Friday:
Free Friday Night – Morse Museum – 4 to 8 pm
Every Friday from tonight until April, the museum will give free admission and extend its hours with live music, curator tours and art demonstrations on select nights. For more info: morsemuseum.org
First Friday Art Show – FAVO – 5 to 9 pm
Once a month, the artists of Faith Arts Village Orlando throw open the doors to their studios inviting the community to browse their work. This month, all proceeds from sales will benefit Easter Seals. For more info: facebook.com/events/967896446689985
Marina Jurica Farewll Cabaret – Winter Park Playhouse – 7:30 pm
It's the farewell solo cabaret performance for local celebrity meteorologist and professional vocalist, Marina Jurica, who is leaving Central Florida for California soon. For tickets and more info: app.arts-people.com
Saturday:
Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Fair – Tavares – 10 am to 5 pm
In honor of the 15th anniversary and the 5th of November, this year's theme is Guy Fawkes and the celebration is about history's bad boys. For more info: facebook.com/events/1240645809302549
Taste of Orlando – Waterford Lakes Town Center – 11 am to 4 pm
A family-oriented festival with food and beverage samples, live music, a business expo, shopping and children’s activities. For more info: waterfordlakestowncenter.com
Viva Alfa Romeo Car Show – Celebration – 1 am to 3 pm
Alfa Romeo has introduced its new supercar, the 4C Coupe, and this year Fiat introduces a new Fiat 124 built in cooperation with Mazda. For more info: celebrationtowncenter.com
Beer, Bacon & BBQ Festival – Altamonte Springs – 2 to 7 pm
Pay homage to the glorious pig and to tasty craft brews as you sip your way through the festival with over 40 craft beers and some of Central Florida’s most delicious restaurants offering their best bacon and BBQ inspired eats. For more info: facebook.com/events/328084734210102
Sunday:
Tour of Homes – College Park – 1 to 5 pm
The Lake Ivanhoe section of Orlando’s College Park neighborhood is the focus of this year’s home tour, which also includes en plein air artists painting on site, music, local vendors and antique cars. For more info: mycpna.org
Fashion Fest 360 – I-Drive 360 – 2 to 9 pm
Kick off Orlando International Fashion Week at the Orlando Eye with fashion shows, live entertainment, and shopping expo. For tickets and more info: orlandointernationalfashionweek.com
La Salsa Vive – Amway Center – 6 to 9 pm
Four of the finest examples of Salsa performers will assemble on one stage to bring the Caribbean rhythm to Orlando. For more tickets and more info: facebook.com/events/578047952401855
Multi-Day Events:
Electric Daisy Carnival – Downtown Orlando – Fri & Sat 1 pm to midnight
The former site of Tinker Field, next to Camping World Stadium, is transformed into a neon dreamscape with lots of lights, live music, interactive artwork, carnival rides, circus performers and more. For more info: orlando.electricdaisycarnival.com
Halifax Art Festival – Daytona Beach – Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 10 am to 4 pm
Florida’s second-oldest art festival expects more than 45,000 people plus more than 250 artists and artisans from across the country. There’s also live entertainment, a student art competition and children’s activities. For more info: halifaxartfestival.org
Holiday Open House at the Winery – Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards – Sat 10 am to 5 pm, Sun 11 am to 5pm
Welcome the holiday season with hot mulled wine and lots of specials in the wine shop, browse works by local artists and crafters, and enjoy live music. For more info: lakeridgewinery.com
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