America's largest whiskey festival will bring over 150 Whiskey and Bourbon Pours to Orlando for the first Orlando Whiskey Riot. On Saturday May 9, 2026, for the first time, a new event, the Orlando Whiskey Riot festival will bring 150+ whiskies and bournons from local, regional, national and international brands to the Central Florida Fairgrounds. There will also be an opportunity for visitors to the festival to enjoy creative whiskey cocktails, and opportunities to meet ma

Get ready to experience the most Florida day ever with live music, vendors, artisans, family fun, games and the legendary Florida Man Challenge, a real fan favorite! Gatorland, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” will once again host its wildly popular Gatorpalooza Weekend, on Saturday May 30, and Sunday, May 31, 2026. Gatorpalooza 2026, included with park admission, will feature music, artisans, vendors, family fun, giveaways, appearances by the Gatorland Vlog Team and, of

Wekiva Island is offering a full schedule of Earth Day fun on April 24, including favorite activities and new events surrounding art and education. very day is Earth Day at Wekiva Island, but on Friday, April 24, the Seminole County business is celebrating in a big way. Wekiva Island will dedicate an entire day to sustainability and conservation with its fourth annual Earth Day Celebration. The day includes favorite activities and new events surrounding art and education w

The 26-27 Broadway at the King Center Season includes Water For Elephants, Legally Blonde, and Hadestown. The King Center and The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, are thrilled to announce the 2026–27 Broadway Season for the King Center. The 2026–27 BROADWAY AT THE KING CENTER Series will include the following Broadway touring productions: MRS. DOUBTFIRE , WATER FOR ELEPHANTS , LEGALLY BLONDE – The Musical , and HADES

After endless guest requests, the Orlando brand's most talked-about fan-favorite returns—featuring five craveable dishes, from Red Lobster classics to a brand-new addition. After thousands of social media mentions since it last appeared on menus, Red Lobster , the iconic seafood restaurant brand, is announcing the return of one of its most popular experiences, for a limited time: Endless Shrimp. Endless Shrimp arrives at a moment when guest engagement is surging, reinforcing

Many Orlando area restaurants, and hotels are offering an extra special menu for Mother’s Day Brunch. Mother's Day is an extra special day to show our love and appreciation for the special ladies in our lives, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch in Orlando. This year many restaurants are offering special brunch menus with mouth-watering dishes such as eggs benedict, shrimp and grits, and fresh fruit platters, and with so many Orlando bru

Monster Jam Freestyle Mania has teamed up amazing motocross riders with your favorite Monster Jam Truck to compete togther. The ultimate freestyle experience, Monster Jam Freestyle Mania is coming to Orlando, with the non stop action taking place at Kia Center, on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday August 9, 2026, bringing a full weekend of non-stop action with shows at 12 pm and 6 pm on Saturday, and 1 pm on Sunday. Monster Jam is inviting everyone to an event that will change e

Meghan Trainor has abruptly cancelled her upcoming headline tour, citing difficulties in balancing her work and family in the wake of welcoming a new baby. Days after it was revealed that she has sold her SoCal mansion for $6.8 million, global superstar Meghan Trainor has announced that she is cancelling her upcoming The Get In Girl Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the summer tour was set to kick off in Clarkston, Michigan, on June 12, with the Grammy winning singer returning

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, it's time to start making plans for how best to celebrate the Mexican holiday here in Orlando! Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5 to celebrate the Mexian army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza. In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a major celebration, and Orlando is no exception, with a huge choice of events to celebrate, and whet

Revel in the thrilling anticipation of the Kentucky Derby in Orlando! Don your hats, fascinators, and fedoras for the ultimate celebration of The Run for the Rosés. Annnd they’re OFF! The Kentucky Derby has been held every year since 1875, and is usually staged on the first Saturday in May. This year's Derby Day falls on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and here in Orlando there is lots of events to enjoy the “most exciting two minutes in sports.” Put on your finest Derby attire and en

Free Comic Book Day is an annual promotional effort by the North American comic book industry to attract new readers to independent comic book stores, check out the Orlando area comic book stores taking part! Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when where fans can walk into almost any comic book store in the United States and Canada and walk out with free comics from Marvel, DC, and more. Founded on the belief that for every

Located across from Universal Orlando, Courtyard Across Universal Orlando makes family getaways easy and stress free. Performance Hospitality , a Florida-based lifestyle hospitality management company, has announced the completion of a multi-million-dollar conversion and rebranding of the Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando to the Courtyard by Marriott Across Universal Orlando (5916 Caravan Ct.). Centrally located in Orlando and in close proximity to the Unive

Welcome to a new week in Orlando, and with so much to do, we've selected the top ten events and things to do in the city this week. It's the start of a new week, so get ready for an exciting lineup of events and activities throughout Orlando. This week features fantastic concerts, sporting events, community gatherings, farmers markets, car shows, theme park happenings, and much more! With so many options available, Gotta Go Orlando is here to help you choose. We've compiled o

Rocco's Taco's is celebrating its 18th Annual Rocco's de Mayo festivities, including an Orlando Block Party with a special appearance from Fat Joe and owner Rocco Mangel. Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar , the modern Mexican dining destination known for its lively atmosphere and celebrations, has announced the return of its annual Rocco's de Mayo festivities for the 18th year in a row. This year's celebrations will take place across all Rocco's Tacos locations throughout Florida,

Teddy Swims is hitting the road on a 32-date North American headline arena run that runs September through November. Grammy-nominated and Diamond-certified superstar Teddy Swims has announced his 2026 THE UGLY TOUR. The North America Arena Tour will make a stop at Orlando's Kia Center on October 22, and Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena on Sunday, October 25. Fans can register for presale access now at www.teddyswims.com/#tour . Chime Visa presale begins Tuesday, Apri