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

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