Orlando Festivals Events & Things to Do

The 2018 Orlando Film Festival takes place Oct. 18th - 25th in Downtown Orlando. This festival is for anyone who loves movies. See the diverse stories told by independent filmmakers, all in one convenient location in beautiful Downtown Orlando.

The Thornton Park Neighborhood Association is proud to present its 17th annual "A Taste of Thornton Park". Come enjoy food, beer, wine and cocktails in a festive environment that includes live music.

Join us in celebration of the YETI Tundra’s 10th anniversary! The Tundra Tour showcases a selection of never-before-seen YETI films, visits from brand ambassadors, and raffles with exclusive YETI prizes to win.

Come enjoy the Oktoberfest Fun as only Orlando can do! October 19-21, 2018 at Southport Park in Orlando. Free Community Event. Family Fun for Adults and Kiddies. Nonprofit organization benefiting Diana's Friends, Inc. and Easter Seals Camp Challenge

The 4th Annual CROOKED CAN OKTOBERFEST is returning to Plant Street in Winter Garden on October 19, 20 and 21! 3 days of German food, beer, family fun and entertainment!

2 days, 1,000+ artists, and hundreds of creative experiences you can't have anywhere else! Creative City Project's Immerse 2018. October 19 & 20, 2018.

On October 19 and 20, Celebration Town Center transforms before your very eyes as the falling leaves of the season drop on Market Street during Oktoberfest.

Winter Springs ARToberFEST is celebrating 11 years of exceptional art, tasty German food and drink, rockin’ entertainment, kids’ crafts and much more.

We are excited to invite you to participate in this year’s Kiddo-Ween party, an event presented by Kiddos Magazine.

Join us 10.20.18 for an all-day party with the Desert Hearts team and some of Orlando's top local Artists! This day will be filled with DJs, Food Trucks, a Bloody Mary & Mimosa Bar, Extreme Bungie Racing, Blow Up Jousting, and a Vendor's Square.

World of Beer presents: Lake Eola OktoBEERfest! A series of drinking games that combine the competitive nature of Intramural Sports, with enough beer to drown a small village.

The Windermere Craft Beer Fest is back for the 5th year! This is your chance to try some new brews and check out what's going on in the Florida craft beer scene. The event will be held in beautiful Downtown Windermere on Oct. 20th.

Experience the dark side of comic con at this year's Spooky Empire Convention featuring 3 full days of Rock N Roll, horror, Halloween, tattoos, films, and exhibits on October 26-28 at Carib Royale Orlando.

The ‘dark side of comic con’ will celebrate its Sweet Sixteen birthday with special guests, anniversaries and reunions.

BOO! on Broadway is a family friendly event. Bring the kids out for an evening of trick or treat fun, vendors, games, pictures and plenty more.

Central Florida Veg Fest is back--bigger and better than ever! It will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at beautiful Orlando Festival Park. The return of this extremely successful event has been eagerly anticipated!

A celebration of African culture, including African-influenced food, music, crafts, games, and goodies.

UPC is hosting a Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 27, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Each night during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, the America Gardens Theatre serves up performances from major recording artists. This year, our musical menu features 32 irresistible acts—our biggest and best lineup ever.

Come join Never Stand Alone for our newest event, OktoberFiesta, as we transform Winter Park’s West Meadow in Central Park into the ultimate fall outdoor day party on Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 1 PM-7 PM

Fall into family fun at Fall Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola Park on Nov. 3rd & 4th. The free, pet-friendly event includes artist and crafter booths, food vendors, live music, a huge children’s play area and more.

Free Play Florida 2018 is a three day celebration of electronic gaming of all kinds. Over 250 arcades, pinball games, consoles and countless things to learn, play and see!

The Festival of Trees now in its thirty-second year, transforms the Orlando Museum of Art into a glittering wonderland filled with sparkling trees, vignettes and stunning décor. This year’s theme is "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year".

Callling all Sports Fans, Families, and Athletes! We're excited to announce Florida Sports Expo is returning March 4, 2018! We're excited to be bringing you guys an even BIGGER show than last year!

The 4th Annual Orlando Beer Festival returns to Festival Park in the Milk District. Pouring 200+ craft beers from local and regional breweries, this festival will also feature live music, interactive games, a wine tasting experience, food trucks, + more.

Join us for our 4th annual Sanford Beer Week November 13th-19th! A week full of beer events in Downtown Sanford celebrating our love for craft beer!

Discover the joyous holiday traditions of our 11 World Showcase nations at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, Nov. 18th - Dec. 30th, 2018.

Zen Awakening Festival, happening November 16th - 18th, 2018, is a transformational, music and arts festival. Featuring DJ's, Bands, Yoga, Meditation, Spiritual Teachers, Holistic Teachers, Cirque Performers, and other talented performers.

The City of Longwood is excited to announce the “Longwood Fall Festival”! This year's event will be located in the beautiful downtown historic district in Longwood FL and span three days from November 16th through the 18th.

The Orlando Balloon Glow at Blue Jacket Park in Baldwin Park, will take place on November 16th to 18th 2018 and features hot air balloons, retail vendors, food trucks and Kid Zone family activities! Admission is free.

The Bad at Business Beerfest is a FREE to the public Beer-Fest in Sanford, part of Sanford Beer Week 2018. Free Samples, Free Admission, Free Live Entertainment!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… it’s Jingle Eve! Get ready for the BEST party of the year for more than 20 years running. North Orange Avenue will be lit up with holiday lights, live music, Christmas carolers, Santa and kids zone, and more.

Join the Osceola Crafters Guild for the 37th Annual Holiday Craft Fair at Osceola Arts. The Holiday Craft Fair is open Nov. 16 thru Dec. 23 and features hundreds of handmade crafts by local artisans including jewelry, wreaths, ornaments, glass, and more.

Come and enjoy the best Latin party at Old Town every month at Latin Fiesta Nights, with authentic Latin food, drinks, prizes and free live music!

Come to Beautiful Downtown Sanford and watch as local businesses race their modified couches against one other. Huge bragging rights at stake for the fastest couch as well as the crowd favorite.

The final night of Sanford Beer Week 2018, to be held at Celery City Craft! We have invited a handful of craft beer veterans to visit our town during craft beer week and share their observations with us.

A free, two-day celebration in Downtown Orlando that features a kaleidoscopic fusion of aromas, sights, sounds, tastes, textures and fascinating stories captured on film that illustrate the diverse origins and heritages of our community.

FM 101.9’s Florida Man Music Festival is Central Florida’s biggest alternative music festival, featuring over 15 bands on two stages!

Winter Spark Baldwin Park returns to New Broad St this holiday season! On December 8th, bring out the family for a night of food trucks, artist performances, photos with Santa, and a parade!

Join us!, At this celebrity red carpet event for a night of fashion and elegance! AMAZING Emerging fashion designers from Florida, Missouri, Ohio, California, New York, Mississippi, and Puerto Rico! Take on the runway to showcase their fashion collection

Tickets are on sale for the ORLANDO Water Lantern Festival coming to Orlando Watersports Complex in 2019! One World Water Lantern Festival is an amazing experience where you'll witness the magic of lanterns as they light up the water.

Due to scheduling conflicts, the Orlando Jazz Festival scheduled for September 21st and 22nd, 2018 at Dr. Phillips Center’s Seneff Arts Plaza has been rescheduled to March 29th and 30th, 2019.