ORLANDO – November 03, 2026 -- Orlando's holiday season runs from early November into January, with theme park parties, light displays and a free snowy festival. The city also made WalletHub's list of Best Warm-Weather Winter Holiday Destinations.

MIAMI – November 02, 2026 -- Open enrollment for 2027 ACA health plans started Sunday, November 1, and runs through January 15, 2027, in states that use the federal Marketplace. Shoppers who want coverage starting January 1 should enroll by December 15.

New federal rules change how you sign up

Shoppers must now approve their agent through a one-time text or email link. People new to the Marketplace may also need to verify their identity.

ORLANDO – October 30, 2026 -- SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration returns to its Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio parks from early November into early January, and it is included with park admission.

Orlando brings back its orca show Miracles from Nov. 6

SeaWorld Orlando's celebration runs Nov. 6 through Jan. 4 on select dates, with millions of lights and more decorations than ever before. Miracles pairs a holiday soundtrack with orcas, and Annual Pass Members get an exclusive presentation time.

LOS ANGELES – October 29, 2026 -- Bluevua, maker of countertop reverse osmosis water filters that need no plumbing or installation, is sponsoring all 36 Orlando Solar Bears regular-season home games. It is the company's first partnership with a professional sports organization.

Sponsorship started with the October 18 home opener

The deal began with the team's home opener on October 18, 2026. Over the season, Bluevua will run in-arena branding, digital and social content, branded giveaways, fan events and community initiatives.

ORLANDO – October 29, 2026 -- Florida families facing food insecurity can get help with Thanksgiving dinner through The JOY FM's T-Shirts for Turkeys food drive, which Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric is sponsoring as presenting sponsor again this year.

Munich – October 28, 2026 -- Orlando offers winter sun beyond the theme parks, with outdoor adventures, art festivals running from January 15 to March 1, and open-air dining, according to tourism board Visit Orlando.

Wekiva Springs and Gatorland put the adventure outdoors

Wekiva Springs State Park lets visitors swim in crystal-clear water, kayak and try stand-up paddling. At Gatorland, the Screamin' Gator Zip Line runs more than 300 meters over alligators and crocodiles.

Lake Wales – October 27, 2026 -- Century Complete will release new homes at Belle Lago in Lake Wales, Florida, in mid-November 2026, with prices starting in the low $300s and a limited number of lakeview homesites.

Seven floor plans range from 1,666 to 2,467 square feet

The community has 85 single-family homesites and seven one- and two-story plans. Homes have 4 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 3.5 bathrooms and 2- to 3-car garages. Open-concept layouts are standard, and select plans add studies, gamerooms, flex rooms and covered patios.

Orlando, Fla. – October 19, 2026 -- Evermore Orlando Resort is running a holiday program from Thanksgiving through January 1, 2027, with beach days, races, a foam party and a New Year's Eve lantern bash spread across its 1,100 acres.

Orlando – October 15, 2026 -- Grande Lakes Orlando opens its open-air ice-skating rink and annual Christmas Market on November 25, and reopens its renovated championship golf course on November 1 ahead of the 2026 PNC Championship.

Chanhassen – October 06, 2026 -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is running its first-ever Get Together. Give Together. Community Week from October 11 to 17, inviting members and staff at its athletic country clubs nationwide to volunteer, work out and donate to local and national causes.