Things to Do This Weekend in Orlando: October 23-25, 2026
Discover the best events in Orlando this weekend: Oktoberfest, Falloween, Hallows Fall Fest, Tucker Ranch opening, and more for Oct. 23-25, 2026.
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Things to Do This Weekend in Daytona & Volusia: October 23-25, 2026
Discover Halloween events, festivals, and family fun in Daytona and Volusia County this October 23-25 weekend.
Asian Lantern Festival Returns to Central Florida Zoo With New Solar System Display
Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild returns to Sanford’s Central Florida Zoo Nov. 13–Jan. 17 with a new solar system display and space-themed attractions.
Best Neighborhoods for Trick or Treating in Central Florida 2026
Key facts Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday, October 31, with no citywide designated trick-or-treating time in Orlando Baldwin Park, five miles east of downtown Orlando, features wide sidewalks and elaborate decorations on New Broad Street Celebration, originally developed by Disney, offers picture-perfect charm with manicured lawns and extensive homeowner decorations The Reserve at Minneola north … Read more
Things to Do This Weekend in the Space Coast: October 16-18, 2026
Discover the best events happening in Titusville, Cocoa, and West Melbourne this weekend: Moon Party, art bazaar, Halloween skating, and more.
Look Back: Seven St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations That Still Work at Home
Seven ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at home: cook Irish food, bake green treats, watch themed movies, learn Irish dance, make cocktails, and play games.
Free Preschool Playtime at New Port Richey Library
Preschool Playtime at Regency Park Branch lets young children and caregivers play, discover and meet friends. Free event in New Port Richey.
Mindful Play Learning Shares Easy Ways to Educate Kids Without Worksheets
As summer vacations end, many parents face the challenge of keeping children learning without them feeling like another day of school. While workbooks and educational apps often take center stage, early childhood educators say that a simpler and more fun solution is to play. Mindful Play Learning, an Orlando-based educational resource for families, homeschoolers, and … Read more
Dog Days of Summer: The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit Celebrates Launch “Pawty”
On July 10, Winter Garden’s City Hall opened the “Dog Days of Summer: The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit.” The exhibition includes 30 pieces of original canine art done by local artists and chosen by a jury. To celebrate the opening, City Hall hosted a launch paw-ty showcasing this new community art initiative. There were just as … Read more
Florida Ranked Among America’s Most Dad-Coded States Ahead of Father’s Day
Just in time for Father’s Day, a new study seems to have found that the Sunshine State is full of classic American dads. A new analysis from BetMGM Casino ranked Florida among the nation’s strongest states for “dad culture,” earning a score of 75.5 out of 100 and landing firmly in the study’s “High Dad … Read more