Forget about buying a brand-new costume. This Halloween, you can explore places around Orlando to flex your creative shopping skills and fashion your own look from vintage finds.
Here are three spots for the perfect haunted haul:
omg! thrift | This one’s for the serious treasure hunters.With 6,000+ items on the floor updated daily, we recommend taking some time to find this year’s costume.
The Owl’s Attic | Ethereal and witchy vibes await at this Audobon Park store. The eclectic range of dresses can be the foundation for an enchanting fit.
Deja Vu Vintage | The Orlando area’s oldest vintage store is a creative shopper’s dream. Accessories, trinkets, and clothes of yesteryear combine under one roof for a unique browsing experience. Psst — they do rentals, too.
The Orlando Science Center is stepping into a bright, buttery new future. A popcorn-making robot + accompanying automated snack stand are both making their debuts in the spring in $7 million of upgrades. The Dr. Phillips CineDome is also getting an improved screen, sound system, and seats. (Orlando Business Journal)
Real Estate
A home in the Butler Chain of Lakes just sold for $6.65 million. It’s easy to see why. Its canal access, proximity to theme parks, 27-ft ceilings, 7,000+ sqft, and outrageous outdoor pool area are all eye-poppingly enticing. (Orlando Sentinel)
Arts
Music and the great outdoors. Is there a better combination? Leu Gardens is hosting a night of jazz and blues this Saturday, Oct. 18, and it’s set to be a magical evening. Remember a blanket and pack a picnic, or you can snag something from a local food truck.
Sports
Getting your hopes up, Magic fans? Orlando’s NBA team is undefeated through the first three games of the preseason, and is starting to get some buzz about those elusive championship dreams. After tomorrow night’s final preseason game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, the regular season is right around the corner.
Seasonal
Clark Griswold would love this one. The Orlando Sentinel is accepting applications for the most spectacular Halloween-decorated homes and front lawns in our area. You’ll need the address, a description, and photos of the spooktacular display in question. Heads up: Applications close on Friday, Oct. 17.
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Charlie’s Bakery and Creamery | Since 1971, Charlie’s has been dishing up delightful sweet treats. If the award-winning pies aren’t enough, top them with some award-winning ice cream.
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Okay, twist my arm. Let’s finish with another piece of delectable news for my fellow sweet treat aficionados.
The macaroon and gourmet cookie experts out of South Florida’s La Boom Bakery are heading to The City Beautiful. But there’s a problem — how do I choose?
