Central Florida Events Calendar
From farmers markets and community festivals to Oktoberfest season, the best of the fall farm and pumpkin patch season, concerts and theater, sports, and the start of Halloween events, find out what is happening across Greater Orlando, Lakeland, Leesburg, and the broader Central Florida region. Every listing on this page was confirmed through fresh research on September 25, 2026, so this calendar reflects what is verified right now. The listings in this update cover late September through late October.
Family Events
(10 events)SeaWorld Spooktacular
A daytime, family-friendly Halloween event included with park admission on 26 select dates through Nov 1, with trick-or-treating, Sesame Street characters, play areas, and this year a new Hotel Transylvania experience. Upcoming event weekends include Sep 26-27, Oct 3-4, Oct 9-12, and Oct 16-18.
LEGOLAND Florida Brick or Treat Monster Party
LEGOLAND's family-friendly Halloween event returns on select dates Oct 3-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, and 30-31 with trick-or-treating at brick-built treat stations, costume fun, and character meet-and-greets.
Gatorland's Gators, Ghosts and Goblins
A family-friendly daytime Halloween event at Gatorland on three October weekends (Oct 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25) with a costume contest, a not-too-scary trick-or-treat trail, animal shows, and seasonal fun included with admission.
Zoo Boo Bash at the Central Florida Zoo
A not-too-scary family Halloween event at the Central Florida Zoo from 9 AM to 5 PM on three weekends, Oct 17-18, Oct 24-25, and Oct 31, with trick-or-treating, costume contests, animal enrichment, and seasonal activities, presented by Orlando Health.
YMCA Oviedo Fall Festival
A free community fall festival hosted by the Oviedo YMCA from 4 to 7 PM with games, fall activities, and family-friendly fun for all ages.
2026 Clermont Harvest Family Fest
A family festival at Clermont Waterfront Park with food trucks, live music, local vendors, and a kids zone, presented by the City of Clermont.
City of Ocoee Halloween Howl Night
Ocoee's family Halloween celebration at Bill Breeze Park with a spooky maze, costume parade, mini escape room, trunk or treat, food trucks, games, and rides.
Halloween in the Park, Apopka
A free, family-friendly trick-or-treating celebration organized by the City of Apopka for the Halloween season, with decorated stops and activities for children.
Children's Safety Village Trunk or Treat
A free trunk-or-treat at the Children’s Safety Village of Orlando from 11 AM to 2 PM, with decorated trunks, safety-themed activities, and candy stations. Registration is required.
Longwood Truck or Treat
The City of Longwood's free trunk-or-treat from 3 to 6 PM at Reiter Park with decorated vehicles, costume fun, and family activities.
Food And Drink
(7 events)
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Global food and drink marketplaces around World Showcase, culinary demonstrations, and the Eat to the Beat concert series. The festival is running now and continues through the fall, and is included with EPCOT admission.
Orlando's Original Oktoberfest at the German American Society
Central Florida's authentic family-run Oktoberfest, hosted by the Orlando German Club, with German beer, food, live music, and a stein-holding contest, from noon to 9 PM at the German American Society of Central Florida.
Oktoberfest at Krush Brau Park
One of the largest German beer gardens in the U.S., Krush Brau Park keeps its Oktoberfest going most weekends through the fall with German-style food and beer, live music, and family-friendly games.
Return to Joyland Beer Festival
A fall beer festival at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. celebrating the brewery’s 8th anniversary, with local beer, live music, and a festive afternoon in the Ivanhoe Village brewery courtyard.
19th Annual Winter Haven Oktoberfest
Main Street Winter Haven’s annual Oktoberfest runs 6 to 9 PM at Central Park with 30-plus German, American, and craft beers, Bavarian food, and a stein-hoisting contest. Tasting tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.
Avalon Park Orlando Oktoberfest
A free, family-friendly Oktoberfest at Avalon Park’s Town Park with a beer garden, live music, Alpine entertainment, food trucks, and wiener dog races, 5 to 10 PM both nights.
Visit Orlando Magical Dining
Magical Dining serves $40 prix-fixe, three-course menus at 100-plus participating restaurants across Greater Orlando, with a portion of proceeds supporting local nonprofits. The promotion runs through early October.
Arts And Culture
(18 events)Hamilton
The hit Broadway musical Hamilton continues its Orlando run at the Walt Disney Theater through Oct 18 as part of the AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando season.
LE SSERAFIM: Pureflow Tour
K-pop group LE SSERAFIM brings its 2026 Pureflow tour to the Kia Center in downtown Orlando at 7:30 PM.
Touch Grass Music Fest
An all-day music festival at the Orlando Amphitheater from noon to 11 PM with PARTYNEXTDOOR, JID, Aminé, Flo Milli, DDG, Cochise, and more across hip-hop and R&B stages.
Don Omar: The Last King World Tour
Reggaeton superstar Don Omar brings The Last King World Tour to the Kia Center at 8 PM.
Kany García: Puerta Abierta Tour
Latin pop singer-songwriter Kany García performs at the Kia Center at 8 PM on her Puerta Abierta Tour.
Jonas Brothers: Burning Up All Over Again Tour
The Jonas Brothers bring their Burning Up: All Over Again tour to the Kia Center at 7:30 PM, with Magnus Ferrell and Deleasa opening.
Camilo
Colombian singer-songwriter Camilo performs at the Kia Center at 8 PM on his 2026 tour, rescheduled from spring.
Weezer with The Shins and Silversun Pickups
Weezer headlines the Kia Center at 7 PM with The Shins and Silversun Pickups on their fall tour.
Knocked Loose with Denzel Curry
Hardcore band Knocked Loose headlines the Orlando Amphitheater with Denzel Curry, Superheaven, and Boundaries from 6 to 11 PM.
Journey: Final Frontier Tour
Rock band Journey performs at the Kia Center at 7:30 PM on its Final Frontier Tour.
Come Out With Pride Orlando
Florida's largest Pride celebration runs noon to 10 PM at Lake Eola Park with live entertainment, community vendors, a parade around the lake starting around 4 PM, and fireworks. A week of related events leads up to the festival.
Buena Vista Social Club (Broadway)
The stage adaptation of the Buena Vista Social Club album plays the Walt Disney Theater Oct 20-25 as part of the Broadway in Orlando season.
REDRUM, The Unauthorized Parody Musical of The Shining
A comedic unauthorized parody of The Shining plays the Dr. Phillips Center Oct 22 through Nov 1, timed for the Halloween season.
Lakeland Symphony Orchestra: America, Our New World
The Lakeland Symphony Orchestra opens its season with America, Our New World at 7 PM in Branscomb Auditorium on the Florida Southern College campus.
Florida Ultimate Elvis Contest
Three days of Elvis tribute artists compete at the Mount Dora Music Hall in the Florida Ultimate Elvis Contest, a stop on the official Ultimate Elvis circuit.
Orlando Museum of Art: The Wild Path and Hello Sophie
Two major exhibitions are on view through Jan 3, 2027: The Wild Path, Connecting the Florida We Don't See, photographs by Carlton Ward Jr., and Hello Sophie, the picture-book art of two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall. A free Museums on Us weekend runs Oct 3-4 and a family day inspired by Hello Lighthouse takes place Oct 3.
Morse Museum Season Opening: Revolt in the Parlor
The Morse Museum opens its 2026-27 season Oct 13 with Revolution in the Parlor, Escaping Victorian Taste, as part of a new exhibition season at the Winter Park museum.
Crealdé School of Art: Panoramic Light, The Art of Hansen Mulford
Panoramic Light, The Art of Hansen Mulford opens Oct 16 and runs through Dec 11 at Crealdé School of Art in Winter Park, presenting the panoramic landscape photography of the Florida artist.
Outdoor Activities
(8 events)Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola
A year-round Sunday market with local produce, prepared food, plants, artisans, and more at the southeast corner of Lake Eola. October market dates are Oct 4, 11, 18, and 25.
Winter Park Farmers Market
A Saturday market in Winter Park with local farmers, artisans, prepared foods, and baked goods under the oaks at Central Park.
Winter Garden Farmers Market
A year-round Saturday farmers market at the Downtown Pavilion in historic Winter Garden with produce, plants, baked goods, and artisan vendors.
Lakeland Downtown Farmers Curb Market
A downtown Lakeland farmers market stretching across several blocks with local farms, artisans, plants, food trucks, and music. Runs September through May.
Mount Dora Village Market
A Sunday community market on the lakefront at Sunset Park in downtown Mount Dora, with local vendors, handmade crafts, and fresh food stalls.
Sanford Downtown Farmers Market
A year-round Saturday farmers market at Magnolia Square in downtown Sanford, with local farmers, artisans, and prepared foods, rain or shine.
AdventHealth Great Floridian Multisport Festival
The Great Floridian Multisport Festival brings a full-distance triathlon, triple triathlon, sprint triathlon, duathlon, aquabike, and aquathlon races to Clermont Waterfront Park, with a race expo and spectator areas.
UF/IFAS Lake County Fall Festival and Plant Sale
A free fall festival at the UF/IFAS Extension Discovery Gardens in Tavares from 9 AM to 3 PM with a plant sale, vendors, educational talks, 4-H open house, and kids’ activities.
Community Events
(22 events)Suds, Pups and Pints in Mount Dora
A dog-friendly community afternoon in downtown Mount Dora with local beer, food vendors, and pet-friendly fun.
First Friday: Cookie Carnival
Lakeland's monthly downtown street festival runs 6 to 9 PM with live music, food and local vendors, and family activities. The October edition has a Cookie Carnival theme, a Makers Market on North Kentucky Avenue, and a Classic Car Show on Main Street.
Home Run Flicks in Leesburg
A free family movie night at Pat Thomas Stadium in Leesburg, part of the city’s recreation events lineup.
Kissimmee Collectorfest Fall 2026
A toys, comics, and collectibles show at Osceola Heritage Park from 9 AM to 4 PM with vendor tables and family-friendly browsing.
Renninger's Fall in the Field
A fall-themed vendor weekend at Renninger's Twin Markets in Mount Dora with antiques, collectibles, artisan goods, and seasonal finds.
Altamonte Springs Collectorfest Fall
A toys, games, comics, and die-cast collectibles show running 9 AM to 4 PM at the Altamonte Springs venue.
National Night Out in Oviedo
Oviedo’s National Night Out runs 6 to 8 PM at Center Lake Park with community organizations, activities, and family-friendly programming alongside Oviedo Police.
Discover Leesburg
A monthly open-air street event in downtown Leesburg from 6 to 9 PM with live music, local vendors, and food. The next edition is Oct 9.
Mount Dora Art in the Alley
An evening art event in Mount Dora’s downtown alley with local artists, live music, and seasonal refreshments.
Downtown Sanford StreetFest
Sanford's Second Saturday street festival with music, art, food trucks, and an evening fireworks show in the historic downtown district.
Mount Dora Soap Box Derby and Plaid in the Park
A family day in Mount Dora with soap box derby races and park activities, part of the town’s busy mid-October festival weekend.
Plant Pop-Up in Munn Park
A plant and garden market in historic Munn Park from 8 AM to 3 PM with local growers, garden vendors, crafts, and live music in downtown Lakeland.
Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk
The 28th annual Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk returns to Lake Eola Park at 8:30 AM, a community walk supporting people with Down syndrome and their families.
Barktoberfest Dog Swim
A dog swim event at Kissimmee’s Bob Makinson Aquatic Center, part of the City of Kissimmee Parks and Recreation fall lineup.
¡Viva Oviedo! Festival
A Hispanic heritage festival in Oviedo with live music, food, dance, and folklore at the Oviedo Cultural Center, celebrating the community’s cultural roots.
Sunbridge Hometown Harvest
A free family-friendly harvest celebration in the Sunbridge community from noon to 4 PM with seasonal activities, vendors, and kids’ fun.
Four Corners Fall Block Party
A community fall block party in Davenport starting at 3 PM with family activities, vendors, and seasonal fun in the Four Corners area.
Tavares Rocktoberfest and Monster Splash Seaplane Fly-In
A free rock-and-roll Oktoberfest in downtown Tavares from 11 AM to 10 PM with live music, food, and the Monster Splash seaplane competition at Wooton Park.
Orlando City SC Home Matches
Orlando City SC hosts three home matches at Inter&Co Stadium, all at 7:30 PM: Oct 10 vs Columbus Crew for Noche Latina, Oct 17 vs D.C. United for Pride in Our City, and Oct 24 vs New York City FC for Military Appreciation Night.
Orlando Magic Home Opener
The Orlando Magic tip off the 2026-27 NBA season at the Kia Center against the Atlanta Hawks at 7 PM.
42nd Annual Mount Dora Craft Fair
One of Florida’s most popular juried craft fairs returns to the Historic Downtown Mount Dora streetscape Oct 24-25 with hundreds of artists from across the country.
Taste of Africa Music and Food Festival
An evening African music and food festival at Eagle Nest Park in Leesburg with live performances, food vendors, and family-friendly fun.
Seasonal Holiday
(9 events)Halloween Horror Nights
Universal's flagship Halloween event marks its 35th anniversary with haunted houses, scare zones, and shows on select nights through Nov 1. The intense theming is best suited to adults and older teens.
Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld's teens-and-adults Halloween event returns with haunted houses, scare zones, entertainment, and seasonal food, running 7 PM to midnight on select nights through Oct 31.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
A separately ticketed Halloween party at Magic Kingdom with trick-or-treating, costumed characters, and seasonal fireworks. Party nights continue through Oct 31.
Pumpkin Ponderosa at Showcase of Citrus
The annual Pumpkin Ponderosa runs daily 9 AM to 7 PM through Oct 31 with a pumpkin patch, hayrides, farm animals, and playgrounds at Showcase of Citrus.
Great Scott Farms Fall Festival and Corn Maze
Fall festival and corn maze at Great Scott Farms near Mount Dora with a seven-acre corn maze, jumping pillow, super slide, castle playground, and pumpkin patch. Open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 AM to 5 PM through Nov 15; admission about $18 per person.
Amber Brooke Farms 6th Annual Fall Festival
A fall festival on a working farm in Eustis with pumpkins, a petting zoo, corn maze, jumping pillow, sunflower fields, tractor rides, and live music. Open Fridays through Sundays (plus Monday, Oct 12) through Nov 22; tickets in advance.
Southern Hill Farms 11th Annual Fall Festival
The 11th Annual Fall Festival with a five-acre corn maze, fun zone rides, pumpkin barn, petting zoo, and u-pick flowers. Open select Thursdays (Oct 8, 15, 22, 29) and every Friday through Sunday, plus Monday Oct 12; tickets required online in advance.
St. Luke's UMC Pumpkin Patch
A church-run pumpkin patch in Orlando open weekdays noon to 8 PM and weekends 9 AM to 8 PM from Oct 13-31. Free admission, with pumpkins priced individually as a church fundraiser.
Harvest Holler Corn Maze
A corn maze and fall farm attraction in Polk City open weekends this fall through mid-November, with hayrides, a pumpkin patch, farm animals, and seasonal play areas near Lakeland.
Ongoing and Recurring
Farmers Markets
- Orlando: Sun 10 AM-3 PM, Lake Eola Park
- Winter Park: Sat 8 AM-1 PM, Central Park West Meadow
- Winter Garden: Sat 8 AM-1 PM, Downtown Pavilion
- Lakeland: Sat 8 AM-2 PM, Curb Market, Kentucky Ave
- Mount Dora: Sun 9 AM-2 PM, Village Market at Sunset Park
- Sanford: Sat 10 AM-3 PM, Magnolia Square downtown
- Mount Dora area: Renninger's Flea and Farmers Market, Sat-Sun 8 AM-4 PM
Oktoberfest Season
- Casselberry: Orlando German Club, Oct 3, noon-9 PM
- Kissimmee: Krush Brau Park Oktoberfest, most weekends through the fall, free general admission
- Winter Haven: Oct 9, downtown Central Park, 6-9 PM
- Avalon Park: Oct 9-10, free, family-friendly
Fall Farms and Pumpkin Patches
- Pumpkin Ponderosa: Showcase of Citrus, Clermont, daily through Oct 31
- Great Scott Farms: weekends through Nov 15 near Mount Dora
- Amber Brooke Farms: Fri-Sun (plus Mon Oct 12) through Nov 22 in Eustis
- Southern Hill Farms: select Thursdays and every Fri-Sun through Nov 22 in Clermont
- St. Luke's UMC Pumpkin Patch: Oct 13-31 in Orlando
- Harvest Holler Corn Maze: weekends through mid-November in Polk City
Halloween Season
- Family: SeaWorld Spooktacular select dates through Nov 1; LEGOLAND Brick or Treat select dates through Oct 31; Gatorland Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Oct 10-25; Zoo Boo Bash in Sanford Oct 17-18, 24-25, and 31; Mickey's Not-So-Scary select nights through Oct 31
- Adult-friendly: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal through Nov 1; Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld through Oct 31
New Openings and Food News
- Cañonita: New Tavistock dining concept targeting late 2026 at Lake Nona West (5947 Lake Nona Blvd, Lake Nona).
- Harlow Grove: Two-story restaurant and lounge opening fall 2026 at the Smith & Main complex, 186 S Main St, Winter Garden.
- The Reverie: Winter Park restaurant from Chef Brandon McGlamery and Foundry Hospitality on Orlando Weekly's 2026 openings list, at 533 W New England Ave.
- Le Spatula: A SpongeBob-themed restaurant planned at Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando near Disney's Animal Kingdom, targeting 2026.
- Lake Nona West: The new lifestyle center on Lake Nona Blvd continues to add restaurants and retail through the year.
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Mark Your Calendar: Late September Through October
Fall traditions fill the next few weeks. Oktoberfest season brings Krush Brau Park's German beer garden near Kissimmee most weekends through the fall, the Orlando German Club's authentic edition in Casselberry Oct 3, Main Street Winter Haven's 19th annual Oktoberfest Oct 9, and Avalon Park's free family version Oct 9-10. Live music and theater are packed: LE SSERAFIM at the Kia Center Sep 30, the Touch Grass Music Fest at the Orlando Amphitheater Oct 3, Don Omar Oct 3, Kany Garcia Oct 4, the Jonas Brothers Oct 6, Camilo Oct 10, Weezer with The Shins and Silversun Pickups Oct 11, Knocked Loose with Denzel Curry Oct 16, and Journey Oct 17. Hamilton runs at the Dr. Phillips Center through Oct 18, followed by Buena Vista Social Club Oct 20-25 and the REDRUM parody musical from Oct 22. Come Out With Pride fills Lake Eola Park Oct 17 with a parade around the lake and fireworks. Lakeland gets the First Friday Cookie Carnival Oct 2, the Plant Pop-Up in Munn Park Oct 10, and the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra's season opener Oct 10. The Mount Dora calendar stays busy with Suds, Pups and Pints Sep 26, the Florida Ultimate Elvis Contest Oct 1-3, Fall in the Field at Renninger's Oct 3-4, Art in the Alley and Discover Leesburg Oct 9, the Soap Box Derby Oct 10, the 52nd Mount Dora Bicycle Festival Oct 10-11, and the 42nd Craft Fair Oct 24-25. Downtown Sanford hosts StreetFest Oct 10, Viva Oviedo and the Sunbridge Hometown Harvest both land Oct 17, and Tavares serves up Rocktoberfest with the Monster Splash seaplane competition the same day. Families have the Zoo Boo Bash in Sanford Oct 17-18, 24-25, and 31, Gatorland's family Halloween weekends Oct 10-25, LEGOLAND Brick or Treat select nights, and trunk-or-treats in Ocoee, Apopka, Orlando, and Longwood Oct 23-24. Pumpkin season is in full swing at Great Scott Farms, Southern Hill Farms, Amber Brooke Farms, the Pumpkin Ponderosa, and St. Luke's UMC patch, while the Great Floridian Multisport Festival races through Clermont Oct 17-18. Sports fans can catch Orlando City SC at Inter&Co Stadium Oct 10, 17, and 24 and the Orlando Magic home opener at the Kia Center Oct 21. Weekly farmers markets continue at Lake Eola, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Lakeland, Mount Dora, and Sanford.
Disclaimer: Event information is gathered from publicly available sources and is subject to change. Always verify event dates, times, locations, ticket availability, and age and entry requirements directly with the official event organizers before attending. This page is re-researched each update, and events that have passed or can no longer be verified are removed.
Written by Tyler Gibson, Realtor, Investor, Team Leader, GPG | LPT Realty, FL License 3454664. Moved to Orlando in 2012. Se habla espanol.