September is finally here and we’re prepared for a month
full of fun, from conventions and festivals, to getting ready for fall and
everything in between here on
I-Drive! Check out our
calendar of
upcoming events so you don’t miss a thing, and keep reading for
information on some of the biggest events going down to make your September a
spectacular one!
SeaWorld - Something for Everyone!
Seaworld always has a schedule that’s packed full of family fun
and festivals, and September is no different!
Starting on September 7th, head to SeaWorld for your
weekend fun, and get in on their
Craft Beer Festival! Every weekend through October 27th, you’ll have the
chance to try over 100 different craft beers throughout the park, but as if
that wasn’t enough to get you out of your seat, they’ll also be serving up
specially prepared food items that were designed to pair perfectly with the
festival’s brew selections! Craft beer and delicious food in paradise is the
best way to spend any weekend!
Then, later this month, get in the Halloween spirit and
some family fun at
SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular event that will happen every weekend from September 21st
through October 27th! Celebrate with the all-new Sesame Street Halloween Parade
that will feature fantastic floats, crowd-pleasing performances, and everyone’s
favorite furry friends! Show off your dance moves at a Halloween Dance Party,
and even get in some early trick or treating around the park where you’ll be
met with whimsical characters that have been inspired by the sea!
Halloween Horror Nights
Throw your hands up in relief, the highly awaited
Halloween Horror Nights is back! Opening day is September 6th and the horrors
don’t stop until November 2nd! Walk through your favorite park at night as you
brave strategically located scare-zones and experience exhilarating attractions
with thrilling escapes! This year the haunted houses include: Stranger Things,
Jason Peele’s “Us”, Universal Monsters, Killer Klowns from Outerspace, House of
1,000 Corpses, Depths of Fear, Graveyard Games, Nightingales: Blood Pit, and
Yeti: Terror of the Yukon. Brace yourself and get ready for a thrilling night!
The Orange County Convention Center has two of it’s most popular events going down this
month, starting the season off strong with their
Home & Garden Expo. On September 21st
and 22nd immerse yourself in everything having to do with home improvement!
Peruse the latest products and services in everything from remodeling,
renovation, landscaping, and decorating projects all the while getting to meet
various professionals in the industry who are there to help you! If you’re an
Orlando area homeowner and are planning for the year ahead, this is a
must-attend event!
And for those who will
be saying, “I do” in the near future; the
Bridal and Wedding Expo will also be
taking to the convention center on September 21st and 22nd! To give you an idea
of what you’re getting yourself into, past expo attendees have referred to this
event as their “pre-wedding
shower,” the “party before the party,” and “the best decision they ever made!”
Everything you need to make your special day everything you’ve dreamed of, plus
bridal fashion shows and live DJ and band demos, is at this expo - so save the
date and make sure you’re in attendance!
Run to End Childhood
Cancer
On September 28th,
Fun Spot America is hosting a
St. Jude Walk/Run to end childhood cancer. Orlando is one
of 65 cities nationwide that will be participating in this exciting,
family-friendly event that will help to raise funds that support the lifesaving
mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is leading the way
the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other deadly
diseases. Register today, form a team and get involved while you help raise
money to fund St. Jude finding cures and saving children.
From 11am to 10pm on
September 29th,
Icon Park will be
putting on a
free event for all the
foodies in Orlando! Come out for the day and enjoy live music, entertainment,
eating contests, prizes and more! Plus, experience authentic, traditional
cuisine from countries from all around the world! Beer, wine, food and drinks
from Puerto Rico, Colombia, Italy, Spain, Chile, Peru, Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Middle Eastern, India, USA, Venezuela, Thailand and more.
This is said to be one
of the biggest and finest culinary events in Orlando, and with free admission
and parking, there is no reason to miss it!
September is here and we’re excited for a month
full of family fun, food, festivals, and a little bit of fear as we patiently
wait for Fall! Check out our
upcoming events and be sure you mark your calendar so you don’t miss a
thing.