Events in Alafaya today

Orlando Speed World Dragway hosts a family friendly night of drag racing that welcomes all ages. Participants can test and tune everything from trucks and minivans to cars, motorcycles, and dedicated race cars. Spectators can watch a steady stream of runs down the strip while enjoying food and drinks from the OSW Cafe. General admission is $20, racer admission is $30, and kids under 10 are admitted free. Adrenaline is free.

At Gators Dockside Waterford Lakes, five rounds of bingo offer pay as you play excitement, with all money collected in each round returned as prizes. Cards for the first three rounds are $2 each, and the last two rounds are $5 each. Seating is first come, first served, so arriving early helps secure a good spot. Bring exact cash to make purchasing cards quick and easy. Enjoy a casual night out with friends and try your luck at the cash prizes.

Bring that stack of sprues and minis for an evening focused on reducing the pile of shame. Whether you are assembling or painting, it is a relaxed chance to hang out and have fun while making progress on your projects. Some materials will be available in limited quantities.

Empire Trivia presents a lively team quiz night at the Marketplace at Avalon Park, where friendly competition meets plenty of laughs and delicious options from Marketplace vendors. Participation is free, and the top three teams earn prizes, with four additional opportunities to win even more. Form a team, enjoy dinner while you test your knowledge, and aim for bragging rights. No registration is required, just arrive ready to play.

Bring a truck, minivan, car, motorcycle, or dedicated race car for an open test and tune session at Orlando Speed World Dragway. The atmosphere is family friendly and welcoming to all ages, with nonstop passes down the strip and food and drinks available from the OSW Cafe. Spectators can enjoy a wide mix of machines while drivers dial in their setups. General admission is $20.00, racer admission is $30.00, and children under 10 are admitted free. Expect a high energy night of drag racing with plenty of thrills included.

Adam Sean and Ryan Perez bring a wide range of crowd favorites to County Line Moose Lodge 2427. Audience requests are welcome, and the aim is a lively atmosphere filled with good times from start to finish.

Neon Nights at Funtastic turns Funtastic Depot into a neon-lit celebration with live DJs, glow effects, and access to all attractions included. Families, teens, and groups of friends can jump, dance, and compete as they move from arcade games to climbing walls, then wrap it all up with a show-stopping grand finale. More than a typical trampoline park visit, it delivers a fresh, high-energy way to enjoy the entire space.

Little Big Town appears live in concert at the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando.

Little Big Town performs at the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando, Florida.

Friends get in free on weekends with this offer. Present this event at the front desk during check in and your friend's usual $15 guest fee will be waived. Attendees must be 18 or older, and all club rules apply. For complete details, ask the club.

Participants gather at Avalon Park Gym for a group ride on the Fort route with three pace groups. The A group is a drop ride at 22 mph or faster and covers about 60 miles. The B group targets 19 to 21 mph on the same route, with options ranging from 35 to 60 miles. The C group aims for 16 to 19 mph and offers the same 35 to 60 mile choices. An additional I-way option is available at roughly 20 to 23 miles.

Designed for golfers aiming to swing with more power and stay healthy, this evidence-based small group session targets power through rotation and greater resilience to injuries. Space is limited.

At Orlando Speed World Dragway, TRC Night Meet packs a full slate of motorsport excitement with drag and roll racing, drifting, a car show, high-energy bike stunts, and plenty of food trucks, plus a music-filled food truck block party. New entry improvements are in place, including expedited lanes for pre-purchased tickets and an additional gate to speed up access. Early entry is available for racers, VIP parking, and vendors, with spectators entering later. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate. Discounted pre-registration pricing includes $25 for a single spectator and $50 for VIP parking with admission, with limited VIP availability. Event-day gate pricing is $30 for a single spectator and $60 for VIP parking with admission. Kids 10 and under are free. Drivers can opt for a $50 Racer Tech Card, which covers both drag and roll racing and includes driver admission, or a $60 Drift Tech Card. Racer and spectator entry maps are available, and the TRC Mobile App, Trofii Racing, will be used for racer communications. Drifting runs by class with sessions for C, A, and B groups, followed by open grid time, and the oval track remains open grid throughout the event. Drag and roll racing feature casual fun runs for enthusiasts and competitors alike.

TCU travels to Orlando to face UCF in a clash of contrasting approaches, with the Knights leaning on pace and an energized home crowd while the Horned Frogs rely on physical play and a defense-first mindset. Conference positioning is in play, and the atmosphere is known to stay loud from the first snap through the last possession, so a few pivotal drives could decide the outcome.

Salud y Salsa returns as the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Central Florida Chapter presents its third annual Hispanic Heritage celebration. This festive gathering highlights the richness of Hispanic culture while supporting NAHN’s mission to advance the nursing profession, promote health in Hispanic communities, and cultivate the next generation of Hispanic nurse leaders. Guests can enjoy salsa dancing and meaningful connections, with support helping continue efforts in education, advocacy, mentorship, and scholarships. Early bird tickets are available for $8.

Lady Transylvania hosts an evening of Transylvanian music and tales, with complimentary food provided.

Blanchard Park hosts a welcoming race day featuring a half marathon, 10k, 5k, a 1 mile option, and a kids dash. The morning begins with packet pickup, then the kids dash participants gather at the start line and are guided to their starting area. The National Anthem precedes the main race start. Live results and awards are available at the registration tent after you cross the finish line. Registration for the half marathon, 10k, and 5k includes a custom bib, a designer race shirt, and a finisher medal, plus chip timing with live results and awards, free event photos, and complimentary snacks at the finish. The 1 mile is untimed and also includes a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal. The kids dash is an untimed run for ages 10 and under, and it comes with a mini bib, a youth-sized shirt, and a medal crafted for the dash. Children may participate in the kids dash at no cost if they choose to forgo the race swag. Youth pricing is available for the 5k and 10k, with entries for ages 12 and under priced at $17. The event is designed to be family friendly, inclusive, and encouraging for every pace so you can run your race, your way.

Gather to play Warhammer games, including 40K, Necromunda, Old World, and others.

Experience a Halloween-themed soca choreography workshop set to "Witch Doctor" by Machel Montano, featuring high-energy movement, grounded rhythms, and performance coaching that brings out the song's playful folklore. The session welcomes dancers of every level. Take part in studio at Lorraine's Dance Studio or participate online through Facebook Live. If attending live is not possible, a replay will be available so the choreography can be learned on your own schedule. There is an opportunity to perform this routine in the "Night of the Wicked" showcase at Lorraine's Dance Studio. Rehearsals will be scheduled later and held in person, and a dress rehearsal is required. Pricing is $40 with preregistration and $55 afterward. Payment can be sent to the instructor via Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or Zelle. Online participants submit payment and access the private Facebook group for the workshop. In-studio participants will complete a waiver upon arrival. Payments are due before class begins. Once class has started, fees are nonrefundable, and no refunds or credits are issued for missed workshops or tardiness.