This year, horror fans can look forward to a new show at Halloween Horror Nights Orlando. This fall, Halloween Horror Nights, the world’s premier halloween event, returns to Universal Orlando Resort for its 35th anniversary, and as excitement builds for this year's event, which takes place on select nights, August 28 through November 1, 2026, Universal Orlando has announced a new show coming for this year’s after-hours event, Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir. While not giving much

Wine and art stroll through Thornton Park District with multiple places to stop for a tasty libation along with art vendors, live music, DJ’s and all sorts of fun! Nestled in the heart of Orlando, Thornton Park District is a vibrant community filled with life, culture, and exciting events all year round, and whether you're a resident or a visitor, you won't want to mis the latest Thornton Park District Wine and Art Walk! Get ready for another fun-filled Wine & Art walk throug

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

Crowned “one of the greatest living songwriters” by Rolling Stone, Tori Amos brings her In Times of Dragons Tour to Dr Phillips Center, in support of her latest album. A pioneer across platforms, Tori Amos is a multiplatinum singer-songwriter, pianist and composer, releasing her 18th studio album In Times of Dragons on May 1 via Universal/Fontana. Revered for building a multifaceted and unifying career of work defined by fearless activism and otherworldly musicianship, the

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

The City of Orlando has hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of Phase I of the Church Street Festival Street project. Ground has officially been broken on the Church Street reconstruction, marking another exciting step forward in implementing the DTO Action Plan and reimagining the future of downtown Orlando. The project will transform Church Street between Garland Avenue and Magnolia Avenue into a vibrant Festival Street - designed to prioritize people, e

Raise a glass to craft cocktails and competition for a cause at The Edison. The Edison at Disney Springs, the industrial gothic-themed restaurant, bar and entertainment destination located within Town Center at Disney Spring, is gearing up to host the annual Bartender’s Bash on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. In this ever-popular event, Central Florida mixologists compete to create the best cocktails in town for a panel of local VIP judges as well as attende

Get ready for a night filled with 2000s hip-hop energy at the Florida Classic Weekend 2026: 2nd Annual Classic Concert with Juvenile. The Florida Blue Florida Classic weekend is where college friends reunite, families come together and fans show out for an O-town Showdown to witness the FAMU Rattlers and B-CU Wildcats battle it out on the gridiron for bragging rights. More than 2 million fans have attended since the first game in 1978, making it the BIGGEST Black college foot

Enjoy a fun, engaging night of space exploration, storytelling, and conversation featuring astronauts and experts discussing humanity's next giant leap, happening July 8 at Ace Cafe Sanford. Hosted by Brendan Byrne, award-winning science journalist and host of 'Are We There Yet?', Space on Tap transforms conversations about science and exploration into unforgettable nights out. Central Florida Public Media believe curiosity has the power to bring people together. That's why t

Featuring captivating lighting, dancing water features and a breathtaking fireworks display, the new show allows guests to top off their day of thrills with an epic nighttime experience Universal Orlando Resort’s new nighttime spectacular, Universal Celestial Goodnight, will light up the night as it makes its official debut at Universal Epic Universe this evening, Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – giving guests the opportunity to top off their day of thrills with a truly epic nighttime

Post Malone and Jelly Roll are back out on the road with The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2 with Carter Faith. 9x diamond-certified global superstar Post Malone and 3x GRAMMY award-winning entertainer Jelly Roll are back the road with "Post Malone and Jelly Roll Present: The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2", continuing the momentum of their record-breaking stadium run last year. The undeniable chemistry between Post and Jelly Roll proved to be a defining force on last year’s tour, m

We've tracked down the best things to do in Orlando this weekend, featuring a huge choice of events and activities, with something for everyone. Lock in your weekend plans now! Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend Looking for fun things to do in Orlando this weekend? Orlando offers more than just theme parks, Orlando bursts with events, activities, and things to do that appeal to all interests and ages every weekend of the year. Whether you want to explore local cult

Looking for weekend fun on a budget? This weekend in Orlando offers many events and activities that are either free or reasonably priced, so you don't have to wory about the impact on your bank balance! Free & Cheap Things To Do This Weekend In Orlando! Orlando offers a vibrant mix of activities and fun things to do every weekend that happen to be free, or at the very least, don’t break the bank. Whether you’re a local or visiting the city, this weekend brings plenty of free

LEGO Pokémon is headlining the Play Zone for this year’s LEGO Festival, bringing hands-on building and interactive adventures inspired by one of the world’s beloved gaming franchises. LEGOLAND Florida Resort has revealed that LEGO Pokémon will be joining this year’s LEGO Festival as the headliner for the Play Zone levelling up the game for this year’s family summer event in Florida. Guests can expect hands-on activities and creative interactive play, including the newly annou

It's summer in Orlando, nd yes, it's hotter than hot, but who cares, get ready to jingle all the way to the most festive Christmas in July events in Orlando, and Central Florida! Happy Holidays! Welcome to summer in Orlando, and the hotter than hot months of the year. Recent "feels like" temperatures have been hitting the hundreds, so whatcha got to do? Turn up the A/C and celebrate Christmas of course! Get ready to jingle your bells in the summer heat of Central Florida, it'