The Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando this Week, August 18 - 24, 2025
- Emma Walton
- 5 hours ago
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Welcome to a new week in Orlando, and to make sure you don't miss anything, we've selected the best event and things to do throughout the week ahead in the city.
It's a brand new week, and you better hold on tight, because we have an entire week of awesome events and things to do throughout Orlando, including some awesome concerts, sporting events, community events, farmers markets, car shows, theme park events, and so much more!
With so much to do, and to help you decide what to do, Gotta go Orlando has your back, we've selected our Top 10 choice of things to do in the city this week.
Whether you're in the mood for, check out our list and save the date for a great week in Orlando!
Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Week, August 18 - 24, 2025
August 19
Four-time Grammy nominated UB40 bring the Relentless Tour. to the stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando on Tueday, August 19.
The legendary reggae-pop band returns to the U.S. for a fourth consecutive year, performing at major amphitheaters and performing arts centers across America –and will bring fans electric live performances of their worldwide hit singles to the stage with “Red Red Wine,” “Food For Thought,” “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You,” and more. The band will also perform traks from their current album, “UB45.”
August 20
ABI + Alan is a collaboration between Erykah Badu and The Alchemist, and you can catch the show in Orlando! The duo will take to the stage at House of Blues Orlando, with tickets still available.
August 21
Access for All at OMA is a monthly free day dedicated to the community. On the third Thursday of each month, we’ll extend our hours from 10 am to 8 pm, offering free admission to all visitors. Each event will feature live performances, educational experiences, and more! Sketching materials will be available to visitors between 5 pm and 7 pm, and a docent-led highlights tour will be held at 7 pm.
August 21
Celebrate arts, culture, and history on the 3rd Thursday of every month in downtown Orlando from 4:30 pm - 9 pm. Presented by Downtown Arts District in concert with DTOLive!, the 3rd Thursday Orlando series features art activations, live performances, history exhibitions, and so much more.
3rd Thursday Orlando’s continued popularity has sparked new and exciting partnerships with some of downtown Orlando’s most influential organizations including Orange County Regional History Center. 3rd Thursdays’ footprint extends down the block from CityArts Orlando up to the Orange County Regional History Center.
Check out the latest featured exhibitions at the CityArts 3rd Thursday Opening Night Reception. Rotating monthly, there’s always something new for everyone at this historic downtown Orlando landmark.
August 22
Join Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for the fourth Sunset event of 2025, as the attraction proudly celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage!
There’ll be delicious food trucks and food available throughout the Zoo, vendors & tables, entertainment, kid-friendly activities & games, animal enrichment & keeper chats, barnyard buddies & giraffe feedings and more.
SAVE when you purchase your tickets online! Individual Sunset at the Zoo tickets are $6 each when purchased online, and $8 each when purchased on-site. Online exclusive: Purchase a $44 Family 4-Pack and get 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas!
August 23 - 24
Take the kids to Orange County Convention Center and spend the day discovering over 200 exhibitors with schools, products, services, entertainment, and more. While you’re busy discovering all that’s possible for your family, your kids can interact with animals, meet their favorite characters, ride a pony, watch a live show, learn to use a lightsaber, play games, and so much more! There is simply too much to list it all. The only way to experience it is to attend!
August 23
Enjoy everything you love about the Orlando Science Center — without the kids! This adults-only evening is your chance to explore interactive exhibits, dive into hands-on experiments, and hear from fascinating guest speakers and engaging performances, all in a kid-free zone designed just for grown-ups.
Join OSC for a night where science meets silliness and creativity collides with curiosity! Whether you're a science buff, an art lover, or just in it for the laughs, this is one night you won’t want to miss.
August 23
The Lake Nona Triathlon is racing your way on August 24 and this isn’t your average swim-bike-run. Kick things off with a scenic swim at Lake Nona Adventure Park, push through a thrilling bike ride through the heart of the community and cross the finish line at Lake Nona Town Center, where the celebration begins!
August 23
Against All Odds Fest 2025 is an exclusive indoor beer festival with some of the best breweries in the southeast. You will have access to all 25 taps of Hourglass Brewing beers, including the anniversary offerings, and access to 20 other beverages from top-tier breweries. That's 40+ beers and 4 hours of unlimited Fest Pours inside the Hourglass Brewing Longwood taproom.
August 24
The road to the title ends in Orlando as the 2025 BIG3 “Summer in the City” Championship Game brings fierce competition, Hall of Famers, and high-flying action to Addition Financial Arena on August 24.
The premier global 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Ice Cube is making its first-ever stop in Orlando, bringing the highly anticipated 2025 BIG3 Championship Game to Addition Financial Arena. Fans can expect the two final teams to go head-to-head in the most competitive and high-stakes game of the season.
For our complete 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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