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
Giving an extra shoutout to the following events, which help us to bring this guide to you for FREE!
Richard Blais's Pig Roast
- Date: THIS Friday, July 31, 2026, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Location: Windsong Lawn & Windsong Fountain, Four Flamingos
Join award winning Chef Richard Blais for an unforgettable evening at Four Flamingos. Enjoy an elevated outdoor dining experience featuring a whole pig roast served buffet style, showcasing bold Florida inspired flavors. Throughout the evening, guests will have the unique opportunity to engage with Chef Blais during an intimate Q&A, offering behind the scenes stories, culinary insights, and conversation in a relaxed setting. Whether you're a devoted foodie or simply looking for a memorable summer evening, this exclusive event promises exceptional cuisine and one-of-a-kind access to Chef Blais. $110 per guest.
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/
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!
Never Can Say Goodbye: The 70s Beehive Musical
- Dates: August 7-30, 2026
- Location: The Winter Park Playhouse
Put on your platforms, shades and bell-bottoms and get ready to party!! This new musical celebrates the iconic sounds of the 70s that defined a generation! Featuring a cast of 6 incredible women singing more than 30 well-loved songs by Heart, Fleetwood Mac, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross and more!
Come check out the beautiful, newly renovated theater. Subscriptions are now on sale at winterparkplayhouse.org or call the Box Office at 407-645-0145.
A Summer Story Worth Telling: Florida Residents Save up to 30%!
- Dates: Summer Sale going on now
- Location: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Start your summer story in the heart of the magic at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort. Splash across six pools, choose your favorite flavors with 23 dining options, and soak up the energy with live summer concert series. Walk to EPCOT® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® or take complimentary transportation to Disney theme parks. Let your summer story come to life.
The perks of living this close to the magic just got better! Exclusive savings of up to 30% for Florida residents await at our award-winning resort. Use corporate code L9Z when booking. Valid ID required upon check-in.
Events This Week: Things to Do July 27 – August 2, 2026
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.
Craft Club Orlando Monthly Meetup
- Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:30pm
- Location: RockPit Brewing, 10 W Illiana St, Orlando, FL 32806
- Cost: FREE
Bring your craft of choice to work on or join in the free craft of the month.
Christmas in July: Seaglass Trees
- Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 7pm-9pm
- Location: Home State Brewing, 16016 New Independence Pkwy #100, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Cost: $45
Picture it: frosted blue, green, white, and pink sea glass, glue guns, tiny starfish, and two hours to turn it all into a little sea glass tree that looks like it's been sitting on a beach house mantel since 1997 (in a good way). All supplies included. No craft experience needed.
For the Plot Run Club
- Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 7pm-8pm
- Location: Kaleidoscope Thornton Park, 712 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801
- Cost: FREE
Join the For the Plot Run Club at the Kaleidoscope. Run, walk, rollerblade, or bike 1.5 miles. There's free street parking, and when you arrive, come around to the back; the group will be in the backyard. Solo attendees and dogs are welcome, too! Drink specials are available afterward.
Wednesday Night Pitcher Show: Sorry to Bother You
- Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 8pm
- Location: Enzian Theater, 1300 South Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751
- Cost: FREE
Celebrate Art House Theater Day 2026 with a FREE outdoor screening of Sorry to Bother You. Wednesday Night Pitcher Shows are FREE and open to the public. Keep an eye on social media for information about rescheduled shows due to weather. Free overflow parking is available at Park Maitland School and Peach Valley across the street. Outside food and beverage is not permitted.
Know Your Strength – A HYROX Spider-Man Edition
- Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6:15pm-8:30pm
- Location: Gatsbys House of Wellness, 1420 Gemini Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837
- Cost: $43 general admission, free with verified health insurance
Know Your Strength: Spider-Man Edition is a Spider-Verse-inspired Hyrox-style workout designed to test endurance, power, and mental grit. Enjoy a circuit workout, Spider-Verse-themed stations, a complimentary Gatsbys day pass, Spider-Man pottery painting, and more.
Summer Fun Days: Free Admission at Bok Tower Gardens
- Dates: Thursday – Friday, July 30-31 and 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.
Circus & Sips at Boxi
- Dates: Thursday – Sunday, July 30 – August 2, 2026
- Location: Boxi Park, 6877 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
- Cost: FREE admission, pre-registration required
Kick off the weekend with Boxi Park Run Club on Thursday, then visit on Saturday for a caricature artist, jugglers, and a petting zoo beginning at 1pm. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, great food, refreshing drinks, and fun for the whole family all weekend.
Paint & Sip
- Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6:30pm-9pm, painting starts at 7pm
- Location: Bynx Orlando, 420 E Church St #118, Orlando, FL 32801
- Cost: $30
Paint a nature scene on a vinyl record. No experience needed – just come ready to relax, sip, and create something fun. Includes all paint materials, plus buy one get one drinks.
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.
Watercolor Floral Cards
- Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 2pm-4pm
- Location: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: $44.52 for members, $49.87 for non-members
Create something beautifully personal in this beginner-friendly watercolor workshop. You’ll learn a few simple watercolor techniques and design a set of elegant floral monogram cards featuring your chosen initial. Materials are included, and no experience is necessary.
Really, Really Free Market
- Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9am-1pm
- Location: Lake Nona High School, 12500 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando, FL 32832
- Cost: FREE
Take all you want, give all you want. You don’t need to trade, barter, ask permission, feel weird, or anything. You do not have to bring something to take something. Just come as you are, and have fun!
Community Con
- Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10am-4pm
- Location: Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Ln, Oviedo, FL 32765
- Cost: FREE admission
If you love comics, toys, and other collectibles, make sure to mark your calendars! The event offers a variety of quality collectibles for you to shop around, and the surrounding area of Oviedo in the Park is perfect for a Saturday outing with its playground/splash pad, lake, and many restaurants to enjoy with family or friends.
Last Day of Service at Easy Luck
- Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026, grillout from 10am-2pm
- Location: Easy Luck Coffee & Bodega, 2425 E South St, Orlando, FL 32803
Join Easy Luck for their final day of service at their current location. They'll have exclusive merch, a limited drink, @boxiclejenkins DJing, and burgers, dogs, and burritos. In August, Easy Luck will transition to a new pickup window at the Milk Stacks.
Bodega Baddies Pop-Up Market
- Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2pm-6pm
- Location: Great Southern Box Company, 2105 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32804
- Cost: FREE admission
Bodega Baddies is a celebration of the women who’ve shaped Latin music and the community that loves to dance, sing, eat, shop, and have a good time. Enjoy music inspired by iconic Latinas, 20+ amazing local vendors, food and drinks, hourly raffles, cute photo ops, and family-friendly fun. Come support small businesses, discover your new favorite vendor, and celebrate a culture that’s all about community.
LEGO® Festival
- Dates: Now through 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!
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.
‘Dog Days of Summer — The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit'
- Dates: Mondays – Fridays, now through August 31, 2026, 7:30am-5:30pm
- Location: Winter Garden City Hall Art Gallery, 300 W Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Cost: FREE
The Dog Days of Summer: While the exhibit is on display, both pups and their pet parents are welcome inside the Art in Public Places Gallery at City Hall to view this paws-itively incredible exhibit of original works of art. 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!
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Pilates & Pastries
- Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Location: Gatsbys House of Wellness, 1420 Gemini Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837
- Cost: $43 general admission, free with verified health 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 45-minute full-body Pilates class (all levels welcome), a cake decorating experience with Nothing Bundt Cakes, mocktails, sweet treats, goodie bags, and more.
Shaken & Stirred: Cocktail Class – The Handshake
- Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 1pm-3pm
- Location: The Edison at Disney Springs, 1570 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- Cost: $120 per person
Get to know the spirits bartenders themselves love to drink, plus how to craft them into cocktails of your own. Explore premium spirits, learn cocktail-making techniques, and enjoy tastings with a light lunch. Designed for both beginners and enthusiasts.
Zen Texture Painting Workshop
- Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026, 2pm-4pm
- Location: Autumn and Ro, 1001 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
- Cost: $55
Explore the fun and meditative vibe of texture painting! Learn how to sculpt and carve shapes and designs directly onto canvas using an artist medium similar to frosting with tools like palette knives and brushes. This is a low-pressure, beginner-friendly workshop designed to spark creativity and let you play with design and texture.
SAVE THE DATE!
Wellness Retreat
- Dates: Friday – Sunday, August 21-23, 2026
- Location: Grand Lakes Orlando
Join Grand Lakes Orlando for a rejuvenating three-day wellness retreat at The Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando, designed to provide a holistic approach to health and well-being, featuring personalized health consultations, indulgent spa services, and a Creating A Drama-Free Life presentation by renowned speaker Eric Stephenson.
Taste! Central Florida
- Date: Friday, August 28, 2026, from 6:30-11 p.m.
- Location: Orlando World Center Marriott
Orlando World Center Marriott Taste! Central Florida is the region’s premier annual culinary and beverage tasting event, bringing together more than 100 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.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin 17th Annual Food and Wine Classic
- Dates: Friday – Saturday, November 20-21, 2026
- Location: 1200 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista 32830
Savor 40 inspired dishes paired with over 170 beers, wines, and spirits across two days, featuring returning favorites and bold new flavors for a truly memorable culinary experience. Savor more with 10% off when you attend both nights!
Weekly Ongoing Orlando Events
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
Popcorn Flicks in the Park: Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 8pm
- Location: Central Park, 150 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789
- Cost: FREE
Celebrate the 45th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark! This film is a part of the Popcorn Flicks in the Park series in partnership with the City of Winter Park. These screenings occur in Central Park, Winter Park, once a month and are FREE and open to the public! Presented with open captions.
Visit Orlando's Magical Dining
- Dates: Friday, August 14, 2026 – Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Location: Various Central Florida Restaurants
- Cost: Varies by Restaurant
It's time to experience the culinary magic! Enjoy six weeks of delicious opportunities to partake in some of Central Florida's best dishes. Celebrate food and discover your new favorite dish in your new favorite dining setting. With 180+ participating restaurants, you'll have plenty of perfect date night options lined up, so don't forget to make a reservation and enjoy a magical night.
Island Nights Live! Edition
- Date: Saturday, August 15 & September 4, 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 on August 15, and Rick Ross on September 4!
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!
Luminary Market and KaleidoScope 360° Movie Night
- Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 5:30pm-9pm, Movie: 7pm
- Location: Luminary Green Park, Creative Village, 437 North Terry Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
- Cost: FREE admission
Visit The City of Orlando’s newly created market -Luminary Market. This monthly market, hosted on the first Wednesday of each month, showcases between 20+ unique vendors, featuring local favorites and curated goods. In addition to the shopping experience, stay for KaleidoScope 360°, an outdoor movie series hosted the same evening.
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