Orlando Occasion Calendar: October 2023

LEGOLAND BRICK-OR-TREAT

By way of Oct. 29: Expertise the spooky, kooky enjoyable at one monster of a kid-friendly celebration. Trick or deal with all through the park, meet unique Halloween characters, bask in spooktacular goodies and watch an all-new fireworks present. Included with admission. Saturdays and Sundays. 1 LEGOLAND Approach, Winter Haven. legoland.com

HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS

By way of Oct. 31: The evil minds at Common Studios may be counted on to create one of the best of the worst experiences cash should purchase, together with 10 haunted homes, 5 scare zones, outrageous dwell reveals and crypt a great deal of themed meals, drinks and merch. Amongst this 12 months’s haunted homes: The Final of Us, Stranger Issues 4, Chucky—Final Kill Rely. Individually ticketed occasion. 6:30 p.m. 6000 Common Blvd., Orlando. universalorlando.com

HAPPY FRIGHTS HAUNTING NIGHTS

By way of Oct. 31: Leu Gardens is teaming up with the magicians at Artistic Metropolis Challenge and Memoir Company for one of many extra elevated Halloween experiences on the town. Select Pleased Frights, at 5 p.m., for the children or Haunting Nights, at 7:30 p.m., for these 13 years and up. With dwell magic reveals all night for each experiences and eight trick-or-treat stations for the children, there’s a lot to see. Tickets accessible on-line solely. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. halloweeninthegarden.com

SEAWORLD’S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

By way of Oct. 31: Who says trick or treating has to attend for evening? This daytime occasion has all of the enjoyable of conventional trick or treating and a pinch of the spooky stuff. Are available costume and go to all of the goodie stations, stroll the Pumpkin Backyard, meet a mermaid and rock out at a DJ dance celebration. 11 a.m. Included with admission. SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea World Drive. 407-545-5550. seaworld.com

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SEAWORLD’S HOWL-O-SCREAM

By way of Oct. 31: Horror has surfaced from the depths to terrorize this once-peaceful, kid-friendly theme park. Freak out in 5 haunted homes, at terrifying reveals and thru seven scare zones and rides. Individually ticketed evening occasion for mature audiences; this one will not be for the kiddies. No costumes. Thursdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando. seaworld.com

MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY

By way of Nov. 1: Disney’s chillingly heartwarming celebration gently spooks your little ones on choose nights after common park hours. It’s a dressing up celebration, so gown up and sink your tooth into the not-terribly terrifying parades, stage reveals, particular results, projections, music, meals and drinks and, in fact, bewitching fireworks. 7 p.m. Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. disneyworld.disney.go.com

A PETRIFIED FOREST

By way of Oct. 28: Voted one of many prime haunted homes in Florida, A Petrified Forest is a stroll within the park – in the event you take pleasure in being frightened half to loss of life. Three new scare trails – Macabre Magic, The Last Bell and The Gore Seasons – and laser tag await the courageous. Gates open at 7:30 p.m., rain or shine. 1360 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs. 407-468-6600. apetrifiedforest.com

CLICK, CLACK, BOO! A TRICKY TREAT

Oct. 2-29: Farmer Brown is afraid of Halloween and has forbidden his barnyard crew from throwing the celebration of the 12 months however Duck, Pig, Cow and Hen use a little bit trickery to point out him that apple-bobbing contests and bottomless bowls of sweet are value a number of shivers. Saturdays, Sundays 2 & 5:30 p.m. Orlando Household Stage (previously Orlando Repertory Theatre), 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando. 407-896-7365. orlandofamilystage.com

PAINTED OAKS ACADEMY PUMPKIN PATCH & CORN MAZE

Oct. 8-Nov. 30: Lake Pickett Street in east Orlando units the autumn temper with occasions each heartwarming and haunted. The Pumpkin Patch, which runs via Oct. 31, is open every day however the weekends are when Painted Oaks breaks out the horse rides, petting space, moonlight and haunted hay rides, barbecues and distributors. The corn maze and the hay rides start Nov. 1. Festivities are Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Purchase tickets on-line. Costs fluctuate in keeping with age.15239 and 15100 Lake Pickett Street, Orlando. 407-929-0970. paintedoaksacademy.com and cornmazeorlando.com

ZOO BOO BASH 2023

Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29: Trick or deal with on the wildest place on the town, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Adults and kids alike are invited to put on costumes on the zoo’s annual Halloween celebration, which options not-too-scary actions, decorations and deal with stations. Included with admission. $5 for passholders. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3755 W. Seminole Blvd., Sanford. centralfloridazoo.org

Gatorland’s In style Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins Halloween Occasion Returns For the Fifth Yr of Household Enjoyable and Fright Completed Proper!. Courtesy of Gatorland

GATORLAND GATORS, GHOSTS AND GOBLINS

Oct. 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29: Mildly scary and household pleasant whereas being enjoyable and academic, too. That’s the combination that works for Gatorland, which hears greater than its share of screams for a theme park. Hop on the Cryptid Specific and observe down elusive and not-at-all legendary beasts such because the Florida Skunk Ape, Moth Man and the Chupacabra. A kids’s costume parade, sweet stations and animal meet and greets are standout actions for the little ones. Included with park admission. Gatorland, 14501 S. Orange Blossom Path, Orlando. 407-855-5496. gatorland.com

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Oct. 19-20: No Halloween is full with out the interactive model of the cult-favorite citadel filled with oddballs. The night begins with a preshow that includes DeLand Pleasure and the Absent Mates. Viewers members are inspired to observe together with the shadow forged and are available costume, sing together with the songs, dance the dances and current their accepted participation props (accessible prematurely for $8.) 18 and up. 8 p.m. Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. 386-736-1500. athensdeland.com

GHOULISH GROOVES

Oct. 20-21: Central Florida Group Arts Huge Band has some scary good interpretations of Halloween tunes to which the viewers can dance. Hear swingin’ variations of the Ghostbusters, The Addams Household and Thriller themes, amongst many extra. Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 & 7 p.m. Dr. Phillips Middle for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org

PHANTASMAGORIA XIV—TALES OF THE UNDEAD

Oct. 26-29: Lovers of the macabre have two venues by which to shiver as Victorian horror troupe Phantasmagoria enterprise out of their crypts to once more share their favourite Halloween horror tales. The works of Edgar Allen Poe, H.G. Wells and the anonymous masters of the Penny Dreadfuls come to life via evocative storytelling, puppetry, projections, dance and unique music. Not for squeamish kids of any age. Oct. 26-28 at 8 p.m. Dr. Phillips Middle for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org. Oct. 29 at 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. 386-736-1500. athensdeland.com

ORLANDO CREEPY CRAWL FUN WALK OR 5K RUN

Oct. 28: The Creepy Crawl, now in its seventeenth 12 months, lurches previous the competitors with enjoyable actions for all, together with a dressing up contest for pets and their people, trick or treating, ample meals, music and prizes. The occasion helps the mission of the Hemophilia Basis of Higher Florida. Registration 4 p.m., run/stroll 5 p.m. Harbor Park at Baldwin Park, 4990 New Broad St., Orlando. 800-293-6527. bleedingdisordersfl.org

TRICK OR TREAT SAFE ZONE

Oct. 28: Calling all little ghosts and ghouls: It’s time to have a good time the scary whereas trick or treating all through the library and historical past middle. Take pleasure in creepy crafts, video games and sweet, on the home. Costumes are inspired. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Orlando Public Library and Orange County Regional Historical past Middle, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. 407-836-8500. thehistorycenter.org

HALLOWEEN AT CRANES ROOST PARK

Oct. 31: Households trick-or-treat in a secure setting as native companies hand out sweet and trinkets from cubicles lining the lake. Stay leisure, costume contests, video games, meals and drinks on the market. 5-9 p.m. 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. 407-571-8180. altamonte.org

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

By way of Nov.18: Discover the world of culinary treasures on a leisurely tour of marketplaces that includes genuine international meals and drinks whereas having fun with the sights and sounds at leisure spots all through the World Showcase. Dance and dine on the Eat to the Beat live performance collection. Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. disneyworld.disney.go.com

ALL STAGES, ALL PEOPLE—13^TH ANNIVERSARY BREAKFAST

Oct. 6: This 12 months’s Central Florida Group Arts breakfast facilities round CFCA’s dedication to radical accessibility and fairness within the performing arts and options heartfelt testimonials and performances. Registration: 7:30 a.m., program: 8 a.m. The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-937-1800. cfcarts.com

fiftieth ANNUAL WINTER PARK AUTUMN ART FESTIVAL

Oct. 7-8: The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce hosts the one juried effective artwork competition completely that includes Florida artists. Stroll the shaded avenue and discover this community-oriented sidewalk present that includes extraordinary artists, kids’s artwork actions, dwell music and refreshing drinks in a beer backyard. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Central Park, 251 S. Park Ave., Winter Park. 407-644-8281. winterpark.org

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AVALON PARK OKTOBERFEST

Oct. 13-14: It’s Oktoberfest time, and Central Floridians are invited to spend the night within the Avalon Park beer backyard, sipping Germany’s favourite beverage. Take pleasure in Alpine dancing, dwell music and meals. Beer Backyard Preview is Friday and the competition runs on Saturday. 5-10 p.m. 3651 Avalon Park Blvd. East, Orlando. 407-658-6565. avalonparkorlando.com

CLEARWATER JAZZ HOLIDAY

Oct. 19-22: Expertise the Celebration that’s The Clearwater Jazz Vacation- a world-class, dwell, music competition, now in its forty fourth 12 months. This 12 months’s headliners embrace The Seashore Boys, Gladys Knight, Buddy Man Rattling Proper Farewell and the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland Road, Clearwater. clearwaterjazz.com

COUNTRY THUNDER 2023

Oct. 20-22: Do you hear that? That’s the thundering sound of nation greats and their followers gathering for 3 days of music amid Kissimmee’s ranch lands. Headliners embrace Cody Johnson, Hardy, Keith City, Carly Pearce, Lonestar and extra. Midday. Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee. 321-697-3333. ohpark.com

BACKYARD BIODIVERSITY DAY

Oct. 21: The Florida Native Plant Society and Mead Botanical Backyard current a free, family-friendly informational to assist residents create biodiverse yard habitats that assist bees and native wildlife. This occasion options instructional hikes, native plant and wildflower seed on the market, children’ actions, meals vehicles, dwell music and environmentally acutely aware exhibitors. 9 a.m. 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park. tarflower.fnpschapters.org

BANDS OF AMERICA CHAMPIONSHIP

Oct. 21: Watch among the greatest highschool marching bands from throughout America on the Orlando Regional Championship. The highest 10 scoring bands will carry out within the finals. 7 a.m. Tenting World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando. 407-440-7900. campingworldstadium.com

COME OUT WITH PRIDE ORLANDO

Oct. 21: It’s time for a day full of affection because the Pleasure Pageant unwraps its huge present of assist for Central Florida’s LGBTQ+ communities. Don’t miss the Most Colourful Parade, the place greater than 100 companies and teams stroll a mile via downtown starting at 4 p.m. Three phases of dwell music with native acts and movie star headliners will preserve the park hopping all day and it closes out at 9:30 p.m. with a spectacular fireworks present over Lake Eola. Come Out With Pleasure helps the LGBTQ+ group via grants and scholarship packages. Midday-9:30 p.m. Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St., Orlando. comeoutwithpride.org

FEAST ON THE 50

Oct. 26: Florida Citrus Sports activities presents a tailgating get-together like no different, because it’s on the sector and is the primary occasion. Limitless food and drinks in addition to spirit to your favourite college, be it UCF, Rollins, FAMU, B-CU or these different ones from the Huge Ten, SEC, ACC and Huge 12. $40. 5 p.m. Tenting World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando. 407-440-7900. campingworldstadium.com