3 Big Events Coming To The Orange County Convention Center Here In Orlando This October

October sees three exciting events taking place in the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive.

Plus, whether your a local, or a visitor to Orlando, and you've never been inside the Orange County Convention Centre, it's worth a visit to see this enormous convention center for yourself!

The Orlando Home and Garden Expo

Looking to tackle home improvement projects? Then from October 5th thorough the 10th October, The Orlando Home and Garden Expo is the place to go!

This convention has everything you need for your projects in one place and its free to attend!

At the show you’ll find builders, remodelers, contractors, building supplies, new gadgets, home tech, the latest in kitchen and bath, interior design ideas, and so much more to help you build the home you’ve always wanted.

Highlights also include an Art, Gift, & Gourmet Marketplace, where you will find items for your home, as well as things to eat, give, share, and enjoy! Discover the latest gadgets for your home. Plus, meet local artisans and discover items you won’t find in stores.

The show will also offer a free Plant Diagnosis Clinic, and stop by the HUGE Bass Pro Great Outdoor Showcase featuring Camping, Archery and Fly Fishing supplies and demos!

Their will also be onsite pet adoptions all weekend, including dogs and cats!

Plus, there will be plenty of fun activities for everyone in the family including live animal shows by Gatorland and Critter Encounters.

Special guests include The Amazing Veranica & her Furry Friends – as seen on America’s Got Talent, plus meet Detective Jon M. Robert, Burglary and Personal Protection Expert and Star of Miami Swat

Get more details about the experiences and exhibitors at this show here.

Bridal and Wedding Expo

Are you newly engaged?Then The Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo, taking place on October 9th, at the Orange County Convention Center between 12.30pm and 5pm is a must.

All bride-to-be dream about their big day, and this massive bridal show brings you everything you need to make that dream a reality.

The Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo is a unique, interactive event, with food to taste, dresses to see, flowers to enjoy, music to dance to, and tons of fun to be had.

Enjoy face-to-face time with professionals in all aspects of wedding day prep, including, catering, entertainment, dance lessons, photographers, venues, bakers, decor and lighting, jewelry, videography, accessories, tuxedos, planning, invitations, and more!

The show also features spectacular bridal fashion shows, and live DJ and band demos take place throughout the day, with cash prizes and giveaways.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy a day filled with laughter, ideas, and inspiration at the Bridal & Wedding Expo!

Get full details here on this must visit bridal event.

Spooky Empire

Spooky Empire is Florida's premier horror convention, and delivers the best sights, sounds and screams to Halloween lovers right here in Orlando, with fans attending from all over the world.

October’s event, taking place on the weekend of October 21st - 23rd, is bigger and more monstrous than before.

Meet and mingle with your favorite horror movie and TV stars, buy any collectible you can imagine, see new and up and coming films as well as your old favorites, take part in one of the largest Zombie Walks ever, get tattooed by some of the best artists from around the world, and of course party ‘til your heart’s content at this non-stop weekend of horrors with plenty to satiate even the most diehard aficionados of the spooky season!

Enjoy celebrity guests offering Q&A's, forums, music, meet and greet opportunities, and autographs.

The exhibition hall is jam-packed with countless booths of over 200 vendors from across the country offering art, music, home decor, costumes, and more.

Plus enjoy costume contests, a tattoo festival featuring over 50 artists, live entertainment and music, and so much more! It’s a weekend of non-stop horrors.

Get all the details about Spooky Empire here.