Central Florida is stacked this weekend — and you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a solid time. Here are six editor’s picks for Sept. 18-20, 2026, ranked for widest appeal, uniqueness and how easy they are to plug into your plans.
1) 2026 Orlando Mural Festival (Downtown Orlando)
Downtown Orlando is becoming an even bigger canvas as the Orlando Mural Festival returns for its third year. You can experience art coming to life in real time as muralists transform walls and spaces throughout downtown.
Practical details:
When: Art party Saturday, Sept. 19, 2-10 p.m.
Where: CityArts; Fordify the Arts Courtyard; Thornton Park Market (Central Boulevard area)
Admission: Free
Find more details on their website here.
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2) LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat (Winter Haven)
LEGOLAND Florida’s family-friendly Brick-or-Treat transforms the park into “Mischief Town,” with interactive trick-or-treating and Halloween fun built for younger kids.
Practical details:
When: Saturday, Sept. 19 (part of select dates Sept. 5-Oct. 31)
Time: Trick-or-treating starts at 2 p.m.
Where: LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Winter Haven
Tickets: Included with general admission and annual passes
Don’t miss: The event-themed treats around the park
For more details, visit their website.
3) Brewlando Oktoberfest Fest kickoff party (Orlando)
Brewlando’s huge Oktoberfest celebration kicks off with a Friday night party at the Hoffner Avenue brewery, featuring German food and classic Oktoberfest-style contests.
Practical details:
When: Friday, Sept. 18, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Brewlando flagship brewery (Hoffner Avenue)
Admission: Free
Festival run: Sept. 18-Oct. 4, 2026
You can find more details here.
4) ArtBattle Ormond Beach-Daytona (Ormond Beach)
ArtBattle brings artists in front of a live audience with just 20 minutes to complete each round — and guests vote to decide who advances.
Practical details:
When: Saturday, Sept. 19; doors 5 p.m., painting 6 p.m.
Where: Ormond Brewing Company, 301 Division Ave., Ormond Beach
Tickets: $30 in advance; $35 day-of
Ages: All ages
Bring: New art supplies to donate to Volusia County Schools
Check out more information here.
5) Catboat Tours (Clermont Chain of Lakes)
Catboat Tours is a two-hour adventure where you captain your own personal catamaran across the Clermont Chain of Lakes, launching from Cypress Cove Marina & Resort.
Practical details:
Where: Cypress Cove Marina & Resort (Clermont area)
Tour length: 2 hours
Departure times: 9 a.m. and noon
Age requirement: Drivers must be 18 or older
Booking: Booking details are on the Catboat Tours website
Book your adventure here.
6) All Fired Up: Fall and Halloween pottery painting (Winter Park and Waterford Lakes)
All Fired Up lets you pick a piece of pottery, follow a paint tutorial to get started, then leave it to be glazed and fired before you take it home. They’re rolling out new fall and Halloween items now.
Practical details:
Where: All Fired Up locations in Winter Park and Waterford Lakes
Hours: Sun-Thu 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Reservations: Reservations available; walk-ins welcome
Food/drinks: Guests can bring their own beverages and snacks
Pricing: Varies based on what you paint
Learn more at their website.
Bonus: 2 more ideasSuper Awesome Cool Pottery: Sculpt a Jack-O-Lantern Class
Want a fall activity you can literally take home? This class is hands-on from the start — you’ll build your own 3D clay pumpkin, learn how to carve a design (and yes, you can make it a Jack-o-lantern), then paint it with your choice of glaze colors.
Practical details:
When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 3-5 p.m.
What: Sculpt a Jack-O-Lantern Class (no experience needed)
Ages: Children 5-14 must take the class with an adult family member
Cost: All glazes, materials and firing fees are included (ticket price not provided)
Orlando Science Center: 50% Off Day + Fantasy Weekend programming
This Sunday only, Orlando Science Center is offering 50% off general admission — a full day of fun and discovery at half the price. It also lines up with Fantasy Weekend, with extra themed programming on top of the regular exhibits.
Practical details:
When: Sunday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Orlando Science Center
What to expect: Explore all four floors and exhibits, see shows in the Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities, and catch live programming throughout the building — plus Fantasy Weekend hands-on experiments, interactive shows, costumed characters and more
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