Things to do in Orlando
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Things to do in Orlando this weekend, Oct. 16 to 18
Orlando this weekend: Come Out With Pride at Lake Eola Saturday, Orlando Ballet's The Sleeping Beauty, and SODO Street Fest and the Dominican Festival Sunday.
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Things to do
Things to do in Orlando this month: October 2026
Late October in Orlando: Eolaween Oct. 24 and Fiesta Calle Orange Oct. 25, then the Veterans Day Parade and Fall Fiesta Nov. 7 and the Florida Classic Nov. 21.
Trails
Parks and trails in Orlando
Orlando runs more than 148 parks and centers and 40-plus miles of trails, from the 0.9-mile Lake Eola loop to Bill Frederick Park's 183 acres. Parks: 407-246-2283.
Fourth of July
Orlando Fourth of July fireworks 2026
Orlando's Fireworks at the Fountain fills Lake Eola Park on July 4; the 2026 show started at 9:10 p.m. after festivities from 4 p.m. 2027 details are not out.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Orlando 2026
Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Orlando sets no official trick-or-treat hours; sunset is 6:41 p.m. City trunk-or-treats, Eolaween and safety tips.
Halloween
Halloween events in Orlando 2026: Eolaween Oct. 24 and more
Eolaween Oct. 24, trunk-or-treats at city neighborhood centers, Leu Gardens Dog Day Oct. 31, Gatorland weekends and the Horror Nights and Howl-O-Scream haunts.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Orlando: dog parks, trails, events and leash rules
Orlando's fenced dog parks at Park of the Americas, Constitution Green, Lake Druid and Luminary Green, county dog parks, trail leash rules and dog events.
Trails
Orlando walking and biking trails: loops, distances, trailheads
Orlando's trails: the Urban Trail, Cady Way and its 2.5-mile Lake Baldwin loop, the Lake Underhill Path, Shingle Creek, the Southeast Trail and the Little Econ.
Free
Free things to do in Orlando: parks, museums, markets, events
Free in Orlando: Lake Eola Park, Leu Gardens on the first Monday, the Mennello Museum on the second Sunday, city pools for residents, trails and free festivals.
Florida Classic
Florida Classic 2026 in Orlando: Nov. 21 kickoff, parking
FAMU plays Bethune-Cookman at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Camping World Stadium. Stadium lots are sold out; here are the shuttle, rideshare and bag rules.
Nutcracker
The Nutcracker in Orlando 2026: Orlando Ballet Dec. 4-27
Orlando Ballet's Nutcracker runs Dec. 4-27 at Steinmetz Hall, with family matinees. Central Florida Ballet's Nutcracker Tale with live orchestra is Nov. 19-20.
Pride
Come Out With Pride Orlando: 2026 held Oct. 17, 2027 next
Come Out With Pride 2026 was Saturday, Oct. 17, at Lake Eola Park. The 2027 date is not announced yet; here is how the free festival, parade and closures work.
Fiesta in the Park
Fall Fiesta in the Park at Lake Eola: dates, parking, closures
The 55th Fall Fiesta in the Park is Nov. 7-8 at Lake Eola Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Free, family and pet friendly. Road closures and parking.
Veterans Day
Orlando Veterans Day Parade: Nov. 7 route and road closures
Orlando's 27th Veterans Day Parade is 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Lake Nona Town Center. Veterans Way and Lake Nona Boulevard close 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Half marathon
OUC Orlando Half Marathon: dates, fees, expo and parking
The 50th OUC Orlando Half Marathon starts at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Lake Eola; the Lake Eola 5K is Sunday, Dec. 6. Fees, expo, parking.
