Kaleidoscope 360° and Luminary Market brings a free, family friendly outdoor film experience and market to the Creative Village most months. Oh, look, what's this? Your free movie night in downtown Orlando is back this week! Gather with friends, family, neighbors, and Jack Skellington for a free outdoor movie night under the stars at the popular Kaleidoscope 360° Movie Night in Luminary Green Park on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The night begins with the Luminary Market begin

This year’s fun-charged exhibits and street party in Downtown Orlando celebrates Día de Los Muertos and Monster Art. Save the date as Downtown Arts District once again hosts the annual “Día de Los Muertos & Monster Party” in Downtown Orlando on Thursday, October 16, 2026. Now, in its 16th year, the Día de Los Muertos & Monster Party features Artists Opening Receptions at CityArts Orlando at 6pm that will showcase Day of the Dead and Halloween-inspired art created by regional

Bricks on Church Street that carry names, memories, and messages from Orlando’s past are to be ripped up. Have you ever noticed the personalized bricks along Church Street? If you or someone in your family purchased one, now is your chance to find it. As part of the DTO Action Plan improvements to Church Street, the commemorative bricks will be removed as the area is renovated. The bricks carry names, memories, and messages from Orlando’s past, and some community members hav

The countdown is on for the 4th Annual Downtown Orlando Field Day - back and bigger than ever! Remember the excitement of Field Day? The games, the friendly competition, and the chance to spend the day outside with your classmates? Downtown Orlando is bringing that spirit back to the 4th annual Downtown Orlando Field Day on Thursday, October 8, giving downtown workers and businesses a chance to step away from the desk, connect with colleagues, and enjoy some good old-fashion

City Of Orlando launches Phase II of Parking Modernization, with updated parking hours, rates and ways to pay. The City of Orlando will launch the second phase of its parking modernization initiative on Thursday, October 1, 2026, bringing updated parking hours, rates and ways to pay designed to improve accessibility, curb turnover and convenience throughout downtown Orlando. Beginning October 1, updates include: On-street parking hours: Paid parking hours will be 8 a.m. to

Downtown employees can enjoy free, come-and-go activities, daily giveaways, live music, sweet treats, special employee discounts and more. The Downtown Orlando Partnership and Downtown Development Board will one again celebrate the city’s dedicated workforce this fall, it’s their way of saying thank you for all your hard work! From September 14 - 18, 2026, downtown employees can look forward to a week filled with free, come-and-go activities, live music, sweet treats, special

FREE Art Festival Kicks off September 17 and the Celebration Continues with Orlando Mural Festival Art Party September 19. Downtown Orlando is about to become an even bigger canvas as Orlando Mural Festival returns for its third year, bringing approximately 15 local, national and international muralists together to create large-scale works of art throughout the heart of the city. A program of Downtown Arts District and CityArts and presented by the Downtown Development Board

Downtown Orlando hotel embarks on new chapter with refreshed identity and enduring commitment to the local community, while remaining a part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Grand Bohemian Orlando, a cornerstone of Downtown Orlando's hospitality and cultural community, today begins its next chapter as Hotel Beauden (pronounced Boh-den), an Autograph Collection Hotel, introducing a new brand identity while preserving the service, leadership and local relationships that have

Indulge in a feast of delicious plant-based delights at the International Vegan Food Festival. The always-popular International Vegan Food Festival returns to downtown Orlando this weekend, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 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 bu

Swing by MilkShake Factory on Saturday, July 25, from noon to 4 pm for giveaways, DJ, face painting and BOGO FREE Shakes. The Pittsburgh-based chain Milkshake Factory recently opened at 595 W. Church Street, Suite K, on the ground floor of the City View Apartments in downtown Orlando. Located between the Kia Center and Inter&Co Stadium, Milkshake Factory soft opened several weeks ago and is now set to host its official grand opening ion Saturday, July 25, 2026, from noon to 4

No more digging for coins. No more racing back to the meter. Just park, pay, simple. Starting this week, the City of Orlando is launching the first phase of its parking modernization initiative by retiring on-street parking meters and transitioning to a fully digital parking system. Throughout the summer, parking meters will be removed in phases across Orlando. Drivers will continue to park in the same on-street spaces but will pay digitally using the ParkMobile app, Pay by

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