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Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando this Week, Oct 13 - 19, 2025

  • Writer: Emma Walton
    Emma Walton
  • Oct 13
  • 4 min read
Welcome to a new week in Orlando, and to make sure you don't miss anything, we've selected the best event and things to do throughout the week ahead in the city.

The Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Week

It's a brand new week, and you better hold on tight, because we have an entire week of awesome events and things to do throughout Orlando, including some awesome concerts, sporting events, community events, farmers markets, car shows, theme park events, and so much more!


With so much to do, and to help you decide what to do, Gotta Go Orlando has your back, we've selected our Top 10 choice of things to do in the city this week.


Whether you're in the mood for, check out our list and save the date for a great week in Orlando!



Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Week, October 13 - 19, 2025

Billie Eilish

October 14

Billie Eilish, known for her distinctive voice, genre-blending music, and bold artistic style, is bringing HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR to Kia Center on October 14!


An Evening with Lee Asher comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando

October 15

An Evening with Lee Asher comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Get your tickets now! Lee Asher is an animal rescue advocate, content creator, motivational speaker and star of the Animal Planet series, My Pack Life, who documents his rescue missions and daily life around The Asher House Sanctuary.


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October 16 - 19

Apopka’s Fall Family Festival takes place at Kit Land Nelson Park in Apopka. Organized by the Rotary Club of Apopka Foundation, the Fall Family Festival includes carnival rides, a beer and wine garden, live music and vendors.


Orlando Ballet Swan Lake

October 16 - 19

Orlando Ballet presents Swan Lake at Dr Phillips Center. Experience unforgettable grand entertainment, powerful storytelling, and breathtaking artistry with Swan Lake, featuring live music by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Plunge into a world of moonlit lakes, magical curses, and star-crossed lovers as Prince Siegfried and the spellbound Odette fight against fate. Stunning stagecraft and soaring emotion create a timeless, thrilling theatrical experience. Don’t miss this beloved classic brought to life on an epic scale.


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October 16

Día de los Muertos & Monster Event is a themed exhibition at CityArts Orlando and an outdoor experience with live performances, vendors, and more! Now, in its 15th year, the Día de los Muertos & Monster Art Exhibitions will showcase Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art created by regional, national, and international artists. This unique art exhibition will be paired with an outdoor experience on opening night that will feature food, drinks, entertainment, and spooky art vendors.


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October 16 & 19

A little magic, a little mischief, and a whole lot of rock! Join Boxi Park for a spellbinding performance you won’t forget featuring Winnie’s Rock Cauldron Cabaret.


Hollerbach's Oktoberfest! in Downtown Sanford

October 17 - 18

Save the Date for Hollerbach's Oktoberfest! in Downtown Sanford. Get ready to raise a Stein and celebrate German style with Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest! The beer lineup includes Erdinger Weiss, Erdinger Oktoberfest, and Paulaner Oktoberfest. Authentic food favorites include sizzling sausages, fresh pretzels, and all your Oktoberfest classics! Entertainment includes Pech & Schwefel, German Dancers, King Guys, Stein Holding Contest, and more! Grab your Dirndls and Lederhosen – this is one weekend you won’t want to miss!


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October 18

Now in its 21st 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! 


International Vegan Food Festival - Halloween Bash

October 18

Get ready for an epic fall celebration of plant-based eats, creativity, and community at Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando! The International Vegan Food Festival is back and bigger than ever—bringing together the best vegan food from around the world, plus music, prizes, arts, crafts, and more.


Market from the Upside Down

October 19

Step beyond the lights of Hawkins and into a world where Halloween meets the Upside Down at Kissimmee Civic Center. This isn’t your average fall market — it’s a full-blown 80s nightmare wrapped in Halloween nostalgic magic. Enjoy Trick or Treating for kids at every vendor booth, pumpkin painting, eerie photo ops straight from the Upside Down, costume contests for all ages – prizes if you survive, raffles with hauntingly good rewards, plus other classic Halloween activities you haven’t seen since you were riding your bike past Castle Byers.



For our complete 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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