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Halloween is an amazing time to be in Orlando, from the world famous Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in Disney's Magic Kingdom to several of the best local haunted houses in the country! From as early as August through to Halloween, Orlando transforms into the most spooktacular destination in the country with so much to experience, from full on horror experiences, to family friendly Halloween fun. We've compiled a list of all the Halloween events taking place in Orlando, and as we get closer to Halloween we'll keep you up to date with all the latest events and happenings! THEME PARK HALLOWEEN EVENTS HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS HALLOWEEN EVENTS We will be regularly updating this page, so keep checking back foolish mortals! THEME PARK HALLOWEEN EVENTS Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Select Nights, August 11 - November 1, 2023 Get ready for a spooktacular celebration with plenty of tricks and treats when this year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom on August 11, and runs through select nights to 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. Walt Disney World August 11 - November 1, 2023 Festive Fall Decor Who doesn’t love a cozy-season selfie? Be sure to grab your favorite autumn attire and a pumpkin spice latte and get ready to strike a pose. From Aug. 11 to Nov. 1, Main Street, U.S.A., at Magic Kingdom will be filled with pumpkins and scarecrows, and shops will be dressed with fall foliage and garlands, making it the perfect fall photo backdrop. Haunted Happenings There are so many ways to experience the fall vibe around Walt Disney World. At Disney Springs, you can listen to live music on the Waterside Stage from the Squad Ghoul each Friday through Sunday, Sept. 29 to Oct. 29. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, learn from a Disney animator how to draw a Disney villain, whether it’s Bruce from “Finding Nemo;” Kaa and Shere Khan from “The Jungle Book;” Tick-Tock from “Peter Pan;” or Scar from “The Lion King.” The villain animation line-up runs Oct. 1 to Oct. 31 and can be found at the Animation Experience at Conservation Station. Minnie’s Seasonal Dining at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios offers a wickedly fun overlay this fall season that includes a chilling Halloween feast that’s frightfully delightful. Reservations for the festive experience are recommended and can be made on the Walt Disney World website! Halloween Horror Nights At Universal Orlando Resort Select Nights September 1 - November 4, 2023 Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Orlando Resort is huge, its one of the biggest Halloween events in Florida, and features horror of all genres, from cinematic greats and crazed cult favorites to the park’s original abominations, and each year the legend grows and the experience reaches beyond your wildest nightmares. Halloween Horror Nights 32 includes 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones and live entertainment. This year's haunted houses include The Exorcist: Believer, Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count, Universal Monsters: Unmasked, Stranger Things 4, and The Last of Us. Guests can purchase a variety of tickets and vacation packages for Halloween Horror Nights 2023, including single-night tickets and event upgrades like the R.I.P. Tour, Express Pass and the daytime Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour. Howl-O-Scream At Busch Gardens Tampa Select Nights, September 8 - 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, September 8 - October 31, 2023 Howl-O-Scream resurfaces at SeaWorld Orlando and this year you will have nowhere to hide. Howl-O-Scream has washed ashore, and this time, the fear is everywhere. 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, September 9 - 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, September 16 - 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. LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat Select Nights, September 16 - 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 HAUNTED ATTRACTIONS Mortem Manor Year Round Attraction Mortem Manor is located at Old Town, Kissimmee. Journey through Mortem Manor, two floors of an old victorian themed haunted attraction filled with scares, thrills and fun. Featuring live actors, animatronics and state-of-the-art special effects. Scream-A-Geddon September 8 - 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 Midwaywith food, beer, and games, and Bono's Beer Garden. Haunting Nights at Leu Gardens Select Nights from September 26 - 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 dates between September 29 and 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. Sir Henry Haunted Trail Select Nights, September 29 - 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/Sat from September 29 - 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. A Petrified Forest September 29 - 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. 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! The Haunted Shrine October 20 - October 29, 2023 Welcome to the Haunted Shrine in Apokka, The Bahia Shriner’s Harvest Festival and Country Faire! This year expect heaps o’ fun this year with ther first ever indoor corn maze! And yes, it’s VERY difficult to grow corn indoors- it’s takes all sorts o’ special lightin’ and lots uh guvernmen’ officials runnin’ round chasin’ little green folks like they was leprechauns or somethin’! But don’t worry, a little Round Up took care a’ that problem few days back! Face The Fear House October 21, 22, 28, 29, 2023 Face The Fear is a yearly fear house that takes place this year for 4 nights during the Halloween season in Winter Springs. Fear Reach Scream Park Select Nights from September 26 - November 4, 2023 Far Reach Ranch in Tavares is home to a brand new terrifying haunted attraction for 2023 called Fear Reach Scream Park. Fear Reach Scream Park will be open every Friday and Saturday from September 29 - November 4, plus Halloween night itself on October 31. Regular hours will be 7 pm - 12 am. This new haunted attraction has 3 haunted attractions, Grimoire Manor, Bloodline Barn, and Chainsaw Chase, then at Pitchfork Parlor you can enjoy spooky cocktails from the bar and live music featuring a punk/rockabilly band, plus try your hand at axe throwing and carnival games in Dr. Deviant’s Game Emporium! HALLOWEEN EVENTS Gaylord Palms Goblins & Giggles Weekends September 9 - 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. Nosf3ratu at The Ren Theater September 15 - 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. Vampirates: When the Blood Moon Rises Select Nights, September 19 - 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. Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience September 23 - 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. Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat Various Days, October 2 - 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. Enzian 13 Films Of Halloween October 3 - 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. 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! Lake Nona Pumpkin Carving Workshop October 12, 2023 Hosted at Lake Nona’s Dockside, unleash your creative potential with an instructor led pumpkin carving workshop by world renowned pumpkin carver, Paul Dever! The cost of this class includes personal pumpkin carving tool set that you can bring home for future carving! (a $30 value) 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! Lake Nona Murder Mystery Dinner 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 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. 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! 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. 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. Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics October 19, 2023 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Orlando. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Halloween classics at The Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight. Ghoulish Grooves October 19, 2023 You’re invited for a swinging wake! Join Central Florida Community Arts Big Band for Ghoulish Grooves- a spook-tacular concert filled with not-so-scary thrills and chills fit for the whole family. Central Florida’s biggest, baddest big band has returned to haunt the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater for CFCArts' inaugural Halloween concert. Audiences can expect big-band style reimaginings of frightfully fun tunes, such as Ghostbusters, Thriller, and the Addams Family theme. It’s sure to be a Halloween treat- and that’s no trick! Winter Park Halloween on the Ave October 20, 2023 Halloween on the Ave will be an enchanting evening for dressing up and having fun. A Nightmare on Church Street has moved to a new upscale location for its annual Halloween event. Enjoy an outrageously entertaining evening featuring all-inclusive food and beverage tastings from some of Orlando's top eateries, bars, and breweries. Dance to local DJs and a rock band performing live music! Come dressed in your best costumes to enter the Halloween costume contest for cash prizes. Get awesome pictures at photo booths and themed areas. Dracula The Musical October 20 - 29, 2023 This October, Opera del Sol will take to the stage at CityArts in an immersive and musical retelling of Bram Stoker’s classic novel, Dracula. Dracula The Musical is a thrilling drama of suspense and a Gothic romance of dreamlike temptation from the extraordinary team of Christopher Hampton, Don Black and Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Civil War). Set in Europe at the end of the Victorian Age, the story follows the famed vampire as he lusts for new blood. Jonathan Harker and Mina Murray fall victim to Dracula's unnatural charm and, along with Doctor Van Helsing, must fight Dracula's supernatural powers. ‍ Dracula will enthrall audiences with its powerful score and its potential for showcasing dark or gothic sets and costumes. Stagecraft experts will love bringing the undead to life in this haunting musical of unrequited love. The production takes place at CityArts, 39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando fro October 20 - 29, 2023. Tickets on sale now. Symphony Storytime Series: Spooky Serenades October 21 - 22, 2023 Pumpkins, candy, and ghosts, oh my! Join the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra as they trick or treat our way through this fun, spooktacular performance! The haunted sounds of the Woodwind Quintet, together with storyteller, will help get you in the mood for the Fall Season. Get tickets now. Collective Corner Halloween Edition Pop-Up Market October 21, 2023 Are you ready for a frightful time? Join Collective Corner at our Halloween Edition market, where they will be showcasing an eerie assortment of 50 vendors. Get ready to immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit and indulge in all things spooky! See you there.... Join in at the heart of Ivanhoe Village ands create unforgettable memories filled with great food, music, and a fun spooky time! Children's Safety Village's Trunk or Treat October 21, 2023 The Children's Safety Village Annual Trunk or Treat Event is back! This event is FREE and OPEN to the community as space allows. Children are encouraged to dress up, but it is not required. HALLOWEEKEND at ICON Park October 26 - October 31 ICON Park is offering a long Halloweekend of fun! Starting Thursday, Oct 26 through Halloween on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the park will offer free and discounted tickets, a haunted holiday light show and spooky photo ops. "Wheely” Big Fun for Costumed Kiddos Bring your little princess, astronaut or cowboy out to ICON Park from Oct 26 to 31 for a FREE ride on the Carousel on the Promenade. Offer is valid for all costumed kids ages 12 and under. Your costumed kiddo also will get the whole family 50 percent off tickets for, ICON Park’s signature attraction, The Wheel, so families can take in the views of Orlando together on their own private, air-conditioned capsule (up to five tickets.) Haunted Holiday Light Show Gather outdoors on The Lawn 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. Best Spooky Selfie Spot Every night in 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. Phantasmagoria XIV: Tales of the Undead October 26, 27, 28, 2023 The critically acclaimed Victorian Horror Troupe PHANTASMAGORIA “gathers round the gravestones” to haunt and delight you with the newest entry in their long running Halloween mainstage series: Phantasmagoria XIV “Tales of the Undead.” From terrifying Vampires fresh from their graves to Ghastly Revenants and Banshees, along with amusingly bewildered Ghosts to the very terrors of being buried alive - Phantasmagoria will weave their tapestry of “Whimsically Macabre” tales at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center for 3 shows only, October 26, 27 and 28! Get tickets now. Works from Edgar Allan Poe, H.G. Wells, Sheridan Le Fanu, Penny Dreadfuls, Folklore, and original tales all weave together through Evocative Storytelling, Phantastical Dance, Puppetry, Projections, Original Music and MUCH more! Spooky Empire October 27 - 29, 2023 Spooky Empire has been delivering the best sights, sounds and screams to Halloween lovers since 2003. They feature an enormous room of vendors, a film and tattoo festival, music, celebrity speakers, and more to satiate even the most diehard aficionados of the spooky season! Boo on Broadway October 27, 2023 It's the most spookiest time of the year! Get your costumes out and bring the cobwebs with you to Historic Downtown Kissimmee for Boo on Broadway. Dress up and make your way through Broadway to collect candy , visit the adventures in Booville, witness the Great Kissimmee Case Race, see stilt walkers, dancers and more! Free event. Looking for a spooktacular evening of family friendly fun? Join Downtown Orlando on Saturday, October 28, from 4 pm - 10 pm at Lake Eola's East Lawn by the Eola House! Eolaween promises a bewitching time with a lineup of exciting activities, including games, a DJ, a craft station to awaken your artistic spirit, and a thrilling costume contest for all ages. Plus, capture memories at our photo stations and don't miss the Halloween movie feature, “Ghostbusters," once darkness falls Lake Nona Graveyard Smash October 28, 2023 Come to the Lake Nona Graveyard Smash, as it’s time to celebrate Halloween with spooky entertainment, trick or treat stations, inflatable courses, face paint, and thrilling music. This event will definitely give you chills! Halloween Oktoberfest October 28, 2023 Celebrate Oktoberfest AND Halloween at the German American Society of Central Florida for the Best and Most Authentic Oktoberfest around! Enjoy fabulous German food and plenty of beer on tap from German breweries. Live musical entertainment and dancing all day long, in the Biergarten and Clubhouse. Kids play area with games and bounce house! Downtown Avalon Park Spooktacular October 28, 2023 For Halloween, Downtown Avalon Park pulls out all the stops and throw a family-friendly Spooktacular trick or treat in the heart of the community. Vegan Halloween Bash October 28, 2023 Enjoy the spooktacular Vegan Halloween Bash! Get ready for a frightfully fun event filled with delicious plant-based treats, creepy costumes, and ghoulish games. Embrace the spirit of Halloween while enjoying a variety of mouthwatering vegan dishes. Indulge in spooky snacks, devilish desserts, and refreshing drinks, all made with love and without any animal products. Whether you're a vegan or simply curious about plant-based options, this event is for you! Don't miss out on the thrilling activities. Test your bravery in a dance off, try your luck at bobbing for apples, or dare to enter the costume contest. There will be something for everyone to enjoy! Trunk Or Treat Car Show October 28, 2023 Join the FREE spooky fun at the 4th Annual Promenade at Sunset Walk - Halloween Kid's Trick or Treating, Trunk or Treat Car & Truck Show. Enjoy spook-tacular live entertainment from The Layla Bribois Band, DJ K1X, street performers, and over 2 dozen candy stations. Plus, more than 100 Show Cars & Trucks will also be distributing Treats and Competing for the Top 3 Merchant's Choice Trophies for Best Halloween Themed Rides! A Halloween Story - Electronic Academy (EDM Fest) October 28, 2023 This is a regional electronic music festival! A Halloween Story themed around the fiction and Tall Tales of the Grimoire Mythos - Witches & the "University" or School for Festival Loving Ravers, Witchy Friends, House-Heads, Bass and Techno Lovers, DnB feels, and Spooky Friends. Taking place at Orlando Warehouse. Get tickets now. Dress code (optional): Halloween outfits and fashion, University for adult witches costumes, monsters, and spooky feelings - EDM raveware, electronic neon styles of orange, purple, or reds (or just general festival/EDM attire) - make it cute, ravers! (**no offensive outfits, please). The Pub Orlando's 3rd Annual Family PubKin Fest October 29, 2023 The Pub Orlando’s 3rd Annual PubKin Fest on Sunday October 29, 2023 from 12 pm – 5 pm / Activities 1 pm – 4 pm Outdoors in the Courtyard Enjoy Interactive DJ, Games & Prizes, Face Painting, Magic Show, Family Costume Contest, Children's Costume Contest, Trick or Treating, and so much more. $15.00 per Family/Group. Halloween At Old Town October 31, 2023 Grab your little ghoul or goblin for a night of Halloween fun at Old Town! Celebrate the spookiest of holidays with free trick-or-treating, entertainment and The Thriller Dancers. Free trick-or-treating is from 5 - 7 pm with candy stations throughout Old Town. Halloween at Cranes Roost Park October 31, 2023 Halloween at Cranes Roost Park is a community-oriented, door-to-door trick-or-treat alternative for kids brought to you by the City of Altamonte Springs. The event features local businesses sponsoring booths to hand out candy and trinkets to an estimated 15,000 kids. The event kicks off with trick-or-treating around Cranes Roost Lake and live entertainment, followed by costume contests, games and surprises throughout the event. Promenade at Sunset Walk Halloween Party October 31, 2023 This Halloween, visit Promenade at Sunset Walk for their Halloween Costume Contest at the Promenade Plaza Stage. There will be a massive costume contest with over $1000 in cash and prizes, plus enjoy Live Music with "Switch", DJ Dead Ringer, Street Performers and Over 30 Restaurants, Shops and Experiences For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Please Note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer the most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links, articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site.

Caribbean Moonshine Brings Robust Flavors of Finely-Crafted Caribbean Rums To Orlando Outlet Mall. A glimpse into one of Florida’s most infamous connections to the history and culture of the Caribbean is now available at the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlet Mall. Caribbean Moonshine, a 3,000-square-foot craft distillery, tasting room, bar, and tropics-inspired retail store aims to bring some of the best craft spirits from the Caribbean to the U.S. mainland. The store, painted in the bright tropical colors of the islands, offers what they are calling the “Taste of Vacation” in five flavors of rum with such exotic names as Passion Fruit Prohibition, Marmalade Mayhem, Cat 5 Coconut, Banana Breeze, and PB&C (peanut butter and chocolate) Cannonball. Today’s Caribbean Moonshine products originate in Puerto Rico, which is known around the world for its fine-quality spirits. But the written history of rum-making in the islands dates to the 17th century when slaves working in the sugar cane fields of Barbados began creating and distilling their own spirits; hence the reference to “moonshine.” The original high-proof moonshine was called “rumbullion,” a name that was shortened to “rum” by European settlers. The “rum base” for Caribbean Moonshine is distilled at the Club Caribe distillery in the mountainous region of Cidra, Puerto Rico. Once distilled at 110 proof, the rum base is shipped to The Point Distillery in New Port Richey, Fla., where it is blended with pure Florida spring water and Florida cane sugar to produce a more consumable 50-proof libation. Natural fruit flavorings and colors are added to the varietal rums prior to shipping to the Orlando Premium Outlet Mall. Visitors to Caribbean Moonshine can see the final stages of production at the store’s craft distillery where craft bottlers finish the product by bottling and casing it for sale. And, each flavor is on tap for tasting. According to store creators, Steve Nichols and Mike Weber, two long-time travel industry professionals and entrepreneurs, visitors to the Orlando retail outlet also can see displays of some of the history and lore of rum-making in both the islands and in Florida. “Florida was something of a bootlegger's paradise after the 1926 Great Miami Hurricane and during the decade of the 1930s, when prohibition was enforced,” Nichols said. “During those years, stills popped up all around Florida, and infamous mobster Al Capone was known to have run the “Lost City” distillery hidden deep in the Everglades.” “Our goal is to recreate a sense of those times,” Nichols said, “for both Floridians and visitors from around the world.” In addition to beverages, Caribbean Moonshine features a special brand of artisanal, fruit-flavored rum cakes, called “shine” cakes, from a local bakery made with Caribbean Moonshine. Keeping with the entrepreneurial spirit, Nichols and Weber have created and tested recipes for Caribbean Moonshine cocktails and baked goods, some of which are available at the store or online at www.CaribbeanMoonshine.com. Along with rums and food specialties, the shop is filled with Caribbean “moonshine” and “bootlegger” paraphernalia. You’ll find straw hats, t-shirts, pet bowls, moonshine mug holders, and more. Store hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays. About Caribbean Moonshine Caribbean Moonshine is a “craft distillery” and retail outlet located in Orlando’s Vineland Premium Outlet Mall, 8200 Vineland Avenue, Orlando FL 32821. The shop offers daily tastings of its artisanal rum beverages and moonshine-inspired cakes and treats, as well as viewing of its bottling and packaging process. It was conceived and developed by Entrepreneurs Steve Nichols and Mike Weber, who have researched the history of “moonshining” in the Caribbean and Florida. They have developed various recipes using Caribbean Moonshine which are available in the store and at www.CaribbeanMoonshine.com. Caribbean Moonshine-flavored rums also are available at Total Wines, ABC Fine Wines and Spirits and other retail locations throughout South and Central Florida. 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!

This week sees the return of the popular Taste of Baldwin Park Food & Wine Fest featuring Orlando's best food, wine, and live music! Everyone is invited to this week's Taste of Baldwin Park, Orlando's best foodie event offering something for everyone on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Foodies and wine lovers can sip an savor their way through 45 of Orlando's best restaurants while enjoying classic hits from The Buzzcatz a 9-piece band lakeside, all for one all-inclusive price! Get tickets now from only $70 for this all-inclusive event! Everyone gets to enjoy limitless food & dessert tastings, plus unlimited wine, craft beer, PepsiCo products and more. Plus entertainment includes classic hits from The Buzzcats who will be performing on the main stage lakeside, together with Jocelyn Hsu who will be performing on Jake Street. The Tastes BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant (NEW) Bites & Bubbles (NEW) Bulla Gastrobar Dubsdread Catering FL Bakery Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Gators Dockside Gertrude's Kitchen Grills Lakeside Infusion Tea (Vegetarian) Island Thyme Caribbean Grille (NEW) Jimmy Hula's Mohawk Smokehouse Outback - Winter Park (2 booths Food & Wine) Parlor Kitchen (NEW) Red Lobster Rock n Brews Oviedo SLATE (NEW) Sonny's BBQ Sus Hi Eatstation Tabla Indian Restaurant (NEW) The Bridge Restaurant (NEW) Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen Tijuana Flats Uno Pizzeria & Grill (NEW) Wingstop Yak & Yeti Restaurant The Desserts Blaze Pizza Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant (New) Chef Crystal (New) FL Bakery Gelato-G0 Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Nothing Bundt Cakes The Sips (Spirits & Wines) Tito's Handmade Vodka 3 Badge Beverage Spirits (New) BeatBox Beverages (New) Lakeridge Winery Lalo Spirits Tequila (New) Outback Steakhouse - Winter Park 2-wine stations PRP Wines St. Petersburg Distillery Total Wine & More select wines served at Park Life Group & Certified Financial Group Tents VIP has Full Liquor Bar & Select Wines by Winter Park Wine The Craft Beer Crooked Can (NEW) Funky Buddha Brewery Roque Pub Sanford Brewing Company (At Entrance) Sanford Brewing Company (By Stage) Yuengling As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more.

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is keeping up its Veterans Day tradition of offering free admission to all veterans and active military members on Saturday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 12. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and VyStar Credit Union are proud to honor the military community by offering free admission to all veterans and active military members on Saturday, Nov. 11, and Sunday, Nov. 12. This event, which is sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, is the third consecutive event of its kind, celebrating those who have served and continue to serve our country. “A free day at the Zoo is the least we can do for the individuals who serve and protect our country,” said Richard E. Glover, Jr., CEO of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. “We’re excited to be partnering with VyStar Credit Union again to honor veterans and active military, and we look forward to seeing many military families at the Zoo on Nov. 11 and 12.” Veterans can also take advantage of a buy-one-get-one offer for up to six tickets (three purchased, three free) to make memories with family and friends Nov. 11 and 12. The offer is valid for all active duty and current guard/reserves as well as non-active duty, retirees and veterans. Military members must simply show a valid military I.D. or DD214 at the gate. The offer is only available in-person at the Zoo. It is not redeemable online. “We are delighted to provide active-duty military, veterans and their families with the opportunity to enjoy the flora and fauna at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens on Veterans Day weekend,” said VyStar SVP, Market President Lysa Barbano. “VyStar was founded in 1952 as a place to help military and civil service members meet their financial needs. Our commitment to the military is just as strong today. We proudly recognize the strength of our military community and are honored to participate in Veterans Day celebrations across Florida and Georgia.” VyStar continues to expand its footprint in Central Florida, where the credit union will soon have more than 15 branches. The Winter Park branch opened in August 2023. The Altamonte Springs branch is scheduled to open this December followed by Lake Nona in 2024. For more information about VyStar Credit Union, visit https://vystarcu.org. For more information about the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, visit https://www.centralfloridazoo.org. 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!

Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar with various locations across Florida, including Orlando, is celebrating Día de los Muertos now through Sunday November 5. Looking for Dia de Los Muertos plans? Offering a true taste of Mexico, Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar is the perfect place to celebrate! Across all of Rocco's Tacos locations including Orlando, specials including Rocco’s Spicy Mango Margaritas ($10) and a limited-time Pumpkin Spiced Flan & Chocolate Cake with Caramel Sauce ($9) dessert will be available to celebrate the holiday! On Thursday, November 2, Rocco's will host diners across all locations for fun-filled, day to night festivities to celebrate Dia de los Muertos! The experience will be filled with face painting and lively music, and the restaurants have partnered with Ghost Tequila to offer complimentary samples to diners 21+. Rocco's Tacos is located in Orlando, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Palm Beach Gardens, Tampa, West Palm Beach, and Sarasota. 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!

Unicorn World is the only experience that lets you walk-thru and get up close to life-like and life-size unicorns. This November, be transported to the magical world of unicorns and enjoy a day of fun-filled unicorn activities for the whole family, at Unicorn World, right here in Orlando! The kids are gonna love Unicorn World! With the unique attractions coming to Orlando's Orange County Convention Center for two days only, Saturday November 18, and Sunday, November 19, 2023. At Unicorn World, you’ll be immersed in the magical world of unicorns. From meeting unique, animatronic unicorns, to exploring the enchanted forest, to unicorn themed arts and crafts and much, much more! Unicorn World will be like nothing you have experienced before! Come enjoy a day of family fun and experience the magic of Unicorn World for yourself! The entry ticket includes access to the Enchanted Forest, stables, story time, crafts, indoor playground, and games included in admission. There are two under 2 bounce houses and a play area for the under twos as well which do not require a pass. Premium activities, which include the unicorn rides, bounce houses, face painting, and professional photography are not included in the admission ticket. You can purchase an Unlimited Add-On for the rides and bounce houses in advance with your ticket purchase, or you may purchase ride and bounce house tickets at the event. 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!

Woofie's West Orlando Premium Mobile Pet Care Services Now Open, Hosting Grand Opening Event for Pet-loving Community in Winter Garden. Woofie’s West Orlando has announced its opening to provide premium mobile pet services throughout West Orlando, including Kissimmee, Oakland, Ocoee, Orlando, Windermere, and Winter Garden. The franchise, owned and operated by local resident Tara Sobek, is hosting a grand opening celebration for owners and their dogs on Wednesday, November 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Winter Garden, at Home State Brewing Co. Woofie’s West Orlando will host its family-and pet-friendly grand opening at Home State Brewing Company, with free drawings for a grooming valued at $100 and a pet gift basket (one ticket per guest with contact information); they will also offer discounted nail trims for dogs on a first come/first served basis, as time allows. Woofie’s will be joined by Southern Cross Service Dogs, a non-profit that trains and provides service dogs for disabled veterans; Unleashed Rehab Canine Therapy and Wellness, providing physical rehabilitation for dogs after an injury or surgery; and Hot Dog Photography, professional photographers, offering $25 sittings for digital download of photos at the event, while time allows. Pet Wants will also provide dog treats (while supplies last). A portion of the proceeds from Woofie’s services during the event will be donated to Southern Cross Service Dogs. Please note: Dogs are required to be leashed at the event. Woofie’s West Orlando provides mobile grooming, dog walking, daytime and overnight in-home or Bed & Biscuit pet sitting, and specialty services for dogs, cats, reptiles, guinea pigs, birds, and other pets. Staff members are CPR-trained and have a passion for taking care of animals, providing confidence to pet owners that their pets are well-tended. Previously an elementary school teacher for 20 years and then an instructional coach on training and curriculum for teachers and at the district level, Tara says her passion for hard work, empathy, experience in leading teams and managing customer service, and understanding of the love humans hold for pets have led to her founding Woofie’s West Orlando, with support from husband Jeremy. “We have a deep commitment to this community and to animals. As local owners, we provide personalized service with a hometown feel, and have the advantage of also being part of a national franchise brand with Woofie’s,” said Tara. “We provide safe, caring services for dog, cat, and other pet owners who want someone to take care of their beloved pets in the same manner they would. We look forward to officially introducing Woofie’s West Orlando to the larger community at our grand opening event.” Tara and Jeremy are parents to daughter Ella, who attends university and works at another Woofie’s franchise near where she goes to school. The family’s two “fur babies,” Roman, a mini-Australian Labradoodle, and Duncan, a Cavachon, are pictured on the Woofie’s West Orlando mobile van. Woofie’s of West Orlando anticipates rapid growth; keep an eye out for pet sitter, groomer, bather and other job openings. See Tara and Jeremy for details. For more information on Woofie’s of West Orlando services, visit here or call 352-517-4448. 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!

With November comes the season of giving, and Airport Lanes in Sanford is doing a toy drive right now for Kids House of Seminole, while down in Winter Park, Aloma Bowl will donate as part of the Baby DJ drive! Spooky season is almost behind us,, but the spirit of giving is already in the air at Aloma Bowl in Winter Park and Airport Lanes in Sanford. The entertainment centers will be hosting toy drives to benefit local children for the holidays. Guests can bring new, unwrapped toys to Airport Lanes now through Nov. 11, and the items will be donated to Kids House of Seminole. Aloma Bowl’s donation efforts will start Nov. 1 and run through Dec. 18. The toys will be donated as part of XL 106.7’s Baby DJ drive. And generous guests won't leave empty handed. As a thank you for the donation, guests who donate will receive one free bowling game. After, they can also enjoy the centers' other games, food and beverage offerings. "We love being part of our communities," said Jennifer Halpern, Aloma Bowling Centers manager. "We aim to give back throughout the year however we can, but it's special to be able to benefit these local efforts and ensure children in Orange and Seminole counties can have a great holiday season." To learn more about Airport Lanes, click here. To learn more about Aloma Bowl, 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!

Join the 3rd annual Brunchgiving, a rocking event with motorcycles, music, and good vibes, supporting Give Kids the World! Get ready for a day filled with delicious food, live music, and the roar of motorcycles! On Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 12 pm, come down to ORLANDO HARLEY DAVIDSON OFF 37th Street, Orlando, FL 32805 for an unforgettable event. Brunchgiving is all about giving back to the community, and this year's event is supporting Give Kids the World, a non-profit organization that provides magical experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. There will be SILENT AUCTIONS & RAFFLES throughout the afternoon PLUS a Fashion Show that will leave your engines REVED up for more, hosted by MC CAROYLYN RIVERA, "MAMA C," OF SURVIVOR! Indulge in VIP Tent with our SPONSORS TITOS & IRON SMOKE WHISKEY or perhaps hang out with some great Local Celebrities and Amazing Food Trucks. But that's not all – the sound of revving engines will fill the air as motorcycles take center stage. Marvel at the stunning bikes on display and soak up the thrilling atmosphere. So mark your calendars and bring your appetite, your love for music, and your passion for motorcycles. Let's come together to support a great cause and make this 3rd annual Brunchgiving the best one yet! Tickets from $15. For more information CONTACT: LISA FOOR- 407-927-9960 OR LISA4HOMES4YOU@GMAIL.COM 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!

Call For Artists: Public Art Opportunity for Orange County's New Innovation Lab! The Orange County Public Art Review Board has announced the opportunity for artists or artist teams to develop artwork for Orange County's Innovation Lab to be located within the Multicultural Center in the heart of Pine Hills. The Center will house vibrant, welcoming spaces for community enrichment including the Innovation Lab and a Senior Center. Orange County's Innovation Lab is one of the ways that Orange County is heating up STEM Programs with Art, creating STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Set to open in 2025, Orange County's Innovation Lab will be an inspirational maker space for creators of all ages to conceive and create technology-based items and ideas from robotics to virtual reality. There will be a variety of ideation spaces including a computer lab, collaboration and training spaces, Virtual Reality Den, Telecom Training Room, Idea Lab and two fully equipped Fabrication Spaces. The Center will also include a large flexible gathering space fully outfitted for sound, light, and video, suitable for TED Talks, industry meetings, and community events. Possibilities for Public Art include, but are not limited to: Suspended 3D Art and Use of Light Art Embedded in Walls and Floors Augmented Reality Kinetic Sculpture Interactive Art Textile Art Digital Art The deadline for submissions is December 27, 2023, with the commission worth $77,600. For more information and to submit an entry, visit 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!

This week, Orlando is home to hundreds of the latest 2024 model vehicles at the 2023 Central Florida International Auto Show. The 2023 Central Florida International Auto Show drives into Orlando this week with all the latest 2024 model vehicles on show from all the major manufactures. Whether your looking for a eco-friendly electric vehicle, or an off-road gas guzzler, you will find it all under one roof, with the four-day Central Florida International Auto Show being held November 2-5, 2023 at the Orange County Convention Center. Show hours are Thursday - Friday , noon to 9 pm, and Saturday - Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm. Tickets to the auto show are $7 - $15 per person and can be purchased at the convention center or through the Central Florida International Auto Show's website. There will be hundreds of vehicles across the showroom from Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Jeep, Ram, BMW, Kia, Nissan, Hyundai, and others. Must-see vehicles include the Mustang Dark Horse, Toyota Tundra, Ram 2500, Dodge Durango, Toyota Tacoma, Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEV, Dodge Hornet, and Ford Maverick. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, you have the opportunity to test drive vehicles. Drive as many of the vehicles below as you want, including the Pacifica Hybrid PHEV, Ram 1500 Limited, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Fiat 500X. There will also be Mario Andretti's Formula 1 race car on display, as well as a collection of Model A's and 30 MOPAR muscle cars. Check out www.orlandoautoshow.com for more information. 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!

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has ropened its first Central Florida Scoop Shop in Winter Park Village, bringing the number of Florida stores for the ice cream company to three. You may know Jeni's Ice Cream here in Central Florida, as tubs of the delicious ice cream are available at Whole Foods, Publix, and The Fresh Market, but now Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has opened its first Orlando scoop shop at 510 Orlando Avenue #102 in Winter Park! To celebrate the opening, Jeni's is throwing a grand opening party to celebrate on November 9, from 7 - 11 pm, including free scoops for everyone, all night long, plus swag bags for the first 50 people in line. . Visitors to the new scoop shop can look forward to flavors including White Chocolate Peppermint, Sweet Potato Marshmallow Brulee, Rum Ball, Green Mint Chip, Boston Cream Pie, Coffee With Cream & Sugar, Strawberry Buttercream, Brandied Banana Brûlée, Powdered Jelly Donut, Cream Puff, and Maple Soaked Pancakes!! Click here for information on the opening celebrations. 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!