The three-story Build-A-Bear Workshop at ICON Park in Orlando debuts first-of-its-kind Design Studio, interactive Bakeshop, 'Personalize Me' customization and more. Build-A-Bear Workshop, the brand known for adding a little more heart to life, today unveiled a selection of the signature experiences coming to its highly anticipated retailtainment Workshop at Orlando's ICON Park, giving guests a preview of what is inside the brand's largest and most ambitious experience ahead o

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, and Madame Tussauds Orlando will offer free admission Oct. 1-Nov. 30, plus 50% off tickets for up to six guests. Military members, veterans and first responders can enjoy free admission to three of Merlin Entertainments’ Florida attractions this fall. From Oct. 1 through Nov. 30, 2026, eligible guests can receive a complimentary one-day ticket in recognition of their service. This limited-time offer is available at: LEGOLAN

Bank of America offers cardholders free general admission during the first full weekend of every month to museums across the county, including many throughout Central Florida. During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US including here in Orlando, and throughout Florida. Sounds Good? The great news is t

Sophie Blackall is an award-winning illustrator of over 50 books for children, including the New York Times best-selling Ivy and Bean series. Orlando Museum of Art will be hosting a free Family Day on Saturday, October 3, from 11 am to 2 pm in honor of the Hello Sophie! The Artwork of Sophie Blackall exhibition. This event is a fun and educational experience for all ages, featuring hands-on activities, live music, storytelling, dance and more, all centered around Sophie’s awa

You’re invited to drop the needle, explore a evening where art and analog come together at OMA. Vinyl Night is coming to OMA! The first-ever Vinyl Night at the Orlando Museum of Art will take place tonight, October 1 from 5 pm - 8 pm. The night promises an evening of music, art, and nostalgia! Bring your love for vinyl and settle in for a night of spinning records, exploring the museum, and connecting with fellow music and art lovers. Explore OMA while soaking in the sounds a

Events happening at the History Center during the month of October includes their most anticipated event of the year: Trick or Treat Safe Zone! During October, the Orange County Regional History Center in downtown Orlando presents an exciting selection of programs, ranging from LGBTQ+ history to family-friendly Halloween-season events. The month opens with a Lunch & Learn tracing Orlando’s LGBTQ+ history through the unexpected lens of citrus and a History Alive day devoted to

Exhibition marking city’s 150th anniversary receives Silver Award for excellence. The Orange County Regional History Center’s exhibition Orlando Collected, created to mark the city’s 150th anniversary, has received a Silver Award in the Over $25,000 budget category of the Southeastern Museums Conference’s 2026 Exhibition Competition. The annual competition recognizes outstanding exhibitions at museums throughout the Southeast. Exhibitions are judged by museum professionals an

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

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

Exclusive tickets now on sale for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Mission, launching from the Space Coast. Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated launch of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 Mission, offering guests the unforgettable opportunity to witness a crewed launch at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Crew-13 mission no earlier than (NET) Thursday, October 1, 2026 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Guests can

Get $6 tickets now for the last Sunset at the Zoo of the summer, taking place on Friday, September 25. Music, culture, food and community will come together at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford for the last Sunset at the Zoo event of 2026. Sunset at the Zoo - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage takes place on Friday, September 25, with visitors enjoying an evening at Central Florida Zoo filled with music, movement, and incredible flavors that bring the Zoo to l

Experience an all-new interactive scavenger hunt this spooky season. This Halloween, guests can put their detective skills to the test during The Great Wax Heist, an all-new interactive Halloween scavenger hunt at Madame Tussauds Orlando. Available October 1-31, 2026, and included with regular admission, the limited-time experience invites guests to solve an attraction-wide Halloween mystery while uncovering the fascinating story behind Madame Tussauds' world-famous wax figur

Celebrate spooky season at Wekiva Island with fun for the whole family with tarot reading, trick or treating, and a Halloween Party on October 24. Dark, silent water. Clouds drifting across the moon. The wind blowing through the Spanish moss. Things are getting downright spooky at Wekiva Island. The Seminole County attraction is going bigger than ever for its Halloween celebration this year with a month of new and fun events for the whole family. Events include:  NEW! Tarot

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will once again transform at nights into the Asian Lantern Festival, from Nov. 13, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2027. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens enchanting Central Florida holiday tradition, Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, is back for a seventh year. This year's enchanting event will take place on select nights from November 13, 2026, to January 17, 2027. The festival features larger-than-life handcrafted

Experience Amber Brooke Farms biggest festival of the year with a pumpkin patch, entertainment, attractions, experiences, and more. Celebrate fall in Central Florida at Amber Brooke Farms with pumpkins, sunflowers, farm animals, live music, fall photo ops, food & drink, plus family-friendly farm fun located just outside Eustis - and a short drive from anywhere in the greater Orlando area. The 6th Annual Fall Festival takes place every weekend from September 19 – November 22,