{"id":403966,"date":"2026-09-18T21:32:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T21:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/403966\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T21:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T21:32:10","slug":"6%ef%b8%8f%e2%83%a3-things-to-do-in-central-florida-this-weekend-sept-18-20-mural-festival-brick-or-treat-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/403966\/","title":{"rendered":"6\ufe0f\u20e3 things to do in Central Florida this weekend (Sept. 18-20): Mural Festival, Brick-or-Treat and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

Central Florida is stacked this weekend \u2014 and you don\u2019t have to spend a fortune to have a solid time. Here are six editor\u2019s picks for Sept. 18-20, 2026, ranked for widest appeal, uniqueness and how easy they are to plug into your plans.<\/p>\n

1) 2026 Orlando Mural Festival (Downtown Orlando)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Practical details:<\/p>\n

When: Art party\u00a0Saturday, Sept. 19, 2-10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0CityArts; Fordify the Arts Courtyard; Thornton Park Market (Central Boulevard area)<\/p>\n

Admission:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

Find more details on their website here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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2) LEGOLAND Brick-or-Treat (Winter Haven)<\/p>\n

LEGOLAND Florida\u2019s family-friendly Brick-or-Treat transforms the park into \u201cMischief Town,\u201d with interactive trick-or-treating and Halloween fun built for younger kids.<\/p>\n

Practical details:<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Saturday, Sept. 19\u00a0(part of select dates Sept. 5-Oct. 31)<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a0Trick-or-treating starts at\u00a02 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Winter Haven<\/p>\n

Tickets:\u00a0Included with general admission and annual passes<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss:\u00a0The\u00a0event-themed treats\u00a0around the park<\/p>\n

For more details, visit their website<\/a>. <\/p>\n

3) Brewlando Oktoberfest Fest kickoff party (Orlando)<\/p>\n

Brewlando\u2019s huge Oktoberfest celebration kicks off with a Friday night party at the Hoffner Avenue brewery, featuring German food and classic Oktoberfest-style contests.<\/p>\n

Practical details:<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Friday, Sept. 18, 6-10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Brewlando flagship brewery (Hoffner Avenue)<\/p>\n

Admission:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

Festival run:\u00a0Sept. 18-Oct. 4, 2026<\/p>\n

You can find more details here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

4) ArtBattle Ormond Beach-Daytona (Ormond Beach)<\/p>\n

ArtBattle brings artists in front of a live audience with just 20 minutes to complete each round \u2014 and guests vote to decide who advances.<\/p>\n

Practical details:<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Saturday, Sept. 19; doors\u00a05 p.m., painting\u00a06 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Ormond Brewing Company,\u00a0301 Division Ave., Ormond Beach<\/p>\n

Tickets:\u00a0$30\u00a0in advance;\u00a0$35\u00a0day-of<\/p>\n

Ages:\u00a0All ages<\/p>\n

Bring:\u00a0New art supplies to donate to Volusia County Schools<\/p>\n

Check out more information here.<\/a> <\/p>\n

5) Catboat Tours (Clermont Chain of Lakes)<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Practical details:<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Cypress Cove Marina & Resort (Clermont area)<\/p>\n

Tour length:\u00a02 hours<\/p>\n

Departure times:\u00a09 a.m. and noon<\/p>\n

Age requirement:\u00a0Drivers must be\u00a018 or older<\/p>\n

Booking:\u00a0Booking details are on the Catboat Tours website<\/p>\n

Book your adventure here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

6) All Fired Up: Fall and Halloween pottery painting (Winter Park and Waterford Lakes)<\/p>\n

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\u2019re rolling out new fall and Halloween items now.<\/p>\n

Practical details:<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0All Fired Up locations in\u00a0Winter Park\u00a0and\u00a0Waterford Lakes<\/p>\n

Hours:\u00a0Sun-Thu 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Reservations:\u00a0Reservations available; walk-ins welcome<\/p>\n

Food\/drinks:\u00a0Guests can bring their own beverages and snacks<\/p>\n

Pricing:\u00a0Varies based on what you paint<\/p>\n

Learn more at their website<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Bonus: 2 more ideasSuper Awesome Cool Pottery: Sculpt a Jack-O-Lantern Class<\/p>\n

Want a fall activity you can literally take home? This class is hands-on from the start \u2014 you\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n

Practical details:<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Sunday, Sept. 20,\u00a03-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0Sculpt a Jack-O-Lantern Class (no experience needed)<\/p>\n

Ages:\u00a0Children\u00a05-14\u00a0must take the class with an adult family member<\/p>\n

Cost:\u00a0All glazes, materials and firing fees are included (ticket price not provided)<\/p>\n

Orlando Science Center: 50% Off Day + Fantasy Weekend programming<\/p>\n

This Sunday only, Orlando Science Center is offering 50% off general admission \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

Practical details:<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Sunday, Sept. 20,\u00a010 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Orlando Science Center<\/p>\n

What to expect:\u00a0Explore all four floors and exhibits, see shows in the Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities, and catch live programming throughout the building \u2014 plus Fantasy Weekend hands-on experiments, interactive shows, costumed characters and more<\/p>\n

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