There is lots to do in the Daytona Beach throughout Memorial Day Weekend, including Memorial Day Ceremonies, Concerts, Attractions, State Parks and more. With 23 miles of pristine beaches and a long list of activities and attractions, the Daytona Beach area has plenty of things for visitors to experience and explore during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start to summer. And in Daytona Beach, that means mornings paddling the waterw

June is Pride Month, and Orlando celebrates with huge LGBTQ+ hotel takeovers, special events, magical celebrations, and exciting nightlife! Pride Month is celebrated each June, and even though Orlando's Pride Parade and Celebration happens later in the year, there’s a vibrant mix of massive hotel takeovers, high-energy parties, community-centered events, and meaningful moments of reflection throughout June, as the city celebrates Pride Month, and commemorates 10 years since t

It's a new week in Orlando, and with so much to do in the coming days, we've selected the top ten events and things to do in the city this week. It's the start of a new week in Orlando, and there is so much to do! The city has a jam-packed calendar of exciting events and activities happening throughout the city in the days ahead for all ages. This week features a wide variety of entertainment, including live music, sporting events, community gatherings, musicals, plays, farme

MCO has launched Flybrary - The first of three new Family Zones coming to the airport, inviting families to relax, read, and play together. A playful library and reading nook, perfect for storytime and fun, has welcomed its first young readers at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Dubbed the Flybrary, it’s the first of three Family Zones that will open at MCO this year. “As young readers travel though our airport, the Flybrary invites them to take flight with new adventure

The little ones can come face-to-fin with a real mermaid on select dates this May at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium! Calling all mermaid fin-atics! If you need a little mer-MAGIC in your life, stop by SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium at ICON Park on International Drive to explore the oceans and meet a mermaid. Prepare to be amazed as mermaids return to Orlando, diving into SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium's Atlantic Ocean habitat, surrounded by an incredible array of marine life - from majestic

The Kingdom reopens its gates across three days in 2027, at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Passes are on sale now. Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival has confirmed that the event will return in 2027, following the sold-out 2026 bass-fueled edition of the dubstep, drum and bass festival. Festival organizers, Insomniac has set its sights on a bigger and better Forbidden Kingdom in 2027, expanding the two-day festival to three days, with next year's edition taking place from Fr

Keep your kids active, safe from the heat, and having fun all summer long with pickleball, arcade games, cornhole, and so much more! It’s time to start planning those summer activities to avoid the "I'm bored" complaints from the kids! Summer is the perfect season to stay active and explore new interests, and Crush Yard’s indoor pickleball located at 7840 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, offers something for everyone! Running every weekday from June 1 through August

Visit Orlando has announced that Orlando has shattered its own record, welcoming a massive 76.7 million visitors in 2025. Amazing tourism news for Orlando, with Visit Orlando, announcing that the city has shattered its own record, welcomed a huge 76.7 million visitors in 2025, a 1.8% increase over 2024 and the highest visitation total in the destination's history. The announcement was made at Visit Orlando's annual National Travel & Tourism Week event at the Orange County Con

The celebration will transform Pointe Orlando into a festival-like fan experience with all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches shown live alongside music, giveaways, fan zones, global food, player and club legend appearances. Orlando City SC has announced plans to host the "Orlando City Soccer Celebration presented by Verizon," a large-scale, festival-style fan experience that will transform Pointe Orlando into the ultimate soccer destination in Central Florida during the world’s

We now know when Six Ravens will open, specialize in “coffyns,” described as fluffy yeast rolls encasing savory fillings. Earlier this year, as Gideon's Bakehouse celebrated five amazingly successful years at Disney Spring, becoming somewhat of a global phenomenon, with fans patiently waiting in line on a daily basis for its freshly baked half-pound cookies and massive cake slices, the local Orlando bakery, owned by Steve Lewis announced that he was opening a new concept at D

Bootlegger’s Dinner Series returns with Woodford Reserve cocktails. This May, the popular Bootlegger’s Dinner series returns to Enzo’s Hideaway - this time featuring Woodford Reserve cocktails. Produced at Kentucky’s oldest distilling site, these flavors bring a balance of heritage and modern craftsmanship to each pour. Taking place Thursday, May 14 at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm, this immersive dining experience pairs handcrafted cocktails with a multi-course menu of Enzo’s under

It's official! Level99 is opening this SUMMER at Disney Springs! Get ready for 60+ life-sized mini-games and real-world challenges. Back in February 2025, Level99 announced that it was bringing s new interactive attraction to Disney Springs Westside, replacing the NBA Experience. At the time it was only announced that it was set to open in 2026, but now we have a better idea of just when the attraction will open, with Level99 revealing that it will open this summer, promisin

Huge news as Orlando joins Tokyo, Shanghai and Montreal in hosting the Olympic Q-Series 2028, with Orlando hosting the final stop of the series. Four world-class cities will host the Olympic Q-Series (formerly the Olympic Qualifier Series) in an exciting and expanded format on the road to the LA28 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that, in 2028, Tokyo (Japan), Shanghai (People’s Republic of China), Montreal (Canada) and Orlando (USA) wil

Thunder Falls Terrace, a popular spot forrotisserie chicken, BBQ ribs, smoked turkey legs, soups, salads, and more is to close at Universal Orlando Resort. Thunder Falls Terrace at Universal Islands of Adventure: Thunder Falls Terrace restaurant will close this summer and transform into an all-new dining concept that will become the new signature full-service restaurant in Universal Islands of Adventure. The rethemed dining location will debut in 2027. Ravenous hunger doesn

NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 mission will deliver supplies and science to the International Space Station as part of the agency's Commercial Resupply Services. Add a rocket launch to your day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! SpaceX is set to launch the CRS-34 resupply mission to the International Space Station, and launch viewing tickets are now available. NASA’s SpaceX CRS-34 commercial resupply mission is currently slated for launch no earlier than (NET) Tuesday, May 12 fro