What's New in Orlando, FL
Thursday, October 8
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando. Nomikai Opens at Icon Park — Modern Japanese by Chef Collantes. Plus 4 places open right now with real prices and hours.
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive: Free 11-mile wildlife drive — alligators, bald eagles, 300+ bird species from your car
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Worth knowing this week
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando
Universal's signature scare event returns with haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment throughout the park.
Visit Orlando · 2026-10-01
Nomikai Opens at Icon Park — Modern Japanese by Chef Collantes
Michelin-starred Chef Michael Collantes debuts Nomikai at Icon Park with a modern Japanese menu and cocktail program.
Gotta Go Orlando · 2026-10-10
Rye Row by Olde Hearth Opens in Ivanhoe Village
Beloved local bakery Olde Hearth expands with Rye Row, a new sourdough and pastry shop in Ivanhoe Village.
Gotta Go Orlando · 2026-10-08
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Orlando Science Center
Loch Haven Park — KidsTown built for under-48-inch kids — dinosaur dig, flight sims, planetarium
Harry P. Leu Gardens
Audubon Park — Free first Mondays — 50 acres of gardens where kids can actually run
Blue Spring State Park
Orange City — 200+ wild manatees from a boardwalk, Nov-Mar — $6 per vehicle
Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve
Dr. Phillips — Free — 437 wild acres minutes from Disney
Orlando Museum of Art
Loch Haven Park — $45 Family Bundle: 2 adults + 3 kids — weekend hands-on art programs
Open right now
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Daily 10am-4pm, departures on the hour
The Social Orlando
Show nights, check schedule
Harry P. Leu Gardens
Daily 9am-5pm
Kraft Azalea Garden
Daily 8am-7pm
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