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Gotta Go Orlando is your go-to guide for discovering the latest news, events, activities, and things to do in Orlando and throughout Central Florida. We feature the latest updates from the theme parks, and attractions, together with the latest must-do festivals, local events, and community fun. We also keep you updated with the latest entertainment news, including big-name tours, stand-up comedy, theater shows, and more. We also include the latest food and drink news, together with the best nightlife in the city.


Enjoy beautiful holiday plantings, decorations and events during the Holidays at Bok Tower Gardens!
Let beautiful displays of poinsettias, tillandsia-filled bird cages, painted pinecone ornaments, and a towering begonia Christmas tree welcome you to the Holidays at Bok Tower Gardens! Let your heart take flight this holiday season at Bok Tower Gardens, where the beauty of the season comes alive in every corner. From November 28, 2025 - January 4, 2026, stroll through breathtaking displays of vibrant poinsettias, fragrant evergreens, and festive annuals, and marvel at a gorge

Alastair Mac
Nov 13, 2025


Enjoy a FREE DAY at beautiful Leu Gardens including Story Time for the little ones!
Join in the fun for free at Leu Gardens on the first Monday of each month, plus, families with little ones can sing songs and have fun at Story Time presented by Orange County Library Systems. Bring your little ones and dive into a world of books at Leu Gardens in the heart of downtown Orlando, today, Monday, November 3, 2025. This free indoor event is perfect for families with infants to preschool-age children. Enjoy stories and songs that will entertain and engage your kids

Alastair Mac
Nov 3, 2025


Memberships Now Open at Hamlin House coming soon to Orlando's SoDo District
Hamlin House is a modern take on a racquet club, described as, "bringing together spirited volleys, lively conversations, exceptional dining, and a vibrant social community." The growing sport of pickleball is gaining huge momentum throughout the country, and no more so than here in Central Florida, and a new pickleball and entertainment concept, backed by Ryan and Michelle DeVos, owners of Major League Pickleball’s Orlando Squeeze franchise is getting ready to open its d

Emma Walton
Oct 17, 2025


Mead Botanical Garden hosting Backyard Biodiversity Day Plant Sale
This free, family-friendly event at Mead Botanical Garden includes Florida native plants, educational presentations, guided hikes and kids’ activities. Backyard Biodiversity Day celebrates diversity in the landscape, and provides opportunities to learn about Florida’s native plants, pollinators, wildlife, and why they are important. This free and family-friendly event at Mead Botanical Garden, located at 1300 S Denning Dr, Winter Park, takes place on Saturday, October 18, 202

Alastair Mac
Oct 16, 2025


Downtown Orlando's newest park, Art² Park is now open!
Art², is a new kind of park celebrating Orlando’s creative energy and supporting the city’s vision of becoming “An Awesome Outdoor City.” A new outdoor space is now open in Downtown Orlando, Art² Park located on the corner of Orange Avenue and Robinson Street is an 'urban pocket park' including a two-story container building that includes various food and drink options, a performance space, covered seating, two rotating food trucks, and more. À La Cart - a local food park or

Alastair Mac
Oct 13, 2025


Get ready to explore beautiful Leu Gardens with free admission, with Story Time for the little ones
Join in the fun for free at Leu Gardens on the first Monday of each month, plus, families with little ones can sing songs and have fun at...

Alastair Mac
Oct 6, 2025


Saddle Up Kissimmee! Boots, Bulls, and Barrels returns to Osceola Heritage Center
Boots, Bulls, and Barrels is an intense event that combines the thrill of bull riding with the fast agility of barrel racing. Join Silver...

Alastair Mac
Oct 1, 2025


2025 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise Revealed!
Sip, savor, and style your run Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend merchandise has officially arrived! Which look will you take to...

Emma Walton
Oct 1, 2025


De Leon Springs State Park announces Haunted Halloween Adventure Event including Haunted Boat Tours
Event on Oct. 25 and 26 includes spooky fun, games and haunted boat tours, plus, The Old Sugar Mill Pancake House will be open with...

Shane Walton
Sep 23, 2025


Fins Up - The Margaritaville Run returns to Margaritaville Resort Orlando for a run-tastic day of fun!
Ready, set… relax! Jointhe Margaritaville Run at Margaritaville Resort Orlando, where the finish line leads straight to paradise!...

Alastair Mac
Sep 22, 2025


Get ready for kick-off Orlando - 2026 Orlando Pride Season Ticket Memberships now available!
" Do You See Us Now? " Grab your 2026 season tickets now! Orlando Pride has announced that season ticket memberships for the Club’s...

Alastair Mac
Sep 8, 2025


Track Shack is kicking off Florida's running season with the Celebration of Running 5K
Register now for Track Shack's Celebration of Running 5K Presented by AdventHealth. Get ready to kick off Florida's running season with...

Alastair Mac
Aug 7, 2025


Red Bull Tandem Rollercoaster is a wild ride like no other — and it's coming to Orlando!
This is the most fun race on water! Who will reach the end and who will end up making a splash? Red Bull Tandem Rollercoaster is a wild...

Alastair Mac
Aug 6, 2025


PopStroke to open new Hamlin-Winter Garden location on Wednesday, August 6 with free food and drink!
The new PopStroke coming to Horizon West is set to open August 6 on the corner of Hamlin Groves Trail and Shoreside Way. PopStroke, the...

Alastair Mac
Aug 5, 2025


50 Indoor Attractions in Orlando for a Hot or Rainy Day
Check out the amazing indoor attractions to enjoy in Orlando when the heat gets too much, or the rain gets too heavy. Anytime is a great time to visit Orlando, and being in Florida we get pretty amazing year round weather... most of the time! But yes we get rain, and when it does rain, it pours! Plus, don't forget the summer heat, when the temperature can and does hit 100 or higher, plus in the winter we even get a few cold days! Thankfully when the weather is less than perfe

Alastair Mac
Jul 30, 2025
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