Check Out The September 2021 Orlando Calendar
Check out some fun events happening around Central Florida this September!
Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party has everyone’s favorite Disney characters on a fanciful quest to find Tinker Bell. FELD ENTERTAINMENT
SPECIAL EVENTS
ENCHANTED FAIRY DOORS
Through Sept. 5: Find the 20 one-of-a-kind, whimsical fairy doors scattered throughout the 50-acre garden. $10 adults, $5 for children 4-17 years. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org
SEAWORLD’S ELECTRIC OCEAN
Through Sept. 6: Stay late and immerse yourself in a visual and musical experience with DJs, a dance party, food, beverages and fun. End the night with a fireworks and fountains spectacular that brings the brilliance of the ocean to the sky above. Included with admission; reservations required. 407-545-5550. seaworld.com
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Through Nov. 20: Take a taste tour around the world at marketplaces featuring authentic global cuisine and beverages while enjoying the sights and sounds at entertainment spots located throughout the World Showcase. disneyworld.disney.go.com
DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS MICKEY’S SEARCH PARTY
Sept. 3-5: Mickey and Minnie Mouse welcome some of their closest friends and talented skaters, acrobats and performers in this innovative, interactive show. Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m., Sunday 1 p.m. Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7000. amwaycenter.com
HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
Sept. 3-Oct. 31: It’s that time of year, when Universal Studios hopes to scare you right out of your socks. This being the 30th anniversary, the evil minds behind the scenes have been working overtime to create the best of the worst experiences you can imagine, including terrifying haunted houses, sinister scare zones, outrageous live entertainment and—when you least suspect it—visits from Jack the Clown. orlando.halloweenhorrornights.com
AN EVENING WITH ANTONI
Sept. 10: Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski’s “Let’s Do Dinner” book tour comes to Orlando for an inclusive and accessible approach to food with demos and conversations with the audience. 8 p.m. The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org
COUNTRY THUNDER
Sept. 10-12: The country music superfest returns with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Eric Church, Dierks Bentley and Old Dominion. All 2020 tickets will be honored. Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee. 866-388-0007. countrythunder.com
GLOBAL PEACE FILM FESTIVAL
Sept. 21-26: The International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, marks the start of the 19th Annual Global Peace Film Festival, which presents a selection of feature-length and short films at various locations in Winter Park. Themes include civil and human rights, environmental and social justice, immigration, LGBTQ+, and music. There will be both ticketed and free opportunities to watch a virtual rendition Sept. 27-Oct. 1 on the website. peacefilmfest.org
SHEN YUN 2021
Sept. 22-26: Explore the culture of China through a performance combining ancient legends with technological innovations and historically authentic costumes with animated backdrops. Classical Chinese dance tells the story of diverse ethnic and folk traditions. Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org
DUDE PERFECT 2021 TOUR
Sept. 23: A small empire of good-natured sports one-upmanship grew from a simple declaration from one friend to another: “If I make this shot, you owe me lunch.” And thus was born Dude Perfect, five friends from Texas who travel the world making seemingly impossible trick shots. 7 p.m. Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7900. amwaycenter.com
MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS PUPPY PAW-TY
Sept. 25: Bring your fur baby to this “edutainment” museum and snap artistic, mind-bending, Instagram-worthy photos of you and your best pal having a furry good time. 8-11 a.m. Reservations required and may be booked on the website. Museum of Illusions Orlando, 8441 International Drive. 386-256-1001. orlando.museumofillusions.us
PAW PATROL LIVE! THE GREAT PIRATE ADVENTURE
Sept. 25-26: The pups of Paw Patrol rescue Adventure Bay’s mayor, who has fallen into a deep and mysterious cavern, and find a secret pirate map that leads them on an epic adventure. Saturday 11 a.m., 3 and 6:30 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m., 3 p.m. Addition Financial Arena, 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando. 407-823-3070. additionfiarena.com
SALSA Y SAZON
Sept. 26: The Latin food and music festival returns with a day full of family fun. Artists include Oscar D’Leon, Andy Montanez, Eddy Herrera, Fulanito and Brenda K. Starr. Gates open at noon. Children 12 and under admitted free. Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St., Orlando. 407-774-2626. tickeri.com
JOYBOX
Through October: Experience joy in this interactive art exhibition in downtown Orlando designed around everything happy. Joybox is the second installment of a yearlong program of immersive arts events from Creative City Project, the team behind the popular interactive IMMERSE arts performance shows. creativecityproject.com
