Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
Ghoulish Grooves
7 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL, United States
You’re invited for a swinging wake! Join Central Florida Community Arts Big Band for Ghoulish Grooves- a spook-tacular concert filled with not-so-scary thrills and chills fit for the whole family. Central Florida’s biggest, baddest big band has returned to haunt the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater for CFCArts’ inaugural Halloween concert. Audiences can expect big-band […]
PRIDE: Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine
9 p.m.
Jack and Honey’s 808 E. Washington Street, Orlando, FL, United States
Kick off your PRIDE Weekend with Lacie Browning and a star-studded cast including: * Aysia Black * Michelle Du’ Soleil * Marco A. Nieves * Bobby Iman * DJ Mic Vic Call 407.440.4079 for reservations. 18+
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
Come Out With Pride Orlando Festival
Noon-10 p.m.
Lake Eola Park, Orlando, FL, United States
Come Out With Pride, Inc. (“COWP”), Orlando’s nonprofit produces the largest single-day parade and festival of Central Florida celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community! Despite the cancellations of other Florida pride events, we are determined to march on! Mark your calendars for October 21st, when we will host our annual Pride event at Lake Eola Park at […]
The Grateful Spread at RockPit
7 p.m.
RockPit Brewing 10 West Illiana Street, Orlando, FL, United States
Get ready to experience a jam-tastic journey through the cosmic universe of music with “The Spread” – the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute band! Be transported to a time when the Dead ruled the music scene, and their live shows were nothing short of legendary. “The Spread” will take you on a psychedelic ride with their […]
Backyard Biodiversity Day
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Mead Botanical Garden 1300 South Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL, United States
FREE
Backyard Biodiversity Day celebrates diversity in the landscape, and provides opportunities to learn about Florida’s native plants, pollinators, wildlife, and why they are important. This free and family-friendly event includes environmentally conscious vendors, educational presentations, guided hikes, kids’ activities, food trucks, and live music all centered around a huge native plant sale.
Gold Dust Home 1st Anniversary Party
11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Gold Dust Home 1309 Lang Avenue, Orlando, FL, United States
Saturday, October 21st Join us for a super fun day as we celebrate our first anniversary as a shop!! We have loved getting to know you all over the last year (!!!) and have brought together some of Orlando’s finest to help us all wish Gold Dust Home a happy first birthday together! Stay tuned […]
Dinktoberfest – Orlando Squeeze
3-8 p.m.
Garden Tiger 1900 Alden Road, Orlando, FL, United States
Major League Pickleball’s most recent champion, the Orlando Squeeze are hosting an event at Garden Tiger to celebrate Oktoberfest and their recent championship with the community of Central Florida on Saturday, October 21, from 3pm to 8pm ET. The event will feature local beer, food trucks, and pickleball for all attendees, with an appearance and […]
Orlando UFO Festival
4 p.m.
Space Station Orlando 2539 Coolidge Avenue, Orlando, FL, United States
Get ready for a mind-blowing encounter at the Orlando UFO Festival on October 21, where we’ll dive into the mysterious world of ETs and UFOs Welcome to the Orlando UFO Festival! Join us on Sat Oct 21, 2023, at Space Station (2539 Coolidge Avenue, Orlando, FL 32804) for an out-of-this-world experience! Get ready to immerse yourself […]
The Night Market with Zombietoberfest 2023
5-10 p.m.
Audubon Park Garden District 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando, FL, United States
Save the date for the APGD’s biggest night of the year! Enjoy the area’s largest outdoor night market, DJ, live music, multiple craft beer gardens, free costume contests for humans and pups, free outdoor movie on the big screen, and more. Watch this page for updates as we get closer to October 21, 2023!
Science Night DEAD
8 p.m.
Orlando Science Center
Come ALIVE Saturday, October 21 during Science Night Live DEAD! Come see how grown-ups do the Science Center! Orlando Science Center is reserved strictly for adults 21+ during Science Night Live Dead, with grown-up-inspired programming and hands-on challenges. Guests can enjoy a beautiful view of the night sky through the giant telescopes on the FINFROCK […]
Boos and Bingo Drag Brunch with Brenda from Bithlo – SOLD OUT
11:30 a.m.
Orlando Milkhouse 203 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL, United States
Come preview the new brunch menu at Milkhouse in The Milk District! Did you hear that Swine & Sons is taking over the kitchen at Milkhouse? Well, they are! To celebrate, “Bloody” Brenda from Bithlo is hosting a special Halloween brunch edition of Bungalower Drag Bingo. Like our weekly event at Tactical Brewing, Boos and […]
Pup Crawl and Costume Contest
1-3 p.m.
Quantum Leap Winery 1312 Wilfred Dr, Orlando, FL, United States
Bring your pup to our Pup Paw-ty & Costume Contest! Pups in costume can win prizes! The first 50 pups – accompanied by an adult – receive a complimentary Halloween bandana! Purchase a wristband for $5 at Quantum Leap Winery and take advantage of specials at 16 businesses, bars and restaurants! 100% of the proceeds […]
