Get ready for outdoor fun, festivals, and great food. 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.
Featured Events
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Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life – ‘Animated Evening' Prix Fixe Dining
- Dates: Wednesdays – Saturdays, at 5:30pm and 8pm, & Sundays at 1:30pm and 4pm
- Location: Disney Springs
Turn your date night into the ultimate dinner-and-a-show experience with the Animated Evening Prix Fixe Dining Offer paired with Cirque du Soleil's Drawn to Life at Disney Springs. Enjoy specially priced multi-course menus at participating Disney Springs restaurants before or after the show. Because incredible food and breathtaking performances make a pretty unforgettable night out.
Simply grab your Drawn to Life tickets and reserve your Animated Evening dining experience by calling (407) 587-5981 at least 24 hours in advance.
Learn more + view participating restaurants: www.disneysprings.com/drawn-to-life-dinner-and-show/
First Annual Spa Wellness Retreat at JW Bonnet Creek Resort
- Dates: July 24-27, 2026
- Location: Spa by JW, 14900 Chelonia Parkway, Orlando 32821
Reconnect, recharge, and rediscover your sense of balance at the JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa Wellness Retreat. Designed to awaken your senses and elevate your wellbeing, this immersive experience blends curated workshops, spa services, dining, and personalized coaching. Led alongside Wellness Ambassador Tia Crystal, each moment nurtures mind, body, and spirit in a serene, inspiring setting. Join us for a meaningful getaway that restores and empowers—space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Reservations: Call 407-919-6318, or Book Online.
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!
Events This Week: Things to Do July 6 – July 12, 2026
FIFA World Cup Watch Parties
- Dates: Now through July 19
- Location: Multiple locations
- Cost: FREE admission
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is in full swing, with 104 matches taking place from now through July 19. Many Orlando restaurants and bars will be playing ALL 104 matches, so there are plenty of opportunities to catch a match and enjoy good food and good company!
Mid Year Vision Board Reset
- Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Location: Genesis Health Clubs – Orlando Sportsplex, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810
- Cost: $45 general admission, free with verified health insurance
You set goals in January. Life happened. This is your invitation to come back to yourself. Join for an intentional evening designed to help you realign, refocus, and rebuild your vision for the second half of the year, in a room full of people who get it.
Speed Friending: Writers Edition
- Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 7pm-9pm
- Location: Bynx Coffee, 420 E Church St #118, Orlando, FL 32801
- Cost: FREE
Calling all writers! Do you enjoy writing? Maybe looking to spitball some ideas? Come find your fellow creatives at this meetup.
Celestial Goodnight Debut at Epic Universe
- Date: Beginning Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Location: Epic Universe
- Cost: Included with park admission
Set your night aglow with a glittering new fireworks finale! Premiering July 7th, experience the excitement of Universal Celestial Goodnight, a dazzling new nightly display of fireworks, dancing fountains, and unforgettable music at Universal Epic Universe.
Art Night Out: Serpentine Studio with Xavier Moss
- Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6pm
- Location: Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: $30 for visitors, $27 for members
Join for a fun night of art! Bring a date or come alone and meet new friends. Each exciting evening features a different theme. Work alongside an art teacher to create your own masterpiece. Class price includes all materials and an adult beverage.
Space on Tap
- Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 6:30pm
- Location: Ace Cafe Sanford, 115 North Laurel Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771
- Cost: Starting at $28.52
Join Central Florida Public Media for Space on Tap, a live experience hosted by Are We There Yet?'s Brendan Byrne that brings the wonder of space exploration into a relaxed, social setting. Through fascinating conversations with experts at the forefront of discovery, unexpected moments of friendly competition, and opportunities to satisfy your own curiosity, you'll experience the excitement of exploration in a whole new way. Experience live conversations with space experts and special guests, interactive games, and opportunities to test your space knowledge!
Coming to the Cottage: A Heated Rivalry Dance Party
- Date: Friday, July 10, 2026, 7pm
- Location: The Abbey, 100 S Eola Dr, Unit 100 Orlando, FL 32801
- Cost: $24.69
Come to the Cottage and celebrate your favorite new obsession at The Abbey! Dance the night away with our Go-Go Goalies to the hottest tunes from the soundtrack you love, as well as your favorite queer pop anthems.
Club 90s presents Off Campus Night
- Date: Friday, July 10, 2026, 8:30pm
- Location: House of Blues, 1490 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- Cost: $25.50
Dance to edits and soundtrack anthems all night. Enjoy themed drinks, stage moments and more!
Launch Paw-ty: ‘Dog Days of Summer — The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit'
- Date: Friday, July 10, 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Location: Winter Garden City Hall Art, 300 W Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Cost: FREE
The Launch Paw-ty to premiere Dog Days of Summer: The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit offers a range of indoor and outdoor activities for both pups and pet parents. Hosted by the City of Winter Garden, bring your dog to this free City Hall event for a tail-wagging good time. You paws-itively don’t want to miss this!
Shaken & Stirred: Cocktail Classes
- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1pm-3pm
- Location: The Edison – Disney Springs, 1570 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- Cost: $120 per person
Enjoy an intimate, hands-on class led by a private bartender, where you’ll explore premium spirits, learn cocktail-making techniques, and enjoy tastings with a light lunch. Uncover the legendary rivalry between Donn Beach and Trader Vic while learning the history behind one of tiki culture’s most iconic cocktails.
Red, White & Woof
- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 1pm-3pm
- Location: Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: FREE for members, $10 for non-members
Join for a patriotic, pet-friendly celebration filled with art-inspired activities throughout the lakeside Sculpture Garden. Enjoy themed photo vignettes, a star-spangled pet costume contest, local vendors, treats (including pet-friendly options!), and interactive fun for the whole family. All current and new members will receive a free dog bowl!
Next Week: Things to Do July 13 – July 19, 2026
Gettin' Glazed
- Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Location: All Fired Up Pottery Painting, 229 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
- Cost: $51 general admission, free with verified health insurance
You'll paint your own ceramic piece, have it professionally fired by the team at All Fired Up, and leave with something you made and a mindset to match.
Emo Night
- Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Location: Herhaus Boutique Fitness, 7033 Stapoint Ct Ste f, Winter Park, FL 32792
- Cost: $41 general admission, free with verified health insurance
Join for a nostalgic night of movement, music, and creativity as we flow through a 45-minute Pilates class set to all the emo and pop-punk favorites that raised us. Think early 2000s anthems, sing-along moments, and a little main character energy. After class, we’ll keep the vibes going with a DIY CD decorating experience, where you’ll create your own personalized “album” inspired by your healing era, favorite lyrics, or current life soundtrack.
Silent Bookclub
- Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Location: Pop Culture Soda Shoppe, 628 8th St, Clermont, FL 34711
- Cost: FREE
Join for a cozy evening of reading, sipping, and relaxing. Bring your current read, grab your favorite soda creation, and enjoy some quiet reading time with fellow book lovers. No assigned reading. No pressure. Just good books, tasty drinks, and great company.
Florida Fest Weekend
- Date: Thursday – Sunday, July 16 – 19, 2026
- Location: Boxi Park, 6877 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
- Cost: FREE admission
Celebrate Florida Fest Weekend starting with Boxi Park Run Club on Thursday and live music on Friday. On Saturday, join for reptile encounters, sandcastle building, and the Sunshine Market! On Sunday, get creative at the sand art station, browse the Sunshine Market beginning at 1pm, and catch the final FIFA World Cup match on the big screen
Speed Friending: Hobbyists Edition
- Date: Friday, July 17, 2026, 6pm-8pm
- Location: Lobos Coffee, 3000 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: FREE
Calling all hobbyists! Make friends at this month's Hobbyists Speed Friending event. Everyone is welcome to come and yap about their passion.
Theme Park Wax Melt Making Class
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 4pm-6pm
- Location: Pop Culture Soda Shoppe, 628 8th St, Clermont, FL 34711
- Cost: $35, plus tax
Choose from 10 different scents and colors to make two full-size wax melts. One to keep, and one to trade! Includes supplies to draw and color your own labels and a fun themed soda float from Pop Culture Soda Shoppe.
Florida Vintage Fest
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 4pm-9pm
- Location: Great Southern Box Company, 2105 N Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804
- Cost: FREE admission
Check out your favorite vintage vendors! There is free onsite parking, 11 amazing food choices, music, drinks, and a ton of amazing vintage finds!
Weekly Ongoing Orlando Events
Created in Community: Portraits of Pulse
- Date: Now through 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.
Audubon Park Community Market
- Dates: Mondays, 5pm-8pm
- Location: Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 Winter Park Rd, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: FREE admission
Enjoy a weekly gathering of makers, farmers, gardeners, fishmongers, ranchers, craftsmen, artisans, entrepreneurs, neighbors, and friends.
Dockside Farmer's Market
- Date: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday through September 2, 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.
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: Parking Lot by Fit 2 Run, 102 Ruby Red Pl Unit B, 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: Second Saturday and Last Saturday of the Month, 1pm
- 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.
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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.
Cars and Coffee
- Dates: First Sunday of Every Month, 8am-10:30am
- Location: Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Hamlin, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Cost: FREE admission
Start the morning with Cars and Coffee, every first Sunday of the month!
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Looking Ahead 2026
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!
Speed Friending: Gamer Edition
- Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 7pm-9pm
- Location: Lazy Moon Pizza Maitland, 441 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751
- Cost: FREE
Bring a game to play with new friends.
Crafts & Queens Summerween
- Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 7pm-9pm
- Location: BookBurn Cafe and Social, 2425 E South St, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: $45
This month, get a little spooky in the middle of summer for Summerween! To mark the occasion, you'll be decorating your very own ghost trinket — floral decoupage, paint, air-dry clay, rhinestones, whatever your inner artist demands — while Kitana Gemini clocks your technique and tells you it needs more glitter.
Namaste & Play
- Date: Thursday – Sunday, July 23 – 26, 2026
- Location: Boxi Park, 6877 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
- Cost: FREE admission
Start the weekend with Boxi Park Run Club on Thursday, then spend Saturday browsing lifestyle and wellness vendors while enjoying live entertainment and all your Boxi Park favorites. Find your flow, support local vendors, and enjoy a day of wellness and community.
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.
Speed Friending: Jam Sesh Musician Edition
- Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026, 7pm-9pm
- Location: Lucky Straws Boba Tea Cafe, 13750 W Colonial Dr Ste 260, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Cost: FREE
Jam in, out, and all about with your local jammers at this speed friending event!
Draw Lab
- Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 2pm-4pm
- Location: 127 S Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Cost: FREE admission
Draw Lab’s Co-Founder & Orlando artist @james_r_maxey will be instructing the first Technique Tuesday of the summer, “Creativity Through Limits.” Make sure to register by Monday, July 27.
Summer Fun Days: Free Admission at Bok Tower Gardens
- Dates: July 30-31, August 27-28, 2026
- Location: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853
- Cost: FREE admission, pre-registration required
Enjoy FREE admission on these days provided by Wawa! Wawa is committed to the communities they serve, and they’re helping to keep the Gardens growing with their generous support. You do not need to make a purchase, but you'll need to pre-register on the Bok Tower Gardens website.
Pressed Flower Bookmark Workshop
- Date: Friday, July 31, 2026, 6:30pm-7:30pm
- Location: Sunshine Book Co., 647 Lake Avenue Clermont, FL 34711
- Cost: $24.80
Do you love flowers but wish you could enjoy them forever? Create a pressed flower bookmark to keep inside your favorite story! Every pressed flower is a bouquet leftover, garden cut, or wildflower that we've gathered and pressed.
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!
NOW That's What I Call “Be Kind Please Rewind” Tribute Market
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026, 12pm-5pm
- Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Park Resort, 10100 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32821
- Cost: FREE admission and free parking
Dust off those butterfly clips, windbreakers, platform sneakers, overalls, chokers, and bucket hats and show up in your best ‘90s gear! Whether you’re channeling your favorite Nickelodeon character, sitcom icon, movie legend, or pop star, this is your chance to relive the decade that raised us. Featuring 70+ incredible small businesses, themed entertainment, delicious food and drinks, nostalgic photo opportunities, and surprises around every corner!
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.
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