Your weekend line up is here, and as we hit October we've tracked down the top events happening throughout Central Florida this weekend! Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend Looking for fun things to do in Orlando this weekend? Lock in your weekend plans now! Orlando offers more than just theme parks, the city is bursting with events, activities, and things to do that appeal to all interests and ages every weekend of the year. Whether you want to be entertained, enjo

Welcome to a new month in Orlando, featuring a whole month of events and things to do for fall and spooky season that won't break the bank! Free & Cheap Events In Orlando This Month October 2026 Welcome to a new month in Orlando with October jam-packed with a scarily exciting choice of special events to celebrate Halloween, plus it's fall season with lots of pumpkin patches and fall festivals with fun for all the family. In addition to spooky season fun, we've go you covered

Welcome to a new month in Orlando, with October bringing an exciting choice of fall and spooky season events and things to do for all the family Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month October 2026 Welcome to a new month in Orlando, with October offering a huge choice of events and things to do throughout Central Florida, with lots of spooky season fun for the adults and trick or treating for the little ones! In addition to Halloween, this month features a bumper choice o

Take a look at some of Walt Disney World's 55th Anniversary Merchandise! On October 1, 1971, people of all ages gathered at the entrance of Magic Kingdom Park for the first time, eager to step into a world they had only dreamed about. 55 years later, Walt Disney World is still growing. No one could’ve imagined the scale of what the resort would become, and Disney is honoring that legacy by celebrating the cast members who have been here since the beginning. The resort has ann

National Dessert Day is Oct. 14, but at Universal Orlando's Hotels you can celebrate with mouth watering desserts ever day of the year! Sweet treats and theme park visits are a classic combination, but at Universal Orlando Resort, delights for the tastebuds exist at all 11 of their immersive hotels as well. In addition to dessert menu staples, Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando offer one-of-a-kind chef-crafted options, designed to give guests a sweet ending to a memorable

For women, trans & nonbinary folks who want to dance without judgment, go full chaos, and still make it to bed at a reasonable hour. Earlybirds Club is taking over The Social in Orlando for a night of throwback bangers, wild dance floor energy, and all the main character moments, yes, the cultural phenomenon Earlybirds Club is making its way back to Orlando on Saturday, October 3, 2026 for four glorious hours of dancing, singing too loudly, making new friends in the bathroom

Enjoy an intimate night of storytelling with the wonderfully talented Francesca Tarantino at The Audubon Room. Join Orlando Weekly's back to back BEST Singer-Songwriter Francesca Tarantino for an exclusive, highly intimate 25-seat transition showcase at The Audubon Room, Orlando on Saturday, October 3, 2026. To celebrate the closing of her independent "Self-Production Era" before she enters the studio for her highly anticipated 2027 releases, Francesca will perform her catalo

Monét X Change is a world-renowned drag queen, comedian, musician, and television personality celebrated for her sharp wit, powerhouse vocals, and commanding stage presence. Rising comedian, breakout star of The Traitors (Season 4), and RuPaul's Drag Race winner, Monét X Change will continue the fall leg of her 2026 stand-up tour, "High Heels, Bad Knees" in Orlando at Funny Bone Comedy Club for two nights only on October 9th and 10th (4 shows). High Heels, Bad Knees is a bran

The $50,000 grant from the Harvey & Carol Massey Foundation will help bring more than 2,000 students from Title I schools to the museum. A $50,000 grant from the Harvey & Carol Massey Foundation will help bring more than 2,000 students from Title I schools across Central Florida to the Orange County Regional History Center for hands-on encounters with the region’s history. The grant will cover field trips and transportation to and from the History Center, removing a significa

The campaign returns with new faces, inspiring travelers to discover Kissimmee's attractions, larger-than-life accommodations and authentic culinary experiences. Experience Kissimmee, the official tourism authority of Osceola County, is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with the return of its successful social-first campaign, ¡Vámonos a Kissimmee!, bringing some of Latin America’s most recognizable personalities to the destination. The launch offers audiences a firsthand

Fresh from a summer run, NEEDTOBREATHE are now hitting the road with a winter run, promoting upcoming deluxe edition of their acclaimed album The Long Surrender. GRAMMY-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE has announced The Long Surrender and The Fellow Passengers of Pain, the deluxe edition of their acclaimed album The Long Surrender. Expanding on the deeply personal themes of surrender, transformation, and renewal at the heart of the original record, the forthcoming deluxe alb

MOIA America welcomes riders in Orlando with Beep. Milestone marks MOIA America's first passenger rides in the U.S. Invited passengers in the Orlando community of Lake Nona are now booking and taking rides aboard self-driving ID. Buzz vehicles, marking MOIA America's first passenger operations in the U.S. and a significant milestone in its collaboration with Beep on autonomous mobility services. This passenger ride phase represents the next stage of testing in Lake Nona, add

It's the start of a new week, and with so much happening in Orlando in the coming days, we've selected the events that you don't want to miss! It's a new week in Orlando, and as we head into October, spooky season is in full flow, with a jam-packed calendar of exciting events happening throughout the city in the days ahead! Every week in Orlando you will discover a wide variety of entertainment and things to do, including live music, sporting events, community gatherings, mus

Five Guys celebrates 2,000 stores worldwide with the opening of Five Guys at the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex at Universal Orlando Resort. Five Guys is celebrating 2,000 stores worldwide with the opening of Five Guys at the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex at Universal Orlando Resort. It’s a milestone 40 years in the making, as Five Guys now operates restaurants in 30 countries.The menu that the Murrell family created in February 1986 remains simple – fres

Seen by more than 28 million people around the world, Hamilton takes the stage at Walt Disney Theater. The unforgettable story of passion, unstoppable ambition and the dawn of a new nation, seen by more than 28 million people around the world returns to the stage at the Walt Disney Thatter in Orlando from September 29 – October 18, 2026. Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love and a legacy that would s