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Japanese sensations BABYMETAL are back in the US after 5 years, and are on their first US tour with new member, Momometal, and this weekend you can catch them with the mighty Dethklok here in Orlando. The powerful BABYMETAL will take to the stage this weekend at Orlando Ampitheater in a live show that will include a metal band that will be going insane right behind them! Also headlining the BABYKLOK Tour is Dethklok, with support from virtuoso guitarist Jason Richardson. Tickets for the Live Nation tour are available now, get them before it's too late! BABYMETAL are touring with their third new member, Momometal. The Japanese band announced their new addition on April 1, during a show at the Pia Arena MM in Yokohama, Japan. Okazaki has served as one of Babymetal’s three backing dancers, known as the Avengers, since 2019. BABYMETAL also recently teamed up with Rage Against The Machine legend Tom Morello for an explosive new single, METALI!! Their first new tune with recently-added member MOMOMETAL, the song follows March album THE OTHER ONE, as well as their 2023 collab with Lil Uzi Vert. Co-headlining this weekend BABYKLOK Tour is Dethklok, the on-screen heavy metal band and stars of Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse. -- whose touring line-up includes very real musicians like Brendon Small and Gene Hoglan. The tour kicked off on Wednesday, August 30 in Houston, TX, followed with an August 31 stop in Dallas, TX, before taking to the stage here in Orlando on September 2, the tours only stop in Florida. The tour runs through October 11, when it will wrap up in Los Angele, CA. Babymetal will also take to the stage at Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, alongside headliners Guns N' Roses, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold and Korn. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Get ready for the third annual P1 Offshore St. Pete Grand Prix, returning to the Sunshine City this Labor Day weekend! The P1 Offshore Grand Prix returns to St Pete this weekend, with some the fastest boats, and most skilled captains in the world taking part in a spectacular weekend of racing. The 3nd annual St Petersburg Powerboat Grand Prix is returning with high-speed watercraft racing action taking place near the St. Petersburg Pier and downtown parks from September 1 to September 3. This free weekend of adrenaline-pumping action will see powerboat and personal watercraft race teams from across the United States competing across multiple classes of racing during the race weekend. While the race is best viewed live along the course near downtown St. Petersburg and the pier, the high-speed racing action will also be broadcast nationally. Fans outside of the U.S. will be able to enjoy the racing via live streaming on the P1 Offshore website. For more details click here. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

This weekend the Orlando Urban Film Festival celebrates the 10th Anniversary of uncovering film and music superstar icons and discovers rising stars! The Orlando Urban Film Festival (OUFF), is Orlando's first and only African American film festival. Taking place this weekend at the CMX Cinemas Plaza Cafe, and Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater in downtown Orlando, this year's 10th Anniversary festival will honor Lionel C. Martin. Lionel has produced and directed over 100 hit music video and films throughout his career. There will also be a concert by legendary pianist and composer Dunn Pearson Jr. performing some of those hit songs as well as celebrating Orlando's rising stars with the Orlando Independent Filmmakers' (OIF) Aura Challenge Awards! From now through until Saturday, the festival will include a number of film premieres, screenings, meet and greets, parties, and networking opportunities. For more information or to buy tickets for the festival, click here. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Not a want, but a need... Check out these Loungefly bags that are the perfect accessory for a night at Howl-O-Scream! This year at SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay you can now get your hands on a brand new collection of Loungefly bags that are the perfect accessory for a night at Howl-O-Scream, the after hours Halloween event that takes place at both parks. Get yours at select stores around the park starting today, and show up to Howl-O-Scream in scary good style! Now read on for all the details on Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Howl-O-Scream At SeaWorld Orlando Select Nights, September 8 - October 31, 2023 Howl-O-Scream resurfaces at SeaWorld Orlando and this year you will have nowhere to hide. Howl-O-Scream has washed ashore, and this time, the fear is everywhere. Howl-O-Scream is back for its third year to fuel your nightmares, returning with ALL-NEW horror-filled houses (FIVE total) and SEVEN scare zones. This years Howl-O-Scream Orlando will take place select nights from September 8 - October 31, and trust us when we say that its back, bigger and better than ever, and now we know the full line-up for this years event! The Sirens will be at the center of this years event, with guests encountering the evil siren sisters, Frost, Flame, Darkness, Hex and Scratch . Each siren will be in the high-energy show Siren’s Song, and will feature in many of the houses and scare zones. Haunted houses this year include Beneath the Ice - The Meltdown, featuring Frost and Flame, Dead Vines: Nawlin’s Nightmare, featuring Hex; and D2LER1UM666 Laboratories, set in an underwater research facility. Scare zones this year include Blood Light District, featuring Scratch; Carn-EVIL Pier, with demented clowns; and Frozen in Terror: Alive In the Ice. Howl-O-Scream At Busch Gardens Tampa Select Nights, September 8 - October 31, 2023 Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream returns to Tampa Bay in full force, taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, bringing fear to another level on select nights from September 8 to October 31. This years Howl-O-Scream features five haunted houses and six scare zones, with a concoction of new haunted houses and scare zones as well as returning fan favorites. New house this year is D.H. Baggum’s Circus of Fear, together with a re-imagined The Forgotten: Uprising, and favourites including Stranglewood Estate, Witch of the Woods and The Residence: Home for the Holidays. There is two new scare zones this year, Sin City Zombies and Big Ed’s Demolition Derby, plus returning favourites include The Junkyard, Beyond the Veil, and Ravens Mill. Howl-O-Scream will also feature live entertainment, including a new show called Rock the Grave, plus Cirque X-Scream, and performances from The Rolling Bones at Dragon Fire Grill. This year will include a new Scare-E-Oke Karaoke Experience, while Coke Canopy will be home to a dance and cocktail experience, The Raveyard. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

As families and friends enjoy the extended Labor Day weekend in the Disney Springs Resort area, B Resort & Spa’s Pool Bar and Grill welcomes hungry visitors to celebrate summer’s last hurrah with poolside bites and cocktails. If you are in the Disney Springs area, you can pop into the B Resort & Spa’s Pool Bar and Grill this holiday weekend, and relax for a few and enjoy a special holiday menu. From Saturday, September 2, through Monday, September 4, guests can chill along the zero-entry pool can choose from a special holiday menu, including the following options: Labor Day Entrees ($15 Each) Pulled Pork Tacos: red cabbage slaw, tropical salsa, ancho sauce, grilled flour tortillas. Big Country Burger: certified angus beef, smoked cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, burger sauce. Grilled Chicken Club: grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, provolone cheese, basil aioli. The Big “B” Dog: 10 oz angus beef frank, grilled pineapple relish, calypso sauce. Labor Day Handcrafted Cocktails ($16 Each) The Red, White & B! Margarita: tequila blanco, strawberry puree, blue curacao and red sugar topped with a bomb pop. Backyard Tea: spiced rum, black tea, fresh lemonade, dehydrated lemon. Florida Sangria: vodka, white grape juice, prosecco, dragon fruit. B Resort & Spa’s Pool Bar and Grill is open daily from 11am-6pm (weather permitting). B Resort & Spa, is a boutique hotel experience that offers a mix of modern sophistication and playful, family-friendly fun. Located in the Disney Springs Area, this luxurious resort boasts 394 stylishly appointed guestrooms and suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the area’s lakes, theme parks and evening fireworks celebrations. The resort features a unique blend of modern amenities and chic sophistication catering to discerning travelers looking for a refreshing escape and convenient access to Walt Disney World with complimentary shuttle transportation. For more information check out the B Resort & Spa's website. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

This Labor Day Weekend, Will's Pub is throwing an all weekend birthday party to celebrate 28 whole years around the sun! Ever present Mills 50 venue, Will's Pub has been bringing live music to Orlando locals for 28 years now, and to celebrate Will's is having an all weekend birthday bash. This popular come-as-you-are indie music joint has played host to burgeoning acts of all descriptions over the years, and is must play for many bands. This weekend's party was actually due to kick off on Wednesday night, but sadly Hurricane Idalia had other ideas, so Wednesday nights show featuring Ben Nichols, Oliver Peck, and Lulu and the Black Sheep was cancelled. Tonight, Thursday, August 31 the part kicks off proper with Orlando's very own Gargamel! together with Polkadot Cadaver and Flagman. Tomorrow night, Friday, Sept. 1, its the turn of Lil Indie’s Kaleigh Baker to keep the party going with Someday Honey, plus Bengali 500. If you can handle the pace, night three on Saturday, Sept. 3 sees M.A.C.E., Vegan Butcher, The Hamiltons, Teen Agers and Panther Camp take to the stage! Happy birthday Will's, cheers to another 28 years!! For Sunday, Will's is taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane with a "Throw-Back Juke Box Party" featuring DJ Spank and live cover sets featuring members of M.A.C.E., Fat Timmy, Bunaand and Flagman. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

UCF makes first football appearance as Big 12 Conference members today, and UCF are ready to welcome the Knight Nation back to the bounce house with exciting new additions! A new era has arrived! Today, Thursday, August 31, UCF opens its Big 12 era at home vs. Kent State, and UCF are ready to welcome back the Knight Nation! For its inaugural season in the Big 12 Conference, UCF has unveiled a range of enhancements especially for the fans to enjoy in the 2023 season. Here are the “Big Things” Knight fans can look forward to this season at the Bounce House: New: In-house DJ now added for all games. Enhanced visibility and improved connectivity with upgraded LED-colored lighting and advanced 5G technology throughout the FBC Mortgage Stadium. Cashless: FBC Mortgage Stadium will be a fully cashless stadium beginning this year. Newly Branded Bounce House Live at IOA Plaza: Get ready to immerse yourself in the pregame party at the newly branded Bounce House Live at IOA Plaza! Here'swhat's in store for you: South Lawn: Experience the Corona Tailgate Concert Series and the NEW Yuengling Bar (21+). North Lawn: Enjoy exciting activations, sponsored activities, and the Knightro’s Kids Club with inflatables, a Mini Football Field (select games), and more to keep the little ones entertained all season long! Gameday Traditions – Save this for your Gameday Timeline leading up to kick-off : Knight walk – Meet at the Charging Knight at Bounce House live on IOA plaza and Greet the Team – 2hours 15 mins before kick-off. Tailgate Concert Series Presented by Corona – The Concert starts 2 hours – 90 mins before kick-off. March to Victory – Join band, cheer, and Knightro - 90 Mins before Kick off on East Plaza Drive . First Bounce Pregame Show – be in your seats for all the pregame Bounce 30 minutes before kick-off – you don’t want to miss this! Team Run out – Happening at 4:07 mins left before kick-off. Concessions: The big new is that this season, fans can enjoy diverse offerings, including limited edition Big 12 Matchup collectible souvenir cups, Big 12-themed menus, Powerade SpaceU Themed Concession Stands, and more. New Concessions items include: Huey Magoos Chicken Tenders + Fries (Stand 122) Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream (Concourse) Veggie Wraps @ Stadium Classics (Stand 108) Cheetos Popcorn and Cheetos Pretzel @ Stadium Classics (Stand 108) Churro Bites with Chocolate Sauce @ Senor Knightro’s (Stand 120) Big 12 Eats @Knight Nation Grill (Stand 113) – Specialized food item showcasing the flavors of the Big 12. New on the concourse: Grab and Go (Snack/Drink) locations on the concourse for faster concession transactions to get you back to your seat quicker (located inside 126 and 104). Filtered water bottle filling stations with touchless technology are located by the student section entrance and at both Frank Gay Cool Zone Locations. Premium Areas: Upgraded fencing in the North Field Cabana and Carl Black and Gold Cabana New upgraded service/food and beverage call systems in Field Cabanas and Suites New and upgraded décor in Carl Black & Gold Cabana Upgraded food service stations and décor in 3MG Club New and upgraded menu items in Suites, Field Cabanas, and 3MG Clu Gameday Reminders: Arrive early: Beat the Crowds: Arriving early is the key to catching all the action! With sold-out capacity crowds, we recommend arriving early to ensure a smooth entry and avoid missing any part of the game. UCF Football Schedule For 2023 August 31 (Thursday): Kent State, 7 p.m. ET on FS1 September 9: at Boise State, 7 p.m. ET on FS1 September 16: Villanova, 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+ September 23: at Kansas State September 30: Baylor (family weekend) October 7: at Kansas October 21: at Oklahoma October 28: West Virginia (homecoming) November 4: at Cincinnati November 11: Oklahoma State November 18: at Texas Tech November 25: Houston December 2: Big 12 Championship, noon ET For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

The aaction packed Tom Cruise blockbuster, Top Gun: Maverick soars into Harry P. Leu Gardens this Friday night, one of the best action movies to experience on the big screen! Movie Night at Leu Gardens return tomorrow night, Friday, September 1, 2023 with one of best action films of recent years. Top Gun: Maverick stars Tom Cruise in his highest grossing movie ever. After thirty years, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must confront ghosts of his past when he leads TOP GUN's elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it... Whether you have never seen this movie, or you've seen it several times already, Top Gun: Maverick is a movie you can never get enough off! Enjoy the movie in an outdoor setting within Orlando’s most beautiful garden. Pack a dinner picnic basket and seating, oh and alcohol is permitted! This movie is rated PG13, children under 13 years of age require accompanying parent or adult guardian, weather permitting. Cost: $7.00 adult, $5.00 child (4-17 years of age), plus tax and online fees. Children under 3 years of age are required to have a free ticket. Movie tickets are availing online only at leugardens.org. Gardens open at 6.00 p.m., Movie time 8.00 p.m. (once it gets dark enough) It is best to arrive 30 minutes prior to movie time due to location of the movie area in the gardens. Please bring in your dinner/seating when you enter. Tickets will not available at the door. Check in ends 30 minutes after the movie starts. Parking is free. If parking is full please park on main roads where it is legal or off Nebraska on Leu Gardens’ grass. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

It's the weekend and with no shortage of things to do here in Orlando, we've chosen all the fun and FREE EVENTS that are taking place throughout the weekend here in the city beautiful. Best FREE Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend Friday, September 1, 2023 Saturday, September 2, 2023 Sunday, September 3, 2023 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise Weekly, 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 will begin at 3:00pm and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate. Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza Weekly, Every Friday Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza in Winter Garden. Art After Dark at Lake Nona Weekly, Every Friday Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm, and it's a perfect free night out for the whole family. Enjoy a stroll through the Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while to enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon. Sunset Walk Fired-up Fridays Weekly, Every Friday Friday nights, the Promenade at Sunset Walk presents Fired-Up Fridays, a free Car & Truck Show event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Featuring music by DJ Scotty B and Company, plus the very best regional live bands. The Promenade is home to over 2 dozen restaurants, retail shops, movie theaters, and entertainment options, located just ½ mile from the intersection of State Road 429 and U.S. 192, at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. FREE admission and parking. Little Listeners at Altamonte Library Weekly, Every Friday Experience stories brought to life at Altamonte Library with fun books, interactive rhymes and craft activities during Little Listeners Storytime every Friday at 11 a.m. Sessions are tailored for ages 3 to 5 to help foster a love of reading. Sessions run for 30 minutes. Parents must stay with child. Reservations are required. Free Bingo Night at District Eat and Play Oviedo Weekly, Every Friday Free Bingo each Friday night at District Eat and Play Oviedo Mall, Oviedo at 6pm. Labor Day Weekend Celebration Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4, 2023 Celebrate the “Unofficial End of Summer” at the Promenade at Sunset Walk! Enjoy four fun filled days and nights of live music, entertainment, bands, DJ’s, street performers, car shows, amazing food, and so much more. With free admission, and free parking, the Promenade at Sunset Walk is a fabulous outdoor Entertainment district featuring over two dozen unique restaurants and shops, with live music and entertainment nightly. First Friday Food Trucks in Clermont Friday, September 1, 2023 A Clermont First Friday tradition! Join your family and friends Downtown for live music and food trucks. Each month is a little different than the last, so get set to try some new tastes as well as some popular favorites. First Friday in Eustis Friday, September 1, 2023 The family-friendly monthly street parties host a wide variety of food, vendors and live music! Check out First Friday in Historic Downtown Eustis each First Friday! First Friday Park Party in Lake Mary Friday, September 1, 2023 Kick off the month at the First Friday Park Party, located in Central Park in Lake Mary, FL! Come enjoy refreshments and entertainment in the beer and wine garden, Sandy Back Porch with live music, kids activities such as crafts and inflatable carnival games, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend Saturday, September 1 - Sunday, September 2, 2023 During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US. Click here for details. Valid cardholders can access free admission the first full weekend every month to the following museums: • Orlando Science Center: 407-514-2000, 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 • History Center: 407-836-8500, 65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801 • Polasek Museum & Garden: 407-647-6294, 633 Osceola Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 • Orlando Museum of Art: 407-896-4231, 2416 North Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 • Mennello Museum of Art: 407-246-4278, 900 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 • Museum of Arts & Sciences: 386-255-0285, 352 S. Nova Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 • Florida Aquarium: 813-273-4000, 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602 License-Free Fishing Days Saturday, September 1, 2023 License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both residents and non-residents. Labor Day Weekend Celebration Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4, 2023 Celebrate the “Unofficial End of Summer” at the Promenade at Sunset Walk! Enjoy four fun filled days and nights of live music, entertainment, bands, DJ’s, street performers, car shows, amazing food, and so much more. With free admission, and free parking, the Promenade at Sunset Walk is a fabulous outdoor Entertainment district featuring over two dozen unique restaurants and shops, with live music and entertainment nightly. Saturday Special at Pioneer Village Weekly, Every Saturday Visit Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek 2491 Babb Road, Kissimmee every Saturday morning and enjoy a special activity. All materials will be provided with admission and is great for all ages. Disney Springs Kids Club Weekly, 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. Live Music on the Lawn in Lake Nona Weekly, 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 11am – 3pm every Saturday! Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise Weekly, 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 and all cars registered can participate. The Classic Car Show is free for participants and free for the public to attend. It’s the perfect outing for families of every generation, young and old, to enjoy. Show Car Saturday Night at Promenade at Sunset Walk Weekly, Every Saturday Storybook Adventures Weekly, Every Saturday Each week, begin your free Storybook Adventures tour at the St Cloud Police substation on 10th street to pick up a map that will lead you on a stroll through downtown St. Cloud. the map will take you to specific locations to glance into the storefronts of participating businesses, reading one page at a time until you complete that week’s story! On Saturday at 10 am, the host business welcomes you to meet the author and the first 20 families in attendance will receive a free book to have autographed and take photos, plus, there will be an extra treat from the host business. Orlando Area Saturday Farmers Markets Weekly, Every Saturday The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. in beautiful Historic Winter Garden. 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. 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. 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. 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, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend Saturday, September 1 - Sunday, September 2, 2023 During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US. Click here for details. Valid cardholders can access free admission the first full weekend every month to the following museums: • Orlando Science Center: 407-514-2000, 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 • History Center: 407-836-8500, 65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801 • Polasek Museum & Garden: 407-647-6294, 633 Osceola Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789 • Orlando Museum of Art: 407-896-4231, 2416 North Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803 • Mennello Museum of Art: 407-246-4278, 900 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 • Museum of Arts & Sciences: 386-255-0285, 352 S. Nova Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 • Florida Aquarium: 813-273-4000, 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602 Camping World's Official Pre-Game Block Parties September 3, 2023 Get ready for Labor Day Weekend in Orlando with the official Camping World Kickoff Pre-Game Block Parties! Taking place at Wall Street Plaza and Orange Ave for a three-day extravaganza filled with live music, delicious food, and exciting games. Whether you're a football fan or just looking for a fun time, this event has something for everyone. Labor Day Weekend Celebration Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4, 2023 Celebrate the “Unofficial End of Summer” at the Promenade at Sunset Walk! Enjoy four fun filled days and nights of live music, entertainment, bands, DJ’s, street performers, car shows, amazing food, and so much more. With free admission, and free parking, the Promenade at Sunset Walk is a fabulous outdoor Entertainment district featuring over two dozen unique restaurants and shops, with live music and entertainment nightly. Ren Fair at The Renaissance Theatre Company Weekly, Every Sunday Renaissance Fair at The Ren, is a unique outdoor and indoor event, featuring drag shows, live music, and more. Diverse and Queer-friendly, 18+. Shops! Vendors, Artists, Crafts, Food Vendors/Trucks, Plants, Merchandise. Orlando Area Sunday Farmers Markets Weekly, 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 week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors here 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. 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. 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. Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors. THIS & EVERY WEEKEND Disney Springs Disney Springs is a wonderful place to waste away a few hours or more, and it's free to visit, and parking is free too. Stroll through Town Center at Disney Springs to view vibrant displays from talented artists at the Art Walk, let the kids enjoy the interactive fountains, while everyone will love checking out a unique collection of stores including The Coca Cola Store, M&M's World, Lego Imagination Center and more. You can take a break at The Welcome Center with air conditioning, comfy chairs and freeice water. Enjoy the free entertainment atmultiple locations where individual musicians and bands perform in the evening, plus House of Blues frequently offers free live music at its Front Porch Bar, Raglan Road usually has free live music on their patio, and on a Saturday morning there is even a free kids club with lots of entertainment! Disney's Boardwalk Disney’s BoardWalk is gorgeous, built around a lake and is beautifully themed to be reminiscent of Cape May or Coney Island in the 1940s. It’s free to enter and fun just walking around and enjoying the atmosphere, in the evening you can enjoy street performers (jugglers, comedians, fire-eaters, jazz ensembles, etc.), and at any time of the day or nigh you can take a trip on a friendship boat! Walt Disney World Monorail Transportation You can take three different Monorail rides at Walt Disney World, all for FREE. The inner Monorail circles the three Monorail resorts, Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian. You can get off and explore each resort, or just enjoy the ride and the view, as often as you wish, altho at night you might just want to stop at the Contemporary and enjoy the spectacular view of the fireworks from the balcony, and yes its free. You can also ride the express Monorail that just goes between the Ticket and Transportation Center and the Magic Kingdom for the same view, but no stops at the resorts, although this can get very busy! The third option is the longest, and the Monorail from the Ticket and Transportation Center to Epcot is also a nice trip with great views of the resort, and you get to ride through the inside of Epcot for a great view of the park. Walt Disney World Water Transportation All of the water transportation options at Walt Disney World are free, and offer a relaxing way to enjoy the resort from the water, and is amazing day or night. Options include taking a friendship boat and cruising the loop around Crescent Lake, which visits Epcot, Boardwalk, Yacht/Beach Club, Swan/Dolphin, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios without going into the parks. Take the boat that visits the Magic Kingdom, Contemporary, Wilderness Lodge and Ft. Wilderness, or the boat that visits the Polynesian, Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom. Or another great option is the Water Taxi from Disney Springs to Port Orleans or Old Key West and back, along the Sassagoula River. Disney Skyliner Transportation You can ride the Disney Skyliner cable-car system for free, and this is a great option to get some great views of Walt Disney World from above. You can get on and off at Art of Animation/Pop Century Resorts, Caribbean Beach Resort, Riviera Resort and at Epcot and Hollywood Studios. In addition to taking a scenic ride, you can get off at one of the Skyliner resorts and take a stroll and explore for free. Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk is a lively entertainment complex just before the entrance to Universal Studios and Islands Of Adventure, it’s FREE to enter and there is so much to do. Parking is costly during the day, but at most times of the year, parking after 6 pm is free. At CityWalk you can stroll, take in the atmosphere and simply enjoy people watching, or you can ride the free water taxi to the resorts and explore, a must do is the opera filled Italian piazza at Loews’ Portofino Bay Hotel. Back at CityWalk the kids will enjoy cooling off in the splash pad, and the adults will love the free nightly entertainment including outdoor DJ, stilt walkers and more. ICON Park Orlando Located in the heart of Orlando's International Drive, ICON Park offers attractions, dining, shoppings, entertainment and more. Not only is there a ton to see and do at ICON Park, admission to the complex is always free, plus parking is free too! It's a great place to stroll or simply sit back, relax and enjoy nightly light shows and people-watching on the central green, all without spending any money. Parks, Gardens and the Great Outdoors Orlando is blessed with an abundance of parks, gardens, and the chance to escape the tourists and enjoy the great outdoors where you'll get the chance to become one with nature. The variety of parks, gardens, nature trails, bike trails and more here in Orlando is breathtaking, get outside and enjoy! Lake Eola Park Lake Eola Park is a must visit, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, with a sidewalk that circles the lake 0.9 miles in length, making it easy for visitors to keep track of their walking or running Relax amid beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of Orlando’s skyline and the gorgeous Lake Eola, enjoy the swans and other birds inhabiting the park, or you can check out a free concert, movie or a play in the Walt Disney Amphitheater. Harry P Leu Gardens Explore an amazing botanical oasis nearly 50-acres minutes from Downtown Orlando. Harry P Leu Gardens features landscaped grounds and lakes, with walking trails all shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias. Free entry days at Leu Gardens are offered on select Mondays throughout the year, check the website for details. The UCF Arboretum The Arboretum of the University of Central Florida is located on the main campus of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, United States. Covering 80 acres, it contains more than 600 species of plants, including more than 100 bromeliads, in cultivated gardens. Lake Lotus Park Lake Lotus Park is the City of Altamonte Springs’ nature preserve. The total area is approximately 150 acres, including 120 acres of woods and wetlands. The park is a diverse, natural habitat that provides limitless natural encounters with flora and fauna. Oakland Nature Preserve West of Orlando, just 30 minutes from the attractions and nestled between Winter Garden and Clermont in the beautiful Town of Oakland, lies a "hidden gem." Oakland Nature Preserve is a150-acre preserve offering environmental education and ecotourism activities for visitors of all ages. Mead Botanical Garden With 47 acres to explore in Winter Park, your senses will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the garden. Mead Botanical Garden offers hiking trails, creek, boardwalk, tall pine trees, greenhouse, butterfly garden, and pond that’s home to turtles, fish and wading birds. Kraft Azalea Garden This 5.22-acre public garden is located on the shore of Lake Maitland and is open year round from 8 a.m. until dusk. Kraft Azalea Garden is a beautiful park is shaded by enormous cypress trees that add to the old Florida charm of the 13-acre property Orlando Urban Trail The Orlando Urban Trail is located near Downtown Orlando and is considered the spine of Orlando’s trail network. The trail is approximately three miles long and runs from Lake Highland through Loch Haven Park, to Mead Garden in Winter Park. Highlights include connections to six lakes, Orlando Cultural Park, and the Gaston Edwards Trail. West Orange Trail The West Orange Trail is a 22-mile long multi-use rail trail. The paved trail passes through downtown Oakland, Winter Garden, and Apopka with most of its length built on old railroad alignments. Lake Nona Sculpture Garden The Lake Nona Sculpture Garden is a 50,000 square-foot outdoor space designed for the exploration and discovery of a distinguished selection of sculptures from one of the world’s largest private art collections, The Lewis Collection. Orlando Wetlands Park The Orlando Wetlands Park is a man-made wetland designed to provide advanced treatment for reclaimed water from the City of Orlando and other local cities. The Park is 1650 acres in size and located in Christmas, Florida. Visitors can visit the Park seven days a week, between sunrise and sunset, to enjoy primitive and passive activities including, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding, and Guided Tours Cranes Roost Park Cranes Roost Park is at the heart of Uptown Altamonte surrounding Cranes Roost Lake. The lake is encircled by one mile of continuous walkway with benches and covered seating areas. Within the 45-acre park is a European-style plaza including a choreographed fountain show, a 62-foot picturesque tower and the Eddie Rose Amphitheater which features stadium-style seating and a one-of-a-kind floating stage. The Seminole Wekiva Trail The nearly 14 mile Seminole Wekiva Trail is a paved recreational trail that has been designated as one of Seminole County's Showcase Trails because of its length, beauty, and accommodation of many users. The section of the trail that runs west of the I-4 trail overpass to the County line at the Wekiva River is also a designated part of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Dr. P. Phillips Community Park Dr. P. Phillips Community Park provides a range of amenities for the whole family to enjoy, including playgrounds, splash pad, plus sports fields, picnic areas & a dog run Wekiva Island Central Florida’s favorite watering hole Wekiva Island. Located just north of Orlando, Wekiva Island offers visitors the chance to experience the incredible natural springs in Florida. Explore the pristine Wekiva River and its fascinating Florida wildlife with more than 2,000 square feet of Island fun. Artlando Grab a map from the DT Orlando Information Center and go on a self-guided tour of downtown Orlando's streets to discover the contemporary sculptures which are Art Orlando. Not only will you get to know Downtown as you walk around, you’ll be seriously impressed by these stunning works of art. Orlando Murals Take a walk through downtown Orlando, and you’ll discover art in unexpected places, including larger-than-life butterflies, a vintage Orlando postcard, hanging gardens, even a parking garage covered with murals, and the latest downtown mural, Unbelievable Real! East End Market The East End Market is a neighborhood market & food hall in the Audubon Park Garden District of Orlando featuring a vast array of artisanal vendors in one marketplace, from bakers to pasta makers to coffee roasters. Church Street Station The unofficial centre of Downtown Orlando, Church Street really is the place to go for first-timers wanting to get to know the city a little better. It’s home to some of the city’s best restaurants, a bustling nightlife scene and the iconic Railroad Depot (that now sits alongside the newly-built ‘SunRail’). For more than 100 years, Church Street has been the heart of downtown Orlando. The revitalized Church Street Station continues this tradition, offering an eclectic mix of dining, entertainment, retail and business for locals and tourists alike. Discover several clubs, theatres, shopping dining and more! Plus, check out the iconic ad historic Railroad Depot, that sits alongside the modern SunRail station. Celebration Town Center Travel back in time to find the town of Celebration in Kissimmee, a planned community originally developed by the Walt Disney Company. This is a pedestrian-friendly, wonderful small town where you can explore the old-fashioned downtown, including Market Street, and Lakeside Promenade, or you can enjoy the miles of walking paths and nature trails. On Market Street there is various events throughout the year including craft festivals, antique car shows, and a wonderful holiday event where it snows on Market Street every night. Check out the events calendar for more details. Old Orlando Mixing architecture and history is a great way to spend the day and learn more about downtown Orlando with a self-guided Historic Districts Walking Tour. You’ll learn about structures that were designed and built when horses were still clopping along Church Street and see how they’ve been adapted for modern uses. The Downtown Orlando Historic District Self-Guided Walking Tour gives you the opportunity to experience Orlando history first hand. This self-guided walking tour is available online. Thornton Park Just east of the central Lake Eola, you’ll find this cool and quiet neighbourhood that really feels like you’ve escaped the city for an out-of-town suburb. This charming neighborhood is home to some of Orlando's best restaurants, hip cafés, cool galleries and a few bistros, all set around some ever-so-quaint old cobbled streets. Well worth a few hours to stretch your legs and take in the sights and sounds of Thornton Park. Campus Tour At Rollins College From the sparkling waters of Lake Virginia to the energy of the residential halls, Rollins College’s 80-acre campus really has to be seen to be believed. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the campus by booking a spot on one of the daily campus tours or by signing up for one of the special on-campus events Dinky Dock Spend a day at the beach in Winter Park. Dinky Dock is a 1.56-acre year-round park and offers a fishing pier and boat ram.Yes there is a beach and swimming is permitted. Winter Park The Orange County city of Winter Park, situated north of Orlando, was once considered a winter resort. Today, the arts- and culture-filled city of Winter Park includes Rollins College and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Natural Art. Winter Park is also is a nature lover's destination. In Winter Park you'ill find more than 70 parks, all home to various events, festivals and celebrations throughout the year, plus don't miss the dining, shopping, the arts and more in the Park Avenue District. Winter Garden Nestled on beautiful Lake Apopka about 20 minutes west of Orlando, this former citrus town established in 1908 is known for its many recreational amenities, events and historical assets. Winter Garden is home to the Garden Theatre, the SoBo Gallery and Art Center, several museums and the Downtown Pavilion, which is home to the Winter Garden Farmers Market that is held every Saturday morning. Whatever You Do This Weekend, Have An Awesome Time! 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Welcome to another weekend of things to do here in Orlando, as always, we've selected the best events that are taking place throughout the weekend. Enjoy! The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend! Multi-Day Events Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023 MULTI-DAY EVENTS The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Now - November 18, 2023 The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is dishing up delights at Walt Disney World Resort now through until November 18, 2023. Get ready to sip and savor at more than 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, including returning favorites such as The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Canada, India and Spain. Several new Global Marketplaces will open later during the festival as summer turns to fall. The festival has also welcomed back the popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare at America Gardens Theatre. And don’t forget to commemorate your EPCOT visit by bringing festival magic home with official event merchandise including apparel, home décor, trading pins and more. Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld Orlando Now - September 4, 2023 When the sun goes down, the night comes to life at SeaWorld’s Summer Spectacular! Stay late all summer to immerse yourself in exotic worlds of light and music and experience your favorite SeaWorld attractions in a whole new way. Dance the night away with world-class DJs for a family-friendly party beneath the waves. Then end the night with Ignite, a fireworks spectacular that brings the brilliance of the sea to the sky above. Craft Beer Festival at SeaWorld Orlando Now - September 4, 2023 SeaWorld is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers. SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival features more than 100 crafts brews, wines, seltzers, and cocktails. Sample an unbeatable mix of domestic and local Florida favorites. Plus savor more than 15 food items expertly paired to match your preferred brew. And to top it all off, festive entertainment will keep the party going all day long. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Select Nights, Now - November 1, 2023 Get ready for a spooktacular celebration with plenty of tricks and treats at this year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, happening now through November 1, 2023. Enjoy spellbinding entertainment including shows, a parade, fireworks, Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best, and so much more. This limited-capacity, nighttime event starts at 7 pm and allows guests to experience shorter wait times on attractions, themed food and beverage and more Halloween Horror Nights At Universal Orlando Resort Select Nights September 1 - November 4, 2023 Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Orlando Resort is huge, its one of the biggest Halloween events in Florida, and features horror of all genres, from cinematic greats and crazed cult favorites to the park’s original abominations, and each year the legend grows and the experience reaches beyond your wildest nightmares. Halloween Horror Nights 32 includes 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones and live entertainment. This year's haunted houses include The Exorcist: Believer, Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count, Universal Monsters: Unmasked, Stranger Things 4, and The Last of Us.. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Bier Fest Now - September 4, 2023 Park guests can toast delicious brews and soar on epic thrill rides at Busch Gardens’ beer-inspired food festival. A slice of Bavaria returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as the park celebrates its fan-favorite Bier Fest event, Friday – Sunday from July 21 through Sept. 4, including Labor Day. This popular event, now in its sixth consecutive year, allows guests to sip, sample and savor classic German flavors while enjoying tunes from rising local artists. Bier Fest is included with park admission. Food & Beverage available at an additional cost. Gaylord Palms Resort Summer Of More Now - September 4, 2023 Gaylord Palms Resort is inviting guests to a Summer of More with their regal court an band of spirited buccaneers for plenty of pirate and princess fun. Guests will find a treasure trove of shows and activities, hands-on experiences, fun-in-the- sun at Cypress Springs Water Park and pirate- and princess-themed décor across the 64-acre resort. During the event, families can create treasures in a craft clubhouse, look for jewels in a puzzle- filled escape room, stroll through remnants of a pirate galleon, embark on a plundering scavenger hunt, see a family films at the resort’s water park, and more. Visit Orlando Magical Dining Now - October 1, 2023 Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is back, celebrating Orlando's eateries, now in its 18th year, locals and visitors alike love this event, which is on now through Oct. 1, 2023, offering 6 full weeks and 45 delicious days of amazing food at a bargain price! With more than 115 of Orlando’s best restaurants serving up three-course prix-fixe menus for either $40 or $60, as part of a new tiered menu system, Magical Dining is a great way to get out and explore Orlando's vibrant dining scene and discover new favorites for a really great price. This year’s roster brings 16 new restaurants to the dining program, as well as seven restaurants recognized by the MICHELIN Guide. Visit Orlando’s Magical Nights is also back, encouraging diners to turn their night on the town into an affordable, end-of-the-summer Orlando staycation with special savings and offers. Labor Day Weekend Celebration September 1 - September 4, 2023 Celebrate the “Unofficial End of Summer” at the Promenade at Sunset Walk! Enjoy four fun filled days and nights of live music, entertainment, bands, DJ’s, street performers, car shows, amazing food, and so much more. With free admission, and free parking, the Promenade at Sunset Walk is a fabulous outdoor Entertainment district featuring over two dozen unique restaurants and shops, with live music and entertainment nightly. Great Irish Hooley at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant. September 1 - September 4, 2023 Need a good dose of authentic Irish music? Then you’re in for a treat at Central Florida’s only authentic Irish and roots music festival--the Great Irish Hooley at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant. This intimate music experience returns to Disney Springs this Labor Day Weekend, September 1 - 4, featuring top Irish bands playing everything from trad and folk to Celt grass and blues. Disney On Ice presents Magic In The Stars September 1 - September 4, 2023 Make a wish and hold on tight as Disney On Ice brings beloved Disney stories to life! Disney On Ice presents Magic In The Stars, features the most Disney characters ever in one show, including the on-ice debuts of Frozen 2 and Raya and the Last Dragon. The all-star cast includes 56 of your favorite Disney stars, including Mirabel, Woody and Buzz, Tiana, Moana, and more! See the show in Orlando on September 1 - 3, at downtown's Amway Center, where you will be one of the first to see this all-new show. Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab Weekly, 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. The actors make up songs, scenes and characters right in front of your eyes with the help of the audience’s suggestions and participation. Appropriate for all ages. 7 pm. King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab Weekly, 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. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses. The winning team stays for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings. By the end there can only be one King of the Hill! 9 pm. GLO Summer Nights at Grande Lakes Orlando Every Saturday - September 2, 2023 Grande Lakes Orlando invites guests to celebrate the summer in style with the introduction of "GLO Summer Nights," an exhilarating seasonal celebration in honor of the resort's 20th anniversary. Boasting signature weekly fireworks displays in addition to spectacular glow-charged nights at the recently debuted Grande Lakes Waterpark, alongside an abundance of activations fit for every traveler, Grande Lakes Orlando has crafted a truly unforgettable summer experience all season long. Throughout the summer, Grande Lakes Orlando will play host to an array of experiences perfect for families and guests of all ages including dazzling fireworks displays that will take center stage every Saturday evening. Summertoberfest Every Saturday - September 2, 2023 Celebrate German culture at Summertoberfest at Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee. This is a lively event with music, food, and beer. Enjoy traditional tunes, dance, and modern performances. Indulge in bratwurst, pretzels, and more. Sip on authentic German beers. Family-friendly activities and contests included. Join us for a memorable day of joy and authentic German experiences. Prost! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 Art After Dark at Lake Nona Weekly, Every Friday Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll through our Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while to enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon. Sunset Walk Fired-up Fridays Weekly, Every Friday Friday nights, the Promenade at Sunset Walk presents Fired-Up Fridays, a free Car & Truck Show event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Featuring music by DJ Scotty B and Company, plus the very best regional live bands. Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza Weekly, Every Friday Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden, Centennial Plaza Gazebo. Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise Weekly, 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 will begin at 3:00pm and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate. Rusko x NITTI September 1, 2023 Rusko x NITTI comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 4 Amigos at Hard Rock Cafe & Live Orlando September 1, 2023 4 Amigos comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Get your tickets now! Candlelight: A Tribute to Bad Bunny September 1, 2023 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Orlando. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Bad Bunny at The Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight. Movie Night: Top Gun Maverick September 1, 2023 Enjoy an outdoor movie in Orlando’s most beautiful garden at Harry P. Leu Gardens. Pack a dinner picnic basket and seating, alcohol is permitted. Someday Honey and Bengali 600 September 1, 2023 Someday Honey and Bengali 600 featuring Kaleigh Baker, Mark Cunningham, Matt Walker, John Holt, and Sam Farmer live at Will's Pub. Camping World's Official Pre-Game Block Parties September 1, 2023 Get ready for Labor Day Weekend in Orlando with the official Camping World Kickoff Pre-Game Block Parties! Taking place at Wall Street Plaza and Orange Ave for a three-day extravaganza filled with live music, delicious food, and exciting games. Whether you're a football fan or just looking for a fun time, this event has something for everyone Friday Night see Tyler Farr LIVE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 Disney Springs Kids Club Weekly, 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. Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise Weekly, 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. Live Music on the Lawn in Lake Nona Weekly, 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! Show Car Saturday Nights at Promenade at Sunset Walk Weekly, 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. Classic Albums Live: Queen's A Night at the Opera September 2, 2023 Classic Albums Live: Queen's A Night at the Opera comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets on sale now! Eric Johnson's Treasure Tour September 2, 2023 Eric Johnson's Treasure Tour comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Teen Agers, Panther Camp, The Hamiltons, M.A.C.E. & Vegan Butcher September 2, 2023 Will's 28th Anniversary Weekend: Teen Agers, Panther Camp, The Hamiltons, M.A.C.E., and Vegan Butcher perform LIVE on Saturday September 2. Camping World's Official Pre-Game Block Parties September 2, 2023 Get ready for Labor Day Weekend in Orlando with the official Camping World Kickoff Pre-Game Block Parties! Taking place at Wall Street Plaza and Orange Ave for a three-day extravaganza filled with live music, delicious food, and exciting games. Whether you're a football fan or just looking for a fun time, this event has something for everyone Saturday Night see Chris Lane LIVE! Snakehips September 2, 2023 Snakehips comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! The Center 80s Homecoming September 2, 2023 Join The LGBT+ Center Orlando for a totally rad night at the 80’s Homecoming event! Get ready to step back in time and relive the glorious decade of big hair, neon colors, and unforgettable music at The Abbey. Expect a night filled with nostalgic vibes, epic dance-offs, and a lively atmosphere that will transport you back to the days of MTV and cassette tapes. Grab your friends, dress to impress, and get ready to dance the night away! Orlando Area Saturday Farmers Markets Weekly, Every Saturday The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. in beautiful Historic Winter Garden. 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. 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. 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. 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, SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 Labor Day Bash: DJ Icey, Stanton Warriors & DJ Magic Mike September 3, 2023 Labor Day Bash comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Camping World's Official Pre-Game Block Parties September 3, 2023 Get ready for Labor Day Weekend in Orlando with the official Camping World Kickoff Pre-Game Block Parties! Taking place at Wall Street Plaza and Orange Ave for a three-day extravaganza filled with live music, delicious food, and exciting games. Whether you're a football fan or just looking for a fun time, this event has something for everyone. Camping World Kickoff: Florida State vs. LSU September 3, 2023 The Florida State Seminoles and LSU Tigers will face off in Orlando to open their 2023 seasons. The neutral-site game will be played on Sunday, September 3 and will be televised nationally on ESPN from Camping World Stadium. Get tickets now. Ren Fair at The Renaissance Theatre Company Weekly, Every Sunday Renaissance Fair at The Ren, is a unique outdoor and indoor event, featuring drag shows, live music, and more. Diverse and Queer-friendly, 18+. Shops! Vendors, Artists, Crafts, Food Vendors/Trucks, Plants, Merchandise. Orlando Area Sunday Farmers Markets Weekly, 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 week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors here 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. 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. 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. Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors Whatever You Decide To Do, Have A Great Weekend! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. 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Yummy news as Great American Cookies has opened a new location here in Orlando. Known for their cookie cakes for any occasion, Great American Cookies, the Original Cookie Cake franchise, has returned to the Orlando market with a new location. Situated in the Orlando International Premium Outlets, the new store has been converted from a Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip by FAT Brands, the parent company of Great American Cookies. Plus, the cookie chain has plans to continue its growth in Orlando with new locations set to open later this year. "We are beyond excited for Great American Cookies to re-enter the Orlando market and offer our signature Cookie Cakes and Cookies to the community once again," said Allison Lauenstein, President of the QSR Division at FAT Brands Inc. "Our brand has a rich history of creating memorable moments with our freshly baked Cookie Cakes, and we can't wait to continue that tradition in Orlando." Since 1977, Great American Cookies has baked up a reputation for not only being the creator of the Original Cookie Cake, but also for its famous chocolate chip cookie recipe. Other craveable menu items include Brownies and Double Doozies, delectable icing sandwiched between two cookies. The new Great American Cookies Orlando store is located at International Premium Outlets, 4955 International Dr., Unit 1C 02, Orlando, FL. 32819, and is open Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

The all new Disney On Ice spectacular "Into The Magic", featuring on-ice debuts of Frozen 2 and Raya and the Last Dragon, skates into downtown's Amway Center on Friday! Make a wish and hold on tight as Disney On Ice is bringing beloved Disney stories to life in a brand new show celebrating the Disney100 festivities. Into The Magic is the perfect way to celebrate a century of magic! Into The Magic will feature the most Disney characters ever seen in one show, including the on-ice debuts of Frozen 2 and Raya and the Last Dragon. The all-star cast includes 56 of your favorite Disney stars, including Mirabel, Woody and Buzz, Tiana, Moana, and more! This brand new spectacular premiers this weekend in Orlando on September 1 - 3, at downtown's Amway Center, where guests will be the first to see this all-new show. Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice where every story begins with a wish! Through cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes, and stunning set designs, this all-new production brings the brightest Disney stars to life. Join Disney On Ice for a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy through timeless tales and today’s favorites. The adventure begins when the north star shines brightly and descends upon Jiminy Cricket as he welcomes and reminds the audience that the most fantastic, magical things can happen, and it all starts with a wish. Pursue your dreams with Tiana, from The Princess and the Frog, as she strives to make her wish come true of opening a restaurant come true. Discover the power of three wishes with Aladdin when he finds a magic lamp in the Cave of Wonders. Reminisce with Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, and Rapunzel as they remind us to never stop wishing and dreaming. Watch as Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon debuts live on-ice and ascends into the air lifting the show to higher heights as the strong warrior performs an aerial acro-pole routine. For the first time on ice, escape “Into the Unknown” with Elsa and Anna from Frozen 2, hit the road with Disney and Pixar’s Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater as they cruise on the ice to “Life Is A Highway,” and reconnect with Toy Story’s Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Rex, and Hamm. Travel to the mountains of Colombia where the Madrigal family lives, unlock the magic found in the family’s casita, and find out why “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” Set sail with Moana on her canoe into the open ocean to witness her encourage Te Kā to “Know Who You Are” and transform into Te Fiti. In the end, audiences will learn that everyone has dreams they want to come true, but the brightest light shines inside of YOU! Each and every one of you is a STAR! So, shine bright and let your stories light up the night sky! For more than 40 years, Disney On Ice has captivated audiences in over 75 countries through 2,500 performances. Disney On Ice has been seen by over 12 million people and is the longest-running character experience outside of Disney Parks! For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site