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9 things to do this weekend: Labor Day beaches, Artemis launch and Halloween haunts

9 things to do this weekend: Labor Day beaches, Artemis launch and Halloween haunts

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will be buzzing over the busy Labor Day weekend.

Read: ‘It’s booming’: Florida’s Space Coast is roaring with rocket launches

If you’re still looking to make plans, here are 9 things to do:

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• 1) NASA’s Artemis 1 rocket launch

After a launch attempt was scrubbed on Monday, NASA will try to launch its new mega moon rocket on Saturday. Artemis 1 is set to launch from Florida’s Space Coast at 2:17 p.m.

• 2) Beautiful beach days

Labor Day is the last chance for some families take an end-of-summer trip. Many will be flocking to Florida’s beaches this weekend to enjoy some fun in the sun. Drier air should help lower afternoon storm chances too.

• 3) ‘Halloween Horror Nights’ begins

Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights start this weekend, and Friday and Saturday are already sold out. Tickets are still available for select nights until the end of October.

Watch: Labor Day travel surge expected at Orlando International Airport this weekend

• 4) D.L. Hughley at Orlando Improv

Stand-up comedy legend D.L. Hughley, one of the original “Kings of Comedy,” has several performances at Orlando Improv over the weekend.

• 5) ‘Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan’ 40th Anniversary

Several movie theaters in Central Florida will have showings this weekend of “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” People are celebrating the film’s 40th anniversary, with tickets available to see the director’s cut on the big screen.

• 6) Disney On Ice at Amway Center

Disney On Ice will bring its “Road Trip Adventurers” show to the Amway Center from Friday though Monday. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends embark on a wild ride to your favorite Disney destinations.

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• 7) Streetlight Manifesto at Hard Rock Live Orlando

Streetlight Manifesto will perform at Hard Rock Live Orlando on Saturday starting at 8 p.m.

• 8) 5th Annual Orlando African Fashion Show

The 5th annual Orlando African Fashion Show will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at 5 p.m. Sunday.

• 9) K92.3 All-Star Jam

Country duo Dan and Shay will headline the K92.3 All-Star Jam on Sunday starting at 8 p.m.

The radio station K92.3 is owned by the same parent company as Channel 9 News.

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