Lucky you. You just found ORLtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Orlando each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Live music + shows
Brandon Lake | Friday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m. | Kia Center | $80+ | The “Hard Fought Hallelujah” singer performs for his “King of Hearts” tour with Franni Cash + Pat Barrett.
Alex Warren: “Cheaper Than Therapy Tour” | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 8 p.m. | Addition Financial Arena | $91+ | Our love for this rising star is anything but “Ordinary.”
Everclear | Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 7 p.m. | The Plaza Theatre | $61+ | Everything will be “Wonderful” when these rockers perform.
Andrea Bocelli | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. | Kia Center | $109+ | The acclaimed Italian tenor performs with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
Jonas Brothers | Sunday, Oct. 26-Monday, Oct. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Kia Center, Orlando | $76+ | Celebrate two decades of the Jo Bros with guest All-American Rejects.
Festivals
Asian Cultural Expo | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, Orlando | Free | Watch racers row dragon boats and experience Asian culture with exhibitions, performances, and crafts.
Orlando Latino Fest | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 1-7 p.m. | Luminary Green Park | Free | Immerse yourself in a day filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors that showcase Orlando’s Latino culture.
Vegan Block Party Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 2-9 p.m. | Lake Eola Park, Orlando | $16+ | Indulge your plant-based palate with 50+ vendors selling foods and drinks showcasing seasonal flavors.
For the fam
Blippi | Sunday, Sept. 28 | 2 p.m. | Walt Disney Theater | $35+ | Explore the rhythms and sounds used to make music with Blippi and friends during the “Join the Band Tour.”
Puppy Pawty Bark-O-Ween Bash | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 9-11 a.m. | Museum of Illusions | $30 | Explore mind-bending exhibits with your four-legged friends at this day designed for dogs and dog parents.
Kids Halloween Party | Sunday, Oct. 19 | 11 a.m. | Enzian Theater, Maitland | $13+ | Celebrate Halloween by watching “Coco” and enjoying candy, crafts, a costume parade, and trick-or-treating.
Graveyard Smash | Saturday, Oct. 25 | 5 p.m. | Lake Nona Town Center | Free | Join the ghosts and ghouls for trick-or-treating, inflatables, and more family-friendly fun.
Sports
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers | Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 7 p.m. | Kia Center | $48+ | Pro hockey is gliding into Orlando with this preseason Florida showdown.
Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades | Friday, Oct. 17 | 7 p.m. | Kia Center | $26+ | The local hockey team glides back for their first game of the season.
UCF vs. West Virginia Football: Homecoming Game Saturday, Oct. 18 | Time TBD | Acrisure Bounce House, Orlando | $44+ | Cheer for the Knights to take home the victory at this Homecoming game.
Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat | Wednesday, Oct. 22| 7 p.m. | Kia Center | $48+ | Swish — cheer for the Magic in their first game of the season.
Seasonal
Oviedo Oktoberfest 2025 | Thursday, Sept. 25-Saturday, Sept. 27 | Times vary | Oviedo Amphitheater and Cultural Center | Free | Celebrate the season at this three-day event with German food, beer, music, entertainment, and contests.
Oktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 27 | 5 p.m. | Lake Nona Town Center | Free | Fill your steins as Park Pizza & Brewing Co. takes center stage at this event with food, beer, polka music, an artisan market and a stein-hoisting competition.
Diwali Mela Festival of Lights | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 4-9 p.m. | Lake Eola Park Amphitheater | Free | Observe the Indian festival of lights with community performances, free food, and shopping at vendors.
Oktoberfest 2025 | Saturday, Oct. 4 + Saturday, Oct. 25 | 12-9 p.m. | German American Society of Central Florida, Casselberry | $9+ | Join the German American Society of Central Florida for a celebration with beer, food, a flag parade, music, and family-friendly fun.
Oktoberfest | | 5-10 p.m. | Avalon Park Orlando | Free | Grab a pint and party with two performance stages, food, a beer garden, and Dachshund races.
Collective Corner Presents Halloweentown | Saturday, Oct. 18 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Founder’s Square Avalon Park | Free | Shop a scary selection of 40+ vendors as you eat and sip fall flavors.
Scream if you’re ready for Halloween fun.
Photo via Universal Orlando
Halloween
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party | Select nights through Friday, Oct. 31 | $139+ | Celebrate Halloween with Mickey and friends at this party that won’t give you nightmares, featuring fireworks, a parade, and a “Zombies 4" themed dance party.
Halloween Horror Nights | Select nights, Friday, Aug. 29-Sunday, Nov. 2 | Universal Studios Orlando | $86+ | Scream with excitement as you explore multiple haunts featuring franchises like “Terrifier” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s.”
Halloween Spooktacular | Select dates, Saturday, Aug. 30-Sunday, Nov. 2 | SeaWorld Orlando | Included with admission | Bring your bag to trick-or-treat through the park, meet festive characters, and pose for photo ops.
NosferatV | 8-10 p.m. | Friday, Sept 5-Saturday, Nov. 8 | Renaissance Theatre Company | $45+ | Sink your fangs into this immersive vampire experience where a cast of 22 vampires play out scenarios.
Howl-O-Scream | Select nights, Friday, Sept. 5-Saturday, Nov. 1 | SeaWorld Orlando | $46+ | Get ready for a thrill with five haunted houses, six scream zones, themed bars, and plenty of scary nighttime attractions.
Brick-or-Treat | Select dates, Saturday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Nov. 2 | LEGOLAND Florida Resort | Included with admission | Meet costumed LEGO characters, trick-or-treat, enjoy themed rides, and watch the Monster Skytacular drone show.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.