From July 13–24, dine or shop at participating locations, scan the QR code to check in, and earn entries with every visit. The more places you try, the more chances you have to win! Get ready to explore downtown Orlando like never before thanks to the return of Check-In to Win! Downtown Orlando Check-In to Win is a two-week challenge from the Downtown Orlando Partnership and Downtown Development Board that rewards you for visiting local restaurants, coffee shops, and retail s

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

The DTO Restaurant program provides businesses with reimbursement for tenant improvements and rent expenses. A new restaurant is coming to downtown Orlando, with Hula Mula, a Hawaiian-inspired cafe, opening at 201 S. Orange Ave, offering a variety of coffees, smoothies, bagels, poké bowls, granola bowls, sushi and more. This new restaurant space is 2,753 sq. ft. and will feature approximately 44 seats, operating as an all-day café that offers a unique dining experience design

Another popular bar is closing in downtown Orlando, with the lively bar, Cocktails and Screams announcing its closure. Cocktails and Screams, a longtime fixture in downtown Orlando is closing its doors after six years. The popular horror-themed bar located at 39 W Pine St, Orlando, has announced the sad news via social media that it will close later this month with the venue open for the last time on Friday, March 20 , 2026. Cocktails and Screams featured a lively mix of year

United in Creativity showcases the depth and expressive talents of the University of Central Florida’s College of Arts and Humanities. The DTOLive Creative Pop-Up program is bringing even more art to downtown Orlando this month! This initiative transforms vacant storefronts into mini art galleries, turning everyday walks through downtown into creative experiences. The program continues through May with new installations to explore each month. The latest installation for March

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will kick off the Annual Bike to Work Day by cycling into work, as part of the city’s annual tradition of hosting Bike to Work Day events. Join City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer for the 25th annual Bike to Work Day! Pedal through downtown Orlando, learn about local bike projects, connect with fellow riders and advocates, and celebrate Florida Bike Month in March. Check-in begins at 7 a.m., with Mayor Dyer kicking off the group ride at 8 a.m. A limited

Over three days, IMMERSE fills 10 city blocks of Downtown Orlando with live performances, immersive art installations, and unexpected creative moments. IMMERSE returns to downtown Orlando for its 11th year this weekend, filling the city with a bold, vibrant celebration of art and performance, February 20–22, 2026. Over the course of three days, 10 downtown blocks will host an ever-changing mix of live shows, large-scale installations such as Architects of Air with their new

Swingers is the name of a new DTO pop up storefront art installation located on Church St. A new window activation at 55W, as part of the DTOLive Creative POP-UP program, is drawing the eye with a striking sense of movement and emotion. Created by sculptor Marsha De Broske, Swingers features layered figures arranged in rhythmic rows that invite viewers to pause and look closer. Marsha’s work focuses on gestures and the essence of the sculpture she is creating. Working across

As part of the DTO Action Plan, the City of Orlando is converting Magnolia Avenue (from South St. to Livingston St.) from a one-way to a two-way street. Phase 1 of the Magnolia Avenue Two-Way Conversion is officially underway, marking another important step in turning the DTO Action Plan into visible, on-the-ground progress. Mayor Dyer, DDB/CRA Executive Director David Barilla, and District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose gathered on Magnolia Avenue to celebrate the project’s

The DTOLive Chalk Festival is bringing bold colors, local artist, and interactive 2D and 3D chalk creations to City Hall Plaza. Downtown Orlando is set to come alive with color during the inaugural DTOLive Chalk Art Festival this weekend! Grab your family and friends abd make your way to City Hall Plaza as more than 30 artist transform the streets into vibrant 2D and 3D chalk art. With support from the United Arts of Central Florida, this free, two-day festival invites the co

2026 is the y ear of the Fire Horse, and you can join the celebrations as Orlando's Premier Lunar New Year Festival returns to downtown. Get ready to kick off the Lunar New Year as the 5th annual Celebrate Lunar Festival returns to Orlando. Join over 7,000 friends and neighbors on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Luminary Green Park in Downtown Orlando for the 5th anniversary of Celebrate Lunar , Central Florida’s most beloved Lunar New Year festival at Luminary Green Park i

Immerse 2026 from Creative City Arts features the exciting return of Architects of Air, an amazing sculpture people enter to be moved to a sense of wonder at the beauty of light and colour. Creative City Project will once agin present IMMERSE , Central Florida’s iconic large-scale arts celebration throughout Downtown Orlando from Friday, February 20 – Sunday February 22, 2026. Presented by AdventHealth, IMMERSE will once again transform 10 city blocks into a vibrant, multi

Check out the refreshed space soon, and enjoy great food, retro games, and a bright new mural. À La Cart City, Downtown Orlando’s mini food truck park located in the new Art² Park on the corner of Orange Avenue and Robinson Street has had a mini-makeover! There's been an upgrade at À La Cart City, with the arcade now featuring a beautiful mural by Mac De Sol. The fun new mural is part of the mural program at the art park. The intention is to have the murals change every so of

Indulge in a feast of delicious plant-based delights at the International Vegan Food Festival . The popular International Vegan Food Festival returns to downtown Orlando on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 2 pm - 8 pm at Wall Street Plaza. The International Vegan Food Festival is a free family friendly festivay where you'll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of vegan food stalls, each offering unique and delectable dishes. From vegan burgers and pizzas to exotic

Luminary Market is back on Jan. 21, check out a variety of products from artisans, makers and local businesses, then catch a free movie! The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board once again hosts Luminary Market, and a free movie in Luminary Green Park on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. This monthly market showcases between 20 to 25 unique vendors, featuring local favorites and curated goods, all designed to celebrate and support the growing Creative Village community of