This Weekend in Orlando

What's actually on across greater Orlando, Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23. We keep this current and only list what we've verified, so you're never scrolling a dead event feed.

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Winter Park · mornings

Winter Park Farmers' Market

A beloved Saturday-morning ritual a short stroll from Park Avenue: local produce, plants, flowers, baked goods and coffee, with dozens of vendors. Get there early and make a morning of Winter Park. Confirm the current location and hours before you go.

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Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

A separate-ticket evening event at Magic Kingdom on select nights from late summer through Halloween — trick-or-treating, a special parade and fireworks. Confirm party dates on the official site.

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AUG27

EPCOT, Walt Disney World

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

EPCOT's biggest festival — Global Marketplaces of small plates and drinks from late August into late November, with the Eat to the Beat concert series. Confirm the run on the official site.

AUG28

Universal Studios Florida

Halloween Horror Nights

Universal's headline scare event on select nights from late August into early November — haunted houses, scare zones and live shows. Separate ticket; confirm nights on the official Universal site.

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Disney, Universal & Disney Springs

Holiday Season at the Parks

From mid-November into early January, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando deck the parks — Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Universal's Grinchmas and holiday parade, plus free décor at Disney Springs and CityWalk. Confirm dates and party tickets on the official sites.

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EPCOT, Walt Disney World

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Holiday Kitchens, the Candlelight Processional and world-showcase storytellers fill EPCOT from late November through December. Dates firm up closer to the season — check the official site.

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Any weekend, really

This summer in Orlando

Hot and humid with near-daily afternoon thunderstorms — plan parks for mornings and evenings, and keep a water park or indoor plan in your back pocket.

Cool off at a water park Start park days early Duck the storms at Gatorland Find a summer room deal

How this stays current: this page rebuilds itself against today's date from a hand-checked list of recurring and annual Orlando events, so it's always up to date. Theme-park festival and party dates shift year to year, so confirm dates, times and tickets on the official park site before you head out.

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