What To Do This Weekend in Florida: Oct. 27-29, 2017

Looking for something fun to do in Florida this weekend? Check out these ideas.
Cooterfest
Cooterfest is a celebration of the water turtle – both real and the animated type. Publicity photo

Fun is usually just a short car ride away in Florida. So pack up the tribe and enjoy some of the amazing events and festivals that make Florida such a special place to live in and visit.

South Florida

Fantasy Fest
October 20 – 29, 2017 in Key West
There’s really no experience quite like Fantasy Fest, the most outrageous, adult-oriented 10-day street party.

Coming soon: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show November 1-5, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale
The “Yachting Capital of the World” will host the 58th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with a wide variety of boats will be on display including runabouts, sport-fishers, high performance boats, center consoles, cabin cruisers, jet boats, trawlers, super-yachts and everything in between.

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Central Florida

Space Coast State Fair
October 27-November 12, 2017 in Melbourne
The big attraction? The fair offers a “pay one price” admission that includes all rides and all shows.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando
Through November 4, 2017 in Orlando
Year after year, Univeral Orlando is home to Hollywood-style set design and top-tier horror actors to ensure you’ll be frightened long after you’ve left the park for the night.

Great American Cooterfest
October 27-29, 2017 in Inverness
Okay, so the name is probably throwing you. But this is the city of Inverness’ largest annual event and it celebrates the water turtle.

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North Florida

Micanopy Fall Harvest Festival
October 28 – 29, 2017 in Micanopy
The small town of Micanopy, Florida boasts the perfect setting to celebrate the autumn season.

Coming soon: Florida Seafood Festival
November 3 – 4, 2017 in Apalachicola
Entering its 54th year, The Florida Seafood Festival is a tradition worth celebrating with great seafood and beautiful autumn weather.

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