This marks the third time STUFF has been given this honor by his peers across the NBA (2016, 2017, and 2026) Everyone's favorite mascot, the Orlando Magic's STUFF, was named the 2026 NBA Mascot of the Year at the annual NBA Mascot Conference. It's STUFF's third time winning the award (2016, 2017 and 2026), an honor voted on by his peers across the NBA. STUFF was also the first-ever back-to-back winner in the award’s history. STUFF’s high-flying feats and acting prowess have c

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens will once again transform at nights into the Asian Lantern Festival, from Nov. 13, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2027. The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens enchanting Central Florida holiday tradition, Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, is back for a seventh year. This year's enchanting event will take place on select nights from November 13, 2026, to January 17, 2027. The festival features larger-than-life handcrafted

Howie Mandel has remained a constant force in show business for more than 40 years, and has been a fixture as a long-time judge on NBC’s flagship series ​America’s Got Talent. Howie Mandel is a comedian, television personality, actor, producer and host of the podcast Howie Mandel Does Stuff which he co-hosts alongside his daughter, Jackelyn Schultz, and you can catch him live when he returns to Orlando in 2027. Taking to the stage at The Plaza Live on February 6, Mandel retur

Russell Peters, one of the most successful stand-up comedians in the world is coming to Orlando this December. Canadian comedian Russell Peters has been performing stand up for more than 35 years, and in that time he has performed to hundreds of thousands of fans in more than 25 countries. Named one of the 50 Best Comics of All Time by Rolling Stone, he has set attendance records at venues across the world, from Madison Square Garden to the Sydney Opera House to London’s O2 A

Legendary rockers Night Ranger are still touring after 40 plus years on the road, and are motoring back to Orlando in 2027. Few bands have defined the sound of American rock music quite like Night Ranger. From the soaring anthem of “Sister Christian” to the thunderous riffs of “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me”, and fan favorites like “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” the band released their new ‘Best Of’ album on August 28. The album features newly remixed and remastered versions

Country star Jackson Dean is embarking on a fall tour in support of his latest album, Magnolia Sage (In Full Bloom),” due October 9. Jackson Dean has announced that he's hitting the highway, embarking on his Magnolia Sage Tour this fall in support of his latest release, “Magnolia Sage (In Full Bloom),” an expanded 15-track version of Dean’s third studio album, scheduled for release on October 9 via Blue Highway Records. The new release adds a new song, “The Moon And The Wolf

Orlando audiences have the opportunity to revel in a thrilling twist on a holiday favorite when the dazzling spectacle, A Christmas Nutcracker returns this holiday season. Sprinkle a little magic onto your holiday celebrations this November with the return of Central Florida Ballet's world-renowned production of A Christmas Nutcracker Tale to Orlando. From snowflakes to sword fights to the Christmas tree that reaches the sky, A Christmas Nutcracker Tale boasts sophisticated p

Inspired by Kyoto's celebrated autumn traditions, the limited-time menu introduces Duck Fried Rice, Duck Wings, Wagyu Egg Rolls, handcrafted cocktails, and new seasonal favorites P.F. Chang’s is giving Orlando diners something new to try this fall with the launch of Autumn in Kyoto, a limited-time seasonal menu inspired by one of Japan's most celebrated seasons. Available now through November 3rd guests can gather around the table for a new lineup of rich seasonal dishes, inc

Experience Amber Brooke Farms biggest festival of the year with a pumpkin patch, entertainment, attractions, experiences, and more. Celebrate fall in Central Florida at Amber Brooke Farms with pumpkins, sunflowers, farm animals, live music, fall photo ops, food & drink, plus family-friendly farm fun located just outside Eustis - and a short drive from anywhere in the greater Orlando area. The 6th Annual Fall Festival takes place every weekend from September 19 – November 22,

Fantasy Weekend takes over OSC on September 19 & 20, plus, on Sunday get 50% off admission! Seriously, science has never been this spellbinding! Join Orlando Science Center for Fantasy Weekend on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20. And guess what?! Exclusively on Sunday September 20, get 50% OFF ADMISSION all day at Orlando Science Center! Fantasy Weekend will feature hands-on experiments, interactive shows and fantastical characters! Experiences will blend fan

Bring Your Best Friend for an Afternoon of Live Music, Street Performers, and Plenty of Fall Fun throughout the Promenade at Sunset Walk. Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for a “paw-some” day out at Pets on the Promenade - Fall Edition, where furry friends and their humans gather for a tail-wagging good time! Back by “paw-pular” demand, the Promenade at Sunset Walk hosts its first ever Fall Edition of Pets on the Promenade on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Join the fun for an a

At Krush Brau Park you can indulge in all the beer, food, music, and fun that make Oktoberfest a beloved global celebration. Get ready for an authentic Oktoberfest experience in Kissimmee. Join Krush Brau Park and indulge in all the beer, food, music, and fun that make Oktoberfest a beloved global celebration at their 5th Annual Oktoberfest, kicking off on September 19, and runs various dates through until November 1. Krush Brau Park has recreated the spirit of Munich's Oktob

Pick your perfect pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, take great family photos, and enjoy the fall activities. Fall is back to the Showcase of Citrus! Their 8th Annual Pumpkin Ponderosa returns September 18 through October 31 this year. The've got pumpkins, seasonal treats, festive photo opportunities, family activities, and plenty of reasons to spend an autumn day at the Showcase of Citrus! Showcase of Citrus is located at 5010 US-27, Clermont, and if you want to get outdoors an

Visit the FREE Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibits at the Orange County Administration Center and Orlando International Airport’s Gallery MCO. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County (HHNOC) and Orange County Government are hosting a month-long series of cultural events to honor Orange County’s Hispanic community with the theme, “Unidos, Somos Más" (“Together, We Are More”). Duke Energy is the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Hispani

Bensusan performs in Timucua season as part of 50 year anniversary world tour. The music begins long before the first note. For Pierre Bensusan, it begins with a guitar that has traveled with him for nearly five decades. In 1978, master luthier George Lowden built Bensusan an S22. Somewhere along the years that followed, the guitar acquired a name: the “Old Lady.” Since then, she has been a constant companion through recordings, stages, airports, long roads, and unfamiliar ro