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Halloween is a frightfully fun time to be in Orlando with scary fun for everyone. Check out our Halloween Guide to all the haunted houses, events, and parties, trust us, you won't miss a single scare! Spooky season is a big deal here in Orlando, and from now through until Halloween, Orlando transforms into the most spooktacular destination in the country with so much frightful fun to experience, from full on horror experiences, to family friendly spooky fun, and Halloween dress-up parties to die for, seriously folks, you gotta celebrate Halloween in Orlando! We've compiled a list of all the Halloween haunts, events, and parties that are taking place in Orlando, and as we get closer to Halloween we'll keep adding all the latest things to do. We will be regularly updating this page, so keep checking back foolish mortals! Theme Park Halloween Events Haunted Houses & Attractions Halloween Events Halloween Parties 21+ 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 Days, 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 HOUSES & 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. 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. 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. Fun Spot’s HUGE Halloween Saturdays & Sundays, plus Halloween, September 30 - October 31, 2023 Gear Up for FANG-tastic Family Fun at Fun Spot’s HUGE Halloween this spooky season with Trick or Treating on Saturdays, Sundays and Halloween, plus rev up your taste buds with limited-edition fright bites. You can also strike a pose with pals at Fun Spot’s Foto Spots, and best of all, the Halloween entertainment is free! Fun Spot’s HUGE Halloween is haunting Fun Spot's Orlando and Kissimmee parks until Tuesday, October 31. 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. Owl Prowl: Here for the Boos Friday, October 6, 2023 Enjoy an adults-only evening of owl education. This Owl Prowl will include up-close encounters with native Florida owl species, a presentation on owls and how to find them in the wild, and a walk around the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in the dark to encounter the Center's owls as they awaken for the night. Costumes are encouraged at this Halloween themed event! Guests must be 18 years of age or older. Spookala Friday, October 6 - Sunday, October 8, 2023 Spookily features Celebrities, Horror Movie Props, Dark and Mysterious vendors, Live Entertainment, VIP Exclusives and more await you at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Longwood Haunted History Tour October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 28, 2023 An enchanting evening of eerie entertainment featuring a frighteningly fun-filled 75 minute theatrical walking tour of the Bradlee-McIntyre House, filled with historical facts, spine-tingling stories, and ill-fated illusion, get tickets now. 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 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. 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! 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. 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. 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. 14th Annual Dia de los Muertos & Monster Party October 19, 2023 Dia de los Muertos and Monster Party is a themed exhibition at CityArts Orlando and an outdoor experience with live performances, vendors, and more! Now in its 13th year, the Día de los Muertos & Monster Art Exhibitions will showcase Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art created by regional, national, and international artists. This unique art exhibition will be paired with an outdoor experience on opening night that will feature food, drinks, entertainment and spooky art vendors. Ghoulish Grooves October 20 - 21, 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! The Rocky Horror Picture Show Thursday, October 19 - Friday, October 20, 2023 Don your leather jacket, corset, and fishnet tights, DeLand Pride and the Absent Friends are bringing the cult classic back after much “antici… pation at the Athens Theater. 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. Owl Prowl: Witches and Wizards October 20, 2023 Enjoy a family friendly evening of owl education. This Owl Prowl will include up-close encounters with native Florida owl species, a presentation on owls and how to find them in the wild, and a walk around the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in the dark to encounter the Center's owls as they awaken for the night. Costumes are encouraged at this Halloween themed event! We'll have owl themed games, crafts, and you'll even have the chance to be sorted into your owl house. Eola Lodge Halloween Event Friday, October 20, 2023 Spine-tingling thrills, eerie excitement, and a plenitude of festive fun at Eola Lodge. Historic Downtown Winter Garden Halloween Experience October 20 – October 31, 2023 Halloween is celebrated for 12 days – not just one -- in Winter Garden! The City’s annual Halloween Experience provides family-friendly festivities in Downtown Winter Garden, including seven nights of an outdoor animated Halloween Light Show on City Hall; a hay maze; fall- and spooky-themed photo locations, decorations and light displays throughout downtown; a Spooky Caboose at the Winter Garden Heritage Museum; a Halloween Celebration at the fall-themed Farmers Market, and more! Costumes are welcome any day! 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. Funtober at Lake Concord Park October 21, 2023 Enjoy trick or treating at Funtober, a fun event for kids in Casselberry. Franklin’s Friends Howl-O-Ween October 21, 2023 Franklin’s Friends is proud to present the tenth annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest on October 21 from 9 am to noon at Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte. The event will feature a leisurely dog walk, canine costume contest, adoptable dogs, pet-friendly vendors, raffles and more! The Night Market with Zombietoberfest October 21, 2023 Save the date for the Audubon Park Garden District’s biggest night of the year! Enjoy the area’s largest outdoor night market, DJ, live music, multiple craft beer gardens, free costume contests for hoomans and pups, free outdoor movie on the big screen and more. The Haunted Tavern Spookeasy October 21, 2023 The Haunted Tavern at Orlando World Center Marriott is an immersive cocktail experience run by the descendants of Blackbeard. You will visit one of the most haunted locations in Orlando as the tavern keeper guides you through a 4 part interactive cocktail journey. Hear the chilling and dark tales that haunt the venue and Blackbeard’s past, and beware the ghost that never left… Your night will be filled with surprises—the ghost tends to sit in on the experience and scare those brave enough to enter! 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! The City of Tavares Annual BOO! Festival October 27, 2023 The City of Tavares Annual BOO! Festival will be held on Friday, October 27th in downtown Tavares. The family-friendly event features a large Trunk-or-Treat with tons of free candy, live DJ music, food vendors, a Creepy Tent for kids, a Costume Contest, a movie in the park, and more! Ocoee Halloween Howl-Night October 27, 2023 The parks and Recreation Department will host Halloween Howl Night event on October 27th, 2023 from 6pm - 9pm. Oviedo Mall Halloween Sip & Shop October 27, 2023 This Halloween, Oviedo Mall answers the question, "what if there was trick or treating for adults?" Join Oviedo Mall for a Halloween Sip & Shop event with a spooky twist. Take a food and wine stroll around the mall while enjoying live entertainment, spooky photo ops and much more. Come dressed in your spooky best and receive a special prize (while supplies last) (For the safety of all participants, no full face masks are allowed) 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. Trick or Treat Safe Zone October 28, 2023 Dress up and trick or treat at Orlando Public Library and Orange County Regional History Center on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Create creepy crafts and complete a scavenger hunt! Recommended for families with children 0-12. Click here for details. Trunk or Treat at Aloma Bowl October 28, 2023 Aloma Bowl is putting the spooks and scares in strikes and spares with a Halloween event the entire family can enjoy. The entertainment center is hosting the popular Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 28. from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests can sign up in advance to bring their decorated car. Every car entry will receive a “ghoulish gift” and have the chance to take home the $250 prize. Anyone can stop by day-of for an afternoon of games, activities, prizes, candy, costumes and the chance to decorate a bowling pin. The event is free and open to the public. After guests enjoy the fun, they can also stop inside to check out the venues’ bowling, food and beverage and variety of games for all ages. Trunk or Treat at Airport Lanes October 28, 2023 Airport Lanes is putting the spooks and scares in strikes and spares with a Halloween event the entire family can enjoy. The entertainment center is hosting its Trunk or Treat events on Saturday, Oct. 28. from 4 to 6 p.m. Guests can sign up in advance to bring their decorated car. Every car entry will receive a “ghoulish gift” and have the chance to take home the $250 prize. Anyone can stop by day-of for an afternoon of games, activities, prizes, candy, costumes and the chance to decorate a bowling pin. The event is free and open to the public. After guests enjoy the fun, they can also stop inside to check out the venues’ bowling, food and beverage and variety of games for all ages. 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! The Haunted Tavern Spookeasy October 28, 2023 The Haunted Tavern at Orlando World Center Marriott is an immersive cocktail experience run by the descendants of Blackbeard. You will visit one of the most haunted locations in Orlando as the tavern keeper guides you through a 4 part interactive cocktail journey. Hear the chilling and dark tales that haunt the venue and Blackbeard’s past, and beware the ghost that never left… Your night will be filled with surprises—the ghost tends to sit in on the experience and scare those brave enough to enter! A Haunting Weekend at the Seminole Towne Center October 28 - 29, 2023 Jin this free event at Seminole Towne Center for Ghost Tours, Trick Or Treat, Kids Zone: Indoor Movies, Bounce Houses & Kid Friendly Activities 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. 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! 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! 3rd Annual Fall Family Fun Day October 28, 2023 Enjoy a day of family fun at the 3rd Annual Fall Family Fun Day in Deland. There will be something for everyone and admission is free. There will be a variety of vendors to help you start on some Christmas shopping. In addition there will be various family and special needs resource vendors to share information about their organization/businesses and services provided. While visiting the vendors the kids can do some booth or treating and make sure to vote for the best decorated booth. Live music by Kool Vibes will begin at noon after the costume contest. Make sure to bring an appetite and visit the selection of food trucks. There will be face painter, activities. 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 Annual CFW Trunk or Treat Event! October 28, 2023 Get ready for an enchanting evening of Halloween fun at the Trunk or Treat Event presented by the Curry Ford West Main Street District! Bring your family, friends, and even your furry pals for a ghoulishly good time. City of Apopka Halloween in the Park October 28, 2023 This is a free family-friendly Trick-or-Treating event with kid activities, vendors, and more. Kid activities include: Face painting, bounce houses, costume contests (by age groups), photos with our First Responders from the Apopka Police Department and Apopka Fire Department, and more! This is a fun & safe trick or treat alternative for the children of Apopka. Local businesses and organizations will be handing out individually wrapped candy or small toys/prizes to the children in attendance. Prize ribbons will be given to the top 3 best decorated/themed booths. (Not too scary, please!) 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). Monster Mash Saturday, October 28, 2023 Join the RAPCF’s Second Annual Monster Mash Masquerade for Restaurant Recovery featuring mouth-watering dishes from some of Central Florida’s premier restaurants, domestic and international wine, beer & liquor stations set up throughout venue, and entertainment during event. Online auction presented by participating restaurants and allied partners and silent auction night of the event. Costume is not required but encouraged. 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. 1st Annual Monster Dash 5K Sunday, October 29, 2023 A family-friendly event at Oviedo Mall that encourages participants to sport their spookiest costumes while enjoying a spirited run. Halloween Fall Festival, Luau, and Car Show October 29, 2023 Join Horsepower Ranch on October 29, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the Halloween Fall Festival & Car Show at Horsepower Ranch! Watcher's Ghost Files Live Sunday, October 29 Watcher's Ghost Files Live! brings the excitement of ghost hunting to Hard Rock Live including a never-before-seen episode, Q&A with Ryan and Shane + much more Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej are the hosts of Ghost Files, Watcher Entertainment's hit paranormal investigation show where they attempt to recreate the internet's best paranormal evidence in the world's most haunted locations. Experience the excitement of ghost hunting with the ghoul boys with a special screening of a never-before-seen episode of Ghost Files, followed by an exclusive Q&A session with the hosts themselves. Tickets on sale via Ticketmaster. 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. Mall-O-Ween Trick or Treat Event October 31, 2023 It's Halloween Time at Oviedo Mall! Join us for our annual Kid Crew Mall-O-Ween Trick or Treat Event Kids 12 and Under are welcome to dress up and hop store to store, trick or treating from 5:30pm-7:30pm (or while supplies last)! 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 HALLOWEEN PARTIES 18+ The Lucky Leprechaun Halloween Party October 7, 2023 Join The Lucky Leprechaun on I-Drive for their annual Halloween Party on Sat 7th October at 7pm! Lots of fun, games and giveaways! Free collectable Guinness glass promo! Costumes not compulsory, however there will be prizes for best male/female/child ! No cover charge! Children welcome! Dinner buffet optional! Costume Party Thursday, October 12, 2023 Costume Party at Will’s Pub with live sets from Live Sets: CHRMNG, ENDIE and URL. Plus DJ Sets: Night Winds and The Real You. 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. 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. The Halloween Pub Crawl Friday, October 27, 2023 Orlando Pub Crawl is the only locally based pub crawl company and the only pub crawl to offer 4 free drinks(and premium ones at that) along with killer specials at a much lower price. Orlando Pub Crawl is bringing back its Halloween Pub Crawl this year giving you an extra opportunity to flaunt your Hauntingly best costumes. Halloween Silent Disco @ NYBP Orlando Friday, October 27, 2023 The hottest Halloween Party in town is back once more to thrill and chill each and every one of your senses! New York Beer Project proudly presents the return of the Halloween Silent Disco! Get ready to party like never before, ghoulish mortals! This night-long dance party, complete with your own switchable headset, features WNY's greatest DJ and MC, our NYBP Halloween Costume Contest with prizes, and of course, an epic Halloween beer lineup featuring faves like Drunkin' Punkin', Frankensteiner, Twix R 4 Kids Sour and more Studio Max Halloween Costume Party October 28, 2023 Live Music by local artists, Live DJ, food trucks, vendors, live art, body painting, a mobile smoke shop, entertainment & more! Get tickets now. Spooky, scary & fun, let’s see your best costume – you may win a prize! This will be an indoor & outdoor event! Play a game of Scary Movie Trivia on stage & win some spooky Halloween treats! Orlando Horror Stories October 28, 2023 Get ready for the biggest costume party in Orlando. Fab Halloween party at Majestic Event Center. Get details now. Halloween Party at the Enzian Saturday, October 28, 2023 Dress to impress in your best costume and party with your friends until you're dead by dawn. Join The Enzian for a night of music, food, and drinks, before ending the celebration with our midnight feature - "The Beyond"! TPD 10th Annual Halloween Block Party Saturday, October 28, 2023 Join Thornton Park District for their 10th Annual Halloween Block Party! ElecCHIX will keeping you dancing! Cirque du Soleil themed crowd performers from Vaudeville Entertainment Stilt Walkers & Fire Dancers. Dark Arts Indie Market with local Artists. TPD Full Liquor Outside Bars. Costume Contests with CASH prizes, and Drink Specials. This event is 21 The Villains Ball October 31, 2023 Brought to you by the team behind the Disney-themed party nights, Bop To The Top, this special Halloween night party will include lots of dark Disney, spooky pop, and classic Bop To The Top anthems at the House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs on Halloween Night, October 31. Dressing up is encouraged and there will be a villain's costume contest. Tickets are on sale now via Live Nation, with tickets from $20 each. Haunted House: A NIGHT OF HORROR & HOUSE MUSIC October 31, 2023 Haunted House: A NIGHT OF HORROR & HOUSE MUSIC is coming to town, and it's going to be a night you won't forget. Join The Vanguard for a heart-pounding extravaganza that blends the eerie thrills of a haunted house with the electrifying beats of house music. DJ's & House Music The lineup of top-notch DJs will be spinning the hottest house music tracks all night long. Get ready to dance, groove, and lose yourself in the hypnotic rhythms that will keep you moving until dawn. Costume Contest Dress to impress in your most terrifying or creative costume! Our Costume Contest features a jaw-dropping grand prize worth $2500. Show off your spooky style and stand a chance to win big! Decorations & Themed Bars The've transformed the venue into a haunted wonderland. From creepy crawlies to ghostly apparitions, our decorations will immerse you in the world of the supernatural. Plus, our themed bars will serve up specialty concoctions to keep your spirits high! Drink Specials Enjoy spine-tingling drink specials all night long. From wicked brews to devilish cocktails, the drink menu is sure to add an extra layer of excitement to your night. Top-Level Stage & Light Production Prepare to be dazzled by the top-level stage and light production. We've spared no expense in creating a visual spectacle that will leave you in awe. Don't miss out on the most thrilling event of the season! Grab your friends, put on your spookiest costume, and join a night of horror and house music that will haunt your memories forever. Get tickets now, only $15 each. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. 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The new nighttime spectacular that is set to debut at EPCOT on December 5 now has its own page on the Walt Disney World website. As we get ever closer to the new nighttime spectacular, Luminous: The Symphony of Us, launching on December 5 at EPCOT, the show has now been added to the Walt Disney World website, together with new concept art of the show, and a new description. On the new webpage, Walt Disney World proclaims, "Feast your eyes on an all-new nighttime spectacular as it lights up the sky over World Showcase Lagoon." The description of the show reads: A Sparkling Spectacle Delight in a dramatic show designed to bring us all together. Marvel at a dazzling pageant of fireworks, fountains, music and lights set to an original composition. New music, along with evocative selections from the Disney songbook, come together to remind us that we are more alike than we are different. The new show will debut at EPCOT on December 5, 2023 at 9.30 pm. The show was set to debut for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company this month, but was reportedly delayed due to a problem with the musical score for the show. 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.

Named as one of the Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World by Moviemaker Magazine, the Orlando Film Festival returns to Downtown Orlando, showcasing the best in new independent cinema from around the world. The Orlando Film Festival is an immersive eight-day experience that includes more than 300 films and industry panels and workshops, all geared to the 300+ indie filmmakers and 12,000 in attendance. This years event takes place from October 26 - November 2, 2023, with nightly parties and a variety of professional activities encourage important networking opportunities. The festival culminates with an award ceremony featuring prizes valued at more than $1 million. Located in the heart of Orlando, the Orlando Film Festival is produced by working filmmakers and industry professionals. All film screenings are presented with Q&As and filmmakers experience an unprecedented career-enhancing connection to our community. Screenings and events take place in or around the CMX Plaza Cinema, which is walking distance from all official festival venues, the festival auditoriums all feature high-end Barco projectors and 5.1 surround sound. Audiences and filmmakers get an immersive experience full of spirited Q&As, panel discussions, workshops and script reads with industry professionals from around the world. This year's opening night film on October 26, is Art Thief. After stealing a painting from a local museum, a passionate-but-untalented artist is thrust into the midst of an even bigger theft. Inspired by the 1990 robbery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. This year the Orlando Film Festival features over 300 films, check out the official website for all the films including screening details. 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!

The kids can celebrate spooky season at Disney Springs this weekend, head to The LEGO Store and build a LEGO Black Cat and then take it home for free. This Saturday and Sunday - build a LEGO Black Cat at the LEGO Store and take it home with you! Offer valid October 21 and 22 from 12 - 2pm, limited to one LEGO Black Cat build per child. Terms and Conditions: LEGO Black Cat make and take event is intended for children aged 6-12 years old. The LEGO Black Cat model will be available on a first come first serve basis, while supplies last. LEGO Black Cat model cannot be purchased. Build your wildest Disney dreams at the LEGO Store in Disney Springs, make tracks to this giant, imagination-based mecca and get your fill of every conceivable aspect of the LEGO phenomenon—from collectible play sets inspired by some of your favorite Disney films and characters to individual bricks, kits, LEGO-themed merchandise and so much more. Special store features include the eye-catching Pick-A-Brick Wall and larger-than-life Disney models. Be sure to stop by with the family—it’s fun for kids of all ages! 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!

Iron Chef Morimito is hosting the pairing of the century, a celebration of 100 years of House of Suntory fine whiskies at Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs. You have the rare opportunity to join none other than acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto himself on Friday, December 1, or Saturday, December 2, 2023, as the celebrity chef hosts a Suntory 100th Anniversary Tasting. Presented by Suntory Ambassador Gardner Dunn in the The Forbidden Lounge at Morimoto Asia, these intimate evenings will host a maximum 20 guests per night. This promises to be the pairing of the century: a celebration of 100 years of House of Suntory fine whiskys at Morimoto. FRIDAY • Yamazaki 25 year • Yamazaki 18 year Mizunara 100th Anniversary • Yamazaki 12 year 100th Anniversary bottle SATURDAY • Hibiki 30 year • Hakushu 18 year Peated Malt 100th Anniversary • Hakushu 12 year 100th Anniversary bottle Sample these exceptional whiskys along with three delicious small bites. Ages 21+ only. Tickets start at $355++ per person. Get tickets now. Japanese master chef Masaharu Morimoto is known worldwide for his singular interpretations of Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes. His unique culinary perspective and unforgettable cuisine is matched only by his gorgeously-executed locations, including Morimoto Asia. Morimoto Asia offers a unique exhibition kitchens that provide behind-the-scenes views into traditions like Peking duck carving and dim sum. The restaurant’s massive, 2-story interior includes glittering 20-foot-long chandeliers, Shanghai-influenced lounges, private dining spaces and a second-level sushi bar and lounge. The scale and artistry of this signature dining location is a visual delight—but wait until you taste the food! Morimoto’s take on Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes creates an unforgettable dining experience. At Morimoto Asia, the menu is as richly enchanting as the venue itself. Begin your “journey” with poke salad, and then enjoy a generous helping of red miso-glazed Faroe Island salmon. And be sure you don’t say sayonara until you’ve tried the Oreo Tempura dessert! Chef Morimoto is acknowledged as one of the most inventive forces in Asian cuisine, and he has creatively reimagined a showcase of Asian flavors and traditions. Choose from Japanese favorites like sushi, sashimi and the succulent Kakuni Bao or Chinese classics like crispy Peking duck carving (served boneless with Chinese pancakes and dim sum), plus Korean and Malay specialties—even some dishes inspired by Asian street-food stalls! Delicious specialty wines and cocktails like the Morimoto Signature Aged Sake help Morimoto Asia “raise the bar” on unforgettable Asian dining. The restaurant’s sake list is extensive—available by the glass, carafe or bottle—and the suggested beer pairings include 2 of Morimoto’s own specialty beers. 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!

ZooTampa at Lowry Park has new family adventures, interactive animal experiences and special events planned for 2024. ZooTampa at Lowry Park continues to solidify its position as Florida’s most attended cultural attraction by once again breaking its own record welcoming 1,171,319 guests in fiscal year 2023 (which ended on September 30), and as the zoo continues to attract record crowds, they are continuing to add new attractions to ensure guests keep coming back time and time again. With the zoo ever evolving, in 2024 there are many brand new additions that will offer unforgettable adventures for guests of all ages.. The Zoo is billing 2024 as the “Year of More” with the following new additions: Stingray Shores: The new interactive habitat opening this winter features the opportunity for guests to touch and feed graceful stingrays. Guests will also have the unique opportunity to get into the water and be immersed in the aquatic world of stingrays during an unforgettable Signature Encounter experience that connects guests with these amazing species like never before. Australia: The completely re-imagined family area includes a new ride, Aussie Trek presented by Outback, which will feature opportunities for parents and their kids to go on a safari and learn about the land down under’s unique wildlife. The area, which will open Spring 2024, will have an expanded splash pad and dry play area and more opportunities for up-close animal connections with the addition of a wallaby Signature Encounter. Additionally, new food and beverage locations, the Outpost Grab N Go Market and the Boomerang Bar will offer guests an array of delicious drinks and food options. Prehistoric Predators: At this limited-time special event taking place January through April, guests will come face to face with giant animatronic ferocious predators of the past. Animals not seen for centuries like the dire wolf from the ice age or an allosaurus from the Mesozoic age come to life only at ZooTampa. While enjoying the amazing creatures that roamed the earth long ago, guests of all ages will also learn the important role predators play in our ecosystem and how they relate to species of this century. David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center expansion: As one of only two critical care centers in the United States able to care for orphaned manatees, ZooTampa is expanding its capacity with the addition of two 16,500-gallon treatment areas for the direst (and smallest) patients. For more information 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!

Gallery MCO is open! Stop by to check out amazing shots from local airplane enthusiasts with the airpots first plane spotter exhibit! Orlando International Airport (MCO) has been credited with having one of the nation’s most active art programs, and now it has a gallery and new art experience to help it live up to the honor. Gallery MCO is a former retail space transformed to accommodate short exhibits, “Having the opportunity to enjoy art while traveling is a welcome pastime for many passengers,” said Kevin J. Thibault, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA). “The Aviation Authority has a history of supporting art in public spaces and sees the value of engaging passengers for cultural enrichment.” Passengers are invited to enjoy the debut exhibition of planespotting photographs taken at the airport at the new Gallery MCO in the Main Terminal. The inaugural exhibit features 15 photographs taken by planespotting enthusiasts. The photographs were selected from the entries submitted in a call-to-artists posted through MCO social media channels in August. The photographs were chosen by a panel of judges from the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and were based on creativity, originality and technical skill. They include amazing captures such as “A United Love of Aviation and Space” by Pascal Fouquet that features a silhouette of an airplane flying in front of a full moon and “Waiting in the MCO Lounge” by Steven Madow (photo above) that shows eight airplanes simultaneously ascending in front of the iconic MCO Tower like birds in flight. Dating back to the World War II era, planespotting is now a hobby practiced around the world. Enthusiasts enjoy their love of aviation by taking photographs, tracking “tail numbers” or just sitting back and enjoying the action. The exhibit continues through Dec. 1 at the temporary gallery located on Level 3 of the Main Terminal on the B-side “South Walk” and is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. 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!

The Bridal & Wedding Expo is a unique, interactive event, with food to taste, dresses to see, flowers to enjoy, music to dance to and fun to be had. The Florida Bridal and Wedding Expo sweeps into the Orange County Convention Center on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Whether you envision a formal black-tie affair or a casual barefoot ceremony on the beach, carefully selected experts at this weekends Bridal & Wedding Expo are ready to offer advice in creating timeless memories for your perfect wedding. Throughout the show there will be spectacular bridal fashion shows , together with live DJ and band demos. This is you chance to meet with many of Central Florida's amazing wedding companies, the show is free to attend if you register in advance or it's $10 at the door. 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. .

Bring your pup to the Mills 50 Pup Paw-ty & Costume Contest! Pups in costume can win prizes! Sunday, October 22 from 1pm until 6pm is Mills 50 Pup-Pawty & Costume Contest, benefitting Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando! Come to Quantum Leap Winery where you can purchase a wristband for $5 and receive specials at 16 bars, businesses and restaurants! 100% of the wristband sales will be donated to the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. The first 50 pups accompanied by an adult will receive a complimentary Halloween bandana! Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed pups, plus Steven from orangemouse.net will be on hand to take photos of you and your pup! 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!

The Orlando Science Center is hosting a Halloween party for adults tonight, Saturday, October 21, 2023. There’s no age limit on curiosity, and whether you're looking for a get-together of old friends or a fun date night out, Science Night Live, SORRY dead, is your chance to let out your inner child and experience the joy of science! Kick-off Spooky Season with Orlando Science Center! Our fan-favorite, adults-only night at the museum is getting all dressed up for Halloween. Join us for a scientific spooktacular during Science Night Live DEAD! On top of checking out ghoulishly good guest speakers, guests can put their BrAiNsSs to the test with terrifyingly terrific trivia and community partners of mythical proportions! Food partners will have light bites and spirits available for purchase. Limited tickets are available online only for just $19, so get yours before they’re gone at www.osc.org/snl! This is the night you can dress up, let loose and enjoy everything you love about the Orlando Science Center, without the kids! 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!

Orlando’s Come Out With Pride Festival is back, so join the fun and support Central Florida’s LGBTQ+ community during the celebrations this weekend! This year's Come Out With Pride Orlando takes place on Saturday, October 21 at Lake Eola Park, and its time to get ready, Orlando, as the streets are set to glow with pride! Get ready to celebrate your pride at this year's Come Out With Pride Orlando which is set to take place on October 21, 2023 at Lake Eola Park. Come Out With Pride Orlando is an exciting day filled with a diverse series of events that include two stages hosting live entertainment throughout the day, the trans pride march, as well as one of the most eagerly anticipated parades of the year. Come Out With Pride Orlando boasts over 200,000 attendees all coming together to celebrate LGBTQIA+ life, culture, and community. The festival boasts a diverse array of food trucks and beverage choices, while its marketplace showcases a vibrant collection of local vendors united in their support for the LGBTQIA+ community. The parade will kick off at 4 p.m., followed by a huge celebration at the Lake Eola Amphitheater at 6 p.m. followed by a spectacular fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m. over Lake Eola. This year’s grand marshals were chosen for their significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ community, and include Simone Chriss, a civil rights attorney for Southern Legal Counsel, Dempsey Jara, a 12-year-old trans activist, plus John Paonessa, Mike Rogier, and Gary Israel, and all the legal team of Gary Israel, P.A. Come Out With Pride Orlando is getting the LaLa Ri Experience! ⁠ ⁠ Fresh off her win as the very first Queen of The Fame Games from RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 8, the winner of Miss Congeniality from season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race LALA RI will be one of the headliners at this year's Come Out With Pride Orlando. Joining LaLa Ri will be Monet X Change. The "Xhange Rate" for Come Out With Pride is about to go way up! MONÉT X CHANGE was the first double crown winner from RuPaul's Drag Race, having earned the title of Miss Congeniality on season 10 and becoming the first queen of color inducted into the Hall of Fame after winning All Stars 4, and now she will be headlining the Diva Stage (The Lake Eola Amphitheater) at 9pm on October 21st. ⁠ ⁠ Don't miss your chance to see this super star along with Drag Race's LaLa Ri, and a a wonderful variety of local performers including Darcel Stevens, The Les Vixens, House of Cavalli, House of San Miguel, The Renaissance Theater, and more at Come Out With Pride's Diva Stage Here's the schedule of performances for the Divas Stage (Hosted by Anjelica Sanchez) 1:45pm - 2:00pm KingDom of Pride Productions 2:00pm - 2:20pm MysTree Hugga's Treehouse 2:20pm - 2:40pm Unity Night 2:40pm - 3:00pm ODRL 4:00pm - 6:00pm PARADE TIME 6:00pm - 6:45pm Pride Rally 6:45pm - 6:55pm Orlando Gay Chorus 6:55pm - 7:15pm Les Vixens 7:15pm - 7:35pm Darcel's Divas with Darcel Stevens, Bobby Iman, MrMs Adrian, and Axel Andrews 7:40pm - 8:00pm House of Cavalli 8:00pm - 8:30pm The Renaissance Theater Orlando 8:30pm - 8:50pm House of San Miguel 8:50pm - 9:00pm LaLa Ri 9:00pm - 9:15pm Monet X Change 9:30pm - 9:45pm FIREWORKS 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.

JINYA Ramen Bar is expanding its footprint in the Orlando area, with the popular Thornton Park ramen restaurant ready to open the doors on it's latest location. JINYA Ramen Bar, a fast growing restaurant chain, including a busy Orlando location near downtown at 8 N Summerlin Ave in Thornton Park opens its second Florida location on Monday, October 23, 2023. The new restaurant is located near Alafaya Square at 234 E. Mitchell Hammock Rd, just a short 10-minute drive from the University of Central Florida campus, The first 50 lunchtime visitors will receive a special treat from 11 am, with another 50 diners receiving a free bowl of ramen from 5 pm. JINAY offers more than a dozen acclaimed dishes and is known for its slow-cooked approach to ramen, made from broths simmered for 20 hours in-house. “They say that Orlando is one of the most magical places on earth and we learned that with our first location in the city, so it only made sense to bring another one to the area and Oviedo is the perfect place to do that,” said JINYA Founder and CEO Tomo Takahashi. “We can’t wait to share even more of our food and culture with the community and look forward to having locals join in on the fun.” At JINYA, experience ramen with thick, rich broth in perfect balance with flavorful noodles. Discover a wide array of authentic toppings, from tender pork chashu to shrimp wonton. Then, elevate the experience further by pairing it with tapas or a craft beer. JINYA is ramen culture, where the relationship between broth and noodles is serious but delicious business. To learn more about JINYA’s full menu, visit jinyaramenbar.com. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site