Whether you're chasing outdoor adventures, live entertainment, or something a little unexpected, Central Florida is delivering the goods this week. Here's a roundup of what's happening in and around Orlando right now.
- This weekend's Orlando event guide pulls together everything from mermaid tea parties to drone shows and BBQ — a little something for everyone in the family.
- The full week's lineup includes Halloween Horror Nights buzz, fall fun at Cranes Roost, and a whole lot more happening across the region.
- Pitmasters and Pourers in Mount Dora brings smoky BBQ, live music, pro wrestling, and a jaw-dropping 300-drone light show to Elizabeth Evans Park.
- Harry P. Leu Gardens' fall lineup is stacked through early November, with a chicken scavenger hunt, outdoor movies, and Dog Day all on the schedule.
- Weeki Wachee Springs is leaning into fall with mermaid makeover nights and haunted underwater shows that are unlike anything else in Florida.
- American Airlines is holding aviation hiring events in Orlando this week, giving former Spirit Airlines employees a chance to get back in the cockpit — or at least back in the industry.
- Orlando will host matches in the 2027 Women's Volleyball World Cup, with the Kia Center set to stage pool play and round-of-16 action as the tournament makes its North American debut.
- The Coverings Tile & Stone Show is returning to Orlando in 2027, extending the convention center's run as home to North America's largest tile and stone trade event for three straight years.
There's no shortage of reasons to get out and explore Central Florida this week — pick your adventure and go enjoy it.