Whether you're visiting Orlando for the Memorial Day Weekend, or you're a local, enjoy an unforgettable weekend of remembrance and celebration.
Not long now until Memorial Day Weekend kicks off, and the unofficial start of summer begins.
In Orlando as we honor the brave souls who sacrificed for our nation, enjoy this special weekend with live music, family events, cultural festivals, sidewalk sales, and exclusive deals at top attractions and museums, making it an unforgettable getaway filled with remembrance and celebration.
25 Fun Things To Do This Memorial Day Weekend
Check Out The Memorial 4 Day Weekend At Sunset Walk
Join the Promenade at Sunset Walk for the Memorial 4 Day Weekend as we honor the men and women of our military who sacrificed their lives for our country.
Friday, May 24
DJ K1X
Society (Top 40, Latin, pop)
Saturday, May 25
DJ Rick GZ
Osaka Fall (Pop, top 40, rock ’n’ roll)
Sunday, May 26
Sunday-Latin-Sunday with DJ K1X
Monday, May 27
DJ K1X
Rhythm Me Up (Top 40, dance, rock ’n’ roll)
FREE admission and parking!
Celebrate Memorial Day at Boxi Park!
Join Boxi Park this Memorial Day weekend for food & drink features, kids activities, and live music!
Friday, May 24
Live music with SoundUp! High Energy Party Band
Saturday, May 25
Live music with Bailey Callahan! Country/ Pop, Latin Ambition! High Energy / Latin / Top 40, plus DJ Digital.
Sunday, May 26
Family Fun Day with entertainment for all teh family with Ravon Rhoden, Seba & That Guy, plus Balloon Artist and Face Painters.
Monday, May 27: Memorial Day
Live music with Layla Brisbois Band, Bouncy Houses, and DJRexine.
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Don't miss the last weekend of the 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! This year's springtime event is abloom with brilliant gardens, fresh flavors, lively entertainment and more, and Memorial Day Weekend is your last chane to enjoy it, with the festival ending on Monday, April 27, 2024.
The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series features favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. And of course, fresh flavors are on the menu at Outdoor Kitchens and other food and beverage locations throughout the park, among other delights.
This weekend's concerts are:
May 24 and 25 Lit
May 26 and 27 Casting Crowns
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
Since 1992, Orlando Fringe has provided a space and opportunity for artists to emerge and showcase their talents and craft. The Orlando Fringe produces The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, the longest-running Fringe in the United States, which strives to be unjuried, uncensored, accessible for artists and audiences alike, with 100% of ticket sales given back to the artists.
This year's Fringe Festival runs through Memorial Day Weekend until Monday, May 27, and includes performances in a multitude of genres, including dance, spoken word, musicals, comedy and much more.
Free festival highlights include an outdoor music festival, Visual Fringe (pieces of art on display and for sale throughout festival grounds), Kids Fringe (weekend play and entertainment for the young and young-at-heart) and more.
Anchored at the main festival campus in Loch Haven Park, the festival features venues at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, Orlando Family Stage and the Orlando Museum of Art, plus Fringe ArtSpace in Downtown Orlando on historic Church Street.
BYOV’s (“Bring Your Own Venues”) this year include returning venues Renaissance Theatre Company and The Starlite Room @ Savoy and new venues CityArts and Stardust Lounge, along with various site-specific venues chosen by artists.
The Outdoor Stage themed nights are back on a revamped lawn with more entertainment, food and beverage offerings. Digital and printed programs continue, as well as enhanced accessibility and two shuttle services between venues.
Step Back In Time This Memorial Day Weekend At Old Town
Old Town in Kissimmee is a much loved and very popular free entertainment district featuring unique shopping, dining, rides and more with free weekly events, live music, and of course, Old Town's legendary car shows, and this Memorial Day Weekend, Old Town features an amazing line-up of live music.
Friday May 24: Muscle Car Show & Cruise
The Friday Muscle Car Show features show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30 pm and all cars registered can participate.
Live music comes from Draw 4, a 5 member cover band. They play a large variety! Rock to Country! Classic to Current! Something for everyone!
Saturday May 25: Classic Car Show & Cruise
The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30 pm and all cars registered can participate.
Saturday night features live music from Smooth Play, a cover band that offers a unique fusion of genres, including funk, pop, rock, ska, reggae, and more.
Sunday May 26: Import Car Show
Join Old Town from 4 - 9 pm on Trophy Row for the Import Car Show. All show-quality makes and models welcome.
Dive Into Memorial Day Weekend At A Water Park
This Memorial Day Weekend experience miles of lazy rivers, massive wave pools and some of the most thrilling water slides imaginable and then some and of course we have awesome weather for water parks!
With the tempertures rising, cool off in an Orlando water park, there is an amazing choice of local water parks to dive into.
Highlights include the amazing South Pacific themed Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando, while over at SeaWorld Orlando you can enjoy all things aquatic at Aquatica.
LEGOLAND Florida's Water Park features Lego of course, while over at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay you'll discover Adventure Island!
Plus, with even more splashing fun in the sun at the award winning Island H20 Water Park in Kissimmee, and Coco Key Water Park on International Drive.
In addition to the awesome water parks in the area, you should check out these amazing water adventure parks! Nona Adventure Park in Lake Nona features an inflatable aqua park/obstacle course, and 60’ climbing tower/ropes course/rock walls, while over near Orlando International Airport you will discover Orlando Watersports Complex, one of the largest cable wakeboard parks in the U.S.
Watch The New Drone Show At Disney Springs
At Disney Springs, drones take to the skies above Lake Buena Vista with “Disney Dreams That Soar,” a summertime experience that will be a late-night perk for visitors.
“You can fly” takes on a whole new meaning as we showcase Disney stories celebrating the joy of flight with state-of-the-art drones choreographed to create designs in the sky and paired with a “soaring” musical score (see what I did there?) and memorable movie quotes.
After spending a day delighting in shopping, discovering fun activities and savoring diverse flavors at Disney Springs, turn your eyes to the skies above the West Side with a show amongst the stars. “Disney Dreams That Soar” will run nightly from May 24 through Sept. 2,.
Insider tip: The best place to experience the drones “dancing” to this new soundtrack will be along the waterway in the Disney Springs West Side. Clocking in at just under 10 minutes, the show is a perfect kiss-goodnight to your day of shopping, playing, and dining at Disney Springs, with 2 shows each evening this summer.
Memorial Day Weekend Block Party w/ VINTAGE CULTURE
ORLANDO! GET READY, The legend Vintage Culture is coming back and this time for a special edition BLOCK PARTY at the Wall Street. this event is going to sell out, secure your tickets now. for this Memorial Day Weekend block party. This is an 18+ event. Get tickets now.
Sunday Night Live: Memorial Day Weekend
On Sunday, May 26, Cece Teneal and Unique Designs present the return of Sunday Night Live Memorial Day Weekend at The Abbey.
Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Cece Teneal & more and soundtrack by DJ Squirrel; find your METALLIC AND SHINY attire and show up and show out!
Samba Your Way To Orlando Carnival Downtown
Join a weekend-long celebration of Caribbean and carnival culture bringing a fashion show, Jouvert party, parade, contests, concerts and more to downtown Orlando this Memorial Day weekend.
Orlando Carnival Downtown: Carnival on the Runway
May 24
Carnival on the Runway - A 'Red Carpet' fashion and Carnival costume showcase celebration with elaborate costumes, body-wear, 'Monday-Wear' and so much more. It will feature students, emerging and international fashion designers in a festive environment that celebrates art, beauty and creative freedom.
Orlando Carnival Downtown: Jouvert
May 25
Jouvert - A traditional pre-dawn street party celebrated in many Caribbean countries and communities around the world. In this vibrant and colorful event, participants throw paint, powder and water on each other, and dance to the rhythmic beats of calypso, soca, and steelpan music. It's a time of unity, community bonding, and cultural pride.
Soca Anthropology: Back in Time Lime
May 25
Orlando Carnival Downtown “Back in Time Lime” is a Caribbean multicultural celebration that showcases the diversity of the Caribbean American community while taking visitors back to its origins. Enjoy an action-packed evening outdoors with authentic Caribbean performances including steelpan, African drums, Tassa drums, junk-a-noo parade, fire breathing, stick fighting, cultural Calypso music and dances along with Spoken Word/Poetry. Guests will experience authentic Caribbean food including roti, doubles, jerk, conch salads, and so much more at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Seneff Arts Plaza.
Orlando Carnival Downtown Parade & Festival
May 26
Orlando Carnival Downtown starts with a parade in the streets of Downtown Orlando and ends at the festival village at Tinker Field Historic Plaza where some of the most renowned international Caribbean artists will perform. The Mas Band parade will showcase artistically designed and handmade costumes.
The Inaugural Mount Dora Corn Festival
Get ready for a shuckin' good time at the Inaugural Mount Dora Corn Festival – where the corn's poppin' and the fun's never stoppin'!Score your tickets now at mountdoracornfest.com and brace yourself for a corn-tastic extravaganza on Fri., May 24, 6 p.m. and Sat., May 25, 3 p.m.
With two ears of premium Zellwood sweet corn, access to both festival days, games, a kids' area, vendors serving up corn in every way imaginable, contests, and live concerts featuring Nine Days, Shelby Darrall, Will Jones, and the legendary Mark Wills, it's gonna be a-maize-ing! Don't miss out on this cornucopia of fun – grab your tickets now and let's get this corn party started!
Reggae Fest Orlando Memorial Day Weekend at The Vanguard
The biggest dance party in the U.S. returns to Orlando Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 25.
Get ready to dance and vibe to DJ's spinning the best tunes in Dancehall, Reggae, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Soca, Reggaeton & more at The Vanguard.
SeaWorld Orlando Free Military Admission
SeaWorld Orlando will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests.
Veterans can register for this offer through May 12 and have until July 7 to visit the parks with their free tickets.
Active-duty military and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long. The offers are part of United Parks & Resorts' Waves of Honor program, a longstanding partnership saluting active-duty military members, veterans and their families by offering special pricing and promotions throughout the year.
Eligible U.S military veterans and retirees can register for complimentary single-day ticket(s) for themselves and up to three dependents before May 12 at www.WavesofHonor.com. After registering, all tickets must be redeemed by July 7. Service members and their direct dependents must have a valid active military ID to participate.
Any U.S. active-duty military activated or drilling reservist or National Guardsman can also take advantage of one complimentary admission for themselves and up to three dependents per year to SeaWorld. Additional discounts and offers are available for active military and veterans through MWR and ITT offices on U.S. military bases and online at www.WavesofHonor.com
SeaWorld Orlando Memorial Day Sale
SeaWorld Orlando salutes our heroes this Memorial Day with an unbeatable sale offering savings of up to 50% off on SeaWorld Orlando Tickets, Fun Cards, and Passes.
This exclusive sale, happening now and for a limited time, is the perfect way for guests to kick off a summer of fun and experience all the wonders of SeaWorld Orlando. Fun Cards provide guests with park admission through December 31, 2024, for one low price.
For even more unbeatable benefits, guests can purchase a SeaWorld Annual Pass and get unlimited access for 12 months, making it the perfect place to spend a day filled with thrilling attractions, world-class entertainment, delectable culinary experiences, and unforgettable seasonal events. For more information, visit SeaWorld.com.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Free Military Admission
Busch Garden Tampa Bay will honor Military Appreciation Month with free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests. Veterans can register for this offer through May 12 and have until July 7 to visit the parks with their free tickets.
Active-duty military and their guests continue to enjoy one-day complimentary admission all year long. The offers are part of United Parks & Resorts' Waves of Honor program, a longstanding partnership saluting active-duty military members, veterans and their families by offering special pricing and promotions throughout the year.
Eligible U.S. military veterans and retirees can register for complimentary single-day ticket(s) for themselves and up to three dependents before May 12 at www.WavesofHonor.com. After registering, all tickets must be redeemed by July 7. Service members and their direct dependents must have a valid active military ID to participate.
Any U.S. active-duty military activated or drilling reservist or National Guardsman can also take advantage of one complimentary admission for themselves and up to three dependents per year to Busch Gardens. Additional discounts and offers are available for active military and veterans through MWR and ITT offices on U.S. military bases and online at www.WavesofHonor.com.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Memorial Day Sale
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is offering a limited-time Memorial Day sale, available now through May 19, 2024, save up to 50% Off Single Day Tickets, Fun Cards, and Annual Passes.
Guests interested in the best deal of the summer can take advantage of the limited-time Memorial Day sale at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
The sale is offering up to 50 percent savings on Single Day Tickets, Fun Cards, and Annual Passes. Throughout the Memorial Day sale, guests can enjoy a special deal on single day tickets for as low as $65, plus special discounts on fan-favorite annual pass products.
For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com.
Visit Fun Spot America In Orlando & Kissimmee
Fun Spot America has two locations, Orlando and Kissimmee, both parks offer different levels of thrills for all ages, and this Memorial Day Weekend,
This Memorial Day weekend starting Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27 Active and Retired Military with a current valid ID will receive a free Single Day Fun Pass for themselves and a guest.
We proudly offer a military discount all year round. Just show your Military ID — whether active or retired — and receive up to four Single Day Fun Pass tickets at only $25 each.
At the Orlando park enjoy unique multi-level racing go-kart tracks, roller coasters, kiddie rides and thrill rides. Home to White Lightning, the only wooden coaster in Orlando, and one of the tallest SkyCoasters in the world, standing at 250 ft
Beat the heat at the state of the art Splash Pad in Orlando, and enjoy Gator Spot, a 15,000 square foot oasis at the Orlando park. See over 100 gators as well as exotic reptiles and birds.
At Fun Spot America Kissimmee enjoy wheel-gripping fun on two gigantic, multi-level go-kart tracks! Buckle up for twists, turns and hair-raising fun as you ride upside-down on Mine Blower - Florida’s only wooden rollercoaster with a 360-degree inversion!
Extreme fun awaits as you soar from 300 feet on the world’s tallest Sky Coaster! With over 20 rides to choose from on every level of thrill, everyone in the family will find their fun! An iconic, family-owned theme park, Fun Spot America promises you will always experience the best guest service anywhere. And because they always practice the Golden Rule, when you’re at Fun Spot America, you’re family! Free parking and free admission for non-riders.
Explore Space At Kennedy Space Center
Have you ever wanted to go behind the gates of NASA? Have you ever wanted to get an up-close look at the largest building on Earth? Have you ever wanted to get so close to a rocket that you could almost touch it?
This Memorial Day Weekend, explore space with more space at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. It’s the “unofficial” start of summer! For the entire Memorial Day weekend – from Friday, May 24, 2024, through Monday, May 27 – guests can enjoy plenty of activities in the Atlantis pavilion. They can try their swing at mini golf, aim for the win in corn hole, enjoy music from the party tower and more!
Come and walk through the giants of space travel in the famous Rocket Garden, learn about the men and women who’ve lived and worked among the stars at our Heroes and Legends exhibit, and stand nose-to-nose with the actual Space Shuttle Atlantis. But if that’s not enough, you can come and watch an actual rocket launch.
Get a Bird's Eye View Of Orlando From The Orlando Eye
Not your average Ferris wheel, The Orlando Eye at ICON Park is a stunning 400 foot tall Observation wheel gives you a view of Orlando like no other. From the top of this spectacular Observation wheel, you can take in the sights throughout Orlando, all while beholding the stunning skyline.
As one of Orlando’s biggest, brightest landmarks, The Wheel will proudly be shining all of its 64,000 LED lights in red, white and blue. The 400-foot observation wheel will be decked out in the American flag throughout Memorial Day Weekend.
Meet Wild Animals At Amazing Animal Encounters
This Memorial Day Weekend come on out and enjoy all the alligator awesomeness of a day at Gatorland, “The Alligator Capital of the World!” There isn’t a better place to see alligators and crocodiles of all sizes, from babies, also known as grunts, to the 14-foot monsters that call our Breeding Marsh home. We even have the largest collection of extremely rare white leucistic alligators. But, Gatorland is more than just a gator park! Enjoy the free-flight aviary, petting zoo, one-of-a-kind animal shows, and more
You can also enjoy a road trip through the Wild Florida Drive-thru Safari Park where you and your family can see more than 150 exotic and native animals roaming freely. In addition to exploring the drive thru safari, there are also a variety of animal encounters and experiences you and your family will enjoy. From feeding to painting with the tallest living animals on Earth, this adventure will definitely reach new heights.
Wild Florida Alligator Park gives visitors the opportunity to watch, touch and even feed native Florida animals, various species of tropical birds and exotic animals from all over the world. See more than 500 animals, including rare and endangered species at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, as well as 23 acres of lush natural beauty. Discover more than 900 animals from around the world set within the natural beauty of Florida landscapes at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne.
Chill With An Ice-Cold Treat This Memorial Day Weekend
When the temperature starting to sizzle, here in Orlando we have some of the best ice cream shops around. From organic gelato, funky soft-serve and old-fashioned sundaes served at the city’s best ice cream shops, locals and visitors have a yummy list of scoop shops to choose from.
Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream is a local, handcrafted ice cream shop. They make all their ice creams and sorbets at their shops right here in Central Florida. In addition to dairy ice creams, they also offer non-dairy alternatives!
Described as Orlando's little ice cream boutique, a visit to Greenery Creamery is a must in downtown Orlando or Sanford. The shop offers a range of dairy and plant-based flavors, some of which are gluten free. of course, no visit to Orlando is complete without soft serve from Twistee Treat, just look for their giant cone buildings! Also serving up yummy soft serve delights is Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard. The much loved brand has local locations on International Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Winter Garden, and Kissimmee.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice serves up tasty frozen treats with a smile! The menu hosts refreshing Italian Ice (available in over 40 flavors), rich & creamy soft ice cream, and the Jeremiah's Gelati - the perfect layering of any flavor Italian Ice with soft ice cream! Find Jeremiah's at tons of locations throughout the Orlando area!
Relax On A Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour is located on Lake Osceola in the quiet suburb less than 10 minutes from downtown Orlando, the boat tour offers hour-long, guided cruises through narrow manmade canals on the tranquil Winter Park chain.
On any given tour, participants may observe large cranes swooping waterside to snag a large fish or a lazy alligator languishing on a nearby bank. Every tour guarantees plenty of swaying palms, towering cypress trees, lush ferns and a variety of flourishing sub-tropical flowers. Breathtaking views of opulent private homes and exquisite estates sprawling along the shores are also a key feature of the scenic cruise.
Chill Out On A Swan Boat Ride at Lake Eola
The City of Orlando rents pedal-powered swan boats on historic Lake Eola so guests can view the park from the lake and enjoy the fountain up close. A perfect lazy day, Memorial Day Weekend activity.
Uptown Music and Arts Festival
On Memorial Day Weekend, May 25 & 26, 2024, enjoy Tampa Bay's premier cultural events featuring works of art from renown visual artists and world-class performances from chart-topping contemporary jazz and R&B musicians. Uptown Music and Arts Festival takes place at Curtis Hixon Riverfront Park.
SATURDAY LINEUP:
Rob Zinn and Andrew Neu, Kayla Waters, Jose Valentino and Charlton Singleton, DW3
SUNDAY LINEUP:
Paula Atherton, Adam Hawley, Alex Harris, Eric Darius
Memorial Day Weekend Sale Events
Who doesn't love to shop, and Memorial Day Weekend is a great excuse to enjoy a little (or a lot) of shopping here in Orlando during the many Memorial Day Sale Events happening throughout the area.
Obviously outlet shopping is very popular here in Orlando and we're lucky to have our fair share of outlets, including Orlando Premium Outlets which has two huge locations featuring over 360 stores all offering amazing savings including Orlando's only official Walt Disney World outlet stores.
You can find Premium Outlets locates on International Drive and Vineland Avenue.
Another popular outlet location is the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores featuring over 50 stores, with many brands you will not find anywhere else in Orlando.
Mall shopping continues to be ever popular here in Orlando with The Florida Mall a must visit, featuring over 270 retail stores, it's the areas largest shopping destination. The Mall at Millenia is a world class shopping destination boasting 150 of the finest stores, it's popular for upscale shopping here in Orlando.
Have Fun This Memorial Day Weekend On International Drive
On International Drive this Memorial Day Weekend you can experience flying at iFly Indoor Skydiving where you can feel the adrenaline rush of flying in a fun, safe environment, or go even higher and see Orlando and its world famous attractions from a helicopter ride on Air Force Fun.
Also near I-Drive, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games offer adrenaline fueled indoor karting fun for the whole family, while Topgolf Orlando features fun and competitive golf games for all ages, climate-controlled playing "bays" similar to a bowling lane.
Enjoy a game of put put at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf or Lost Caverns Adventure Golf.
At Kings Dining & Entertainment enjoy upscale bowling and billiards, while over at Ripley's Believe It or Not! explore an amazing variety of exhibits, artifacts and displays in 16 galleries that pay tribute to the odd, bizarre and unbelievable, then experience over 100 interactive exhibits at Orlando's only upside-down attraction, Wonderworks.
Visit Orlando's Museums and Galleries
Orlando has a wonderful selection of museums, gardens and cultural attractions, and Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time to relax, take some time out and enjoy all our museums have to offer.
Rollins Museum of Art
The Rollins Museum of Art features rotating exhibitions, ongoing programs, and an extensive permanent collection that spans centuries, from examples of ancient art and artifacts to contemporary art.
Open to the public free year-round, its holdings include the only European Old Master paintings in the Orlando area, a sizeable American art collection, and a forward-thinking contemporary collection.
Mennello Museum
Paintings of American Impressionism and Realism from the Mennello Museum collection alongside important works from prestigious Florida museums.
CityArts
Funky gallery collective with monthly, varied exhibitions from local & international artists. CityArts in downtown Orlando is the Downtown Arts District's flagship venue containing six galleries, presentation and events spaces, as well as home to Curate Cafe.
Orange County Regional History Center
The Orange County Regional History Center housed in a historic courthouse in the heart of downtown Orlando, offers four floors of exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Central Florida’s rich heritage.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
The Morse Museum in Winter Park is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of dazzling works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.
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