Fun Things to Do
This section is all about the fun places and things you can do around town.
Orlando Is Ready to Party! 12 Fun Things to Do October 12–18, 2026
From a giant downtown celebration and Puerto Rican food festival to live jazz, dancing, Halloween fun and unusual local experiences, Greater Orlando has an exciting week ahead. If you’ve been waiting for a good excuse to get out of the…
Fun Things to Do in Orlando October 12–18, 2026
Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Week: October 12–18, 2026 Beautiful mornings, outdoor festivals, dragon boat races, free art, Halloween fun and neighborhood markets make this a great week to get out and enjoy Central Florida. October is finally…
SunRail Weekend Service: A New Way to Explore Greater Orlando
SunRail Is Making a Small Change That Could Make Weekend Orlando Trips Much Easier Central Florida’s commuter rail system is testing expanded weekend service tied to major events and growing ridership demand. For Orlando residents who normally think of SunRail…
Active Seniors in Orlando: Kayaking, Wine, Beaches, Live Music and More
Active After 50 in Orlando: Adventure, Wine, Live Music, Beaches and More Forget the stereotype of what getting older is supposed to look like. For active adults in their 50s, 60s and beyond, Greater Orlando offers kayaking, cycling, camping, wine…
Totally Free Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Oct. 3–4, 2026
Totally Free Things to Do in Greater Orlando This Weekend: Oct. 3–4, 2026 Looking for something to do around Orlando without spending money? This weekend brings free museum admission, fall events, classic cars, wildlife viewing, farmers markets and even a…
10 Free Things to Do in Orlando This October 2026
10 Free Things to Do in Orlando This October 2026: Festivals, Halloween and Family Fun October is one of the best months to get out around Central Florida without spending theme park money. From free admission at Leu Gardens and…
Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Oct. 2–4, 2026
Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Oct. 2–4, 2026 October arrives with one of the busiest fall weekends yet: free museum activities, Oktoberfest, pumpkin farms, home-and-garden ideas, classic cars, food trucks, Halloween markets and plenty of inexpensive things to…
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026: Dates, Food, Concerts & Local Tips
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026: What Orlando Locals Should Know Before You Go EPCOT’s biggest food festival is celebrating 30 years with more than 30 Global Marketplaces, nightly concerts, scavenger hunts and dishes from six continents. The 2026 festival…
Church Street Renovation & The Canopy: Downtown Orlando’s Big Transformation
Church Street Is Being Rebuilt — and Orlando’s New Park Under I-4 Could Transform This Side of Downtown Construction is already underway on Church Street’s conversion into a pedestrian-focused “festival street.” Just a few steps away, Orlando is preparing to…
Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Sept. 25–27, 2026
Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Sept. 25–27, 2026 Air shows, international soccer, free festivals, fall farms, Hispanic Heritage celebrations, outdoor activities and the final weekend of Come From Away make this one of September’s busiest weekends in Central…
