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Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage of in the safety of your home. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22

Spooky Empire Official Event – October

October 22 – October 24
Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819 United States + Google Map
$40 – $85

Join us for Spooky Empire’s Fall Convention, the Halloween edition!
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Happy Hours BOOze BASH: CFTS 2nd Annual Halloween Monorail Crawl

6 p.m.
Polynesian Resort, 1600 Seven Seas Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836 United States + Google Map
Various prices

“Trick or Tiki!” Join us for a night of cocktails and comradery as we circumnavigate Seven Seas Lagoon on Disney’s Highway in the Sky during Central Florida Tiki Society’s 2nd Annual Halloween event. Our tour begins and ends at Disney’s Polynesian Resort and features stopovers at Enchanted Rose at Disney’s Grand Florida Resort and The Outer Rim at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Costumes are optional but encouraged.
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Brew & View: Ghostbusters (1984)

6:30-10 p.m.
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, 1300 Alden Road
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE

Brew & View: Spooky Series is taking over the Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co parking lot every Friday this Fall! Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an open-air movie theater on a NEW 20 FOOT SCREEN! Food Trucks & Small Shop Vendors will be available starting at 7:00 and the movie will begin at dusk.
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UCF Knights Football vs. Memphis Tigers College Football

7 p.m.
Spectrum Stadium, University of Central Florida, 4465 Knights Victory Way, Orlando, FL 32816
Orlando, FL 32816 United States + Google Map
$55 – $250

Public Onsale : Mon, 2 Aug 2021 at 10:00 AM
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The Grateful Spread at RockPit

7 p.m.
RockPit Brewing, 10 West Illiana Street
Orlando, FL 32806 United States + Google Map
Various prices

Calling all Deadheads (and those who just love good live music)! The Grateful Spread will be in-house playing the everlasting music of The Grateful Dead, October 22nd from 7-10 PM. The Spread is an Orlando-based band that keeps the music of The Grateful Dead alive and well. Because what is dead may never die.
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GROW-OP ORL: Resonant Language + Kromuh

8 pm.
A Sound Garden by HENAO, 5601 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32810 United States

GROW-OP presents Resonant Language, Kromuh, Fowl Play, and Brother Bear.
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The Legendary JC’s & special guests

9 p.m.
Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$10

The Legendary JCs bring a soul-stirring, old-fashioned R&B/rock n roll sound. Vocalist Eugene Snowden echoes Wilson Pickett and Sam Cooke with the band cooking up a steamy, high-energy funky revival.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

Central Florida VegFest – Food Court

10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Orlando Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson Street
Orlando, FL United States + Google Map
FREE

The festival is free, family and pet-friendly! Parking for attendees is $5 per vehicle. Please carpool or ride your bike to the free bike valet off Festival Way. For more information visit www.CFVegFest.org. This website will be updated as additional sponsors, vendors, restaurants, speakers, musicians, etc. are added.
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Enjoy the art! – Self-guided Mills 50 Art Tour

1-6 p.m.
Art Gallery at Mills Park, 1650 Mills Ave N
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE

Mills 50 has a reputation as the “artsy” district because of our many murals, art boxes and art drains! And many of our businesses have original works of art on display! You’re invited to experience the art at Luna Mosaic Arts, Nora’s Sugar Shack, Mills Gallery, Quantum Leap Winery, and The Barefoot Spa while enjoying refreshing libations. This is a self-guided tour!
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O-Town Showdown!

1-8 p.m.
Ace Cafe Orlando, 100 West Livingston Street
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
FREE

FREE, All Ages Outdoor Event! $500 Grand Prize for Best Truck! Delicious samplings courtesy of Ranch Water! Live music from local favorites Sean Holcomb and Thomas Wynn! Be sure to download your FREE pass to sample all the yummy Ranch Water flavors compliments of the O-Town Showdown and Ace Cafe!
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Orlando – Lightsaber Pub Crawl – $15,000 Costume Contest

2-8 p.m.
The Office Orlando Bar, 17 S. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
Various prices

Lightsabers meet pub crawl.
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Franco’s Battle Royale: Hot Dog Eating Contest

2:30-5 p.m.
GB’s Bottle Shop and Tasting Bar, 531 Virginia Dr
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices

Franco is inviting you to join him in the first annual Cholo Dogs Hot Dog Eating Contest at GB’s Bottle Shop. There will be tasty weens, cold beers, and tunes.
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Diversitastic! Dining: Yemen

5-7 p.m.
Kabsah Restaurant, 9436 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL United States + Google Map
Various prices

Our next Diversitastic! The dining destination is Yemen at Kabsah.
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“Work In Progress” Opening Reception

October 23 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
College Park Gallery, 2300 Edgewater Drive
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google Map
FREE

College Park Gallery is proud to announce its upcoming 6-week exhibition “Work in Progress” opening on October 23, 2021. As you all know our gallery is currently a work in progress, and we thought what better way to celebrate that by showcasing some of Orlando’s best talent with their pieces that are unfinished, abandoned, or not yet complete.
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Orlando House Party presents: OUR 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 90’s/00’s HIP-HOP PARTY

6 p.m.
Grape and the Grain Wine Bar, 1110 Virginia Drive
Orlando, FL 32803 United States
Various prices

Orlando House Party invites you to celebrate our 2 year anniversary in the beautiful outdoor covered patio of Grape & The Grain in the neighborhood of Mills50, Saturday, August 3rd from 6 pm- Hasta Tarde!
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3rd Annual Witches and Reapers Paddle

7-9 p.m.
Lake Ivanhoe Boat Ramp, 344 Northeast Ivanhoe Blvd
Orlando, FL 32804 United States + Google Map
Various prices

It’s the best time of the year! Let’s dress up as witches and reapers and hit the water for an awesome Halloween parade SUP and kayak style. There will be prizes for the best Witch and Reaper Costume. We’ll even have a prize for the best-dressed pup. This event is dog-friendly. Beginner-friendly!
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Orlando Solar Bears vs. Atlanta Gladiators

7 p.m.
Amway Center, 400 W Church St
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
$17 – $93

Opening night game!
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24

Mayhem On Mills: HALLOWEEN HORROR FIGHTS PART 3

4-9 p.m.
Ten 10 Brewing Company, 1010 Virginia Dr
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$20

“You going to mayhem?” has become a popular rallying cry in the streets of Orlando’s mills/50 district since indy pro-wrestling sensation Mayhem on Mills became a thing in 2018. Now with a couple years’ experience and the same old DIY attitude and punk rock ethics, Mayhem continues to deliver eye-popping action and heart-palpitating excitement!
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Kid’s Halloween Party featuring The Nightmare Before Christmas

10:30 a.m.
Enzian Theater, 1300 S Orlando Ave
Maitland, FL 32751 United States + Google Map
$10

Throw on your costumes and bring the entire family to Enzian for some outdoor Halloween activities, face painting, and trick-or-treating, followed by a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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Pup Crawl & Costume Contest

1-5 p.m.
Mills 50 District, 728 North Thornton Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
$5

Buy a $5 wristband at Ten 10 Brewing and enjoy specials at 12 participating businesses! Pups in costumes can win prizes! Adults in costumes can win prizes too! The first 75 pups, accompanied by an adult, will receive a complimentary bandana! All pups will receive treats! 100% of the wristband sales will be donated to Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando!
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Calle Orange Festival 2021

1-9 p.m.
Downtown Orlando, South Orange Avenue – Central Boulevard – Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
FREE

People come from all over the United States to attend this one-day event. Highlighting 2 action-packed stages with over 20 artists and closing down 10 city blocks of Downtown Orlando. Each stage showcases the diversity of the Hispanic community and brings something unique to this great event.
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Florida Jerk Festival: Orlando

2-10 p.m.
Lake Lorna Doone Park, 1519 W. Church Street
Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map
Various prices

We couldn’t stay away for too long! Orlando, we’re back!! The 8th annual Florida Jerk Festival: Orlando will take place October 24th at the Lake Lorna Doone Park from 2-10 PM!! We have delicious food, sizzling entertainment, and fun for the ENTIRE FAMILY!
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