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Tonight in Orlando

9amEPCOT International Food & Wine FestivalWed 14 October, 9am · EPCOT7pmHowl-O-ScreamWed 14 October, 7pm · SeaWorld Orlando · From $48TonightDracula: A Comedy of TerrorsWed 14 October · Orlando Shakes - Goldman TheaterTonightHamiltonWed 14 October · Dr. Phillips Center - Walt Disney TheaterTonightHalloween Horror Nights 2026Wed 14 October · Universal Studios FloridaTonightThe Red Clay StraysWed 14 October · Kia Center

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

SatGators, Ghosts & GoblinsSat 17 October, 10am · GatorlandFreeSatCome Out With Pride 2026Sat 17 October, 12pm · Lake Eola ParkSatJourneySat 17 October, 7:30pm · Kia CenterSunOrlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades (Home Opener)Sun 18 October · Kia Center

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Orlando

Gideon's BakehouseAudubon Park · $$Black Bean DeliMills 50 · $East End MarketAudubon Park · $$Hawkers Asian Street Food (Mills 50)Mills 50 · $$Hunger Street TacosWinter Park · $$Kres ChophouseDowntown Orlando · $$$Pig Floyd's & PigzzaMills 50 · $$Se7enBitesMilk District · $$The Glass Knife (Park Avenue)Winter Park · $$The Ravenous PigWinter Park · $$$Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQConroy / West Orlando · $$Lazy Moon Pizza (Mills 50)Mills 50 · $Pho 88Mills 50 · $

Going out

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Bars, live music and nights out

Mathers Social GatheringDowntown Orlando · $$$Crooked Can Brewing (Winter Garden)Winter Garden · $$The Plaza LiveBumby · $$$The SocialDowntown Orlando · $$Eola Wine CompanyDowntown Orlando · $$Ivanhoe Park Brewing CompanyIvanhoe Village · $$Redlight RedlightAudubon Park · $$The BeachamDowntown Orlando · $$Will's PubMills 50 · $Lil' IndiesMills 50 · $$

Walking tours

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Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

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Tours & day trips

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Booked with the operator

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex8 hrs · Self-drive from Orlando, ~1h · From $67Blue Spring State Park4 hrs · Self-drive from Orlando, ~45 min · From $6Rainbow Springs State Park4 hrs · Self-drive from Orlando, ~1h40 · From $2Silver Springs State Park and Glass-Bottom Boats8 hrs · Self-drive from Orlando, ~1h20 · From $8Wekiwa Springs State Park4 hrs · Self-drive from Orlando, ~30 min · From $6Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour1 hr · Self-drive from Orlando, ~20 min · From $10Gatorland4 hrs · Self-drive from Orlando, ~25 min · From $25Canaveral National Seashore8 hrs · Self-drive from Orlando, ~1h15Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge4 hrs · Self-drive from Orlando, ~1h
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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Orlando

FreeLake Eola Park Loop1.4 km · about 24 minFreeWest Orange Trail35.9 km · about 8 hrsFreeMills 50 Murals Walkabout 1.5 hrsFreeOrlando Urban Trail4.8 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeCady Way Trail10.5 km · about 1.8 hrsFreeLittle Econ Greenway11.6 km · about 1.8 hrsFreeSee Art Orlando Downtown Sculpture Walkabout 1.5 hrs

Sport

Fri 7pmOrlando Magic vs. Miami Heat (Preseason Game)Fri 16 October, 7pm · Kia CenterWed 7pmOrlando Magic vs. Atlanta HawksWed 21 October, 7pm · Kia Center

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Orlando: what's on, answered

What's on in Orlando this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 4 events listed in Orlando, including Gators, Ghosts & Goblins, Come Out With Pride 2026 and Journey.

Are there free things to do in Orlando?

Yes: 1 free event this week.

What tours can I do in Orlando?

There are 9 tours and day trips to book, including Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Blue Spring State Park and 7 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Orlando?

Local favourites include Gideon's Bakehouse, Black Bean Deli, East End Market and Hawkers Asian Street Food (Mills 50), and for a drink, Mathers Social Gathering and Crooked Can Brewing (Winter Garden).

Where can I go hiking near Orlando?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Orlando include Lake Eola Park Loop, West Orange Trail and Mills 50 Murals Walk.

How is this page put together?

It covers 14–21 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Orlando and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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