40+ Best Things to do in Orlando in May: Events and More!

Memorial Day Weekend is this weekend! There's something for everyone locally, with spring festivals, the first week of Orlando Fringe, crafty date nights, and more! Check out our curated list of things to do in Orlando this week.

Updated multiple times each week by Kelly Lamano Diaz and Zoe Joiner.

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Memorial Day Crown Royal Tasting

  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Location: The Whiskey, 7563 West Sand Lake Road

Head to The Whiskey for a special Memorial Day evening featuring an exclusive guided tasting of 4 premium Crown Royal Whisky expressions along with curated bites, and rich storytelling. This elevated experience will showcase four standout pours ranging from approachable favorites to rare aged selections, all thoughtfully paired with curated bites and hosted in an intimate setting limited to only 30 guests. Inspired by the spirit of Memorial Day, the evening is designed to honor legacy, celebrate community, and create meaningful moments around exceptional whisky. Ticketholders will receive a take-home bottle based on their selected ticket tier.

Head to The Whiskey in Orlando for an awesome Crown Royal Pairing Experience on Memorial Day
Head to The Whiskey for an awesome Crown Royal Pairing Experience on Memorial Day

Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life

  • Dates: Wednesdays – Saturdays, at 5:30pm and 8pm, & Sundays at 1:30pm and 4pm
  • Location: Disney Springs

Set your imagination in motion with Drawn to Life, a love letter to the art of Disney animation. In this first-ever creative collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney, journey into a whimsical world of animation where an animator’s desk becomes the stage and drawings come alive. It’s the magic of Walt Disney Animation interpreted through dazzling performances and the acrobatic mastery of Cirque du Soleil. Live on stage, only at Disney Springs.

AquaGlow at Aquatica

  • Dates: Now through September 26, 2026
  • Location: Aquatica Orlando

Your favorite family-friendly nighttime splash party, AquaGlow, returns to Aquatica on select nights, bringing back everything you love: high-energy dance parties, dazzling laser light shows, and unlimited complimentary soft drinks to keep you refreshed all night long. In addition to low wait times and a complimentary commemorative bracelet, there will now be early admission at 4pm — that’s TWO more hours added to your night during this exclusive, limited-capacity, family-friendly event!

AquaGlow at Aquatica is a fun thing to do as a couple in Orlando
AquaGlow returns to Aquatica this May 15 – September 26!

The Winter Park Playhouse presents: United Groove: An Evening of Funk, Blues and Soul

  • Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7pm
  • Location: The Winter Park Library Edyth Bush Theatre, 1052 West Morse Blvd., Winter Park

As part of their Sounds of the World Series, The Winter Park Playhouse presents – United Groove: An Evening of Funk, Blues and Soul! This event shines a spotlight on the diverse and unique talent in the Central Florida community by celebrating Black Music Month and featuring the popular band United Groove. Specializes in R&B, Soul, Reggae, Smooth Jazz, Motown and Funk, United Groove puts on a high energy and exciting show with plenty of crowd interaction; Free to attend.

United Groove presented by Winter Park Playhouse is June 11 in Orlando

Events This Week: Things to Do May 18 – May 24, 2026

Orlando Fringe

  • Dates: Now through May 25, 2026
  • Location: Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E Rollins St, Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32803
  • Cost: Varies

The annual international theatre festival is back with 2 weeks of live entertainment, unique theatre experiences, visual art displays, kid-friendly shows and activities, and a celebration of independent artists. It is the oldest Fringe festival in the US and, with its lottery-based selection, offers a variety of experiences you won’t find anywhere else. 100% of ticket sales go to artists.

19th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival

  • Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 12pm-2am
  • Location: West End Trading Company 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
  • Cost: $64-$108

The storm returns. The 19th Annual Hurricane Party takes over Sanford, Florida with a full-scale ska-punk blowout featuring over 20 bands from across the scene. For nearly two decades, Hurricane Party has been a gathering point for loud guitars, blasting horns, and nonstop energy bringing together fans, friends, and bands for a weekend that’s equal parts chaos and community. This event is ages 16+ until 10pm. Ages 21+ after 10pm.

Madilynn's Craft Coffee Shop Grand Re-Opening

  • Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Location: Madilynn's Craft Coffee Shop, 1022 10th St, St Cloud, FL 34769
  • Cost: FREE admission

Celebrate the grand re-opening of Madilynn's Craft Coffee Shop in their new space! Featuring spin to win, free pastries, free coffee, and live music.

AltSocial Wellness Club

  • Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026, 10am-1pm
  • Location: The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837
  • Cost: Starting at $40

AltSocial is a high-energy wellness experience designed to bring people together through movement, recovery, music, and real community. It is about good vibes, good people, and creating a social experience that leaves you feeling better than when you arrived. Guests can expect cold plunges, saunas, group fitness, recovery, music, wellness activations, and a vibrant social atmosphere, all paired with the elevated feel of a luxury resort escape.

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K-Pop & Coffee

  • Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Location: Axum Coffee, 146 W Plant St, Ste 110, Winter Garden, FL 34787
  • Cost: FREE admission

Enjoy an afternoon of chill K-Pop vibes, a Korean-inspired drink menu, and a pop-up shop of all the best goodies, including albums, PCs, accessories, and more!

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

  • Dates: Now through June 1, 2026
  • Location: EPCOT, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
  • Cost: Included with park admission. A park reservation may be required, based on admission type.

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is here! The festival celebrates spring with fresh flavors, vibrant topiaries, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy gardens, unique exhibits, and living sculptures of Disney characters, as well as a butterfly observation, Blossoms of Fragrance, a whimsical playground at Playalong Bay, and Camp Get Out ‘N' Play Garden, a camp-themed garden.

Explore more: Springtime Festivals in Orlando

More Featured Events

Wantilan Luau

  • Weekly dinner show – Saturdays 6pm – 8:30pm
  • Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
  • $99* Adults, $45* Children (ages 3- 9) -*Tax and ticketing fees apply

Get away to the islands with our festive Hawaiian feast and dinner show, featuring an authentic Polynesian fest, live island music, and captivating hula and fire dancers. The evening features a tropical, all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet. You may even get the chance to show off your own hula skills! It’s a true island party – perfect for a date night, special occasions and celebrations.

Tickets available here.

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Next Week: Things to Do May 25 – May 31, 2026

Memorial Day at Sanford

  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026, 9am-12pm
  • Location: Veterans Memorial Park
  • Cost: FREE

Honor and preserve the legacy of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and members of the Coast Guard, our heroic guardians of freedom, who gave their lives in service to this Country.

Explore more: 23 Fun Things to do this Memorial Day Weekend in Orlando

35+ Crafters Social

  • Date: Monday, May 25, 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Location: Zymarium Meadery, 1121 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
  • Cost: FREE

Come solo or bring a friend – all are welcome! We will have introductions, conversation starters, fun little crafts to bring out your creative side, and the bar will be open for purchases from Zymarium!

Forgotten Broadway

  • Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Doors open at 6pm, show at 7pm
  • Location: Judson's Live, 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Cost: Tickets start at $29.50

Unscripted and unpredictable, this improv comedy spectacular heads to our stage once again. Experience a one-of-a-kind evening as “forgotten” Broadway stars—portrayed by Orlando’s top improvisers—take center stage in a completely off-the-cuff revue. Using audience suggestions, these performers will create legendary Broadway showtunes and storylines on the spot. No two shows are the same, and your ideas help write the script in this hilarious hit series.

Book Swap Sip & Shop

  • Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 7pm-9pm
  • Location: The New Romantics, 3018 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
  • Cost: FREE admission, 21+ with a Yelp profile

Join for an evening of sweet reads and sweet treats! Bring a beloved book to exchange and discover your next page-turner. Sip and shop with local dessert favorites, including Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream, Bang Bang Bakehouse, Skip's Sips, and more! Get crafty with a hands-on activity and take home your own creation. Plus, snag exclusive Yelp swag and 15% off your purchase at The New Romantics and Poppy the Book Truck! This is a 21+ event.

Paint and Sip: Forward/Slash Distillery

  • Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Location: Forward/Slash Distillery, 650 S Capen Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
  • Cost: $50 per person, includes 1 free drink

Sip, socialize, and create in one of Winter Park’s most distinctive craft cocktail spaces! Arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in, grab a drink from the bar (ticket price includes 1 free drink), get smocked, and find your seat.

Summer Spectacular: Kick-Off Party

  • Date: Friday, May 29, 2026, 5pm-8pm
  • Location: Dave & Buster's, 8986 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
  • Cost: FREE admission, $20+ for Powercard with 75 chips

Join for an exclusive preview of what’s in store for Summer Spectacular to kick off the season with an unforgettable celebration. Enjoy games, exciting prizes, an ice cream station, and so much more! This event is FREE to attend! But if you’re looking to level up your experience, you can upgrade to include a Powercard with 75 chips + unlimited video game play for only $20 plus tax! This offer will not be available in-store, so don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to have even more fun!

The Salty Do-Knot Night

  • Date: Friday, May 29, 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Location: The Salty – Audubon Park, 3025 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
  • Cost: FREE

Bring your thread, yarn, and needles for a night of all things fiber arts: crochet, knit, needlepoint, cross stitch, and more!

The Great Kowboy Crawl 2026

  • Date: Friday, May 29, 2026, 6pm-9pm
  • Location: Downtown Kissimmee, 421 Broadway, Kissimmee, FL 34741
  • Cost: $25 for 2 tickets

Grab your boots, round up your crew, and get ready to sip your way through Downtown Kissimmee. Each stop includes a challenge, a game, or trivia.

Florida Stationery Fest

  • Date: Friday – Sunday, May 29 – 31, 2026, 10am-4pm
  • Location: The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32809
  • Cost: Tickets starting at $26.75

Get ready, stationery lovers, the Sunshine State is about to host its very first Florida Stationery Fest! Join for three inspiring days dedicated to everything stationery — from washi tape and stickers to journals, pens, and creative tools that spark joy. Bringing together paper lovers, planners, artists, and makers for a colorful, hands-on experience filled with inspiration and community.

Pick Up Sports Social

  • Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Location: MLK Jr. Park Pickleball Courts, 1061 W Comstock Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
  • Cost: FREE

Come join this free outdoor Pickleball event! Complimentary refreshments will also be provided.

Petals in Motion Walk Club

  • Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 8:30am-11am
  • Location: The Burrow Cafe and Play, 618 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
  • Cost: FREE

Join for a soft, social morning designed to bring women together through movement, connection, and community, intentionally created for those who want to meet like-minded women, build friendships, and enjoy a feel-good start to the day! The group will walk 1.5 miles at a relaxed, easy pace, making it perfect for all levels. Stroller- and kid-friendly. Whether you’re coming solo, with a friend, or with your little ones, this space is designed to feel welcoming, safe, and inclusive!

Orlando Vendor Market & Car Show

  • Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 9am-12pm
  • Location: Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando, 635 Century Point, Lake Mary, FL 32746
  • Cost: FREE

The fun starts with free coffee and pastries while supplies last and the Vendor Market goes until 2pm. The event includes the Vendor Market (9am-2pm), Caffeine & Chrome Car Show (9am-Noon), and Women In Wheels Car Show (Noon-2pm). Bring the whole family and check out the classic cars and support local small businesses.

Pridefest Kissimmee

  • Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026, 2pm-7pm
  • Location: Kissimmee Lakefront Park, 201 Lakeview Drive, Kissimmee, 34741
  • Cost: FREE admission

Pridefest Kissimmee is a community event that celebrates the diversity and contributions of our local LGBTQIA+ community. The event aims to promote inclusion, raise awareness, and bring people together in a welcoming environment. Join for a day of live performances, activities, and local vendors celebrating pride.

Milk Mart

  • Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026, 12pm-6pm
  • Location: Robinson St and Bumby Ave intersection of The Milk District
  • Cost: FREE

Orlando's largest local art and food festival is back, celebrating its 10th birthday! Enjoy hundreds of artists, chefs, small businesses, and friends. Join for live music, unique art and vintage, incredible food, and enough cocktail, mocktail, and craft beer options to keep your hand chilled the entire time.

Weekly Ongoing Orlando Events

TPD Night Market

  • Dates: Thursdays & Fridays, 6pm-10pm
  • Location: Thornton Park District, 23 S Osceola Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Cost: FREE admission

Check out unique local makers and artists at this weekly market in Thornton Park!

Access for All

  • Dates: Third Thursday of Every Month, 10am-8pm
  • Location: Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803
  • Cost: FREE admission

Enjoy free admission to the Orlando Museum of Art during Access for All, a monthly free day dedicated to the community featuring extended hours, special programs, and opportunities to connect with art. Guests can take part in drop-in sketching with provided materials and join a docent-led Highlights Tour at 7:00pm. By removing financial barriers, this program ensures that more people can experience the joy and inspiration of art in Orlando. Also, every third Thursday, you can ride SunRail to OMA for FREE. As part of the partnership, SunRail riders can present their ticket at the museum’s Visitor Information desk to receive a pass to ride SunRail for FREE to the next Access for All event. Museum guests must show their free ride pass to the SunRail conductor to receive a complimentary fare to and from the AdventHealth Station, which is a five-minute walk from the museum. The pass will only be valid for specified dates.

Flamingos & Fuel Cruise Night

  • Dates: Third Thursday of Every Month, 6pm-8pm
  • Location: Flamingo Crossings Town Center, 13200 Hartzog Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
  • Cost: FREE admission

Horizon West Cars & Coffee comes out at night for Flamingos and Fuel Cruise Night at Flamingo Crossings Town Center. Any make, model, or year of car or truck is welcome. Hang out in this area of Horizon West and enjoy drinks and food at the many restaurants in Flamingo Crossings.

Weekends at the Winery

  • Dates: Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-5pm (Sat) & 11am-5pm (Sun)
  • Location: Lakeridge Winery
  • Cost: FREE admission

Head to this Central Florida winery's expansive vineyard green each weekend for delicious food, live entertainment, complimentary wine tastings/tours, and Lakeridge wines by the glass at the outdoor bar. Plus, delicious food at the Food Pavilion, as well as live music all weekend long.

Check out multiple Farmers' Markets around Orlando every weekend.

Saturday Exhibition Highlights Docent-Led Tour

  • Dates: Every Saturday, 1pm & 3pm
  • Location: Rollins Museum of Art
  • Cost: FREE

Docent-led tours of highlighted works from the season’s exhibitions at the Rollins Museum of Art.

Dinks & Drinks

  • Dates: Every Saturday, 6:30pm-9:30pm
  • Location: ClearOne Sports Centre, 4141 N. John Young Parkway, Suite 3, Orlando
  • Cost: $20 per person

Open courts for casual drop-in play. Includes 1 free drink (Beer, High Noon, or Soda). Paddle rentals are available for $5. Tennis shoes required. Different music theme each week. No partner? No experience? No problem. This is the perfect night to bring a friend, meet new people, or just vibe with the community.

Read more: Places to Play Pickleball in Orlando

Tai Chi in the Garden

  • Dates: Every Saturday, 10:30am-11:30am
  • Location: Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Dr, Winter Park
  • Cost: $15

A gentle exercise program that is composed of slow deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance health and well-being.


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Looking Ahead 2026

Bloom & Bond

  • Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Location: The Audubon Room inside East End Market, 3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
  • Cost: $35

This experience combines a guided floral activity with intentional social time, creating space for authentic connections to form naturally. This event is designed to feel low-pressure, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable. Whether you are coming solo or with a friend, you can expect a warm environment where meeting new people feels easy and natural.

Dockside Farmer's Market

  • Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 5pm-8pm
  • Location: Dockside Lake Nona, 13623 Sachs Avenue, Orlando, FL 32827
  • Cost: FREE admission

Hot outside. Cool market inside! Enjoy local makers, waterfront sunset views, midweek neighborhood fun, and air-conditioning. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from June 3 to September 2.

Luminary Market and KaleidoScope 360° Movie Night

  • Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Market – 5:30pm-9pm, Movie – 7pm
  • Location: Luminary Green Park, Creative Village, 437 North Terry Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Cost: FREE admission

Enjoy unique vendors, featuring local favorites and curated goods, all designed to celebrate and support the growing Creative Village community of residents, students and workers. In addition to the shopping experience, visitors are encouraged to stay for KaleidoScope 360°, an outdoor family-friendly movie series.

Pilates & Pastries

  • Dates: Wednesday, June 3, 9am-11am or 6pm-8pm, and Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6pm-8pm
  • Location: Genesis Health Clubs – Orlando Sportsplex, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810
  • Cost: $47 general admission, free with verified insurance

If you’ve been looking for something different to do with your girls, this is it. Movement, cake decorating, mocktails, and vibes all in one night. Enjoy a 60-minute full-body Pilates class, Nothing Bundt Cakes decorating, plus goodie bags, and a complimentary day pass to Genesis Health Club.

Lake Nona Pineapple Weekend Festival

  • Dates: Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7, 2026
  • Location: Boxi Park, 6877 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
  • Cost: FREE admission

Feel the energy all weekend long with live music, vibrant performances, and festive fun throughout Boxi Park. On Saturday, June 6, the Pineapple Festival brings Lake Nona Town Center to life with a photo op, live band, bomba dancers, stilt walkers, and more. Gather with friends and family, soak in the music and atmosphere, and keep the party going all weekend long.

10th Annual CommUnity Rainbow Run

  • Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 7am-10am
  • Location: City Hall Plaza, 400 South Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Cost: $49 – $149

The CommUNITY Rainbow Run is a 4.9k race that was started by UCF graduate students in 2017 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Pulse tragedy. Their vision was to help the community navigate the healing process, recognizing that running, walking, and spending time with others can foster connection and collective strength.

Sip & Thrift

  • Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 12pm-5pm
  • Location: À La Cart – City, 274 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Cost: FREE admission

Get ready for thrifted gems, amazing food, drinks, a live DJ & nonstop vibes!

Florida Vintage Fest

  • Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 4pm-9pm
  • Location: The Great Southern Box Company Food Hall & Bar, 2105 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804
  • Cost: FREE admission

Shop indoors and outdoors for vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more! 11 amazing food choices, music, drinks, and a ton of vintage finds.

Brick Convention: LEGO Fan Event

  • Dates: Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, June 7, 2026, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
  • Location: Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808
  • Cost: $17.46 for adults and children ages 3+, FREE for children 2 and under

BRICK CONVENTION is the Greatest LEGO® Fan Event on Earth and brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO® building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. Meet professional LEGO artists, build with thousands of LEGO bricks, see massive LEGO models, and more! A portion of the proceeds from each Brick Convention is donated to Creations for Charity.

Gettin' Glazed

  • Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Location: All Fired Up, 229 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
  • Cost: $49 general admission, free with verified insurance

Come get your hands dirty and your mind right. Gettin' Glazed is an elevated evening of ceramic painting, community, and genuine good energy. You'll paint your own ceramic piece, have it professionally fired by the team at All Fired Up, and leave with something you actually made, and a mindset to match.

Created in Community: Portraits of Pulse

  • Date: Thursday, June 11 – Sunday, August 23, 2026, 9am-5pm
  • Location: Terrace Gallery, Orlando City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801
  • Cost: FREE admission

Created in Community: Portraits of Pulse commemorates the 10-year remembrance of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy. This powerful exhibition features 49 portraits honoring the lives lost, created through a deeply collaborative community effort.

Pride and Proud Pub Crawl

  • Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026, starts at 6pm
  • Location: The Final Whistle at Thornton Park Pub, 808 East Washington, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Cost: $18.75-$22.11

Come as you are and as you want on the epic bar crawl this June. Includes admission to all participating venues, 4 complimentary Coors Lights, Tito’s Vodka cocktails, or Crown Apple shots, 2 drag shows, and a 5th complimentary cocktail at the Anthem after party.

Anime Festival Orlando 2026

  • Dates: Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21, 2026, 11am Friday through 6pm Sunday
  • Location: Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
  • Cost: $51.26$158.78

Anime Festival Orlando celebrates its 25th year as Central Florida’s favorite local anime convention, bringing fans together for a full weekend of Japanese pop culture, cosplay, and immersive entertainment. The event draws anime, manga, and gaming enthusiasts from across the region for a vibrant, fan-driven experience.

LEGO® Festival

  • Dates: July 20 – August 16, 2026
  • Location: LEGOLAND® Resorts, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884
  • Cost: Included with park tickets and passes

LEGO® Festival returns with all-new exciting headliners and returning fan favorites in the Music, Creativity, and Chill Out play zones, each packed with family fun, including: Brick build activities, Jaw-dropping LEGO models, Live shows, Superstar LEGO characters ready to make memories with you, and more!

International Vegan Food Festival

  • Dates: Saturday, July 25 & October 24, 2026, 2pm-8pm
  • Location: Wall Street Plaza, 25 Wall Street, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Cost: FREE admission

Join for a mouthwatering celebration of plant-based cuisine from around the world. Get ready to indulge in a variety of vegan delicacies that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. At this event, you'll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of vegan food, each offering unique and delectable dishes. From vegan burgers and pizzas to exotic salads and desserts, there's something for everyone.

Island Nights Live! Edition

  • Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 8pm-1am
  • Location: Island H2O Waterpark, 3230 Inspiration Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34747
  • Cost: $55.99 general admission

Adults ages 21+ can enjoy Orlando’s ONLY adult water park party, complete with a live DJ, glow foam party, drink specials, and exclusive access to Island H2O’s thrilling slides, lazy river, and wave pool at night! During Island Nights LIVE! Edition, get a special performance from Fat Joe!


SAVE THE DATE!

The Winter Park Playhouse Announces 2026-27 Series of Professional Musicals!

  • Dates: New Season beginning August 7
  • Location: 711 North Orange Avenue, Winter Park

The Winter Park Playhouse is undergoing an extensive renovation made possible by a generous grant from Orange County. The beautiful new theater will open to the public in August 2026 with the launch of the 2026-2027 Series. Subscriptions are now on sale at winterparkplayhouse.org or call the Box Office at 407-645-0145.  
Here's a sneak peak into the season:

  • August 7 – August 30: Never Can Say Goodbye: The 70s Beehive Musical
  • September 25 – October 18: The Rat Pack Lounge
  • November 20 – December 20: A Christmas Survival Guide

Taste! Central Florida

  • Date: Friday, August 28, 2026, from 6:30-11 p.m.
  • Location: Orlando World Center Marriott

Orlando World Marriott Center Taste! Central Florida is the region’s premier annual culinary and beverage tasting event, bringing together more than 80 of Central Florida’s top chefs, restaurants, and beverage experts for an unforgettable evening to include live entertainment, interactive revenue enhancers and a mission to combat hunger in our community. It stands out as one of the year's major fundraisers for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, and the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, creating profound awareness and relief for the children in our community who face hunger on a daily basis. Every dollar raised stays within the community, ensuring children in Central Florida have access to the nourishment they need to thrive.

Taste! Central Florida returns this August 28 for an epic evening
Taste! Central Florida returns this August 28!

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