Ahh, the weekend is almost here once again. Do you catch yourself sitting in your office staring out the window dreaming of Friday afternoon? Well, the list of things to do in Orlando this weekend is stacked, from Oktoberfest events to haunted houses in Orlando, to top musical artists performing at the Fairgrounds. Take a look at our weekly guide and start making your plans. 

Orlando Nightlife

BlocktoberFest 2018

Strap on your lederhosen and get ready for Blocktoberfest on Wall Street Plaza! This FREE festival will have German food, German Oompa music, lots of Jägermeister and of course Sam Adams Oktoberfest Beer!

Solo Cup Thursdays at SHOTS Orlando Every Thursday

Every Thursday night is Solo Cup Thursdays at Shots. We're kicking up the throwback jams ALL NIGHT along with unbeatable drink specials at one of the hottest bars in downtown Orlando. 

A Petrified Forest 2018 Opening Night - Friday, October 5th

Prepare yourself! This Halloween, experience a new layout format with all new scares in Central Florida's premier haunted scare trail, A Petrified Forest! Come experience the sheer horror on Opening Night on Oct. 5th. 

10th Annual Zombietoberfest - Saturday, October 6th

Come out and enjoy over 60 vendors, food trucks, 2 craft beer gardens, music, a cool movie on the big screen at the 10th Annual Zombietoberfest in Audubon Park District! 

The Oktoberfest Pub Crawl 2018 - Saturday, October 6th

Get ready as the Oktoberfest Pub Crawl takes over downtown Orlando on October 6th! We're transporting 16 days of beer, brats, booze, and oompah music from Munich Germany into 5 hours of one un-rememberable night. 

Orlando Family Events

Disney Junior Dance Party! On Tour - Saturday, October 6th

Are you ready to DANCE?!? Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour is an ALL NEW interactive live concert experience. Sing along to Disney Junior’s greatest hits with your favorite characters on October 6 at Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts.

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Orlando Concerts

RARE Orlando 2018 - Saturday, October 6th

AEG & Carnage present RARE Orlando 2018 on October 6th at Central Florida Fairgrounds featuring artists Carnage and Wiz Khalifa with guests Steve Aoki Borgore, and more. 

4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince - Sunday, October 7th

The first and only estate-approved Prince celebration, 4U will present the music of Prince like never before, with a full symphony orchestra at Dr. Phillips Center on October 7th.

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Orlando Sports

UCF Knights Football vs. SMU Mustangs Football - Saturday, October 6th

The UCF Knights battle the SMU Mustangs on October 6th at Spectrum Stadium! Kick off time is set for 7:00 PM.

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Watch UFC 229 Khabib vs McGregor at GameTime! - Saturday, October 6th

Get to GameTime in Ocoee to watch #UFC229, Khabib vs McGregor live on Saturday October 6th! UFC lives here and you do not want to miss this fight. No cover!

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Fall Activities In Orlando: Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches & Family Fun

Whether pumpkin spice lattes, candy corn, or a little Hocus Pocus gets you in the mood for the upcoming Fall season, we’ve got the run-down on all things regarding Orlando Fall Festivities. If you’re looking for FAMILY-FRIENDLY-FUN here’s a list of the best local corn mazes, pumpkin patches, Fall events in Orlando, and MUCH MORE.

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