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Gotta Go Orlando is your go-to guide for discovering the latest news, events, activities, and things to do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida. We feature the latest updates from the theme parks, and attractions, together with the latest must-do festivals, local events, and community fun. We also keep you updated with the latest entertainment news, including big-name tours, stand-up comedy, theater shows, and more. We also include the latest food and drink news, together with the best nightlife in the city.


Join District 2 Commissioner Tony Ortiz and the Orlando Police Department at the National Night Out Kickoff
Meet city officials, police and firefighters, enjoy a bounce house and a community street festival with free food and drinks, giveaways and live entertainment. Join District 2 Commissioner Tony Ortiz and the Orlando Police Department at the National Night Out Kickoff in D2: Rock the House. Taking place at Sedano's, located at 5660 Curry Ford Road, Orlando on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 6.30 - 8.30 pm, teh entire ommunity is invited to meet city officials, police and firefig

Alastair Mac
2 days ago


Pet Alliance kicks off Orlando’s Cutest Pet Photo Contest: The 13th “My Best Friend Wine Label Contest”
Enter now for the chance to make your furry friend famous as the model for the 2026 My Best Friend Wine. Pet Alliance, Central Florida’s “go-to” pet experts, is excited to announce the official kickoff of the popular, annual pet photo contest: The 13th Annual “My Best Friend Wine Label Contest”. In partnership with Quantum Leap Winery, the photo contest gives proud pet parents the chance to make their furry family member famous as the model on a wine label. Entries are being

Alastair Mac
Jul 8


Join Osceola Pride on June 28 for a vibrant LGBT family-friendly festival celebrating diversity and inclusion
Enjoy a day filled with live entertainment, drag performances, family-friendly activities, community resources, vendors, food, music, and so much more. Get ready for Osceola Pride, happening this weekend at Osceola Heritage Park, and it's bigger and better than ever! Kissimmee PrideFest and Proud in the Cloud have officially joined forces to create Osceola Pride — a unified vision for the future of LGBTQ+ celebration, visibility, and advocacy throughout Osceola County. For ye

Alastair Mac
Jun 25


Calling All Artists for the Orange County 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit
Submit original artwork celebrating Hispanic heritage, culture, and community by July 31, 2026. The Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County (HHNOC), a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization founded in 1999 by Orange County Government employees, is seeking submissions from Central Florida artists for its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit. Held in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the exhibit highlights the richness, diversity, and cultural contributions of

Alastair Mac
Jun 23


Join the City of Winter Garden for it's Juneteenth Community Celebration on Saturday, June 20
Enjoy family-friendly activities, entertainment, live music, community resource booths, food, and more. Join the City of Winter Garden for a Community Celebration in honor of Juneteenth on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10 am - 1 pm. Hosted by the City of Winter Garden, the celebration includes family-friendly activities, entertainment, community resource booths, a variety of food and merchandise for sale, and more! The Juneteenth Community Celebration takes place at Charlie Ma

Alastair Mac
Jun 17


Celebrate freedom, culture, and community with the City of Clermont this weekend in honor of Juneteenth
Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, and a vibrant showcase of the performing arts. Join the City of Clermont this weekend, as the community come together to honor freedom, culture, and community at the 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20! This years celebration will take place at the beautiful Waterfront Park from 4 - 8 pm. Expect an evening filled with vibrant cultural performances, delicious food, local ven

Alastair Mac
Jun 17


Enjoy music, food, family activities, and more at the City of Kissimmee Juneteenth Festival
The event commemorates the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States and honors the history and lasting contributions of the African American community. The Kissimmee Juneteenth Festival is a community celebration of African American culture, including live music, delicious food, craft vendors, and exciting giveaways. Juneteenth is the commemoration of the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. Join the city of Kissimmee this

Alastair Mac
Jun 11


Central Florida Dog Moms 3rd Annual Summer Paw-Looza is taking over Ivanhoe Park Brewing on June 13
Summer Paw-looza is happening this Saturday at Ivanhoe Park Brewing! And this isn’t just any summer event..it’s the 3 Year Anniversary of Central FL Dog Moms! Calling all dog lovers and pup party pros, Central Florida Dog Moms is coming back with the best dog friendly bash of the summer and YOU’RE invited! Expect local pet loving vendors, bubble fun and photo ops, live music, drinks for the humans, treats for the pups, and so much more tail-wagging fun! It’s FREE to attend, f

Alastair Mac
Jun 11


Make some noise, Orange County - June 21 is Make Music Day, and everyone’s invited to join in!
Host a free performance, play at a venue, or take your music to the streets and share it with your neighbors, as Orange County invites residents to turn the whole county into a stage! Make Music Orange County, a wild and wonderful mix of free public musical events, is set to take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Performances will be offered at a variety of locations throughout Orange County and are FREE and open to the public. Any musician, amateur or professional, young or

Alastair Mac
Jun 8


Prayer Ribbons Memorial returns to Orlando as city reflects on ten years since the Pulse tragedy
The colorful ribbon installation honoring the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting is once again on display in Orlando, commemorating the tragedy's 10th anniversary. Following the Pulse tragedy, Orlando received love from communities around the country and the globe. Ten years later, support is still coming to our community. Artist Jay Critchley from the Provincetown Community Compact in Massachusetts is again sending colorful ribbons with messages of support that were cre

Alastair Mac
Jun 8


Oviedo Mall hosts “Summer Lovin’ Book Festival” celebrating all things romance on June 6th
This free community event celebrates all things romance books and will feature authors, workshops, panels, bookish vendors, a themed scavenger hunt, and more. Love is in the air at Oviedo Mall as the Summer Lovin’ Book Festival takes over the mall on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 11 am - 5 pm for a full day dedicated to romance books, passionate readers, and the growing bookish community in Central Florida. The free event will bring together romance authors, readers, book love

Alastair Mac
Jun 2


Save the date for Wings n' Wheels at Orlando Executive Airport and experience the thrill of aviation
Bring the whole family out to the airport ramp and experience this unique event, featuring the thrill of aviation, horsepower and community fun! Save the date for Wings & Wheels Family Fest on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 am - 2 pm. Organized by Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport, this unique and fun event for all the family takes place on the airport ramp at Orlando Executive Airport, and offers everyone the opportunity to experience the thrill

Alastair Mac
May 14


Saddle up for the Hamlin Hoedown, a family morning of western fun at Hamlin Town Center
Enjoy a morning of free family fun at Hamlin Hoedown with pony rides, a barnyard petting zoo, DJ, crafts, games, nostalgic farm activities, and more! Saddle up for the Hamlin Hoedown, a family morning of western fun at Hamlin Town Center this weekend! Ride a pony, meet the animals at the petting zoo, get crafty with the kids, and dance it out with DJ Renee. Grab a bite from a local food vendor and settle in for games, music, and neighborhood spirit. Mosey on down on Saturday,

Alastair Mac
May 14


Kick Off Summer with a blast at the FREE Altamonte Springs Summer Block Party
Summer Block Party returns with all your favorites — water slides, foam pits, games, music and more — plus new ways to play, explore and enjoy the season. Let the fun begin at Cranes Roost Park! The season of sunshine kicks off with the City of Altamonte Summer Block Party, an action-packed celebration you won’t want to miss. Taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Cranes Roost Park, the free Summer Block Party is happening frrom 4 - 8 pm, Enjoy live music, splash-worthy w

Alastair Mac
May 14


10th Anniversary Pulse Memorial Events in Orlando 2026
As we approach the 10th Anniversary of the Pulse tragedy, Orlando remembers the 49 beautiful angels that were sadly taken from our community. Pride Month in Orlando features a multitude of events and celebrations, but June has a poignant significance to the local community here in Orlando, as thoughts turn to the anniversary of the tragic events that unfolded on June 12, 2016, a night that evil visited Orlando in the form of a gunman who entered Pulse Nightclub and killed 49

Emma Walton
May 11
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