Do Orlando North

10/21/2026

🎃🔭 SPOOKY STAR PARTY 🔭🎃
📅 Saturday, October 24 | 5–10 PM
📍 Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College

Join us for a night of stargazing, spooky activites, hair-raising science, and of course… CANDY! 🍬

✅ FREE and open to all
✅ No tickets needed, just show up!
✅ Costumes encouraged, so dress in your Halloween best 👻

🕔 5–8 PM: Hands-On Fun
Science and engineering demos, live animals, theater performances, spooky storytime and more!

🌙 8–10 PM: Night Sky Observing
Look through telescopes with the Emil Buehler Planetarium and Central Florida Astronomical Society.

🍕 Food and drinks for purchase (while supplies last)
🎒 Bring your trick-or-treat bag! We will be handing out lots of candy (while supplies last).

Special thanks to our partners: SSC Physical Science, Nerdbirdssc , Center for Fine and Performing Arts at Seminole State College, Biology, Nursing, Grindle Honors Institute, Seminole County Public Schools, plus the Avian Reconditioning Center, Bat Conservancy, and Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens! 🦉🦇🦎

👉 Tag a friend you’re bringing!

10/21/2026

Who says you have to leave Central Florida to feel fall? 🍂

This season, Seminole County has a whole lineup worth the short drive north of Orlando. Trick-or-treat through the Central Florida Zoo, hear ghost stories along the Wekiva River, walk a downtown ghost tour in Sanford, catch fall on the Cross Seminole Trail, or sip a seasonal coffee flight in Lake Mary.

🎃 Save this one and check them off before the season slips away.

We rounded up 20+ ways to do fall in Seminole County. Find the full list on our blog:

https://doorlandonorth.com/fall-activities-near-orlando-seminole-county

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Leave it wild, leave no trace. 🌲

October is Florida Greenways and Trails Month, and Seminole County FL is a pretty great place to celebrate it. From boardwalks and wetlands to quiet, tree-covered trails, these wild spaces give you a side of Florida you won’t find at the theme parks, all just north of Orlando.

Keeping them beautiful is on all of us. Stay on marked trails, pack out your litter and your dog’s waste, keep pets leashed, respect the wildlife, and keep the noise down so everyone can enjoy the quiet.

Ready to find your trail? Check out Seminole County Parks, Trails and Recreation to discover all 9 wilderness areas in Seminole County and visit our website to plan your next Central Florida trip!
👉 www.DoOrlandoNorth.com

10/14/2026

Manatees spotted at Wekiva Island!!! 👀🥰

As the temperatures start going down, the chances of seeing manatees in the Wekiva River go up! You can book an adventure with Paddleboard Orlando to explore the river and spot wildlife up close. 🛶

10/13/2026

It's beginning to look a lot like the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens!! 😉

This event runs from November 13, 2026 - January 17, 2027 and tickets are now on sale at https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/lanterns/

10/13/2026

Looking for a unique shopping experience near Orlando this fall? ✨🔮 Dear Universe Apothecary is a metaphysical shop in Historic Downtown Sanford, just 30 minutes north of Orlando. 💎 A huge wall of crystals sourced straight from miners, plus handmade crystal jewelry. 📚 A room full of books and tarot cards, and a wall of hand-dipped incense. ☕️ Over 200 tea blends, some mixed by the owner and inspired by romantasy book characters (if you know, you know 😉). 🔮 You can even book a tarot or mediumship reading with the owners. 🍂 A cozy, spooky season stop worth adding to any Central Florida trip. 📍 Dear Universe Apothecary, Downtown Sanford things to do near orlando | metaphysical shop near orlando | crystal shop sanford fl | downtown sanford shopping | fall things to do central florida | tarot reading near orlando | spooky season orlando | unique shops near orlando

10/01/2026

👻 If you're planning a fall trip to Central Florida, you'll want to see what October looks like in Orlando North. 👻

Just north of Orlando, the whole month is full of spooky season events, fall festivals, haunted attractions, and seasonal fun. It's an easy add to any Central Florida itinerary, and a fun way to experience fall outside the theme parks.

🎃 Swipe through for a few of the highlights, then head to our website for the full events calendar.

👉 https://doorlandonorth.com/upcoming-events/

10/01/2026

Tickets for the Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens went on sale TODAY! Grab your tickets and plan for the most festive time of the year!

It's official! 🏮✨

Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, returns to the Zoo November 13–January 17, and tickets go on public presale TODAY, October 1!

Don’t wait, popular dates sell out early! Pick your night and get ready to see the Zoo glowing after dark!

Get your tickets here! https://bit.ly/4AJ6cSD

09/29/2026

👻👻 Spooky season is here! Take a stroll through the historic streets of Sanford with Sanford Tours & Experiences and learn all about the spirits who still call it their home!