It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? The weather reminds us why we live here in the first place – it’s cool and sometimes a little breezy, the summertime downpours have come to an end and OMG, the sunsets. It’s also the time of year when everyone throws a block party, a street festival or a foodie event. Here’s a sampling of events we think you should know about.

Oktoberfest Pub Crawl Don a dirndl and hop from bar to bar downtown for an Oktoberfest-themed pub crawl. Saturday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m.; Schumann’s Jäger Haus, 25 W. Church St; $10-$20; 407-985-1950; orlandopubcrawl.com Photo via Orlandopubcrawl.com
The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar – Citrus Bowl Try out tons of food trucks at every Orlando City home game. Saturday, Oct. 3, 3:30-7:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 16, 3-7 p.m.; Orlando Citrus Bowl, 1 Citrus Bowl Place; various menu prices; 407-423-2476; thedailycity.com Photo via droolius.com.
A Taste in the Park Food sampling, entertainment and prizes and activities for kids, all to benefit the Jewish Pavilion. Saturday, Oct. 3, 12-7 p.m.; Maitland Civic Center, 641 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland; $15; maitlandciviccenter.com Photo via Facebook.
Oktoberfest Billed as Central Florida’s “most authentic” Oktoberfest, this party features German food, beer and music, folk dancing and kids activities. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 p.m.; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; $5; 407-834-0574; orlandogermanclub.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Pints for Pits Raise a glass at this fundraiser to support pit bull rescue. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m.; Orlando Brewing, 1301Atlanta Ave.; 407-872-1117; orlandobrewing.com; free; orlandobrewing.com Photo via Facebook.
Cycle for Life Annual bicycle ride for finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. Sunday, Oct. 4, 7 a.m.; ride begins at the Fiserv building in Lake Mary; $150; 407-339-2978; orlando.cff.org Photo via Orlando.cff.org.
Ride for Children Over 600 motorcyclists ride from Destination Daytona to Camp Boggy Creek, a year-round medical camp for children with serious illnesses. The post-ride celebration includes celebrity meet and greets, music, auctions and lunch catered by Outback Steakhouse. Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Camp Boggy Creek, 30500 Brantley Branch Road, Eustis; $50; 866-462-6449; rideforchildren.com Photo via Facebook.
Alive After 5 Monthly street party located in historic Downtown Sanford. Every month has a different theme. Thursday, Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m.; Downtown Sanford, Sanford Avenue and First Street, Sanford; free; sanfordwelcomecenter.com Photo via Sanford Welcome Center
Come Out With Pride Launch Party Celebrate the launch of Orlando’s annual Come Out With Pride celebration with food, music, a silent auction and more. Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m.; The Veranda at Thornton Park, 111 N. Summerlin Ave; free; 407-872-8454; comeoutwithpride.com Photo via Facebook.
Pride on Church Street Enjoy live entertainment from Amy & Freddy, NYC’s Red, Hot & Funny Bob the Drag Queen, Beth Sacks and our very own Ginger Minj and The Minx. Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m.; Hamburger Mary’s, 110 W. Church St; free; 321-319-0600; hamburgermarys.com/orlando Photo via Facebook.
Make-A-Wish Bag Ladies Brunch A premier fashion event featuring local designer boutiques and a preview of this year’s fashions. Aside from the fashion show and delicious brunch, new and vintage designer handbags are auctioned off. Friday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; $100; 407-646-6724; bagladiesbrunch.wishcentral.org Photo via zouzouboutique.com.
Wine & Wit: Roasting Mark NeJame IMPOWER’s fundraiser includes live entertainment, great wine and food, exciting silent auction and a local celebrity roast. Saturday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m.; Orlando Executive Airport, 400 Herndon Ave; $150; 407-215-0095; impowerfl.org Photo via Impowerfl.org.
Avalon Oktoberfest A beer garden for the adults, root beer garden for the kiddies, German food, music and a street festival. Saturday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m.; Avalon Park, 3702 Avalon Park East Blvd.; free; eventsatavalonpark.com Photo via eventsatavalonpark.com.
Big Gay Brunch The party before the parade! In conjunction with Come Out with Pride 2015, The Big Gay Brunch will feature an amazing brunch spread from Tim Webber Events, bottomless mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar, plus DJs and live performances. Eat, drink and come out with pride. Benefiting Pride Gives Back. Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.; The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive; $35-$40; 407-704-6261; orlandoweekly.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Come Out With Pride Official After-Party Celebrate Pride with the Footlight Players, DJ Brianna and a live concert. Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 p.m.; Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail; $10-$15; 407-425-7571; parliamenthouse.com Photo via Parliamenthouse.com.
Fall Garden Festival Orange County Master Gardeners’ fall garden and plant festival, with plant vendors, a garden shop, guest speakers and children’s activities. Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Orange County Extension Office, 2350 E. Michigan St; free; 407-254-9200; orlandoweekly.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Come Out With Pride H20 DJ Dee Martello and DJ Edil Hernandez will spin, while you dance and watch the fireworks over Lake Eola in the evening. Saturday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m.; Lake Eola Park, East Central Boulevard and North Eola Drive; $10; comeoutwithpride.com Photo via Facebook.
Come Out With Pride Parade Orlando’s Come Out With Pride parade is the centerpiece of pride week. Saturday, Oct. 10, 4 p.m.; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; free; comeoutwithpride.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Zombietoberfest A zombie-themed day of activities like scavenger hunts, live music, a costume contest, movie screenings and more throughout the Audubon Park commercial district. Saturday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m.; Audubon Park Garden District, East Winter Park Road and Corrine Drive; free; apgardens.com Photo via Tipso Photo.
Come Out With Pride Dinner and Fireworks After the Come Out With Pride Parade, catch the fireworks over Lake Eola. You can check out the fireworks for free, but if you want a spot at a table, you’ll have to pay $75 or up. Saturday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m.; Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street; free-$200; comeoutwithpride.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Hometown Harvest This fall-themed event offers free pumpkin painting for kids, a hayride, live country music and line dancing by the Winter Springs Senior Line Dancers. Saturday, Oct. 10, 5 p.m.; Winter Springs Town Center, 158 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs; free; winterspringsfl.org Photo via Isaac Babcock.
Growl-0-Ween The Daily City’s annual pet costume contest takes place as part of the Food Truck Bazaar, which brings food trucks from all over to fill the south parking lot at Fashion Square. Sunday, Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m.; Orlando Fashion Square, 3201 E. Colonial Drive; free; 407-896-1131; thefoodtruckbazaar.com Photo via Facebook.
Celebrate Sanford Riverfront Festival This festival, set on the banks of beautiful Lake Monroe, will host a craft show, a vintage Volkswagon show, a beer garden, live music and more. Sunday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.; Fort Mellon Park, East First Street, Sanford; 407-416-1779; free; visitseminole.com Photo via Celebratesanford.com.
Capen Public Open House Free admission to museum, gardens and Capen-Showalter House; Donations accepted. Sunday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m.; Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park; 407-647-6294; orlandoweekly.com Photo via Polasek.org.
Park Avenue Fashion Week Kick-off Brunch This inaugural brunch will kick off the weeklong festivities in style for Park Avenue Fashion Week. Ticket includes two drink tickets from a select menu, valet parking and food. Sunday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park; $72-$875; 407-506-4989; facebook.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory Exhibit The opening of CityArts Factory’s annual Monster Factory exhibit features live music, dance performances, face painting and more. Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m.; CityArts Factory, 29 S. Orange Ave; $5 suggested donation; 407-648-7060; orlandoweekly.com Photo via Facebook
Pantry to Plate: A Chef’s Challenge A competition between local chefs to create a meal solely from JFS Orlando’s Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry. Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m.; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave; $125; drphillipscenter.org Photo via pantrytoplatechallenge.org.
Celebrate Beer Kissimmee’s Octoberfest. Friday, Oct. 16, 5 p.m.; Exhibition Building at Osceola Heritage Park, 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee; $40; 321-697-3333; celebratethebeer.com Photo via Celebratethebeer.com.
Asian Cultural Expo Experience and honor the wonders of Asian culture through exhibitions, performances and crafts. Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Bill Frederick Park, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road; free; 646-389-2742; asiatrend.org Photo via Facebook.
Boktoberfest Enjoy live music, German food, craft beer, gardening experts and a petting zoo at this annual fall celebration. Saturday through Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales; free; 863-676-1408; boktowergardens.org Photo via Boktowergardens.com.
Zoo Boo Bash Bring the kids to trick or treat in the wildest neighborhood around – the Central Florida Zoo. Don’t miss the costume contest at 1 p.m. each day. Saturday through Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday through Sunday, Oct. 24-25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 N. U.S. Highway 17-92, Sanford; 407-323-4450; free with zoo admission; centralfloridazoo.org Photo via centralfloridazoo.org.
Winter Springs Festival of the Arts This annual arts fest showcases 125 juried and invited artists, as well as food, drinks, kids activities and live entertainment. More than $13,000 in cash prizes awarded to participating artists. Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Winter Springs Town Center, 158 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs; free; 407-278-4871; wsfota.org Photo via Facebook.
AIMExpo – American International Motorcycle Expo North America’s biggest powersports show features more than 500 industry exhibitors from around the globe and the opportunity to test ride new motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs. Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.; Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive; $15-$20; 407-685-9800; aimexpousa.com Photo via aimexpousa.com.
ARToberFEST Local artists showcase and sell their work, plus live music, German food and drinks and more. Saturday through Sunday, Oct. 17-18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Winter Springs Town Center, 158 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs; free; 407-278-4871; wsfota.org Photo via wsfota.org.
Steampunk Industrial Show Two days of steampunk and industrial art in all media: clothing, jewelry, Victorian hats, shoes and antiques of all kinds. Saturday through Sunday, Oct. 17-Oct. 18, 9 a.m.; Renninger’s Antique Center, 20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora; free; 352-383-8393; renningers.net Photo via renningers.net
Anchors Aweigh A cruise-themed casino night. Try your hand at casino, bingo and trivia games. Dive into the tasty “midnight” buffet, snap photos on the Lido Deck and more. Sunday, Oct. 18, 5-9 pm; Congregation of Reform Judaism, 928 Malone Drive; $35-$40; 407-645-5044; crjorlando.org Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Latin Food and Wine Festival This celebration of Latin food and culture features live music, cooking demos from local chefs, an artisans area and plenty of food vendors. Sunday, Oct. 18, 12-8 p.m.; Seneff Arts Plaza, 445 S. Magnolia Ave; free; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org Photo via latinfoodandwine.com.
Back to the Future Party Celebrate the day that Doc and Marty arrive in the year 2015. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m.; West End Trading Company, 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; 407-322-7475; free; drinkatwestend.com Photo via Facebook.
IZEAFest A three-day interactive event designed to educate, inform and connect social media enthusiasts. Meet the world’s top brands and creators in a collaborative and fun setting. Learn to grow your traffic and build your brand. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 22-Oct. 24; Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista; $299-$399; 800-227-1500; izeafest.com Photo via Instagram.
Moonlight Walking Tour of Greenwood Cemetery Registration opens Oct. 9 for this popular tour of Orlando’s unique Greenwood Cemetery. Visit 100 graves on this four-mile walk. The tour is free, but you must RSVP to attend. Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m.; Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood St; free; 407-246-2616; greenwood-cemetery.net Photo via Facebook
Howl-o-Ween Dog walk and costume contest to benefit Franklin’s Friends of Central Florida, an organization that supports animal-related charities around the area. Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Secret Lake Park, 200 N. Lake Triplet Drive, Casselberry; $20; 260-693-7387; franklinsfriends.info Photo via franklinsfriends.info
Mount Dora Craft Fair This massive annual craft fair, now in its 31st year, attracts more than 200,000 visitors and 350 vendors lining the streets of quaint downtown Mount Dora. Saturday through Sunday, Oct. 24-Oct. 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Downtown Mount Dora, East Fifth Avenue and North Donnelly Street, Mount Dora; free; 352-217-8390; visitmountdora.com Photo via whattodoinmtdora.com.
Central Florida Veg Fest This annual celebration of vegan and vegetarian living has a little bit of everything, from workshops on healthy, sustainable living to animal rescue organizations to speakers to vendors selling eco-friendly products. Oh, and food. Lots and lots of delicious vegetarian food. Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St; free; 407-381-5310; cfvegfest.org Photo via cfvegfest.org.
The Foodie Expo Good Neighbors Farmers Market hosts this foodie event, which features celeb chef Emily Ellyn, food trucks, live music, local restaurants and more. Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.; Good Neighbors Farmers Market, 1101 Lloyds Lane, Oviedo; $50; goodneighborsmarket.com Photo via Facebook.
Orlando Zombie Ball The party to die for returns this year, and it’s going to be bigger and scarier than ever – also, there will be an open bar all night long (select brands only). There will be a haunted scare zone, live performances from Phantasmagoria, a costume contest with a $1,000 prize and more. 21 and over only. Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.; Venue 578, 578 N. Orange Ave; $25-$40; 407-872-0066; orlandozombieball.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Orlando Brew Mile During this race around downtown, to benefit water.org, you get a beer at every quarter mile stop. When you finish the run, you get two more beers at the after party. That’s what we call incentive! Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m.; Wall Street Plaza, 26 Wall St.; 407-849-0471; $55; brewmile.com Photo via brewmile.com.
Shepherd’s Hope Famous Faces Masquerade Ball The best masquerade ball in town with costume contests, live entertainment, fine wine and spirits, and more. Proceeds benefit Shepherd’s Hope. Saturday, Oct. 24, 6:30-11 p.m.; Loews Royal Pacific Resort, 6300 Hollywood Way; $250; 407-876-6699; shepherdshope.org Photo via Shepherdshope.org.
Mystery Meat 4 It’s an art show, it’s an auto show, it’s a drag-racing event, it’s a party. Everyone’s welcome to show up, check out the vendors and do mega-awesome burnouts in the burnout box (it is a raceway, after all). Sunday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m.; Orlando Speedworld Dragway, 19164 E. Colonial Drive; $10 to park and participate, free to attend; 407-568-5522; v2labevents.com Photo via v2labevents.com
Festival Calle Orange Central Florida’s largest Hispanic festival takes over downtown Orlando, with food, music, dancing, a Domino tournament and more. Performers include Tito Nieves, Puerto Rican Power and Anthony La Makina. Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m.; downtown Orlando; 407-252-2689; calleorangefest.com Photo via Facebook.
Pumpkin Carving Contest Carve a pumpkin at West End to win a bar tab. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5 p.m.; West End Trading Company, 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; free; 407-322-7475; drinkatwestend.com Photo via Facebook.
Midnight Market Two-Year Anniversary Celebration This after-hours fiesta coincides with the Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations. Vendors will feature Mexican food, drink and entertainment to celebrate the East End Market’s second anniversary. Friday, Oct. 30, 9 p.m.; East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive; $42.60; 321-236-3316; eastendmkt.com Photo via eastendmkt.com.
Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend Massive horror and Halloween-themed convention, featuring a costume contest, live acts, panels, parties and more. Friday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 1, 11 a.m.; Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive; $30-$199; 954-258-7852; spookyempire.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic Your ticket gets you unlimited food and wine samplings from around the world at this annual event, which also features live music and tastings in the hotel bars, restaurants and lounges. Overnight packages available. Friday through Saturday, Oct. 30-Oct.31, 5:30-9p.m.; Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista; $50-$117; 800-227-1500; swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com Photo via swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com.
Plazaween 15 Orlando’s biggest Halloween Block Party returns with two nights of costume contests, drink specials and live music. Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m.; Wall Street Plaza, 26 Wall St.; 407-849-0471; free-$10; wallstplaza.net Photo via Yelp.
Thornton Park Halloween Block Party A Halloween party with a $500 prize for the costume contest, music from the Sh-Booms, burlesque dancers, an art market and more. Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 p.m.; Thornton Park District, Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street; $10-$30; thorntonparkdistrict.com Photo by Holly Whelden Carpenter
Trick or Treat Safe Zone Children and parents enjoy four floors of trick or treating, crafts, games, lessons in ghost-hunting practices and a scavenger hunt. Saturday, Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd; free; 407-836-8500; thehistorycenter.org Photo via Orlandoatplay.com.
Thornton Park Halloween Block Party A Halloween party with a $500 prize for the costume contest, music from the Sh-Booms, burlesque dancers, an art market and more. Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 p.m.; Thornton Park, Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street; $10-$30; thorntonparkdistrict.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Family Fiesta Two-Year Anniversary Celebration This Mexican fiesta to celebrate East End Market’s second anniversary will feature an artisan market in the courtyard where you can prepare for trick or treating with face-painting, make your own calavera mask or flower crown, dance to Mexican folk music by KaMalinalli and mariachis, and take a stroll through the spooky cemetery garden. Saturday, Oct. 31, noon-5 p.m.; East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive; free; 321-236-3316; eastendmkt.com Photo via eastendmkt.com.
Día De La Musíca: Two Year Anniversary Celebration Celebrate East End Market’s two-year anniversary with live music in the courtyard. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.; East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive; free; 321-236-3316; eastendmkt.com Photo via eastendmkt.com.
World Food Championships Celebrity chefs and food personalities gather to participate in multiple food championships and competitive events. Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Tuesday, Nov. 10 at various times; Westgate Town Center Resort and Spa, 7700 Westgate Blvd., Kissimmee; free-$330; 407-396-2500; worldfoodchampionships.com Photo via zebrayouth.org.
Orlando Greek Fest Authentic Greek foods, dancing, live music, church tours, iconography presentations and more. Friday, Nov. 6, 4-11 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. ; Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland; $3; orlandogreekfest.com Photo via orlandogreekfest.com
Fall Fiesta in the Park Celebrate the season at Fall Fiesta at Lake Eola Park. Browse the work of hundreds of artists and crafters and enjoy entertainment, food vendors and a kids area. Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, noon-5 p.m.; Lake Eola Park, 200 E. Robinson St; free; 407-246-3104; fiestainthepark.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Fossil Fair Fossils, rocks, minerals, artifacts, silent auctions, a children’s dig pit, vendors, books, supplies and educational exhibits. Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive; $4; 407-295-3247; floridafossilhunters.com Photo via Floridafossilhunters.com.
Eden’s Elixir Mixer Join Eden Bar and local partners as they serve up the most creative and delicious craft cocktails, beers and wines in town. Ticket includes delicious and creative tastings from Orlando’s most talented bartenders. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2-4 p.m.; Eden Bar at the Enzian, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland; $10; 407-629-1088; enzian.org Photo via enzian.org.
Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts Fine art and craft exhibits, live entertainment and treats from local food trucks, as well as a juried art show that features national and international artists. This event raises scholarship money for Seminole County high school students. Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Oval Park, West Lake Mary Boulevard and International Parkway, Lake Mary; free; 407-323-1142; lakemaryheathrowarts.com Photo via lakemaryheathrowarts.com.
Orlando Beer Festival Orlando Weekly sponsors this beer festival, where you can sample craft and premium beers from local breweries and around the world. Plus, wine tasting, interactive games, tasty eats and live music keep the party going all afternoon. Saturday, Nov. 14, noon; Orlando Festival Park, East Robinson Street and North Primrose Drive; $30-$70; 407-377-0400; orlandobeerfestival.com Photo via orlandobeerfestival.com.
Scottish Highland Festival A day of Scottish culture with Highland athletics, music, dancing, clan tents, vendors and more. Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Gilbert Park, Liberty Avenue and South Tremain Street, Mount Dora; free; 352-735-7183; mountdoraculturalevents.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Fall Harvest Dinner East End Market Chef Jessica Tantalo prepares a feast that celebrates local farmers, ranchers, fishers and artisans who contribute to the region’s food culture. Dinner is served with a signature fall cocktail, handcrafted beer, dancing and live musical entertainment. Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.; East End Market, 3201 Corrine Drive; $75; 321-236-3316; eastendmkt.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Renninger’s Antique and Collectors Extravaganza Giant annual event featuring all kinds of old stuff sprawled out on a seemingly neverending lawn. Some of it’s junk, but much of it is collectible. Go hunting for rare finds and quirky tchotchkes. Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20-Nov. 22, 8 a.m.; Renningers Florida Twin Markets, 20651 US-441, Mount Dora; $4-$10; 800-522-3555; renningers.net Photo via renningers.net.
DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts An outdoor fine arts festival. Saturday through Sunday, Nov. 21-Nov. 22, 10 a.m.; Museum of Art DeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand; free; 386-734-4371; delandfallfestival.com Photo via Facebook.
Sofas & Suds Local businesses sponsor and race sofas down Sanford Avenue. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2 p.m.; Downtown Sanford, Sanford Avenue and First Street, Sanford; free; orlandoweekly.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
Orlando Girl Geek Dinners Join for convo, food and drinks. All women welcome. Fourth Friday of every month, 7 p.m.; Stardust Video and Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road; 407-623-3393; orlandogirlgeeks.com Photo via Facebook.
Parisian Style Flea Market Part yard sale, live art show, musical jam, food and beer event. Fourth Saturday of every month, 8 p.m.; Little Fish Huge Pond, 401 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford; free; 407-221-1499; littlefish-hugepond.com Photo via littlefish-hugepond.com.
Second Thursday Art and Wine Walk Walk around Thornton Park to check out art and wine at various stops. Second Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m.; Thornton Park, Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street; $10; thorntonparkdistrict.com Photo via ThorntonParkDistrict.com.
The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar – Kissimmee Sample lots of different food at this gathering of food trucks from all over Central Florida. First Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m.; Kissimmee Civic Center, 201 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee; various menu prices; thedailycity.com Photo via Orlando Weekly.
The Daily City Food Truck Bazaar – Orlando Food trucks from all over fill the south parking lot at Fashion Square. Second Sunday of every month, 6-9 p.m.; Orlando Fashion Square, 3201 E. Colonial Drive; various menu prices; 407-896-1131; thedailycity.com Photo via Instagram.