Free & Cheap Events in Orlando this Weekend, Oct. 16 - 18, 2026
We're getting ever closer to Halloween, and this weekend there is lots of spooky happenings, together with fall fun and more, all budget-friendly!
Free & Cheap Things To Do This Weekend In Orlando!
Orlando offers a vibrant mix of activities and fun things to do every weekend that happen to be free, or at the very least, don’t break the bank, and right now there is lots of spooky fun for all the family, together with a great mix of fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes.
Whether you’re a local or visiting the city, this weekend brings plenty of free and low-cost events that you can enjoy without worrying about the impact on your wallet. From free events for the little ones, to cheap nights out for the grown ups, we've go you covered this weekend.
And in addition to all the spookyadventures, and fall fun, there is a great mix of movie nights, car shows, live music, and more all happening in Orlando. Plus, don't miss Come Out With Pride Orlando, Biketoberfest, and all the major events taking place this weekend.
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ONGOING MULTI-DAY EVENTS
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 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.
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!
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 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.
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 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
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.
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 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 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 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 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 18 - 31
Hosted by the City of Winter Garden, the annual Halloween Experience provides free family-friendly festivities in Downtown Winter Garden, including several nights of an outdoor animated Halloween Light Show on City Hall, a hay maze, fall/spooky-themed photo locations, decorations and light displays throughout downtown, a Halloween Celebration at the fall-themed Farmers Market, and more!
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 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 10 - 25
Celebrate fall at the first-ever Pumpkin Patch on Park Avenue! Located on the Winter Park City Hall lawn, Pumpkin Patch on Park brings a festive fall experience to the heart of Winter Park. Pick out the perfect pumpkin, snap a fall photo, and enjoy the season while strolling Park Avenue.
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.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
October 12 - 18
Open Scene's Latin Festival of Performing Arts (FLAE) is a dynamic week-long showcase featuring the best professional theater, dance, live music, and visual arts created by Latin and Ibero-American artists worldwide. The festival also includes online workshops and performances.
October 15 - 18
Falling Into Harvest Weekend is coming to Boxi Park October 15–18! We’re making the most of fall with live music every night, good food, and cold drinks all weekend. Explore the petting zoo and corn maze on Saturday, then keep the fun going with Family Fun Day on Sunday.
Grab your friends, bring the family, and spend a little time outside with us.
October 15 - 18
Hogtoberfest is back and it's bigger, louder, and more badass than ever. Gear up for 4 days of free concerts, rides, tattoos, free stunt shows, giveaways, vendors, demos, and more at Orlando Harley-Davidson Historic Factory from October 15 - 18.
October 15 - 18
Biketoberfest celebrates a full-throttle lifestyle born on two wheels. Motorcycle enthusiasts come together during the four-day rally each year to enjoy beautiful Florida weather, live music, motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway, and miles of scenic rides along famous A1A, historic Main Street or the Scenic Loop. Come experience the Southeast’s best motorcycle rally featuring motorcycle shows, custom bike builds and hundreds of the industry’s top vendors throughout Daytona Beach.
October 15 - 18
Art Fair Tampa brings together 300+ talented artists from across the country for four days of creativity, inspiration, and community. Explore stunning works across painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and more — all under one roof at the Tampa Convention Center. Admission is completely FREE. Come hungry for art.
October 16 - 18
Haunted Tours returns to the Museum of Seminole County History for another scarifying year in an event brought to you by the Seminole County Historical Society! For those who have never visited the museum for haunted tours, there's a spectacularly scary experience waiting you. Your ghostly guide, dressed in appropriate costumed garb, will share with you spine tingling stories of the unexplained things that have happened at the museum in both the distant and recent past.
October 16 - 17
Get ready to embrace the autumn season at the highly anticipated Rocktoberfest in Celebration! This vibrant festival invites everyone to enjoy a weekend filled with live music, delicious food, and exciting activities for all ages. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting the area, this is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the charm of Celebration with authentic German beer, bratwurst, pretzels, live polka music, and stein-holding competitions in the Town Center.
October 16 - 17
Step into the mysterious and haunting history of Ethel township located at 31515 Wekiva River Rd. Sorrento, established in the late 1800s. On your visit, enjoy the unique blend of history, folklore, and tales that will leave you charmed and intrigued. Each night from 5 – 9 the park unveils spooky scenes, creepy corners, historic hikes, and lots of family-friendly fun.
October 16
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, October 16 from 6:30-9pm: Meet the curator, enjoy music from DJ Spreadsheets, and a cash bar all just 15 minutes from downtown Orlando on our beautiful National Historic Landmark campus. Admission, to this event is FREE! However, donations of any size are gratefully accepted with your order or at the event, in order to support our many free community programs!
October 16
Movie Fun in October! Bring your family and friends to Cypress Grove Park, 290 Holden Avenue, Orlando, on Friday, October 16, for the FREE Movie in the Park: Disney's Hoppers! This fun animated movie (rated PG, 105 mins.) starts at 7:15 pm, shortly after dark.
October 16
Phone home and make plans for a movie night under the stars! Join us at Reiter Park for a showing of the beloved classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on the big screen. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends and enjoy an evening at the park with one of the most iconic movies of all time!
October 16
Who you gonna call? GHOSTBUSTERS! Join us for a spooky edition of Movie in the Park featuring Ghostbusters! Bring your family and friends, grab your blankets and lawn chairs, and enjoy a Halloween classic under the stars at Central Park, 100 N. Country Club Rd., Lake Mary. Best of all, Movie in the Park is completely FREE to attend! Come hungry! We’ll have food trucks on-site, or stop by one of the many restaurant options along 4th Street.
October 16
Courtesy of That Flower Feeling and IFPA, guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary bouquet of fresh flowers. Stop by for your free blooms and take home a little happiness, then toast to the occasion with a Taffer’s Tavern Neighborhood VIP Pass, packed with exclusive offers and rewards for your next visit.
October 16
The DDB is bringing movie night to Church Street as part of its continued effort to support businesses in the City District and keep the area active and welcoming while construction is underway. The movie will be shown outdoors at Church Street Plaza - 54 West Church Street - giving you the perfect opportunity to make an evening of it. Start your night with dinner at one of the businesses along Church Street, then grab a spot for the movie that starts at 7 pm. Whether you're a longtime fan of the cult classic or seeing Little Shop of Horrors for the first time, it's a fun way to experience downtown.
October 16
Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn: Halloween Edition, a late-night DJ-based dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams, with a spooky twist. Get ready to scream your lungs out, mosh, and dance to all your favorite songs with all your favorite people and a haunted atmosphere all night long. Throw on your best emo costume, summon your inner ghost, and experience Emo Night Brooklyn like never before.
October 16
The Unlawful Assembly reimagines and tributes historic spirituals and hymns which universally inspire, empower and unite. Leader/guitarist/singer Walter Parks, longtime sideman to Woodstock legend Richie Havens, is joined by featured artists drummer/producer Steven Williams, Queen Esther on vocals and Andrae Murchison on trombone.
October 16
The Mangled Hand's "Weirder and Weirder" Opening Night at Lil Indies. Friday October 16, 2026.
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
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 17, 2026
October 12 - 18
Open Scene's Latin Festival of Performing Arts (FLAE) is a dynamic week-long showcase featuring the best professional theater, dance, live music, and visual arts created by Latin and Ibero-American artists worldwide. The festival also includes online workshops and performances.
October 15 - 18
Falling Into Harvest Weekend is coming to Boxi Park October 15–18! We’re making the most of fall with live music every night, good food, and cold drinks all weekend. Explore the petting zoo and corn maze on Saturday, then keep the fun going with Family Fun Day on Sunday.
Grab your friends, bring the family, and spend a little time outside with us.
October 15 - 18
Hogtoberfest is back and it's bigger, louder, and more badass than ever. Gear up for 4 days of free concerts, rides, tattoos, free stunt shows, giveaways, vendors, demos, and more at Orlando Harley-Davidson Historic Factory from October 15 - 18.
October 15 - 18
Biketoberfest celebrates a full-throttle lifestyle born on two wheels. Motorcycle enthusiasts come together during the four-day rally each year to enjoy beautiful Florida weather, live music, motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway, and miles of scenic rides along famous A1A, historic Main Street or the Scenic Loop. Come experience the Southeast’s best motorcycle rally featuring motorcycle shows, custom bike builds and hundreds of the industry’s top vendors throughout Daytona Beach.
October 15 - 18
Art Fair Tampa brings together 300+ talented artists from across the country for four days of creativity, inspiration, and community. Explore stunning works across painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and more — all under one roof at the Tampa Convention Center. Admission is completely FREE. Come hungry for art.
October 16 - 18
Haunted Tours returns to the Museum of Seminole County History for another scarifying year in an event brought to you by the Seminole County Historical Society! For those who have never visited the museum for haunted tours, there's a spectacularly scary experience waiting you. Your ghostly guide, dressed in appropriate costumed garb, will share with you spine tingling stories of the unexplained things that have happened at the museum in both the distant and recent past.
October 16 - 17
Get ready to embrace the autumn season at the highly anticipated Rocktoberfest in Celebration! This vibrant festival invites everyone to enjoy a weekend filled with live music, delicious food, and exciting activities for all ages. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting the area, this is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the charm of Celebration with authentic German beer, bratwurst, pretzels, live polka music, and stein-holding competitions in the Town Center.
October 16 - 17
Step into the mysterious and haunting history of Ethel township located at 31515 Wekiva River Rd. Sorrento, established in the late 1800s. On your visit, enjoy the unique blend of history, folklore, and tales that will leave you charmed and intrigued. Each night from 5 – 9 the park unveils spooky scenes, creepy corners, historic hikes, and lots of family-friendly fun.
October 17 - 18
Save the date for the Lakeridge Winery's 1st Annual Corks & Forks, a celebration of great food, fantastic wine, and unforgettable fun! Spend the day exploring a delicious variety of food trucks and culinary offerings, sip your favorite Lakeridge wines from the wine bar, and enjoy live music throughout the event. Browse unique finds from local arts and crafts vendors, gather with friends and family, and soak up the lively winery atmosphere. With something for everyone to enjoy, Corks & Forks is the perfect way to welcome fall at Lakeridge Winery in Clermont.
October 17 - 18
Zombietoberfest returns to the Audubon Park Garden District for two days of spooky fun, including a makers market, music, free movie, concert, Kidstoberfest, costume contests and more.
October 17 - 18
Viera Country Fest is an outdoor music festival in Melbourne featureing local and regional country musicians. The event includes 6 bands, food trucks, a large vendor area, full-beverage concession stands, and more.
October 17 - 18
The Florida Railroad Museum located at 12210 83rd St E, Parrish, is hosting its anual Pumpkin Patch on October 17, 18, 25 and 25. The Pumpkin Patch Express is departing the station for a trip to the Museum’s very own pumpkin patch. Lots of activities are included with your ticket! Hay rides, arts and crafts, Lincoln log building, and games will be available. Children are invited to pick a pumpkin from the patch to take home. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard the train and while at the Pumpkin Patch.
October 17
Free, family-friendly Hispanic heritage festival at Center Lake Park, 357 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, celebrating health and community. Live salsa music with José Alberto “El Canario,” cultural dance, Latin food trucks, vendors, Kids Zone, and more.
October 17
Now in its 22nd year, Orlando’s Come Out With Pride is an LGBTQ+ celebration of pride and support held in downtown Orlando, featuring a parade and festival that is family-friendly and welcoming to all. With over 200 organizations and supportive businesses marching, the Most Colorful Parade is truly a sight to behold. Attendees will have the opportunity to browse goods and services from over 250 vendors, and enjoy live entertainment, showcasing both popular and up-and-coming local and national talent. With dozens of acts across three stages followed by an incredible fireworks display at night, guests leave feeling loved and accepted!
October 17
Cap off your racing season in style at one of the largest and most anticipated dragon boat events in Florida! The Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival brings together paddlers from across North America and beyond for a high-energy celebration of sport, culture, and competition in the vibrant city of Orlando. Held at the scenic Turkey Lake in Bill Frederick Park, the festival grounds are alive with culture, flavor, and fun. The Health and Wellness Village features a range of services and products promoting active, balanced lifestyles. Foodies will love the Food Truck Bazaar, offering international flavors that reflect the diverse community Orlando is known for.
October 17
The family-friendly event includes art and crafts vendors, exhibitions and cultural demonstrations, music, and dance performances. We encouraging visitors to come out and spend the day enjoying Asia Fest, and the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival, which will feature dozens of competitors paddling colorful boats with dragon heads on the vessels’ bows. Drummers aboard the boats keep their crewmates paddling in unison.
October 17
Movie Fun in October! Bring your family and friends to Bithlo Community Park, 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando on Satruday, October 17, for the FREE Movie in the Park: Shrek the Third! This fun animated movie (rated PG, 105 mins.) starts at 7:15 p.m., shortly after dark.
October 17
Join Pointe Orlando and yoga instructor Christina Petsos for a complimentary yoga session hosted inside The Hampton Social, followed by a refreshing glass of Rosé courtesy of The Hampton Social. After yoga, keep the good vibes going and stay for brunch with an exclusive discount for Sip & Stretch guests. Move, unwind, connect, and enjoy a fun Saturday morning at The Pointe Orlando — come for the stretch, stay for the sips & brunch!
October 17
We are SUPER excited to announce. We will have a Fall Festival here at Black Hammock Bee Farms! Come out to the Farm on Saturday, October 17th from 10 am - 3 pm for a FALLtastic day!! We will have a super cute Fall photo opt area Come get all those Fall photos, right on the farm We will have a Fall planting station! grab a pot, put some cute fall stickers on it, add a little dirt and then plant some basil seeds. African blue basil is one of the bees MOST favorite flowers and we think it’s pretty BEEutiful too! We will have craft stations set up! come decorate a super cute “Thumbprint pumpkin craft” for all the fall feels or choose from a variety of BUZZ-worthy honeybee crafts!
October 17
Scarecrows on the ground, drones in the sky, and plenty of fall fun in between! Our FREE Fall Festival takes over Sunset Park, 230 W. 4th Avenue, on October 17th, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, hosted by Russ Rollins of Real Radio 104.1. Enjoy live art and music featuring Sergio with Acrylic Beats, food and drinks, kids activities, a drone show, and the Parade of Scarecrows benefiting the Karla Kay Foundation. Bring the family and make plans for a fall evening in downtown Mount Dora!
October 17
The ¡Viva Oviedo! Festival is a landmark cultural celebration honoring the vibrant heritage,
traditions, and contributions of Americans of Hispanic ancestry. Held at the Oviedo Cultural
Center & Amphitheater, the festival brings together families, community leaders, businesses,
and cultural performers for a dynamic day of music, food, art, and civic engagement.
October 17
Many survivors stay with abusers out of fear their pets will be harmed if left behind. But now, survivors in Seminole County don’t have to choose between their safety and their furry companions—they can bring their dogs or cats with them to shelter! Join us for Paws for a Cause in Lake Mary, a fun-filled community event where all proceeds directly benefit survivors and their pets at SafeHouse of Seminole.
October 17
Join us at Gallery on First for an evening of art, Halloween spirit, and celebration! Step into the Rozzie Gallery for Dark Arts, a hauntingly creative Halloween exhibition featuring artwork inspired by the mysterious, macabre, whimsical, and wonderfully strange. Then head into Studio 5 for a special Birthday Spooktacular featuring Jennifer Payne and Kimberly Turner. Meet the artists, explore their studios, and celebrate their birthdays surrounded by art, creativity, and Halloween fun. Come dressed in your favorite costume or simply come ready to enjoy an evening of art, artists, and spooky surprises!
October 17
Get ready to Pink the Rink at Skate Reflections in Kissimmee! Roll into a special night of shuffle skating, great music, and pink vibes with SK8Babez Creations and DJ Mayhem!
October 17
We’re bringing the community together for an unforgettable day of LIVE REGGAE, incredible food, local vendors, arts & crafts, DJs, a drumming circle, and good vibes for the ENTIRE FAMILY! And the best part? IT’S FREE! No tickets. No admission. Just come out, bring the family, meet your neighbors, support local businesses and enjoy a beautiful day of music, culture and community. Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Rd NW, Palm Bay.
October 17
Step through the portal and join us for The Collective is Going Back to Halloweentown—a magical fall market inspired by everyone's favorite Halloween town! Spend the day exploring a curated lineup of local makers, artists, vintage finds, boutiques, handmade goods, seasonal treats, and more. Wander through a marketplace full of Halloween magic, discover bewitching finds around every corner, and support incredible small businesses from across Central Florida.
October 17
Join us for themed music, dancing, a costume contest and haunting treats! There will be a small dance floor and lots of themed tunes to show off your dance moves, or just chill with your favorite beverage and enjoy the notes haunting you throughout the hall! Please bring a bottle or wine or halloween treat to share! This event is family friendly and open to all ages for a spooktacular time!
October 17
Screening as part of Enzian's 13+ Films of Halloween - New 4K Restoration! Featuring a Book to Big Screen discussion with Dr. Milt Moise of Rollins College. A retired criminal profiler (William Petersen) reluctantly returns to the FBI to help track down a serial killer of families and is forced to consult an expert—the imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecktor (Brian Cox in a subtly chilling performance). The third feature written and directed by Michael Mann is a gripping adaptation of “Red Dragon”, the first of Thomas Harris's four novels featuring the iconic murderer Lecktor, and benefits from the filmmaker's typically striking visuals as well as a top-notch supporting cast, including Tom Noonan as the hunted killer and three-time Oscar® nominee Joan Allen as his blind love interest.
October 17
Nerdcore Party Con comes to The Plaza Live! Get your tickets now!
October 17
Screening as part of Enzian's 13+ Films of Halloween - Fresh off the release of the vampire/western mash-up From Dusk Till Dawn, indie film bad boy Robert Rodriguez delivered one of the most reverential and entertaining sci-fi horror films of the ‘90s. Written by Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer scribe Kevin Williamson, The Faculty is a love letter to paranoid classics like Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Thing, Class of 1999 and even Hello Mary Lou, Prom Night 2.
October 17
Tis the season for all things cute, creepy, and Halloweenie!! Trick vs Treat is Florida’s first Idol taiban celebrating the season to be spooky. Come check out your oshi in costumes you may have never seen before or may never see again.… Join us at Conduit for a show sure to leave you feeling haunted.
October 17
Montgomery Drive and Halo Halo Music Foundation presents: Halo Halo Music Fest: A Mix of Music, Food, and Art. Amplifying and celebrating Filipinx creatives and community in Orlando. Featuring live bands/musicians across various genres, and a food and art market.
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
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 18, 2026
October 12 - 18
Open Scene's Latin Festival of Performing Arts (FLAE) is a dynamic week-long showcase featuring the best professional theater, dance, live music, and visual arts created by Latin and Ibero-American artists worldwide. The festival also includes online workshops and performances.
October 15 - 18
Falling Into Harvest Weekend is coming to Boxi Park October 15–18! We’re making the most of fall with live music every night, good food, and cold drinks all weekend. Explore the petting zoo and corn maze on Saturday, then keep the fun going with Family Fun Day on Sunday.
Grab your friends, bring the family, and spend a little time outside with us.
October 15 - 18
Hogtoberfest is back and it's bigger, louder, and more badass than ever. Gear up for 4 days of free concerts, rides, tattoos, free stunt shows, giveaways, vendors, demos, and more at Orlando Harley-Davidson Historic Factory from October 15 - 18.
October 15 - 18
Biketoberfest celebrates a full-throttle lifestyle born on two wheels. Motorcycle enthusiasts come together during the four-day rally each year to enjoy beautiful Florida weather, live music, motorcycle racing at Daytona International Speedway, and miles of scenic rides along famous A1A, historic Main Street or the Scenic Loop. Come experience the Southeast’s best motorcycle rally featuring motorcycle shows, custom bike builds and hundreds of the industry’s top vendors throughout Daytona Beach.
October 15 - 18
Art Fair Tampa brings together 300+ talented artists from across the country for four days of creativity, inspiration, and community. Explore stunning works across painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and more — all under one roof at the Tampa Convention Center. Admission is completely FREE. Come hungry for art.
October 16 - 18
Haunted Tours returns to the Museum of Seminole County History for another scarifying year in an event brought to you by the Seminole County Historical Society! For those who have never visited the museum for haunted tours, there's a spectacularly scary experience waiting you. Your ghostly guide, dressed in appropriate costumed garb, will share with you spine tingling stories of the unexplained things that have happened at the museum in both the distant and recent past.
October 17 - 18
Zombietoberfest returns to the Audubon Park Garden District for two days of spooky fun, including a makers market, music, free movie, concert, Kidstoberfest, costume contests and more.
October 17 - 18
The Florida Railroad Museum located at 12210 83rd St E, Parrish, is hosting its anual Pumpkin Patch on October 17, 18, 25 and 25. The Pumpkin Patch Express is departing the station for a trip to the Museum’s very own pumpkin patch. Lots of activities are included with your ticket! Hay rides, arts and crafts, Lincoln log building, and games will be available. Children are invited to pick a pumpkin from the patch to take home. Food and beverages are available for purchase onboard the train and while at the Pumpkin Patch.
October 18
2026 SODO Street Fest—your ultimate FREE block party at 2200 South Orange Ave., Orlando, with food, music, and nonstop fun! A fall festival like no other! Get ready for a day of FREE family fun at the SODO Street Festival 2026, hosted by Christ Church of Orlando! Join us on Sunday, October 18, from 11 am - 1 pm for a fun-filled community event with something for everyone. Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an afternoon packed with live music from Carolina Sound, activities, entertainment, and great food—all in the heart of SODO! Enjoy food trucks, live music, bounce houses, a petting zoo, family-friendly activities, and more!
October 18
A fusion of couture, culture, and community hosted by celebrity designer Chuks Collins. Celebrate in elegance with fashion showcases, live entertainment, and fine dining — all supporting cultural programs.
October 18
Black cats and bats are stalking the night – be careful or you might give them a fright! Step into our annual Halloween Sensory Sunday, a sensory-friendly version of the History Center’s Trick or Treat Safe Zone. Themed activities and free trick-or-treating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Costumes are encouraged, and trick-or-treat bags will be provided. Admission for Sensory Sundays is free through the support of Orlando Health Children's.
October 18
It’s time for Enzian’s annual Kids Halloween Party, and this year we’ve got a hare-raising adventure the whole family will love! Join everyone's favorite inventor-and-dog duo, Wallace and Gromit, in the Academy Award-winning Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. As the annual Giant Vegetable Competition approaches, the town is plagued by a mysterious creature devouring prized gardens under the cover of darkness. With their humane pest-control business, Anti-Pesto, in high demand, Wallace and Gromit set out to solve the mystery. But when an experiment goes hilariously wrong, they discover the culprit may be closer than they ever imagined! Put on your costumes and join us for a costume parade, crafts, and trick or treating after the film!
October 18
Witchamacallit: An Evening of Whims with Tawnee, Courtland, Henry Cron, Please Be Kind, Some Human, and Montclair. October 18 at Lil; Indies Orlando
October 18
Montgomery Drive and Pulp Fest presents CHRMNG, Jeanwilder, White Star, Tet Spells on October 18, 2026 at Will’s Pub, Orlando.
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 to the end of the list! Whatever you've decided to do in Orlando this weekend we hopw you have a great time.
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