Orlando This Weekend: October 14-16, 2011

- Michelle Snow

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here’s a round-up of concerts and other events happening in the Orlando area this weekend.

Friday, October 14:

  • Avalon Park Oktoberfest in Avalon Park – Free
  • Biketoberfest 2011 at Daytona Beach – Free
  • Epcot International Food & Wine Festival feat. Starship w/Mickey Thomas at Walt Disney World – Free with park admission (food & drink extra)
  • Florida Metal Showcase IV at Firestone Live – $12
  • ...|: Nappy Roots

    Gym Class Heroes w/guests at House of Blues – $28

  • Halloween Horror Nights XXI at Universal Studios – $81.99 single night/$41.99-$66.99 single night with Coke or Burger King FL resident coupon/$69.99-$219.99 multi-night passes
  • Haunted Swamp Walk of Terror at Enzian Theater in Maitland – $10 advance/$15 day of/$25 VIP
  • Loews Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando – $45
  • Major League Gamer Pro Circuit Convention at Gaylord Palms Hotel in Kissimmee – $25 weekend pass
  • Nappy Roots w/guests at The Social – $15
  • John Oliver of “The Daily Show” at Hard Rock Live – $25-$35
  • The Rouge at McRaney’s Tavern – $5
  • Royal Bangs w/guests at BackBooth – $10
  • Showdown at Garage Bar in Sanford – Free
  • Southern Women’s Show at Orange County Convention Center – $10 (plus parking)
  • Stroke of Midnight w/guests at The Haven in Winter Park – $5
  • VHS or Beta w/guests at Will’s Pub – $10
  • Zombie Walk at Old Town in Kissimmee – Free

Saturday, October 15:

  • 3rd Annual Boktoberfest Plant Sale at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales – Free
  • “Altar Boyz” at The Abbey in downtown Orlando – $21
  • Avalon Park Oktoberfest in Avalon Park – Free
  • ...|: New Found Glory

    Biketoberfest 2011 at Daytona Beach – Free

  • Blocktoberfest at Wall Street Plaza – Free until 10pm/$5 after 10pm/$20 includes unlimited Sam Adams beer from 7-10pm
  • Cal Ecker w/guests at The Social – $15
  • Epcot International Food & Wine Festival feat. Starship w/Mickey Thomas at Walt Disney World – Free with park admission (food & drink extra)
  • Greenoventions Day feat. The Garbage Men at Orlando Science Center – $5
  • Halloween Horror Nights XXI at Universal Studios – $81.99 single night/$41.99-$66.99 single night with Coke or Burger King FL resident coupon/$69.99-$219.99 multi-night passes
  • Haunted Swamp Walk of Terror at Enzian Theater in Maitland – $10 advance/$15 day of/$25 VIP
  • Jazz ‘n Blues Stroll at Harry P. Leu Gardens – $20
  • Latin Food & Wine Fest at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs – Free (food extra)
  • Leaving Haven w/guests at Plaza Live! – $7
  • Legoland Grand Opening at Legoland in Winter Haven – $65 adults/$55 children/$129 and up for annual passes
  • Major League Gamer Pro Circuit Convention at Gaylord Palms Hotel in Kissimmee – $25 weekend pass
  • New Found Glory w/guests at House of Blues – $23
  • Orlando Philharmonic presents “A Night at the Oscars” at Bob Carr P.A.C. – $15-$70
  • SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld Orlando – Free with park admission
  • SoulSwitch w/guests at The Haven in Winter Park – $7
  • Southern Women’s Show at Orange County Convention Center – $10 (plus parking)
  • Stars at Firestone Live – $15
  • Top Chef contestant Fabio Viviani at Southern Women’s Show at Orange County Convention Center – $10 (plus parking)
  • The Trans Ams at Garage Bar in Sanford – Free
  • Winter Springs Festival of the Arts in Winter Springs – Free

Sunday, October 16:

About Michelle Snow

Michelle is the owner and editor of CitySurfing Orlando. She also owns Zengrrl.com, is a freelance writer specializing in travel and entertainment, has authored/co-authored four guidebooks on Orlando and Florida, and was head editor/writer at TheDisneyBlog.com for 10 years. She's lived in Orlando near Walt Disney World since 1995, and still finds there's so much fun to be had in Central Florida.
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