Top 10 Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, October 17 - 19, 2025
- Alastair Mac
- Oct 16, 2025
- 4 min read
The weekend is here, check out our guide to the ten best things to do in Orlando this weekend!
Looking for plans in Orlando this weekend? We've got you covered, there is tons of exciting happening around the city, and with so much to do, we've selected our Top 10 list of cant-miss events and things to do throughout the weekend in Orlando.
Whatever you're in the mood for, save the date for a great weekend here in Orlando! Have fun!!
Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, October 17 - 19, 2025
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.
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.
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!
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!
October 18
The party doesn’t end with the parade — it explodes at Anthem Orlando. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Anthem is proud to host the Official Orlando Pride After Party Block Party, the city’s biggest celebration of Pride weekend. This is where downtown Orlando comes alive with DJs, drag, lights, and thousands of people dancing together under the rainbow.
October 18
Get ready to sip, shop, and cast a little magic at Halloweentown! Enjoy a day full of festive fun, local vendors, and autumn vibes in the heart of Avalon Park. Explore unique booths, discover seasonal treats, and get into the spooky spirit with enchanting décor and fall photo ops. Bring your friends, your family, and your best Halloween spirit — this is a can’t-miss community event!
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.
October 18
Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable jazz and blues under the stars in Orlando's amazing gardens. Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with jazz, blues, and everything in between, performed by some of Central Florida's finest bands. Pack a dinner picnic with your favorite foods and bring seating as you take in the music of the night.
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.
October 19
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is set to electrify Orlando's Dr Phillips Center. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic rock and metal anthems with hauntingly beautiful energy. In an ethereal candlelit setting, this ensemble of 14 classical musicians unleashes enchanting soundscapes alongside powerful walls of distortion. Experience the unexpected union of classical music and metal as they perform the music of iconic bands like Metallica, AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Rage Against the Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin' Park, SOAD, Guns N’ Roses, Evanescence, Papa Roach, The Cranberries and more.
What are you most excited for this weekend? Let us know in the comments, and visit https://www.gottagoorlando.com/weekend-guide for a complete list of happenings!
For a 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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