It's another lovely weekend in Orlando. So how are you going to spend it? Every week, we update our list of events and things to do around town. But what if you're in a hurry and need this weekend's top picks? You've come to the right place.
This Weekend in Orlando, January 23-25, 2026
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Dates: January 24 to February 15
- Showtimes: 1 p.m., 7 p.m., & 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center
- Cost: Tickets start at $62.32
Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before with this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes). When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage.
Orlando Beer Week Meetup at Zymarium Meadery
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 6 pm-8 pm
- Location: Zymarium Meadery, Orlando
This kickoff event for Orlando Beer Week brings the local beer community together at Orlando’s first meadery for an evening of conversation, connection, and craft beverages. It marks the group’s first meetup of 2026 and sets the tone for a full week of brewery-focused events around the city.
Starry, Starry Night: A Celebration Of Art And Science
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 11am-8:30pm
- Location: Bok Tower, 1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales, Florida 33853
- Cost: FREE for members, $20 for non-member adults, and $10 for non-member children ages 6 – 17, FREE for Children 5 and under (Includes Admission)
Join for a magical evening under the stars, celebrating science and art! Experience the wonders of the night sky with telescopes guided by local astronomers, enjoy captivating space-themed presentations from leading experts, awesome hands-on activities, animals, connect with a NASA ambassador, and more.
Science on Tap
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026, VIP enters at 12pm, General admission from 1pm-4pm
- Location: Orlando Science Center
- Cost: Tickets start at $25 per person
Hop in for an afternoon of brews, food, and science while supporting a good cause! This fundraiser features over 30 local breweries from around Central Florida who will be sampling some of their best brews. Enjoy this family-friendly event as you sip your way through interactive science demos, challenge your kids or your friends to fun lawn games, and delight in a few tasty treats purchased from several popular food trucks. Proceeds from this event enable Orlando Science Center to inspire science learning for all through engaging experiences that build important skills and illustrate the power of science to address real-world challenges. This event is open to all ages, but minors must be supervised at all times. Minors 16 years or older must have a valid “Designated Driver/No Alcohol” ticket and be with a paying 21+ guest to enter.
Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival
- Date: Saturday, January 24 – Sunday, January 25, 2026, 9am-5pm
- Location: Valentine Park, 1511 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763
- Cost: $12 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-12, FREE for children 3 and under, and $10 for dogs
The Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival returns for its 41st year with a full weekend celebration of Florida’s most beloved marine mammals. This family-friendly festival brings the community together with wildlife education, environmental exhibits, local vendors, food, and live entertainment.
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
- Date: January 16 – February 23, 2026
- Location: EPCOT, Walt Disney World Resort, 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Celebrate creativity in all forms at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts, a 39-day seasonal event featuring immersive visual art installations, live performing arts, including the Disney on Broadway concert series, hands-on interactive experiences, and an international array of art-inspired culinary offerings.
ILLUMINATE at Aquatica Orlando
- Date: Select nights, November 15, 2025 – January 30, 2026 (EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND)
- Location: Aquatica Orlando, 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL
- Cost: $25 – $30; parking $15 additional
Experience a whole new glow at Aquatica this holiday season. ILLUMINATE transforms the park into a walk-through light spectacular filled with themed zones, glowing sculptures, and cozy surprises like s’mores fire pits, and signature cocktails. Each area offers its own music, mood, and interactive elements — perfect for date nights, friends’ outings, or festive family fun. Slides and water attractions remain closed, allowing guests to explore the park’s illuminated pathways at a relaxed pace.
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