The Top 10 Things To Do in Orlando this Week, October 5 - 11 , 2026
It's the start of a new week of fun in Orlando, and with so much to do in the coming days, we've selected the events that you don't want to miss!
It's a new week in Orlando, and there is so much to see and do! The city has a jam-packed calendar of exciting events happening throughout the weke ahead, and you don't want to miss anything!
Every week in Orlando you will discover a wide variety of entertainment and things to do, including live music, sporting events, community gatherings, musicals, plays, farmers markets, car shows, theme park happenings, and more, and this week is no exception, and to ensure you don't miss anything, we've brought together the "Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Week".
Check out the best things to do in Orlando, and whatever you decide to do, have fun, and have a great week!
The Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando This Week
October 5 - 11, 2026
October 6 - 27, Various Dates
Enjoy the scary classics for only $5 at Garden Theatre on Plant! The ambiance of the historic Garden Theatre is the perfect setting for watching horror movies. Hosted by the City of Winter Garden, whether it’s date night or night out with friends or family, HALLOWEEN FLIX AT THE GARDEN provides a budget-friendly way to celebrate the holiday. On Tuesday, October 6 the movie is “The Fourth Kind” (PG-13).
October 6
National Night Out, America's Night Out Against Crime, returns to MetroWest on Tuesday, October 6 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Spend the evening with neighbors, local businesses, and the MetroWest Public Safety team alongside Orlando Police and Fire. Don't miss free document shredding with Lock Tight Shredding — a longtime favorite! It's free, family-friendly, and one of the easiest ways to make our community safer, stronger, and more connected.
October 6
Created as a celebration of the music, the memories, and the connection that has spanned nearly two decades, The Burning Up Tour All Over Again invites fans in Orlando to experience the energy and excitement of one of the band's defining moments live on stage at Kia Center on October 6, while celebrating everything that has followed and all the hits.
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
This film is a part of Enzina's Popcorn Flicks in the Park series in partnership with the City of Winter Park. These screenings occur in Central Park, Winter Park once a month and are FREE and open to the public! Presented with open captions. Enjoy Monster House, the wildly imaginative animated adventure that proves Halloween thrills can be fun for the whole family.
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 10 - 25, Select Dates
Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” is bringing back its popular Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween Event for another year of family fun and fright done right! Enjoy haunted trails, interactive characters, animal meet-and-greets, photo ops, and a children’s costume parade with treat bags for all kids who participate! There’s also fun shows, Live DJ, a variety of specialty vendors, games, candy giveaways, and more! This fun daytime, family-friendly event is included with park admission
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. FREE admission for all spectators, friends, and family.Live music begins at 4 pm with street performers and more.
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 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.
So that's it folks, our Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando this Week! Check back each week as we bring you inspiration on what to do in the week ahead, and for ourmassive guide to everything happening in Orlando this month, check out The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Month.
Before attending any of the events listed on Gotta Go Orlando, you should contact the organizer or venue to confirm that the event is taking place as information, changes, and cancellations can and do occur.
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