October has arrived, and
International Drive is buzzing with excitement as the weather cools down,
providing a much-needed break from the summer heat and humidity, while bringing
cooler sunny days that make for the perfect temps for experiencing everything
I-Drive has to offer. From celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
to indulging in thrilling expos and getting into the Halloween spirit, there's
something for everyone on I-Drive this October!
If you’ll be visiting this month, check out
these exciting
events happening this month to take your trip to Orlando’s Most Dynamic Neighborhood
to the next level!
Hispanic Heritage Month
Kavas Tacos may be
newly-opened at
Pointe Orlando, but this new dining destination has already made a name
for itself for offering guests good food and vibes, serving up a diverse menu
with Tex-Mex flavors and playful takes on Mexican street fare!
For
Hispanic Heritage
Month, Kavas Tacos has put together a specially curated 3-course menu,
priced at just $40 per person. To start, choose between Flautas, Ceviche, and
Black Bean Empanadas. For the main course choose from Chicken Flautas, Skirt
Steak, or Mezcal Mango Salmon. And save room for dessert because whether you
choose their Coconut Tres Leches, Churro Donut Sammies, or Cookie and Horchata,
it’s sure to be a sweet end to your dining experience.
For each menu sold
during this Hispanic Heritage Month special that is available through October
15th, $2 will be donated to the Santiago & Friends Family Center for
Autism. Making it the perfect way to indulge in the sumptuous flavors of Hispanic heritage while also benefiting a great local charity! Learn more
here.
ProTip: Be sure to stick around for their
nightly entertainment featuring fire dancers and more. The first show starts at
7pm every night!
Cuba Libre Orlando
A long-time favorite for
authentic-Latin eats, amazing live entertainment, and an impeccable atmosphere
that transports guests to an Old Havana courtyard, Cuba Libre is also offering
a special meal to celebrate
Hispanic Heritage Month! Head to Cuba Libre with your favorite person,
significant other, friend, or family member, and order-up their Cuban Roast
Pork Feast for Two through October 15th, and they’ll add on two complimentary
classic desserts to go with it!
Their
Cuban Roast Pork
Feast for Two is a quintessential dish to commemorate Hispanic
Heritage Month, featuring citrus-marinated pork shoulder that is slow roasted
for 10 hours and then shredded. At service, they crisp up the pork in a pan
with the reduced cooking juices and then top it with onion-caper mojo, maduros,
and crispy pork belly chicharrone before being served to your table in a
custom-made ceramic pig grill! The meal includes a side of white rice and black
beans. For your complimentary desserts, choose from some of their most popular
dessert items, including Arroz con Leche, Cuban Flan, and Tres Leches.
If you’ll be dining at
Cuba Libre for National Hispanic Heritage Month on a Friday or Saturday night,
be sure to stay late to enjoy live Latin entertainment for a Latin-inspired
night full of dinner, drinks, and dancing! Learn more about their Hispanic
Heritage Special
here, and peep what late night entertainment will be happening
during your visit
here.
Expos Galore!
International Drive is known for hosting a
diverse range of expos, and October is no exception. Whether you're planning a
wedding, fascinated by prehistoric creatures, or eager to spruce up your home
and garden, there's an expo just for you!
Tackling some home improvement projects this
year? The Orlando Home and Garden Show is a must-attend, bringing everything
you need to turn your next home improvement and outdoor projects from fantasy
to reality!
With thousands of square feet of exhibitors,
you’ll find the latest in products and services for everything from builders,
contractors, materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment systems, storage,
plants, landscape displays and materials, kitchenware, and so much more!
Throughout the expo enjoy family-fun
activities and entertainment, like live animal demos brought to the expo by
Gatorland and Cool Zoo, animal adoptions, a make and take craft section, and so
much more!
It’s a fun time for everyone in the family -
and will surely be a productive weekend where you will find everything you need
to crush your next home improvement or outdoor living project!
Learn more today!
Calling all Dino lovers!
Embark on a journey through time as you encounter life-size dinosaurs for the
perfect family adventure! If playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating
fossils, training a raptor while surrounded by behemoths like the sky-scraping
Spinosaraus and the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex, sounds like a fun time to
you, you’re not going to want to miss the Jurassic Quest expo coming to the
Orange County Convention Center on October 20th!
Jurassic Quest is the
world’s largest and most popular Dino event, featuring unique and exciting
experiences for the whole family! Observe a herd of life size animatronic
dinosaurs and enjoy a day of fun with the whole family at this world-famous
expo coming to Orlando this October.
Learn more and get your tickets now before they go extinct!
Have you already set the
date for your big day? Just engaged? Looking forward to your significant other
popping the question? Or maybe you work in the wedding planning and event
industry? The Bridal and Wedding Expo is a fun time for everyone and a
productive weekend that offers soon-to-be-brides everything they need to make
their wedding dreams a reality!
Previous attendees to
this popular annual expo have called the event “one-of-a-kind”, a “pre-wedding
shower”, the “party before the party”, and the “best decision they ever
made!”
Enjoy spectacular bridal
fashion shows, live DJ and band demos and food samples among hundreds of
vendors featuring everything needed for your big day. Find the latest wedding
trends, enjoy fun activities, learn about various honeymoon destinations, and
so much more!
Everything you need to
plan your big day can be found at this expo, returning to Orlando at the Orange
County Convention Center on October 22nd, from 12:30 pm to 5 pm.
Get all the
details and get excited for the return of this fan-favorite
event!
Halloween Haunts
It wouldn't be October
without some spine-tingling Halloween festivities. If you’re looking for
details on theme park Halloween festivities, check out our
Spooky Season on
I-Drive blog post.
But, if you’re hoping to
hit the town and enjoy some Halloween festivities this October, there are
plenty of options to choose from!
Take to I-Drive's
only Irish owned & operated pub!
Test your luck on October 7th with a night of mischief and merriment at their
annual Halloween Bash. There will not be a cover charge for this event, and
children are welcome. Enjoy an optional dinner buffet in-between games,
giveaways, and more! Get a free collectible Guinness glass to take home as a
keepsake from the evening, and come dressed in your Halloween best for a chance
to win the male, female, and child costume contests! The party starts at 7 pm.
Get the
details today!
Experience the
one-of-a-kind musical experience that is Velvet Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel,
with a spooky twist, on October 20th! Journey former lead vocalist, Steve
Augeri will be performing live in the lobby, with live performances of hit
songs like “Don’t Stop Believing,” “Faithfully,” “Anyway You Want it”, “Open
Arms,” “Who’s Crying Now,” “Separate Ways,” and more favorites! Enjoy
speciality cocktails, passed appetizers, and a Halloween costume contest with
rockin’ prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners! It will be a night of music and
fun in one of the coolest hotels on the planet, with special add-ons like meet
and greet tickets available for purchase.
Learn more today and start making
plans!
Join the eerie fun at Howl at the Moon, a popular dueling piano bar and
nightlife destination on I-Drive. Enjoy live music, drink specials, shareable
bucket drinks, costume contests, games, and an unforgettable night of revelry. Get the details
here.
Dive into a world of comics and
collectibles with a Halloween twist at Gods & Monsters - a popular comic
book store, home to Orlando's only post-apocalyptic bar!
From 11am to 12 am,
enjoy 10% off storewide, plus two free trick-or-read comics per person, a
costume prize raffle, trick or treating, and a costume after-party at Vault
5421!
Then, for guests 21 and
up, from 8 pm to 1 am, head to the Vault for themed drink specials, cosplay
bartenders, spooky tunes and videos, cosplay cage-dancing, and door prizes for
everyone in costume! Have somewhere else to be? The doors open at 3 pm, so come
early and pre-game during Happy Hour that features 20% off all drinks at the
bar!
Learn more about this event that perfectly combines comics, creativity, and costumes for a
unique celebration of the spooky season in the heart of Orlando!
Pub Orlando is the go-to spot for pub fare, ambiance,
and cold beers poured from their pour-your-own beer wall! And this October,
back for it’s third year, is their annual
Family Pubkin Fest! Gather at this
popular Orlando pub located in the heart of Pointe Orlando on October 29th at
12 pm to enjoy an interactive DJ, games and prizes, face painting, a magic
show, costume contests, trick or treating, drink specials for guests over 21,
delicious bites, and so much more!
Plus, the event is dog
friendly outside, so bring your pup along for an afternoon of fun! There will
even be a dog costume contest!
Tin Roof Orlando is one of Orlando’s favorite local
music joints, a haven for music-lovers and artists alike, where the setting is
casual, the cold drinks are always flowing, and the menu boasts better than bar
bites to enjoy to the sound of live talent nightly! And on October 29th,
they’ll be hosting a
Halloween Weekend Celebration! Enjoy live music, mouth-watering food, and fantastic drinks at Tin Roof's Halloween weekend celebration
that will feature live music all weekend from Soundscarper, Leonard Brothers
Band, Actual Bank Robbers, R.A.D., Stereo FM and more! Get the
details and get
ready to celebrate Halloween like a rock star in the center of the action at
ICON Park Orlando.
October on
International
Drive promises an eclectic mix of cultural celebrations, expos
to inspire your creativity, and festive Halloween celebrations that will have
you soaking in all the wicked wonders of the spooky season in the heart of
Orlando.
Whether you're dancing
the night away at a Hispanic Heritage Month fiesta, exploring the past with
dinosaurs, or embracing the spooky season, I-Drive has something exciting in
store for every visitor. Don't miss out on the fun; see our events calendar for all the exciting
events happening on I-Drive this
October, and start planning an unforgettable adventure on International Drive!