Everything you should be doing in Orlando this fall

At long last, the insanely hot and balmy days are behind us, and we can finally look forward to some slightly less hot and balmy days. Orlando is one of the best places to be between September and December--with loads of beer festivals, outdoor concerts, conventions and haunted houses, it's safe to say you won't be bored this fall.

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Tracy Morgan: Picking Up the Pieces
Nov. 13, 6050 Universal Blvd, 407-351-LIVE 
Tracy Morgan (Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock) has had his share of downs throughout his career, from being admonished by former boss Tina Fey for homophobic remarks to a car accident that left him in a coma in June 2014. The comedian who the Chicago Tribune calls a “ferocious intellect” is stopping in Orlando on his way back up.
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Tracy Morgan: Picking Up the Pieces
Nov. 13, 6050 Universal Blvd, 407-351-LIVE
Tracy Morgan (Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock) has had his share of downs throughout his career, from being admonished by former boss Tina Fey for homophobic remarks to a car accident that left him in a coma in June 2014. The comedian who the Chicago Tribune calls a “ferocious intellect” is stopping in Orlando on his way back up.
Photo via Tracy Morgan/Facebook
Neil deGrasse Tyson at the Dr. Phillip’s Center
Nov. 15, Walt Disney Theater, 445 S Magnolia Avenue, 844-513-2014
Everyone’s favorite astrophysicist comes to Orlando to discuss all of the science that your favorite movies, from Star Wars to Frozen, got wrong. Tickets start at $45. 
Photo via Neil deGrasse Tyson/Facebook
Neil deGrasse Tyson at the Dr. Phillip’s Center
Nov. 15, Walt Disney Theater, 445 S Magnolia Avenue, 844-513-2014
Everyone’s favorite astrophysicist comes to Orlando to discuss all of the science that your favorite movies, from Star Wars to Frozen, got wrong. Tickets start at $45.
Photo via Neil deGrasse Tyson/Facebook
Central Florida Veg Fest
Oct. 22, Orlando Festival Park 2911 E. Robinson Street, 321-331-1859
Coming back for its 10th year, this family-friendly, dog-friendly, and smoke-free event is free for those waiting to veg out! This festival draws those looking for a veg-friendly and an eco-friendly way of life. The event will also include dog and cat adoptions, food preparation demonstrations and live music and entertainment. Parking is $5 per vehicle, car-pooling is encouraged. 
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Central Florida Veg Fest
Oct. 22, Orlando Festival Park 2911 E. Robinson Street, 321-331-1859
Coming back for its 10th year, this family-friendly, dog-friendly, and smoke-free event is free for those waiting to veg out! This festival draws those looking for a veg-friendly and an eco-friendly way of life. The event will also include dog and cat adoptions, food preparation demonstrations and live music and entertainment. Parking is $5 per vehicle, car-pooling is encouraged.
Photo via callmewu/Instagram
One Voice Orlando - A Celebration in Song!
Sept. 11, 445 S Magnolia Ave, 844-513-2014
In response to the tragic event at Pulse Nightclub, Opera Orlando is coordinating with One Voice Orlando to bring opera’s most renowned national singers and musicians from Florida. David Charles Abell will conduct the show. Legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes and News 13’s Ybeth Bruzual will be the evening’s hosts. Tickets will range from $25-125 and sales will benefit six organizations that support diversity. 
Photo via Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts/Facebook
One Voice Orlando - A Celebration in Song!
Sept. 11, 445 S Magnolia Ave, 844-513-2014
In response to the tragic event at Pulse Nightclub, Opera Orlando is coordinating with One Voice Orlando to bring opera’s most renowned national singers and musicians from Florida. David Charles Abell will conduct the show. Legendary baritone Sherrill Milnes and News 13’s Ybeth Bruzual will be the evening’s hosts. Tickets will range from $25-125 and sales will benefit six organizations that support diversity.
Photo via Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts/Facebook
EDC Orlando 2016
Nov. 4-Nov. 5, Tinker Field, South Tampa Avenue
The Electric Daisy Carnival, or EDC, will include stages with electronic dance music, along with street performers, art showcases, and amusement park rides. Tickets are $169 for both days. You must be 18 to attend. 
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EDC Orlando 2016
Nov. 4-Nov. 5, Tinker Field, South Tampa Avenue
The Electric Daisy Carnival, or EDC, will include stages with electronic dance music, along with street performers, art showcases, and amusement park rides. Tickets are $169 for both days. You must be 18 to attend.
Photo via illbrooklynnino1/Instagram
Neanderthal Ball
Nov. 5, 777 E. Princeton Street, 407-514-2000
The Orlando Science Center’s gala with a stone age theme will include live music, a silent auction, and food and drink. While the dress code is cocktail attire, there is no limit on how much cheetah or leopard print you can include. 
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Neanderthal Ball
Nov. 5, 777 E. Princeton Street, 407-514-2000
The Orlando Science Center’s gala with a stone age theme will include live music, a silent auction, and food and drink. While the dress code is cocktail attire, there is no limit on how much cheetah or leopard print you can include.
Photo via /Facebook
United We Brunch
Sept. 17, Orchid Garden at Church Street, 122 W Church Street, 407-377-0400
Brunch tastings, cocktails and live entertainment will all be available at United We Brunch. Tickets start at $35 for regular admission and $55 for VIP. 
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United We Brunch
Sept. 17, Orchid Garden at Church Street, 122 W Church Street, 407-377-0400
Brunch tastings, cocktails and live entertainment will all be available at United We Brunch. Tickets start at $35 for regular admission and $55 for VIP.
Photo via Leanne Leuterio/Orlando Weekly
Orlando Greek Fest
Nov. -Nov. 6, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, 407-331-4687 
Come out and enjoy authentic Greek foods, live music, church tours, iconography presentations, and dancing performances by the members of Holy Trinity’s Hellenic Dance Program. Knock a few dollars of the admission price by bringing a canned good product for the Ephraim project. 
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Orlando Greek Fest
Nov. -Nov. 6, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, 407-331-4687
Come out and enjoy authentic Greek foods, live music, church tours, iconography presentations, and dancing performances by the members of Holy Trinity’s Hellenic Dance Program. Knock a few dollars of the admission price by bringing a canned good product for the Ephraim project.
Photo via Orlando Greek Festival/Facebook
Orlando Beer Festival
Nov. 12, Festival Park, 2911 Robinson St., 407-377-0400 
The Orlando Beer Festival will allow attendees to have unlimited samples of over 150 beers from breweries and beer bars across Orlando. The samples are included in admission price, and there will also be live music, wine tasting and food. Over 21 only (naturally). 
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Orlando Beer Festival
Nov. 12, Festival Park, 2911 Robinson St., 407-377-0400
The Orlando Beer Festival will allow attendees to have unlimited samples of over 150 beers from breweries and beer bars across Orlando. The samples are included in admission price, and there will also be live music, wine tasting and food. Over 21 only (naturally).
Photo via orlandobungalower/Instagram
Spooky Empire Convention
Oct. 7-Oct. 9, 9800 International Drive, 954-258-7852 
Spooky Empire’s Rock n Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo & Film Festival welcomes everyone to the Dark Side of Comic Con. Special guest include but not limited to Weird Al, Robert Englund and Millie Bobby Brown from the breaking summer hit Stranger Things. Ticket prices vary from $30 for advanced tickets to $199 for VIP packages. 
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Spooky Empire Convention
Oct. 7-Oct. 9, 9800 International Drive, 954-258-7852
Spooky Empire’s Rock n Roll, Horror, Halloween, Tattoo & Film Festival welcomes everyone to the Dark Side of Comic Con. Special guest include but not limited to Weird Al, Robert Englund and Millie Bobby Brown from the breaking summer hit Stranger Things. Ticket prices vary from $30 for advanced tickets to $199 for VIP packages.
Photo via Spooky Empire, Inc./Facebook
Animal Collective at The Beacham
Nov. 11, 46 N Orange Ave, 407-648-8363 
Everyone’s favorite experimental psychedelic collective will be gracing Orlando with help from UK-based producer Darren Cunningham, performing under the moniker Actress.
Photo via Animal Collective/Facebook
Animal Collective at The Beacham
Nov. 11, 46 N Orange Ave, 407-648-8363
Everyone’s favorite experimental psychedelic collective will be gracing Orlando with help from UK-based producer Darren Cunningham, performing under the moniker Actress.
Photo via Animal Collective/Facebook
Garth Brooks at Amway Center
Oct. 6-9, 400 W Church St, 407-440-7000
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood come to Amway for four - yes four - nights in a row. If you miss this show, there’s only one person to blame.
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Garth Brooks at Amway Center
Oct. 6-9, 400 W Church St, 407-440-7000
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood come to Amway for four - yes four - nights in a row. If you miss this show, there’s only one person to blame.
Photo via Garth Brooks/Facebook
Kenny G at Plaza Live
Nov. 30, 425 North Bumby Ave, 407-228-1220
From the Guinness Book of World Records to Katy Perry’s 2011 video for “Last Friday Night,” saxophonist Kenny G has whisked himself into the mainstream with his powerful lungs. Now, he's bringing us his signature adult contemporary instrumentals in person.
Photo via Kenny G/Facebook
Kenny G at Plaza Live
Nov. 30, 425 North Bumby Ave, 407-228-1220
From the Guinness Book of World Records to Katy Perry’s 2011 video for “Last Friday Night,” saxophonist Kenny G has whisked himself into the mainstream with his powerful lungs. Now, he's bringing us his signature adult contemporary instrumentals in person.
Photo via Kenny G/Facebook
Tegan and Sara at The Beacham
Nov. 14, 46 N Orange Ave, 407-648-8363 
Canadian indie pop icons Tegan and Sara Quin are known for their constant touring. This time, they’re promoting their recently-released eight album, Love You to Death. Torres will open. 
Photo via Chris Buck
Tegan and Sara at The Beacham
Nov. 14, 46 N Orange Ave, 407-648-8363
Canadian indie pop icons Tegan and Sara Quin are known for their constant touring. This time, they’re promoting their recently-released eight album, Love You to Death. Torres will open.
Photo via Chris Buck
Epcot International Food And Wine Festival
Sept. 14-Nov. 14, Epcot,  200 Epcot Center Drive, 407-939-5277
Epcot’s “eating and drinking around the world” festival enters its 21st year of allowing park goers to sample cuisine and alcoholic drinks from over 20 countries. Park admission required. 
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Epcot International Food And Wine Festival
Sept. 14-Nov. 14, Epcot, 200 Epcot Center Drive, 407-939-5277
Epcot’s “eating and drinking around the world” festival enters its 21st year of allowing park goers to sample cuisine and alcoholic drinks from over 20 countries. Park admission required.
Photo via riscompany/Instagram
Halloween Horror Nights 26
Select Nights Sept. 16-Oct. 31, 6000 Universal Blvd., 407-363-8000
Universal Orlando’s annual halloween event returns for its 26th year of horror. This year’s event includes 5 scare zones and 8 houses, including American Horror Story, The Exorcist, and The Walking Dead (Yes, again.). Single night tickets start at $56 with Universal Orlando admission or $105 without. 
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Halloween Horror Nights 26
Select Nights Sept. 16-Oct. 31, 6000 Universal Blvd., 407-363-8000
Universal Orlando’s annual halloween event returns for its 26th year of horror. This year’s event includes 5 scare zones and 8 houses, including American Horror Story, The Exorcist, and The Walking Dead (Yes, again.). Single night tickets start at $56 with Universal Orlando admission or $105 without.
Photo via Halloween Horror Nights/Facebook
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Select Nights Sept. 2-Oct. 31, Magic Kingdom, 3111 World Drive, 407-939-5277
The Magic Kingdom’s annual halloween event includes special fireworks, a parade led by the headless horsemen, and trick-or-treating around the park. Guests of all ages are allowed to attend and are encouraged to wear costumes. Tickets start at $72. 
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Select Nights Sept. 2-Oct. 31, Magic Kingdom, 3111 World Drive, 407-939-5277
The Magic Kingdom’s annual halloween event includes special fireworks, a parade led by the headless horsemen, and trick-or-treating around the park. Guests of all ages are allowed to attend and are encouraged to wear costumes. Tickets start at $72.
Photo via bowsbeadsbows/Instagram
Nick Swardson
Oct. 10, 12777 Gemini Blvd N, 407-823-3070
Caption: Nick Swardson, the kind of actor/comedian you’ve seen in plenty of movies and would recognize but probably don’t know him by name, will be performing at the CFE arena as part of UCF’s Homecoming week. Swardson has had roles in movies such a Blades of Glory and Grandma’s Boy but got his start as a stand-up comedian performing in various clubs throughout the country. Admission is free to UCF students with student ID while supplies lasts. Admission is open to the general public with tickets costing $25. 
Photo via LiveNation
Nick Swardson
Oct. 10, 12777 Gemini Blvd N, 407-823-3070
Caption: Nick Swardson, the kind of actor/comedian you’ve seen in plenty of movies and would recognize but probably don’t know him by name, will be performing at the CFE arena as part of UCF’s Homecoming week. Swardson has had roles in movies such a Blades of Glory and Grandma’s Boy but got his start as a stand-up comedian performing in various clubs throughout the country. Admission is free to UCF students with student ID while supplies lasts. Admission is open to the general public with tickets costing $25.
Photo via LiveNation
Winter Springs ARTober Fest
Oct. 15-Oct.16, Blumberg Blvd, Winter Springs
Winter Spring’s annual art festival will have over 100 artists displaying and selling sculptures, jewelry, paintings, and more. German beer and food will also be available, and admission is free. 
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Winter Springs ARTober Fest
Oct. 15-Oct.16, Blumberg Blvd, Winter Springs
Winter Spring’s annual art festival will have over 100 artists displaying and selling sculptures, jewelry, paintings, and more. German beer and food will also be available, and admission is free.
Photo via wsfota.org
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