The Top 10 Things To Do in Orlando this Week, August 10 - 16, 2026
- Emma Walton
- 3 hours ago
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It's the start of a new week, and with so much to do in Orlando in the coming days, we've selected the top ten events in the city 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 10 - 16
August 11
Snap a selfie at City Hall to show your Winter Garden pride on #CityHallSelfie Day on Tuesday, August 11. The annual online picture-sharing holiday is a fun way to express pride for your hometown and appreciation to local government service. Post your photo on social media with #CityHallSelfie and #wintergardenfl and tag as indicated below. Pop inside City Hall for a free Winter Garden Reusable Tote Bag (which makes a great prop for your selfie).
August 12 - 16
Get ready for three-rings of family entertainment when the award-winning Loomis Bros. Circus brings the new 2026 Edition of their award-winning circus to Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee! Discover a captivating blend of classic circus charm and modern circus thrills, showcasing majestic animals displaying their amazing abilities, fearless daredevils that will have you on the edge of your seat, high-flying acrobats defying gravity, outlandish clowns and much more...all backed by the beats of a live band.
August 13
Action-packed and adventure-filled, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark is director Steven Spielberg’s loving homage to the Saturday matinee cliffhanger serials of his childhood. Get ready for edge-of-your-seat thrills in Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, where Indy (Harrison Ford) and his feisty ex-flame Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) dodge booby-traps, fight Nazis, and stare down snakes in their incredible worldwide quest for the mystical Ark of the Covenant. Experience one exciting cliffhanger after another when you adventure with the one and only Indiana Jones. This film is a part of the Popcorn Flicks in the Park series in partnership with the City of Winter Park. These screenings occur in Central Park, Winter Park once a month and are FREE and open to the public! Presented with open captions.
August 13
Join us for another fun-filled evening in Thornton Park District! Purchase tickets online here, or at the door, where you'll pick up a wristband, map and a tasting cup to stop at local businesses to sample tasty adult libations or treats! Along the way we have artists and art vendors, live music, DJ's, and a night market at TPD Circle (near the SE corner of Lake Eola). This event is always dog friendly, 21+ to sample alcohol, and all ages to enjoy the arts and walk around the Thornton Park District.
August 13
Official stop on the Thornton Park District Wine & Art Walk! Wine Walk pass holders can grab their beverage, cool off in the AC, and shop local inside The Abbey! Plus everyone (wine walkers or not!) can enjoy cocktail specials and a full bar all evening long.
August 14 - 16
It's an animation celebration at GalaxyCon Presents Animate! Orlando. Enjoy 3 days of anime, animation, cosplay, and more! The event features entertainment, Q&As, video and tabletop gaming, panels, costume contests, cosplay wrestling, and so much more fandom for you to explore August 14 - 16, at Orange County Convention Center.
August 14 - 16
The 1950s are out and change is in the air. Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire: to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a TV network—all without denting her 'do. On stage at Alexis & Jim Pugh Theter.
August 15
Celebrate 14 Years of Hourglass Brewing at Against All Odds Fest 2026! Join us on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Hourglass Brewing Longwood Taproom (480 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750) for an exclusive indoor beer festival showcasing Forida’s finest craft breweries. With 60+ beers, commemorative tees and local cuisine, this is the ultimate craft beer party in Central Florida!
August 15
Get ready for some epic truck tug-of-war battles at The Barn in Sanford during Trucks Gone Wild Truck Tugs! Watch as these massive machines rev their engines and pull with all their might to see who will come out on top. Join us for a night of adrenaline-pumping action and see which truck will be crowned the ultimate tug champion.
August 15
Summer school is in session! Our Enzian Film Club professors are on a well-deserved vacation, but you’ve still got a lot to learn. Join us June–August for screenings and talkbacks with Enzian programmers and community guests, and keep your brain (or at least your social skills) sharp until our return to class in September. It might not be Driver’s Ed, but it’s better than independent study.
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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