The Top 10 Things To Do in Orlando this Week, Aug. 31 - Sept. 6, 2026
- Emma Walton
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It's the start of a new week, and with so much happening in Orlando in the coming days, we've selected the events that you don't want to miss!
It's a new week in Orlando, and there is so much to do! The city has a jam-packed calendar of exciting events happening throughout the city in the days ahead, and you don't want to miss anything!
Every week in Orlando you will discover a wide variety of entertainment and things to do, including live music, sporting events, community gatherings, musicals, plays, farmers markets, car shows, theme park happenings, and more, and this week is no exception, and to ensure you don't miss anything, we've brought together the "Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Week".
Check out the best things to do in Orlando, and whatever you decide to do, have fun, and have a great week!
The Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando This Week
August 31 - September 6
August 31 - September 7
Sanford Beer Week is back with eight days of craft beer, special events, and downtown fun!
From Monday through Thursday, participating bars and breweries throughout Historic Downtown Sanford will host their own unique events. Explore a different destination each night and enjoy special releases, tap takeovers, tastings, themed activities, and more.
Then, the celebration gets even bigger over Labor Day Weekend with the Main Street Pour Tour!
September 2
The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board hosts Luminary Market, a monthly market, hosted the first Wednesday of each month, 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 residents, students and workers. In addition to the shopping experience, visitors are encouraged to stay for KaleidoScope 360°, produced by Global Peace 360°, an outdoor movie series hosted the same evening. This month's movie is Disney's Encanto.
September 2
Grab a beer (or two) and some munchies at Eden Bar and enjoy an outdoor movie on the lawn at Enzian. This night of great drinks and fun flicks is best enjoyed under the stars with your buddies by your side. Wednesday Night Pitcher Shows are FREE and open to the public. Tonight's movie is Mars Attack.
September 3 - 7
Bourbon & Boots Weekend is coming to Boxi Park September 3 through 7. Line dance with us Friday, take on the mechanical bull and decorate a cowboy hat Saturday, take the kids to Family Fun Day on Sunday, then swing by Monday, we're open for Labor Day. Live music, great food, and cold pours all weekend long. Grab your friends and family and head to Boxi Park for the perfect Labor Day weekend celebration!
September 3 - 5
This September, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium is inviting guests to experience the aquarium like never before during Fins & Flights, an adults-only, after-hours event pairing local craft beer tastings with an immersive evening among thousands of sea animals. Taking place September 3 - 5 from 7-10 pm, the experience invites guests ages 21 and older to explore the aquarium after dark while sampling beers from Central Florida's breweries and beyond. Along the way, guests can encounter sharks, turtles, rays, axolotls, seahorses and more.
September 4 - 7
Celebrate the unofficial end of summer with us at the Promenade Sunset Walk at our Labor Day Weekend Celebration! Join the Promenade for 4 fun-packed days of live music, entertainment, bands, DJs, street performers, car shows, artisan markets, amazing restaurants, shopping, experiences, and so much more.
September 4 - 6
Lights. Camera. Magic! Step into the spotlight as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy welcome you to a star‑studded Disney On Ice gala experience at Orlandos Kia Center. Add a hint of red-carpet flair as you get ready for an unforgettable evening with your favorite Disney friends. The magic shines brighter than ever as beloved stories from Zootopia 2, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc. unfold in spectacular fashion, bringing Hollywood‑inspired glamour to the ice.
September 4
Join Leu Gardens for an enchanting evening under the stars as the screen While You Were Sleeping in the garden. Grab a blanket or lawn chair, settle in among the blooms, and enjoy this beloved romantic comedy in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring your friends, family, or that special someone for a cozy night of laughter, romance, and fresh air.
September 4
Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual Jimmy Buffett Day of Service on Friday, September 4, 2026 a Margaritaville Resort Orlando Grand Lobby to honor Jimmy’s legacy and the way he lived his life in the support of others and community, leaving the world a better place. Proceeds from the Day of Service will be donated to Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee. The first 500 registered guests who check on the day and time of the event will receive a FREE Margarita!
September 5 - 6
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. .
Valid cardholders can access free admission to the following area museums:
Orlando Science Center: 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803
History Center: 65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801
Orlando Museum of Art: 2416 North Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803
Mennello Museum of Art: 900 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803
Museum of Arts & Sciences: 352 S. Nova Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Tampa Museum of Art: Cornelia Corbett Center, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts: 1630 E 7th Avenue Ybor., Tampa, FL 33605
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg: 255 Beach Dr. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
So that's it folks, our Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando this Week! Check back each week as we bring you inspiration on what to do in the week ahead, and for ourmassive guide to everything happening in Orlando this month, check out The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Month.
Before attending any of the events listed on Gotta Go Orlando, you should contact the organizer or venue to confirm that the event is taking place as information, changes, and cancellations can and do occur.
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