Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec
- October Festivals & Events
- Theme Park Events & Attraction Specials
- Museum & Garden Exhibits
- Discounts, Specials, Free Admission
- Czech Independence Day
October 28, 2012, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m: In recognition of the creation of a free and independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, all visitors to the Museum will be admitted free of charge. Regularly scheduled docent tours will focus on Albin Polasek’s Czech-influenced works. - Life in the Fast Lane
October 2, 2012 - April 14, 2013: Five decades of work from American Realist David Delong (1930- 2001) will be on display at the Albin Polasek Museum. The original works on display will focus on the culture of motorcycle racing and include paintings, pen and ink drawings and etchings.
- Boktoberfest Plant Sale
October 15, 2011: Free admission to Bok Tower Gardens from 8am till 6pm. A biergarten with live entertainment, German food craft and seasonal beers, tree climbing face painting, pumpkin painting prize drawings and more.
- Storytime at the Zoo
October & November, 2012: From 10:00 - 10:30 each Wednesday enjoy stories about animals with a special zoo animal visit. Designed for pre-school age children. - Zoo Boo Bash
October 20, 21, 27, 28, 2012: From 9am till 3pm, Trick-or-treat in the wildest neighborhood in town at the Central Florida Zoo. This event is fun and not-too-scary event for young and old alike. Children can wear costumes for trick-or-treat stations and face painting. Visitors can take a haunted hayride, visit the pumpkin patch for a fun photo and learn about the myths and realities of some misunderstood animals. > - ZOOloween
October 20, 2012: An evening event from 6pm till midnight. Are you brave enough? A fright-filled night with adult potions and concoctions, bizarre foods, zombie dancing, dead music by live bands, wicked costume contest, haunted laboratory and ghost train. Must be 21 or older to attend. $35 per person in advance, $40 at the door and $15 for designated drivers.
LEU GARDENS
- Jazz 'n
Blues Stroll
October 15, 2011: With a full moon as a backdrop, guests enjoy a leisurely evening of live jazz music in a beautiful garden setting at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando. Visitors can bring their own dinner picnic basket or purchase beverages and pastries onsite. Lawn seating only. - Date Night in
the Gardens
October 7, 2011: Enjoy an outdoor movie in a beautiful garden setting. Feel free to bring a blanket or chairs and dinner picnic basket. Check on-line for this month's movie selection. -
Storytelling in
the Gardens
October 3, 2011: Orange county Library System's storytelling program on the first Monday of the month. Free indoor event. - Leu Gardens is sharing it's 50th birthday celebration with you. Free daytime garden admission on your birthday through 12/31/11
MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
- Laurelton Hall Galleries
Visit the beautiful new galleries at the Morse Museum. -
Tiffany's Daffodil Terrace
The newest addition to the Morse Museum was added in February 2011.