Orlando Top 10 - October 2026
EPCOT FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Through Nov. 21 at EPCOT. Travel “the world” and taste food and wine from six continents. The Eat to the Beat concert series includes Smash Mouth, Tiffany, and Starship. Included with park admission, food and wine purchased separately. Find the full schedule at disneyworld.disney.go.com.
MILK MART SPOOKY SOIREE
Oct. 4, noon – 6 p.m. along Bumby Ave. Shop from over 300 local artists, makers, chefs, and small businesses from The Nook on Robinson to Otto’s High Dive, and everywhere in between! Costumes are highly encouraged. milkmartorlando.com
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
Oct. 2 – 4 at Dr. Phillips Center. Yes, you read that right. Evil Dead the Musical. Expect demons, chainsaws, iconic music, laughs, nostalgia, rock music energy, and over-the-top theatrics just in time for spooky season. Ages 17+ only. Purchase tickets at drphillipscenter.org.
MOVIE IN THE PARK
Watch “Monster House” (2006), Rated PG, for free in Central Park in Winter Park on Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. This is an animated adventure with Halloween thrills for the whole family. Produced by Robert Zemeckis and Steven Spielberg. Bring a blanket to sit on and snacks! enzian.org
GATORS, GHOSTS, AND GOBLINS
Select nights beginning Oct. 10 at Gatorland. This is a family-friendly daytime event. Guests will have animal meet-andgreets, photo ops, a children’s costume parade, and more! Meet Gatorland’s own Florida Bigfoot, the Skunk Ape and his cousin, Eddie the Yeti. gatorland.com
ORLANDO MAGIC
The NBA is back in October! The Magic will play two preseason games: Oct. 13 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers and Oct. 16 vs. Miami Heat. The first home game of the regular season is Oct. 21 vs. Atlanta Hawks. They play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 23. All games begin at 7 p.m. at the Kia Center. nba.com/magic
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Oct. 15 – 18 at Dr. Phillips Center. Performed by the Orlando Ballet with live music from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Prince Florimund journeys through an enchanted forest to find his love. With a kiss, he breaks the spell, awakens Aurora, and restores life to the kingdom. drphillipscenter.org
ART NIGHT OUT
Oct. 14 at the Orlando Museum of Art. Guests will celebrate Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos with Florida artist, Gabriela Hernandez. Learn the art of skull painting! Learn about this celebration of life and decorate a ceramic calavera to take home. Register in advance. omart.org
COME OUT WITH PRIDE
Oct. 17, noon at Lake Eola Park. Experience the most colorful parade, shop the local vendors at the marketplace, enjoy live performances, and finish the day with the most epic fireworks finale. This day celebrates the full diversity of Florida’s LGBTQIA+ community. comeoutwithpride.org
DOG DAY
Oct. 31, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Leu Gardens. Bring your dog and explore the 50+ acres of gardens. Plus, participate in one of three Hall–O–Ween canine costume parades where your pup could win a prize! Bring the entire family and celebrate Halloween outside. Find more info and a schedule at leugardens.org.
