Events & Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, October 9 - 11, 2026
Your weekend line up is here, and 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, enjoy an outdoor adventure, support a community event, or attend a lively festival, Orlando has something to make your weekend memorable.
This weekend features a great choice of entertainment, including live music, stand-up comedy shows, car shows, sporting events, theater shows, nightlife, food and drink experiences and so much more.
Designed to help locals and visitors to the city, this weekend guide highlights the best events and things to do throughout Central Florida, helping you plan an exciting and fun-filled weekend, and whatever you decide to do, have fun!
Before going to any of the events mentioned here, please reach out to the organizer or venue to confirm that the event is still happening, as changes and cancellations can occur.
ONGOING MULTI-DATE EVENTS
Ongoing Multi-Dates
Ready to have your world rocked? Blue Man Group is back in Orlando, and this time they've bringing a one-of-a-kind, mind-blowing, multi-sensory experience to their new home at ICON Park! Get ready for an unforgettable journey full of music, laughter, and surprises—where three bald and blue men explore your world in ways you’ve never imagined. It’s not just a show; it’s an adventure. A sensory overload. A rollercoaster of sound, light, and laughter.
Ongoing Multi-Dates
Set your imagination in motion with Drawn to Life—a love letter to the art of Disney animation. In this first-ever collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering, journey into a world where an animator’s desk becomes the stage and drawings come alive. The show is a celebration of life, accentuated by the delightful, mesmerizing movements of Cirque du Soleil’s acrobatic mastery. T
September 5 - March 28
By Heart and By Hand at the History Center is a powerful celebration of artistry, heritage, and community, showcasing the work of Black craft artists across Central Florida. Rooted in traditions passed down through generations, the special exhibition explores how contemporary makers draw on ancestral knowledge, family stories, and cultural practices to create works that are both deeply personal and widely resonant.
September 18 - January 10
Floridiana: Vintage Treasures & Oddities From The Sunshine State is organized by the Orlando Museum of Art. Florida has long been a place of escape, and the souvenirs visitors took home during its mid-century heyday—hotel ashtrays, rubber alligators, roadside attraction brochures—embodied memories of carefree days in the Sunshine State. These vernacular objects, often decorative, utilitarian, or absurd, offer an unfiltered glimpse into a time when Florida’s identity was shaped by tourism and fantasy. The exhibition presents over 130 objects from the collection of Gary Monroe.
June 6 - January 3
From its beginnings in 1876 as the Orange County Reporter, the Orlando Sentinel has grown alongside the city it serves. Today, as a three-time Pulitzer Prize–winning newspaper, it celebrates 150 years of journalism, community, and storytelling. To mark this milestone, the History Center presents Extra! Extra! The Orlando Sentinel Turns 150, a pocket exhibit showcasing photographs, archival materials, and artifacts from our collection that reflect the paper’s long presence in the region. This exhibit invites visitors to encounter original materials that highlight how the Sentinel has been read, experienced, and remembered across generations.
July 24 - January 3
Explore the history and enduring legacy of colonialism in the Caribbean through The House That Freedoms Built, an outdoor installation by artist La Vaughn Belle on the Rollins College campus. Featuring three white, pitched-roof structures inspired by 18th-century homes built by formerly enslaved people of St. Croix, the work invites reflection on how ideas of home, belonging, and freedom are constructed. As the first in a series of installations leading to the opening of the Rollins Museum of Art’s new facility, it engages viewers in a thoughtful dialogue about identity, community, and the spaces we inhabit.
September 25 - January 3
The Wild Path: Connecting the Florida We Don’t See presents 70 works by National Geographic conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr., focused on wild Florida at the Orlando Museum of Art. Ward founded the Florida Wildlife Corridor project in 2010 and has since trekked 2,000 miles during two National Geographic supported expeditions to advocate for the corridor’s protection and the recovery of the Florida panther, which led to the award-winning 2022 documentary Path of the Panther.
September 26 - January 3
Are you ready to jump, fly, dive and climb at Orlando Science Center? This exhilarating exhibit invites adults and children alike to explore some of the most extreme sports in the world. Visitors will engage in a variety of science experiences related to human ability, capacity, drive and motivation. And along the way, you’ll even start to dispel myths and misconceptions surrounding extreme sports.
April 18 - December 31, Select Dates
Step inside The Magic Show: Unboxed, an extraordinary, highly rated experience and established residency appearing exclusively at Grande Lakes Orlando. Created and performed by America’s Got Talent finalist Drew Thomas, this intimate production goes far beyond traditional magic—inviting you into the story behind the illusion with energy, humor, and nonstop audience engagement.
September 12 - December 12, Second Saturday Of Every Month
Orlando Science Center has announced the return of Cosmic Concerts! This limited time special event will premiere three laser light shows on the second Saturday of every month, beginning September 12 and running until December 12. Tickets to each laser light show are sold separately and are available for purchase online while quantities last. Seating is limited so these timed tickets guarantee your spot. Cosmic Concerts, a perennial favorite at OSC from late 70’s to the early 90’s, is officially back for a limited time! If you couldn’t get enough laser light shows over the summer, check out the Cosmic Concerts schedule below to plan your next laser light show experience.
September 26 - November 8
Join Sweetfields Farm at 17250 Benes Roush Rd. Masaryktown for their 19th annual Fall Festival. A perfect blend of all the FALL FUN and AGRICULTURE , this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with the rural beauty of our working farm. There are lots of exciting activities for all ages. Come make A-MAZING MEMORIES. Share this day with old friends, new friends and the whole family. It is time for all the FALL SEASON FUN!
September 19 - November 22, Select Dates
Celebrate fall in Florida at Amber Brooke Farm’s biggest festival of the year at 36111 N CR 44A Eustis! From nostalgic traditions to new seasonal favorites, enjoy family activities, great food, and live entertainment every weekend. The family can pick pumpkins, get lost in the crop maze, pet animals in the petting zoo, pick flowers and vegetables, listen to live music and entertainment, and more. Plus, enjoy all your favorite year-round farm activities.
September 26 - November 22, Select Dates
Join Southern Hill Farms located at 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont for their annual Fall Festival. What fall adventure would be complete without a day of fall fun on the farm with carnival rides, a corn maze, u-pick flowers, a petting zoo, live music, pumpkins, food trucks, seasonal treats, photo opportunities and more.
August 27 - November 21
Get ready to sip and stroll through the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival at Walt Disney World, where mouthwatering global marketplaces meet
live performances, activities, and more. The fun and flavor-filled celebration of worldly cuisines has been a fan-favorite festival since 1996, with every year bringing new surprises and returning classics. From Global Marketplaces to the fan-favorite Eat to the Beat concert series and more, the festival offers endless opportunities to celebrate flavors and cultures from around the globe. This flavorful festival is included with your valid EPCOT admission.
October 3 - November 20, Select Dates
Experience all five worlds of Universal Epic Universe like never before. On select nights you can enjoy after-hours access with limited capacity and a variety of special perks. Guests will have exclusive access to all attractions and experiences from 9 pm - 12 am during the event. Arrive as early as 7 pm to catch the nighttime show, Universal Celestial Goodnight. Plus, say hello and pose for photos with some of your favorite characters during event hours. Guests can also enjoy unlimited snacks (Celestial Popcorn and Kimchi Bao) in Celestial Park, plus 100 drink choices and refills with Coca-Cola beverages.
September 18 - November 15, Friday - Sunday
At Harvest Holler located at 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City, just off the I-4 between Tampa and Orlando. experience a real working family farm with animals, activities, corn maze and of course a pumpkin patch. Harvest Holler is a place where you can explore nature, have adventures outside and unplugged. Relax and enjoy the slow-paced farm life: Sit on a hay bale, drink some true southern sweet tea or lemonade and relish the time with your family. Maw-Maw’s Country store has some of the most amazing cobblers you have ever tasted and Paw-Paw’s Vittles features true country eats that will remind you of time at the County Fair.
September 26 - November 15, Select Dates
Fall into fun at Great Scott Farms, located at 26216 County Rd 448A, Mt Dora. Get lost in the Corn Maze, challenge gravity on the Jumping Pillow, and feel the rush on the Super Slide! But the excitement doesn't stop there – bring out the little knights and princesses to conquer the Castle Playground or hop aboard the charming Hay Rides. And of course, no visit is complete without a trip to the Pumpkin Patch, where autumn magic comes to life! At Great Scott Farms, the've got something for everyone, so gather your friends and family and let the adventure begin!
August 22 - November 13
Presented by Casselberry Arts, the annual Experience Contemporary 2026 exhibition, A Wrench in the Gears, features five Florida artists: Justin Quaid Grubb, Cynthia Mason, Noelle Mason, Hilary White, and Matthew Wicks. Their work will be on display at the Casselberry Arts Center.
August 11 - November 9
Celebrate Fall 2026 at Disney Springs where you can shop for cozy apparel, dine on seasonal treats, feast your eyes on enchanting entertainment and so much more! This year you can celebrate all the sights, flavors and fun of fall and Halloween at Disney Springs! For a limited time, get ready to harvest some unforgettable memories at Walt Disney World's dining, entertainment, and shopping destination!
August 11 - November 9
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs transforms into a warm and inviting retreat during Halloween, blending the cozy glow of vintage lanterns with playful touches that feel more charming than chilling. The atmosphere feels like stepping into a nostalgic Halloween party from decades past, where stories are shared over themed cocktails and every corner offers a little discovery. Experience the ghostly décor and indulge in a new menu of sinister sips and eerie eats.
May 29 - November 8
In the decades following the Second World War, artists continued developing new stylistic vocabularies, sustaining the Abstract Expressionist movement amid the rise and influence of Minimalism, Conceptualism, and Pop Art. In Color Fields and Inspirations at Orlando Museum of Art, works by acclaimed artists of the 1960s and 1970s invite an ongoing conversation that embraces intuition, experimentation, and reflection on materiality.
June 18 - November 8
Represent: Contemporary Figuration and Portraiture from the Collection presents a selection of some of the most compelling and diverse portraits among the Orlando Museum of Art collection, featuring the recent acquisition of a Kandy G Lopez textile, Hispaniola II – Mia (2024) and the gift of David LaChapelle photograph The Annunciation , Hawaii (2019).
June 30 - November 8
USA 250: 250 Years on the Road to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness is an exhibition presented across two galleries at OMA. Drawing from the Collection of the Orlando Museum of Art, it is envisioned as a road trip across the United States, trailing significant historical points of view where artists have recognized, responded to, or documented changing human experiences. The earliest painting presented hails from the late 19th-century Hudson River School and is displayed alongside works across media that extend into our contemporary era.
September 23 – November 8, Select Dates
Get ready for FANGtastic fun in this hilarious comic vampire spoof! Packed with witty wordplay, pop culture references, and a nod to Mel Brooks and Monty Python, five actors sink their teeth into dozens of characters in this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud version of Dracula. It’s a 90-minute, gender-bending, quick-changing, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic, perfect for audiences of all blood types!
September 26 - November 8, Saturday & Sunday
Join Mayhem Ranch at 17830 SE 40th St., Morriston, for their biggest festival of the year! From the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch to meeting animals from all over the world, the've got all of your fall favorites in one place. Enjoy live music, get lost in the crop maze, enjoy the dafari hayride, indulge in delicious seasonal treats, and don't miss the pig races and mini cow cuddles. Don't miss out on a day packed with fall fun and unforgettable memories!
September 26 – November 8
The Fall Pumpkin Patch is the perfect spot for family fun. With every admission, guests will receive one free pumpkin to take home. Along the way, you can meet and snuggle our friendly farm animals, play in the corn box, climb up on our tractors, and race down the haywagon slides. Little artists will love leaving their mark in the chalk barn, and the always-popular bunny barn is waiting for visits and cuddles. Families can unwind on a tractor-pulled ride through shady trees, spread out under the wide-open skies, and even bring along a picnic to enjoy. For even more farm fun, you’ll have the choice to feed the four-legged friends and saddle up for a classic pony ride.
September 26 - November 8, Weekends
Harvest Moon Fun Farm is located at 15990 Stur St, Masaryktown, and featurs a pumpkin patch, 5 acre cron maze, and so much more. The kids will love rides on the cow train, bouncing on the bouncing pillow, visiting athe animals in the petting zoo, including rabbits, pigs, goats, chickens, miniature horses and Scarlett the Llama! The fun continues with gem mining, pedal cars, a 20 foot hill slide, tree house, ball zone and much more!
September 28 - November 8
Taste of Space: Fall Bites! returns this year to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
From September 28 to November 8, 2026, treat your taste buds to some fun new flavors around the visitor complex. This year brings new, spectacular food and sweet treats that will send your taste buds off-planet. Fall Bites! is included with visitor complex admission.
August 23 - November 7, Select Nights
If you go down to the woods this spooky season you're in for a horrific surprise... Scream-A-Geddon in Dade City is spread across 20 acres in a remote corner of Pasco County. The scariest of horror parks, Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park offers five haunted houses, a zombie paintball fight, plus monsters who can and will grab you! Plus, new for 2026 is Bonzo's Bizzar, featuring food, drinks, and chaos. Scream-A-Geddon is only a miserable 1 hour, 30 minute drive from Orlando, and it is so worth it, if you dare...
August 28 - November 7, Select Dates
The Ren's annual spooky season production is back for 2026, with Nosferatu: The Citadel! You'll see the full Nosferatu experience at 8 pm, and end the night in VBar beginning at 10 pm. You'll be moving from space to space in the Citadel, seeing different stories unfold. Nosferatu is an immersive experience. Vampires will be moving all around you!
September 25 - November 7
The Haunting of River Ranch, located at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo in River Ranch calls upon the spirits for a witching good time. This Halloween, the curse of Kicco the Clown continues, adding even more fright to the festivities. Plus, brave the Haunted Stables before your ride begins and experience a haunted hayride that uncovers a bone-chilling tale never-before-heard at the ranch. Plus, explore scare zones, indulge in festive food and beverages, strike a pose at spooky photo ops, and dive into the Spooky Adventure Park for a Halloween adventure like no other!
September 12 - November 2
Celebrate the enchanting charm of autumn at the Gardens, where vibrant marigolds and a beautiful display of seasonal blooms create a colorful fall experience. Add a little whimsy to your visit with our Garden Chicken Hunt! Search for tall, short, and downright funny chickens hidden throughout the Gardens. This playful adventure is sure to bring smiles, laughter, and fun for visitors of all ages. General garden admission applies.
August 24 - November 1
You can celebrate Dufftoberfest, an Oktoberfest-inspired festival, at Universal Studios Florida. Enjoy an exclusive Dufftoberfest Duff Beer flavor at Duff Brewery beer garden and Moe’s Tavern. In addition to throwing back a cold glass of this limited-time flavored beer, you can revel in the vibrant Bavarian atmosphere that has overtaken Duff Brewery beer garden and Moe’s Tavern. Capture memorable photos in front of the checkered Dufftoberfest banners and flags around either venue while cheering “Prost!” with your glasses raised high in the air!
August 28 - November 1, Select Nights
Halloween Horror Nights returns to Universal Studios Florida for its 35th anniversary on select nights, August 28 through November 1, transforming Universal Studios Florida into a decrepit, fear‑fueled carnival featuring a sinister new slate of haunted houses, scare zones and outrageous entertainment inspired by elements from Halloween Horror Nights’ history plus some of the biggest names in horror. And the ringmasters of this year’s event will be none other than Jack the Clown – arguably the most notorious Halloween Horror Nights icon in history – and his legendary rival, Dr. Oddfellow. Halloween Horror Nights 35 will mark the first time that these nemeses join forces to wreak havoc amongst guests…after all – a fear divided is a fear diluted…
August 29 – November 1, Select Dates
SeaWorld’s Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore our decorated trail and meet colorful characters. This year be sure to check out all our immersive family Spooktacular Festivities and plan your visit this fall. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs on select dates starting August 29- November 1, 2026.
September 12 - November 1, Saturdays and Sundays
This Fall, step into a whimsical world of enchantment full of not-so-spooky family fun! A costume parade, trick-or-treating and story time are some of the activities guests will find in this immersive Halloween experience. Kids will love trick-or-treating during this daytime event full of colorful characters. Make sure to plan your visit this Fall! Busch Gardens Spooktacular begins Saturdays & Sundays, September 12 – November 1, 2026.
September 18 - November 1, Select Dates
Fall is in the air, and that means it’s time for Lumley’s Fall Festival 2026! From pumpkins and hayrides to festive treats and family fun, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Gather your friends and loved ones and come make memories because fall just isn’t the same without Lumley’s Fall Festival!
September 19 - November 1
This fall, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium invites families to set sail on an underwater adventure duringPirates of the Haunted Seas, a limited-time Halloween event in Orlando filled with hidden treasure, pirate encounters and hands-on activities alongside thousands of marine creatures. Taking place Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 19 through Nov. 1, the experience is included with aquarium admission.
September 19 - November 1
Get Ready for Spooky Family Fun at Crayola Experience Orlando! September 19 - November 1, 2026. Join the family attraction for spooky family fun full of holiday happenings! There's so much to "BOO" with a themed scavenger hunt, Halloween crafts, photo-ops, and more! Plus every weekend the'll have trick-or-treat stations in the attraction. All this is in addition to 20+ hands-on attractions! Kids are welcome to dress up in costumes, however no costume masks are allowed.
September 19 - November 1
Get ready for an authentic Oktoberfest experience in Kissimmee. Join Krush Brau Park and indulge in all the beer, food, music, and fun that make Oktoberfest a beloved global celebration. Krush Brau Park has recreated the spirit of Munich's Oktoberfest to bring you an unforgettable experience. Adorned with traditional Bavarian décor and vibrant Oktoberfest colors, sets the perfect backdrop for a memorable celebration.
September 22 - November 1
Nightmare on Orange, is a Halloween-themed pop-up with decorations, specialty cocktails, and creepiness, and is an annual tradition around these parts, each year taking over The Courtesy, located at 1288 N Orange Ave. in Winter Park.
September 25 - November 1, Select Nights
The one of a kind outdoor haunted attraction, Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail is a not-to-be-missed horror theme park in Plant City. The attraction which is celebrating 13 seasons of fear contains multiple haunted trails, escape games, a haunted hayride, laser tag, food vendors, a gift shop, axe throwing, and a common area that features an ornate centerpiece with wandering scare actors.
September 25 - November 1, Select Nights
Pemberton Haunted Acres is a family-owned haunted attraction located in Plant City, perfectly situated between Orlando and Tampa. Established in 2009, the've expanded into a spine-chilling 5,000-square-foot haunted house packed with thrilling surprises, and things get very gory around here! Each room within the haunted attraction is meticulously hand-crafted and customized to maximize the fear factor, and are updated each year! This year experience Hillbilly Mayhem, Krow's Revenge, Pine Hollow State Forest, and Valley View Hotel.
September 26 - November 1, Select Nights
Pirates of the Prehistoric – Tampa Bay’s Family-Friendly Halloween Event! Dinosaur World’s Jurassic Haunt returns bigger than ever, transforming the park after dark with glowing trails, spooky-fun scare zones, a haunted train ride, free face painting, temporary tattoo station and more. Every corner is alive with family-friendly frights, miles of lights, and prehistoric surprises. Pirates of the Prehistoric takes spooky season to the next level, and once you’re in, there’s nothing to fear but missing out.
September 26 - November 1, Friday - Sunday
Club Lake located at 3403 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, offers fall fun for all the family withhay rides, corn maze, toddler maze, pumpkin patch, play structures, high strikers, football area, basketball area, the cow wash, country store and much more! Pumpkin chunkin’ and tennis ball launching from an air cannon are also available.
October 2 - November 1, Select Nights
Far Reach Ranch in Tavares is home to a terrifying haunted attraction called Fear Reach Scream Park features 3 haunted attractions, then at Pitchfork Parlor you can enjoy spooky cocktails from the bar and live music featuring a punk/rockabilly band, plus try your hand at axe throwing and carnival games in Dr. Deviant’s Game Emporium!
October 2 - November 1, Select Nights
Step inside Psycho Circus in Haines City, where twisted clowns, nightmares, and chaos come alive at Horror House 2026. Horror House returns with a brand-new haunted experience where the circus has gone completely insane.
October 3 - November 1
Sykes Family Farms Maze located at 5995 Brough Rd, Elkton, is all day fun for all ages throughout the Fall season. With over 50 years of farming experience, Sykes Family Farms continues to grow, providing folks with a FARMtastic family tradition that they can look forward to each Fall. Admission includes Corn Maze, Hayride, Playgounds, Cow Milking Station, Duck Races, Cow Train, Teeter Totter, Farm Animals, Barn Yard Ball Zone and Pedal Karts!
October 3 - November 1, Select Nights
Dr. Grimley's Haunted Trail is located at Sunsational Farms, 40541 Roger Giles Road, Umatilla, with the spooky season attraction an outdoor haunted attraction. But not like the typical “haunted trail”. The’re more like an indoor haunt without a roof. They have walls, passageways, animated props, scare actors, and more.
October 10 - November 1, Select Dates
Kids can get into the Halloween spirit with The Best Halloween Ever, a family-friendly stage show hosted at Orlando Family Stage. Halloween is canceled, and everyone blames the Herdmans. But as rumors spread and mysteries unfold, the children of Woodrow Wilson Elementary discover that the people they thought they knew may have more to teach them than they ever expected. Filled with humor, heart, and plenty of Halloween fun, this story explores belonging, understanding, and the courage to look beyond first impressions.
October 10 - November 1, Saturday & Sunday
At Partin Ranch Corn Maze, located at 5601 N Canoe Creek Rd, Kenansville, the whole family can enjoy a huge selection of various sized pumpkins, plus mazes, barrel train ride, hayride, games, various play areas, and more.
October 10 - November 1, Saturday & Sunday
Enjoy the corn maze, petting zoo, games, bounce houses, hayrides and a great pumpkin patch at Cowart Ranch and Farms, located at 8185 W Highway 100 Bunnell. It's not just pumpkins you can pick here, you can pick sunflowers, berries, and more.
August 7 - October 31, Select Dates
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns select dates to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World from August 7 to October 31. Mickey’s No-So-Scary Halloween Party is a separate ticketed event that happens each year at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Offerings include exclusive entertainment, Halloween-themed food and beverages, photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise, and character greetings. Guests can expect a party that offers the ultimate family Halloween celebration: Show off your most creative Disney-themed costume and see the Headless Horseman stalk the streets. Gather candy around every corner, see your favorite rides get a little spookier — and maybe even run into a witch or three.
August 28 - October 31
At Colorado Fondue Company located at 1016 State Road 436, Casselberry It’s that time of the year where they just love to celebrate Halloween! This year is the 15th Annual BigAl’s Al-O-Ween. Enjoy nightly happy hour specials, a 3 course meal for $24.95, speciality cocktails, and completely decorated dinning room for spooky season!
September 5 - October 31, Select Days
Make mischief at Brick or Treat – the ultimate LEGO Halloween event, only at LEGOLAND Florida Resort! Discover the all-new Brick or Treat Street, an immersive walkthrough experience. Plus, kids of all ages wil enjoy a hands-on Halloween adventure filled with playful LEGO monsters, fun builds, spectacular live shows, interactive light trails, nighttime thrills and family fun around every corner. Best of all, Brick or Treat is included in General Park Admission.
September 5 - October 31
Sugar Factory Orlando is putting a wicked twist on the larger-than-life dining experience guests know and love this Halloween. Coming to ICON Park for September and October, Monsters Bash will transform the restaurant from floor to ceiling with playful Halloween décor, spooky photo moments and a limited-time menu of monstrous dishes, bubbling cocktails and extravagant desserts From the moment guests step inside, they will enter a colorful monster-filled world created for Halloween lovers of all ages. Every corner of the restaurant will offer something new to discover, turning a meal at Sugar Factory into a full Halloween experience—and one seriously fun backdrop for photos.
September 6 - October 31
Join Painted Oaks Academy located at 15100 Lake Pickett Rd, Orlando for their annual Fall Festival. In addition to their Pumpkin Patch, weekend activities include Pony Rides, Hayrides, Petting Zoo, Bounce Houses, Live Music DJ, Carnival Games, Food Trucks, Vendors and more.
September 10 - October 31, Select Nights
This year Brevard Zoo in Melbourne is hosting an evening after-hours Halloween event, with the zoo transformed into a spooky playground filled with eerie lights, mysterious sounds and hauntingly fun surprises. Stroll through dimly lit pathways lined with glowing jack-o-lanterns, foggy forests and larger-than-life displays.
September 11 - October 31, Select Nights
Orlando’s most terrifying Halloween event is back and more bone-chilling than ever. Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando is a separately ticketed event is built for the brave, featuring spine-tingling scare zones, menacing haunted houses, electrifying live shows, and heart-pounding thrill rides in the dark. This year, Howl-O-Scream will take place on select evenings from September 11 through October 31 and will feature 5 haunted houses with 4 all-new houses, 6 scare zones, and more.
September 11 - October 31, Select Nights
Step into Tampa Bay’s most terrifying Halloween event, where fear takes over every corner of the park. Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream returns select nights from September 4 - November 1, with this separately ticketed event transforming the entire park into a nightmarish realm of horror from haunted houses and scare zones to live shows and thrill rides consumed by darkness.Experience horror at every turn.
September 17 - October 31
When the sun goes down at Showcase of Citrus in Clermont, the Monster Trucks take a much darker turn. The Haunted Monster Truck Ride is returning for the 2026 Halloween season, taking brave riders on an after-dark adventure through a world of monsters, creatures, scares, and Halloween surprises. Climb aboard one of the massive Monster Trucks and venture into the darkness as the familiar Florida countryside transforms into something altogether different.
September 18 - October 31
Join Showcase of Citrus Pumpkin Ponderosa located at 5010 US-27, Clermont to pick your perfect pumpkin, take great family photos, and enjoy various activities! Burn off steam on the playground, take a hayride or even a haunted monster truck ride. Their mostly shaded attractions are in full swing for pumpkin season. The Magical Maze has thirteen scary monster pictures hidden throughout…find them all and win a prize! The giant culvert slide, barrel train rides, trike track, duck races and so much more are available in the Jolly Acres play area. Jack’s Barnyard petting zoo is the place to visit with all of their farm animal friends, and experience some of the animals up close in the animal encounter areas. Hayrides and bounce pillows complete the fun!
September 19 - October 31, Saturday Nights
This Halloween you can experience a spooky adventure by land, water, and fear! This is not a traditional haunted house. The Terror 2 at Boggy Creek takes guests from the dark swamps into a breached containment zone through a nighttime airboat ride, haunted military transport, haunted trail, and optional interactive fight for survival. Located in Kissimmee, The Terror 2 at Boggy Creek combines a nighttime Florida airboat ride, haunted military truck tour, haunted trail, and optional Survive the Swamp blaster arena for a one-of-a-kind Central Florida Halloween experience.
September 22 - October 31, Select Dates
On select nights from Sept. 22 through Oct. 31 this spooky season, Pirates Dinner Adventure will host “Vampirates”, a Halloween-themed dinner show suitable for ghouls and goblins of all ages. Embark on a spooktacular journey filled with aerial artistry, swordplay, death-defying stunts and dynamic duels in this Broadway style 90 minute adventure.
September 25 - October 31, Select Dates
Join Zoo Tampa at Tampa Bay’s # 1 Halloween event, Creatures of the Night! Ghouls of all ages can enjoy howling entertainment, eerie characters, creepy culinary treats, and so much more! Meet your favorite storybook villain, sample delicious treats and drinks throughout the zoo, plus, Get up-close to unforgettable animals and enjoy special chats with our animal care team.
September 26 - October 31, Friday - Sunday
Join Lake Catherine Blueberries at the farm for their fall festivities. The farm, located at 5849 Lake Catherine Rd, Groveland will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Parking and admission to the farm is complimentary. Enjoy live music every weekend, delicious food and drink, cozy fire pits with s'mores packages, free photo opportunities with vintage tractors, children's playground, and more. Plus, don't miss the Pumpkin Patch, where you can purchase a pumpkin and paint it for free, and the kids will love the Fall Scavenger Hunt Maze, and the Haunted Halloween Maze is for those that love a fright!
October 1 - 31
This Halloween 2026, 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.
October 1 - 31, Select Dates
Enter the mouth of madness with Enzian’s 13+ Films of Halloween. Featuring 35mm Cult Classics, Midnight Movies, Wednesday Night Pitcher Shows, and more, this year’s lineup offers anniversaries, tributes, restorations, and classics for fans of all the scary, campy, or downright groovy films of the season.
October 2 - October 31, Select Nights
One of the best spooky season scare experiences in Central Florida is a horrifying journey into A Petrified Forest! This terrifying independent outdoor scare trail which is located in the Altamonte Springs area of Orlando is legendary around these parts, and this year's event is theamed to Nature's Fury, with each trail incorporating the theme.
October 2 - 31, Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Calling all ghoulish paddlers! Explore the murky waters this spooky season at Emerald Cut: After Dark, an after-hours clear bottom kayak paddle. Each kayak comes equipped with under glow LED lights to illuminate the underworld! You will start the trip from King's Landing and paddle upstream during sundown for just under a mile. Once the entire group has reached the top, you will start to float downstream in the dark!
October 3 - 31, Various Dates
Looking for a Halloween experience designed just for little ones? This October, Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida is inviting families to Peppa’s Halloween Party, a preschool-friendly celebration filled with trick-or-treating, seasonal fun and opportunities to meet the Pig family. Taking place October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 and 31.
October 3 - 31, Saturdays and Sundays in October
Join Brevard Zoo in Melbourne every Saturday and Sunday in October for a family-friendly Halloween celebration filled with fun for all ages, complete with playful, eerie vibes and festive music. Visit your favorite Zoo animals while you enjoy trick-or-treating at themed stations, special activities, Halloween decorations perfect for festive photos and exciting performances each day!
October 4 - October 31
Hagerty Farms Pumpkin Patch (not a farm!), located at Oviedo High School, 3225 Lockwood Blvd. Oviedo, you'll discover pumpkins, gourds, more pumpkins and all pumpkins, just pumpkins of all kinds! This is a great spot for seasonal family pictures too.
October 4 - October 31
Museum of Illusions Orlando has a few new tricks up its sleeve this Halloween. From October 2-31, the museum will transform for Weird Wonders, bringing a playful seasonal twist, mysterious surprises and Halloween-themed enhancements to its popular illusion experiences.
October 8 - 31, Select Dates
Kingdoms of Lights Where Halloween Meets Medieval Magic. Gather your family, summon your friends, and prepare for a glowing adventure through the Kingdoms of Lights at 2302 N Dover Rd, Dover! This Halloween season, step through the castle gates and enter the breathtaking Kingdoms of Lights—the signature medieval-themed experience at Shimmering Lights. Journey through a magical world illuminated by hundreds of thousands of dazzling lights, where towering castles, noble knights, mystical dragons, enchanted forests, and legendary creatures come alive after dark.
October 11 - 31
Visit Central Parkway Baptist Church located at 5281 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando for their annual pumpkin patch this fall. The family can find their perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating, eating, or whatever while strolling through the patch and taking great family pictures. Admission is free of course. Pumpkin sales benefit the church youth ministry.
October 11 - 30
Ready to start carving up pumpkins, decorating your yard, or even making a nice pumpkin pie? Grab the family and head to the 2026 Pumpkin Patch at Community Presbyterian Church located at 511 Celebration Ave, Celebration. The Pumpkin Patch opens October 11, and is open every day through October 30.
September 26 - October 25, Select Dates
Fox Squirrel Corn Maze located at 6151 Varn Road, Plant City is your fall destination for family fun, fresh air, great local vendors, and festive family adventures. Gather your family and friends and make unforgettable memories this fall at Fox Squirrel Corn Maze! Stroll through our beautiful fall displays, snap plenty of photos, enjoy delicious mini donuts, treat yourself to tasty fall snacks, and, of course, make your way through the corn maze.
October 2 - 25, Select Dates
Experience the thrilling world of Jekyll & Hyde, a captivating musical that delves into the eternal struggle between good and evil. Based on the classic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, and featuring a powerful score by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse,
October 3 - 25, Saturdays & Sundays
Head to N Spring Garden Ave, Deland for the Harvest Fields Corn Maze. This is a family fun filled day with the highlight finding your way through the largest corn maze in Central Florida, plus enjoy all the extra fun activities on the 100 acre farm, including the pumpkin patch, giant hay fort, corn cannon, round bale racers, duck races, corn hole, corn box, post pounder and mini hay maze.
October 10 - 25, Saturday & Sunday
Join Hastings Ranch and Farm located at 1550 Dolphin Dr. Saint Cloud, as they celebrate the Fall season with games, entertainment, food and attractions at the beautiful ranch and farm. The Annual Farm Festival is an affordable way to gather with your friends and family for a full day of fun. There’s hay rides, a corn maze, pumpkin patch, food vendors, friendly animals, and plenty of Southern hospitality to enjoy! For adults and children alike, the’ve got something for everyone at the Hastings Ranch and Farm Annual Farm Festival!
October 9 - 24, Select Nights
For 16 years, Trail of Terror has challenged brave souls to make it through the darkness... This year, the City of St Cloud's Trail of Terror celebrates its Sweet 16 with an all-new nightmare. Step into the haunted trails of Peghorn Nature Park in St. Cloud, where birthday festivities have taken a sinister turn. What begins as a celebration quickly becomes a fight to escape. Every corner holds a new surprise; you never know what, or who, is waiting just ahead, and the only way out is through.
September 25 – October 18, Select Dates
Come swing, sing, and savor the days of highballs and high rollers as Winter Park Playhouse presents The Rat Pack Lounge!After Frank, Dean, and Sammy leave some unfinished business on earth, God sends them back for one night to make things right and fulfill their promise to the owner of the Rat Pack Lounge. This musical comedy features the Rat Pack's greatest hits including "My Way," "Come Fly with Me," "Ain't That a Kick in the Head," "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime," and many more!
September 29 - October 18, Select Dates
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 Thater in Orlando. 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 shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education
August 15 - October 17, Select Dates
As the sun begins to set, the preserve at Amazing Animals comes to life! Join us for a magical evening filled with unforgettable animal encounters, including a special visit with our capybara family. A limited number of guests will kick off the evening with a complimentary sun-downer drink during check-in, where you’ll also have the chance to mingle with some of our beloved animal ambassadors. From there, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through the preserve, making stops along the way to see many of our residents. Our featured stops include the barnyard and capybara exhibits, where you’ll enjoy hands-on experiences with friendly goats, pigs, donkeys, and of course, up-close time with our capybara family.
September 18 - October 11, Select Dates
The Addams Family dishes up a gloriously twisted family comedy built around every parent’s worst nightmare—especially Gomez Addams’. Wednesday, the Addams family’s most delightfully unsettling member has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a painfully normal family her parents have never met. Worse still, she confides in her father and demands absolute secrecy from Morticia, leaving Gomez to attempt the impossible: keeping a secret from his beloved wife. When both families gather for one spectacularly awkward dinner, secrets spill, chaos erupts, and the Addams clan is forced to confront love, change, and what it really means to be “normal.”
September 24 - October 11, Select Dates
Foorloose: The Musical dances its way onto the stage at the historic Garden Theater on Plant in Winter Garden. When a city teen lands in a small town where dancing is banned, it ignites a high-energy rebellion that challenges authority, heals broken relationships, and unites a divided community. With dynamic new songs augmenting the powerhouse hits from its bestselling Oscar-nominated score, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening to one another, and the power of forgiveness.
October 2 - 11, Select Dates
Dear Evan Hansen is a powerful and emotional musical tells the story of a teenager searching for connection, belonging, and truth after a tragedy changes everything. With an unforgettable score and a deeply moving story, Dear Evan Hansen has become a modern theatrical phenomenon.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026
October 6 - 11
Hailed as a "jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see", the Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances and music that needs no translation.
October 7 - 10
Your favorite soul-sucking sirens of Salem, Winifred, Mary and Sarah Sanderson, return to to Orlando's Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater in a brand-new theatrical rock concert for all ages. Get ready for an evening filled with music and parodies from the mid 1900s through now and a promise that their “virgitarian” diet keeps your soul safe! Celebrating their 9th season of magic, The Sanderson Sisters of Rock Cauldron Cabaret will cast a spell sure to have you singing, laughing and dancing till you die.
October 8 - 10
Hear the insider stories behind country's top tunes when this smash-hit series returns for two nights. Nashville songwriters Matt Jenkins and Chris DeStefano take you behind the scenes of the making of their country hits in an intimate evening of storytelling and song.
October 9 - 11
Spend the weekend at Saint Petka Serbian Orthodox Church, 1990 Lake Emma Rd, Longwood, enjoying traditional food, live music, dancing, family activities, and more. Taste authentic Serbian dishes, raise a glass of imported wine or beer, explore the historic church, and experience the traditions that bring our community together.
October 9 - 11
Celebrate Oktoberfest with german cheer, dancing and singing to cooler weather and colder beer along the Hillsborough river downtown at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this Oktober 9, 10, and 11. Oktoberfest Tampa 2026 is a time to unwind and make new friends. Learn new customs and sing a few songs.
October 9 - 10
Prost! Celebrate October at this Free Family Event in Downtown Avalon Park. Get ready for two days of festive fun! On Friday, October 9, from 5 - 10 pm, enjoy a Beer Garden Preview in Town Park, then on Saturday, October 10 from 5 - 1 0 pm its themain event! The Avalon Park Community Festival and Beer Garden, enjoy the Beer Garden, Live Bands, Alpine Dancing, Food Trucks, Vendors, Kids Area & Bounce Park, Weiner Dog Races, Teen Area, and a Kids Entrepreneur Market.
October 9 - 10
Monét X Change brings her “High Heels, Bad Knees” tour to the stage at Funny Bone Comedy Club Orlando — a brand-new hour of unhinged, fast, and filthy stand up comedy about adulting and coming to terms with the fact that most of her joints are serviceable, albeit barely functional. From package pirates to moist middle seats, Monét tackles the world with razor-sharp wit and full thrussy power (wink). Come listen, laugh, and reconsider your own life choices with a queen whose heels are high and her knees are…paying for it.
October 9
Join Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in participating in this year’s World Space Week, which is celebrating “Rocket Revolution.” On Friday, October 9, step into the bottom floor of Space Shuttle Atlantis® to engage with NASA’s space and industry partners.
Rocket Revolution examines the fast-evolving landscape of space launch.
October 9
Join Cassleberry Art House for the opening of Into the Void, a memento mori-inspired exhibition exploring mortality, memory, transformation, and the fleeting nature of life. The opening reception coincides with Night of the Mystic Arts, an evening devoted to the mysterious, the uncanny, and the unknown. Come for the art, stay for the mystery.
October 9
Looking for a unique night market in Central Florida? Welcome to Mall Rat Market, Oviedo Mall's monthly indoor night market celebrating local artists, makers, collectors, vintage vendors, small businesses, and all things nostalgic, creative, and fun. Mall Rat Market brings together an ever-changing lineup of vendors, themed experiences, entertainment, and community fun in a climate-controlled indoor setting.
October 9
Join us for National Night Out 2026 on Friday October 9, from 5 - 8 pm in Downtown Leesburg! Bring the whole family for an evening of community fun featuring free food, live DJ, entertainment, interactive displays, and the opportunity to meet your Leesburg Police Officers. National Night out is a great way to strengthen community partnerships, learn about local resources, and enjoy a fun filled evening with friends and neighbors.
October 9
Get ready for the Gray Family Halloween Festival! Friday October 9th 202 at the Ocala downtown Market! Admission and parking are free! They will have 60+ amazing spooky vendors each handing out candy at their booths. In addition to the trick or treating they will have live entertainment, costume contests, food trucks and much more!!!
October 9
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a movie night at Crescent Park. Join Lake Nona for a special screening of Freakier Friday under the stars on October 9 from 6:30 - 9.30 pm.
October 9
Main Street Winter Haven's 19th Annual Oktoberfest in Central Park, Downtown Winter Haven will have over 30 German, American, and Craft beers to taste! Bratwurst, and German food available for purchase. Wine available for purchase, including traditional German favorites. Live music, and make sure to sign up to participate in the Stein Hoisting Contest.
October 9
A Night of the Mystic Arts Festival is turning 5 in 2026! Join us on Friday, October 9, 2026 for Society for Historic Casselberry’s 5th Annual A Night of the Mystical Arts Festival at Lake Concord Park in Casselberry. The event will be hosted in conjunction with the City of Casselberry’s Friday Food Truck event from 5 - 9 pm.
October 9
Enjoy a laid-back evening of great music with Ryan Cabrera live in the lobby of Hard Rock Hotel. Cabrera is a platinum-selling singer and songwriter and the architect behind ubiquitous smashes such as “On the Way Down,” “True” and “Shine On.”
October 9
The 2000’s had the popularity of trucker hats, low-rise jeans, sweatbands, hair highlights, popped collars, 2-way cell phones and awesome music. Relive it all at Howl at the Moon’s 2000’s Party. We will have live music from the 2000’s, drinks, giveaways (depending on location) and so much more!
October 9
Orlando, you already know what’s coming! Arcángel is taking Kia Center with La 8va Maravilla World Tour! Arcángel is a major force in the Latin music scene, and his unique sound and style have earned him a loyal following around the world.
October 9
KAROL G is bringing her highly anticipated “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour,” Tour to Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on October 9.
October 9
The controversial metalcore group Slaughter To Prevail, supported by rising deathcore unit Rev3rent and Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul. Alex Terrible and Co. will hit the stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando on October 9.
October 9
Join Phil Wickham on the Fall run of the Song of the Saints Tour, including a stop at Additional Financial Arena in Orlando on October 9.
October 9
For more than two decades, Grammy-nominated duo Black Violin has paired classical music with the pulse of hip-hop, putting their soaring strings, bold beats and unflinching lyrics center stage. In The Be Free Tour, classically trained violinist Kev Marcus and violist Wil Baptiste perform music from their latest album, Full Circle. Inspired by the duo's 20-year journey, the album reflects on where they began and where they're headed next, marking both a homecoming and a rebirth. Joining them is alto saxophonist, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Braxton Cook.
October 9
Cannons have announced a fall headlining tour in support of their new album, Everything Glows. The trek includes a stop at House of Blues Orlando on October 9.
October 9
Endoxa Booking presents Weatherday: Hornet Disaster Tour at The Abbey!
October 9
Toast: The Best of Bread comes to The Plaza Live. Get your tickets now!
October 9
Jeremy Fratti and the Callisto Sextet sound blends folk, rock and soul with a distinct jazz twist, where soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics take center stage.
October 9
Gorgon City comes to The Vanguard. Get your tickets now!
October 9
Step into your goth rave fantasy. The infamous NOWHERE2RUN'S BLOODRAVE comes straight to you for its first ever HALLOWEEN TOUR.
October 9
Rehash is an indie-rock band from South Florida that began with two high schoolers making music in their bedrooms. In June 2023, they wrote and recorded their self-titled debut album “Rehash”, cementing themselves as one of the most exciting emerging acts on the East Coast. To date, everything has been written, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by the band. Their latest project “mock” has been a favorite of fans since its release in June of 2025. With more music on the way, Rehash is gearing up for their biggest year yet.
October 9
Halfway through the four-year touring cycle for their eighth full-length record Gnosis, Chicago-based instrumental trio Russian Circles hit the two-decade anniversary of their formation. One might expect a band to capitalize on such a major milestone. Instead, guitarist Mike Sullivan, drummer Dave Turncrantz, and bassist/keyboardist Brian Cook spent 2024 unceremoniously touring in support of their most recent album across Australia, South America, Europe, and North America. After all, this is the work ethic that built Russian Circles into one of the biggest heavy instrumental rock bands in the world. This is a band with no hit songs. No fan consensus on their best album. Just a reputation for consistency and quality.
October 9
GRAMMY Nominated Artist Wizzmer Presents “The Fab Cuatro - An Instrumental Tribute to The Beatles” with Michelle Jones, Music Director. Come celebrate John Lennon's Birthday on October 9th with Wizzmer performing live instrumental music of The Beatles.
October 9
MOX!E Presents Sex Mex, Adhesive, The Sourdrops, Fogsmoke. Live at Will’s Pub in Orlando on October 9, 2026.
October 9
Kyle Gordon live at Conduit. Get your tickets now!
October 9
A high-energy cabaret variety show where outrageous characters and jaw-dropping acts take over the room. Welcome to the House of Hearts. Step into a wildly imaginative cabaret where circus, comedy, live music, and theatrical spectacle collide. Hosted by a larger-than-life Queen of Hearts, House of Hearts features powerhouse vocals, cirque artistry, dance, juggling, live saxophone, and unforgettable characters including the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, and more.
October 9
Join us for The Naughty Nightcap Burlesque Show, featuring the sultry performers of Cosmic Chaos Burlesque at The Falcon Bar. You won't want to miss this opportunity to indulge in the art of burlesque, with a night full of glam.
Every Friday and Saturday
Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area!
This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.
Every Friday and Saturday
This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.
Every Friday and Saturday
In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot at King of the Hill!
Every Friday
Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while and enjoy the art displayed on the art installation, The Beacon.
Every Friday
TPD Night Market is a weekly Friday night market featuring 20 plus vendors at 431 E Central Blvd, Thornton Park, Orlando.
Every Friday
Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden in the beautiful Centennial Plaza Gazebo.
Every Friday
Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show begins at 3 pm featuring show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars cruise at 8:30 pm.
Every Friday
Enjoy nonstop live piano music every Friday night at The Wharf at Sunset Walk with late-night food and drink menu.
Every Friday
Every Friday night, Sunset Walk presents the Promenade Racing Car & Truck Show, a free event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Enjoy live entertainment with DJ, bands, and more.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
October 6 - 11
Hailed as a "jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see", the Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances and music that needs no translation.
October 7 - 10
Your favorite soul-sucking sirens of Salem, Winifred, Mary and Sarah Sanderson, return to to Orlando's Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater in a brand-new theatrical rock concert for all ages. Get ready for an evening filled with music and parodies from the mid 1900s through now and a promise that their “virgitarian” diet keeps your soul safe! Celebrating their 9th season of magic, The Sanderson Sisters of Rock Cauldron Cabaret will cast a spell sure to have you singing, laughing and dancing till you die.
October 8 - 10
Hear the insider stories behind country's top tunes when this smash-hit series returns for two nights. Nashville songwriters Matt Jenkins and Chris DeStefano take you behind the scenes of the making of their country hits in an intimate evening of storytelling and song.
October 9 - 11
Spend the weekend at Saint Petka Serbian Orthodox Church, 1990 Lake Emma Rd, Longwood, enjoying traditional food, live music, dancing, family activities, and more. Taste authentic Serbian dishes, raise a glass of imported wine or beer, explore the historic church, and experience the traditions that bring our community together.
October 9 - 11
Celebrate Oktoberfest with german cheer, dancing and singing to cooler weather and colder beer along the Hillsborough river downtown at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this Oktober 9, 10, and 11. Oktoberfest Tampa 2026 is a time to unwind and make new friends. Learn new customs and sing a few songs.
October 9 - 10
Prost! Celebrate October at this Free Family Event in Downtown Avalon Park. Get ready for two days of festive fun! On Friday, October 9, from 5 - 10 pm, enjoy a Beer Garden Preview in Town Park, then on Saturday, October 10 from 5 - 1 0 pm its themain event! The Avalon Park Community Festival and Beer Garden, enjoy the Beer Garden, Live Bands, Alpine Dancing, Food Trucks, Vendors, Kids Area & Bounce Park, Weiner Dog Races, Teen Area, and a Kids Entrepreneur Market.
October 9 - 10
Monét X Change brings her “High Heels, Bad Knees” tour to the stage at Funny Bone Comedy Club Orlando — a brand-new hour of unhinged, fast, and filthy stand up comedy about adulting and coming to terms with the fact that most of her joints are serviceable, albeit barely functional. From package pirates to moist middle seats, Monét tackles the world with razor-sharp wit and full thrussy power (wink). Come listen, laugh, and reconsider your own life choices with a queen whose heels are high and her knees are…paying for it.
October 10 - 11
For two fiery days, Festival Park transforms into a celebration of heat, flavor, and everything spicy. Whether you're a hot sauce fanatic, a heat-seeker, or someone who thinks "spicy" isn't spicy enough, this is your festival. Featuring hot sauces, spicy food vendors, pepper challenges, eating competitions, live entertainment, cold drinks, local vendors, and more.
October 10 - 11
Prepare yourself for the 2026 Spartan Race in Orlando, FL, where the Florida landscape sets the stage for an intense test of endurance and strength. We will be taking on Lake Nona and navigating through challenging obstacles, pushing our limits, and discovering the grit within us. This is your chance to prove your resilience and finish stronger than you started.
October 10 - 11
Pumpkins, candy, and ghosts, oh my! OPD will be trick or treating their way through this fun, original, spooktacular performance! The haunted sounds of the OPD String Quartet, together with a storyteller, will help get you in the mood for the Fall Season. Enjoy live music for young children, ages three to seven, along with narration and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that bring favorite children’s classics to life at The Plaza Live.
October 10 - 11
Step into the Jungle of Nool as Horton the Elephant discovers a tiny speck of dust holding an entire world of Whos, and vows to protect them no matter what anyone else believes. Guided by the mischievous, rhyme-loving Cat in the Hat, this beloved Dr. Seuss mash-up bounces from the Jungle of Nool to the wild Circus McGurkus in just about an hour of pure imagination. Packed with colorful characters, catchy songs, and a big-hearted message about loyalty, kindness, and staying true to yourself, Seussical JR. is a joyful introduction to musical theater for performers and audiences of every age at TheaterWest End in Sanford.
October 10 - 11
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Disney’s Moana Jr. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us on stage at Trinity Preparatory School Auditorium.
October 10 - 11
Get ready for one of the Southeast’s premier custom vehicle events as Slamfest 35 rolls into the Florida State Fairgrounds! Visitors can explore hundreds of meticulously crafted show vehicles, connect with fellow automotive fans, browse vendor exhibits, and enjoy exciting competitions and live attractions throughout the weekend.
October 10 - 11
Mick Farms Market is a working fruit and vegetable farm located at 4261 Canoe Creek Rd, St Cloud, they are open daily throughout the year, and during fall they celebrate pumpkin season with their own farm grown pumpkins. Every piece of produce is hanging on the vine, waiting to be picked including their plump and radiant pumpkins! This Fall, Mick Farms Market will celebrate Hometown Harvest, an event featuring a live band, pie eating contests, vendors, food trucks, and more.
October 10
The Promenade at Sunset Walk presents the Breast Cancer Awareness Car & Truck Show, with 100% of all proceeds benefitting Orlando Health Cancer Institute. All makes and models welcome of show car quality.Show car entry fee: $30 VIP Blvd. Parking.FREE admission for all spectators, friends, and family.Live music begins at 4 pm with street performers and more.
October 10
When you see a painting, what do you feel? When you look at a photograph, what memories surface? Tap into your creativity with the use of paintings, photographs, and objects as award-winning writer Elaine Person prompts you to write original stories, poems, essays, and scripts. Learn writing tools and techniques. Different genres of writing and reflection will be discussed.
October 10
It’s time to dust off your Goosebumps books, grab your Boo Buckets, and relive the Halloween season we all grew up loving! This October, we’re celebrating ALL THINGS HALLOWEEN NOSTALGIA.. Shop over 60+ incredibly talented artists, makers, food vendors, and small businesses bringing your favorite nostalgic Halloween memories to life through exclusive artwork, apparel, collectibles, home décor, baked treats, and so much more!And the Halloween fun doesn’t stop there Kids can trick-or-treat throughout the market by visiting participating vendor booths for candy! Dress to impress for our Halloween Costume Contest! DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando.
October 10
Join Sunsational Farms down on the farm at Roger Giles Rd, Umatilla for some family fun this Fall. The iconic Big Orange will be transformed into Big Jack, a perfect photo opportunity for a unique, awesome picture. Plus enjoy the bee train, carnival games, pumpkin etc, food truck and more.
October 10
Time Travelers Vintage Expo is the vintage event of your dreams, currently visiting 17 cities from coast to coast across the United States. Attendees at the Florida Sate Fairgrounds can expect to find a retro wonderland with the absolute best in vintage clothing, home goods, retro-inspired handmade, and more!
October 10
Get ready for one of Orlando’s most colorful automotive events! Orlando, Pink Edition returns to Dezerland Park Orlando with a collection of incredible pink vehicles for a day of cars, community and support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hosted by Eccentric Garage, the show features custom cars, classics, imports, exotics, trucks, motorcycles and more, all in pink! Wear your favorite pink, bring your friends and family, and explore an unforgettable lineup as Dezerland Park turns pink for a purpose.
October 10
At Vendor Rush, our mission is to create vibrant, community-driven pop-up markets where local entrepreneurs, artisans, and small businesses can thrive. As we return to Cranes Roost Park, we’re proud to feature over 25 vendors and are dedicated to providing a dynamic and welcoming space that celebrates creativity, supports economic growth, and fosters meaningful connections between vendors and the community.
October 10
Get ready for another unforgettable celebration of classic R&B, soul, and community at the 6th Annual Star 94.5 Heart & Soul Music Festival at Apopka Amphitheater.! This year's festival features an all-star lineup of legendary performers guaranteed to have you singing along from beginning to end with Joe, Con Funk Shun, Case, Keke yatt and Meli'sa Morgan.
October 10
Join us for a magical night of music, community, and starlight as the OPO Brass and Percussion of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra perform live at Crescent Park in Lake Nona on Saturday, October 10 from 6-8:30 pn.. Enjoy the sounds of brass and percussion under the sky with delicious bites from local food trucks and fun activities for all ages. Bring your chairs and picnic blankets, gather with friends and family for an unforgettable evening of live music. Admission is free and open to everyone.
October 10
Come fall in love with Downtown Melbourne all over again.Across from Holmes Park & Drew’s Brews, Historic Downtown Melbourne, spend the afternoon with live music, local vendors, beer & wine, pumpkins, photo ops, activities for the kids, and so much more.
October 10
Join the 4th Annual Orlando Latino Fest, a vibrant celebration of Latino culture, food, music, and fun at Luminary Green on October 10, 2026 for a fun-filled day celebrating Latino culture! Enjoy great music, delicious food, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Bring your friends and family to experience the best of Orlando’s Latino spirit in a relaxed, welcoming vibe.
October 10
Through interactive tours of the Museum’s exhibitions, Art’s the Spark gives those living with memory impairment or any other neurological impairment (such as early stage Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease) and their healthy caregivers a fun experience, an expressive outlet and an opportunity for adult discussions.
October 10
Join us on Saturday, October 10, for this FREE skateboard competition hosted by the City of Casselberry in partnership with J Productions. Skaters will have the chance to compete at the brand-new, state-of-the-art Casselberry Wheel Park West.
October 10
These KIDS ONLY evenings at the Zoo are filled with hands-on fun and exploration. The night begins in the Discovery Center at 6:30 p.m., where everyone will get to enjoy meeting cool animals up close and take a flashlight tour of the Zoo. We’ll also play games, make a craft, and enjoy a snack, all before the grownups come back!
October 10
Join the City of Kissimmee for BarktoberFest, a splash-tastic dog swimming event at the Bob Makinson Aquatic Center! Let your furry friends cool off and enjoy a fun day of swimming. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season with your pup!
October 10
Grab your ghoul-friends and get ready for the ultimate spooky season night out! Ghouls Night Out is back and bringing all the hauntingly cute vibes you know and love. Think pink pumpkins, spooky glam, cobwebs, ghosts, festive cocktails, and a magical Halloween atmosphere that only happens once a year. This curated and high-energy shopping experience brings together nearly 100 incredible Central Florida women-owned businesses offering everything from boutique fashion and handmade jewelry to home décor, sweet treats, luxurious body care, and so much more!
October 10
The Burnyzz Trunk or Treat Car Show in Ocala is a free, family-friendly community event open to absolutely everyone! Friends, families, car lovers, candy collectors, and Halloween fanatics of all ages are welcome. Burnyzz is beyond thrilled to bring the community together for a day full of laughter, creativity, incredible cars, and Halloween magic. Grab your crew, grab your costumes, and get ready for a hauntingly good time! We'll see you on the spooky side!
October 10
Screening as part of Enzian's 13+ Films of Halloween - New 4K Restoration! Original Japanese Cut! Featuring an Enzian Film Club discussion with Dr. Milt Moise of Rollins College. A haunting masterpiece of world cinema, Kwaidan remains one of the most visually astonishing horror films ever made. Directed by the legendary Japanese filmmaker Masaki Kobayashi (Harakiri) and based on the collected folklore Lafcadio Hearn, this anthology film presents four supernatural tales: a doomed samurai haunted by his past, a snow spirit's deadly bargain, a blind musician performing for the dead, and a mysterious encounter with a man who cannot stop smiling.
October 10
Screening as part of Enzian's 13+ Films of Halloween - If Mary Shelley and John Waters had a baby, it might look something like Frank Henenlotter's gloriously demented Frankenhooker. Following the cult hits Basket Case and Brain Damage, Henenlotter doubled down on his obsession of lovable weirdos with a movie that asks the important question: “What if Frankenstein built his bride out of New York's finest streetwalkers...with the help of a little drug called Supercrack?”
October 10
Bierspele Games are BACK just in time for the finale of Oktoberfest season. The'll have German beers, a food truck, games, prizes, and tons of Oktoberfest fun. Save the date and get ready...
October 10
Camilo is coming to Orlando's Kia Center on Saturday, October 10. Camilo is known for his infectious blend of pop, reggaeton, and urban rhythms.
October 10
Grammy-nominated and Dove Award–winning Bethel Music will launch a fall tour on October 9 in Atlanta, before taking to the stage at House of Blues Orlado won October 10, with the worship collective bringing an immersive worship experience to the stage.
October 10
Live Music at Will's Pub Orlando with Antagonizör, Wynter, Skeletizer, and Caustic Bats.
October 10
Orlando City Soccer Club takes on Columbus Crew at Inter.co Stadium in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now!
October 10
Stand Up Winter Park presents an intimate evening of exceptional live comedy, featuring accomplished professional comedians from the national and regional club circuit. Thoughtfully curated and presented in Blue Bamboo’s distinctive setting, each performance offers a fresh lineup, and a memorable night out built around one simple idea: great comedy, up close.
October 10
ARTMS released a new mini album “Hyper-Ego,” on August 7, hear it live when ARTMS bring their world tour to Orlando at The Plaza Live on October 10.
October 10
NINI, Seven Kingdoms, and more live at Conduit. Get your tickets now!
October 10
Dark-pop provocateur, Daniel Virgil Maisonneuve, professionally known as Sub Urban is a Taiwanese American singer, songwriter and producer most known for his RIAA double platinum-certified hit, “Cradles”. Since his breakout hit, Daniel has continued to innovate his electric sound, imbuing macabre theatrics with distinctive timbres and undeniably addictive hooks.
October 10
Be in Orlando on October 10 when the one and only Postmodern Jukebox returns. Renowned for their joyous, high-energy live shows, the multi-talented troupe of singers, dancers and instrumentalists now bring a brand-new production to Steinmetz Hall.
October 10
Kevin Deane is a comedian from the Central Florida area that mixes his experience in Improvisational acting and witty topical humor to cultivate big laughs from his audience.
October 10
Broken String Taproom at 1012 Church St W, Orlando, and ReVolt present A Revolting Masquerade Ball featuring special guest Short E Dangerously. Dress in your finest masquerade attire, conceal your true identity, and compete for a chance to win $150 for Best Costume. Prepare for a night of music, mystery, and mayhem as ReVolt delivers its signature high-energy, theatrical rock experience. Witness Short E Dangerously, the world’s most famous half-man, as he entertains and dazzles audiences with his incredible stunts and unforgettable performance.
October 10
This Halloween season, Midnight Fables Cabaret invites you beyond the gates and into the fog for SCARE ME, a burlesque showcase inspired by some of your favorite icons, haunted houses, and sinister scare zones at ME Theater. Watch as the nightmares you know and fear take the stage, transformed through the art of the tease into something darker, stranger, and far more seductive. When the lights go down and the fog rolls in, the monsters come out to play—and there will be nowhere to hide.
October 10
Join Cherry BonBon at Hourglass Brewing at Hourglass District for a mini-market at Hourglass Brewing just before the burlesque show!
October 10
Get ready for the next floor! Cherry BonBon presents Dungeon Crawler Carl Burgesue and Bongo in Hourglass Brewing at Hourglass District.
October 10
There are few contemporary bands who can do musical reinvention quite as consistently as Black Country, New Road. From their Mercury Music Prize-nominated debut For the First Time, which touched upon everything from jazz to post-rock via klezmer music, to the art-rock meets chamber pop follow up Ants From Up There (both top 5 charting albums). Then when singer Isaac Wood amicably left shortly after, they wrote an entire set of new songs to tour which ended up on Live at Bush Hall, an album The Guardian claimed was a “magical resurgence” in a triumphant five-star review. Now, on studio album three, the band are once again building from the ground up in yet another miraculous musical transformation.
October 10
Heroes Live Entertainment presents ULTRA SUNN “The Beast In You Tour” at The Abbey with special guests Soft Vein!
Every Friday and Saturday
Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area!
This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.
Every Saturday
Enjoy the haunted tales of ghostly experiences in Historic Downtown Sanford while sipping some delicious craft beer from three popular craft beer establishments. This 90-minute tasting tour starting at 8:30 pm is led by BJCP Certified Beer Judge, Gary Holmes. Learn historical stories gathered from the people who live in Sanford, while getting intimate with local brewers and Sanford craft beer.
Every Friday and Saturday
This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.
Every Friday and Saturday
In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot at King of the Hill!
Every Saturday and Sunday
Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden. Take part in the opportunity to truly connect with yourself and nature. Takes place every Saturday, 9 - 10 am and Sundays 4 - 5 pm. $15 (Proceeds will benefit Mead Botanical Garden) . Bring a yoga mat and water.
Every Saturday
Mead Botanical Gardens offers a unique experience to practice Tai Chi in the Garden with certified Tai Chi Health Master Trainer, Tony Garcia. Takes place every Saturday, 10:30 - 11.30 am. Please bring water.
Every Saturday
Namaste, a new you awaits. Find your perfect balance in the serene outdoor yoga classes at Lake Nona Wave Hotel. Set amidst the picturesque Sculpture Garden, experienced nstructors will guide you through a harmonious blend of strength and flexibility.
Every Saturday
Dance, play and be entertained at engaging shows for kids of all ages at the Disney Springs Kids Club, taking place every Saturday. Free Entertainment and Free Parking.
Every Saturday
It's every yoga and beer lover's favorite time of the week! Come join RockPit Brewing & Distilling this Saturday morning for some rejuvenating yoga and a pint of craft beer deliciousness at the end. Don't forget to bring your yoga mat. $10 at the door or pre-purchase.
Every Saturday
Join Bicikleta Bike Shop on a Lake Monroe Loop. This 28-mile bike ride will take you on an adventure around Lake Monroe. Saturday mornings – meet up is at 7:15 am. The ride starts promptly at 7:30 am.
Every Saturday
Cowpokes and bronco busters descend upon Westgate River Ranch Resort every Saturday night at 7:30 pm for an evening of fun inside the 1,200-seat rodeo arena. The Saturday Night Rodeo features trick riding, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and rodeo clown antics. After that, get your feet moving during the lively Dance Party just outside the River Ranch Saloon. Enjoy music and games from a lively DJ to end a perfect day.
Every Saturday
Join us on Saturday afternoons for docent-led museum tours that highlight works from Rollins Museum of Art's current exhibitions.
Every Saturday
Join Old Town in Kissimmee every Saturday and take a trip down memory lane. The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm. The event is free for participants and free for the public to attend.
Every Saturday
Live on the Lawn is your Saturday oasis to relax and recharge while listening to live music and playing lawn games with family and friends. Join Lake Nona from 11 am – 3 pm every Saturday!
Every Saturday
The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to Show Car Saturday Nights. All makes and models are welcome and displayed along Margaritaville Boulevard. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the music of DJ Scotty B while admiring an amazing collection of classic to modern automobiles, with live bands performing on the Promenade Plaza Stage nightly.
Every Saturday
The Sunset Saturday Artisan Market takes place at the Promenade at Sunset Walk every Saturday evening, featuring the best local artisan, craft, and specialty vendors from across Central Florida.
Every Saturday
The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm in beautiful Historic Winter Garden.
Every Saturday
The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park.
Every Saturday
The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall.
Every Saturday
Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more.
Every Saturday
Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2026
October 6 - 11
Hailed as a "jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see", the Tony and GRAMMY Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances and music that needs no translation.
October 9 - 11
Spend the weekend at Saint Petka Serbian Orthodox Church, 1990 Lake Emma Rd, Longwood, enjoying traditional food, live music, dancing, family activities, and more. Taste authentic Serbian dishes, raise a glass of imported wine or beer, explore the historic church, and experience the traditions that bring our community together.
October 9 - 11
Celebrate Oktoberfest with german cheer, dancing and singing to cooler weather and colder beer along the Hillsborough river downtown at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this Oktober 9, 10, and 11. Oktoberfest Tampa 2026 is a time to unwind and make new friends. Learn new customs and sing a few songs.
October 10 - 11
For two fiery days, Festival Park transforms into a celebration of heat, flavor, and everything spicy. Whether you're a hot sauce fanatic, a heat-seeker, or someone who thinks "spicy" isn't spicy enough, this is your festival. Featuring hot sauces, spicy food vendors, pepper challenges, eating competitions, live entertainment, cold drinks, local vendors, and more.
October 10 - 11
Prepare yourself for the 2026 Spartan Race in Orlando, FL, where the Florida landscape sets the stage for an intense test of endurance and strength. We will be taking on Lake Nona and navigating through challenging obstacles, pushing our limits, and discovering the grit within us. This is your chance to prove your resilience and finish stronger than you started.
October 10 - 11
Pumpkins, candy, and ghosts, oh my! OPD will be trick or treating their way through this fun, original, spooktacular performance! The haunted sounds of the OPD String Quartet, together with a storyteller, will help get you in the mood for the Fall Season. Enjoy live music for young children, ages three to seven, along with narration and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations that bring favorite children’s classics to life at The Plaza Live.
October 10 - 11
Step into the Jungle of Nool as Horton the Elephant discovers a tiny speck of dust holding an entire world of Whos, and vows to protect them no matter what anyone else believes. Guided by the mischievous, rhyme-loving Cat in the Hat, this beloved Dr. Seuss mash-up bounces from the Jungle of Nool to the wild Circus McGurkus in just about an hour of pure imagination. Packed with colorful characters, catchy songs, and a big-hearted message about loyalty, kindness, and staying true to yourself, Seussical JR. is a joyful introduction to musical theater for performers and audiences of every age at TheaterWest End in Sanford.
October 10 - 11
This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Disney’s Moana Jr. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us on stage at Trinity Preparatory School Auditorium.
October 10 - 11
Get ready for one of the Southeast’s premier custom vehicle events as Slamfest 35 rolls into the Florida State Fairgrounds! Visitors can explore hundreds of meticulously crafted show vehicles, connect with fellow automotive fans, browse vendor exhibits, and enjoy exciting competitions and live attractions throughout the weekend.
October 10 - 11
Mick Farms Market is a working fruit and vegetable farm located at 4261 Canoe Creek Rd, St Cloud, they are open daily throughout the year, and during fall they celebrate pumpkin season with their own farm grown pumpkins. Every piece of produce is hanging on the vine, waiting to be picked including their plump and radiant pumpkins! This Fall, Mick Farms Market will celebrate Hometown Harvest, an event featuring a live band, pie eating contests, vendors, food trucks, and more.
October 11
Viva Osceola is the ultimate celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in Osceola County and one of the largest Hispanic festivals in Central Florida. Each year, thousands gather in Kissimmee Lakefront Park to experience a day filled with live music, cultural performances, authentic cuisine, community engagement, and unforgettable entertainment. With activities for children, cultural exhibits, local businesses, and world-class entertainment, there is truly something for everyone.
October 11
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of trick-or-treating, entertainment, games, and family-friendly Halloween fun at the Orange County Regional History Center! With plenty of sweet treats and just the right amount of spooky, the museum transforms into a fun adventure of all ages. Come dressed in your favorite costume and explore the museum at your own pace as you follow our Halloween scavenger hunt and discover candy stations throughout the galleries. Trick-or-treat bags will be provided. Outside in Heritage Square Park, the Orange County Library System presents WeFlip Entertainment in a gravity-defying performance of stunts and acrobatics with plenty of audience interaction. Outdoor entertainment will also feature Halloween-themed crafts, activities, games, and vendors. Costumes encouraged. Fun for the whole family.
October 11
This program connects visitors of all ages with developmental and learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum to art and the world around them.
October 11
his is a free, family friendly, dog friendly community event featuring local vendors, live entertainment, food and drink. Vendors will be selling art, jewelry, pottery. stained glass, personalized items, handbags and more! Enjoy food from El Tinto, The Pizza Slut, beer & wine from The House on Lang and cocktails from The Guesthouse. Live entertainment will be provided by Bithlo Possum Revival, Wendy & Steve and Bill Massey. Come and join the fun!
October 11
The Mount Dora Ice Cream Stroll & Pup Walk is back for fall — with more than 20 ice cream samples included with every ticket and 27 stops to explore throughout downtown Mount Dora. On Sunday, October 11, historic downtown Mount Dora transforms into a self-guided ice cream tasting tour, with different flavors waiting at businesses throughout downtown. Yes — the ice cream is included in your ticket price. Purchase your ticket, check in, and spend the afternoon making your way through downtown while sampling more than 20 different ice creams along the route.
October 11
Join us for the 3rd race of the Track Shack Running Series presented by AdventHealth at the University of Central Florida! Enjoy a lively atmosphere as runners and walkers of all backgrounds participate in a scenic tour around the UCF campus. Choose between the 5 Mile, the 2 Mile, or challenge yourself with both in the Distance Dare!
October 11
VOLVER A MÍ — The Mirror Experience is an afternoon to step away from the noise, look in the mirror, and remember the woman you are beneath everyone else’s expectations. Expect brunch, movement, honest conversations, new connections, and a few surprises we’re saving for the day. Come alone or bring a friend. You’ll be welcomed either way at Kreative Movementz, Orlando.
October 11
Alternative rock band Weezer bring their latest tour, The Gathering to Kia Center on October 11 with special guests The Shins & Silversun Pickups.
October 11
Aziz Ansari is an award-winning actor, director, writer and comedian. He co-created, writes, directs, and stars in the Netflix original series MASTER OF NONE for which he has won two Emmy’s for Outstanding Comedy Writing as well as Emmy and DGA Award nominations for his directing. He recently released the film GOOD FORTUNE which he wrote, directed, and costars with Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogen. He is also known for co-starring in NBC’s PARKS AND RECREATION and for being one of the few headlining comedians ever to sell out Madison Square Garden.
October 11
Straight from the Hit TV Show MASTERS OF ILLUSION and MERLIN AWARD WINNER (Oscars of Magic) for Outstanding Magic and Comedy, Eric is bringing his quick wit COMEDY and mind blowing MAGIC for an Adults-Only Comedy Magic Show.
October 11
Celebrating their 10th anniversary, the Ruby Holland Foundation is pleased to present its first ever musical blend of cultures with the “East Meets West” concert program, featuring a cultural fusion of soulful performances by their 2026 young emerging artists. Experience a sensational showcase of classical Carnatic music and classical western featuring the compositions of Sri Tyagaraja and Thachur Singarachari, alongside the works of Chopin, Beethoven and Scriabin and a fusion of jazz and classical piano.
October 11
Celebrate 25 years of sacred steel royalty when Florida’s own Lee Boys reunite with former bandmate and prolific pedal steel guitarist Roosevelt Collier on stage at Judson's Live.
October 11
Celebrating the Saxophone at Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts. Get your tickets now! Saxophones are a frequent feature in jazz lineups - see what happens when they ARE the lineup. Backed by a solid rhythm section, Dave MacKenzie (Orlando Jazz Orchestra), Rex Wertz (Palm Beach Society Orchestra), and CFJS scholarship winners Daniel Bonnet and Tanner Goulet will perform pieces especially for four saxes – including selections from Benny Carter’s 1968 Further Definitions and Gerry Mulligan’s 1957 cool jazz/hard bop album The Gerry Mulligan Songbook – along with other sax-centric pieces and collaborations.
October 11
Straight from Colombia to Orlando for the first time ever on October 11th! Experience the unmatched vibe of Aria Vega live as she brings her biggest hits and electrifying energy to the stage for one unforgettable night.
October 11
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Orlando. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at The Abbey – Orlando under the gentle glow of candlelight.
October 11
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Orlando. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Michael Jackson at The Abbey - Orlando under the gentle glow of candlelight.
October 11
Silent Theory, Discrepancies, and Sick Century live at Conduit. Get your tickets now!
October 11
Endoxa Booking Presents Haunt Me with support from Deceits. Live at Will's Pub October 11, 2026.
Every Saturday and Sunday
Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden. Take part in the opportunity to truly connect with yourself and nature. Saturdays, 9 – 10 am & Sundays 4 – 5 pm. $15 (Proceeds will benefit Mead Botanical Garden) . Bring a yoga mat and water.
Every Sunday
Enjoy Family Fun Day every Sunday at Boxi Park, with face painters, balloon artists entertainers, and live music. Fun for the whole family! 1 pm - 9 pm.
Every Sunday
Hosted by the Mennello Museum of American Art with classes led by certified Full Circle Yoga, Winter Park. Start your Sunday mornings out blissfully with a relaxing lakeside flow. Join us in the shade of the trees for a practice that is suitable for all levels! Don’t forget to bring a mat, towel, and water to have a great practice.
Every Sunday
One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 am - 4 pm.
Every Sunday
Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 am - 2 pm
Every Sunday
The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm.
Every Sunday
Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm.
Every Sunday
Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 0 am - 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors.
Every Sunday
Join Promenade at Sunset Walk every Sunday evenings as El Jefe Tequilas Taco Cantina, BR 77 Brazilian Steak House, and Estefan Kitchen Orlando present Sunday-Latin-Sunday. on the Promenade Plaza Stage, featuring the very best DJs from Central Florida including: DJ Gabriel, DJ J Quezt, DJ Elie, and DJ K1X spinning the best merengue, salsa, Latin pop, bachata, and more!
You've made it! This is the end of the list, and what a list it is! There is so much happening in Orlabdo this weekend, and whatever you choose to do, have a great tie, and a great weekend.
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