28, 2pm
Piante Designs
141 Lincoln Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Immerse yourself in the art of candle making and scent creation as you spend 45 minutes indulging your creative side. With a wide variety of vessel choices available, you can select the perfect one to match your personal style or gift it to a loved one.
$45
All Fired Up Pottery Painting (Winter Park)
229 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Ghostly Glazes Halloween Paint Party
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Dress up in your favorite costume and have FUN painting Halloween pottery with your closest friends. Enjoy Themed Snacks & Drinks, Fun Games & Prizes, Costume Contest, and a DIY Photo Booth. BYOB Welcome.
$10/person
Featured image from @allfiredupwinterpark
Bald Cypress Forest Halloween Class
Saturday, October 5, 11:30am
Ivanhoe Park Lager House
23 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32805
Get ready for this Halloween Edition bonsai class! This time, they're going spooky with a Bald Cypress Spooky Forest! That’s right, not one, not two, but THREE Bald Cypress trees will be used to build your very own haunted bonsai forest. They'll teach you how to arrange and design a proper bonsai forest complete with live moss, a winding path, and plenty of Halloween figurines. Class includes two beers from Ivanhoe Park Brewing.
DIY Halloween Wreath and Mini Project Workshop
Saturday, October 5, 1pm
Board & Brush Sanford
111 N. Oak Ave, Sanford, FL
Create a spooky wreath using creepy creatures, sticky spider webbing, and more. You'll also make a personalized wooden mini-project to complement your wreath. Choose from a variety of designs, and we'll provide all the materials and guide you through the process step by step. You can pick from a range of eerie elements, paint colors, and wood stain options during the workshop.
$78
Watercolor For Beginners: Pumpkins
Tuesday, October 8, 1-3pm
Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Fall is here! Learn to paint beautiful pumpkins using a watercolor glazing technique. Your artwork will be ready for framing when complete. Learn the fundamentals of watercolors, how to blend colors, control water, and create shadow and depth. Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before or after class.
$35-40
Pottery: Hand Build a Halloween Candy / Dip Bowl
Friday, October 11, 7-9pm
141 Lincoln Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789
Come on in to this festive pottery workshop, where you are invited to create a ceramic Halloween Candy / Dip Bowl filled with charm and spooky delight! Imagine this: you envision a classic pumpkin-shaped bowl with a toothy grin, a sleek black cauldron bubbling with treats, or a playful ghost adorned with googly eyes, the choice is yours to shape and mold. You can utilize this bowl as either a candy bowl to display your hard earned halloween candy in, or use it as a bowl for that yummy dip at the halloween party!
$65
Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10am
Propagate Social House
40 East 5th Street Apopka, FL 32703
Master the art of drought-tolerant plants at our Succulent Pumpkin Workshop. Create a stunning succulent-topped pumpkin masterpiece with step by step guided instruction in this fun and unforgettable seasonal activity. All materials provided, with the option to indulge in bottomless mimosas.
$42-68
Hello Fall Sugar Cookie Decorating Class
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 3-4:30pm
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!
$45
Howl at the Moon—A Fang-tastic Art Night Out with Xavier Moss
Wednesday, October 16, 6-8:30pm
Orlando Museum of Art
Enjoy a spooktacular evening of creativity and enchantment as you sink your claws into the lore of werewolves and the real creatures that inspired them! Guided by illustrator Xavier Moss, you'll paint a fur-ocious piece that blends the mystique of lycanthropy with their nocturnal symphonies. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, this event promises a howling good time. Don't miss out on this bewitching experience—sign up now and let your imagination run wild!
Tickets start at $28
Pumpkin Floral Workshop
Thursday, October 17, 5:30-7:30pm
JoJo's Shake Bar
9101 International Drive #1208, Orlando, FL 32819
Join The Bloomerati at JoJo's Pumpkin Patch in Pointe Orlando and create your very own pumpkin floral arrangement, the perfect seasonal decor! While you DIY, indulge in a delicious entree and one of JoJo's signature Biggie Shakes for a fun, flavorful fall experience. Your ticket includes: guided instruction by The Bloomerati, a pumpkin floral arrangement to DIY & take home, your choice of entree, and a Biggie Shake.
$85
Watercolor For Beginners: Bats
Friday, October 25, 1-3pm
Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Learn the negative painting style using a geometric bat design! A great class for beginners or are those looking for a relaxing painting experience. Learn the fundamentals of watercolors, how to blend colors, control water, and create shadow and depth. Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before or after class.
$35-40
Fall Charcuterie Workshop
Friday, October 25, 6:30-8:30pm
Clermont Garden Club
849 West Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711
Fall is in the air and the holiday season is fast approaching! Follow along as you create your own palm leaf board to enjoy. Learn all the tricks of the trade from provolone roses to salami river you will be sure to impress your guests this holiday season.
Spooky Halloween Cookie Decorating Class
Saturday, October 26, 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.
$55
Creepy-liciious Floral Design Workshop
Saturday, October 26, 4:30-7pm
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.
$85
