Community & arts
Tangelo Park's public art opportunity closes November 4
Orange County is seeking artists for a $28,200 commission at the community center. Applications close November 4, 2026.
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Outdoors
Winter Garden’s botanical garden opens October 23
Tucker Ranch adds a new place to unwind.
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Arts & culture
Three very different Florida stories are on view at OMA
Wild landscapes, vintage souvenirs and picture-book art share the museum this fall.
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Theme parks
Jollywood Nights adds a lounge and new characters
Disney’s holiday party extends into January.
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Theme parks
Cosmic Rewind gets three holiday songs
EPCOT’s coaster changes its seasonal soundtrack.
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Theme parks
The Muppets bring holiday rock to Hollywood Studios
A seasonal coaster overlay begins November 4.
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New openings
Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge is taking reservations
The new Bay Lake resort opens in 2027.
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Food & drink
Fat One’s is now open at Universal CityWalk
Joey Fatone’s hot-dog concept joins CityWalk.
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Music
Rock the Universe reveals its 2027 lineup
Elevation Worship and Josiah Queen headline.
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Theme parks
Parts of Monstropolis are planned for 2027
Disney details a show, dining and shopping.
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Theme parks
SeaWorld previews its 2026 Christmas Celebration
Holiday entertainment is included with park admission.
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Theme parks
Expedition Odyssey: Fire & Ice is open
SeaWorld’s Arctic adventure adds a scientific mission.
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Theme parks
Epic Universe has a nighttime finale worth planning for
Celestial Goodnight brings fountains, lights and fireworks.
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Community
FusionFest brings a free world of cultures to Loch Haven
Thanksgiving weekend has a community celebration.
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Family
Maker Faire returns with robots and hands-on ideas
A weekend for curious kids and grown-ups.
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Seasonal
Dazzling Nights reveals its 2026 garden worlds
Leu Gardens’ holiday walk returns November 20.
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Music
College Park JazzFest takes over Edgewater Drive
Three stages and 12 bands arrive November 7.
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Neighborhoods
The Grow brings a working-farm neighborhood to east Orlando
The farm-to-table development celebrated a fall milestone, with more amenities still ahead.
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Food & Drink
The Humble Crumb plans an October 24 celebration in Avalon Park
A farmers-market bakery is getting its first permanent food-hall home.
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Food & Drink
Hurly-Burly adds a day-to-night stop at Disney’s BoardWalk
Family activities give way to live music for adults later in the evening.
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Things to Do
Disney Springs keeps the fall mood going into November
Roaming entertainment and seasonal food make a useful alternative Halloween outing.
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Theme Parks
Universal Nights has three remaining fall dates at Epic Universe
October 24 and two November evenings offer a separately ticketed way to visit after dark.
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Theme Parks
Volcano Bay’s maintenance closure starts October 26
Universal’s current reopening plan is on or before April 1, 2027.
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Food & Drink
Five Guys makes CityWalk the site of its 2,000th restaurant
The September opening adds another casual food option to a Universal night out.
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City Life
Downtown parking changes deserve a quick check before a night out
Orlando is phasing in cashless payment and new parking rules this fall.
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Arts & Culture
Orlando Greek Fest returns to Maitland November 6–8
Free admission, food and live performances anchor a three-day cultural weekend.
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Arts & Culture
Orlando Renaissance Festival fills three December weekends
Southport Community Park hosts six dates of performances, shopping and fantasy.
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Community
The Happiest Market brings a monster-inspired shopping night to Kissimmee
The Market Floor adds a small-shop option to Halloween weekend.
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Community
Fall Fiesta returns to Lake Eola for a free November weekend
Art, food and family activities fill the park November 7–8.
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Community
Free Friday nights return to the Morse Museum in November
A Winter Park evening out can begin with free museum admission.
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New openings
Build-A-Bear’s biggest experience opens in Orlando November 5
The three-story ICON Park location brings a custom Design Studio, cupcake decorating and new ways to make a keepsake.
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Food & drink
Orlando ranked America’s best city for coffee lovers in 2026
Orlando topped WalletHub’s 2026 list. Here is what the ranking actually measures and how to make it a reason to explore.
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New openings
A Mattel indoor water park is planned for Orlando. Here is what is confirmed
Orlando remains a confirmed location for Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterparks, but its opening date has not been announced in the official updates reviewed.
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Orlando stories
Orlando’s Halloween countdown brings family festivals and a night at the museum
With Halloween falling on a Saturday, the final two weekends of October offer free city celebrations, daytime zoo fun and an adults-only Science Center party.
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