Orlando Welcomes Record 76.7 Million Visitors in 2025
Orlando officially remains the most visited destination in the U.S., reaching a new record of 76.7 million visitors in 2025, fueled by the opening of Epic Universe.Read More →
Orlando officially remains the most visited destination in the U.S., reaching a new record of 76.7 million visitors in 2025, fueled by the opening of Epic Universe.Read More →
Orlando has been selected as the final stop for the Olympic Q Series from June 8-11, 2028, serving as the ultimate qualification path for the LA28 Games.Read More →
For the 4th of July in Orlando, few places match the tradition of Winter Park. The city’s 31st Annual 4th of July Celebration spreads across Central Park and the West Meadow on July 4, 2026, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. — free and open to the public. Bring blankets andRead More →
Every July 4th morning, Winter Park‘s Park Avenue transforms into a race course for the AdventHealth July 4th Watermelon 5k, one of Central Florida’s most beloved Independence Day traditions. Organized by Track Shack, the race kicks off the city’s morning of patriotic celebration before the Winter Park Olde Fashioned 4thRead More →
Celebrate Memorial Day 2026 in Orlando with the Sanford Remembrance Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, the American Adventure at Epcot, and more.Read More →
The 2026 Orlando Fringe Festival runs May 12–25 at Loch Haven Park, celebrating 35 years of unjuried, uncensored, and accessible theatre, dance, comedy, and more.Read More →
Regal Cinemas is bringing back the Summer Movie Express for 2026, offering $1 tickets for all ages to select G and PG-rated movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 AM throughout the summer. The 9-week program runs from June 10 through August 6, 2026 at participating Central Florida Regal locations.Read More →
Red Hot and Boom is Orlando’s biggest community firework show outside of the theme parks, held each year on July 3rd at Crane’s Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. The 2026 Red Hot & Boom — the 29th edition of the event — takes place on Thursday, July 3, 2026, fromRead More →
Treat Mom to the perfect Orlando Sunday without the stress. Our guide to Mother’s Day 2026 features free garden admission, ‘Moms Eat Free’ deals, and local insider tips.Read More →
Celebrate Mom with our guide to Mother’s Day 2026 in Orlando, featuring the best brunches in Winter Park, free events at Leu Gardens, and Disney World highlights.Read More →
Experience the 2026 Kentucky Derby in Orlando with our guide to the best parties, including Derby Day at UCF, the Orlando Derby Soiree, and The Courtesy.Read More →
The ultimate guide to Cinco de Mayo 2026 in Orlando, featuring the Wall Street Plaza Block Party, Celebration Street Party, and the Epcot Mexico Pavilion celebration.Read More →
The 2026 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival features stunning character topiaries, the Garden Rocks concert series, and horticultural displays from March 4 to June 1.Read More →
The city of Orlando continues to be a premier destination for world-class theatre at the state-of-the-art Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The highly anticipated 2026–2027 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando season has been unveiled, featuring a blockbuster 10-show lineup that includes the return of global phenomena and several excitingRead More →
Experience a one-hour scenic boat tour through the canals and lakes of Winter Park, featuring history, mansions, and local wildlife.Read More →
The organization formerly known as the Orlando Repertory Theatre (Orlando REP) has officially entered its second century of storytelling under a new name: Orlando Family Stage. As Florida’s premier professional theatre dedicated to young audiences and families, the 2025–2026 season marks a historic Centennial Celebration of 100 years of theatricalRead More →
Martin Luther King, Jr had a dream of an integrated and unified America in 1963 where over 200,000 civil rights supporters watched and listened to King’s 17-minute public speech in Washington D.C. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. At one point of the speech, King states, “I have aRead More →
On the second Thursday of every month, the Enzian Theater and the city of Winter Park transform Central Park into an open-air cinema, inviting residents and visitors alike to gather under the starry sky for a delightful cinematic experience that showcases an outdoor movie at Popcorn Flicks in the Park.Read More →
The Orlando Home & Garden Show takes place at the Orange County Convention Center twice a year, once in January and again in October. The Winter show will take place on Friday, January 5th through Sunday, August 7th, 2024. Admission to the show is free through the conferences sponsorship from SpaRead More →
The Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon are the premier running events in Orlando that take place around the first week of January each year at the Walt Disney World Resort and are always fully registered several months in advance. Among the serious runners that race the event each year toRead More →
Some of the best teams from the SEC and the Big Ten outside of the College Football Playoff six bowl games meet each year at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando. 2024 Matchup The matchup for the 2024 bowl game will be played on Monday, January 1st, 2024 at 1 PM that willRead More →
A 2009 lightning strike left the iconic Lake Eola Fountain debilitated, but it was returned to its former glory and better during the 2011 Fireworks at the Fountain celebration as the City of Orlando debuted the renovated fountain for the first time with a light show choreographed to music. Lake Eola FountainRead More →
If you are staying in the Disney World or International Drive area of Orlando on the 4th of July but are looking for a free fireworks show to attend outside of the theme parks, your best options are going to start with the city of Celebration, Kissimmee, and Haines City.Read More →
Disney on Ice is returning to Orlando at the Amway Center on Friday, September 2nd through Sunday, September 4th, 2022 with Disney’s newest show “Road Trip Adventures” featuring characters from Mary Poppins, Moana, The Lion King, Aladdin, Toy Story, and more. Disney on Ice Some of productions that will be included in theRead More →
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