Search this site

Every year, on the morning of December 24th, hundreds of Surfing Santas come together on Cocoa Beach for a morning of family fun on the beach, a surf event like no other, and this year the event has a new location! Surfing Santas 2023 will be in a new location, organisers have confirmed. The event will still be taking place in Cocoa Beach, just down the road at Shepard Park. Organisers say the the move will bring many benefits to the Christmas Eve event that keeps on getting bigger every year. Benefits include more beachfront and nearby parking, hopefully meaning less stressful traffic jams with attendees able to arrive directly from north, south and west, plus, guests in the nearby beachside hotels can walk to the venue. This year there will be handicap parking and easy access to the beach! Another benefit will be room for food trucks to participate, with space for families or friends to hang out or picnic after the event. It is one block from the Florida Surf Museum, which actually hosts the event -- this will provide the opportunity for more people to actually visit the museum! Hundreds of surfers and thousands of spectators dressed in holiday-themed outfits are expected to participate this year, with live music, Hawaiian dance demonstrations, and the ever popular costume content. Anyone can participate by dressing in the christmas-themed outfit of their choice, and prizes will be awarded for best babies, children, groups, men, and women! Surfing Santas is the Space Coast’s most anticipated holiday event, and this is your chance to take to the waves with hundreds of holiday revelers for a Florida Christmas celebration you'll never forget. Once you’ve experienced Surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach you’ll never want to spend your Christmas anywhere else. Surfing Santas is traditionally held on December 24, at Cocoa Beach, with the event bringing hundreds of surfers dressed up as Santa to the city’s beach. It is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the holidays, having lots of holly jolly fun with friends and family. In addition to catching the waves, the event also features costume contests, live music, performances, photo opportunities, and more.

It’s time to get into all the fall fun, and what better way than a kid-friendly fall event in Orlando with pumpkin painting at Wild Florida! It’s time to get into all the fall fun, and what better way than a kid-friendly fall event in Orlando with pumpkin painting at Wild Florida! On October 14, you and your family can choose any pumpkin and they will provide all the utensils you need to create your pumpkin masterpiece! You will be able to paint pumpkins from 10 am to 4 pm, giving you and your party plenty of time to let your creativity shine. It’s just $5 per pumpkin you’d like to paint and if you’d like to visit the Gator Park, they are offering a $10 combo ticket for everyone, not just Florida residents! You can either take your pumpkin home or leave it for one of your new animal friends inside the Gator Park. The non-toxic paint won’t hurt any of the animals and will add some pumpkin spice to their exhibit. But the fun doesn’t stop after you’ve created your fall masterpiece! The’ve set up a scavenger hunt throughout the Gator Park that will give you a chance to earn cool Wild Florida prizes. Be sure to pick up your exclusive clue card at the Gift Shop between 10 am and 2 pm, then use your detective skills to search the animal exhibits to find your answers. After you’ve filled out your card just return it by 2:30 pm to enter the chance to win one of the prizes. And, to make things better, if you finish your card early and correctly, your family will receive an extra, more wild surprise. Wild Florida will choose the winners at 3 pm, so don’t walk too far because your family must be present to claim your prize! Hint: If you take a family selfie with Yeti, the albino gator who welcomes you in the Wild Florida gift shop, and tag us when you post it on your social channels, your family will earn a second entry! Are you ready to join in on the fun? Sign up for pumpkin painting by October 10th and let Wild Florida know you’re coming! If you forget, don’t worry! They will accept some walk-ups, but it would be while supplies last. In addition to Pumpkin Fest at Wild Florida, from Friday, October 20 to Saturday, October 21, Wild Florida is once again hosting Sloth Days, packed with fun for you and your family. Sloths are easily recognized for being the slowest (and cutest) species in the animal kingdom. And, there are a ton of other interesting facts about sloths that might make you fall more in love. Because of the love people have for sloths and Wild Florida's mission to build a connection between people and their environment, they are dedicating Sloth Days to celebrating sloths through live demonstrations, interactive experiences and other sloth-related activites. SLOTH DAYS ACTIVITIES: $10 off Sloth Encounter Ever want to be up close and personal with Wild Florida's sleepy pals? Well… here’s your chance! While booking in-person, over the phone, or online, just mention or use the code SLOTHDAYS to receive $10 off regular sloth encounter, only available during Sloth Days. During your sloth encounter, you can interact with sloths in their environment, where you can snag a quick slothie to share all the fun you’re having with your friends. As a bonus, you will even get free admission to Wild Florida's Gator Park. Proceeds donated to APPC Panama The Panamerican Conservation Association is Panama’s leader in Sloth rescues. They care for sick, injured and orphaned animals. Wild Florida loves to support causes that provide to our wildlife which is why a percentage of the proceeds will go to APPC Panama and their continued efforts. Free corn on the cob at Chomp House Grill If you really want to feel like a sloth, visit the Chomp House Grill for free corn on the cob. Fun fact, this is our two-toed friends’ favorite treat! Surprise sloth pop-ups Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for sights of our furry friends. They will make special appearances around our Gator Park to celebrate their special day. October 20 – Happy Sloth Day! Hang out with Wild Florida on the official Sloth Day! Take some awesome slothies during a sloth encounter, then grab a bite to eat at the Chomp House Grill, and pick up your free corn on the cob! You and your family can even hang out at the Recreation Area in the Gator Park to test your own sloth skills. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

It's the weekend and with no shortage of things to do here in Orlando, we've chosen all the fun and FREE EVENTS that are taking place throughout the weekend here in the city beautiful. Best FREE Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend Friday, September 29, 2023 Saturday, September 30, 2023 Sunday, October 1, 2023 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 Oviedo Oktoberfest 2023 Thursday, September 28 - Saturday, September 30, 2023 Oviedo Oktoberfest is back, and better than ever! At The Oviedo Amphitheatre in Center Lake Park. This three day festival event features authentic German beer, food, live music and entertainment, contests and more! Moon Mercado: Harvest Full Moon Friday, September 29, 2023 Apothecary, metaphysical, art, food, libations, full moon drum circle, family-friendly event at The Veranda at Thornton Park. Free Admission to Bok Tower Gardens Friday, September 29, 2023 Wawa is offering complimentary admission to Bok Tower Gardens. Pre-registration is required for this event by clicking here. Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise Weekly, Every Friday Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show will begin at 3:00pm and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate. Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza Weekly, Every Friday Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza in Winter Garden. Art After Dark at Lake Nona Weekly, Every Friday Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm, and it's a perfect free night out for the whole family. Enjoy a stroll through the Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while to enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon. Sunset Walk Fired-up Fridays Weekly, Every Friday Friday nights, the Promenade at Sunset Walk presents Fired-Up Fridays, a free Car & Truck Show event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Featuring music by DJ Scotty B and Company, plus the very best regional live bands. The Promenade is home to over 2 dozen restaurants, retail shops, movie theaters, and entertainment options, located just ½ mile from the intersection of State Road 429 and U.S. 192, at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. FREE admission and parking. Little Listeners at Altamonte Library Weekly, Every Friday Experience stories brought to life at Altamonte Library with fun books, interactive rhymes and craft activities during Little Listeners Storytime every Friday at 11 a.m. Sessions are tailored for ages 3 to 5 to help foster a love of reading. Sessions run for 30 minutes. Parents must stay with child. Reservations are required. Free Bingo Night at District Eat and Play Oviedo Weekly, Every Friday Free Bingo each Friday night at District Eat and Play Oviedo Mall, Oviedo at 6pm. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Community Day Celebration at ICON Park Orlando Saturday, September 30, 2023 In support of Central Florida residents and communities, ICON Park are planning the area’s largest event dedicated solely to inspiring community service and volunteerism. The “Community Day Celebration” will feature educational booths and activities from 35+ Central Florida non-profit organizations, and take place September 30 from noon to 6 pm. Charity booths, activities and photo opportunities will be set up throughout the 20-acre ICON Park beneath the iconic 400-ft. Wheel for guests of all ages to learn the missions of each organization and how to get involved. Guests can also relax on The Lawn and enjoy live entertainment on the main stage. There is no admission charge to visit ICON Park, and ample free parking in in its seven-story garage. Guests will receive a free map of all organizations to be stamped at each booth they explore. As a special incentive, anyone who visits 10 booths will be able to experience a 400-ft. view of their hometown aboard The Wheel, for just $10 (typically $29.99). Lake Nona Orlando VegFest Saturday, September 30, 2023 This completely vegan festival will have over 60 vegan vendors including local businesses and special guests from out of town. You can expect live music, speakers, dance classes, yoga classes and other entertainment all free. She Sells Saturday, September 30, 2023 She Sells is 30+ female & LGBTQ+ creatives, makers, artists and food trucks at The Circle Orlando. Lake Nona Oktoberfest Saturday, September 30, 2023 Oktoberfest is returning on Saturday, September 30 at Lake Nona Town Center with live music with King Guys Band, plus German food from Park Pizza, German themed entertainment, photo-ops, games, and the annual Stein Hoisting competition! This event is free and open to the public, no ticket needed! Oviedo Oktoberfest 2023 Thursday, September 28 - Saturday, September 30, 2023 Oviedo Oktoberfest is back, and better than ever! At The Oviedo Amphitheatre in Center Lake Park. This three day festival event features authentic German beer, food, live music and entertainment, contests and more! The Ultimate Car Show & Festival Saturday, September 30, 2023 Visit Reiter Park for The Ultimate Car Show, this fun free event featuring farmer’s market, a beer garden, a DJ, games for children, gourmet food trucks, and more. Saturday Special at Pioneer Village Weekly, Every Saturday Visit Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek 2491 Babb Road, Kissimmee every Saturday morning and enjoy a special activity. All materials will be provided with admission and is great for all ages. Disney Springs Kids Club Weekly, Every Saturday Dance, play and be entertained at engaging shows for kids of all ages at the Disney Springs Kids Club, taking place every Saturday. Free Entertainment and Free Parking. Live Music on the Lawn in Lake Nona Weekly, Every Saturday Live on the Lawn is your Saturday oasis to relax and recharge while listening to live music and playing lawn games with family and friends. Join Lake Nona from 11am – 3pm every Saturday! Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise Weekly, Every Saturday Join Old Town in Kissimmee every Saturday and take a trip down memory lane. The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate. The Classic Car Show is free for participants and free for the public to attend. It’s the perfect outing for families of every generation, young and old, to enjoy. Show Car Saturday Night at Promenade at Sunset Walk Weekly, Every Saturday Storybook Adventures Weekly, Every Saturday Each week, begin your free Storybook Adventures tour at the St Cloud Police substation on 10th street to pick up a map that will lead you on a stroll through downtown St. Cloud. the map will take you to specific locations to glance into the storefronts of participating businesses, reading one page at a time until you complete that week’s story! On Saturday at 10 am, the host business welcomes you to meet the author and the first 20 families in attendance will receive a free book to have autographed and take photos, plus, there will be an extra treat from the host business. Orlando Area Saturday Farmers Markets Weekly, Every Saturday The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. in beautiful Historic Winter Garden. The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park. The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall. Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more. Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023 Milk Mart: Spooky Soiree Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Pretty soon, it'll be time to bust out your decorative skulls and dead roses... if you ever put them away in the first place. Joint Milk Mart on October 1st for Milk Mart's annual Halloween market! They like to start getting spooky as early as possible, and the best way to kick off the season is with a festival featuring local art and food! Come out and shop for new Halloween decor, costume pieces, and all kinds of unique local goodies from over 200 vendors, artists, and small businesses! Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Ren Fair at The Renaissance Theatre Company Weekly, Every Sunday Renaissance Fair at The Ren, is a unique outdoor and indoor event, featuring drag shows, live music, and more. Diverse and Queer-friendly, 18+. Shops! Vendors, Artists, Crafts, Food Vendors/Trucks, Plants, Merchandise. Orlando Area Sunday Farmers Markets Weekly, Every Sunday One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 am - 4 pm. Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors here selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 am - 2 pm. The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm. Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors. THIS & EVERY WEEKEND Disney Springs Disney Springs is a wonderful place to waste away a few hours or more, and it's free to visit, and parking is free too. Stroll through Town Center at Disney Springs to view vibrant displays from talented artists at the Art Walk, let the kids enjoy the interactive fountains, while everyone will love checking out a unique collection of stores including The Coca Cola Store, M&M's World, Lego Imagination Center and more. You can take a break at The Welcome Center with air conditioning, comfy chairs and freeice water. Enjoy the free entertainment atmultiple locations where individual musicians and bands perform in the evening, plus House of Blues frequently offers free live music at its Front Porch Bar, Raglan Road usually has free live music on their patio, and on a Saturday morning there is even a free kids club with lots of entertainment! Disney's Boardwalk Disney’s BoardWalk is gorgeous, built around a lake and is beautifully themed to be reminiscent of Cape May or Coney Island in the 1940s. It’s free to enter and fun just walking around and enjoying the atmosphere, in the evening you can enjoy street performers (jugglers, comedians, fire-eaters, jazz ensembles, etc.), and at any time of the day or nigh you can take a trip on a friendship boat! Walt Disney World Monorail Transportation You can take three different Monorail rides at Walt Disney World, all for FREE. The inner Monorail circles the three Monorail resorts, Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian. You can get off and explore each resort, or just enjoy the ride and the view, as often as you wish, altho at night you might just want to stop at the Contemporary and enjoy the spectacular view of the fireworks from the balcony, and yes its free. You can also ride the express Monorail that just goes between the Ticket and Transportation Center and the Magic Kingdom for the same view, but no stops at the resorts, although this can get very busy! The third option is the longest, and the Monorail from the Ticket and Transportation Center to Epcot is also a nice trip with great views of the resort, and you get to ride through the inside of Epcot for a great view of the park. Walt Disney World Water Transportation All of the water transportation options at Walt Disney World are free, and offer a relaxing way to enjoy the resort from the water, and is amazing day or night. Options include taking a friendship boat and cruising the loop around Crescent Lake, which visits Epcot, Boardwalk, Yacht/Beach Club, Swan/Dolphin, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios without going into the parks. Take the boat that visits the Magic Kingdom, Contemporary, Wilderness Lodge and Ft. Wilderness, or the boat that visits the Polynesian, Grand Floridian and Magic Kingdom. Or another great option is the Water Taxi from Disney Springs to Port Orleans or Old Key West and back, along the Sassagoula River. Disney Skyliner Transportation You can ride the Disney Skyliner cable-car system for free, and this is a great option to get some great views of Walt Disney World from above. You can get on and off at Art of Animation/Pop Century Resorts, Caribbean Beach Resort, Riviera Resort and at Epcot and Hollywood Studios. In addition to taking a scenic ride, you can get off at one of the Skyliner resorts and take a stroll and explore for free. Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk is a lively entertainment complex just before the entrance to Universal Studios and Islands Of Adventure, it’s FREE to enter and there is so much to do. Parking is costly during the day, but at most times of the year, parking after 6 pm is free. At CityWalk you can stroll, take in the atmosphere and simply enjoy people watching, or you can ride the free water taxi to the resorts and explore, a must do is the opera filled Italian piazza at Loews’ Portofino Bay Hotel. Back at CityWalk the kids will enjoy cooling off in the splash pad, and the adults will love the free nightly entertainment including outdoor DJ, stilt walkers and more. ICON Park Orlando Located in the heart of Orlando's International Drive, ICON Park offers attractions, dining, shoppings, entertainment and more. Not only is there a ton to see and do at ICON Park, admission to the complex is always free, plus parking is free too! It's a great place to stroll or simply sit back, relax and enjoy nightly light shows and people-watching on the central green, all without spending any money. Parks, Gardens and the Great Outdoors Orlando is blessed with an abundance of parks, gardens, and the chance to escape the tourists and enjoy the great outdoors where you'll get the chance to become one with nature. The variety of parks, gardens, nature trails, bike trails and more here in Orlando is breathtaking, get outside and enjoy! Lake Eola Park Lake Eola Park is a must visit, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, with a sidewalk that circles the lake 0.9 miles in length, making it easy for visitors to keep track of their walking or running Relax amid beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of Orlando’s skyline and the gorgeous Lake Eola, enjoy the swans and other birds inhabiting the park, or you can check out a free concert, movie or a play in the Walt Disney Amphitheater. Harry P Leu Gardens Explore an amazing botanical oasis nearly 50-acres minutes from Downtown Orlando. Harry P Leu Gardens features landscaped grounds and lakes, with walking trails all shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias. Free entry days at Leu Gardens are offered on select Mondays throughout the year, check the website for details. The UCF Arboretum The Arboretum of the University of Central Florida is located on the main campus of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, United States. Covering 80 acres, it contains more than 600 species of plants, including more than 100 bromeliads, in cultivated gardens. Lake Lotus Park Lake Lotus Park is the City of Altamonte Springs’ nature preserve. The total area is approximately 150 acres, including 120 acres of woods and wetlands. The park is a diverse, natural habitat that provides limitless natural encounters with flora and fauna. Oakland Nature Preserve West of Orlando, just 30 minutes from the attractions and nestled between Winter Garden and Clermont in the beautiful Town of Oakland, lies a "hidden gem." Oakland Nature Preserve is a150-acre preserve offering environmental education and ecotourism activities for visitors of all ages. Mead Botanical Garden With 47 acres to explore in Winter Park, your senses will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the garden. Mead Botanical Garden offers hiking trails, creek, boardwalk, tall pine trees, greenhouse, butterfly garden, and pond that’s home to turtles, fish and wading birds. Kraft Azalea Garden This 5.22-acre public garden is located on the shore of Lake Maitland and is open year round from 8 a.m. until dusk. Kraft Azalea Garden is a beautiful park is shaded by enormous cypress trees that add to the old Florida charm of the 13-acre property Orlando Urban Trail The Orlando Urban Trail is located near Downtown Orlando and is considered the spine of Orlando’s trail network. The trail is approximately three miles long and runs from Lake Highland through Loch Haven Park, to Mead Garden in Winter Park. Highlights include connections to six lakes, Orlando Cultural Park, and the Gaston Edwards Trail. West Orange Trail The West Orange Trail is a 22-mile long multi-use rail trail. The paved trail passes through downtown Oakland, Winter Garden, and Apopka with most of its length built on old railroad alignments. Lake Nona Sculpture Garden The Lake Nona Sculpture Garden is a 50,000 square-foot outdoor space designed for the exploration and discovery of a distinguished selection of sculptures from one of the world’s largest private art collections, The Lewis Collection. Orlando Wetlands Park The Orlando Wetlands Park is a man-made wetland designed to provide advanced treatment for reclaimed water from the City of Orlando and other local cities. The Park is 1650 acres in size and located in Christmas, Florida. Visitors can visit the Park seven days a week, between sunrise and sunset, to enjoy primitive and passive activities including, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding, and Guided Tours Cranes Roost Park Cranes Roost Park is at the heart of Uptown Altamonte surrounding Cranes Roost Lake. The lake is encircled by one mile of continuous walkway with benches and covered seating areas. Within the 45-acre park is a European-style plaza including a choreographed fountain show, a 62-foot picturesque tower and the Eddie Rose Amphitheater which features stadium-style seating and a one-of-a-kind floating stage. The Seminole Wekiva Trail The nearly 14 mile Seminole Wekiva Trail is a paved recreational trail that has been designated as one of Seminole County's Showcase Trails because of its length, beauty, and accommodation of many users. The section of the trail that runs west of the I-4 trail overpass to the County line at the Wekiva River is also a designated part of the Florida National Scenic Trail. Dr. P. Phillips Community Park Dr. P. Phillips Community Park provides a range of amenities for the whole family to enjoy, including playgrounds, splash pad, plus sports fields, picnic areas & a dog run Wekiva Island Central Florida’s favorite watering hole Wekiva Island. Located just north of Orlando, Wekiva Island offers visitors the chance to experience the incredible natural springs in Florida. Explore the pristine Wekiva River and its fascinating Florida wildlife with more than 2,000 square feet of Island fun. Artlando Grab a map from the DT Orlando Information Center and go on a self-guided tour of downtown Orlando's streets to discover the contemporary sculptures which are Art Orlando. Not only will you get to know Downtown as you walk around, you’ll be seriously impressed by these stunning works of art. Orlando Murals Take a walk through downtown Orlando, and you’ll discover art in unexpected places, including larger-than-life butterflies, a vintage Orlando postcard, hanging gardens, even a parking garage covered with murals, and the latest downtown mural, Unbelievable Real! East End Market The East End Market is a neighborhood market & food hall in the Audubon Park Garden District of Orlando featuring a vast array of artisanal vendors in one marketplace, from bakers to pasta makers to coffee roasters. Church Street Station The unofficial centre of Downtown Orlando, Church Street really is the place to go for first-timers wanting to get to know the city a little better. It’s home to some of the city’s best restaurants, a bustling nightlife scene and the iconic Railroad Depot (that now sits alongside the newly-built ‘SunRail’). For more than 100 years, Church Street has been the heart of downtown Orlando. The revitalized Church Street Station continues this tradition, offering an eclectic mix of dining, entertainment, retail and business for locals and tourists alike. Discover several clubs, theatres, shopping dining and more! Plus, check out the iconic ad historic Railroad Depot, that sits alongside the modern SunRail station. Celebration Town Center Travel back in time to find the town of Celebration in Kissimmee, a planned community originally developed by the Walt Disney Company. This is a pedestrian-friendly, wonderful small town where you can explore the old-fashioned downtown, including Market Street, and Lakeside Promenade, or you can enjoy the miles of walking paths and nature trails. On Market Street there is various events throughout the year including craft festivals, antique car shows, and a wonderful holiday event where it snows on Market Street every night. Check out the events calendar for more details. Old Orlando Mixing architecture and history is a great way to spend the day and learn more about downtown Orlando with a self-guided Historic Districts Walking Tour. You’ll learn about structures that were designed and built when horses were still clopping along Church Street and see how they’ve been adapted for modern uses. The Downtown Orlando Historic District Self-Guided Walking Tour gives you the opportunity to experience Orlando history first hand. This self-guided walking tour is available online. Thornton Park Just east of the central Lake Eola, you’ll find this cool and quiet neighbourhood that really feels like you’ve escaped the city for an out-of-town suburb. This charming neighborhood is home to some of Orlando's best restaurants, hip cafés, cool galleries and a few bistros, all set around some ever-so-quaint old cobbled streets. Well worth a few hours to stretch your legs and take in the sights and sounds of Thornton Park. Campus Tour At Rollins College From the sparkling waters of Lake Virginia to the energy of the residential halls, Rollins College’s 80-acre campus really has to be seen to be believed. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the campus by booking a spot on one of the daily campus tours or by signing up for one of the special on-campus events Dinky Dock Spend a day at the beach in Winter Park. Dinky Dock is a 1.56-acre year-round park and offers a fishing pier and boat ram.Yes there is a beach and swimming is permitted. Winter Park The Orange County city of Winter Park, situated north of Orlando, was once considered a winter resort. Today, the arts- and culture-filled city of Winter Park includes Rollins College and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Natural Art. Winter Park is also is a nature lover's destination. In Winter Park you'ill find more than 70 parks, all home to various events, festivals and celebrations throughout the year, plus don't miss the dining, shopping, the arts and more in the Park Avenue District. Winter Garden Nestled on beautiful Lake Apopka about 20 minutes west of Orlando, this former citrus town established in 1908 is known for its many recreational amenities, events and historical assets. Winter Garden is home to the Garden Theatre, the SoBo Gallery and Art Center, several museums and the Downtown Pavilion, which is home to the Winter Garden Farmers Market that is held every Saturday morning. Whatever You Do This Weekend, Have An Awesome Time! For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Welcome to another weekend of things to do here in Orlando, as always, we've selected the best events that are taking place throughout the weekend. Enjoy! The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend! Multi-Day Events Friday, September 29, 2023 Saturday, September 30, 2023 Sunday, October 1, 2023 MULTI-DAY EVENTS The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Now - November 18, 2023 The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is dishing up delights at Walt Disney World Resort now through until November 18, 2023. Get ready to sip and savor at more than 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, including returning favorites such as The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Canada, India and Spain. Several new Global Marketplaces will open later during the festival as summer turns to fall. The festival has also welcomed back the popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare at America Gardens Theatre. And don’t forget to commemorate your EPCOT visit by bringing festival magic home with official event merchandise including apparel, home décor, trading pins and more. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Select Nights, Now - November 1, 2023 Get ready for a spooktacular celebration with plenty of tricks and treats at this year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, happening now through November 1, 2023. Enjoy spellbinding entertainment including shows, a parade, fireworks, Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best, and so much more. This limited-capacity, nighttime event starts at 7 pm and allows guests to experience shorter wait times on attractions, themed food and beverage and more Halloween Horror Nights At Universal Orlando Resort Select Nights Now - November 4, 2023 Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Orlando Resort is huge, its one of the biggest Halloween events in Florida, and features horror of all genres, from cinematic greats and crazed cult favorites to the park’s original abominations, and each year the legend grows and the experience reaches beyond your wildest nightmares. Halloween Horror Nights 32 includes 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones and live entertainment. This year's haunted houses include The Exorcist: Believer, Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count, Universal Monsters: Unmasked, Stranger Things 4, and The Last of Us.. Visit Orlando Magical Dining Now - October 1, 2023 Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is back, celebrating Orlando's eateries, now in its 18th year, locals and visitors alike love this event, which is on now through Oct. 1, 2023, offering 6 full weeks and 45 delicious days of amazing food at a bargain price! With more than 115 of Orlando’s best restaurants serving up three-course prix-fixe menus for either $40 or $60, as part of a new tiered menu system, Magical Dining is a great way to get out and explore Orlando's vibrant dining scene and discover new favorites for a really great price. This year’s roster brings 16 new restaurants to the dining program, as well as seven restaurants recognized by the MICHELIN Guide. Visit Orlando’s Magical Nights is also back, encouraging diners to turn their night on the town into an affordable, end-of-the-summer Orlando staycation with special savings and offers. The Comedy of Errors Now - October 1, 2023 Orlando Shakes presents The Comedy of Errors. Set during the revelries of Mardi Gras and featuring New Orleans Jazz, Zydeco and Delta Blues music, Shakespeare’s non-stop hilarious farce of love, mistaken identity, and two sets of twins separated as babies - gets swept up in the carnival celebrations. Bring your Mardi Gras beads and let the good times roll! The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System Friday, Saturday & Sundays, Now - October 8, 2023 When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system. Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic. Presented by TheaterWorksUSA at Orlando Family Stage. Howl-O-Scream At Busch Gardens Tampa Select Nights, Now - October 31, 2023 Tampa’s premier Halloween event returns earlier than ever with new frights & scares taking over the entire park with haunted houses, scare zones, sinister shows and more. Until October 31st, unspeakable horror lives in every dark corner, including on Busch Gardens’ pulse-pounding thrill rides. Howl-O-Scream is bringing fear to the next level and once you’re in there’s nothing to fear but everything. Haunted houses include fan favorite, The Residence: Home For The Holidays, plus Ms. Stranglewood is back for more haunts this spooky season, year, and has something sinister waiting behind every corner. plus, new this year is D.H. Baggums, Circus of Fear. This year's scare zone's include the all new Big Ed's Demolition Derby, which features a rather sinister Big Ed, and Sin City Zombies, another brand new scare zone for 2023. Howl-O-Scream At SeaWorld Orlando Select Nights, Now - October 31, 2023 Howl-O-Scream resurfaces at SeaWorld Orlando and this year you will have nowhere to hide. Howl-O-Scream has washed ashore, and this time, the fear is everywhere. Returning for its third year on September 8, Howl-O-Scream runs select nights through October 31, and this year Howl-O-Scream isn’t just back at SeaWorld. It’s bigger and better than ever with ALL-NEW terrors. Evade angry haunts as they rampage through scare zones. Seek shelter indoors, only to find you’ve entered a house of horrors. Deepen the thrill with nighttime coaster rides. Quench your thirst for fear at a fiendishly interactive bar. And feel the monstrous electricity of three live shows. Scream-A-Geddon Now - November 4, 2023 If you go down to the woods this spooky season your in for a horrific surprise... Scream-A-Geddon in Dade City is BACK! Spread across 20 acres in a remote corner of Pasco County, the scariest of horror parks, Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park has five haunted houses, a zombie paintball fight and monsters who can and will grab you! Scream-A-Geddon is only a miserable 1 hour, 30 minute drive from Orlando, and it is so worth it, if you dare.... This years event features the all new haunted house, Breach. Enter if you dare, but you may never come out, plus returning this year is fan favorite's, Rage 3D, Floodwater Bayou, Ravenhill Asylum, Demon's Revenge, and of course it wouldn't be Scream-A-Geddon without Zombie Paintball Assault!! The event also features Monster Midway with food, beer, and games, and Bono's Beer Garden. Gaylord Palms Goblins & Giggles Weekends Now - October 29, 2023 Bewitching thrills, chills and laughter will once again fill fall weekends as guests are treated to family-friendly Halloween fun beginning Sept. 9, 2023, when Gaylord Palms Resort kicks off its annual Goblins & Giggles Weekends celebration. The much loved event which runs through Oct. 29, will feature live shows, interactive events, dance and costume parties, character experiences, spooky animal encounters, a themed scavenger hunt and escape room, and plenty of sweet treats. Plus this year, Gaylord Palms Resort is offering two “Fall Into Family Fun” hotel packages with features like free resort credit, premium guest room views, and tickets to popular Goblins & Giggles Weekends events. Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular Select Days, Now - October 31, 2023 At Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular, from September 9 to October 31, guests will step into a whimsical world full of enchantment with Kandy, a witch-in-training! Every Saturday and Sunday, plus Monday Oct. 30 & Tuesday Oct. 31, this event takes place during regular park hours, and is included with park entry. Busch Gardens’ Spooktacular will be casting magical spells, from 12 – 4 pm at the Festival Walkway. A costume parade, story time and trick or treating are some of the activities guests will find in this immersive Halloween experience. Fiesta Aquatica! Saturday & Sunday, Now - Sunday, October 15, 2023 Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Aquatica Orlando at Fiesta Aquatica! This fun-filled, festive event is happening every Saturdays and Sundays, until October15 and is included with park admission. Enjoy a change in tempo with Latin beats and delicious treats located throughout the park. Head to Banana Beach Cookout and Ke-Re’s Bar Saturdays 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Sundays 1:30 – 5:30 p.m. for live music and dancing. Nosf3ratu at The Ren Theater Select Days, Now - November 5, 2023 Nosferatu is returning to Orlando for year 3! Renaissance Theatre Company have revealed that the re-re-vamped adult horror experience Nosferatu is back following a sold out run in 2022. This years experience has been totally re-vamped, so returning guests will join new patrons to experience it all for the first time. Every inch of the Ren's 15,468 square foot warehouse in Downtown Orlando will be converted into an exciting maze of elaborately designed shadowy scenes, with the audience moves from room to room, encountering performers behind every secret door. The great thing about this experience is that every guest has a unique experience, with the cast of 32 vampires leading the audience into hidden corners of the building, where they play out scary, and sexy scenarios during the 90-minute experience. One the experience is over, new this year is VBar, the sexy nightclub where thirsty vampires meet their prey opens late for a completely different experience. Sexy vampires, live entertainment, and bloody good cocktails. See the show, stay for the party. Nosferatu is for adults 18+ Strong sexuality including nudity. Sadism, blood, gore, and violent themes. Expect haze and fog, strobing and moving lights, complete darkness. Loud sounds and music throughout. Audience will move from space to space through dark corridors on foot. Check out rentheatre.com for details. SeaWorld Halloween Spooktacular Select Dates, Now - October 31, 2023 SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular is back with fun surprises, candy, costumes and more! Kids love trick-or-treating (with purchase of reusable bag) during this daytime event as they explore the decorated trail and meet colorful characters. This year be sure to check out all their immersive family Spooktacular Festivities and plan your visit this fall. SeaWorld Spooktacular runs select days, Sept. 16 – Oct. 31, and is included with park admission. LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat Select Days, Now - October 29, 2023 Families will be screaming in excitement at LEGOLAND Florida Brick-or-Treat this year, with more candy, more LEGO characters and more spell-binding surprises than ever before. This Halloween spectacular will bewitch families with so many amazing experiences including V.I.M. Dance Party Hosted by Lord Vampyre, the new show The UnbeLEAFable Halloween Night and NEW 4D Movie: The Great Monster Chase. Enjoy live shows, costume contests, meet and greets, spooky LEGO decorations and Monster mischief around every corner – all included with general park admission and select Annual Passes. Spooky Fall Experience by Marriott Village Orlando Now - October 31, 2023 Join the Marriott Village Orlando in creating memorable spooky fun experiences. Daily and holiday weekend from September 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023, Marriott Village Orlando will come alive at night with bespoke activities and curated amenities to experience the destination difference and a spooky good time. Book your stay today to reserve one of the newest talked about Spooky Halloween experiences in Orlando! Oktoberfest at Krush Brau Park Now - October 22, 2023 Get ready for an authentic Oktoberfest experience right here in Kissimmee, at Krush Brau Park! While the traditional Oktoberfest festivities are held in Munich, Germany, you don't have to travel across the Atlantic to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and Bavarian charm. Join Krush Brau Park and indulge in all the beer, food, music, and fun that make Oktoberfest a beloved global celebration. At Krush Brau Park, the've recreated the spirit of Munich's Oktoberfest to bring you an unforgettable experience. Adorned with traditional Bavarian décor and vibrant Oktoberfest colors, sets the perfect backdrop for a memorable celebration. The aroma of freshly baked pretzels, bratwurst, and sauerkraut fills the air, transporting you straight to the heart of Bavaria. Vampirates: When the Blood Moon Rises Select Nights, Now - October 31, 2023 Pirates Dinner Adventure is hosting “Vampirates: When the Blood Moon Rises”, a Halloween-themed dinner show suitable for ghouls and goblins of all ages. As the Blood Moon casts an eerie glow over the high seas, the notorious Captain Sebastian the Black and his pirate crew of vampires are in search of the Sulzana’s Eye, a cursed necklace that will allow them to live in the daylight. And only you can stop them before the necklace falls into the wrong hands! Embark on a spooktacular journey filled with aerial artistry, swordplay, death-defying stunts and dynamic duels. In addition to the themed show, guests can satisfy their sweet tooth on the Trick R Treat Trail and the whole family is encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes on select nights of the Vampirates show. Ruthless! Now - October 15, 2023 This outrageous hit musical comedy garnered rave reviews during its long Off-Broadway run.Meet Judy, a naive 1950s housewife, and her adorable but sociopath 8-year-old daughter Tina.Encouraged by her manager, Sylvia, Tina will do ANYTHING to get the lead role in her school play "including murdering the leading lady!"This fun spoof has its twists, turns and killer laughs! Get tickets now for Ruthless at Winter Park Playhouse. Disenchanted Now - October 8, 2023 Snow White and her posse of disenchanted princesses are set to take to the stage in the hilarious hit musical that’s anything but Grimm. Forget the princesses you think you know – the original storybook heroines have come to life to set the record straight. Breakthrough Theatre Company presents Disenchanted, the hit Off-Broadway (and Orlando Fringe favorite) musical! The original storybook heroines are none-too-happy with the way they’ve been portrayed in today’s pop culture so they’ve tossed their tiaras and have come to life to set the record straight. Forget the princesses you think you know – these royal renegades are here to comically belt out the truth. Note: This show contains adult language and content. Purchase tickets online at www.breakthroughtheatre.com/tickets. New Generation Theatrical presents Next to Normal Select Days, Now - October 1, 2023 New Generation Theatrical presents NEXT TO NORMAL at The Abbey. From an outsider’s perspective, this African American family lives a normal suburban life. Dad helps mom around the house, the daughter is an overachieving high school student and the son has a loving relationship with his parents. However, through the eyes of the mother’s bipolar disorder and mental health struggles, the family starts to question what is the actual definition of “normal.” Is life just an illusion of beautiful memories? Or do we have to face our inner conflicts in order to gain clarity? In a new concept of this powerful rock musical, the story wrestles with the stigma around mental health in the BIPOC/black community and the effects it has on family dynamics. Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience Now - October 31, 2023 Screamin' Green Hauntoween is back and more colorful than ever! Join Crayola Experience Orlando on a quest to discover rare, Halloween colors and meet monster-ific characters as you go! To find them all, you’ll journey into an ancient Pharaoh’s tomb, creep through a spooktacular forest and more all while creating WITCHtacular crafts! This event is CHALK-full of spooky happenings: a themed scavenger hunt, spook-tastic crafts, character photo ops, and more! ALL included with admission. Plus every weekend enjoy trick-or-treating and a DJ dance party. Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab Weekly, Friday and Saturday This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show. The actors make up songs, scenes and characters right in front of your eyes with the help of the audience’s suggestions and participation. Appropriate for all ages. 7 pm. King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab Weekly, Friday and Saturday In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses. The winning team stays for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings. By the end there can only be one King of the Hill! 9 pm. Haunting Nights at Leu Gardens Select Nights September 29 - October 31, 2023 This Halloween season once darkness arrives, there is a brand new nighttime experience to enjoy here in Orlando, as Creative City Arts presents Haunting Nights, an artful, exciting Halloween experience that will take place in the forests of Leu Gardens. Guests to this new immersive Haunting Nights experience will be welcomed by a 10’ tall jack-o-lantern, before making your way past the bridge troll and into the forest of eyes. You will then walk through a garden of sunflowers, journey through a neon-light maze, climb up a giant hay-pyramid, meet La Catrina in our Dia de Muertos world, and so much more. Creative City Arts promises some jump-scares, but say it won't be too scary with the event recommended for guests 13 and up. Get tickets here. Happy Frights Select nights September 29 - 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. Oviedo Oktoberfest 2023 Thursday, September 28 - Saturday, September 30, 2023 Oviedo Oktoberfest is back, and better than ever! At The Oviedo Amphitheatre in Center Lake Park. This three day festival event features authentic German beer, food, live music and entertainment, contests and more! 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. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 ANAVITORIA Friday, September 29, 2023 ANAVITÓRIA comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Shyster, Sunday Morning Revival & The New Lous Friday, September 29, 2023 Figurehead Music & Mayhem in Orlando's Underground: Shyster, Sunday Morning Revival, and The New Low perform LIVE at Will's Pub on September 29th at 8 p.m. Jessica Audiffred Friday, September 29, 2023 Jessica Audiffred comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now Mustard Service Friday, September 29, 2023 Mustard Service comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ Space Laces Friday, September 29, 2023 Space Laces comes to Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ Oktoberfest Gala and Silent Auction Friday, September 29, 2023 Festive evening of music, food, and fun in support of Orlando Sings educational and outreach programs. Get info here. Moon Mercado: Harvest Full Moon Friday, September 29, 2023 Apothecary, metaphysical, art, food, libations, full moon drum circle, family-friendly event at The Veranda at Thornton Park. Free Admission to Bok Tower Gardens Friday, September 29, 2023 Wawa is offering complimentary admission to Bok Tower Gardens. Pre-registration is required for this event by clicking here. Ralph Barbosa Friday, September 29, 2023 Catch Ralph Barbosa at Orlando Improv. Art After Dark at Lake Nona Weekly, Every Friday Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll through our Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while to enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon. Sunset Walk Fired-up Fridays Weekly, Every Friday Friday nights, the Promenade at Sunset Walk presents Fired-Up Fridays, a free Car & Truck Show event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Featuring music by DJ Scotty B and Company, plus the very best regional live bands. Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza Weekly, Every Friday Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden, Centennial Plaza Gazebo. Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise Weekly, Every Friday Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show will begin at 3:00pm and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Community Day Celebration at ICON Park Orlando Saturday, September 30, 2023 In support of Central Florida residents and communities, ICON Park are planning the area’s largest event dedicated solely to inspiring community service and volunteerism. The “Community Day Celebration” will feature educational booths and activities from 35+ Central Florida non-profit organizations, and take place September 30 from noon to 6 pm. Charity booths, activities and photo opportunities will be set up throughout the 20-acre ICON Park beneath the iconic 400-ft. Wheel for guests of all ages to learn the missions of each organization and how to get involved. Guests can also relax on The Lawn and enjoy live entertainment on the main stage. There is no admission charge to visit ICON Park, and ample free parking in in its seven-story garage. Guests will receive a free map of all organizations to be stamped at each booth they explore. As a special incentive, anyone who visits 10 booths will be able to experience a 400-ft. view of their hometown aboard The Wheel, for just $10 (typically $29.99). Carin Leon Saturday, September 30, 2023 ¡Atención! Get ready to experience the hottest tour of the year with the one and only Carin Leon! From heart-wrenching ballads to foot-tapping corridos, this is one concert you won't want to miss at Amway Center. Danny Tenaglia Saturday, September 30, 2023 Danny Tenaglia comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ The Hate Bombs 30th Anniversary Show LIVE Saturday, September 30, 2023 Figurehead Music & Mayhem: The Hate Bombs 30th Anniversary Show LIVE at Will's Pub on September 30. Flogging Molly Saturday, September 30, 2023 Flogging Molly comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Jive Talkin' USA Saturday, September 30, 2023 Jive Talkin' USA, An “All Live” tribute to the music of the Bee Gees at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater. From the 60’s through the 90’s featuring William Cintron. Jive Talkin' USA has been thrilling audiences throughout Florida and beyond. Mika Singh Saturday, September 30, 2023 Mika Singh is a renowned Indian singer, songwriter, music composer and performer. Get tickets now for this special show at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Walt Disney Theater. Lake Nona Orlando VegFest Saturday, September 30, 2023 This completely vegan festival will have over 60 vegan vendors including local businesses and special guests from out of town. You can expect live music, speakers, dance classes, yoga classes and other entertainment all free. She Sells Saturday, September 30, 2023 She Sells is 30+ female & LGBTQ+ creatives, makers, artists and food trucks at The Circle Orlando. Museum of Illusions Noche de Sabor Saturday, September 30, 2023 Join us for a spectacular evening of culture, celebration, and sensory delights as the Museum of Illusions at ICON Park presents "Noche de Sabor," a dazzling event in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month! Promenade Sunset Walk 5th Annual 104.1 'Best of Challenge' Sandwich Edition Saturday, September 30, 2023 Promenade at Sunset Walk’s “Best Of” Challenge is back for it’s fourth year and this time it’s Sandwich Edition. On Saturday Sept. 30, visitors are invited to taste their way through some of the savory, most flavorful sandwiches the tenants at Promenade at Sunset Walk have to offer. From noon to 3 p.m., for just $20, participants can sample sandwiches from nine competing venues and vote for their favorite. In addition to all the flavorful food, guests will enjoy live music from DJ Rick GZ, an artisan street market and a car show. Keep an eye out, because you may just see the cast of "The Jim Colbert Show" from Real Radio 104.1, returning as the Celebrity Event Hosts. Quarters Of Change Saturday, September 30, 2023 Quarters of Change comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ Wisdom of Words: Tools and Techniques of Writing Saturday, September 30, 2023 When you see a painting, what do you feel? When you look at a photograph, what memories surface? Tap into your creativity at Orlando Museum of Art with the use of paintings, photographs, and objects as award-winning writer Elaine Person prompts you to write original stories, poems, and essays. Learn writing tools and techniques. Different genres of writing and reflection will be discussed. Ralph Barbosa Friday, September 29, 2023 Catch Ralph Barbosa at Orlando Improv. The Ultimate Car Show & Festival Saturday, September 30, 2023 Visit Reiter Park for The Ultimate Car Show, this fun free event featuring farmer’s market, a beer garden, a DJ, games for children, gourmet food trucks, and more. Viva La Frida Festival Saturday, September 30, 2023 Mount Dora Center for the Arts celebrates the diversity and artistic creativity that Frida Kahlo represents at this festive, positive energy, outdoor event in the heart of historic downtown Mount Dora, Florida. Enjoy an inspiring day filled with rich experiences, food, music and art inspired by Latin and Hispanic culture. Community outreach groups will be on hand to offer a wide variety of services to our Latino families. NOFX, Pennywise, Circle Jerks, Less Than Jake, Sick of It All, Codefendants, The Last Gang Saturday, September 30, 2023 Live at Central Florida Fairgrounds, catch NOFX, Pennywise, Circle Jerks, Less Than Jake, Sick of It All, Codefendants, The Last Gang. Get tickets now. Britney Spears Brunch Saturday, September 30, 2023 Britney Spears Brunch at Tin Roof on I-Drive. Get details now. Music in the Library: El Mariachi Show Saturday, September 30, 2023 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the unique sounds of El Mariachi Show. Listen as they take you on a musical journey to some of the Latin countries. O-Town Underground Cypher Saturday, September 30, 2023 Original live music, classic hip-hop jamz on wax, open rap cypher, local producer beat showcase, all wheels welcome skate jam, best trick contest, pop-up market featuring local vendors, raffles, prizes, food and more at Central Florida Skatepark. Kona Luau at Wekiva Island Saturday, September 30, 2023 Guests should don their favorite Hawaiian shirt for this trip to the “islands” to close out summer at Wekiva Island. Caribbean Dinner and Dance Saturday, September 30, 2023 Best dressed contest, live music & DJ music mix by Joanna, dinner menu at Elks Lodge No. 1079. Aesthetic Icons Runway Show Saturday, September 30, 2023 Showcasing trendy and classic fashion from Orlando designers. Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and many unique surprises at CityArts Orlando. Special Bonkerz Comedy Show Saturday, September 30, 2023 Enjoy this special comedy show at The Beacham, Benefiting the OPD Injured Officer Fund. Lake Nona Oktoberfest Saturday, September 30, 2023 Oktoberfest is returning on Saturday, September 30 at Lake Nona Town Center with live music with King Guys Band, plus German food from Park Pizza, German themed entertainment, photo-ops, games, and the annual Stein Hoisting competition! This event is free and open to the public, no ticket needed! Disney Springs Kids Club Weekly, Every Saturday Dance, play and be entertained at engaging shows for kids of all ages at the Disney Springs Kids Club, taking place every Saturday. Free Entertainment and Free Parking. Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise Weekly, Every Saturday Join Old Town in Kissimmee every Saturday and take a trip down memory lane. The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm. The event is free for participants and free for the public to attend. Live Music on the Lawn in Lake Nona Weekly, Every Saturday Live on the Lawn is your Saturday oasis to relax and recharge while listening to live music and playing lawn games with family and friends. Join Lake Nona from 11 am – 3 pm every Saturday! Show Car Saturday Nights at Promenade at Sunset Walk Weekly, Every Saturday The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to Show Car Saturday Nights. All makes and models are welcome and displayed along Margaritaville Boulevard. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the music of DJ Scotty B while admiring an amazing collection of classic to modern automobiles, with live bands performing on the Promenade Plaza Stage nightly. Orlando Area Saturday Farmers Markets Weekly, Every Saturday The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. in beautiful Historic Winter Garden. The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park. The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall. Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more. Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023 Arcangel Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Get ready to witness the Latin urban music sensation, Arcángel, live in concert on October 1 when he makes his debut performance at Amway Center during his Just-in-Time World Tour. Kany Garcia Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Kany Garcia comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Kim Petras: Feed the Beast World Tour Sunday, October 1 , 2023 GRAMMY-winning, international pop sensation and critically acclaimed songwriter Kim Petras is bringing her "Feed The Beast World Tour" to Addition Financial Arena. Get tickets now. Terror Reid Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Terror Reid comes to the Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ The Heavy Pets and Ajeva Sunday, October 1 , 2023 The Heavy Pets and Ajeva perform LIVE at Will's Pub on October 1st, 2023 at 7 pm. Milk Mart: Spooky Soiree Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Pretty soon, it'll be time to bust out your decorative skulls and dead roses... if you ever put them away in the first place. Joint Milk Mart on October 1st for Milk Mart's annual Halloween market! They like to start getting spooky as early as possible, and the best way to kick off the season is with a festival featuring local art and food! Come out and shop for new Halloween decor, costume pieces, and all kinds of unique local goodies from over 200 vendors, artists, and small businesses! Costumes are welcome and encouraged. Things and Blings Craft Fair Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Over 45 vendors are participating with handmade jewelry, crafts, holiday items, cookies, sweets, wreaths, tumblers, clothing, art, soaps, candles, dog items, Discovery Toys, Scentsy, Travel, and much more. Taiwanese Moon Festival BBQ Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Celebrate the Moon Festival with the local Orlando Taiwanese community at South Econ Community Park. Get details here, Sahib Singh Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Catch Sahib Singh live at Orlando Improv. Get tickets now. Ty Dolla $ign, Symba, Leon Thomas Sunday, October 1 , 2023 Ty Dolla $ign, Symba, Leon Thomas live at The Vanguard. Ren Fair at The Renaissance Theatre Company Weekly, Every Sunday Renaissance Fair at The Ren, is a unique outdoor and indoor event, featuring drag shows, live music, and more. Diverse and Queer-friendly, 18+. Shops! Vendors, Artists, Crafts, Food Vendors/Trucks, Plants, Merchandise. Orlando Area Sunday Farmers Markets Weekly, Every Sunday One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 am - 4 pm. Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors here selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 am - 2 pm. The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm. Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors Whatever You Decide To Do, Have A Great Weekend! For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

The Galaxy Spin Roller Coaster at Fun Spot America in Kissimmee had been closed follwing an incident on Thursday, August 3, 2023. It has been confirmed by The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that the spinning coaster, Galaxy Spin at the popular Fun Spot America attraction, located next to Old Town on West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway has been cleared to reopen following an incident on August 3, that resulted in a 6 year old child being transported to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children for treatment. Units from the Osceola County Fire Rescue and EMS responded to the incident, finding the child under the track of The Galaxy Spin Roller Coaster. In a statement at the time they commented, "Units arrived to find a 6-year-old with traumatic injuries under the rollercoaster track which was approximately 20 feet above." The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services commented at the time that the coaster would remain closed pending the outcome of an investigation. In a statement the family owned park re-assured the public that the ride would not re-open until it was sure such an incident will not happen again. "The safety of our guests is our number one priority." Now following the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services investigation, it was found that the ride was in normal operating condition with no mechanical issues, and was being operated in accordance with all ride safety requirements and the manufacturer’s operations manual. Only in an abundance of caution, the department is now requiring that any child under the age of 10 on this ride must be accompanied by a supervising companion at least age 14 or older. The department is also requiring additional safety messaging and signage in and around the ride. The Galaxy Spin Roller Coaster at Fun Spot was build by Zamperla. The Twister Coaster / 420STD is the world's best-selling full-sized spinning coaster model, and has been in production since 2005. You will find over 30 identical models of the coaster operating at amusement parks and theme parks around the world, including Cedar Point and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. The Galaxy Spin Coaster first opened at Legoland Florida as Rockstar in 2011, before being relocated to Fun Spot in Kissimmee. 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.

Salt & Straw's spooky season menu is available now in the Salt & Straw scoop shop at Disney Springs.... Come ring their doorbell... if you dare. The Disney Spring's scoop shop Salt & Straw has a pretty unique menu featuring 12 regular classic flavors as well as a rotating monthly menu that offers seasonal specials, and to celebrate Halloween Salt & Straw has introduced the Scoops & Skulls Series! Don't look now, but Halloween's just around the corner, and Sat & Straw have five ice creams so freakin' good they'll chill you to your bones. Visit Salt & Straw if you dare... and get into your very own tricky treat candy-copia, taste Don Bugito's Creepy Crawly Critters, and celebrate sweet new collaborations in honor of Día de los Muertos. Fee, fie, fo, fun.... Something delicious this way comes. The Great Candycopia As darkness falls across the land, the witching hour is close at hand. Time to dump our bags of housemade trick-or-treat candy—inspired by Kit Kats, Snickers, Reeses and Heath bars—into diabolically delicious salted butterscotch ice cream. Come, feast on these vampire-size bites of crispy milk chocolate feuilletine, peanut butter trapped in walls of chocolate, and almonds smothered in BOOrbon vanilla toffee. Bwaaaahahahaha! Jack o' Lantern Pumpkin Bread Hidden away in the back of an old cupboard is Grandma’s secret book of family spells. Wait, we mean... recipes. A whispered incantation: One crooked smile of Jack, a pinch of warming spice, tender hunks of pumpkin bread, and whipped up oh-so-nice... generous swaths of cream cheese frosting. Bite after tasty bite, it lights you up and leaves you grinning Don Bugito's Creepy Crawly Critters In the spirit of delicious temptation, we've collected a happy Halloween swarm of edible critters to tickle your tongue—and your fancy—in sweet green matcha ice cream. Mmmm. Don Bugito's munchy, crunchy chocolate crickets and toffee-brittle mealworms are a superfood delight. Have a good creepy night. Made with Don Bugito's Chocolate Champurrado w/ Sesame Toffee We love collaborating with recipe writer Paola Briseño-González for this sweet Día de los Muertos inspiration. Honoring Mexico's rich cacao tradition, we brew a delicate, spiced champurrado (Cloudforest chocolate drink thickened with masa) and shower it with shards of sesame seed palanqueta (traditional Mexican-style sesame toffee). The crunchy toffee makes it a real textural celebration that blows up with skull-popping fireworks Blackberry Tamales (v) An especially spirited scoop in honor of Día de los Muertos: One half masa coconut cream sherbet, one half juicy marionberry sherbet, this tasty treat is a tribute to Michoacán's tamal from the Purépecha region. It is all vegan and simply delicious. Made in collaboration with chef Paola Briseño-González Salt & Straw Ice Cream is a Portland-based, family-run ice cream company that was founded in 2011 by cousins Kim & Tyler Malek. Salt & Straw makes unbelievably delicious ice creams that tell the narrative of artisans, meaningful food movements and important social causes. The company creates unique menus that rotate monthly featuring ice cream that is crafted with unthinkable care and designs a generous store experience that's personalized and welcoming. Salt & Straw at Disney Springs is open 10 a.m. until 11.30 pm daily, and they even make their own fresh waffle cones in the scoop shop, and before you decide which flavor of ice cream yo want, you can sample the flavors for free! Find more information at www.saltandstraw.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.

Sprinkles at Disney Springs is know for delicious freshly baked cupcakes, and you’ll find new and seasonal cupcakes each month, all offering a delicious twist on American Classics. Sprinkles are baking some deliciously spooky cupcakes for October, so don't be scared, take a bite! Let's dive into the October flavor lineup and check them out. Pumpkin Baking 9/10 - 11/26 This fan favorite seasonal flavor is back for Fall! Perfectly spiced pumpkin cake laced with fragrant ginger, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon meets a layer of rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle Hope Cupcake Baking 10/2 - 10/8 The Sprinkle Hope cupcake is a strawberry cake with sweet strawberry frosting decorated with pink and white sprinkles to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Twix Baking 10/2 - 10/15 Introducing Twix - chocolate cake lined with a cookie crust and filled with caramel, all topped with chocolate cream cheese frosting, a ladle of ganache, and finished with mini Twix decorations. Available for a limited time only. You don't want to miss it! Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Baking 10/16 - 10/31 It’s baaack—the limited-time Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup cupcake! Chocolate cake, filled (and topped) with peanut butter frosting, dipped in chocolate ganache, and finished off with mounds of mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. This peanut buttery goodness is one you can’t miss! Bewitched Red Velvet Baking 10/23 - 10/31 Celebrate Halloween with the limited edition Bewitched cupcake. The signature Red Velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting is rolled in exclusive Halloween inspired decorations from Fancy Sprinkles. Black Velvet Baking 10/23 - 10/31 Decadent dark chocolate cake topped with whipped chocolate ganache frosting and a black modern dot. I am Fierce Red Velvet Baking 10/11 only In celebration of International Day of the Girl, Sprinkles are baking up our classic southern style light chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting and topping it with a special I am Fierce decoration. Visit Sprinkles at Disney Springs - the one stop shopping, dining, and entertainment destination at Walt Disney World. What better way to further enjoy the Happiest Place on Earth! Sprinkles Disney Springs is located near the Disney Springs Walking Bridge. Sprinkles bakes fresh throughout the day, their cupcakes, layer cakes, cookies, brownies, and ice cream are handcrafted from the finest ingredients. Plus, don't forget the Cupcake ATM located near the shop’s entrance, the delightful powder pink cupcake and cookie dispensing machine operates 24/7 and is an attraction in itself, ready to dispense delicious cupcakes anytime! For more details check out Sprinkles website. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

As we enter a new month its time for Gideon's Bakehouse to reveal its limited edition goodness for October, and this month is an extra special month full of limited time treats! Gideon's Bakehouse is celebrating this month, not only is October spooky season but it's Gideons birthday month! To celebrate Halloween, Steve Lewis, the creator and owner of Gideon's is proclaiming that Gideon's Bakehouse shall be named Gideon's Spookhouse this October, and not only is it the best month because of Halloween, but as it's Gideon' birthday month, Steve will be dropping new desserts AND merch drops every weekend!! TWO NEW COOKIES!! Frankenstein Lives! This Cookie stitches together various Chocolates, Double Stuff Oreos, and M&M's to resurrect one of our most popular Limited Edition Cookies of the year. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣ Bride of Frankenstein Returns! Designed in the same mold as Frank but featuring White Chocolate, Golden Oreos, and M&M's! ⁣⁣Superior in our view, but to each their own. ⁣ ⁣ French Toast Cold Brew is Back for October and November! It legit tastes like a complete Coffee and French Toast Breakfast wrapped all in one! So much deliciousness! Only at Gideon's in Disney Springs!⁣ ⁣ It's Cat Charity Month, so there will be items coming that help benefit the Liberation Cat House! First up:⁣ ⁣ Meet Benedict Piccadilly, who has stepped into our world to guide you through Gideon's October Cat Charity! His 8x10 print is available at both stores while supplies last, signed by Steve! The 11x14 print is available online only and signed by Gideon's art director, Michael Reyes! The online print is a 24-hour release, so check gideonsbakehouse.com for details! Proceeds of these prints go to Liberation Cathouse! ⁣ ⁣ Now onto this month's merch... Merch! Both in stores and online today Gideon's is kicking the month off with a unisex Benedict Piccadilly T-shirt. Gideon's Spookhouse Collectible Pin limited to only 1000 pieces. Plus, this month there is a crazy amazing smelling new Pumpkin Chai Car Air Freshener!! All of these items are in stores and online now and won't last! Go Go! ATTENTION MENU PEEPS! There will be four designs in October, starting with Benedict Piccadilly! Menu designs will drop on October 1st, 9th, 16th, and 23rd. Per usual, these menus are handed out to those waiting in line at Gideon's in Disney Springs. The only other path is to place a merch order at gideonsbakehouse.com during the week the menu is available. So ordering each week of October will give you the free gift of that week's menu. There will be many reasons to order merch this month, so get ready! Gideon's Bakehouse began in a home kitchen with one goal: to create an extraordinary Chocolate Chip Cookie. Fifteen years and thousands of tests later, the work was complete, Staying true to the original process, cutting no corners, putting every handmade detail into the 20 hours required to prepare a single almost half pound Cookie or a tall slice of Cake, Gideon's invite people from around the world to share in the sweet and the salty goodness that is hand baked into every Cookie or Cake. You can visit Gideon's in Disney Springs, Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 11pm, and Friday and Saturday 10 am to 11:30 pm. Or you can visit Gideon's at their original location at the East End Market, which is located at 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, the store here is open seven days per week, 10am to 7pm. Things To know Before Visiting Gideon’s At Disney Springs! Gideon’s Bakehouse is a popular single-owner small business based in Orlando that has gained international attention when it opened it's location at Disney Springs. It can get pretty crazy at the Disney Springs store with people waiting for hours to get their hands on a prized Gideon's near half pound cookie! To help you get enjoy lots of yummy Gideon's goodness, the bakery have shared some helpful information based on an average day to set an expectation and help you plan. • The bakery opens at 10 am, but the line typically begins to form at 9 am, when the parking garage opens. • Once the bakery opens, when the line gets too long, they switch to a Virtual Queue. This allows you to go anywhere while waiting for a return text. On weekdays the Virtual Queue can start anytime from open to evening or not at all, depending on crowds. On weekends and holidays it can happen right at 10am. After receiving your text, you will check in at the end of the return line. It looks scary but is typically no more than a 15-minute wait. For international guests, we will give you a return time if you can’t receive texts. • Sign up for the queue must be done in person. When active, you will find Gideon's staff to the right of the front door under the protection of Gideon's Gargoyle. • Plan for wait times of around two hours. For busy days (Friday through Sunday, holidays, holiday seasons), the virtual queue averages five hours. The earlier you arrive, the shorter the wait and the better the selection since limited edition items will sell out. A general rule, if you know the parks are slammed, we’re slammed. • On average, between 6 pm and 8 pm every day the virtual queue is active, and the waiting list will hit capacity. When this happens the bakery closes the queue to handle everyone on the list and to ensure the bakery closes on time. 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

Spirit Halloween, the nation's largest Halloween retailer, unveils its most-anticipated costumes and accessories for the 2023 season. Everyone loves Spirit Halloween and here in Orlando we have lots of pop-up Spirit stores, and the popular Halloween store has revealed this Halloween's must have halloween costumes including the Universal Monsters, Barbie, Chucky, Wednesday, and Killer Clown. It's Barbieween Barbie fans can bring officially licensed looks to life, including costumes straight from 2023's mega hit. The retailer's Barbie collection has high quality, wear-anywhere looks and accessories for kids and adults. From Retro Skating Barbie and Ken to Western Barbie and Ken, to the Classic Barbie Bodycon Dress and Classic Cardigan, every Barbie lover can find their Dream Closet outfit. For DIY costume fans, the iconic Barbie Box elevates any Barbie-inspired look. Horror's Comeback Era Classic horror never dies, especially in 2023. Chucky is coming of rage with a third season, Ghostface unretired with a sixth installment, and Michael Myers is terrorizing new generations through streaming. With items inspired by blockbuster icons like Freddy Kruger, traditional clowns, zombies, and more, Spirit Halloween has scary finds for all. For the first year ever, the retailer is also carrying exclusive Universal Monsters looks, providing first-time access to officially licensed costumes like Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and Invisible Man. The Klowns are Popping Hot With the cult-classic film Killer Klowns celebrating its 35th anniversary and transforming into a video game property, Spirit Halloween is helping enthusiasts create killer celebrations. From costumes like Shorty and Jumbo to frighteningly lifelike Slim and Shorty animatronics, and collectibles like the iconic Popcorn Gun, fans can find new officially licensed merchandise. Let the Games Begin Indie smash hit Poppy Playtime is crushing the YouTube gameplay community with billions of views and counting, as the third installment is coming soon. With over 50 million players, Fall Guys has skyrocketed in popularity since its last release in May. As gaming hype continues to grow, Spirit Halloween is bringing Poppy Playtime's iconic Huggy Wuggy to life as well as an exclusive assortment of Fall Guys costumes. Kids can also get ready for the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy's movie with costumes direct from the hit franchise. Viral Magic Practicing a different type of magic, the Netflix show Wednesday has brought the Addams Family back into the spotlight with scenes that have millions of views. Wednesday has TikTok in a frenzy with her iconic dancing. The Hogwarts train is in full force with the Hogwarts Legacy video game and upcoming TV series. From Harry Potter characters to styles from the Addams Family, Spirit Halloween has magical looks for every house. Cartoons Never Go Out of Style Thanks to easy streaming access and successful reboots, cartoons are having a modern renaissance. This year, SpongeBob was named the most in-demand children's TV show and the TMNT movie passed the $100 million mark globally. Kids and adults can check out outfits from classic animated films and TV shows including Scooby-Doo, The Flintstones, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob SquarePants, and South Park. For the inside scoop on all things Halloween this year visit SpiritHalloween.com. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

The third night has now sold out for the every popular after hours event at Magic Kingdom, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. The highlight event of the holiday season at Walt Disney World, is the after hours event, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party which returns to Magic Kingdom Park on select nights from November 9 until December 22, 2023. As we move into October, tickets are beginning to sell quicker, and we now have a third night now sold out, with the first December night, Dec. 14, joining two November nights, opening night, and the second night, Nov. 9 and 10. Ticket prices for the remaining nights range from $159 to $199 for adults. Here is the full list of event dates: Thursday, November 9 - SOLD OUT Friday, November 10 - SOLD OUT Monday, November 13 Tuesday, November 14 Thursday, November 16 Friday, November 17 Sunday, November 19 Tuesday, November 21 Wednesday, November 22 Sunday, November 26 Tuesday, November 28 Thursday, November 30 Friday, December 1 Sunday, December 3 Tuesday, December 5 Thursday, December 7 Friday, December 8 Sunday, December 10 Tuesday, December 12 SOLD OUT Friday, December 15 Sunday, December 17 Tuesday, December 19 Thursday, December 21 Friday, December 22 Walt Disney World have confirmed that festive favorites like the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” will all be returning to this years evet. Guests can also look forward to enjoying some of their favorite classic and thrill attractions, including TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, which will use a virtual queue during the event. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Great news for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders as the resort has added new bonus park reservations. As Walt Disney World continues to enjoy low crowd levels, the resort has added new bonus park pass reservations in the days ahead. Here are the dates: October 1 - Disney's Hollywood Studios October 2 - Magic Kingdom October 3 - Disney's Animal Kingdom October 4 - Disney's Hollywood Studios Bonus Reservations do not count towards your allotted number of reservations included with your Annual Pass, which is five with the top-tier Incredi-Pass. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

The Orlando area is home to three of the top escape rooms in the country according to USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! There are thousands of escape rooms across the United States, immersing players in adventures that range from escaping laboratories to unearthing secrets on archaeological dig sites. Whether you're looking for a fun outing with friends or doing some team building, escape rooms are a great way to test your skills and have a blast at the same time. Not surprisingly there are dozens of escape rooms in Central Florida, with 3 local escape rooms making the top 10 list of escape rooms in the country in the latest USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! Dare 2 Escape located at 5041 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, in Kissimmee, has been voted No 7. best escape rooms in the US to test your skills. With a wide range of escape room themes, you can choose from the intriguing to the intense. If you really want to push it to the limit, Dare 2 Escape delivers. "Dare 2 Escape is one of the most immersive escape room experiences anywhere," says expert Nikky J. "The Seventh Room Escape Game at this location is one of the scariest escape rooms in America! Only do this if you and your friends are ready to conquer some of your deepest fears. Making No. 6 best escape rooms in the US to test your skills is Escapology with multiple locations across the country and globe, including 11951 International Dr, Orlando, and at Sunset Walk, Margaritaville Boulevard, in Kissimmee. scapology offers the ideal escape room experience for all ages. "Escapology is a solid brand in the escape room industry," expert Nikky J. says. "Plus, it always has some clever escape rooms to conquer." Examples include searching for treasure in the Lost City, catching a hacker in TH3 C0D3, and finding the stolen "Mona Lisa" painting in Who Stole Mona? At The Bureau located at 5400 International Dr, Orlando, you'll find an escape room experience that is different from the 'average' escape rooms. For example, do you want to help an alien return to space? Hatch a Loch Ness creature to save the species? Stop a madman before he destroys the world? "This is both a local and tourist favorite," expert Nikky J says. "It also has rooms that are great for a family outing, for team building, and ones that are great for a night of fun." 20 top escape rooms from throughout the country were in the running for the award, with USA Today 10Best Awards asking a panel of experts to nominate their favorite escape rooms in the country, and from the list of 20nominated, the top 10 winners were selected by the public, with everyone given the opportunity to vote online. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.