Orlando Events
There is always something happening in Orlando. Find theme park celebrations, sporting events, festivals, concerts, cultural happenings, outdoor festivities, consumer trade shows and more. Discover fun for everyone, including world-famous holiday celebrations such as Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Special things to do during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Juneteenth, Pride Month, and other diverse holidays. And of course, Visit Orlando's Magical Dining® every fall. The choice is yours in Orlando.
Orlando Events FAQ
Is there anything free to do in Orlando?
Orlando has a full range of free activities, as well as many things to do for $29 or less.
What is there to do in Orlando besides theme parks?
Standalone attractions, ecotourism, museums, galleries, neighborhood exploration, dining, shopping and sports are some of the many things to do in Orlando beyond theme parks.
What can adults do at night in Orlando?
Live music, dance clubs, lounges, comedy clubs and other options are all part of Orlando’s nightlife options for adults, as are world-famous events such as November’s Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Orlando.
What are Orlando’s top annual events?
No matter when you visit, you can attend world-famous events. Subject to change, our annual lineup includes the following standouts plus a wide range of events for all major holidays. (Please note that events are listed in anticipated chronological order by start month.)
January
- Cheez-It® Citrus Bowl
- Three Kings Celebration at SeaWorld® Orlando
- ZORA!® Festival (Select Events Through October)
- Orlando Fringe: Winter Mini-Fest
- EPCOT® International Festival of the Arts (Through February)
- Pirate Fest Weekends at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort (Through February)
February
- Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld® Orlando (Through May)
- Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando Resort (Through April)
- Mount Dora Arts Festival
- Central Florida Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival
- Coke Zero 500
March
- Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard
- EPCOT® International Flower & Garden Festival (Through July)
- Daytona 200
- Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
- MEGACON Orlando
April
- 407 Day
- Florida Film Festival
- Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival
May
- Asian Cultural Festival
- Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
- Spooky Empire (Spring)
- Orlando Carnival Downtown
- Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (Through September)
June
- GayDays Orlando
- One Magical Weekend
- Girls in Wonderland
- RED Shirt Pride Day
- The Pride Cup
- Pulse Remembrance Week
July
- EPCOT® International Food & Wine Festival (Through November)
- Summer Block Party at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort (Through August)
August
- Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World® Resort (Through November)
- Coke Zero Sugar 400
- Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining® (Through October)
September
- Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort (Through October)
- Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld® Orlando (Through October)
- SeaWorld® Spooktacular (Through October)
- Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort (Through October)
- Camping World Kickoff
October
- Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival and Asian Cultural Expo
- Come Out With Pride Orlando
- Spooky Empire (Fall)
November
- Electric Daisy Carnival
- Christmas Celebration™ at SeaWorld® Orlando (Through January)
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World® Resort (Through December)
- Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort (Through January)
- Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
- Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Fall Food & Wine Classic
- Florida Blue Florida Classic
- EPCOT® International Festival of the Holidays (Through December)
- Holidays at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort (Through December)
- FusionFest
December
- North Shore Birding Festival
- Cure Bowl
- Pop-Tarts® Bowl
