October is a month of vibrant celebrations in Orlando, spotlighting important causes like Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Fire Prevention Month, and LGBTQ+ History Month. The excitement kicks off with spine-tingling attractions such as Halloween Horror Nights and Haunting Nights at Harry P. Leu Gardens. With a lineup that includes the Orlando Salsa Festival, Halloween festivities, and a host of food celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t forget to check our entertainment guide for more ways to enjoy October in Orlando!
October Celebrations and Awareness Month Highlights:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Fire Prevention Month, & LGBTQ+ History Month
October Events in Orlando
Ongoing
Halloween Horror Nights
Through November 2nd
Haunting Nights at Harry P. Leu Gardens
Through the 31st
October 1st
International Coffee Day & International Music Day
October 3rd
Mean Girls Day & National Boyfriend Day
Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration Event
October 4th
National Taco Day, National Vodka Day, & National Cinnamon Roll Day
The History Behind Central Florida’s Spooky-Themed Attractions
Dallas Symphony Organist Bradley Hunter Welch
October 5th
National Be Nice & Do Something Nice Day
Freestyle Free For All Tour 2024
3rd Annual Hotchkiss Block Fall Open House
October 6th
Milk Mart Spooky Soirée
October 10th
World Mental Health Day
2024 Hispanic Heritage Block Party at Lake Nona YMCA
October 11th
National Coming Out Day
Kirk Franklin: Reunion Tour 2024
October 12th
National Savings Day
Step Up for Down Syndrome Buddy Walk
International Vegan Food Festival
12th Annual Asian Cultural Expo
A Ghostly Collective: Local Pop-Up Market
11th Annual Celebration of Life Gala: ‘Night at the Museum’
October 13th
Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival
Orlando Gay Chorus’ 16th Annual Uncut Cabaret
October 13th
Yandel at The Kia Center
October 14th
Indigenous Peoples' Day & Columbus Day
October 15th
National Shawarma Day
FABTECH International (Through the 17th)
October 16th
Winter Park Wine & Dine - Fall Edition
October 17th
Spirit Day & National Pasta Day
15th Annual Día de los Muertos & Monster Party
Laureate Park Elementary Multicultural Night
October 18th
Lake Baldwin VA Clinic Military & Veteran Food Distribution
October 19th
National LGBT Center Awareness Day
Hispanic Heritage Month Family Festival
October 20th
National Chicken & Waffles Day
Diwali Mela Festival of Lights
OIFW Model Casting for Fashion Week Runway Shows
Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch Winter Park
October 23rd
National Horror Movie Day
October 24th
Afro Latin Fever
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Sabrina Carpenter: Short n’ Sweet Tour
October 25th
National Greasy Food Day & National Breadstick Day
Rocktoberfest! (Through the 26th)
Macbeth at The Dr Phillips Center (Also on the 17th)
October 26th
National Pumpkin Day
2024 HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest
Nightmare In Winter Park Halloween Party!
Fall Harvest! - Fun, Family, Festival
Thornton Park District 11th Halloween Block Party
The 19th Annual Central Florida Veg Fest
October 27th
The 19th Annual Central Florida Veg Fest
11th Annual Barktoberfest at Lake Eola
October 31st
Rocky Horror Picture Show