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Harbor Nights Romantico Returns February 10, 2017 On Valentine’s weekend, escape to the romance of the Mediterranean under the twinkling lights of the Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando. Harbor Nights Romantico will take place on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 6:30pm – 9pm when guests will enjoy select wines and sparkling wines,…
Updated for 2019. ** Updated for 2019** It’s almost time to celebrate the most romantic holiday of the year! Have you started planning yet? If not, look no further than our official guide to things to do for Valentine’s Day in Orlando 2019. There’s something for every couple to enjoy in the city this year,…
Orlando Date Night Guide’s giveaway extravaganza is back this year with the return of 28 Days of Love. For all 28 days in February, a different winner will score one of the spectacular prizes below. Beginning Wednesday, February 1, we’ll announce one winner daily on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We will also be contacting each winner via…
2017 will bring fresh fun for Orlando couples! As the New Year kicks off, Orlando Date Night Guide is excited to test out the newest hot spots, happenings and more to best provide you with awesome date night ideas. We’re looking forward to dating adventures in 2017 and the following new possibilities are on our radar….
Discover Orlando through date nights without breaking the bank. The City Beautiful boasts plenty of free and/or cheap options for lovers on a budget. Our 2017 low-budget bucket list will ensure priceless date adventures! So, make 2017 the year to tackle your Orlando-area bucket list. Get Artsy… 1. Attend “Orlando’s original art party” at the…
**Updated December 12, 2018** Our annual guide to New Year’s Eve in Orlando Are you ready to wave goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019? New Year’s Eve is just around the corner and there are TONS of ways to ring in the New Year. From bar parties to hotel happenings, dinners and budget-friendly happenings,…
Celebrating nearly ten years in Orlando and 25 years around the world, Blue Man Group is a live entertainment experience like no other. Performing in over 20 countries and seen by more than 35 million people worldwide since 1991, the show continually astounds and delights with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and state-of-the-art technology. We’ve been…
Plazaween XVI, BBQ on the Boulevard, November Movie Night, Neanderthal Ball and more await you and your date this fabulously fall week! Trivia: The Halloween Edition Monday, October 31, 7-10pm Orlando Brewing FREE Admission ($2 off on Orlando Brewing Beers if you’re dressed in costume!) Return of The Spirits: The Haunting of the State Theatre…
Enjoy walking through A Petrified Forest, a Haunted Hotel, Zombie Prom and more this week for a spectacularly spooky date night! A Petrified Forest Now thru October 29 Altamonte Springs $12-$43 The Haunted Woods of Lady Lake Now thru October 31 Lady Lake, FL $20 DRIP Underground Vampire Bar Now thru October 29 (Closing Night…
A whirlwind of new Orlando restaurants have popped up around the city in the past month or so. Here’s a quick summary to put you in the know… Earls Kitchen + Bar Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Earls Kitchen + Bar opened at The Mall at Millenia in September, celebrating its second Florida location and 68th restaurant overall. Inside you’ll find a…
Outdoor events are picking up in Orlando now that the cooler temperatures are starting to settle in. And with Halloween on the horizon, you’ll see loads of haunted happening on the calendar this week, too. Paint Strong Now thru October 31 Orlando Public Library FREE Admission 1st Thursdays: Going Goth! Wednesday, October 19, 6-9pm…
Orlando has plenty of doggone delicious dining establishments for Fido-friendly date nights (see our dog-friendly guide, part 1 & part 2), plus fun dog parks. Cat lovin’ companions: there’s no need to hiss because we’ve found a litter of date spots that are the cat’s meow! ORLANDO Orlando Cat Café (Clermont) Why opt for dinner…
You can look forward to a Street Party, Wine Dinners, Festivals, LGBT Prom and more this week in Orlando. Bingo Night! Wednesday, October 12, 8pm Barley and Vine Biergarten FREE Admission Feast on the 50 Thursday, October 13, 5:30-8:30pm Camping World Stadium FREE to $20 Orlando Couples Cook-Off Semi-Finals #1 Thursday, October 13, 6:30-9pm Aggressive…
Miami. Home to pristine beaches, a vibrant arts community, art deco architecture, impressive nightlife, and enough restaurant choices to keep any foodie occupied for months, this South Florida city is in a league of its own. Yet it’s all too easy to find yourself trodding along the well-beaten tourist trail of South Beach and downtown…
We were recently invited to spend the night at the new Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, the latest hotel to join scores of overnight options at Universal Orlando Resort. Designed to be one of the more budget-friendly options in the area, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort’s affordable room rates haven’t affected the quality of the service, the chic…
Enjoy whiskey, movie night, food trucks, a block party and more this week in Orlando. The Illusionists – Live From Broadway Now thru October 9 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts $30.75 and up (psst… we saw the show on opening night and it was incredible!!) Bodega Norton Wine Dinner at Bella Tuscany in…
Get ready for wine tastings, bike tours, a Zombietoberfest and more this week in Orlando. Anisocoria Barley Wine Tasting Tuesday, September 27, 7-8pm Orlando Brewing $15 Tuesday Trivia with Curtis Earth Tuesday, September 27, 10-11:25pm The Smiling Bison FREE Admission Art Night Out Wednesday, September 28, 6-8:30pm Orlando Museum of Art $27-$30 Drunken Problem Solving…
By Erica Thomas No matter your age, there is something magical and exhilarating about watching bursts of fireworks light up the sky. Living in a tourist capital, we have an abundance of nightly shows to choose from. Here’s a list of the best spots (inside and outside of the parks) to nestle close to your…
The cooler weather has ushered in a slew of fall events in Orlando that are focused on food, beer, wine and spirits. Here are 40 of our favorite in 2016! SEPTEMBER International Food & Wine Festival 2016 September 14 – November 14 Epcot, Walt Disney World Food & Wine Weekends September 16 – November 13 Waldorf Astoria Orlando &…
Bourbon, wine & foodie events, along with comedy, plays & pub crawls await you this week in Orlando. Best of DTO Photo Contest Exhibition Now thru October 15 The Gallery at Avalon Island FREE Admission Made in Mexico Cocktail Dinner Tuesday, September 20, 6-9pm The Osprey Tavern $85 Dinner with the Brewmaster Tuesday, September 20,…
You will find Food & Wine Weekends, Science Night Live, Global Peace Film Festival and more interesting events to interest you this week in Orlando. Bourbon Heritage Month “Nose to Tail” Dinner Tuesday, September 13, 6-10pm Rusty Spoon $75 For reservations call 407-401-8811 Winter Park Sip, Shop & Stroll Tuesday, September 13, 5-8pm Downtown Winter…
Enjoy wine events, plays, foodie events, concerts, a soul festival and more this week in Orlando! Curtis Earth’s debut at The Smiling Bison Tuesday, September 6, 10pm-11:30pm The Smiling Bison FREE Admission Watch Party – New Jersey vs. Orlando Pride Wednesday, September 7, 5-9pm Rogue Pub FREE Admission A Taste of The Cookery Wednesday, September…
Call them unsung, off the radar or simply just deserving of more attention than they already receive, this collection of hidden gem restaurants in Orlando should revive your sense of culinary wonderment and exploration. We reached out to some of Orlando’s foremost food authorities for their best bet picks. Enjoy! Faiyaz Kara Orlando Weekly Shiraz Grill…
Summer cocktails, soccer, short films, tailgate parties, beer pairing gatherings, a gala and poker tournament. There’s something for everyone this week in Orlando. Paint a Pint, Pick a Pint Tuesday, August 23, 6-8pm Dead Lizard Brewing Company $15 3rd Anniversary! Trivia Night at The Hammered Lamb Tuesday, August 23, 6pm The Hammered Lamb FREE Admission…
Oh, Bacon, Beer and Wine! How we love thee. On tap this week is a Bourbon Bacon Breakfast, The Great American Bacon Race, Go Nuts for Beer and Donuts, Forkplay at The Whiskey and so much more! This week in Orlando is shaping up to be a memorable one. Roller Coaster Week! August 16-21 Orlando…
It’s sad but true: daytime temperatures won’t be dropping below 90 degrees in Orlando any time soon. By the time August comes around, we locals have earned the right to groan and moan about the sweat fest that is summer in The City Beautiful. Why do we live here!? Why!? But before you pack your…
Chefs from more than 40 restaurants will come together on Saturday, August 27, 2016 for the 27th Annual Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry, when Orlando locals will get the chance to taste their way through offerings from Central Florida’s best restaurants. Forty-two of the area’s most accomplished chefs (including newcomers STK, Rusty…
Have you always wanted to bust a move or sweep your sweetie off her feet? You’re in luck because there are several dance studios where you can learn to dance in Orlando. Whether you want to waltz your girlfriend away or heat things up with a little salsa, here are some local studios to explore. BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES…
Enjoy summer music, movies, charitable dinners and firework festivities for date night this weekend in Orlando. Pray for Orlando Benefit Show at Backbooth Wednesday, June 29, 6pm Backbooth $10 (Donated to the GoFundMe Pulse Victims Fund) Citrus Restaurant and Orlando Farms Tasting Dinner Wednesday, June 29, 7pm Citrus Restaurant $45 ‘Dirty Dancing’ Movie Night w/Wine…
Win one of 12 two-night staycations at some of Central Florida’s best resorts and boutique hotels. Beat the heat this summer with a staycation at one of the many resorts and hotels across Orlando and Central Florida. Now offering spectacular summertime rates, these sprawling properties provide the perfect elements of a getaway for two. We’ve…
On June 30, Florida restaurants, their employees and guests will donate time and money to support the OneOrlando Fund. Led by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA, Dine Out for Orlando United will give Florida restaurants, their employees and guests the chance to make a difference in the lives of those affected by…