Bring the whole family for a fang-tastic night you won’t want to miss! It's that time of the year again in Ocoee... Yes, it's time to howl at the City of Ocoee once again hosts the family favorite spooky event, Halloween Howl Night. This year's Halloween Howl Night takes place on Friday, October 23, from 6 -9 pm at Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761. The event is free with so much to do for local families. Enjoy a scare zone, trunk-or-treat, rides, food

Central Florida Veg Fest is an exciting day of colorful and educational exhibits and activities! ​​Presented by Vegetarians of Central Florida, the 21st annual Central Florida Veg Fest returns to Orlando this weekend, and it's one of the largest and longest vegan festivals in the world! Central Florida Veg Fest takes place at Orlando Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson Street, Orlando on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 am - 6 pm. Central Florida Veg Fest is a free event that

Gather the little ones for a hauntingly great evening of family-friendly fun at Lake Eola Park's Eolaween. Grab the family, put on your costumes and head to Lake Eola Park for Eolaween! This free, family-friendly event returns on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4 - 7.30 pm courtesy of Downtown Orlando. Eolaween is packed with fall fun, festive activities, and plenty of Halloween spirit for all the family. Get ready for trick-or-treating, games, crafts, pumpkin decorating, in

Color Wave Walls is a new public art initiative transforming downtown Lakeland into an open-air mural museum from November 6 – 14. © 2026 Kelly Meets World This November, downtown Lakeland will become the canvas for a new chapter in the city’s cultural landscape as Color Wave Walls launches its inaugural event, bringing 11 artists from across the United States and around the world to create large-scale murals throughout the downtown area. Founded by Lakeland-based artists Gil

From drag royalty to dance-floor magic, QTBIPOC culture, trans joy, family fun, sensory-friendly spaces, delicious eats, and a fireworks finale… there’s a WHOLE LOT of Pride packed into Orlando this weekend! The countdown is on, the energy is building, and the celebrations are just getting started in Orlando as Come Out With Pride Orlando, a small but mighty, volunteer-led nonprofit dedicated to cultivating acceptance and visibility for LGBTQIA+ individuals, hosts this year's

An exciting collaboration between the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools and POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance is set to bring many benefits for OCPS students. Orange County Public Schools students will get new opportunities to read, create and experience live theater during the 2026–27 school year through a collaboration between the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools and POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance (PSC). The programs are supported by a generous donation from PSC

This year’s fun-charged exhibits and street party in Downtown Orlando celebrates Día de Los Muertos and Monster Art. Save the date as Downtown Arts District once again hosts the annual “Día de Los Muertos & Monster Party” in Downtown Orlando on Thursday, October 16, 2026. Now, in its 16th year, the Día de Los Muertos & Monster Party features Artists Opening Receptions at CityArts Orlando at 6pm that will showcase Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art created by regional

Community event brings together the Race 2 Cure 5K, Pink Day Marketplace, local organizations and breast health awareness resources for a day of hope, education, and support. Oviedo Mall is turning pink for a purpose. Oviedo Mall is proud to partner with the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation for Pink Day of Breast Cancer Awareness, bringing the Central Florida community together on October 17 for a day dedicated to hope, education, remembrance and support for those impacted by

The good folks at The City of Winter Park and Enzian Theater present the free monthly Popcorn Flicks in the Park movies series under the stars in Central Park. The Popcorn Flicks in the Park series features classic films for the whole family. These films are usually held on the second Thursday of each month in Central Park, Winter Park, witt the latest event happening this week, on Thursday, October 8. The best part is that every movie night is free and open to the public! Ar

The City of Kissimmee's popular Movie in the Park returns this weekend with KUA once again presenting the popular community event at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Kissimmee Utility Authority, in partnership with the City of Kissimmee, will once again host the popular free Movie in the Park event series, returning to the Veterans Lawn of Kissimmee Lakefront Park on the first Friday of every month, from October through March. Kicking off the latest season of KUA Free Movie in the P

National Night Out is a national community-building campaign that aims to promote police-community partnerships throughout local communities. Since 1984, communities in the United States have been coming together each year with law enforcement to raise awareness on crime prevention. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. L

The Hands-Only CPR and AED training will prepare more residents to make a difference in an emergency cardiac arrest situation. The Orlando Fire Department will host free hands-only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Walt Disney Amphitheatre, Lake Eola, in recognition of World Heart Day through its Take Heart Orlando program. OFD has taught more than 250,000 city residents and counting lifesaving skills since its launch to

Registration is now open for charity event, bringing nearly 400 participants to Seminole State Forest, including mobility-impaired athletes in EcoRover tracked chairs. The 7th Annual Run for the Woods returns to Seminole State Forest, Bear Pond Trailhead, 31989 Wekiva River Rd, Sorrent on Sunday, February 14, 2027, for a day of trail running, hiking and outdoor adventure! 400 participants, including a group of mobility-impaired athletes will navigate the 5K course in EcoRover

In addition to over 45 vehicles on display, the event will feature an array of sustainability vendors. In recognition of National Drive Electric Month, the City of Winter Park’s Natural Resources & Sustainability Department is hosting its 5th Annual EV Car Show on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9 to 11 am. The event will take place in Central Park and along Park Avenue, between Morse Boulevard and Canton Avenue. Official remarks and presentations will begin at 9:45 am fea

Visit the FREE Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibits at the Orange County Administration Center and Orlando International Airport’s Gallery MCO. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County (HHNOC) and Orange County Government are hosting a month-long series of cultural events to honor Orange County’s Hispanic community with the theme, “Unidos, Somos Más" (“Together, We Are More”). Duke Energy is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Hispani