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Orlando Events November 2025: Must-Attend Events & Celebrations

Orlando, popularly known as the Theme Park Capital of Central Florida, is a famous destination for theme parks and unique attractions. But the city is also known for hosting exciting events year-round, and November is no exception!

As Halloween winds down and the holiday spirit begins to take over, Orlando comes alive with festive energy. From cultural celebrations to food festivals, November is the perfect time to experience the city in full swing. The weather is ideal, the crowds are thinner, and the events calendar is packed.

However, with so many events happening, you might feel lost or confused in choosing the best events. Worry not! In this Orlando99 guide, we will discuss the best Orlando events in November 2025. So, let’s get started!

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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Event Date: 28 August – 22 November 2025

Location: EPCOT, Walt Disney World Resort

Best For: Families

Looking for a fun food and wine festival? What is better than the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival? A unique event that features global marketplaces offering plant-based dishes and chef-inspired meals! The best part? You can savor premium wines and delectable cuisines from 6 different continents, making it a perfect family-friendly event.

You can even enjoy the Eat to the Beat Concert, shop Disney-inspired items, and try out the delicious international cuisines! Whether you are a foodie or looking to try refreshing drinks, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is for you!

EPCOT international food and wine festival

Halloween Horror Nights

Event Date: 29 August – 2 November 2025 (Select Nights)

Location: Universal Orlando Resort

Best For: Adults

Looking to enjoy Halloween in the spookiest way possible? Head out to the Halloween Horror Nights, kicking off at the Universal Orlando Resort. This separate, ticketed event features 10 haunted houses inspired by the Jason Universe and more! You can also enjoy thrilling rides, spooky attractions, and scare zones while enjoying Halloween-themed drinks!

From having fun at the Masquerade: Dance with Death scare zone to enjoying live entertainment like Nightmare Fuel: Circus of Decay, Halloween Horror Nights is perfect for thrills and chills!

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Gate

Howl-O-Scream

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

Location: SeaWorld Orlando

Best For: Adults

Experience Halloween like never before with Howl-O-Scream! Coming for the 5th time this year, this event features 2 roaming hordes, 5 haunted houses, like The Rave Yard, and 6 scare zones, including Cannibal Harbor, making it an immersive and spooky experience for adults.

From savoring refreshing cocktails at the 5 themed bars to grooving on the live DJ beats, Howl O Scream is full of never-ending surprises. So, grab your costumes and get ready for some spine-tingling chills!

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Brick-or-Treat Monster Party

Event Date: 20 September – 2 November 2025 (Select Dates)

Location: Legoland, Florida Resort

Best For: Kids

Join the family-friendly fun at Brick-or-Treat Monster Party at LEGOLAND! A fun event featuring trick-or-treat trails for kids, character meet and greet, dance party, LEGO shows like “The UnbeLEAFable Halloween Night,” and so much more!

The best part? You can even enjoy award-winning drone shows and live music by the Jammin’ Jacks pumpkin band! Whether exploring thrilling rides or enjoying a Candy Corn Scavenger hunt, Brick-or-Treat is a must-visit for LEGO lovers.

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SeaWorld Spooktacular

Event Date: 30 August – 2 November 2025

Location: SeaWorld Orlando

Best For: Kids

Celebrate Halloween the sweet and silly way at SeaWorld Spooktacular, Orlando’s favorite daytime Halloween event for families. Perfect for kids and parents alike, this festive celebration features trick-or-treating, a parade show, a Bubble Dance party, and more, making it an immersive experience for all ages!

What makes it more special? You can enjoy breakfast with Shamu & Crew or watch your little ones collect candies. So, get your kids ready in their Halloween costumes and head out to this event!

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EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Event Date: 28 November – 30 December 2025

Location: EPCOT, Walt Disney World Resort

Best For: Families

Step into an immersive world of holiday celebrations at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! With regular park admission, this event features a magical Candlelight Processional by the celebrity narrators, a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus, holiday storytellers, and Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Scavenger Hunt.

What makes it even more exciting? You can even enjoy live music, savor delectable international cuisines, and explore various iconic festive-themed attractions like Living with the Land! So, dive into fun and let the festivities begin!

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Disney Jollywood Nights

Event Date: 8 November – 22 December 2025 (Select Nights)

Location: Disney Hollywood Studios

Best For: Families

Feel the retro-style glamour of the holiday season at Disney Jollywood Nights! Bringing you a festive evening, this separately ticketed 5-hour event features live themed entertainment, fireworks, Disney-themed food, and a meeting with over 20 beloved Disney characters like Miguel from Coco and many more!

Whether you want to enjoy festive decorations of Ollie Décor or groove on the beats of Pixar Disco along with Pixar Pals, Disney Jollywood Nights is a perfect opportunity to experience Disney magic!

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Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort

Event Date: 21 November – 31 December 2025

Location: Universal Studios, Florida

Best For: Families

Prepare yourself for the festive spirit of the Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort! Dive into the holiday magic with Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, where streets light up with festive decorations and festivities. You can also enjoy live performances and the dazzling projection spectacular at “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle.”

Get a chance to meet with the Grinch, watch a spectacular holiday parade, and see a live show like “Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular”! From trying out seasonal delicacies to savoring refreshing drinks, Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort is a perfect event to have Christmas family fun!

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic

Event Date: 14 November – 15 November 2025

Location: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Best For: Families

Calling out all the foodies for a gourmet food celebration with Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic! This 2-night annual festival features premium food items from around the world, prepared by award-winning chefs, along with fine wines and craft cocktails.

Visitors can also enjoy great music, fireworks, and seminars on beer, wine, and other beverage options. With over 20 restaurants serving various new dishes and 1,400+ wines, this event is a must-visit for all the food and wine lovers out there!

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Taste of Space Fall Bites!

Event Date: 3 October – 9 November 2025

Location: Kennedy Space Center

Best For: Families

Prepare yourself for another food festival with Taste of Space Fall Bites at Kennedy Space Center! Kicking off its 5th year, this event features various fall-themed dishes and delicacies. You can even enjoy delicious eats in a bite-sized portion and celebrity chef-inspired items all at an affordable price!

Located next to the launch pads, this after-hours event offers unlimited food items, ranging from gourmet to local cuisines, making it a perfect family-friendly event for you.

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Free Day & Story Time

Event Date: 3 November 2025

Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens

Best For: Families

If you are looking for a family-friendly event with free entry, Free Day & Story Time at Leu Gardens is for you! Enjoy a storytelling session with your kids by the famous Orange County Library System while exploring the lush green Harry P. Leu Gardens.

Whether you are coming with toddlers or preschool-age children, Free Day & Story Time at Leu Gardens is perfect for visitors and locals alike.

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Dazzling Nights

Event Date: 28 November 2025 – 4 January 2026

Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens

Best For: Families

Get ready for an immersive experience! Dazzling Nights is a unique nighttime event kicking off at the Harry P. Leu Gardens featuring a forest of stained glass windows, an epic luminaria wall inspired by Europe’s holiday festivals, and more.

The best part? You can experience a walk through the 14-foot light tunnel of stars or dance under the falling Florida snow, making it a special event for everyone! So, get ready to witness the shimmering lights and snap selfies with your loved ones!

Festival of Trees

Event Date: 14 November – 23 November 2025

Location: Orlando Museum of Art

Best For: Families

Looking for a perfect event with a Christmas touch? Festival of Trees is for you! With an enchanting decor and shimmering festivities, the event features 30 designer-decorated trees, gingerbread houses, photo ops with Santa, and so much more!

What makes it even more special? Get a chance to witness the opening night party, breakfast with Santa, and the Reindeer Romp party, making it an absolute favorite of the kids!

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Fall Fiesta in the Park

Event Date: 1 November – 2 November 2025

Location: Lake Eola Park

Best for: Families

Experience Downtown Orlando’s longest-standing fall tradition with stunning views of Lake Eola Park! This two-day event with free admission features talented artists and crafters displaying a variety of handmade arts and crafts, alongside food vendors and live entertainment at the amphitheatre.

Enjoy delicious food from the local vendors, walk through hundreds of contemporary art and craft booths, with the Kids Zone offering AdventHealth for Children inside. Celebrating its 54th year, Fall Fiesta is the best way to experience a wonderful fall day by the lake with your whole family.

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‘Hocus Pocus’ Film With Orchestra

Event Date: 1 November 2025

Location: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Best For: Families

Dive into the Halloween adventure of ‘Hocus Pocus’ Film With Orchestra by Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra! This live music event performance showcases a witty showdown of the Sanderson sisters performed by Bette Midler (Winifred), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sarah), and Kathy Najimy (Mary).

Happening for one night only, this family-friendly musical event is just right if you are looking for a fun Halloween way to spend your evening!

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Little Shop of Horrors

Event Date: 23 October – 2 November 2025

Location: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Best For: Adults

Finding a spooky, fun musical event in the Orlando area? Then look no further than Little Shop of Horrors! This event presents a cult-favorite horror comedy with Motown‑inspired music, with the story of a floral shop worker and his alien plant, Audrey II.

This stage version of the movie Little Shop of Horrors by Roger Corman is a must-attend for every film enthusiast in November!

Get Ready For November Fun!

With so much fun happening around, you are all set to explore the top events in Orlando this November! From spooky Halloween fun night to the early sparkle of Christmas nights, the city is bursting with fall festivals and seasonal celebrations, many with free or low-cost admission.

Still craving more? Check out local favorites like Winter Garden, Winter Park, Magic Kingdom, Busch Gardens, Pointe Orlando, and even cozy beer gardens for extra fun and festivities.

Whether you are shopping at holiday markets or sampling delicious bites from food trucks, Orlando transforms into a magical winter wonderland filled with adventure and joy. So pack your bags, fun awaits!

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