The Harlem Globetrotters are slam dunking their way back to Addition Financial Arena in Orlando. The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters have announced that Orlando will be a key stop on the Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour, set to play at Addition Financial Arena on April 17, 2027 at 2 pm. Tickets go on sale October 2 at 10 am. This tour is unlike any other in 100 years, with a whole new game, a new lineup of rivals, and all-new challenges that raise the stakes at every st

Feel the Heat launch packages now on sale for the SpaceX Falcon Heavy NROL-97 Mission. Tickets are now on sale for the nighttime launch of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy NROL-97 mission, offering guests the unforgettable opportunity to watch one of the world’s most powerful operational rockets light up the sky from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch the NROL-97 mission no earlier than (NET) Thursday, October 1, 2026 from Launch Complex 39A

Hometown shows will celebrate 5 years of Just A Little While and Could It Get Better Than This, plus the 1st Anniversary of label debut album, Easy Street. The 502s have announced back-to-back anniversary shows in their hometown, Orlando, on December 10 and 11 at Will's Pub. The new dates add to their Just A Little Run and celebrate the 2021 viral hit “Just A Little While,” which has logged over 173M streams to date from their album Could It Get Better Than This, as well as t

Westgate Resorts and the Westgate Foundation are celebrating 15 years of Military Weekend by providing 1,000 military families with complimentary three-day, two-night vacations in Orlando this December. Westgate Resorts has annoucned the return of its fan favorite Military Weekend vacation giveaway, now entering its 15th year. This annual event stands as a powerful tribute to the brave, active-duty U.S. military members, veterans, and Gold Star families whose unwavering servi

Free literary event brings authors, readers, families, and book lovers together Saturday, October 3. . Oviedo Mall will welcome more than 100 authors alongside booksellers, artists, makers and literary vendors for the Page & Pen Book Fair, returning Saturday, October 3rd from 11am-5pm, for a full day celebrating books, storytelling and the communities built around them. Designed to be much more than a traditional book fair, Page & Pen transforms Oviedo Mall into a gathering p

Yacht Rock Revue returns in 2027 with PRIMETIME, bringing the smooth sounds of the ‘70s and ‘80s to Dr Phillips Center. Yacht Rock Revue, hailed by Rolling Stone as the “world’s premier soft-rock party band,” invites Orlando on a nostalgic voyage through the sun-soaked melodies of the ’70s and ’80s. With dy-no-mite renditions of hits by Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross and more, Yacht Rock Revue bring the smooth sounds, timeless hits, and infecti

Discover the best events and things to do throughout Central Florida this weekend on a budget, with lots of fall fun and spooky happenings! Free & Cheap Things To Do This Weekend In Orlando! Orlando offers a vibrant mix of activities and fun things to do every weekend that happen to be free, or at the very least, don’t break the bank. Whether you’re a local or visiting the city, this weekend brings plenty of free and low-cost events that you can enjoy without worrying about

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