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Must-Attend Orlando Events In September 2025: Your Ultimate Guide

Orlando is known for its world-famous theme parks, but there’s a lot more to this vibrant city, especially in the month of September. As the summer crowds thin out, the city comes alive with unique festivals, seasonal celebrations, and local events that offer something for every kind of traveler.

Still, with so much happening at once, it can be tough to decide where to go and what to skip. That’s why Orlando99 has created this guide to the best Orlando events in September, so you can plan less and enjoy more. Let’s jump in!

Halloween Horror Nights

Event Date: 29 August- 2 November 2025

Location: Universal Orlando Resort

Best For: Adults

If you are looking for a fun, spooky event to celebrate the Halloween festival, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort is perfect for you! It is a separate ticketed nighttime event that features 10 haunted houses, scare zones, spooky attractions, and thrilling rides, making it an immersive experience for everyone.

The best part? Explore haunted houses inspired by the famous villain Jason Universe and It’s Time to Face the Fallout to experience extreme thrill. From spooky attractions to world-class entertainment, Halloween Horror Nights makes an ideal event to experience Halloween fun!

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EPCOT International Food And Wine Festival

Event Date: 28 August- 22 November 2025

Location: EPCOT, Walt Disney World Resort

Best For: Families

Don’t miss out on one of Orlando’s seasonal favorites, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! Happening at Walt Disney World Resort, the festival features over 35 global marketplaces and various participating restaurants, offering a diverse selection of delicious bites, freshly made plant-based dishes, beverages, and desserts from around the world.

In addition to these, you can also enjoy live music concerts, culinary workshops, and shop for festival merchandise, making it a one-of-a-kind celebration! Whether you are passionate about delicious food or love savoring premium wines, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is worth trying for family and friends.

EPCOT international food and wine festival

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party

Event Date: 15 August- 31 October 2025 (Select Nights)

Location: Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort

Best For: Adults

Calling out all the Disney fans! Get ready for a kid-friendly spooky night at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, kicking off at the famous theme park, Magic Kingdom. From the popular Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade to Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, there are various events that you can experience at the not-so-scary party!

Whether you want to enjoy thrilling rides or spooky attractions, there is something for everyone! The best part? You can even grab your complimentary candies while enjoying music and dance parties at the different spots, making it an immersive experience to catch the Halloween spirit.

Mickey's not so scary Halloween Party

Disney H2O Glow After Hours

Event Date: 23 May- 13 September 2025 (Select Nights)

Location: Disney Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark

Best For: Families

Swim, splash, or slide! Disney H2O Glow After Hours is a separate ticketed nighttime event that takes place at the popular Disney Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark. With low wait times and limited capacity, this event features a DJ dance party with Toy Story & Friends, thrilling rides, a lazy river, and other famous water attractions!

The best part? You can grab your favorite Mickey bars, ice cream, popcorn, and refreshing beverages just for free! From enjoying thrilling slides like Crush ‘n’ Gusher to splashing in the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, Disney H2O Glow After Hours makes a perfect event to beat the heat and have family fun!

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AquaGlow

Event Date: 16 May- 27 September 2025 (Select Nights)

Location: Aquatica Orlando

Best For: Families

Looking for some water fun? Then, AquaGlow, taking place at Aquatica Orlando, is for you! It is a separate ticketed nighttime event that features dazzling laser light shows, dance parties, live entertainment, thrilling water slides, a foam party, and other exciting water attractions!

What is even more exciting is that you can enjoy unlimited free complimentary drinks to keep you energized throughout the celebration. With limited capacity and low wait times, AquaGlow makes an ideal event to have ultimate family fun.

Aquatica

Brick-or-Treat Presents Monster Party

Event Date: 20 September- 2 November 2025 (Select Nights)

Location: Legoland Florida Resort

Best For: Kids

Gather all the LEGO fans! Celebrate Brick-or-Treat at Legoland with LEGO Monsters, a spooky Halloween event that features live entertainment, boo-tastic shows, trick or treat, thrilling coaster rides, and exclusive parties like V.I.M. Dance Party Hosted by Lord Vampyre! From enjoying a famous ride BOO-gie down to savoring delicious Halloween-themed snacks, Brick-or-Treat is a perfect LEGO-themed event for family and friends.

Legoland Florida

Baby Shark and Pinkfong’s FIN-Tastic Adventure

Event Date: 30 June- 2 September 2025 (Select Nights)

Location: SeaWorld Orlando

Best For: Kids

Coming with kids? Add Baby Shark and Pinkfong’s FIN-Tastic Adventure to your September events bucket list! A fun event at SeaWorld that celebrates the 10-year milestone of Baby Shark and Pingfong, featuring Baby Shark Mini Live Show, character meet-and-greet, themed snacks, exclusive merchandise, and much more!

Whether you’re recreating the magic with your little ones or building memories for the first time together, Baby Shark and Pinkfong’s FIN-Tastic is an immersive experience for family fun.

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Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando

Event Date: 5 September- 1 November, 2025 (Select Nights)

Location: SeaWorld Orlando

Best For: Adults

Want to celebrate Halloween with extreme thrills? Look no further than Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando! A spooky event kicking off at SeaWorld Orlando for the 5th year, and you can’t afford to miss this out! It features five haunted houses, six scare zones, live DJ dance parties, two roaming hoards, five themed bars, and much more for extreme thrill seekers.

From the eerie sacre zones like Blood Light District to the famous house of horrors, The Collector’s Curse, you can have spine-tingling chills while sipping refreshing beverages from themed bars! So, if you are a fan of true horror, Howl-O-Scream is for you!

Halloween Treats

Seaworld Spooktacular

Event Date: August 30- November 2, 2025

Location: SeaWorld Orlando

Best For: Families

If you are looking for a fun, family-friendly Halloween event, then don’t miss SeaWorld Spooktacular in SeaWorldOrlando! This daytime event is perfect for little ones, offering safe and silly Halloween adventures throughout the park.

Kids can dress up, collect candy on themed trails, meet friendly characters, and enjoy arts and crafts, face painting, and festive dance parties. With interactive performances and photo-worthy moments, SeaWorld Spooktacular brings the magic of Halloween to life.

Seaworld Halloween Spooktacular

Crayon Tour: Meet Mully

Event Date: 31 March- 14 September 2025 (Select Nights)

Location: South Orange Blossom Trail

Best For: Kids

Pull out your cameras and get ready for a colorful adventure since Mully, the beloved retired Crayon Character, is coming back with the Crayon Tour: Meet Mully at Crayola Experience! The event features interactive crafts, photo opportunities, and boundless fun and creativity at every turn.

Remember to pick up your Crayon Tour Passport, where you can stamp and track your progress, and remember to visit the “Be A Star” Station for your personalized photos. With exclusive colorful merchandise, magical moments, and hands-on non-stop immersion in creativity, it’s one of the best events for families and young artists!

Crayola Experience

Access for All at OMA

Event Date: 18 September 2025

Location: Orlando Museum of Art

Best For: Families

The Orlando Museum of Art introduces you to the diverse collection of American-style art during the Access for All at OMA event. A free entry event that allows you to enjoy diverse forms of artworks, paintings, sculptures, and more from famous artists while exploring the rich heritage and culture of Florida.

From modern art exhibitions to live performances, this free event hosts various workshops to engage in various sketching opportunities!

BBMAK

Event Date: 24 September 2025

Location: Dr. Phillips Center, Central Florida

Best For: Adults

The unforgettable melodies of the early 2000s will come rushing back to you as BBMAK takes the stage at the Dr. Phillips Center in Central Florida! This trio captured the hearts of millions with their smooth, guitar-driven pop-rock songs like “Back Here” and “Still on Your Side.” If you are a hardcore fan of BBMAK or someone with good musical taste, then this event is perfect for you.

So, get ready to relive the golden era of pop-rock music with the live performance by BBMAK and experience the magical event filled with fun, rhythm, and nostalgia!

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Get Ready For September Fun

From festive local food trucks to themed dining spots, September in Orlando is perfect for family outings or a cozy date night. As the city comes alive with seasonal energy, events like Magical Dining and The Great Irish Hooley at Disney Springs, a lively Labor Day weekend celebration, offer the perfect blend of flavor and festivity.

And for even more excitement, check out monthly calendars at popular attractions like ICON Park, Sunset Walk, Kennedy Space Center, or Busch Gardens, each adding its own unique charm to your fall getaway. Wherever you go, September in Orlando promises unforgettable moments around every corner!

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