🎉 Events
Festivals, fireworks, holiday events, and things to do across Florida.
Tampa Bay’s Oct. 16-18 Weekend: Music, Sports and Halloween
WMNF’s Halloween Ball, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, concerts and hometown games fill the Tampa Bay calendar.
Wine & Dine Expo Merchandise Will Use Virtual Queue Oct. 22
runDisney will use My Disney Experience virtual queues for Wine & Dine merchandise on the expo’s first day.
OSC After Dark Sets Halloween Party at Orlando Science Center
The adults-only Halloween event returns Oct. 31 with an open bar, exhibits, laser shows and costume contests.
Pink Ribbon Trio Raises $16,000 at Marsh Landing
Rain canceled the golf, but three Marsh Landing fundraisers brought in $16,000 for Pink Ribbon Jax.
Caring Chefs Returns to Deerwood Castle Oct. 18
The Jacksonville benefit for Children’s Home Society of Florida will feature tastings, auctions and sponsorship opportunities.
Jacksonville Beach Buddy Walk Set for 24th Annual Event
The free one-mile walk and family festival are scheduled Saturday at Seawalk Pavilion.
Carnivorous Terrarium Workshops Set for Miami Sundays
Crafts and Drafts Miami plans Sunday carnivorous-plant terrarium sessions at Unseen Creatures in October.
Central Florida Fall Festivals and Pumpkin Patches for 2026
Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, farm activities and fall festivals are scheduled across Central Florida through November.
Disney Collectibles Auction Set for Oct. 17-18
More than 800 Disney items are listed for WDWNT’s online auction, with early bidding already open.
Orlando Come Out With Pride Schedule: Parade, Festival and Fireworks
Lake Eola Park hosts a daylong festival Oct. 17, capped by a downtown parade and 9:30 p.m. fireworks.
Tampa Bay’s Fall Calendar Includes 31 Events Through November
From Oktoberfest celebrations to art fairs and Halloween events, the list spans Tampa Bay through Nov. 23.
5 Jacksonville Events to Know for Oct. 16-18
An air show, Oktoberfest, concerts, college basketball and Icemen hockey fill the Jacksonville weekend.
Tampa Bay’s 2026 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events
Walks, a pickleball tournament, a soccer night and hospital programs are planned across Tampa Bay this October.
Wines of Spain Leads Tampa Bay’s Oct. 15-22 Food Events
Wines of Spain in Ybor City and cooking classes, dinners and festivals fill the Tampa Bay calendar.
Blue Angels to Headline NAS Jax Air Show Oct. 17-18
The free NAS Jacksonville Air Show returns Oct. 17-18 with the Blue Angels performing in their hometown.
Melbourne Art Festival Cancels Its 2027 Event
Organizers cited rising costs and volunteer shortages for ending the planned spring event at Wickham Park.
St. Augustine Plans Florida City Week Events Oct. 19-23
City-led discussions, a Fish Island Preserve walk and a police vehicle event are planned during the observance.
Amelia Island Cookout Sets 2026 Dates and Chef Lineup
The four-day Ritz-Carlton culinary festival returns to Amelia Island Oct. 15–18, 2026.
THE PLAYERS 2027: Tickets, Parking & Best Days
A practical guide to Stadium Passes, separate parking, rideshare and choosing the right day at TPC Sawgrass.
The Reading League Sets Orlando Summit for April 2027
The Reading League’s two-day Orlando summit will focus on multi-tiered systems of support for educators.
Gasparilla 2027: Free vs. Reserved Seats, Route & Parking
Plan your January 30 Tampa pirate day around the invasion, parade route, seating tradeoffs and a realistic arrival strategy.
Florida Restaurant Show, Pizza Summit Return to Orlando
The co-located industry events run Oct. 25–27 at the Orange County Convention Center.
Orlando Sets 2026 Tree Lighting at Lake Eola
Downtown Orlando’s free holiday kickoff is set for Dec. 4, 2026, with performances, vendors and a tree-lighting countdown.
Disney Reveals 2027 Marathon Weekend Medals
Donald Duck leads the medal lineup for the January 6–10, 2027, runDisney event at Walt Disney World.