ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will be buzzing over the busy Labor Day weekend.
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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.
Watch #Artemis I launch to the Moon! The broadcast will begin Saturday, Sept. 3, at 12:15pm ET (16:15 UTC) on our Twitter, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Daily Motion and https://t.co/ieGQx2G190.
— NASA (@NASA) August 31, 2022
More on how to watch the launch, ask questions and participate: https://t.co/PARh9Hvnk4 pic.twitter.com/zyc42xSaXj
• 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.
Never Go Alone.
— Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) August 16, 2022
Superfans, screamers, selfie queens and skeptics summon your scream squad to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights with 10 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, 2 live shows, and exciting attractions. FULL Haunted House, Scare Zones and Shows details below. pic.twitter.com/17i2PpY2GM
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• 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.
D.L. Hughley is performing in Orlando this week!
— Orlando Improv (@ImprovOrlando) September 1, 2022
Tickets 🎟 https://t.co/rqDxzhUp6x pic.twitter.com/ptWsiBvN1K
• 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.
Ah, nothing beats sitting back and drinking some Romulan ale with Admiral Kirk for his birthday! Just don't let the Federation know. Join us for TCM Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 40th Anniversary in theaters nationwide on September 4, 5, & 8! ➡️ https://t.co/lHeTWtkqMw pic.twitter.com/w8nquTQnoQ
— Fathom Events (@fathomevents) September 1, 2022
• 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.
It’s time to hit the road with @DisneyOnIce! 🗺 What show will we see you at? #AmwayCenter #RoadTripAdventures pic.twitter.com/mpaMBmkA1R
— Amway Center (@AmwayCenter) September 2, 2022
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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.
THIS WEEKEND! FLORIDA! ST PETERSBURG! ORLANDO!GEORGIA! ATLANTA! GRAB THOSE TICKETS QUICK AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MELT YOUR FACES. BUT, LIKE, IN A FRIENDLY WAY. pic.twitter.com/JBQavjC4ve
— StreetlightManifesto (@SManifesto) August 30, 2022
• 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.
Say hello to your 27th Annual K92.3 ALL STAR JAM lineup! 😉 ft. @DanAndShay @JellyRoll615 @Michaelraymusic @m10penny @nikomoon and @haileywhitters 🔥 pic.twitter.com/XnAF53m7nX
— K92.3 Orlando (@K923Orlando) July 29, 2022
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