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Events & Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, Jan. 5 - 7, 2024

Updated: Jan 4

There's a ton of things to do in Orlando, and every weekend we bring you the best events and things to do throughout Central Florida, check out the list and have fun deciding what to do this weekend!

The Best Events & Things To Do in Orlando in January

The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend!

The weekend brings a seemingly never-ending list of events and things to do throughout Central Florida, and that's where we come in! Every weekend we select the best events and things to do right here on our weekend guide. From the latest concerts in town, to the latest events at the theme parks and beyond, we bring you the most-up-to-date events in Orlando.

You just have to decide what to do, and whatever you decide to do this weekend in Orlando, have a great time, and remember to to keep up with the latest news on events, and things to do in Central Florida by signing up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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Weekend Events and Things To Do in Orlando January 5 - 7, 2024

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Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024

Dazzling Lights at Leu Gardens

Now - January 6

Produced by Creative City Project, Dazzling Nights is back for its third year — and this time, it will be bigger and even more interactive. The all-ages holiday event transforms the 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens into a stunning winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures.

Tis the Season in Winter Garden

Now - January 7

Downtown Winter Garden transforms into a winter wonderland for 38 days of Tis the Season, outdoor holiday movies, light shows, carriage tours, boutique stroll, farmer’s market, and holiday music on the plaza are here for you.

Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience

Now - January 7

Experience the holidays Crayola-style at Colorful Christmas, hosted by Crayola Experience at The Florida Mall. All included in general admission.

Mecum Kissimmee

January 2 - 14

MECUM Kissimmee 2024 is the world’s largest collector car auction taking place at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimeee, and will feature an estimated 4,000 vehicles. There are also daily Road Art selections, the Mecum Midway of food, exhibitors, live entertainment, and the Dodge Thrill Ride.

Disney's Aladdin

January 3 - 7

From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of ALADDIN, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Performing live at Dr Phillips enter, get tickets now.

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

January 3 - 7

Join Mickey Mouse and friends as you go the distance on your journey across every magical mile at the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Every course is full of “character” and encouragement as you earn every mile in a weekend filled with four different races, two challenges, and inspiration at every turn of the course!

Tommy Davidson

January 5 - 6

Tommy Davidson’s exceptional range – from stand-up comedy and acting to versatile music accomplishments – have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary performer, catch him live at Orlando Improv.

Three Kings Celebration

January 5 - 7

Join SeaWorld Orlando for Three Kings Day, a royal celebration to commemorate the arrival of the Three Wise Men.

2024 Orlando Home & Garden Show

January 5 - 7

The 2024 Orlando Home & Garden Show returns to the Orange County Convention Center Jan. 5-7 with FREE admission! This popular show is the one weekend where you can get your interior and outdoor projects underway with inspiration and expert advice for your kitchen, bathroom, patios, gardens and more.

First Friday Food Trucks

January 5

Let historic Downtown Clermont do the cooking this Friday! Join them for First Friday Food Trucks and enjoy live music, plus more than 35 trucks and vendors.

Park Party at Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall

January 5

Enjoy Park Party with food trucks coordinated by Food Truck Crazy, alcohol served by River City Catering, and family fun entertainment.

Kissimmee Movie in the Park

January 5

Kissimmee Utility Authority continues its Movie in the Park series at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. The event will feature free admission, free popcorn, free inflatables, free crafts, a free photo booth, and prize giveaways. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutan Mayhem will be shown on a 50-foot screen! Activities begin at 5:30 pm, and the movie at sunset. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs!

Eustis First Friday

January 5

These family-friendly monthly street parties host a wide variety of food, vendors and live music! We look forward to seeing everyone in Historic Downtown Eustis each First Friday!

Getdown Downtown in Maitland

January 5

Maitland's Getdown Downtown Street Party will be from 6 to 9 pm on Independence Lane with live music, food, vendors, a kids zone and more. Free admission and parking!

BREED & Rhythm Of Fear

January 5

Montgomery Drive Presents: BREED and Rhythm Of Fear with Trash Panda, Devils Envy, and Counting Bodies at the Conduit. Get your tickets now!

Glass Body, Warm Frames, Super B***h, and N.E.O.N.

January 5

Glass Body, Warm Frames, Super B***h, and N.E.O.N. January 5, 2024 at Will's Pub, 8PM, $15, 18+ Get tickets now.

Saved By The 90's

January 5

Saved By The 90's comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Get your tickets now!

School of Rock House Band Jam

January 5

School of Rock Orlando and School of Rock Miami play at Conduit in Winter Park on Friday, January 5. Doors at 1:30 pm, music from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. $5 door charge.

Orlando Solar Bears vs. Wheeling Nailers

January 5

Watch the Orlando Solar Bears go head to head with the Wheeling Nailers at the Kia Center.

Neon Club

January 5

For more than 35 years, the city of Orlando has hosted Neon Club. Orlando Ballet is proud to continue the tradition! Participants and their families, friends, and/or caregivers are welcome to join each month for an evening of dancing, socializing, food, and fun.

TPD Night Market

Every Friday

TPD Night Market is a weekly Friday night market featuring 20 plus vendors at 431 E Central Blvd, Thornton Park, Orlando.

Art After Dark at Lake Nona

Every Friday

Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll through our Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while and enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon.

Sunset Walk Fired-up Fridays

Every Friday

Friday nights, the Promenade at Sunset Walk presents Fired-Up Fridays, a free Car & Truck Show event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality.

Featuring music by DJ Scotty B and Company, plus the very best regional live bands.

Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza

Every Friday

Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden, Centennial Plaza Gazebo.

Dining with the Divas Variety Show

Every Friday

A night of fun with Angel Sheridan, Mimi Lierre, Chyna Cravens and the Divas Dance Crew at Hamburger Mary's Orlando. Enjoy a taste of drag, comedy, and Broadway production numbers too!

Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise

Every Friday

Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show will begin at 3:00pm and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm and all cars registered can participate.

Dockside Dueling Pianos

Every Friday

Enjoy nonstop live piano music every Friday night at The Wharf at Sunset Walk with late-night food and drink menu.

Ole Red's Honky-Tonk Nights

Every Friday and Saturday

Strap on those boots and grab your cowboy hat for one of the most boot scootin’ nights of your life at Ole Red’s live music honky-tonk dance party every Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9 pm. Every weekend Ole Red turns up the live music for dancing and plenty of signature drinks to put a boogie in your step.

Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab

Every Friday and Saturday

This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show. The actors make up songs, scenes and characters right in front of your eyes with the help of the audience’s suggestions and participation. Appropriate for all ages. 7 pm.

King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab

Every Friday and Saturday

In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses. The winning team stays for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings. By the end there can only be one King of the Hill!

Wall Street Plaza Block Party

Every Friday and Saturday

Every Friday and Saturday night Wall St. Plaza takes over 2 city streets and throws the ultimate Block Party! Under the night sky and market lights you'll find 7 venues, outdoor bars, patio seating, Palm trees, DJ's, bands and more. This is the place to be in Downtown Orlando every weekend.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2024

Dazzling Lights at Leu Gardens

Now - January 6

Tis the Season in Winter Garden

Now - January 7

Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience

Now - January 7

Experience the holidays Crayola-style at Colorful Christmas, hosted by Crayola Experience at The Florida Mall. All included in general admission.

Mecum Kissimmee

January 2 - 14

Disney's Aladdin

January 3 - 7

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

January 3 - 7

Three Kings Celebration

January 5 - 7

Join SeaWorld Orlando for Three Kings Day, a royal celebration to commemorate the arrival of the Three Wise Men.

Orlando Home & Garden Show returns to the Orange County Convention Center

2024 Orlando Home & Garden Show

January 5 - 7

Tommy Davidson

January 5 - 6

Beach Nights

Every Saturday, January 6 - February 24

Enjoy movies on the beach at Aquatica Orlando after dark. Included with park admission.

Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend

January 6 - 7

During the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank offer cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US. Click here for details.

Rollins Museum of Art Family Studio

January 6

Join us for a memorable morning of art and exploration at the Rollins Museum of Art! Family Studio engages young children and their favorite adult in fun, interactive experiences inspired by our current exhibitions. Registration Required.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

January 6

Snow White and the Seven Dwarf comes to life at Dr Phillips Center in dance and staging by the State Ballet Theater of Ukraine. A story about love, friendship, witchcraft, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Snow White is an excellent opportunity to spend time with the whole family and to introduce children to the art of classical ballet.

Club 90s Present Midnight Memories - One Direction Night

January 6

Club 90s Present Midnight Memories: a One Direction Night (18+) comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Get your tickets now!

K-Pop Rave

January 6

Tiny Waves is BACK with the first K-Pop Rave of the year at Conduit in Orlando! Enjoy a night filled with the best K-Pop boy groups, girl groups, and soloists. 18+

Orlando Solar Bears vs. Wheeling Nailers

January 6

Watch the Orlando Solar Bears go head to head with the Wheeling Nailers at the Kia Center.

Art's the Spark!

January 6

Through interactive tours of the Orlando Museum of Art’s exhibitions, Art’s the Spark gives those living with memory impairment, or any other neurological impairment, such as early stage Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease, and their healthy caregivers a fun experience, an expressive outlet and an opportunity for adult discussions. FREE, pre-registration is required. Please call 407.896.4231 ext. 262 or email education@omart.org to register.

Prattfest 2024

January 6

Prattfest is dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of the incomparable Neil “Pratt” Peart, who was taken from us far too soon on January 7, 2020. This night will be honoring the 4th anniversary of Neil’s passing with videos, stories and a two hour performance by Orlando’s own Ultimate Rush Tribute.

Treis & Friends with Raspberry Pie, Driveaway, Prizilla

January 6

Catch Treis & Friends with Raspberry Pie, Driveaway, and Prizilla perfoming live at Will's Pub. 18+

Ole Red's Honky-Tonk Nights

Every Friday and Saturday

Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab

Every Friday and Saturday, 7 pm

King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab

Every Friday and Saturday, 9pm

Wall Street Plaza Block Party

Every Friday and Saturday, 9pm - 2am