Event: Plato Education Foundation Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Safety Harbor Waterfront Park (105 Veterans Memorial Ln, Safety Harbor, FL 34695)
$5 admission includes unlimited bounce house and train rides for children 3-12 years old.
Halloween costume contest at 1pm, raffles and giveaways, local vendors, food trucks, DJ.
Fall is here, and Plato Education Foundation is inviting families across Pinellas County to celebrate with a full day of food, music, and games right on the water. The Fall Festival returns to Safety Harbor Waterfront Park on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it promises to be one of the most fun community events of the season. Whether your children attend one of Plato Academy Schools' eight campuses or you simply want a great way to spend a Saturday with your family, this festival has something for everyone.
A Day Built for Every Member of the Family
The Fall Festival is designed with families in mind. Parents can relax with food trucks, beer, and beverages while listening to live music and a DJ keeping the energy going all afternoon. Meanwhile, kids can burn off energy at the bounce houses, hop aboard the train ride, or dig through the hay pumpkins for the perfect one to take home.
What activities will be available at the Fall Festival
Guests can expect a wide lineup of activities throughout the day, including bounce houses, a train ride, hay pumpkins, vendor booths, and photo spots set against the Safety Harbor waterfront. There will also be a costume contest for both kids and adults, plus a pie eating contest that always brings out some friendly competition.
Costume Contest and Pie Eating Contest Take Center Stage
Two of the most anticipated moments of the day are the costume contest and the pie eating contest. Kids and adults alike are encouraged to show up in their best fall or Halloween looks for a chance to win the costume contest. And if you think you can handle a face full of pie, the pie eating contest is open to festival goers who want to give it a try.
Is the costume contest open to adults too
Yes. The costume contest welcomes both children and adults, so the whole family can dress up and take part in the fun together.
Live Music, Local Vendors, and Waterfront Views
Set along the bay in Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, the festival offers a beautiful backdrop for an afternoon outdoors. Local vendors will be on site with unique goods and treats, live music and a DJ will keep the atmosphere lively, and several photo spots will be set up around the park so families can capture the memories of the day.
Where exactly is the Fall Festival taking place
The event will be held at Safety Harbor Waterfront Park, located along the bay in downtown Safety Harbor, Florida.
Supporting Plato Education Foundation
Plato Education Foundation supports enrichment programs and opportunities across all eight Plato Academy Schools campuses, helping students get access to resources beyond the standard classroom experience. Events like the Fall Festival help bring the community together while supporting the Foundation's ongoing mission.
What time does the Fall Festival start and end
The festival runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2026, giving families a full day to enjoy everything the event has to offer.
Mark Your Calendar
Event: Plato Education Foundation Fall Festival
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Safety Harbor Waterfront Park
Bring your family, bring your appetite, and get ready for an afternoon of food, music, and fall fun by the bay.
