FYA 12 is set to ring in a new year of hardcore music in Orlando... Get ready to mosh!! FYA Fest is back, and ready to bring the rage to Orlando Warehouse at the Central Florida Fairgrounds this weekend, January 10 - 11, 2026. The annual hardcore festival FYA Fest features a huge lineup of heavy hitters including headliners, Hatebreed, Drain, Gorilla Biscuits, Fleshwater, Merauder, End It, Haywire, Mindforce and more. FYA 12 also features an ultra rare reunion set from Philly

PANDA FEST’s First Event of 2026 and First-Ever Event in Orlando Brings Local and National Food, Fun and Culture to Central Florida Panda-monium is about to sweep across Central Florida! PANDA FEST, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Asian food and culture festivals, will kick off its biggest year yet with the exciting debut of the first-ever PANDA FEST in Orlando, bringing a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures to Festival Park on Friday, Feb

Luminary Market is back, check out a variety of products from artisans, makers and local businesses, then catch a free movie! The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board once again hosts Luminary Market, and a free movie in Luminary Green Park on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. This monthly market showcases between 20 to 25 unique vendors, featuring local favorites and curated goods, all designed to celebrate and support the growing Creative Village community of residents, s

Welcome to a new week in Orlando, and to make sure you don't miss anything, we've selected the best event and things to do throughout the week ahead in the city. It's a brand new week, and you better hold on tight, because we have an entire week of awesome events and things to do throughout Orlando, including some awesome concerts, sporting events, community events, farmers markets, car shows, theme park events, and so much more! With so much to do, and to help you decide wha

This year America is celebrating it's 250th Anniversary, and Orlando has a full schedule of fun events taking place throughout the year to celebrate. Check out our list of must-do Orlando events and festivals in 2026. 2026 brings 12 months of must-do events to Orlando, with each month of the year jam-packed with a unique mix of county fairs, arts festivals, food & drink festivals, music festivals, film festivals, theme park events and so much more, and with amazing year roun

Ulta Beauty World is popping up in Orlando on April 16, 2026 with a celebration of all things beauty. Get ready to discover the magic of Ulta Beauty World, a one-day immersive beauty event happening on April 16, 2026 at the Orange County Convention Center on International Drive, Orlando. Following an inagural Tevent in San Antonio, TX in 2025, it's now Orlando's chance to connect with 198+ of the biggest beauty brands, explore exclusive experiences, and learn from top industr

The peak season for observing manatees is November through April, and the local manatee population swells to its largest size between December and February. Manatees roam the waters of Florida from April through October, but when things get a bit chilly, they head to places like freshwater Florida Springs , where the temperatures remain constant throughout the year. It may not seem warm when you jump into a freshwater spring, but the water temperatures remain around 70 degre

Guests visiting De Leon Springs State Park on New Year's Day can enjoy the parks signature January 1 events. Historic De Leon Springs State Park located on a stunning natural spring and on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, is gearing up to welcome guests to a trio of popular January 1 events including the De Leon Dunk from 7 am to 8 am when everyone jumps into the spring for a refreshing big splash, What a great way to kickstart your mind and body for 2026, by tak

Howl at the Moon Orlando is a top choice for an awesome night out, and their New Year's Eve party is the ultimate year-end celebration. Midnight Magic Awaits – Join Howl at the Moon Orlando as the clock strikes twelve on December 31st to kiss 2025 goodbye! Their musicians will perform today's top hits, party classics and song requests from the audience nonstop until 2 am. Meet under the disco ball on International Drive as the music vibes you into 2026! This non-stop night o

Where Culture Meets Artistry: C elebrate Timucua Amplifies Black Voices at the white house! Timucua Amplifies Black Voices (TABV) is a celebration of Black voices across creative expression in jazz, R&B, and classical music. While Timucua seeks to honor Black voices year-round, this annual festival returns in February 2026 to lift up Black voices in our community with world-class musical performances. Festival passes are available now. Timucua Amplifies Black Voices Weekend

Tampa's Holiday Lighted Boat Parade is a spectacular procession of boats adorned with thousands of twinkling lights. Tampa’s largest lighted boat parade will take place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, lighting up the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa with a dazzling display of holiday cheer. The parade kicks off at 6:15 pm near the Lighthouse off Davis Islands, with both large and small vessels cruising past Sparkman Wharf, Harbour Island, and the Tampa Convention Center.

From daytime fun to late-night parties, it’s where creativity, community, and holiday cheer collide. Holiday Matsuri is Florida’s largest anime convention, bringing together thousands of passionate fans in Orlando to celebrate anime, gaming, cosplay, and pop culture—all with a festive holiday twist! Happening from Friday, December 19 - Sunday, December 21, 2026, you’ll enjoy cosplay contests, panels, gaming tournaments, a massive shopping hall, themed dances, and unforgettabl

In addition to the live music, Tampa's Holiday RiverFest will feature the Lighted Boat Parade, Wiener Dog Races, Kids Zone, Ugly Sweater Contest, Festive Food & Drinks and more. Holiday RiverFest is Tampa’s newest holiday tradition, bringing together live music, festive treats, and family-friendly fun on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Save the date for an entire day of family fun including live music from world-renowned artists Ernest, Uncle K

MEGACON Orlando is back in March 2026, returning to the Orange County Convention Center bigger, better, and with more celebs than ever before! If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share your passion with 160,000 people at MEGACON Orlando, you'll feel out of this world – and right at home! The hugely popular MEGACON Orlando returns to takeover the Orange County Convention Center on I-Drive from March 19 - 22, 2026. MEGACON Orlando is one of

Experience the magic of the season at Cranes Roost Park with a dazzling holiday display, featuring thousands of sparkling lights and a magnificent 60-foot tree. Experience the magic of the holidays throughout December as the City of Altamonte Springs and Duke Energy continue the tradition of illuminating Cranes Roost Park. Experience the magic as the park comes to life with dazzling holiday displays, featuring thousands of sparkling lights and a magnificent 60-foot tree adorn