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Events and Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend Sept. 29 - Oct. 1

Updated: Oct 2, 2023

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

The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend!




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.


2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

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

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..


Orlando Magical Dining

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.


Orlando Shakes presents The Comedy of Errors

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

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.


Busch Gardens Tampa Zombie Entertainer Scare Zone 2023 Howl-O-Scream - Sin City Zombies

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.


SeaWorld Orlando, the Siren Twins, Frost and Flame at Howl-O-Scream Sirens of SeaWorld

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 Haunt


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.


Goblins & Giggles Weekends at Gaylord Palms Resort Orlando

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.


Splash into National Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta Aquatica at Aquatica Orlando!

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.


Adult Vampire Experience, Nosferatu returns to Orlando this fall

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 Orlando Halloween Spooktacular

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

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

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

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.


Pirates Dinner Adventure is hosting “Vampirates: When the Blood Moon Rises”

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 at Winter Park Playhouse

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.


Breakthrough Theatre Company presents Disenchanted

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

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

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 Leu Gardens Creative City Project

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 at Leu Gardens

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 Plant City

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

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

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 Orlando Haunt

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


ANAVITÓRIA comes to House of Blues Orlando

ANAVITORIA
Friday, September 29, 2023

ANAVITÓRIA comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!


Shyster, Sunday Morning Revival & The New Lous

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 comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando.

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 comes to Celine Orlando

Space Laces
Friday, September 29, 2023

Space Laces comes to Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+


Oktoberfest Gala and Silent Auction Orlando Sings

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.


Catch Ralph Barbosa at Orlando Improv.

Ralph Barbosa
Friday, September 29, 2023

Catch Ralph Barbosa at Orlando Improv.


Art After Dark at Lake Nona

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’s Fired-up Fridays

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

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 Old Town Kissimmee

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

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 comes to The Vanguard

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

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 comes to House of Blues Orlando.

Flogging Molly
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Flogging Molly comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!


 Jive Talkin' USA

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

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

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

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

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 comes to The Social.

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

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.


Catch Ralph Barbosa at Orlando Improv.

Ralph Barbosa
Friday, September 29, 2023

Catch Ralph Barbosa at Orlando Improv.


The Ultimate Car Show & Festival

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

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

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 at Tin Roof on I-Drive

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

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.


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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

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.


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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

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 starring The Original COPmedian Brody Love and Tony Black from Laughs TV, Benefiting the OPD Injured Officer Fund

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

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

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

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

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

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 Sunday Farmers Markets

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 comes to House of Blues Orlando

Kany Garcia
Sunday, October 1 , 2023

Kany Garcia comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!


Kim Petras is bringing her "Feed The Beast World Tour" to Addition Financial Arena.

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

Terror Reid
Sunday, October 1 , 2023

Terror Reid comes to the Social. Get your tickets now! 12+


The Heavy Pets and Ajeva perform LIVE at Will's Pub

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  Clermont

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 Casselberry

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 live at The Vanguard.

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

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 Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park

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!


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