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
Animate Florida
Oct. 6-8, 2017 in Miami
Animate Florida is a three-day celebration of anime, animation, cosplay, video games and everything in between.
Falls Festival of the Arts
Oct. 7-8, 2017 in Miami
This annual celebration is a juried art festival featuring more than 100 exhibitors competing in 12 categories.
Central Florida
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular
September 23 – October 29, 2017 in Orlando
You can be a part of special live shows, trick-or-treating throughout the park, a Halloween dance party and more.
A Nightmare on Franklin Street
October 5 – 31, 2017 in Tampa
The glamorous Tampa Theatre will host a nearly month-long fright fest this year, kicking things off on October 5 with a paranormal tour of the historic building.
New Smyrna Beach Paint Out
October 8-14, 2017 in New Smyrna Beach
There’s a new name for this 7th annual event, which features professional artists from around the country who are invited to New Smyrna to paint “En Plein Air.”
North Florida
Due to the impending tropical weather this weekend in North Florida, please check events’ official websites before leaving home.
Florida Guitar Festival and Competition
October 6 – 8, 2017 in Tallahassee
Enjoy live music featuring the talented Classical Guitar Society at FSU, take masterclasses with well-known guitarists from around the globe, and listen in on in-depth lectures covering your favorite topics on this instrument.
Flora-Bama’s Oktoberfest
October 8, 2017 in Pensacola
This one-day, family-friendly serves up heaping portions of brats, sauerkraut and a variety of German beers.
