28 fun things to do in Orlando this week (10/15 – 10/21)
Has the chaos of the 9 to 5 work week left you in drive-through windows with an empty wallet and a taste for adventure? Well, check your wallet into rehab and enjoy these free events out and about Orlando this weekend:
Oktoberfest with Falling Leaves
Watch leaves fall in a kaleidoscope of colors as the Johnnie Morgan Band whisks you away into an autumnal affair.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17
Where: Celebration Town Center, 610 Sycamore St., Celebration
If the beards and leather at Pride weren’t enough for you, join this biker gang.
When: Friday, Oct. 17 – Sunday, Oct. 19
Where: Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona
Halloween in the Twilight Zone Art Opening
Enjoy this ghoulish gallery of Halloween-inspired creepy canvases.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17
Where: Dandelion Communitea Cafe, 618 N. Thornton Ave.
Winter Springs Festival of the Arts: Artoberfest
Enjoy the (hopefully) crisp air as you stroll the streets and fall in love with art.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where: Winter Springs Town Center, 158 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs
5th Annual Asian Cultural Expo
Our fortune cookie says that you’ll LOVE this event.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where: Bill Frederick Park, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road
Lake Maitland Watershed Cleanup
Ready to get down and dirty for a good cause? Head on out and clean up our ecosystem!
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where: Kraft Azalea Gardens, Alabama Drive and Palmer Avenue
Florida Dachshund Rescue’s 3rd Annual Wienerfest
You can leave the ketchup and mustard at home but there are bound to be tons of wieners at this festival.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where: Orlando Festival Park, East Robinson Street and North Primrose Drive
Celebrate horticulture and hoppy beers at this fauna fest.
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd
Let the sangria send you sailing on a latin adventure for the tastebuds.
When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where: Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd.
Bust out your lederhosen on Livingston!
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 123 E. Livingston Ave.
This article appears in Oct 15-21, 2014.