This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here!
ART & LITERATURE
PORTRAITS OF HUNGER SHOWCASE
What: Outstanding photographs from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s competition for images of hunger
When: Sept 30 – 8:30pm
Where: Eden Bar at the Enzian
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-1088
THEATER & MOVIES
DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS
What: outdoor screening
When: Oct 2 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; $2 children – concessions available; bring picnic basket, blanket, chairs – gates open at 6pm
Contact: 407-246-2620
MUSIC & DANCE
ELLA MUSIC FEST
What: music from local female-fronted bands and lady singers and songwriters, with speeches from Patty Sheehan and Beth Marshall, contests and a crafts market;
When: Oct 1 – 6 - 11pm
2nd – 8pm
3rd & 4th - noon
Where: Cameo Theater
1013 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $10 - 15
Contact: 407-872-8451
WINTER GARDEN MUSIC FEST
What: more than 30 musicians on outdoor stages & inside the Garden Theatre with food, arts, crafts, children’s activities & historical train rides
When: Oct 2 – 5 - 10pm
3rd – noon – 11pm
4th – noon – 5pm
Where: Downtown Winter Garden
Plant Street
Winter Garden
Cost: Free; train tickets $5
Contact: 407-656-3244
JAZZ CONCERT
What: The Central Florida Jazz Society will present Bill Alfred’s Classic Jazz Band
When: Oct 4 – 3 – 5:30pm
Where: Plaza Theatre
425 N. Bumby Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $15 nonmembers; $10 members; $3 college students w/ID; high school & younger - free
Contact: 407-539-2357
FOOD
BEERTOBERFEST
What: over 40 beers at an outdoor beer garden, featuring live music
When: Oct 3 – 3 - 10pm
Where: Downtown Orlando
Orange & Church Sts.
Orlando
Cost: $20
NATURE
ANTIQUE BERMUDA ROSES
What: presented by the Orlando Area Historical Rose Society
When: Oct 4 – 2:30pm; doors open at 2pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-3922
NATIVE FLORIDA GRASSES
What: with Walter Kingsley Taylor of UCF & the Tarflower Chapter of the Native Florida Plant Society
When: Oct 6 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING
When: Oct 6 – 7 - 9pm
17th – 9 – 11am
20th – noon – 2pm
Where: Willow Street Community Center
6565 Willow St.
Zellwood
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9224
FUNDRAISERS
9TH ANNUAL BREAST HEALTH AWARENESS DAY LUNCHEON
What: panel discussion, entertainment, etc.
When: Oct 1 – 9:30am - 2pm
Where: Citrus Club
255 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $30
Contact: 407-373-6768
HEADDRESS BALL XX
What: benefitting Hope & Health of Central Florida
When: Oct 3 – 6pm
Where: Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Pkwy
Orlando
Cost: $200 - 350
Contact: 407-645-2577
GREATER ORLANDO HEART WALK
What: 5K fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association
When: Oct 3 – 8pm
Where: Loch Haven Park
2416 N. Mills Ave
Orlando
Cost: donation
Contact: 407-843-1330
BIKERS GONE WILD POKER RUN
What: Bikers collect poker hands with contests for best and worst on this trip to raise money for the Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
When: Oct 4 – 9pm
Where: Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
18515 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $20 - 25
Contact: 407-568-5138
ETC.
VILLAGE FEST: ONE WORLD, ONE NIGHT
What: An international bazaar celebrating the cultures and crafts of developing nations, with music, food and an auction
When: Oct 1 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Winter Park Farmer’s Market
200 W. New England Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $35 advance; $40 at the door
Contact: 407-670-5616
ART UNDER THE STARS – 33RD ANNUAL MAITLAND ROTARY ART FESTIVAL
What: art, entertainment, food & activities for children
When: Oct 2 – 6 - 10pm
3rd – 10am – 10pm
4th – 10am – 5pm
Where: Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland
Cost: Free; parking $5
Contact: 407-263-5218
SANFORD FALL REGATTA
What: Sailing races presented by the Lake Monroe Sailing Association
When: Oct 3 & 4 – 10:30am
Where: The Palms Island Resort & Marina
530 N. Palmetto Ave.
Sanford
Cost: Free; $50 – registration to participate
Contact: 407-323-1910
PLAN AHEAD
SOUTHERN WOMEN’S SHOW
What: fall consumer show w/fashion, health & cooking exhibits
When: Oct 8 – 10am - 6pm
9 & 10th – 10am – 7pm
11th – 10am – 5pm
Where: Orange County Convention Center
9800 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $8 advance; $10 at the door; $5 – ages 6 - 12
Contact: 800-849-0248
MEDICAL PLANTS FOR THE FLORIDA GARDENER - ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURE
What: presented by the Central Florida Anthropological Society
When: Oct 8 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-948-3994
OCOEE’S FOUNDER’S DAY FESTIVAL
What: with concerts including Charlie Daniels & Jim Van Fleet beginning at 7pm on the 9th & others from 3:30 – 9:15 on Sat with fireworks afterwards. Arts & crafts from 9am – 6pm on the 10th.
When: Oct 9 - 10
Where: Bill Breeze Park at Starke Lake
125 N. Lakeshore Drive
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3100
FALL FESTIVAL
What: beach volleyball tourney & entertainment by local bands
When: Oct 10 – 9am - 7pm
Where: Gaston Edwards Park
1236 N. Orange Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-484-5839
18TH ANNUAL FOSSIL FAIR
What: fossils, rocks, gems, minerals, artifacts, books, supplies, children’s dig pit & silent auction
When: Oct 10 – 9am - 5pm
11th – 10am – 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $4 adults; $1 children
Contact: 407-699-9274
BRAIN HEALTH – ALZHEIMER’S
What: how it affects our community & how to maintain a brain-healthy lifestyle
When: Oct 15 – 1 – 2:30pm
Where: Jewish Community Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5933 x 244
HORSE SHOW
What: competition and classes
When: Oct 17 & 18 – 9am
Where: Clarcona Horseman’s Park
3535 Damon Road
Apopka
Cost: Free; concessions available
Contact: 407-359-2313
ROCK FEST
What: buy, trade & sell gemstones, minerals & handmade jewelry
When: Oct 17 – 9am - noon
Where: Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society
2721 Forsyth Rd – Ste. 101
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-625-6336
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE AUCTION
What: by the SE Peanuts Collectors Club 9th annual auction & swap
When: Oct 17 – noon
Where: Canine Companions for Independence
8150 Clarcona-Ocoee Rd.
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-765-5913
FALL FEST
What: w/games & environmental exhibits by Wekiwa Wilderness Trust
When: Oct 24 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka
Cost: $6 per car
Contact: 407-884-2006
4TH ANNUAL NURTURE THE NATIONS
What: international food & wine tasting, entertainment, auction, etc.
When: Oct 24 – 5:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Mennello Museum of Art
900 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $15 students & UNA members; $25 non members
Contact: 407-832-1777
11TH ANNUAL MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK
What: 5K walk sponsored by the American Cancer Society of Metro Orlando
When: Oct 31 – 8am – registration 7am
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N Rosalind Ave.
Orlando
Contact: 407-843-8680
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