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Orlando Oktoberfest 2026: Free & Cheap Events, German Food and Family Fun
Orlando Oktoberfest 2026: Free & Cheap German Festivals, Food, Music & Family Fun You don’t need a plane ticket to Munich—or an expensive festival ticket—to celebrate Oktoberfest in Central Florida. From free community festivals in Lake Nona, Avalon Park and…
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Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Sept. 11–13, 2026
Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend: Sept. 11–13, 2026 Free Latin jazz, a giant fandom festival in Kissimmee, fall fun in Avalon Park, food trucks in Sanford, family crafts at Leu Gardens, farmers markets and more — here are…
Orlando Fall Festivals 2026: Pumpkin Patches, Food & Family Events
Orlando Fall Festivals 2026: Pumpkin Patches, Food Festivals & Family Events Fall in Central Florida may still mean shorts and 80-degree afternoons, but the season is packed with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, food festivals, outdoor markets, Halloween events and family…
Trimble Park Turns 100: Discover One of Orange County’s Hidden Gems
One of Orange County’s Oldest Parks Turns 100, And It’s Still One of Central Florida’s Hidden Gems Trimble Park near Mount Dora celebrates its centennial this month. The nearly 64-acre lakeside park offers camping, hiking, fishing, paddling and a glimpse…
The Best Arcades in Orlando: Where to Play Retro Games, Pinball, Claw Machines and More
Retro Fun Orlando may be famous for theme parks, but the city also has an unusually strong arcade scene. Whether you grew up feeding quarters into Pac-Man or your kids are chasing tickets and plushies, there is probably an Orlando…
Orlando Is America’s No. 2 Most Fun City — And It’s Not Just Because of the Theme Parks
Orlando, America’s Number 2 Most Fun City WalletHub’s 2026 ranking places Orlando behind only Las Vegas for fun, with strong scores for entertainment, nightlife, restaurants, sports and recreation. The numbers also reveal something locals already know: Orlando’s appeal extends well…
Halloween Horror Nights Is Back in Orlando: What to Know About HHN 35
Halloween Horror Nights is back Universal Orlando’s biggest Halloween event returned Friday, August 28, and its 35th anniversary brings 10 new haunted houses, returning Horror Nights icons, major horror franchises, scare zones, live shows and nearly two months of nighttime…
Visiting Orlando – What to do beyond theme parks
Visiting Orlando? There’s a Lot More to Do Than Just the Theme Parks Orlando may be famous for Disney and Universal, but some of the best experiences in Central Florida happen well beyond the theme-park gates. When most people hear…
Living in Orlando and Central Florida: More Than Just Theme Parks
When you think of Orlando and Central Florida, your mind probably leaps to theme parks. Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld dominate the headlines, but this vibrant region has much more to offer than roller coasters and character meet-and-greets.…
