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Enjoy a fun adventure through Casselberry, the New Hope For Kids Holiday Bike Ride is the perfect occasion for you and your family to feel the wonder and excitement this time of year brings! The 21st annual New Hope For Kids Holiday Bike Ride takes place this year on Saturday, December 9, 2023. This fun adventure through Casselberry is the perfect occasion for you and your family to feel the wonder and excitement this time of year brings! As hundreds of bicycle riders cruise through a little over 5 miles of brightly lit neighborhoods, it is impossible to miss the joy of the season. Add to the evening’s festivities by adorning your bicycle with brightly colored lights, garlands or other holiday decorations. Be creative, but remember, think safety first! A truly unique experience, this NIGHT ride includes games, music, and refreshments! Come join us and see why this event has become a family favorite! The location will once again be South Seminole Academy. The ride is a $10 donation in advance and $12 the night of the event. Children under 10 ride for free. To register now, click here. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

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, October 13, 2023 Saturday, October 14, 2023 Sunday, October 15, 2023 MULTI-DAY EVENTS Annual Great Scott Farms Fall Festival Saturdays and Sundays, Now – November 26, 2023 At Great Scott Farms, 26216 County Road Mount Dora 32757, get lost in a huge 6.5 acre corn maze! Jump on a huge jumping pillow, slide down a 60ft super slide, play on the giant castle-like playground and much more! You can take an audio tour of the farm on the hay ride while learning about what they grow and their history. Check out their Market, Cafe, and food vendors. 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. Southern Hills Farm Fall Festival Thursday - Sunday, Now - November 12. 2023 The 8th Annual Fall Festival located at 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714, is happening each Thursday-Sunday between Sept. 23 and Nov. 12. Fall Festival Fun Includes: Kids Zone, 5-acre corn maze, farm wagon rides, yard games, U-pick sunflower and zinnia fields, pumpkin patch barn with a wide variety of beautiful and unique pumpkins of all sizes and colors, beautiful rooftop deck, picture perfect photo op areas for your fall family photos, and more! Enjoy our delicious apple cider donuts, blueberry lemonade, frozen and hot apple cider, blueberry cobbler, pumpkin muffins and more from their vintage Airstream turned bakery. The Showcase Of Citrus Pumpkin Ponderosa and Fall Festival Now - November 12, 2023 The Showcase of Citrus is once again hosting its popular Pumpkin Ponderosa and Fall festivities The entire family is invited to enjoy fall at The Showcase of Citrus located at 15051 Frank Jarrell Rd Clermont 34714. The Pumpkin Ponderosa and Fall Festival begins September 23 with thousands of pumpkins, the world's biggest monster truck rides, exotic animals, gem mining, playgrounds, and more. There will be themed alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages at the bars, and of course pumpkin treats! Harvest Holler Corn Maze Now - November 12, 2023 Harvest Holler Corn Maze 950 Tavares Rd., Polk City 33868, is a real working family farm with animals, activities and of course, the Corn Maze! Sit on a hay bale, drink some true southern sweet tea or lemonade and relish the time with your family. Maw-Maw’s Country store has some of the most amazing cobblers you have ever tasted and Paw-Paw’s Vittles features true country eats that will remind you of time at the County Fai Nosf3ratu at The Ren Theater Select Days, Now - November 5, 2023 Nosferatu is returning to Orlando for year 3! Renaissance Theatre Company have revealed that the re-re-vamped adult horror experience Nosferatu is back following a sold out run in 2022. This years experience has been totally re-vamped, so returning guests will join new patrons to experience it all for the first time. Every inch of the Ren's 15,468 square foot warehouse in Downtown Orlando will be converted into an exciting maze of elaborately designed shadowy scenes, with the audience moves from room to room, encountering performers behind every secret door. The great thing about this experience is that every guest has a unique experience, with the cast of 32 vampires leading the audience into hidden corners of the building, where they play out scary, and sexy scenarios during the 90-minute experience. One the experience is over, new this year is VBar, the sexy nightclub where thirsty vampires meet their prey opens late for a completely different experience. Sexy vampires, live entertainment, and bloody good cocktails. See the show, stay for the party. Nosferatu is for adults 18+ Strong sexuality including nudity. Sadism, blood, gore, and violent themes. Expect haze and fog, strobing and moving lights, complete darkness. Loud sounds and music throughout. Audience will move from space to space through dark corridors on foot. Check out rentheatre.com for details. Halloween Horror Nights At Universal Orlando Resort Select Nights Now - 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. Scream-A-Geddon Now - November 4, 2023 If you go down to the woods this spooky season your in for a horrific surprise... Scream-A-Geddon in Dade City is BACK! Spread across 20 acres in a remote corner of Pasco County, the scariest of horror parks, Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park has five haunted houses, a zombie paintball fight and monsters who can and will grab you! Scream-A-Geddon is only a miserable 1 hour, 30 minute drive from Orlando, and it is so worth it, if you dare.... This years event features the all new haunted house, Breach. Enter if you dare, but you may never come out, plus returning this year is fan favorite's, Rage 3D, Floodwater Bayou, Ravenhill Asylum, Demon's Revenge, and of course it wouldn't be Scream-A-Geddon without Zombie Paintball Assault!! The event also features Monster Midway with food, beer, and games, and Bono's Beer Garden. Sir Henry Haunted Trail Select Nights, Now - November 4, 2023 The one of a kind outdoor haunted attraction, Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail is celebrating 10 seasons of horror this spooky season, guests can expect an all new attraction - a haunted hayride, as well as brand new themes for every trail including the return of many fan favorite characters! This years event will run select nights from September 29 - November 4, and will feature 3 haunted experiences, Legends Of Halloween haunted hayride, 2 escape rooms, plus laser tag, and axe throwing. The three new trail for this years event are Tales Of The Dead, Wicked Waters and Moonlight Massacre. Sir Henry Haunted Trail is a horrific one hour drive from Orando in your doom buggy. The Haunting of River Ranch Every Fri/Sa, Now - November 4, 2023 Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is is back with bone-chilling excitement, as the resort hosts the second chapter of the annual The Haunting of River Ranch. From September 29 – November 4, 2023, guests of Westgate River Ranch and the public are invited to immerse themselves in The Haunting of River Ranch. This year's event features the Cowboy Adventure Park & Florida Fair, a haunted hayride and an all-new haunted house, intertwined with a captivating original narrative. 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 Howl-O-Scream At Busch Gardens Tampa Select Nights, Now - October 31, 2023 Tampa’s premier Halloween event returns earlier than ever with new frights & scares taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Until October 31st, unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything. Haunted houses include fan favorite, The Residence: Home For The Holidays, plus Ms. Stranglewood is back for more haunts this spooky season, year, and has something sinister waiting behind every corner. plus, new this year is D.H. Baggums, Circus of Fear. This year's scare zone's include the all new Big Ed's Demolition Derby, which features a rather sinister Big Ed, and Sin City Zombies, another brand new scare zone for 2023. Howl-O-Scream At SeaWorld Orlando Select Nights, Now - 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. Returning for its third year on September 8, Howl-O-Scream runs select nights through October 31, and this year Howl-O-Scream isn’t just back at SeaWorld. It’s bigger and better than ever with ALL-NEW terrors. Evade angry haunts as they rampage through scare zones. Seek shelter indoors, only to find you’ve entered a house of horrors. Deepen the thrill with nighttime coaster rides. Quench your thirst for fear at a fiendishly interactive bar. And feel the monstrous electricity of three live shows. Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular Select Days, Now - October 31, 2023 At Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular, from September 9 to October 31, guests will step into a whimsical world full of enchantment with Kandy, a witch-in-training! Every Saturday and Sunday, plus Monday Oct. 30 & Tuesday Oct. 31, this event takes place during regular park hours, and is included with park entry. Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular will be casting magical spells, from 12 – 4 pm at the Festival Walkway. A costume parade, story time and trick or treating are some of the activities guests will find in this immersive Halloween experience. SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular Select Dates, Now - October 31, 2023 SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore the decorated trail and meet colorful characters. This year be sure to check out all their immersive family Spooktacular Festivities and plan your visit this fall. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs select days, Sept. 16 – Oct. 31, and is included with park admission. Vampirates: When the Blood Moon Rises Select Nights, Now - October 31, 2023 Pirates Dinner Adventure is hosting “Vampirates: When the Blood Moon Rises”, a Halloween-themed dinner show suitable for ghouls and goblins of all ages. As the Blood Moon casts an eerie glow over the high seas, the notorious Captain Sebastian the Black and his pirate crew of vampires are in search of the Sulzana’s Eye, a cursed necklace that will allow them to live in the daylight. And only you can stop them before the necklace falls into the wrong hands! Embark on a spooktacular journey filled with aerial artistry, swordplay, death-defying stunts and dynamic duels In addition to the themed show, guests can satisfy their sweet tooth on the Trick R Treat Trail and the whole family is encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes on select nights of the Vampirates show. Haunted Holiday Light Show at ICON Park Now - October 31 Gather outdoors on The Lawn at ICON Park to be immersed in The Wheel’s popular annual light and fog show, as 64,000 LED lights dance 400 ft. in the air while fog drifts across the lawn at your feet. Shows will take place nightly, now through Tuesday, October 31st. Sundays through Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. / Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Plus, throughout October, the 400-foot Wheel is the ultimate Orlando Halloween photo spot for selfies, as it illuminates the skyline with a magnificent color-scape of orange, purple, green and red lights. Spooky Fall Experience by Marriott Village Orlando Now - October 31, 2023 Join the Marriott Village Orlando in creating memorable spooky fun experiences. Daily and holiday weekend from September 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023, Marriott Village Orlando will come alive at night with bespoke activities and curated amenities to experience the destination difference and a spooky good time. Book your stay today to reserve one of the newest talked about Spooky Halloween experiences in Orlando! Haunting Nights at Leu Gardens Select Nights, Now - October 31, 2023 This Halloween season once darkness arrives, there is a brand new nighttime experience to enjoy here in Orlando, as Creative City Arts presents Haunting Nights, an artful, exciting Halloween experience that will take place in the forests of Leu Gardens. Guests to this new immersive Haunting Nights experience will be welcomed by a 10’ tall jack-o-lantern, before making your way past the bridge troll and into the forest of eyes. You will then walk through a garden of sunflowers, journey through a neon-light maze, climb up a giant hay-pyramid, meet La Catrina in our Dia de Muertos world, and so much more. Creative City Arts promises some jump-scares, but say it won't be too scary with the event recommended for guests 13 and up. Get tickets here. Happy Frights Select nights, Now - October 31, 2023 Gather the entire family for a fun, family-friendly Halloween adventure throughout Orlando’s Leu Gardens during Happy Frights. This new experience from Creative City Arts features exciting immersive worlds, live characters, food and trick-or-treating. Guests will meet a dancing bridge-troll, walk through a garden of sunflowers, explore a neon-light maze, climb up a giant hay-pyramid, celebrate Dia de Muertos and so much more – all while visiting nine trick-or-treat stations along the way. Get tickets here. Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Now - October 31, 2023 Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back and more colorful than ever! Join Crayola Experience Orlando on a quest to discover rare, Halloween colors and meet monster-ific characters as you go! To find them all, you’ll journey into an ancient Pharaoh’s tomb, creep through a spooktacular forest and more all while creating WITCHtacular crafts! This event is CHALK-full of spooky happenings: a themed scavenger hunt, spook-tastic crafts, character photo ops, and more! ALL included with admission. Plus every weekend enjoy trick-or-treating and a DJ dance party. The Outta Control Spooktacular Magic Dinner Show October 7 - 31, 2023 This special version of Orlando’s longest-running dinner show will include brand new Halloween-themed magic and stories, interactive illusions featuring spooky Hollywood characters, questions answered from the great beyond, and more. Performing 5 nights a week is the amazing Tony Brent, and during his off nights, audiences can enjoy one of our special guest entertainers: Matt Marberry, Phillip Kaiser, Jimmy Rook, or TC Tahoe. Shows often sell out, so grab your tickets today! Costumes encouraged! Enzian 13 Films Of Halloween Various Days, Now - October 31, 2023 The Enzian Theater has announced the return of the popular 13 Films of Halloween Series. Every October, Enzian showcases a series of scary movies and events so you can celebrate Halloween all month long. The lineup features programs for all ages and includes parties, midnight films, cult classics, free outdoor screenings, and more! This year Enzian Theater will have 13 Cocktails of Halloween available throughout October at Eden Bar, and Eden Bar’s Halloween Party! Get ready for a bloody good time at Eden Bar’s Halloween Party! Dress to impress in your best costume and party with your friends until you’re dead at dawn. This not to be missed night includes music, food, and drinks, before ending the celebration with the midnight feature – The Beyond: The Composer’s Cut. For more details, check out the Enzian Theater Website. A Lot Of Pumpkins, Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival Select Days, September 23 - October 29, 2023 A Lot of Pumpkins pumpkin patch and fall festival at Santa’s Christmas Tree Forest located at 35317 Huff Road, Eustis 32736 is open for the 16th straight year, weekends from September 23rd through October 29 and select weekdays in October. Attractions include The Magical Maze has thirteen scary monster pictures hidden throughout…find them all and win a prize! The horse and pony rides and zip line rides are open weekends. The giant culvert slide, barrel train rides, trike track, duck races and so much more are available in the Jolly Acres play area. Jack’s Barnyard petting zoo is the place to visit with all of our farm animal friends. Hayrides and bounce pillows complete the fun! The Kettle and Grill serves up a variety of hotdogs, hamburgers, sausages, and kettle korn. Street tacos are served at the Taco Tree. Visit the Frozen Elf for a frozen treat to end your meal. Selection may be limited on weekdays. Specialty drinks, beer, wine and seltzers are available from the bar. October 28 - 30. Trick or Treat stations will be set up throughout the farm. Put on your family friendly costumes and join in the fun.. Pumpkins are displayed in a shaded lot to help preserve their freshness. Pumpkins are priced by size and type with most ranging between $3 and $13. Gaylord Palms Goblins & Giggles Weekends Now - October 29, 2023 Bewitching thrills, chills and laughter will once again fill fall weekends as guests are treated to family-friendly Halloween fun beginning Sept. 9, 2023, when Gaylord Palms Resort kicks off its annual Goblins & Giggles Weekends celebration. The much loved event which runs through Oct. 29, will feature live shows, interactive events, dance and costume parties, character experiences, spooky animal encounters, a themed scavenger hunt and escape room, and plenty of sweet treats. Plus this year, Gaylord Palms Resort is offering two “Fall Into Family Fun” hotel packages with features like free resort credit, premium guest room views, and tickets to popular Goblins & Giggles Weekends events. LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat Select Days, Now - October 29, 2023 Families will be screaming in excitement at LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat this year, with more candy, more LEGO characters and more spell-binding surprises than ever before. This Halloween spectacular will bewitch families with so many amazing experiences including V.I.M. Dance Party Hosted by Lord Vampyre, the new show The UnbeLEAFable Halloween Night and NEW 4D Movie: The Great Monster Chase. Enjoy live shows, costume contests, meet and greets, spooky LEGO decorations and Monster mischief around every corner – all included with general park admission and select Annual Passes. Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat Various Days, Now - October 29, 2023 Just in time for Halloween is Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat, at Orlando Family Stage. It’s Halloween! Duck, Pig, Cow, and Hen cannot wait to throw a Halloween party, complete with apple-bobbing, bottomless candy bowls, and a spook-tacular costume contest, against Farmer Brown’s wishes, as he is afraid of Halloween. Join the barnyard crew as they use some clever trickery to show Farmer Brown that sometimes a little scare can be big fun! A Halloween costume parade of children in costumes is a part of each weekend show. Grande Lakes Orlando Fall On The Farm Weekends, Now - October 29, 2023 Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination located in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, has announce the return of its fourth annual Fall on the Farm event this October. Consisting of family-friendly activities and seasonal celebrations taking place at the on-site 18,000-square-foot Whisper Creek Farm, alongside attractive stay and event packages, Fall on the Farm welcomes guests to enjoy an abundance of excitement all month long. Every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm throughout October, Grande Lakes Orlando will host an array of unique activities for guests of all ages. Tickets are priced at $49 for adults, $30 for children ages 3-12 years old and complimentary for infants and toddlers, which includes parking and farm entry, as well as access to programming including hayrides, pumpkin carving and painting, seasonal family games, animal encounters, face painting, a farmer's market, archery exhibit, falconry meet and greet, farming education and live music entertainment. Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms Weekends, Now - October 29, 2023 Celebrate fall in Florida at Amber Brooke Farm’s biggest festival of the year located at 36111 N CR 44A Eustis, FL 32736. Pick Pumpkins, get lost in the Crop Maze, Pet animals in the Petting Zoo, Pick Flowers and Vegetables, listen to live music and entertainment, and more. Plus, enjoy all your favorite year-round farm activities. Plus, new this year, they've added Archery and Gel Blaster Ranges to the fun things to do! Tickets start at $15 per person. Get details now. Club Lake Fall Festival Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, Now – October 29, 2023 Activities this year at Club Lake, located at 3403 Rock Springs Road Apopka, Florida 32712 include two hay rides, corn maze, toddler maze, pumpkin patch, Country Store, play structures, high strikers, football area, basketball area, The Cow Wash, and much more! Pumpkin chunkin’ and tennis ball launching from an air cannon are also available. Boulevard of Bold Dreams Select Dates, Now - October 29, 2023 The Orlando Shakes presents Boulevard of Bold Dreams, a dynamic story about the night Hattie McDaniel (Gone with the Wind) made Hollywood history by becoming the first Black artist to win an Oscar. When Hattie stops at a bar and decides not to attend the awards ceremony, the bartender, Arthur, and the maid, Dottie, do everything in their power to convince her to go and claim her historic win. A story of dreamers striving to overcome considerable obstacles and fighting for recognition amidst the racism and inequity of Hollywood. Club Lake Corn Maze Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Now - October 29, 2023 Club Lake located at 3403 Rock Springs Road, Apopka 32712 they have afun corn maze, plus hay rides, toddler maze, pumpkin patch, country store, play structures, high strikers, football area, basketball area, the cow wash, and much more! Pumpkin chunkin’ and tennis ball launching from an air cannon are also available. Harvest Fields Corn Maze Saturdays & Sundays, Now - October 29, 2023 Head to 3000 N Spring Garden Ave, DeLand 32724 for the Harvest Fields Corn Maze. This is a family fun filled day with the highlight finding your way through the largest corn maze in central Florida, plus enjoy all the extra fun activities on the 100 acre farm, including the pumpkin patch, giant hay fort, corn cannon, round bale racers, duck races, corn hole, corn box, post pounder and mini hay maze. Sykes Family Farms Maze Now - October 29, 2023 Sykes Family Farms Maze at 5995 Brough Rd, Elkton, FL 32033 is all day fun for all ages. The maze is 9 acres total which consists of 4 phases. At the entrance of the maze you have the option of fill out a “passport” – a ten questions form that will help guide you through the maze. Phase 1 and 2 take around 15-30 minutes to navigate with Phase 1 being slightly shorter for the directionally challenged. Phase 3 and 4 are our “kiddie” mazes featuring the story of Jack and The Cornstalk and The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin on large story boards. Admission includes Corn Maze, Hayride, Playgounds, Cow Milking Station, Duck Races, Cow Train, Teeter Totter, Farm Animals, Barn Yard Ball Zone and Pedal Karts! Hastings Ranch and Farm Corn Maze Saturdays & Sundays, October 14 - 29, 2023 Hastings Ranch and Farm Corn Maze at 1550 Dolphin Dr, St Cloud, FL 34771 features an awesome Corn Maze, plus Hay Rides, Pedal Cars, Duck Races, Corn Box, Barrel Train, Bounce Houses, Live Music, and a Pumpkin Patch. A Petrified Forest Select Nights, Now - October 28, 2023 One of the best spooky season scare experiences in Central Florida is a horrifying journey into A Petrified Forest! This terrifying independent outdoor scare trail which is located in the Altamonte Springs area of Orlando is legendary around these parts, and this year features three new trails and more! A Petrified Forest is a home grown community attraction, offering three intensely horrifying scare trails set in a genuinely spooky forest location covering around 2 acres. The trails are long, with uniquely themed rooms and awesome scares around every turn. The annual Halloween event continues to grow ever year, and now offer a whole night out with great music, food concessions, local art vendors, laser tag, backstage tours, and so much more. Oktoberfest at Krush Brau Park Now - October 22, 2023 Get ready for an authentic Oktoberfest experience right here in Kissimmee, at Krush Brau Park! While the traditional Oktoberfest festivities are held in Munich, Germany, you don't have to travel across the Atlantic to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and Bavarian charm. Join Krush Brau Park and indulge in all the beer, food, music, and fun that make Oktoberfest a beloved global celebration. At Krush Brau Park, the've recreated the spirit of Munich's Oktoberfest to bring you an unforgettable experience. Adorned with traditional Bavarian décor and vibrant Oktoberfest colors, sets the perfect backdrop for a memorable celebration. The aroma of freshly baked pretzels, bratwurst, and sauerkraut fills the air, transporting you straight to the heart of Bavaria. Manor of Madness October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 2023 Manor of Madness is Leesburg’s premiere haunted attraction. A walk through haunted attraction that takes place inside the Melon Patch theatre on select nights in October. The "maze" is built on the actual stage of the theatre and goes all throughout the building! Fiesta Aquatica! Saturday & Sunday, Now - Sunday, October 15, 2023 Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Aquatica Orlando at Fiesta Aquatica! This fun-filled, festive event is happening every Saturdays and Sundays, until October15 and is included with park admission. Enjoy a change in tempo with Latin beats and delicious treats located throughout the park. Head to Banana Beach Cookout and Ke-Re’s Bar Saturdays 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Sundays 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. for live music and dancing. Ruthless! Now - October 15, 2023 This outrageous hit musical comedy garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway run.Meet Judy, a naive 1950s housewife, and her adorable but sociopath 8-year-old daughter Tina.Encouraged by her manager, Sylvia, Tina will do ANYTHING to get the lead role in her school play "including murdering the leading lady!"This fun spoof has its twists, turns and killer laughs! Get tickets now for Ruthless at Winter Park Playhouse. Central Florida Zoo Boo Bash October 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29, 2023 The beloved Zoo Boo Bash is offering more Halloween festivities than ever this year with three weekends of costumes, an exciting trick-or-treat path and all your Zoo favorites. This year’s party takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select dates, Oct. 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29. The family-friendly event will feature treat stations and other fun activities. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to dress their best and show off their costumes. Guests can purchase tickets online here for guaranteed admission. Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts And Goblins October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2023 Gators, Ghosts and Goblins at Gatorland returns with lots of spooky activities! Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum returns with an all-new exhibit! Encounter specters, goblins, and more as you learn about the origins of everyone’s favorite haunted holiday! Explore new haunt-zones like The Creepy Creature Carnival, where famous monsters moonlight as midway attractions! and the Frightful Frontier, an old west town populated with cursed cowboys! Plus, seek out hidden beasties like the Florida Skunk Ape, Moth Man, Chupacabra, and more! All this plus interactive characters, animal meet-and-greets, a Children’s Halloween Costume Parade with treat bags for all kids who participate! There’s also fun shows, a variety of specialtyvendors, games, candy giveaways, and more! Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins is included with your regular park admission on October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, 10am to 5pm. FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival October 13 - 15, 2023 3 DAYS OF FRIGHTS, FUN, and FILMMAKERS! Welcome to the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Fest, the premier horror-genre film festival in Orlando, Florida. Meet Cast and Crew from Screening Films, See Exclusive Independent Horror Films, Walk the Red Carpet, Festival Parties, Movies, Movies, and more Movies! Pig On The Pond Festival October 13 - October 15, 2023 Pig On The Pond Festival is a three-day community festival in Clermont, a family-friendly event that features a carnival, pig racing, dachshund racing, a BBQ contest for restaurants and kids, live entertainment, a kid’s zone, a chili cookoff, a prince and princess parade, spectacular fireworks and live music. Bo Bice October 13 - October 14, 2023 “Bo Bice: In Concert” at Garden Theater is an electrifying musical experience that showcases the incredible talent of Bo Bice. With his powerful and soulful vocals, Bo captivates the audience, delivering a high-energy performance filled with heart-pounding rock anthems and soul-stirring ballads. Backed by a tight-knit band, their synergy is undeniable, creating an unforgettable show that leaves fans exhilarated and wanting more Avalon Park Oktoberfest Friday, October 13 - Saturday, October 14, 2023 Avalon Park is hosting it's annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with a Beer Garden Preview Friday, October 13! There will be a Beer Garden, Live Music, Food Vendors, Alpine Dancing and plenty of good times to go around! Swantoberfest at Swan Brewing Friday, October 13 - Sunday, October 15, 2023 Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate Swantoberfest at Swan Brewing for a weekend filled with fun activities, delicious food, great music, and a true celebration of Oktoberfest. Indulge in traditional German cuisine from a lineup of incredible food trucks, available during normal operating hours. Savor the flavors that will transport you straight to Munich! Enjoy live music as you immerse yourself in the Oktoberfest spirit, test your strength and endurance in the stein hoisting competition. Pls, don't miss the limited edition Swantoberfest glassware, exclusively available during the event. Raise your glass and toast to the spirit of Oktoberfest with the fine brews! Come dressed in your best Bavarian attire for a chance to win the best Oktoberfest dressed competition. Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter Fall Festival October 14 - 15, 2023 Families and children can look forward to exploring the gardens, seeing the farm animals, listening to live music, mesmerizing balloon artists, and the incredible artistry of a chainsaw artist. Looks is located at 1909 Slavia Road, Oviedo, 32765. For more info click here. St. Stephen’s Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival October 14 - October 31, 2023 St. Stephen’s Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival 575 Tuskawilla Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708 is a well know community Pumpkin Patch with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab Weekly, 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, 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. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2023 Bark-O-Ween Bash: Spooktacular Puppy Pawty Friday, October 13, 2023 Join The Museum of Illusions Orlando for a furry good time on Friday, October 13th! The Museum of Illusions Orlando will be hosting man’s best friend at their fan-favorite event from 6pm - 8pm, and tickets are limited so make sure you reserve your Fur Family Fun-day today! Carl Cox Friday, October 13, 2023 Carl Cox comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ Deeper Purpose at Celine Orlando Friday, October 13, 2023 Deeper Purpose comes to Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ 152 Productions Presents: Fear Frenzy Preshow Friday, October 13, 2023 152 Productions Presents: Fear Frenzy Preshow is coming to Conduit. Get your tickets now! Tricks And Screams: Be Witched! (21+) October 13, 2023 Join a bewitching night of spooky fun at Tricks And Screams: Be Witched! Hosted by Drag Race Superstar Trinty The Tuck, this hair-raising event is exclusively for adults aged 21 and above. Get ready to indulge in a night of thrilling entertainment and wicked surprises. Throughout the evening, you'll experience a plethora of thrilling performances with appearances by Trinity The Tuck, Dragula's Dollya Black, Axel Andrews, Alexandria, Venus Envy, Sorcha Mercy, and Darcel Stevens. Dance the night away to the haunting beats of our live DJ, who will keep you under their spell with a mix of spine-tingling tunes. Sip on our concoctions at the fully stocked bar, offering a wide array of potions and elixirs. Drunkin Pumpkin Party Friday, October 13, 2023 The Gnarly Barley Pumpkin Party will feature Pumpkin patch by 4Roots, Cholo Dogs, Hot Asian Buns, Royal T Tapas, Mister Softee and more. An Evening with David Sedaris Friday, October 13, 2023 An Evening with David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be live on stage for one night only, following the release of his newest book Happy Go Lucky. This is a unique opportunity at Dr Phillips Center to see the best-selling humorist in an intimate setting. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing. Grupo Frontera Friday, October 13, 2023 Grupo Frontera started as a pastime among a group of friends from the Texas Valley, United States, with Mexican roots from Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. At the beginning of 2022, the group decided to undertake their musical adventure and began uploading videos of their covers on the YouTube platform. They have now become a fan favorite on social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, with their hit single “No Se Va” amassing more than 255 million views on YouTube, while “Que Vuelvas” has 119 million. The band is showing no signs of stopping, with their latest release, the lovelorn track “Di Que Sí” with Marca Registrada, already receiving critical acclaim. Get tickets now! Horrific Fantasies: Halloween Burlesque and Drag Friday, October 13, 2023 Enjoy an unforgettable night of spine-tingling entertainment at Horrific Fantasies: Halloween Burlesque and Drag! Get ready to be mesmerized by a captivating blend of seductive burlesque performances and fabulous drag acts, all infused with a hauntingly enchanting Halloween twist. Lake Nona Murder Mystery Dinner Friday, October 13, 2023 Want to solve a murder? On this Friday the 13th, join Lake Nona at Dockside Lake Nona for a Murder Mystery Dinner, a fully immersive experience with costumes, clues, and crime. Dinner and a welcome drink will be provided to kick off the mysterious night ahead. An Enchanted Evening of Mystic Arts Friday, October 13, 2023 Join a celebration of the spiritual, unexplained, and the impossible! This is a FREE Event! There will be spiritualism, mysticism, and New Age arts.including fortune telling, tarot reading, EMP tracking, orb/spiritual photography, aura reading, New Age crystals, jewelry, and art, and related topics. Get more info here. The event will be hosted in conjunction with the City of Casselberry's Friday Food Truck Event. Monster Mash at Island H20 Friday 13, 2023 On a night as iconic as Friday the 13th, Island H2O Water Park invites you to a spooktacular soirée like no other: the adults-only "Monster Mash." Immerse yourself in an otherworldly experience as the water park transforms with green glowing foam, adding an eerie twist to your aquatic adventures. Ride the waves at the main pool, where the water's surface will ripple with excitement, creating an atmosphere of supernatural fun. But wait there’s more! No party is complete without electrifying music, and our ghoulish DJ will have you dancing the night away to hauntingly good beats, including Halloween classics. Quench your thirst with a selection specialty drinks and treats, and make sure to capture the magic of the night with a multitude of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities scattered throughout the park. These photo ops will ensure that you remember this monstrous evening forever. For those seeking more thrills, brave the darkness and experience select slide towers that will be open exclusively for Monster Mash attendees, providing an adrenaline-pumping adventure under the moonlit sky. Jonas Brothers Friday, October 13, 2023 The Jonas Brothers announce their most ambitious outing yet, a massive 35-date stadium and arena run – THE TOUR – where the band will perform five albums every night. Get tickets now for this night at Amway Center. SOJA with Special Guests Hirie and Mihali Friday, October 13, 2023 SOJA comes to House of Blues Orlando with special guests Hirie and Mihali. Get your tickets now! Danny Towers Friday, October 13, 2023 Danny Towers comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ Haute Tension Friday, October 13, 2023 Haute Tension, Scott Yoder, and The Palmettes perform LIVE at Will's Pub on Friday, October 13th at 8PM $15 | 18+ Landon Noland Live in Concert Friday, October 13, 2023 Experience Landon Noland Live in concert: the lights, the energy and the music! A night in downtown Orlando at The Abbey, get tickets now. Market On South Vegan Glow Party Friday, October 13, 2023 Come Decked Out in your fav GLOW-IN-THE-DARK attire. Glow Sticks provided but encouraged to bring your own and get creative! Free party at Market on South. 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. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 VOLVER (The Comeback) by Tango Lovers Saturday, October 14, 2023 VOLVER, an iconic tango piece from the vast repertory of Carlos Gardel is a meaningful title for many reasons. The show pays tribute to those places and people that marked the history of the company and its return to the stages after difficult times for humanity. Created by the Uruguayan artist Alfredo Lerida who gave a distinctive imprint to the genre opening up to all generations and cultures, VOLVER is staged by a live orchestra, dancers and singers from Argentina and Uruguay who will make you live the passion and sensuality of tango for an experience you will never forget. Get tickets now. Marisa Monte Saturday, October 14, 2023 Releasing one wildly successful album after another, Marisa Monte is recognized as the greatest Brazilian singer of her generation. A 4-time Latin Grammy winner, her music blends samba, pop, jazz and soul, all featuring her exquisite voice. She will perform songs from her latest release Portas and many of her classic hits. Get tickets now. Woolie Saturday, October 14, 2023 Woolie comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ The Midnight Saturday, October 14, 2023 The Midnight comes to The Beacham. Get your tickets now! Fame On Fire - The Chaos Tour Saturday, October 14, 2023 Fame On Fire come to The Social. Get your tickets for the show now. Druid Lord, Father Befouled, Withering Earth, and Vacuous Depths Saturday, October 14, 2023 Druid Lord, Father Befouled, Withering Earth, and Vacuous Depthskrlandoeit Orlando. Get your tickets now. Millencolleagues Saturday, October 14, 2023 Montgomery Drive Presents Millencolleagues ft members of Suck Brick Kid performing songs from Millencolin Count Me In performing songs by MCR, FOB, and ADTR Deserted Will performing songs by Rise Against and AFI Saturday, October 14th, 2023 Will’s Pub – Orlando 8PM Doors / 18 Plus / $10 ADV / $15 DOS CloZee, Daily Bread, Canvas, Floret Loret Saturday, October 14, 2023 Clozee with Daily Bread, Canvas and Floret Loret at the Orlando Warehouse. Get tickets now. Lake Nona Town Harvest October 14, 2023 Lake Nona’s Town Harvest kicks off the fall season with a pumpkin patch and decorating station, live country music, and a tractor photo-op. Not to mention, come grab some fall themed treats and enjoy one of our specialty drinks! Dog Day at Harry P. Leu Gardens October 14, 2023 Calling all dog lovers. Join in the fun on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Gardens very first Dog Day. Bring the whole family, including your loveable canine, for a stroll through the 50-acre Gardens. Each dog will receive a special goody bag with their very own Gardens’ bandana. Return to Joyland Invitational Beer Fest October 14, 2023 Calling all beer enthusiasts and fans of Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.! Get ready to raise your glasses and celebrate five fantastic years of craft beer excellence. We're thrilled to invite you to the Return to Joyland Invitational Beer Fest - 5 Year Anniversary Party. On October 14th, 2023, from 1pm to 5pm, join us at Gaston Edwards Park for an extraordinary beer festival that promises to be the highlight of the year. This special occasion takes place at the historic site of the Joyland amusement park, which stood in this very location in the early 1900s. Prepare for a day of unparalleled beer tastings, live music, and an atmosphere brimming with excitement and camaraderie. LatinoFest 2023 October 14, 2023 Family Friendly Event! Join Us for a fun filled day of Music, Live performances, Dancers, Food, Vendors, Dominoes & More. This is a FREE Multi-Cultural Event. Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival and Asian Cultural Expo October 14, 2023 This event brings together culture, sport and international flavors that blend a 2,500-year-old tradition with the fun and excitement of an outdoor festival. Twenty paddlers move in unison, combining strength and teamwork in a boat whose elaborate design originates from ancient China. Social groups and businesses alike embrace the sport because it builds camaraderie, forms connections and promotes healthy lifestyles. Admission to this family-friendly event is free; races will begin at 9:00am and will continue throughout the day. Festival grounds will offer a variety of activities for all participants and spectators. Experience the Asian Cultural Expo, wander through the Health & Wellness Village featuring exciting products and services to assist in leading a healthy lifestyle. Grab a bite from one of the Food Trucks, enjoy watching the races in the Beer Garden or shop in the Marketplace. Families can bring their children to enjoy games and activities in the interactive Kids Zone. Annual Fall Extravaganza October 14, 2023 At the Ol Packing House Annual Fall Extravaganza, 690 S. Central Ave, Umatilla, get ready for some great Antiquin and Pickin . With over 120 Vendors Inside and Out… Live Band …and Food Vendors you won’t want to Miss Out. 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. 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, OCTOBER 15, 2023 OKTOBERFEST at NYBP Orlando Sunday, October 15, 2023 Transport yourself to Germany and join in on the Celebration of the Year at New York Beer Project’s Oktoberfest! Travel between the decked out Munich Biergarten, German Beer Hall and Bavarian Garden as you taste TEN 5 oz. tasters of beer of German and Craft Beer including faves like Award-Winning Prost! Oktoberfest Lager, Drunkin Punkin, Augustiner Lager and Frankenstiener Black IPA…just to name a few! Test your skills and have the chance to win prizes at the annual NYBP Stein Hoisting competition, German costume contest, and the NYBP Weiner Toss! Plus, experience Oktoberfest just like you would in Munich as you listen to the fun, authentic German Music from a live Oktoberfest band. McCartney's Ecce Cor Meum (Behold my Heart) Sunday, October 15, 2023 The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park Presents at Dr Phillips Center, Sir Paul McCartney's Ecce cor Meum (Latin for “Behold My Heart”). It premiered in 2001 and is dedicated to the memory of the composer’s late wife, Linda McCartney. (Florida Premiere) Also on this program: For centuries the English playwright, William Shakespeare has been an inspiration for composers. Peter Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet (Overture-Fantasia) and Arthur Sullivan's Merchant of Venice Suite are two such inspired works. Get tickets now. Nick Carter Sunday, October 15, 2023 Sparking his career at the tender age of 12 years old, Nick Carter became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. Known for his boyish good looks and heartthrob status, Carter’s 22-year entertainment career has spanned far beyond the stages of sold out arenas, with an array of projects in television and film, and as a philanthropist and author. Most recently Carter paired up with Jordan Knight, fellow boy band member from 90’s sensation New Kids on the Block, for a new collaborative album project, Nick & Knight. Get tickets now for this show at Dr Phillps Center. Motionless in White: The Touring the End of the World Tour Sunday, October 15, 2023 Motionless in White: The Touring the End of the World Tour comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets on sale now! Beast in Black and Dance with the Dead Sunday, October 15, 2023 Beast in Black and Dance with the Dead live at Conduit Orlando. Get tickets now. MAK Better Place Venture Motel October 15, 2023 Montgomery Drive Presents MAK Better Place Venture Motel, Sunday, October 15th, 2023 Will’s Pub – Orlando 8PM / 18 Plus / $12 ADV / $15 DOS Halloween Horror Fights 3: Dream Warriors Sunday, October 15, 2023 Mayhem on Mills is back! Get ready for Halloween Horror Fights 3 at Sidewards Brewing. Super Mario Bros Party Sunday, October 15, 2023 Florida Theatrical Association presents a community SUPER MARIO party at The Abbey on October 15 from 1p – 4p. This FREE event is open to the public with family-friendly activities, treats, and a screening of the Super Mario Bros. movie! Get info 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 latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

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, October 13, 2023 Saturday, October 14, 2023 Sunday, October 15, 2023 FEATURED EVENT Haunted Holiday Light Show at ICON Park Now - October 31 Gather outdoors on The Lawn at ICON Park to be immersed in The Wheel’s popular annual light and fog show, as 64,000 LED lights dance 400 ft. in the air while fog drifts across the lawn at your feet. Shows will take place nightly, now through Tuesday, October 31st. Sundays through Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. / Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Plus, throughout October, the 400-foot Wheel is the ultimate Orlando Halloween photo spot for selfies, as it illuminates the skyline with a magnificent color-scape of orange, purple, green and red lights. Enjoy the show free of charge, plus ICON Park offers free parking too! FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2023 Oviedo Mall Taylor Swift Day Friday 13, October, 2023 Get ready for an unforgettable day of Taylor Swift fandom and excitement as Oviedo Mall celebrate the upcoming screening of "The Eras Tour Concert Film" at Regal Oviedo Mall! Whether you're a die-hard Swiftie or just looking for a fun-filled Friday evening, this event has something for everyone.Head to the mall on Friday, October 13, for a jam-packed event filled with music, fashion, fun, and so much more. Highlights include: Special Photo Spots: Capture your Taylor Swift-inspired moments at our specially designed photo spots throughout the mall. Shopping and Dining Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts and offers at select mall stores and restaurants, perfect for treating yourself to some Taylor Swift-style retail therapy and delicious bites. Eras Tour Outfit Contest: Show off your Taylor Swift-inspired outfit and compete for amazing prizes. Registration for the contest starts at 4:00 pm in front of Regal's Box Office, with the costume walk and judging commencing at 5:00 pm. Taylor Swift-inspired Performance: Witness a captivating Taylor Swift-inspired performance by Imagine Performing Arts Center at 4:30 pm. Friendship Bracelet Exchange: Share the love and exchange friendship bracelets at Cafe Natura starting at 5:30 pm, spreading the spirit of friendship just like Taylor Swift does. Collectable Drink and Popcorn Buckets: Grab your limited-edition collectable drink and popcorn buckets from Regal for just $19.89 (while supplies last) to make your movie night even more special. Taylor Swift Trivia Scavenger Hunt: Challenge your Swiftie knowledge all day long with our Taylor Swift Trivia Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Auntie Anne's. Hunt down the answers to Taylor's musical mysteries throughout the mall. Complete the scavenger hunt for a special Taylor Swift prize (while supplies last) Mark our calendars, gather your friends, and get ready to experience the world of Taylor Swift like never before at Oviedo Mall on October 13, 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. Pig On The Pond Festival October 13 - October 15, 2023 Pig On The Pond Festival is a three-day community festival in Clermont, a family-friendly event that features a carnival, pig racing, dachshund racing, a BBQ contest for restaurants and kids, live entertainment, a kid’s zone, a chili cookoff, a prince and princess parade, spectacular fireworks and live music. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2023 Halloween Spooktacular Sidewalk Market Saturday, 14 October, 2023 This is an event you don't want to miss, our sidewalk pop-up markets are always a great time! Featuring local artisans and makers under our covered sidewalk, a full service coffee and wine bar inside the store and sourdough pizzas made fresh to order by C-M Bakari. Relax in our lounge area with musical performances by A Noteworthy Music Studio, or grab a glass of wine and hang out in the Nine-Two Wine Room. Come in costume to be entered in our first ever costume contest! Prizes will be given for Best Child Costume and Best Adult Costume. Contest will be held between 6-7pm and winners will be announced at 7pm (must be present to win). Stick around for Trick-or-Treating at each vendor's table from 7-9pm! Admission is free and all ages are welcome! Lake Nona Town Harvest October 14, 2023 Lake Nona’s Town Harvest kicks off the fall season with a pumpkin patch and decorating station, live country music, and a tractor photo-op. Not to mention, come grab some fall themed treats and enjoy one of our specialty drinks! 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. Pig On The Pond Festival October 13 - October 15, 2023 Pig On The Pond Festival is a three-day community festival in Clermont, a family-friendly event that features a carnival, pig racing, dachshund racing, a BBQ contest for restaurants and kids, live entertainment, a kid’s zone, a chili cookoff, a prince and princess parade, spectacular fireworks and live music. Market On South Vegan Glow Party Friday, October 13, 2023 Come Decked Out in your fav GLOW-IN-THE-DARK attire. Glow Sticks provided but encouraged to bring your own and get creative! Free party at Market on South. Avalon Park Oktoberfest Friday, October 13 - Saturday, October 14, 2023 Avalon Park is hosting it's annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with a Beer Garden Preview Friday, October 13! There will be a Beer Garden, Live Music, Food Vendors, Alpine Dancing and plenty of good times to go around! Swantoberfest at Swan Brewing Friday, October 13 - Sunday, October 15, 2023 Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate Swantoberfest at Swan Brewing for a weekend filled with fun activities, delicious food, great music, and a true celebration of Oktoberfest. Indulge in traditional German cuisine from a lineup of incredible food trucks, available during normal operating hours. Savor the flavors that will transport you straight to Munich! Enjoy live music as you immerse yourself in the Oktoberfest spirit, test your strength and endurance in the stein hoisting competition. Pls, don't miss the limited edition Swantoberfest glassware, exclusively available during the event. Raise your glass and toast to the spirit of Oktoberfest with the fine brews! Come dressed in your best Bavarian attire for a chance to win the best Oktoberfest dressed competition. LatinoFest 2023 October 14, 2023 Family Friendly Event! Join Us for a fun filled day of Music, Live performances, Dancers, Food, Vendors, Dominoes & More. This is a FREE Multi-Cultural Event. Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival and Asian Cultural Expo October 14, 2023 This event brings together culture, sport and international flavors that blend a 2,500-year-old tradition with the fun and excitement of an outdoor festival. Twenty paddlers move in unison, combining strength and teamwork in a boat whose elaborate design originates from ancient China. Social groups and businesses alike embrace the sport because it builds camaraderie, forms connections and promotes healthy lifestyles. Admission to this family-friendly event is free; races will begin at 9:00am and will continue throughout the day. Festival grounds will offer a variety of activities for all participants and spectators. Experience the Asian Cultural Expo, wander through the Health & Wellness Village featuring exciting products and services to assist in leading a healthy lifestyle. Grab a bite from one of the Food Trucks, enjoy watching the races in the Beer Garden or shop in the Marketplace. Families can bring their children to enjoy games and activities in the interactive Kids Zone. 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. Swantoberfest at Swan Brewing Friday, October 13 - Sunday, October 15, 2023 Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate Swantoberfest at Swan Brewing for a weekend filled with fun activities, delicious food, great music, and a true celebration of Oktoberfest. Indulge in traditional German cuisine from a lineup of incredible food trucks, available during normal operating hours. Savor the flavors that will transport you straight to Munich! Enjoy live music as you immerse yourself in the Oktoberfest spirit, test your strength and endurance in the stein hoisting competition. Pls, don't miss the limited edition Swantoberfest glassware, exclusively available during the event. Raise your glass and toast to the spirit of Oktoberfest with the fine brews! Come dressed in your best Bavarian attire for a chance to win the best Oktoberfest dressed competition. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2023 Super Mario Bros Party Sunday, October 15, 2023 Florida Theatrical Association presents a community SUPER MARIO party at The Abbey on October 15 from 1p – 4p. This FREE event is open to the public with family-friendly activities, treats, and a screening of the Super Mario Bros. movie! Get info now. Pig On The Pond Festival October 13 - October 15, 2023 Pig On The Pond Festival is a three-day community festival in Clermont, a family-friendly event that features a carnival, pig racing, dachshund racing, a BBQ contest for restaurants and kids, live entertainment, a kid’s zone, a chili cookoff, a prince and princess parade, spectacular fireworks and live music. Avalon Park Oktoberfest Friday, October 13 - Saturday, October 14, 2023 Avalon Park is hosting it's annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with a Beer Garden Preview Friday, October 13! There will be a Beer Garden, Live Music, Food Vendors, Alpine Dancing and plenty of good times to go around! 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. Swantoberfest at Swan Brewing Friday, October 13 - Sunday, October 15, 2023 Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate Swantoberfest at Swan Brewing for a weekend filled with fun activities, delicious food, great music, and a true celebration of Oktoberfest. Indulge in traditional German cuisine from a lineup of incredible food trucks, available during normal operating hours. Savor the flavors that will transport you straight to Munich! Enjoy live music as you immerse yourself in the Oktoberfest spirit, test your strength and endurance in the stein hoisting competition. Pls, don't miss the limited edition Swantoberfest glassware, exclusively available during the event. Raise your glass and toast to the spirit of Oktoberfest with the fine brews! Come dressed in your best Bavarian attire for a chance to win the best Oktoberfest dressed competition. ] 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! For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

It's the weekend and with no shortage of amazing things to do here in Orlando, we've picked five of the best free events that are taking place in the next few days. FIVE FREE Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend Some of the best things to do in Orlando is free, and every week we choose the top five free things to do in Orlando, check them our and get out and have fun! Haunted Holiday Light Show at ICON Park Now - October 31 Gather outdoors on The Lawn at ICON Park to be immersed in The Wheel’s popular annual light and fog show, as 64,000 LED lights dance 400 ft. in the air while fog drifts across the lawn at your feet. Shows will take place nightly, now through Tuesday, October 31st. Sundays through Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. / Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Plus, throughout October, the 400-foot Wheel is the ultimate Orlando Halloween photo spot for selfies, as it illuminates the skyline with a magnificent color-scape of orange, purple, green and red lights. Enjoy the show free of charge, plus ICON Park offers free parking too! Pig On The Pond Festival October 13 - October 15, 2023 Pig On The Pond Festival is a three-day community festival in Clermont, a family-friendly event that features a carnival, pig racing, dachshund racing, a BBQ contest for restaurants and kids, live entertainment, a kid’s zone, a chili cookoff, a prince and princess parade, spectacular fireworks and live music. Oviedo Mall Taylor Swift Day Friday 13, October, 2023 Get ready for an unforgettable day of Taylor Swift fandom and excitement as Oviedo Mall celebrate the upcoming screening of "The Eras Tour Concert Film" at Regal Oviedo Mall! Whether you're a die-hard Swiftie or just looking for a fun-filled Friday evening, this event has something for everyone.Head to the mall on Friday, October 13, for a jam-packed event filled with music, fashion, fun, and so much more. Highlights include: Special Photo Spots: Capture your Taylor Swift-inspired moments at our specially designed photo spots throughout the mall. Shopping and Dining Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts and offers at select mall stores and restaurants, perfect for treating yourself to some Taylor Swift-style retail therapy and delicious bites. Eras Tour Outfit Contest: Show off your Taylor Swift-inspired outfit and compete for amazing prizes. Registration for the contest starts at 4:00 pm in front of Regal's Box Office, with the costume walk and judging commencing at 5:00 pm. Taylor Swift-inspired Performance: Witness a captivating Taylor Swift-inspired performance by Imagine Performing Arts Center at 4:30 pm. Friendship Bracelet Exchange: Share the love and exchange friendship bracelets at Cafe Natura starting at 5:30 pm, spreading the spirit of friendship just like Taylor Swift does. Collectable Drink and Popcorn Buckets: Grab your limited-edition collectable drink and popcorn buckets from Regal for just $19.89 (while supplies last) to make your movie night even more special. Taylor Swift Trivia Scavenger Hunt: Challenge your Swiftie knowledge all day long with our Taylor Swift Trivia Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Auntie Anne's. Hunt down the answers to Taylor's musical mysteries throughout the mall. Complete the scavenger hunt for a special Taylor Swift prize (while supplies last) Mark our calendars, gather your friends, and get ready to experience the world of Taylor Swift like never before at Oviedo Mall on October 13, 2023. Lake Nona Town Harvest October 14, 2023 Lake Nona’s Town Harvest kicks off the fall season with a pumpkin patch and decorating station, live country music, and a tractor photo-op. Not to mention, come grab some fall themed treats and enjoy one of the specialty drinks available. Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival and Asian Cultural Expo October 14, 2023 This event brings together culture, sport and international flavors that blend a 2,500-year-old tradition with the fun and excitement of an outdoor festival. Twenty paddlers move in unison, combining strength and teamwork in a boat whose elaborate design originates from ancient China. Social groups and businesses alike embrace the sport because it builds camaraderie, forms connections and promotes healthy lifestyles. Admission to this family-friendly event is free; races will begin at 9:00am and will continue throughout the day. Festival grounds will offer a variety of activities for all participants and spectators. Experience the Asian Cultural Expo, wander through the Health & Wellness Village featuring exciting products and services to assist in leading a healthy lifestyle. Grab a bite from one of the Food Trucks, enjoy watching the races in the Beer Garden or shop in the Marketplace. Families can bring their children to enjoy games and activities in the interactive Kids Zone. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

The weekend is finally here, and with so much live music happening throughout Orlando, your gonna be spoilt for choice! The Best Live Music In Orlando This Weekend! Check out our list of all the best live music happening this weekend in Orlando, there is so much choice! Whether your a local or your visiting our awesome city, get our and enjoy a concert! 152 Productions Presents: Fear Frenzy Preshow Friday, October 13, 2023 152 Productions Presents: Fear Frenzy Preshow is coming to Conduit. Get your tickets now! Grupo Frontera Friday, October 13, 2023 Grupo Frontera started as a pastime among a group of friends from the Texas Valley, United States, with Mexican roots from Nuevo León and Tamaulipas. At the beginning of 2022, the group decided to undertake their musical adventure and began uploading videos of their covers on the YouTube platform. They have now become a fan favorite on social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, with their hit single “No Se Va” amassing more than 255 million views on YouTube, while “Que Vuelvas” has 119 million. The band is showing no signs of stopping, with their latest release, the lovelorn track “Di Que Sí” with Marca Registrada, already receiving critical acclaim. Get tickets now! Jonas Brothers Friday, October 13, 2023 The Jonas Brothers announce their most ambitious outing yet, a massive 35-date stadium and arena run – THE TOUR – where the band will perform five albums every night. Get tickets now for this night at Amway Center. SOJA with Special Guests Hirie and Mihali Friday, October 13, 2023 SOJA comes to House of Blues Orlando with special guests Hirie and Mihali. Get your tickets now! Danny Towers Friday, October 13, 2023 Danny Towers comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ Haute Tension Friday, October 13, 2023 Haute Tension, Scott Yoder, and The Palmettes perform LIVE at Will's Pub on Friday, October 13th at 8PM $15 | 18+ Landon Noland Live in Concert Friday, October 13, 2023 Experience Landon Noland Live in concert: the lights, the energy and the music! A night in downtown Orlando at The Abbey, get tickets now. Marisa Monte Saturday, October 14, 2023 Releasing one wildly successful album after another, Marisa Monte is recognized as the greatest Brazilian singer of her generation. A 4-time Latin Grammy winner, her music blends samba, pop, jazz and soul, all featuring her exquisite voice. She will perform songs from her latest release Portas and many of her classic hits. Get tickets now. Woolie Saturday, October 14, 2023 Woolie comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ The Midnight Saturday, October 14, 2023 The Midnight comes to The Beacham. Get your tickets now! Fame On Fire - The Chaos Tour Saturday, October 14, 2023 Fame On Fire come to The Social. Get your tickets for the show now. Druid Lord, Father Befouled, Withering Earth, and Vacuous Depths Saturday, October 14, 2023 Druid Lord, Father Befouled, Withering Earth, and Vacuous Depthskrlandoeit Orlando. Get your tickets now. Millencolleagues Saturday, October 14, 2023 Montgomery Drive Presents Millencolleagues ft members of Suck Brick Kid performing songs from Millencolin Count Me In performing songs by MCR, FOB, and ADTR Deserted Will performing songs by Rise Against and AFI Saturday, October 14th, 2023 Will’s Pub – Orlando 8PM Doors / 18 Plus / $10 ADV / $15 DOS CloZee, Daily Bread, Canvas, Floret Loret Saturday, October 14, 2023 Clozee with Daily Bread, Canvas and Floret Loret at the Orlando Warehouse. Get tickets now. Nick Carter Sunday, October 15, 2023 Sparking his career at the tender age of 12 years old, Nick Carter became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. Known for his boyish good looks and heartthrob status, Carter’s 22-year entertainment career has spanned far beyond the stages of sold out arenas, with an array of projects in television and film, and as a philanthropist and author. Most recently Carter paired up with Jordan Knight, fellow boy band member from 90’s sensation New Kids on the Block, for a new collaborative album project, Nick & Knight. Get tickets now for this show at Dr Phillps Center. Motionless in White: The Touring the End of the World Tour Sunday, October 15, 2023 Motionless in White: The Touring the End of the World Tour comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets on sale now! Beast in Black and Dance with the Dead Sunday, October 15, 2023 Beast in Black and Dance with the Dead live at Conduit Orlando. Get tickets now. MAK Better Place Venture Motel October 15, 2023 Montgomery Drive Presents MAK Better Place Venture Motel, Sunday, October 15th, 2023 Will’s Pub – Orlando 8PM / 18 Plus / $12 ADV / $15 DOS For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Orlando has been named the best city for geek culture enthusiasts, due to a combination of like-minded people, geek-friendly options, lots of comic cons, and more! Yes, of course we all know that Orlando is the geekiest of them all, but a brilliant new survey from RentCafe has confirmed it, Orlando is the geekiest city in the country. Here. in Orlando we have so much to geek out at, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando where wearing a robe and thick rimmed glasses in boiling hot temperatures is an everyday occurrence, and then of course we have Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World, where owning the latest lightsaber and knowing every details of the ever growing Star Wars franchise is considered normal. But it's not just our theme parks that make Orlando the best city for Geek Culture fans, RentCafe analyzed over 300 cities with populations of over 100K to identify the ideal destinations for those who want to fully embrace their geekiness, with Orlando coming out on top in a variety of metrics, including interest in geek and pop culture among local residents based on online searches for specific keywords including Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Stranger Things. Other wining factors for Orlando include the amount of gaming stores, comic bookstores, comic cons, costume stores, art supply stores, music stores and movie theaters. The job market is also friendly to techies in Orlando. Roughly 3.1% of locals work in a gaming-related position that brings them an income that’s 90% higher the average local salary. Besides gaming, finance workers make up close to 3% of the workforce here, outearning the average-salaried Orlandoans by 51%. Media employees – which make up 1.4% of the local workforce – earn about 40% more than other local professionals. And when the workday is over, pop culture buffs can easily indulge in their passions at home as most rental communities now come with lifestyle-oriented amenities. In fact, among the 300 largest cities in the US, Orlando ranks a strong 6th for offering renters easy access to card rooms. Libraries and media rooms are also widely available across Orlando apartment buildings. In addition, the local self storage sector is well equipped to provide extra space for storing collections, memorabilia or anything else that might clutter up a home. Renting an Orlando, FL, storage unit costs an average of $133/month for a 10’x10’ climate-controlled unit. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Florida's Only Alpine Snow Park is returning with lots of cool fun for all the family. Oh baby it's definitely not cold outside, but here in Central Florida we do have real snow thanks to Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park which has huge machines that produce thousands of pounds of real snow every day! The coolest attraction in Florid, located in Dade City has announced that it will open for the winter season on November 17, 2023. Snowcat Ridge Alpine Snow Park features a huge variety of winter activities, including an arctic igloo and an alpine village that can’t be found anywhere else in Florida. The main attraction at Alpine Ridge is the impressive 60-foot tall, 400-foot-long snow tubing hill, where you can ride single, tandem or in a 10-person snow tube. Plus, the attraction has so much more, including a 10,000-square-foot indoor snow play area and a 400-foot-long snow tubing hill, and an outdoor ice skating area. There’s real snow inside of the snow dome. You can build snowmen and snow castles inside. The snow dome also includes a child-sized snow hill for younger guests. This year new attractions include Santa's Christmas Run. Step into a winter wonderland where the magic of Christmas comes to life! Nestled amidst a magical landscape of Snowcat Ridge, Santa’s Christmas Lane is your ticket to an enchanting holiday experience like no other. Immerse yourself in the joy and wonder of the season as you embark on a memorable journey through Santa’s Christmas Lane. This season will also include a large outdoor skating rink. The Crystal Ribbon is an outdoor ice skating ribbon and beginner oval. Ice skating is the quintessential winter pastime and now you can enjoy it at Snowcat Ridge. Lace up your skates and get ready to glide across the ice under Florida’s sunny skies during the day and under a magical music and light show at night. Snowcat Ridge also has an Alpine Village, which offers food, drinks, beer and wine along with a gift shop. All-day tickets start at $26.95, and right now, the snow park is offering a 10% discount on admission tickets when people use the promo code SNOW23 at checkout. The winter wonderland is located at 27839 Saint Joe Road in Dade City, which is in Pasco County here in Central Florida. The cool attraction is an 1 hr, 30 min, sleigh ride from Orlando, check out all the details on the Snowcat Ridge website. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Puccini's immortal masterpiece TOSCA will truly make you feel a passion for art with its gripping storytelling and soaring melodies. Opera Orlando presents Puccini’s tragically grand Tosca to kick off its 2023-24 All for Art MainStage series. As war and rebellion ravage the city of Rome, the celebrated and passionate opera diva Floria Tosca finds herself caught in a web of religious and political intrigue, betrayal, and jealousy as she tries to save her lover the painter and firebrand Mario Cavadorossi, while being coveted by the villainous and corrupt Baron Scarpia, who holds all the power. It is an utterly untenable situation that proves dire for all involved, but Tosca isn’t one to back down from a fight. This taut melodrama unfolds on stage at Steinmetz Hall in a brand new and sumptuous production led by stage director Josh Shaw, making his return to Opera Orlando, and conductor Eiki Isomura who is making his Company debut, with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit. They are joined by an international cast that includes Greek-soprano Eleni Calenos as the luminous and fiery Tosca with acclaimed tenor Nathan Granner as the fearless and dashing Cavaradossi. They are both making their Company debuts, while baritone Daniel Scofield, last seen as Sheriff Jack Rance in Opera Orlando’s site-specific production of The Girl of the Golden West, returns to Orlando as the treacherous and forceful Scarpia. The cast also includes 2023-24 studio artists, members of the Opera Orlando chorus, and the Opera Orlando Youth Company. Get tickets now. Tosca will be sung in Italian with English supertitles and have a run time of approximately two hours and twenty minutes with one intermission. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Johnny Mathis is widely regarded as the voice of romance, and this Valentine's Month, the legendary singer will be performing in Melbourne. Johnny Mathis is bringing The Voice of Romance Tour to King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne on Thursday, February 22 at 8 pm. Tickets are on sale now. The 4th of seven children, John Royce Mathis was born on September 30, 1935 in Gilmer, Texas to Clem & Mildred Mathis. As a small boy, the family moved into a basement apartment on Post Street in San Francisco. At age eight, Johnny’s father Clem purchased an old upright piano for $25, which wouldn't fit through their apartment’s front door. So that evening, he stayed up to watch his father dismantle the piano, move the pieces into their small living room, and then reassemble it. It was there that he learned an appreciation of music from his father who taught him his first song, “My Blue Heaven”. Clem, who worked briefly as a musician back in Texas playing the piano & singing on stage, would continue to teach his son many songs and routines. Johnny had proven to be the most eager of the children to learn all about music. He sang in the church choir, school functions, community events, and amateur shows in the San Francisco area. He was also a successful track & field athlete, and was offered a chance to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials. In that same week Columbia Records called, so Johnny chose to go to New York to record his first album, which released on July 16, 1956. A year later with his 1st TV appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show Johnny’s career was truly launched into stardom. Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are," "Misty”, and “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” Johnny has recorded 80 albums, including 7 Christmas albums, and has sold millions of records worldwide. During his extensive seven decade career he has had 3 songs inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, achieved 50 Hits on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart, and ranks as the all-time #6 album artist in the history of Billboard’s pop album charts. He has received 5 GRAMMY Nominations, and in 2003 was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. His 1958 album “Johnny’s Greatest Hits” started the music industry tradition of “Greatest Hits” albums, which is noted in © GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS for a nearly 10 year run on the BILLBOARD Top Albums Chart. In addition to all this Johnny & his music have appeared in numerous films & TV shows, including The Tonight Show, Silver Linings Playbook, Family Ties, Criminal Minds, Gremlins, Mad Men, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, just to name a few. In 2017 he released his 78th studio album titled “Johnny Mathis Sings The Great New American Songbook”, and debuted his 2 “lost” albums - I Love My Lady produced by Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards of the pivotal group CHIC; The Island with Sergio Mendes. He also recorded new musical collaborations with other artists & solo projects up to & through 2023, with the release of his new Christmas album Christmas Time Is Here. Johnny continues to be Columbia Records longest signed recording artist, and to fans of all ages The Voice Of Christmas! In spite of a very busy tour schedule & many charity events, Johnny still finds time to enjoy a little free time. He was an avid tennis player until the late 1960s, when a good friend turned him on to his now life-long love of golf. He plays golf almost every day when he's not traveling, and has even hosted his own golf tournament, The Johnny Mathis Seniors PGA Classic. He is also quite the gourmet chef thanks to his parents, who taught him how to cook at an early age. After close to 70 years as a Recording Artist, what’s next for Johnny? “I don’t think about retiring. I think about how I can keep singing for the rest of my life. I just have to pace myself.” For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

LANY is coming to Orlando! Members Paul Jason Klien and Jake Clifford Goss will kick off the 30+ run in February 2024. Multi-platinum pop rock band LANY announced the North America leg of their A Beautiful Blur World Tour back on October 4 and now, due to demand more dates have been added to the tour including a second date here in Orlando . The band have a second show on Saturday, February 24 at Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets are on sale now! The original Orlando date, Friday, February 23rd is sold out! Produced by Live Nation, the 30+ dates kicks off at Raleigh’s The Ritz on February 13 and continues through the U.S. and Canada until April 2024. The announcement comes off the heels of their newly released fifth studio album a beautiful blur. The album features previously released smash singles “Love At First Fight,” “Alonica,” “XXL,” and “Home Is Where The Hurt Is.” Each song’s uniquely cinematic video has set the scene for the record. LANY have quietly cracked the mainstream on their own terms as one of the most ubiquitous, unpredictable, and undeniable alternative rock bands of this era. Tallying billions of streams, selling out legendary arenas, and earning widespread critical acclaim, the platinum-certified Los Angeles group consistently deliver rafter-reaching anthems anchored by airtight songcraft and the outsized personality of enigmatic frontman and songwriter Paul Jason Klein. Thus far, they’ve earned four gold singles—“Malibu Nights,” “Super Far,” “I Quit Drinking” [with Kelsea Ballerini], and “Mean It” [with Lauv]—in addition to scoring platinum status with “ILYSB.” Nominated for “Best Pop Tour” by Pollstar, their energetic, entrancing, and ever-evolving live show continues to captivate fans on multiple continents as a huge draw worldwide. LANY’s 2021/2022 World Tour touched down in 17 countries highlighted by sellouts everywhere. They’ve also collaborated with artists such as Julia Michaels in addition to inciting the applause of everyone from GQ and WWD to Rolling Stone and Interview Magazine who went as far as to cite their breakout Malibu Nights as “the quintessential 2018 heartbreak album.” At the same time, Paul has unassumingly asserted himself as a modern style icon with features from Harper’s Bazaar, Nylon, and Who What Wear. Marni creative director Francesco Risso even referred to Paul as a “muse,” and the brand has outfitted him on tour and for various events. Now, 2023 sees the band reteam with for their much-anticipated fifth album. LANY’s next chapter begins now. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Waterparks have announced their 2024 North American SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN TOUR, which is set to kick off in February. The pop-rock trio Waterparks, composed of frontman Awsten Knight, drummer Otto Wood and guitarist Geoff Wigington, are continuing to celebrate their fifth album, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, which was released in 2023. The SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN TOUR also shares its name with Waterparks’ new single, released on October 12. Waterparks’ 23-city trek launches in late February 2024 and features a hometown show in Houston on March 30, as well as a date at House of Blues Orlando on March 26, 2024 Tickets on sale NEXT FRIDAY, October 20 at 10 am, with a Live Nation Presale on THURSDAY, October 19 at 10 am. (Code: VOCALS) Get tickets here. The band has spent most of 2023 on the globe-spanning Property Tour, and is set to appear at Las Vegas’s When We Were Young festival later this October. In 2024, Waterparks will be supported by rock duo Loveless on the entire 2024 tour. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

A Florida developer wants to give surfers an inland option to surf at the Orlando Surf Park which they hope to build in Winter Garden. Coral Springs based developer, Ocean Sports Development have big dreams, to build a massive 13 acre Surf Park near to Walt Disney World in a former construction land-fill site in Winter Garden. Initial plans have been submitted to Orange County and the developer has promised more details soon, but stress that the exciting project in still in the early stages of development. Ocean Sports Developments hold the USA exclusive license to the Webber Wave Pool system invented and patented by Greg Webber. A peerless surfboard designer, Webber has been setting the world standard for shaping boards since the 1990s. With the Webber Wave Pool, he is now poised to set the global standard for shaping waves as well. The unique patented Kelvin wave drive mechanism and basin design will deliver the perfect barrel, with numerous wave height and shape variations. Simplicity of design means Ocean Sports Developments can make surf pools in multiple sizes and shape configurations, including round, half-moon, straight, looped linear and rectangular. The stadium-sized looped linear and rectangular designs generate waves in four separate zones of the pool, thereby providing rides customized for everyone from the seasoned professional to the young novice, without interference to any surfer in any other zone of the pool. OSD acquired the exclusive rights to this wave pool technology in order to create the NATIONAL SURFING LEAGUE surf parks across the USA and to help advance surfing as a high school, collegiate and Olympic sport. Their ability to create a world-class hollow barrel – and change its shape in motion on demand – provides OSD with the ability to create a unique onshore surfing experience with the potential for television programming content. These stadium resort locations will make the proliferation of surfing possible by providing municipalities, non-profits, high schools, colleges and the Olympics with the same economically feasible training facilities for all. This development has the potential to be huge news for Orlando and we will be sure to keep you up-to-date on this exciting project. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!