The Best Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, April 25 - 27, 2025
- Alastair Mac
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Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend
Whether you're a local or a visitor, Orlando offers an almost endless choice of things to do, and this weekend there is a massive choice of events taking place throughout Central Florida.
You can enjoy concerts, stand-up comedy, live theater, theme park events, festivals, community events, car shows, live sports and much more, and with so many things to do this weekend, we have selected the best events to help you decide what to do.
If it's happening in Orlando, you Gotta Go Orlando!
Before attending any of the events listed here, please contact the organizer or venue to confirm that the event is taking place as changes, and cancellations can occur.
ONGOING THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO
April 12 - January 11
In honor of Orlando’s 150th anniversary, the Orange County Regional History Center offers a glimpse into some of the most fascinating and rarely seen items from the city’s history with our newest special exhibition, Orlando Collected.
January 25 - October 27
INK! is a rotating exhibition of the Contemporary American Graphics Collection featuring limited edition lithographs, etchings, etc at Orlando Museum of Art.
January 24 - October 25, Friday and Saturday
Experience an unforgettable evening of wonder and amazement as "The Magic Show," presented by America’s Got Talent finalist Drew Thomas, takes center stage weekly at Grande Lakes Orlando, anchored by two iconic, luxury hotels: The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott.
February 1 - September 3
Leu Gardens invite you to experience an extraordinary exhibit like no other, connecting the world of nature and art. Origami is the Japanese word for “folding paper,” making something out of nothing, taking a square piece of paper and folding it to create a beautiful object. ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN takes the folded object and transforms it into colossal metal sculpture that evokes wonder and imagination. Over 20 pieces from the original folds to art pieces will sure to captivate all ages. Included with garden admission.
April 5 - June 22
The City of Orlando proudly presents Mary Ann Carroll: Queen of the Highway, a retrospective exhibition celebrating the art and life of Mary Ann Carroll (b. 1940-d. 2019), the only female artist in Florida's renowned Highwaymen group of artists. The Highwaymen were a group of 26 African American artists working in Florida during the mid-20th century who created and sold vibrant landscape paintings, often door-to-door, overcoming racial and economic barriers to achieve recognition.
March 5 - June 2
The popular and fragrant, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival features fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment. Plus, the popular Garden Rocks Concert Series featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. And of course, fresh flavors will be on the menu at Outdoor Kitchens and other food and beverage locations throughout the park.
January 31 - May 25
This exhibition at the Mennello Museum examines the rich and vibrant legacy of Central Florida’s arts and higher education through contemplating the work of three foundational figures – artists who have had a profound impact on the Central Florida art scene and have inspired generations of students. Through their extraordinary practices and decades of teaching, Mernet Larsen, Steve Lotz, and Bruce Marsh depict natural worlds both organically and geometrically, which implore viewers to analyze how they view the world through lenses of abstraction, symbolism, and perception.
March 7 - May 18, Friday - Sundays
A world of taste awaits at the annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival with a delicious menu and drinks as dynamic and unique as the park's thrilling roller coaster collection. Guests can sip & savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats each weekend of the event. Park guests can also experience live concert performances every weekend included with park admission.
April 5 - May 18, Select Nights
John and his daughter Caitlyn are birders. As they scan the skies over their backyard in suburban Maryland looking for elusive birds, years go by. Relationships begin and end. Children grow up and parents age. The climate and the world change in small and vast ways. BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA takes a close look at the relationship of a father and daughter over the course of a decade as they struggle to understand the parts of one another that defy understanding.
April 23 - May 18
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Walt Disney Theater! More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
April 12 - May 17, Select Nights
Slide into an exclusive nighttime event at Universal Volcano Bay with rides, a live DJ, games and DreamWorks characters meet and greets. Experience Volcano Bay like you’ve never experienced before. This is a separately ticketed event.
January 25 - May 15
Dr. James Cottrell, an esteemed anesthesiologist and professor, and Joseph Lovett, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, have been collecting art for over forty years. Today, their collection numbers more than 500 works encompassing a wide array of paintings, prints, photography, and sculpture that comprise a broad of spectrum of styles, including abstraction, representation and conceptual art. See the collection at Orlando Museum of Art.OMA and the first installment of the transformational gift.
January 25 - May 15
On the occasion of the recent gift of 314 artworks from Dr Cottrell and Mr. Lovett’s Collection, Orlando Museum of Art will be presenting a small-scale exhibition of works by Edouard Prulhière. This exhibition will be concurrent to a major exhibition in January featuring the majority of gifts received from the Cottrell-Lovett Collection.
March 29 - May 11, Select Days
Say “Aloha” to summer with games, dance parties and exclusive food & beverage offerings!
January 26 - May 4
Top Secret: License to Spy takes a looking into the fascinating world of espionage with real-life spy gadgets and hands-on experiments. This interactive exhibit is designed to challenge your skills and spark your curiosity. From breaking codes to testing your agility, there’s something for every aspiring secret agent. Craft the perfect disguise or master surveillance techniques to save the day!
Select Dates, January 31 - May 4
Embark on a culinary adventure like no other at SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival! From January 31 to May 4, indulge in a world of flavor with over 190 mouthwatering dishes inspired by global cuisines. Whether you’re a foodie or bringing the whole family, you’ll savor delectable bites paired perfectly with refreshing wines, vibrant cocktails, and craft brews.
Spice up your visit with live concerts and revel in festive vibes during special celebrations like Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo. With show-stopping entertainment, surprises around every corner, and a feast to thrill your taste buds, this fan-favorite event promises to stir your soul and warm your belly!
April 11 - May 4
Get ready for a time-traveling, hip-shaking, heart-pounding extravaganza with Grease—where the ’50s come alive in a rollicking, electrifying journey! Join the T-Birds and Pink Ladies in a musical celebration that defined a generation, complete with cool cars, slicked-back hair, and the unforgettable magic of teenage love. With an eight-year Broadway run and revivals galore, Grease is the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll party that’ll have you twisting and shouting. Buckle up for an experience that transcends eras, leaving you singing and dancing long after the curtain falls. It’s the one that’ll have you saying, “You’re the one that I want!
March 14 - May 4
Portraits of FusionFest is a series of 22 photographs depicting portraits of Central Florida residents, captured by photographer Juan David Tena during FusionFest and attests to the diversity of the local population. See this exhibition at Orlando Museum of Art.
April 10 - May 3
The Renaissance Theatre Company is serving up the outrageous, side-splitting musical Gorgeous, at The Ren in Orlando. This irreverent spectacle takes very loose inspiration from the cult classic Drop Dead Gorgeous. Brace yourself for the Miss Golden Boot Beauty Pageant in beautiful St. Crowd, FL, which is probably not inspired by a real place nearby. Eight contestants vie for the crown, where the competition is fierce, the dance numbers are questionable, and the personalities are larger than life.
April 12 - May 3, Every Saturday
A 30-minute celebration of dinosaurs, music, and movement. Get ready to party, because everyone knows dinosaurs love to dance! Theatre for the Very Young at Orlando Family Stage is created specifically for 1 to 5-year-olds and is an interactive, multi-sensory, developmentally accessible experience encouraging caregiver interaction and creative play.
February 1 - April 30
Spring Bloom is the most colorful time of the year as thousands of azaleas, camellias, and annuals signal a new season. The festival celebrates the majesty of Mother Nature from now through April 30. Visitors will experience four months of blooms with a riot of camellias and finishing with a grand finale of azaleas. Each day, enjoy live carillon concerts at 1 pm and 3 pm.
April 2 - 30
Earth Day takes place on April 22, but Orange County Library System is offering fun throughout the whole month! Kids and adults can celebrate our planet by learning about sustainability efforts as well as ways to engage others in the environmental movement.
February 1 - April 27
From Pinewood to Pillars traces the evolution of Orange County’s courthouses, from the rustic, log-hewn buildings of Orlando’s pioneer days to the towering, state-of-the-art structure ushering in the new millennium. This pocket exhibit features rarely seen artifacts from the collections of the Orange County Regional History Center, showcasing the halls of justice that shaped not only Orlando’s skyline but also its history.
March 26 - April 27
Orlando Shakes presents Stuart Little. The endearing classic about a mouse named Stuart born into an ordinary New York family comes alive onstage. Stuart is a little guy with a big heart, not to mention whiskers, a little pink nose and a really dapper wardrobe. When he’s adopted by the Littles, he embarks on adventures with a variety of characters — including his nemesis, family cat Snowbell, and along the way learns the true meaning of family, loyalty and friendship.
March 7 - April 25, Every Friday
Admission for all visitors is free from 4 pm - 8 pm every Friday through April 25. Various musicians and musical groups enhance the Museum experience, from 5 pm - 8 pm.
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025
April 20 - 26
Each year twenty-four professionally-acclaimed plein air artists will paint at the Polasek Museum and at other locations throughout Winter Park and Orlando. Art lovers are invited to watch the artists at work and attend free painting demonstrations. Artwork created during the Winter Park Paint Out will be on display as soon as they are completed and dropped off at the museum’s wet room. These wonderful paintings will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Museum.
April 24 - 26
Happening in Judson’s Live – Dr. Phillips Center’s newest and most intimate music room. One flurry across his piano keys, and Julius Rodriguez turns any space into one of unbridled creativity. The New York-born and Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer creates a free-flowing, energetic amalgam of jazz brilliance, adding R&B, hip-hop, and classical music to his sound to make it transcend the boundaries of labels altogether.
April 24 - 27
The electrifying action of Major League Pickleball (MLP) is coming to Orlando for the 2025 regular season opener, April 24-27! Following the thrilling 2024 Vulcan MLP Playoffs Orlando that saw the league’s champions crowned in November, MLP is returning to start the 2025 season with the world’s top professional coed pickleball teams in action for four days of fast-paced competition at the USTA National Campus.
April 24 - 27
Carrie: The Musical at Rollins, Annie Russell Theatre, Winter Park. A teenage girl endures relentless bullying at school and a fanatically religious mother at home. She discovers she has supernatural powers. This unique musical adaptation offers a deeper look at King’s complex characters, powerful musical numbers and of course, sensational effects.
April 25 - 27
Opera Orlando presents two operas rolled into one with Hector Berlioz’s Beatrice + Benedict and Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. Watch these stories unfold simultaneously on an Easter day in the Sicilian town of Messina. Audiences first watch Berlioz’s comedy, based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, play out in the town square with weddings and a happy ending for all, and then a more tragic tale is told as Mascagni’s verismo opera happens in the exact same town square.
April 25 - 27
The Ballad of Baby Doe is a timeless American opera that resonates with themes of love, resilience, and ambition, set against the vibrant backdrop of the Colorado Silver Boom. Directed by Eric Pinder with music direction by Philip King, this masterpiece brings history to life, exploring the complex dynamics of relationships and societal change through poignant melodies and heartfelt storytelling.
April 25 - 27
Shine up your hogs! It's time for Leesburg Bikefest 2025! Featuring free concerts, hundreds of vendors, food, drinks, and over 20 local bands, Full Throttle Bike Show, Central Florida Motorcycle Drill Team, Biker games and more!
April 25 - 27
Get ready to groove to the rhythms of Reggae Fest at Boxi Park from April 24 to 27! Enjoy vibrant food, refreshing drinks, and a fun-filled weekend for all ages.
April 25 - 27
April 25th, 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope. Over the decades, Hubble has made more than 1.6 million observations that furthered humans’ understanding of the cosmos. Dive into the history-making space telescope Friday April 25 through Sunday, April 27 during our anniversary celebration.
April 25 - 26
FREE admission for all Spectators, come check out the Family Fun, entertainment, great food vendors and of course, the best of the best Big Rig Trucks on display all day and night…. Visit the showroom at 75 Chrome Shop, 419 E SR 44 Wildwood filled with amazing big rig merchandice!
April 25 - 26
Luenell is the self-proclaimed “Original Bad Girl of Comedy.” She may be small in stature, but she more than makes up for it with her big personality, booming voice and infectious laughter. Catch her live at Funny Bone Comedy Club Orlando.
April 25
Step right up for a burlesque extravaganza where the spotlight shines on our best and most beloved performances! This carefully curated showcase is pulling out all the stops for an undeniable night of talent. Come see our signature and fan-favorite acts, from sultry stripteases to cheeky charm, and everything in between, as Big Bang BOOM! Cabaret presents Tour de Force!
April 25
Join us for a 30-minute lunchtime tour of our exhibition THE ORIGINAL INFLUENCERS: MERNET LARSEN, STEVE LOTZ, BRUCE MARSH led by the Mennello Museum of American Art’s Curator of Art and Education, Katherine Page from 11:00am to 11:30am!
April 25
Experience an unforgettable night of EDM with Sigala at Palm Tree Club! Enjoy dance hits and bold new sounds with Sigala, the chart-topping DJ and producer behind global anthems like "Easy Love" and "Sweet Lovin’."
April 25
Join us at McCall Park in historic downtown Plant City from 5 pm - 9 pm for a Sci-Fi themed Last Friday Downtown. The event will take place rain or shine, and admission is FREE. Bring the whole family for an evening filled with magic, fun, and community spirit! Explore the Main Street Kids Zone, indulge in delicious treats from a variety of food trucks, and shop from a rotating cast of talented artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, fashion, and more! Dress up, make memories, and immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of our beloved historic downtown.
April 25
Fans will get the opportunity to experience an unforgettable night as GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Fantasia Barrino, plays Addition Financial Arena on April 25, 2025 at 8 pm.
April 25
Hop into the fun at the Celebration Kid’s Night Out: Party with Your Peeps! Join us for an afternoon of fun activities, themed food, and creative crafts. This is a Celebration resident only event for children ages 6-12 and registration is $45 per child and $30 for each additional sibling.
April 25
Don't miss Cumbiatron: The Cumbia Rave at House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!
April 25
Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League take on Angel City FC at Inter&Co Stadium.
April 25
Be part of history as the ultimate symbol of global club soccer glory arrives in Orlando! Join us at ICON Park on Friday, April 25, from 5–7 pm. for a once-in-a-generation photo opportunity with the new iconic FIFA Trophy. Bring your family and friends to enjoy live entertainment, score exciting giveaways, and celebrate as we count down to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 debut on U.S. soil—where Orlando will take center stage as the only city hosting games in two stadiums (Inter&Co Stadium and Camping World Stadium).
April 25
Catch Napalm Death and Melvins live at The Beacham. Grt tickets now.
April 25
Celebrate the opening of this new contemporary art exhibition with music by DJ Nigel John, The Bruja's Table food truck, a cash bar, and honoring our featured artist on our beautiful National Historic Landmark campus! This exhibition features the art of Mike Massaro. Admission, to this event is FREE! However, donations of any size are gratefully accepted with your order or at the event, in order to support our many free community programs! LOSS explores the emotional layers of loss through abstract representation. Viewers can navigate the physical pieces and nuanced lighting, creating a contemplative space to reflect on their own experiences.
April 25
Joaquina comes to Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now!
April 25
Presented by CFCArts Community Choir Embark on the largest record-sharing, mixtape-swapping, compact disc-collecting celebration ever as the CFCArts Community Choir takes you on a decades-long journey into some of the best music of all time with Jukebox Jam!
April 25
Live at Timucua / Jazz Series / Month of Jazz: Joel Klein, a young saxophonist with a vision, embarks on a musical odyssey that defies conventions and embraces the spirit of genre-bending exploration. Influenced by artists like Robert Glasper, Marquis Hill, and Nicholas Payton, Klein fearlessly blends jazz, contemporary sounds, and innovative expressions into a captivating sonic tapestry.
April 25
Don't miss Emo Social at Will's Pub. Get your tickets now!
April 25
Kayzo Presents Unleashed XL 2025 Tour at The Vanguard Orlando. Get your tickets now!
April 25
Step into a roaring 1920s-inspired Prohibition Party with Guys With Ties Philanthropy to raise funds for Easterseals and party with purpose! Dust off your finest flapper dress or dapper suit and prepare to revel in an evening filled with swinging music, craft cocktails, and clandestine fun—all for a worthwhile cause.
April 25
At Wekiva Island, every day is Earth Day—but on April 25, we’re making it extra special! Join us for a day dedicated to sustainability, conservation, and appreciation of our beautiful planet. Whether you’re passionate about protecting the environment or simply want to enjoy a fun day in nature, there’s something for everyone at our annual Earth Day Celebration!
April 25
Tom Simons, aka TommyInnit, is a British YouTuber and Twitch Streamer with 50 million subscribers across all platforms. The 19-year-old entertainer wears the hats of gamer, performer, comedian and writer. Catch him at The Plaza Live.
April 25
Tears for the Dying, Caustic Bats, and Obsidian come to The Conduit. Get your tickets now!
Every Friday
Food Truck Fridays is a weekly food truck gathering from Parking Lot Party. Every Friday at Ivanhoe Park Brewing,10 different food trucks will be available to kick your weekend off right.
Every Friday and Saturday
Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area!
This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.
Every Friday and Saturday
This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.
Every Friday and Saturday
In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot at King of the Hill!
Every Friday
Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while and enjoy the art displayed on the art installation, The Beacon.
Every Friday
TPD Night Market is a weekly Friday night market featuring 20 plus vendors at 431 E Central Blvd, Thornton Park, Orlando.
Every Friday
Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden in the beautiful Centennial Plaza Gazebo.
Every Friday
Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show begins at 3 pm featuring show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars cruise at 8:30 pm.
Every Friday
Enjoy nonstop live piano music every Friday night at The Wharf at Sunset Walk with late-night food and drink menu.
Every Friday
Every Friday night, Sunset Walk presents the Promenade Racing Car & Truck Show, a free event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Enjoy live entertainment with DJ, bands, and more.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025
April 20 - 26
Each year twenty-four professionally-acclaimed plein air artists will paint at the Polasek Museum and at other locations throughout Winter Park and Orlando. Art lovers are invited to watch the artists at work and attend free painting demonstrations. Artwork created during the Winter Park Paint Out will be on display as soon as they are completed and dropped off at the museum’s wet room. These wonderful paintings will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds going to support the Museum.
April 24 - 26
Happening in Judson’s Live – Dr. Phillips Center’s newest and most intimate music room. One flurry across his piano keys, and Julius Rodriguez turns any space into one of unbridled creativity. The New York-born and Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer creates a free-flowing, energetic amalgam of jazz brilliance, adding R&B, hip-hop, and classical music to his sound to make it transcend the boundaries of labels altogether.
April 24 - 27
The electrifying action of Major League Pickleball (MLP) is coming to Orlando for the 2025 regular season opener, April 24-27! Following the thrilling 2024 Vulcan MLP Playoffs Orlando that saw the league’s champions crowned in November, MLP is returning to start the 2025 season with the world’s top professional coed pickleball teams in action for four days of fast-paced competition at the USTA National Campus.
April 24 - 27
Carrie: The Musical at Rollins, Annie Russell Theatre, Winter Park. A teenage girl endures relentless bullying at school and a fanatically religious mother at home. She discovers she has supernatural powers. This unique musical adaptation offers a deeper look at King’s complex characters, powerful musical numbers and of course, sensational effects.
April 25 - 27
Opera Orlando presents two operas rolled into one with Hector Berlioz’s Beatrice + Benedict and Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. Watch these stories unfold simultaneously on an Easter day in the Sicilian town of Messina. Audiences first watch Berlioz’s comedy, based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, play out in the town square with weddings and a happy ending for all, and then a more tragic tale is told as Mascagni’s verismo opera happens in the exact same town square.
April 25 - 27
The Ballad of Baby Doe is a timeless American opera that resonates with themes of love, resilience, and ambition, set against the vibrant backdrop of the Colorado Silver Boom. Directed by Eric Pinder with music direction by Philip King, this masterpiece brings history to life, exploring the complex dynamics of relationships and societal change through poignant melodies and heartfelt storytelling.
April 25 - 27
Shine up your hogs! It's time for Leesburg Bikefest 2025! Featuring free concerts, hundreds of vendors, food, drinks, and over 20 local bands, Full Throttle Bike Show, Central Florida Motorcycle Drill Team, Biker games and more!
April 25 - 27
Get ready to groove to the rhythms of Reggae Fest at Boxi Park from April 24 to 27! Enjoy vibrant food, refreshing drinks, and a fun-filled weekend for all ages.
April 25 - 27
April 25th, 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope. Over the decades, Hubble has made more than 1.6 million observations that furthered humans’ understanding of the cosmos. Dive into the history-making space telescope Friday April 25 through Sunday, April 27 during our anniversary celebration.
April 25 - 26
FREE admission for all Spectators, come check out the Family Fun, entertainment, great food vendors and of course, the best of the best Big Rig Trucks on display all day and night…. Visit the showroom at 75 Chrome Shop, 419 E SR 44 Wildwood filled with amazing big rig merchandice!
April 25 - 26
Luenell is the self-proclaimed “Original Bad Girl of Comedy.” She may be small in stature, but she more than makes up for it with her big personality, booming voice and infectious laughter. Catch her live at Funny Bone Comedy Club Orlando.
April 26 - 27
Mark your calendars. The Apopka Art & Foliage Festival is back, and it's going to be two days of creativity, nature, and community spirit on April 26 & 27, 2025 at Kit Land Nelson Park.
April 26 - 27
Join us for the 11th Annual Mount Dora Blueberry Festival and celebrate the season with all things blueberry. The local blueberry industry is celebrated during the peak of Blueberry season in Lake county at this annual event. Local Blueberry Farms will sell berries freshly picked from their farms along with fresh blueberry products. Crafters, live music, pancake breakfast, blueberry beer, wine, and a blueberry pie eating contest.
April 26 - 27
Celebrate modern masterpieces from the 20th century, including the majestic grandeur of Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast to the exhilarating vitality of Shostakovich's Festive Overture, the evocative depth of Bloch’s Schelomo, and the world premiere of the Piano Concerto by Rollins’ professor Daniel Crozier. Be immersed in a symphony of innovation as you join us in honoring our rich legacy while looking forward to the next 90 years of musical exploration and discovery.
April 26
Mary J. Blige is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her powerful voice and her pioneering influence in R&B and hip hop soul music. See Blige perform live at Kia Center.
April 26
Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt at our Pop Up Shop at 2520 North Ronald Reagan Boulevard Longwood! This event is perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to celebrate the Easter season with excitement and joy.
April 26
The Recycled Art Exhibition is back again for 2025 at the Casselberry Art House. Let your curiosity run wild at this exciting display of recycled and repurposed materials turned into unique pieces of art work. Each year the City hosts this exhibit which includes a wide variety of artists of all different ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.
April 26
Connect with nature and celebrate Mother Earth with a glorious day in the Gardens. This full-day concert experience includes activities inspiring the protection of the planet and a concert under the stars with the rising Americana stars Remedy Tree. The festival will also feature curated food experiences for purchase by Chef Matt Fulwood and the Blue Palmetto Team.
April 26
The City of St. Cloud and the Osceola Library system invite you to join in the Earth Day celebration at Veteran's Memorial Library. There will be local vendors, eco presentations, live animal encounters, food trucks, kid's crafts, a shred truck and so much more!
April 26
The 15th annual Earth Fest – the county’s largest environmentally friendly festival – is on Saturday, April 26, 10 am to 3 pm at Lake Concord Park in Casselberry. The day begins with EarthFest with free tree and plant giveaways, butterfly releases and gardening workshops hosted by the City of Casselberry and Casselberry’s Friends of the Park.
April 26
Join us for the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America! The Zoo will have interactive activities, crafts and games that represent our love for the planet, including the chance to build a ‘Toad Abode’ for some helpful local wildlife at your own house! This is a party you don’t want to miss. By the time you leave, you’ll feel connected to nature and immersed in conservation. Let’s take action and celebrate! The Zoo will open to the public at 9 am, and the Party for the Planet will continue until 3 p.m. This event is included in general Zoo admission. Additional fees may apply for certain activities.
April 26
Celebrate The Ward & Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party with us, Track Shack, and the City of Winter Park on Saturday, April 27, from 8 – 11:30 am at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, and next door in Ward Park. The Ward & Wellbeing Earth Day Block Party is back for another year and jam-packed with family-friendly, sustainability-themed fun! Go the extra mile and join Track Shack’s and the City of Winter Park’s Run for Trees 5K sponsored by the Center for Health & Wellbeing, then join us to celebrate post-race and browse our Earth Day Open House.
April 26
The City of Winter Park and Track Shack's Run for the Trees 5k run/walk presented by Center for Health and Wellbeing is a unique point to point event. The last mile is on the tree-canopied, wilderness dirt road of Genius Drive. This privately owned glimpse of old Florida is opened to the public only once a year, for this event. All in person finishers receive a young tree!
April 26
Join the party as Island H2O Water Park transforms into a neon island paradise during Island Nights!
April 26
Get yourself to Oviedo Mall for 200 vendors offering discounted art, vintage goods and crafts. Featuring live music, cosplays, meetups, face paint and a new craft room.
April 26
Come join us for a night of laughter, drama, and entertainment as we blend the classic works of Shakespeare with a modern twist of burlesque and drag at Imagine Performing Arts Center, Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo. Get ready for a unique experience that will leave you wanting more. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event! Tips appreciated. 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.
April 26
Ivanhoe Village and Mills50 team up to host Virginia Drive Live!, a long-standing event in Ivanhoe Village. During Virginia Drive Live!, vendors are placed along Virginia Drive from Orange Avenue to Mills Avenue. Vendors consist of artists, retail, food and music.
April 26
Swing by Forward/Slash for a Saturday afternoon indoor and outdoor market filled with local vendors, treat makers, craft cocktails, food vendors, flowers and more at this family and pet
friendly event.
April 26
Experience an evening of fine wine, gourmet food, live music, and captivating science at Science & Wine, Central Florida's most distinctive wine event! Join us from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, for a night of tasting, learning, and supporting the Orlando Science Center's mission to inspire science learning for life.
April 26
You’re invited to support Brevard Zoo's most spectacular event of the year! Attendees will enjoy a special pre-party with animal encounters, sumptuous culinary delights, refreshing libations, signature entertainment and a magical Safari After Dark party.
April 26
Come join us as we celebrate jazz music with the world for International Jazz Day weekend on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm for our free family-friendly concert series, Saturday Sounds, featuring classic, soul-stirring jazz music from Derrick Harris & Eighth Note Collective.
April 26
Shady Park, adjacent from the Hannibal Square Heritage Center Organized and curated by Hannibal Square Heritage Center Manger Barbara Chandler, the festival celebrates Central Florida’s richly diverse culture through live musical entertainment and the artwork of select folk and urban artisans. Activities include The Hannibal’s Trek: Let’s Go Trekking through Shady Park for kids, storytelling, K2 Mobile Unit, Black History Trivia and more. Admission is free.
April 26
The Florida Puerto Rican Parade, Festival and related activities were established to promote the Puerto Rican culture, heritage, values and its contributions to the State of Florida. The 2025 parade and festival will be held on April 26, 2025 in downtown Orlando.
April 26
Orlando City Soccer Club takes on Atlanta United FC at Inter&Co Stadium in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now!
April 26
Martial Arts World Super Show is this year’s premier event which is held to benefit the Martial Arts World Foundation. We have organized a spectacular Martial Arts Super Show including the Exhibition Team World Championships. This year's event will be held on April 26, 2025 at Colonial High School gymnasium. There will be hundreds of participants and thousands of spectators for this amazing event.
April 26
Markus hails from Austria, where he learned classical piano first, then the modern music that largely came from there, and then dove into the deep end of jazz. He is a sensitive, communicative pianist, and the trio sounds wonderful. The best jazz, in the best living room concert hall in the world.
April 26
Get Ready for the Ultimate Orlando Boozy Crawfish Festival! Orlando, are you ready to feast, sip, and party? Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 26th, because the Orlando Boozy Crawfish Festival is taking over Live! at The Pointe Orlando, it’s going to be a shell-crackin’ good time!
April 26
R.A.P. Ferreira & BLAX: The Situations & Spectacular Tour is coming to the Conduit. Get your tickets now!
April 26
It will be an afternoon of family-friendly fun, with activities including live music, food and cocktails through the decades, a 1970s-style carnival, a Walk Through Time in Oviedo, and so much more! This event is FREE to the public and we want all of Oviedo to come out and walk down memory lane as we celebrate our centennial! At the end of the night, we will feature a laser show and fireworks!
April 26
The Dead South comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!
April 26
Join us for a mouthwatering celebration of plant-based cuisine from around the world. Get ready to indulge in a variety of vegan delicacies that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
April 26
PanCAN PurpleStride Central Florida 2025 will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 along with 60 other affiliations around the US. It’s a vibrant family fun run dedicated to raising awareness for pancreatic cancer. This year's event will take place at the scenic Grove Park in Orlando, Florida, where we will gather over 650 passionate participants, including survivors, families, and community advocates united in the fight against this devastating disease.
April 26
IDance Orlando Festival brings together the local community of dancers, choreographers, performers, educators, and students in a cooperative manner, allowing them to perform new works and also inspire and educate the public through dance.
April 26
Dogs in a Pile comes to The Social. Get your tickets now!
April 26
It’s time for another extraordinary evening under the stars! Corks and Forks... an evening of food, fine wines, craft beer, specialty cocktails, entertainment and more hosted by the Venue On Lake Lily in Maitland.
April 26
The Dead South comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!
April 26
Montgomery Drive Presents Capstan: The Cult Tour at The Abbey. Get your tickets now!
April 26
Don't miss the Bengali 600 Album Release Show at Will's Pub. Get your tickets now!
April 26
B8TA at Lil Indie's returns with Basketball and Breaks. Hoops, laughs and Jams all under one roof!
Every Friday and Saturday
Discover Sanford’s unknown and sometimes dark history, including access to a haunted area!
This 90-minute tour led by a local guide allows you to experience historical stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.
Every Saturday
Enjoy the haunted tales of ghostly experiences in Historic Downtown Sanford while sipping some delicious craft beer from three popular craft beer establishments. This 90-minute tasting tour starting at 8:30 pm is led by BJCP Certified Beer Judge, Gary Holmes. Learn historical stories gathered from the people who live in Sanford, while getting intimate with local brewers and Sanford craft beer.
Every Friday and Saturday
This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show.
Every Friday and Saturday
In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot at King of the Hill!
Every Saturday and Sunday
Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden. Take part in the opportunity to truly connect with yourself and nature. Takes place every Saturday, 9 - 10 am and Sundays 4 - 5 pm. $15 (Proceeds will benefit Mead Botanical Garden) . Bring a yoga mat and water.
Every Saturday
Mead Botanical Gardens offers a unique experience to practice Tai Chi in the Garden with certified Tai Chi Health Master Trainer, Tony Garcia. Takes place every Saturday, 10:30 - 11.30 am. Please bring water.
Every Saturday
Namaste, a new you awaits. Find your perfect balance in the serene outdoor yoga classes at Lake Nona Wave Hotel. Set amidst the picturesque Sculpture Garden, experienced nstructors will guide you through a harmonious blend of strength and flexibility.
Every Saturday
Dance, play and be entertained at engaging shows for kids of all ages at the Disney Springs Kids Club, taking place every Saturday. Free Entertainment and Free Parking.
Every Saturday
It's every yoga and beer lover's favorite time of the week! Come join RockPit Brewing & Distilling this Saturday morning for some rejuvenating yoga and a pint of craft beer deliciousness at the end. Don't forget to bring your yoga mat. $10 at the door or pre-purchase.
Every Saturday
Join Bicikleta Bike Shop on a Lake Monroe Loop. This 28-mile bike ride will take you on an adventure around Lake Monroe. Saturday mornings – meet up is at 7:15 am. The ride starts promptly at 7:30 am.
Every Saturday
Cowpokes and bronco busters descend upon Westgate River Ranch Resort every Saturday night at 7:30 pm for an evening of fun inside the 1,200-seat rodeo arena. The Saturday Night Rodeo features trick riding, bull riding, calf roping, barrel racing, and rodeo clown antics. After that, get your feet moving during the lively Dance Party just outside the River Ranch Saloon. Enjoy music and games from a lively DJ to end a perfect day.
Every Saturday
Join us on Saturday afternoons for docent-led museum tours that highlight works from Rollins Museum of Art's current exhibitions.
Every Saturday
Join Old Town in Kissimmee every Saturday and take a trip down memory lane. The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm. The event is free for participants and free for the public to attend.
Every Saturday
Live on the Lawn is your Saturday oasis to relax and recharge while listening to live music and playing lawn games with family and friends. Join Lake Nona from 11 am – 3 pm every Saturday!
Every Saturday
The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to Show Car Saturday Nights. All makes and models are welcome and displayed along Margaritaville Boulevard. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the music of DJ Scotty B while admiring an amazing collection of classic to modern automobiles, with live bands performing on the Promenade Plaza Stage nightly.
Every Saturday
The Sunset Saturday Artisan Market takes place at the Promenade at Sunset Walk every Saturday evening, featuring the best local artisan, craft, and specialty vendors from across Central Florida.
Every Saturday
The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm in beautiful Historic Winter Garden.
Every Saturday
The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park.
Every Saturday
The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall.
Every Saturday
Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more.
Every Saturday
Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more.
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
April 24 - 27
The electrifying action of Major League Pickleball (MLP) is coming to Orlando for the 2025 regular season opener, April 24-27! Following the thrilling 2024 Vulcan MLP Playoffs Orlando that saw the league’s champions crowned in November, MLP is returning to start the 2025 season with the world’s top professional coed pickleball teams in action for four days of fast-paced competition at the USTA National Campus.
April 24 - 27
Carrie: The Musical at Rollins, Annie Russell Theatre, Winter Park. A teenage girl endures relentless bullying at school and a fanatically religious mother at home. She discovers she has supernatural powers. This unique musical adaptation offers a deeper look at King’s complex characters, powerful musical numbers and of course, sensational effects.
April 25 - 27
Opera Orlando presents two operas rolled into one with Hector Berlioz’s Beatrice + Benedict and Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. Watch these stories unfold simultaneously on an Easter day in the Sicilian town of Messina. Audiences first watch Berlioz’s comedy, based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, play out in the town square with weddings and a happy ending for all, and then a more tragic tale is told as Mascagni’s verismo opera happens in the exact same town square.
April 25 - 27
The Ballad of Baby Doe is a timeless American opera that resonates with themes of love, resilience, and ambition, set against the vibrant backdrop of the Colorado Silver Boom. Directed by Eric Pinder with music direction by Philip King, this masterpiece brings history to life, exploring the complex dynamics of relationships and societal change through poignant melodies and heartfelt storytelling.
April 25 - 27
Shine up your hogs! It's time for Leesburg Bikefest 2025! Featuring free concerts, hundreds of vendors, food, drinks, and over 20 local bands, Full Throttle Bike Show, Central Florida Motorcycle Drill Team, Biker games and more!
April 25 - 27
Get ready to groove to the rhythms of Reggae Fest at Boxi Park from April 24 to 27! Enjoy vibrant food, refreshing drinks, and a fun-filled weekend for all ages.
April 25 - 27
April 25th, 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope. Over the decades, Hubble has made more than 1.6 million observations that furthered humans’ understanding of the cosmos. Dive into the history-making space telescope Friday April 25 through Sunday, April 27 during our anniversary celebration.
April 26 - 27
Mark your calendars. The Apopka Art & Foliage Festival is back, and it's going to be two days of creativity, nature, and community spirit on April 26 & 27, 2025 at Kit Land Nelson Park.
April 26 - 27
Join us for the 11th Annual Mount Dora Blueberry Festival and celebrate the season with all things blueberry. The local blueberry industry is celebrated during the peak of Blueberry season in Lake county at this annual event. Local Blueberry Farms will sell berries freshly picked from their farms along with fresh blueberry products. Crafters, live music, pancake breakfast, blueberry beer, wine, and a blueberry pie eating contest.
April 26 - 27
Celebrate modern masterpieces from the 20th century, including the majestic grandeur of Walton’s Belshazzar’s Feast to the exhilarating vitality of Shostakovich's Festive Overture, the evocative depth of Bloch’s Schelomo, and the world premiere of the Piano Concerto by Rollins’ professor Daniel Crozier. Be immersed in a symphony of innovation as you join us in honoring our rich legacy while looking forward to the next 90 years of musical exploration and discovery.
April 26 - 27
A Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Event with artwork from some of the best in the country! Join us as Sanford's brick streets get transformed into an artist mecca.
April 27
There’s truly something for everyone! From vintage clothing and home decor to jewelry, art, plants, and records. Bring your appetite and get ready for some of the best food trucks and pop-ups in town. 80+ Vendors throughout Wills Pub, Lil Indies & Wally’s Bar & Liquors!
April 27
Experience the vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture at the 2025 Caribbean Fusion Festival at Kissimmee’s Lakefront Park. Dive into the heart of the Caribbean with an array of music, delectable food, unique crafts, and lively dance performances. This free day-long extravaganza is more than just a festival; it’s an experience that brings the community together to revel in the rich fusion of Caribbean cultures.
April 27
The Pro Volleyball Federation's Orlando Valkyries take on the Columbus Fury at Addition Financial Arena. Get your tickets now!
April 27
Join Avalon Park for Food Truck Night! There will be 20 food truck options to choose from and entertainment from 5-8 pm.
April 27
Orlando may be the least understood world-famous city in the United States. Its theme parks draw millions, but relatively few of them realize it also boasts a history that goes back long before Walt Disney World opened in 1971. For most of that history, photographers and artists have documented life in Florida’s largest inland city. In this illustrated talk, designed to complement the History Center’s latest special exhibition, Orlando Collected, longtime Central Florida history writer Joy Wallace Dickinson traces the trajectory of Orlando’s last 150 years through favorite images of the city and some of the fascinating folks who have called it home.
April 27
Pop by the new Quantum Leap Winery for a Sunday afternoon indoor market filled with local vendors, treat makers, wine, flowers and more at this family and pet friendly event.
April 27
City District, Parramore District and West Lake Main Streets are joining forces to co-host our 2nd Annual Earth Day Clean-Up alongside Orlando City Soccer Club, Orlando Pride and the MLS for their Greener Goals Week to celebrate Earth Day. Join us and our amazing sponsor Publix for a fun day of beautifying downtown Orlando and the Parramore District.
April 27
Don't miss Curren$y 4:20 Tour with The 747 Band at The Beacham. Get your tickets now!
April 27
Live at Timucua / Classical Series / Contemporary Classical Series: Formed in 2012, the Orlando based Hippocrene Saxophone Quartet is dedicated to performing new music for saxophone quartet as well as original transcriptions. They have performed at conferences at Arizona State University, Texas Tech University, at Central Florida music festivals and at universities throughout Florida.
April 27
Central Florida Folk hosts live folk music concerts at Winter Park Public Library on the last Saturday of the month. Get your tickets now!
April 27
The Pro Volleyball Federation's Orlando Valkyries take on the Columbus Fury at Addition Financial Arena. Get your tickets now!
April 27
Rezn, Harsh Realm, and More comes to The Conduit. Get your tickets now!
April 27
Montgomery Drive presents Split Chain at Will's Pub. Get your tickets now!
April 27
Join The Bridge Theatre at The Abbey for an unforgettable experience filled with dreams and wonder. Immerse yourself in a world of Broadway’s favorite hits as Orlando’s best performers breathe life into the roles they’d love to play. This event promises to be a night to remember, with special virtual guests Wayne Brady(Who’s Line is it Anyway) and Wesley Taylor (Only Murders in the Building).
April 27
Happening in Judson’s Live – Dr. Phillips Center’s newest and most intimate music room. Relive the iconic music, influences, and storied career of “the Man in Black” in this entertaining journey through Johnny Cash‘s expansive discography.
Every Saturday and Sunday
Enjoy yoga in the Garden in the midst of the beautiful Mead Botanical Garden. Take part in the opportunity to truly connect with yourself and nature. Saturdays, 9 – 10 am & Sundays 4 – 5 pm. $15 (Proceeds will benefit Mead Botanical Garden) . Bring a yoga mat and water.
Every Sunday
Enjoy Family Fun Day every Sunday at Boxi Park, with face painters, balloon artists entertainers, and live music. Fun for the whole family! 1 pm - 9 pm.
Every Sunday
Hosted by the Mennello Museum of American Art with classes led by certified Full Circle Yoga, Winter Park. Start your Sunday mornings out blissfully with a relaxing lakeside flow. Join us in the shade of the trees for a practice that is suitable for all levels! Don’t forget to bring a mat, towel, and water to have a great practice.
Every Sunday
One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 am - 4 pm.
Every Sunday
Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 am - 2 pm
Every Sunday
The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm.
Every Sunday
Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm.
Every Sunday
Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 0 am - 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors.
Every Sunday
Service Industry Professionals, this one is for you! Dave & Buster's Orlando is giving industry professionals 1/2 priced drinks and a FREE $10 Power Card every Sunday from at 9pm-close. Offer must be redeemed with a team member.
Every Sunday
Join Promenade at Sunset Walk every Sunday evenings as El Jefe Tequilas Taco Cantina, BR 77 Brazilian Steak House, and Estefan Kitchen Orlando present Sunday-Latin-Sunday. on the Promenade Plaza Stage, featuring the very best DJs from Central Florida including: DJ Gabriel, DJ J Quezt, DJ Elie, and DJ K1X spinning the best merengue, salsa, Latin pop, bachata, and more!
Every Sunday
Catch the free show with Jason Yoho and Friends every Sunday at Lil' Indies.
Every Sunday
A rooftop day party each and every Sunday at Aero. Free entry all day, 21+. Hookah, Food, and Games.
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