Enjoy the long Labor Day weekend! 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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Summer by the Lake at Grande Lakes
- Dates: Now through Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Location: Marriott Grande Lakes
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary all summer long in refined luxury at Grande Lakes Orlando, where every moment feels extraordinary. Discover a refreshing oasis where relaxation and excitement blend seamlessly, creating the perfect escape for families and couples. Guests can enjoy live music, evening events and fireworks lighting up the sky every Saturday night.
During the day, move between waterslides, poolside afternoons and friendly matches on the courts, with hands-on activities designed for younger guests throughout. Beyond the festivities, the resort offers its own rhythm – time at the spa, handcrafted cocktails, and farm-to-table, MICHELIN-recommended dining experiences that turn every meal into something to look forward to.
Brewlando Oktoberfest Rundreise Kickoff Event
- Date: Friday, September 18, 2026, 6pm
- Location: Brewlando Brewing, 6820 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL
Can’t go to Germany? Brewlando’s bringing it to you. Most breweries mark Oktoberfest with one seasonal beer. This year, Brewlando brewed eight traditional German styles, done the way they were meant to be: not reinvented, not reimagined, just done right.
The celebration kicks off Friday, September 18, at Hoffner Avenue with a live German polka band, food, and a stein-holding contest. Throughout the three weeks, all eight Rundreise beers will be available at both Hoffner and Sanford, with guests able to try the entire lineup in a custom eight-pour flight. Ein Hoch auf die Rundreise, a toast to the road trip.
Cirque du Soleil Drawn to Life: ‘Animated Evening’ Prix Fixe Dining + FL Resident Deal – GOING ON NOW!
- 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.
Plus, going on now through September 20, enjoy 25% off Adult-priced tickets and experience the high-flying acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with Drawn to Life at Disney Springs®. This special offer is just for Florida Residents, simply book online using a valid Florida billing zip code, or buy in person at the box office and present a Florida ID. Offer valid through 9/20 on performances through 9/27. Terms and conditions apply.
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/
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.
FL Residents Save 20% + Get a $50 Dining Credit
- Dates: FL Resident Deal going on now!
- Location: Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
Trade routines for ocean views! Enjoy 20% off your stay at Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach and receive a $50 food & beverage credit. Spend your days poolside, enjoy live music, beachfront dining, and unwind just steps from the sand on the World’s Most Famous Beach.
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!
Hispanic Heritage Month at Ceiba
- Date: Wednesday, September 16, at 6:45 p.m.
- Location: Ceiba at Conrad Orlando
Celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day with an exclusive chef collaboration dinner set against Ceiba’s panoramic views. Guests will enjoy an intimate five-course progression bringing together Chef Wendy Lopez, the James Beard Award-nominated chef-partner of Orlando’s acclaimed Reyes Mezcaleria, alongside Ceiba’s Chef de Cuisine David Montelongo Merlo and Conrad Orlando’s Director of Culinary Stephen Ullrich. $80/person or $110 with wine pairing.
Bulleit Bourbon & Rye Tasting
- Date: Monday, September 28, 2026 from 6-8 p.m.
- Location: The Whiskey, Orlando
Join The Whiskey for an exclusive guided tasting featuring four distinctive expressions from Bulleit Whiskey. Guests will sample Bulleit Bourbon, Bulleit Rye, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year, and Bulleit Rye 10 Year while learning about the unique character of each whiskey from knowledgeable hosts. Every ticket also includes curated light bites and a full-size take-home bottle based on the selected ticket tier. Seating is limited to just 30 guests, making this an intimate experience for bourbon and rye enthusiasts alike. From $91/person.
Events This Week: Things to Do August 31 – September 6, 2026
‘Dog Days of Summer — The Ulti-Mutt Art Exhibit’
- Dates: 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!
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.
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium’s Fins & Flights
- Dates: Thursday – Saturday, September 3-5, 2026, 7pm-10pm
- Location: SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
- Cost: $54.99 per person – advance online purchase
Forget the usual happy hour! SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium’s Fins & Flights officially returns with an adults-only evening of local craft beer tastings and exclusive after-hours access. Guests ages 21+ will sip their way through five local craft beer tastings while exploring the aquarium after dark, taking in the thousands of marine animals, including sharks, sea turtles, rays, axolotls, seahorses and more.
The experience includes five 4-ounce beer samples from participating breweries, a commemorative Fins & Flights tasting glass and access to SEA LIFE Orlando’s immersive exhibits, including the 360-degree ocean tunnel. Select from five entry times each evening at 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30 or 9 pm. Each time slot is limited to 100 guests. Visit the SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium website for tickets and additional information.
Bourbon & Boots Weekend
- Dates: Thursday – Monday, September 3-7, 2026
- Location: Boxi Park, 6877 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
- Cost: FREE admission
Line dance on Friday, take on the mechanical bull and decorate a cowboy hat Saturday, then swing by Monday, when Boxi Park is open for Labor Day. Live music, great food, and cold pours all weekend long. Grab your friends and family for the perfect Labor Day weekend celebration!
Pilates on the Lake
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10am-11am
- Location: Lake Ivanhoe, 1420 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
- Cost: FREE
This outdoor class is designed to help you move your body, meet new people, and start your weekend feeling refreshed. Whether you’re new to Pilates or a regular, all levels are welcome. Bring your mat, bring a friend, and enjoy a relaxed morning with the Reset community. After class, stick around and keep the morning going! Gnarly Barley is gifting all Reset guests 10% off brunch.
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining
- Dates: Now through 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.
Next Week: Things to Do September 7 – September 13, 2026
Graveyard In A Jar: Fall Terrarium
- Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Location: Gnarly Barley, 1407 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
- Cost: $43 general admission, free with verified insurance
Enjoy a cozy, hands-on evening where you’ll build your own miniature fall terrarium from the ground up. You’ll have everything you need to create your tiny autumn world — lush moss, stones, mini pumpkins, mushrooms, ghosts, dried botanicals and plenty of fall-inspired details to make it completely your own.
Bedazzling Night
- Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6pm
- Location: Messy Craft, 1595 Meeting Place, Orlando, FL 32814
- Cost: $27
Join Messy Craft & Craft Club Orlando for a bedazzling night of crafting and community. Rhinestones will be available for bedazzling, along with all the tools you’ll need. Whether you want to make your all-time favorite book a beautiful display piece, give your Kindle some sparkle, or add some twinkle to your favorite journal, join in the studio.
Red, White & Remembrance Weekend
- Dates: Thursday – Sunday, September 10-13, 2026
- Location: Boxi Park, 6877 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
- Cost: FREE admission
This September 11th, we pause to remember the lives lost and honor the first responders, service members, and families we’ll never forget. From there, the weekend continues at Boxi Park with lawn games, face painting, and patriotic photo ops on Saturday, plus live entertainment, great food, and cold drinks through Sunday.
SAVE THE DATE!
6th Annual Fall Festival at Amber Brooke Farms
- Date: September 19-November 22, 2026
- Location: 36111 County Road 44A, Eustis, FL
Celebrate the season at Amber Brooke Farms’ 6th Annual Fall Festival! Make unforgettable memories with pumpkin picking, beautiful sunflower and zinnia fields, friendly farm animals, photo opportunities, live music, delicious fall treats and more. Everyone will love the jump pillows, barrel train, tractor ride, playgrounds, bubble barn and other farm-fun activities. Enjoy apple cider donuts, smash burgers, seasonal drinks and tasty food-truck favorites while soaking up a perfect fall day on the farm. Select activities and food are available for an additional fee. Purchase tickets online in advance for the best price!
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
BYO LEGO Night
- Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
- Location: Zymarium Meadery, 1121 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: FREE admission
Grab that unopened set or the half-finished build sitting on your shelf! Bring your own LEGO set, hang out with fellow builders, and create.
Hispanic Heritage Weekend
- Dates: Thursday-Sunday, September 17-20, 2026
- Location: Boxi Park, 6877 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
- Cost: FREE admission
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Weekend! Kick it off Thursday with Boxi Park Run Club, join on Friday for a salsa lesson, catch live Latin bands Saturday, and stop by Sunday for a family-friendly finale. Live entertainment, great food, and cold drinks all weekend long.
Crafts & Queens: Confetti Hoops
- Date: Friday, September 18, 2026, 7pm-9pm
- Location: BookBurn Cafe and Social, 2425 East South Street, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: $40
September’s craft is Confetti Hoops — friendship-bracelet energy on an embroidery hoop, except you’ll have your hands on beads, charms, sequins, felt, and enough sparkle to require a lint roller apology to whoever sits next to you on the drive home. Kitana Gemini is back hosting, and for the first time ever, this is on a Friday to keep the good times rolling.
Paint-a-Planter
- Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Location: BookBurn Cafe and Social, 2425 East South Street, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: $25
Join Craft Club Orlando for a cozy night of ceramic planter painting! This small group event is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow local crafters!
Forks Forever: A Twilight-Inspired Market
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12pm-5pm
- Location: Farm Nine, 4 S Tubb St, Oakland, FL 34760
- Cost: FREE admission
Enjoy a curated lineup of local vendors with Twilight-inspired merch, including tattoos on site, live art portraits, free sparkle freckle tattoos while supplies last, custom photo strips at the @virgosmediaclub from 12pm-3pm, Twilight-inspired food + beverage specials, and plenty of reasons to spend the afternoon pretending Central Florida is actually Forks, Washington.
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