Key facts
- Tucker Ranch Holistic Health & Wellness Park opens Friday, October 23 with a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony and free admission all day [7]
- Maitland hosts Falloween Saturday, October 24 from 5:30–9 p.m. with free carnival games, bounce houses, and family activities at 1776 Independence Lane [10]
- Krush Brau Park in Kissimmee features Oktoberfest on Friday, October 23 at 4 p.m. and Hallows Fall Fest on Saturday, October 24 at 12 p.m. [12], [11]
- National Prescription Drug Takeback Day happens Saturday, October 24 across three Central Florida locations with free disposal from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. [5], [9]
Friday, October 23
Tucker Ranch Holistic Health & Wellness Park and Botanical Garden Grand Opening [7]
- Date/Time: Friday, October 23; ribbon-cutting at 10:00 a.m., park open 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (gates open at 9:30 a.m.)
- Where: 100 Avalon Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Cost: Free admission
- Central Florida’s newest oasis features 25.6 acres of holistic health spaces and botanical gardens. This is your first chance to explore the crown jewel park at its official public debut.
Krush Brau’s Annual Oktoberfest [12]
- Date/Time: Friday, October 23; 4:00 p.m.
- Where: Krush Brau Park Portal Immersion Center, 2198 Four Winds Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34746
- Cost: $82.28
Saturday, October 24
DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day—Ocoee [5]
- Date/Time: Saturday, October 24; 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Where: Ocoee Police Station, 626 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, Ocoee, FL 34761
- Cost: Free
- Safely dispose of unused and unneeded medications at this annual DEA event. Contact the Ocoee Police Department at 407-905-3160 for more information [5].
National Prescription Drug Takeback Day—Maitland [9]
- Date/Time: Saturday, October 24; 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Where: Maitland Police Department, 1837 Fennell Street, and Downtown Police Station, 110 North Maitland Avenue, Maitland, FL
- Cost: Free
- Drop off unused prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, patches, inhalers, vitamins, and vaping devices (batteries removed) at either Maitland location. The April 2026 event collected 321 tons from nearly 4,500 sites across the country [9].
True Coffee, Cars & Coffee [6]
- Date/Time: Saturday, October 24; 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Where: East Station Street (Sixth Street Y-intersection to Park Avenue), Apopka, FL
- East Station Street closes to vehicle traffic for this community car and coffee event.
Falloween [10]
- Date/Time: Saturday, October 24; 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Where: 1776 Independence Lane (next to City Hall), Maitland, FL
- Cost: Free admission and carnival games; small fees for train rides and balloon artists
- Maitland’s family-friendly fall celebration offers a kids’ corn maze, bounce houses, a DJ, train rides, photo spots for costumed children, and a pet costume contest at 7:30 p.m. Nearby restaurants include Houndstooth Kitchen & Eatery, Brewlando Brewing, Boku Sushi, Parea Greek Taverna, and Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream [10].
Hallows Fall Fest 2026—Haunted House & Trick or Treats [11]
- Date/Time: Saturday, October 24; 12:00 p.m.
- Where: Krush Brau Park Portal Immersion Center, 2198 Four Winds Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34746
- Cost: Free to reserve; paid options up to $116.69
European Brunch [13]
- Date/Time: Saturday, October 24; 12:30 p.m.
- Where: Krush Brau Park Portal Immersion Center, 2198 Four Winds Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34746
- Cost: $47.85
Sunday, October 25
While no major events are listed for Sunday, October 25, note that a single lane of eastbound W. Colonial Drive in Winter Garden will close between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. for maintenance work [8].
Frequently asked questions
What’s new opening in Winter Garden this weekend?
Tucker Ranch Holistic Health & Wellness Park and Botanical Garden holds its grand opening Friday, October 23 at 100 Avalon Road with a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 25.6-acre park is free to enter and open 10 a.m.–6 p.m. that day [7].
Where can I drop off unused medications this Saturday?
Three Central Florida locations participate in National Prescription Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: Ocoee Police Station (626 Ocoee Commerce Parkway), Maitland Police Department (1837 Fennell Street), and Maitland Downtown Police Station (110 North Maitland Avenue) [5], [9].
What family-friendly events are happening Saturday evening?
Maitland’s Falloween runs 5:30–9 p.m. Saturday at 1776 Independence Lane with free admission, carnival games, bounce houses, a kids’ corn maze, train rides, and a pet costume contest at 7:30 p.m. [10]
What beer and food events are in Kissimmee this weekend?
Krush Brau Park hosts Oktoberfest Friday, October 23 at 4 p.m. ($82.28) and Hallows Fall Fest with a haunted house Saturday, October 24 at noon (free to $116.69). European Brunch also runs Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ($47.85) [12], [11], [13].
Sources
- “Color, Form, and Space” Dorothy M. Gillespie – Central Florida Lifestyle
- DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – City of Ocoee, 2026-10-24
- East Station Street Event Road Closure – October 24, 2026 – City of Apopka, 2026-10-24
- Grand Opening of Tucker Ranch Holistic Health & Wellness Park and Botanical Garden – Oct. 23 – City of Winter Garden, 2026-10-23
- Drug Takeback Day – City of Maitland, 2026-10-24
- Falloween – City of Maitland, 2026-10-24
- Hallows Fall Fest 2026 – Haunted House / Trick Or Treats – Eventbrite, 2026-10-24
- Krush Braus Annual Oktoberfest – Eventbrite, 2026-10-23
- European Brunch – Eventbrite, 2026-10-24
- Pumpkin Patch on Park – Central Florida Lifestyle event calendar
- Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors – Central Florida Lifestyle event calendar
- Halloween Horror Nights – Central Florida Lifestyle event calendar
- Single Lane Closure on W. Colonial Dr. – SUN., Oct. 25, 10 PM-4 AM – City of Winter Garden
Compiled by Central Florida Lifestyle from official sources. Last updated October 22, 2026.
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