Three-night event combines local craft beer tastings with exclusive evening access to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. This September, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium is inviting guests to experience the aquarium like never before during Fins & Flights, an adults-only, after-hours event pairing local craft beer tastings with an immersive evening among thousands of sea animals. Taking place September 3-5 from 7-10 pm, the experience invites guests ages 21 and older to explore the aquar

Wekiva Island sends off summer with annual Island-inspired event with fire dancers, tropical vibes and family-friendly fun. Summer might be winding down, but the fun isn’t stopping—at least not at Wekiva Island. The Seminole County eco-venue is inviting Central Floridians to trade everyday routines for an evening of tropical fun during its annual Kona Luau. The Island tradition returns this year on Saturday, September 26, bringing Hawaiian-inspired entertainment, food and fes

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA's next flagship infrared astrophysics observatory, scheduled to launch no earlier than Aug. 30. NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch from Kennedy Space Center – a mission that is expected to change our understanding of the universe, and you have the opportunity to watch the launch up close at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! Launch viewing tickets are now available at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for N

At Leu Gardens on the first Monday of each month, everyone gets free admission, with families with little ones invited to have fun at Story Time. Enjoy the beauty of Leu Gardens for free all day today, Monday, August 3, 2026 thanks to the popular Orlando attractions community partner Orlando Health. Plus, bring your little ones and dive into a world of books at Leu Gardens in the heart of downtown Orlando, it's a really fun activity for the younger children. And right now you

Kick back and indulge in a tropical drink, dive into a game of beach volleyball or challenge your friends to the water obstacle course. MetroLagoons, Florida's premier collection of clear blue lagoon destinations features sandy beaches, swimming areas, water slides, paddleboarding, kayaking, and more, and with locations in the Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida areas, MetroLagoons offers a unique alternative to crowded beaches, water parks, and resort day passes. The latest news

The Orange County Regional History Center has lots of events in August, including History Alive, Lunch & Learn, Sensory Sunday and Swamp Legends After Dark. The Orange County Regional History Center invites visitors to explore Florida traditions, early Orlando, enchanted tales, and mysterious creatures during a full lineup of August programs. Events include hands-on family activities, a Lunch & Learn featuring bird’s-eye-view maps of 19th-century Orlando, a sensory-friendly a

Now on view through October 4, USA 250 turns the nation's 250th anniversary into a summer-long road trip across more than a century of American art – drawn entirely from the museum's permanent collection. The fireworks may be over, but the celebration is just getting started. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) invites visitors to keep marking America's Semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence – with USA 250: 250 Years on t

Wekiva Island cabanas offer your family private space to relax, play, and enjoy nature. Wekiva Island’s cabanas have become favorites for locals and visitors alike to kick back riverside. Now the Seminole County attraction is offering guests even more ways to enjoy them. Wekiva Island is now offering evening rentals on its popular cabanas. Guests can book during the day, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and in the evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. Frida

Discover all the water parks that are within a quick rideshare of all the Brightline stations along the corridor. In honor of National Water Park Day on July 28, Brightline is inviting travelers to make a splash this summer with water‑soaked adventures located within a 30‑minute ride from Brightline stations across South and Central Florida. With endless summer at every stop, fares including Orlando in the itinerary start as low as $39. Whether planning a full‑day itinerary

Grant from the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation will support technology upgrades that enhance operational efficiency to better serve museum-goers. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) has received a $50,000 grant from the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Winter Park, Florida, to fund a comprehensive upgrade of its core systems. The investment will modernize the behind-the-scenes technology that helps OMA welcome every visitor, improving day-to-d

Get $6 tickets now for the third Sunset at the Zoo event of 2026, taking place on July 24. Music, culture, food and community will come together at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford for the third Sunset at the Zoo event of 2026. Join the popular attraction on Friday, July 24, as the Zoo celebrates Black & African American heritage, honoring the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black & African American communities through music, art, storytellin

Enjoy a weekend of vintage photo ops, comedy with Astro & Orbit, Apollo to Artemis presentations, and a pyrotechnics shows on July 17 and 18. Relive the excitement of 1969 and look ahead to humanity’s next era of lunar exploration during Moon Festival 2026 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on the Space Coast. The Moon Festival began as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11—the mission that first carried Americans to the lunar surface, and while that legendary

An ongoing partnership with the Art Bridges Foundation enables free access to the museum each month. The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) announces its July Access for All event, opening its doors with free museum admission from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Presented with support from the Art Bridges Foundation, the program is the cornerstone of OMA's effort to remove cost as a barrier to experiencing art. The event offers visitors a chance to explore the galleries, connect with original wor

Haddock Family Foundation funding will help safeguard irreplaceable African American history. The Historical Society of Central Florida, the nonprofit organization that supports the Orange County Regional History Center, has received a $55,000 grant from The Edward E. Haddock, Jr. Family Foundation to support a partnership with Orlando’s Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture focused on preserving and documenting the Wells’Built’s historical collections. T

In 1985, Atlantis launched for the first time, becoming a vital part of NASA’s shuttle fleet. Atlantis carried astronauts, satellites and science into space on 33 missions and made history on STS-135, the final flight of the Space Shuttle Program. Commemorate the 15th anniversary of STS‑135, the final mission of space shuttle Atlantis, and the conclusion of the Space Shuttle Program. This July, the final crew to fly Atlantis returns to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for