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
IN YOUR BACKYARD: WHERE NEWCOMERS MEET THE ARTS
What: brief orientation from several cultural & arts orgs presented by the United Arts of Central Florida
When: Oct 14 – 8 – 9:30am
Where: Hannibal Square Heritage Center
642 W. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0333 x 29
THEATER & MOVIES
RAFFTRAX: PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE
What: presented by Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett of Mystery Science Theater 3000
When: Oct 8 – 7:30pm
Where: Waterford Lakes Regal Cinema Stadium
541 N. Alafaya Trl
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-207-4603
THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT
What: Tenth anniversary screening of the horror mockumentary, followed by a Q&A with producer Robin Cowie
When: Oct 10 – 11:59pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: $8
Contact: 407-629-0054
MUSIC & DANCE
LIGHT THE FUZE: A HERO’S BALL
What: jeff Jones hosts this kickoff party for Come Out With Pride When: Oct 8 – 6:30 - 10pm
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $20
Contact: 407-836-8500
CLUB 54: A NIGHT AT THE DISCO
What: A night for '70s music and attire as part of Come Out With Pride 2009
When: Oct 8 – 9pm
Where: Slingapour’s
17 Wall St Plaza
Orlando
Cost: $7 - 10
Contact: 407-849-9904
ROCK FOR HUNGER FEST
What: several bands playing at 3 venues with the proceeds going to help the homeless community
When: Oct 10 – 5pm
Where: Backbooth, 57 West & Tanqueray’s
all located on Pine St.
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-999-2570
RUPAUL – ORLANDO PRIDE WEEKEND
When: Oct 10 – 10pm
Where: Parliament House
410 N. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando
Cost: contact venue
Contact: 407-425-7571
HEALTH
MENTAL HEALTH FAIR
What: presented by the National Alliance of Mental Illness of Greater Orlando in honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week
When: Oct 7 – 5pm
Where: Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown
191 E. Pine St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-253-1900
NATURE
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
FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING
When: Oct 17th – 9 – 11am
20th – noon – 2pm
Where: Willow Street Community Center
6565 Willow St.
Zellwood
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9224
FOOD
TASTE OF ALTAMONTE
What: Sample a variety of cuisine from community restaurants
When: Oct 12 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park – Uptown Altamonte
274 Cranes Roost Blvd.
Altamonte Springs
Cost: $25 - 30
Contact: 407-262-2773
ETC.
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
ALIVE AFTER 5: OKTOBERFEST
What: Street party with beer, German food and music
When: Oct 8 – 5 - 8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
1st St & Sanford Ave
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-302-2586
SPOOKY EMPIRE’S ULTIMATE HORROR WEEKEND 2009
What: Horror convention features George Romero and other celebrity appearances, live music, film screenings, tattooing, vendors and more
When: Oct 9 – 5pm
10th & 11th – 11am
Where: Wyndham Orlando Resort
8001 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $25 - 175
Contact: 954-258-7852
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
EAST ORLANDO OCTOBERFEST
What: beer, food sampling & entertainment
When: Oct 10 – 1 - 5pm
Where: Waterford Lakes Town Center
413 N. Alafaya Trail
Orlando
Cost: $25 advance; $35 at the gate
Contact: 407-383-2331
PLAN AHEAD
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
TASTE OF THORNTON PARK
What: food & wine festival
When: Oct 15 – 6 - 9pm
Where: The Fountain
Washington St & Hyer Ave
Orlando
Cost: $25 advance; $35 at the door
Contact: 407-765-5050
CARDBOARD CANOE REGATTA
What: teams of 4 will have 3 hrs to design & build a canoe make only of cardboard & duct tape w/ a race at 1pm in Rock Springs; children’s activities, music, etc.
When: Oct 17 – 9am - 5pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
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
FOUR THOUSAND YEARS OF ANDEAN GOLD: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL LECTURE
What: presented by Mark Aldenderfer & sponsored by UCF’s Anthropology Dept & the Central Florida Chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America
When: Oct 23 – 7pm
Where: University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Psychology Bldg – Rm 108
Orlando
Cost: Free – call for a parking pass & information
Contact: 407-823-6725
CHEERS TO CHARITIES
What: appetizers, entertainment & silent auction sponsored by the Orlando Junior Woman’s Club to benefit local charities
When: Oct 23 – 7 - 10pm
Where: Houlihan’s
9150 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $15 advance; $20 at the door
Contact: 407-426-9642
FALL FEST - WINDERMERE
What: arts, crafts food, entertainment & bounce houses
When: Oct 24 – 9am - 4pm
Where: Downtown Windermere
Main St between 5th & 6th
Windermere
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-876-0270
FALL FEST – WEKIWA SPRINGS STATE PARK
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, guest speakers
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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