Orlando in August – Heat, Rain & Theme Park Guide

Food & Wine adds more than 25 global marketplaces to EPCOT, plus Eat to the Beat concerts and optional seminars. Late August and September weekdays see lighter crowds, while October weekends are popular with locals. Tasting portions and drinks can add up, so using a budget or prepaid card is helpful. Dining packages for concert seating often sell out ahead of time.

This large indoor expo at the Orange County Convention Center gathers 150+ exhibitors plus bounce houses, character meet-and-greets, and live kids’ shows. It is ideal for families seeking resources on schools, camps, and services while children enjoy activities in air conditioning. Weekend hours are busiest mid-morning to mid-afternoon; buying tickets in advance speeds entry.

At the Central Florida Fairgrounds, Taste of the Caribbean showcases dishes like jerk chicken, doubles, and mofongo, along with cooking competitions and live Caribbean music. It suits food lovers and those interested in regional cultures. Early August is hot and humid, and much of the event is outdoors, so visitors should expect strong sun, occasional showers, and festival-style seating.

Select evenings from mid-August feature an after-hours Halloween event at Magic Kingdom with trick-or-treat stations, a themed parade, stage show, and special fireworks. Capacity is limited, making ride waits shorter than daytime. Tickets sell out, especially near Halloween. Costumes are welcome for all ages, and weather remains hot at the start of the season, cooling by late October.

A mid-size convention focused on comic book artists and classic pop culture, Orlando Comic Expo takes place at a convention hotel. It suits collectors and fans who prefer smaller crowds than MegaCon. Vendor rooms offer vintage comics and merchandise, and themed costume contests run each day. Parking is on-site but limited when the hotel is also busy with other events.

This smaller J’ouvert event near Orlando focuses on early-morning soca, paint, and powder festivities. It is aimed at adults comfortable with messy, high-energy celebrations. Attendees arrive in older clothes and usually book tickets in advance. As it takes place outside standard hours, transport should be planned carefully, with rideshare or designated drivers arranged in advance.