Orlando and Broward County host various October festivals and seasonal events

Central Florida, including Orlando and Broward County, features a wide array of seasonal events throughout October 2026. The schedule is heavily focused on Halloween and autumn-themed activities.

In Broward County, festivities include the Las Olas Autumn Festival in Fort Lauderdale, a Fall Festival in Deerfield Beach, and Oktoberfest in Dania Beach. Other local attractions include a truck extravaganza at Snyder Park and the Plantation Fall Festival.

Orlando offers diverse entertainment ranging from the musical Hamilton at the Walt Disney Theater to reggae music at Boxi Park. Seasonal highlights include Enzian’s 13+ Films and Cocktails, and specialty Halloween cocktails at ICEBAR Orlando. Additionally, the History Center is hosting ‘By Heart and By Hand,’ an exhibition showcasing the work of Black craft artists from Central Florida.