Vacation · the year ahead

Orlando events, September 2026 to September 2027.

Every dated event we could confirm with its organizer, in order, with the page that shows the houses nearest it. Where a 2027 date has not been announced we give the usual timing and say so.

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September 11 to October 31, 2026, select nightsHowl-O-ScreamSeaWorld OrlandoHaunted houses and scare zones after dark; separate ticket.
Through November 1, 2026, select nightsHalloween Horror Nights 35Universal Studios FloridaRuns August 28 to November 1 in 2026.
Through November 21, 2026EPCOT International Food & Wine FestivalEPCOT, Walt Disney WorldFood booths around World Showcase.
October 2026 to April 2027Orlando Magic home gamesKia CenterThe 2026-27 NBA season.
October 17, 2026Come Out With PrideLake Eola ParkFestival noon to 10 p.m.; the Most Colorful Parade at 4 p.m.
November 6 to 8, 2026EDC OrlandoTinker FieldThree days, five stages, gates at 1 p.m.
November 6, 2026 to January 3, 2027SeaWorld Christmas CelebrationSeaWorld OrlandoLights and holiday shows across the park.
November 21, 2026, 3:30 p.m.Florida Blue Florida ClassicCamping World StadiumFlorida A&M against Bethune-Cookman; a reduced-capacity stadium during its renovation.
December 29, 2026, 5:30 p.m.Pop-Tarts BowlCamping World StadiumTeams named on December 6.
January 2, 2027, noonCitrus BowlCamping World StadiumThe New Year's bowl game.
January 6 to 10, 2027Walt Disney World Marathon WeekendWalt Disney WorldThe 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon; the half turns thirty.
January 15 to March 1, 2027EPCOT International Festival of the ArtsEPCOT, Walt Disney WorldArt, food studios and Broadway concerts.
Late January (2026: January 31)Celebrate LunarDowntown OrlandoTicketed Lunar New Year festival; 2027 date to be announced.
Early February (2026: February 7 and 8)Tet FestivalCentral Florida FairgroundsVietnamese New Year; free admission. 2027 dates to be announced.
Late February (2026: February 22)Dragon Parade Lunar New YearMills 50Down Mills Avenue, with a festival market after.
Late February to October 2027Orlando City SC seasonInter.co StadiumMLS regular season, then playoffs.
Spring 2027, select datesUniversal's Mardi GrasUniversal Studios FloridaRan February 7 to April 4 in 2026; 2027 dates to be announced.
March 4 to 14, 2027Central Florida FairCentral Florida FairgroundsEleven days of midway, livestock and food.
March 10 to May 31, 2027EPCOT International Flower & Garden FestivalEPCOT, Walt Disney WorldTopiaries, gardens and outdoor kitchens.
March 2027, usually the third weekendWinter Park Sidewalk Art FestivalPark Avenue, Winter ParkHeld every March since 1960; 2027 dates on the festival's site.
March to November 2027Orlando Pride seasonInter.co StadiumThe NWSL season.
Late January to May, usually (2026: January 30 to May 17)Seven Seas Food FestivalSeaWorld OrlandoFood booths and weekend concerts; 2027 dates to be announced.
May 20 to 23, 2027MegaCon OrlandoOrange County Convention CenterOne of the largest fan conventions in North America; the 2026 show reported about 200,000 attendees.
July 4, 2027Fireworks at the FountainLake Eola ParkThe city's free Fourth of July; the 2026 edition ran 4 to 10 p.m.
Every SundayOrlando Farmers MarketLake Eola ParkProduce, food and crafts at the park's southeast corner.
Every SaturdayWinter Park Farmers' MarketWinter ParkAt the old railroad depot.

Dates are as announced by the organizers when this page was last checked; organizers change them. Confirm with the event before you book around one date. Event and venue names are trademarks of their owners; Libema Properties is not affiliated with any of them.

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