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The Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Week, Nov. 2 - 8, 2026

Writer: Emma Walton
Emma Walton
3 hours ago
5 min read
Is there much to do in Orlando this week? Yes! It's the start of a new week in Orlando, filled with fun events and things to do. And to help you decide what to do, we've selected the events that you don't want to miss!

The Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Week, Nov. 2 - 8, 2026

Welcome to a new week in Orlando, with so much to see and do! Seriously, the city has a jam-packed calendar of exciting events happening throughout the city in the days ahead.


Every week in Orlando you'll discover a great variety of entertainment and fun things to do, including live music, concerts, sport, community gatherings, theater, fmovies, car shows, theme park events, and more. And to ensure you don't miss anything, we've brought together what we consider, The Top 10 events in the city this week.



The Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Week
November 2 - 8

Monty Python's Spamalot at Walt Disney Theater

November 3 - 5

Hot off a critically acclaimed Broadway revival in 2023, Monty Python's Spamalot, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, comes to Walt Disney Theater. Lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot features a book & lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. Spamalot has everything you need for a great knight at the theater—from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery and of course, the Lady of the Lake. Spamalot features songs that will leave you humming including “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Find Your Grail” and more that have become beloved classics in musical theatre.


Apopka Rotary’s Fall Family Festival

November 5 - 8

The Apopka Fall Family Festival takes place this year from Thursday, November 5 – Sunday November 8, 2026 in Kit Land Nelson Park. Everyone is invited to this free fall festival, just pay for the rides! Visit the carnival midway with a large variety of food, games, and rides for the whole family. Plus there will be a kids market, a beer garden, vendors, food trucks, and live music all weekend, including Retro Riffs, Casey Brents, and Reymont Acoustic.




Taste of Thornton Park

November 5

Celebrating 25 years of bringing neighbors and businesses together, this spectacular evening under the stars features unlimited tastings of food and adult beverages from Thornton Park's best local restaurants and businesses. We'll take over Hyer and Washington Streets around the beautiful Four Rivers Fountain for a night of food, drinks, and music from a local DJ.


Orlando Greek Fest

November 6 - 8

Join Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church at 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland for the annual Orlando Greek Fest featuring delicious meals, live performances, and local vendor. Enjoy three days of pure family fun filled with delicious Greek dishes, domestic and imported beverages, amazing pastries, live Greek Music, The Hellenic Dancers and all things Greek!


Electric Daisy Carnival, EDC Orlando

November 6 - 8

The biggest EDM festival in Florida is back! Insomniac will once again host the legendary Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Orlando at the iconic Tinker Field. For three days and nights, hundreds of thousands of ravers will gather Under the Electric Sky to experience the beloved festival like never before. The 2026 lineup features David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Kaskade, Hardwell, Alesso, Alan Walker, Mau P, SLANDER, and many more.


Santa's Magical Arrival at The Mall at Millenia

November 6

Jingle all the way to The Mall at Millenia as we welcome Santa for the season.

The festivities begin with a DJ dance party and a visit from our whimsical Hollyville friends. Then gather close as Santa lands on the Neiman Marcus rooftop for our signature tree lighting, before settling into Hollyville for holiday photos through Christmas Eve.


Bank of America 'Museums on Us' Weekend

November 7 - 8

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


55th Annual Fall Fiesta in the Park

November 7 - 8

Celebrate 55 years as one of Central Florida's longest-running traditions with Fall Fiesta in the Park. Bring the family and take in the beauty of the season at the heart of downtown Orlando as you stroll around Lake Eola while browsing hundreds of unique artist and crafter booths, food vendors, the Adventealth for Children Kid's Zone and live entertainment on the amphitheater stage! As always, admission to Fall Fiesta is FREE.


Maker Faire Orlando

November 7 - 8

Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments, projects. A family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired at Central Florida Fairgrounds!


NASA Max Power

November 7 - 8

Celebrate the spirit of American innovation at MAX POWER — an exposition of air and space technologies at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Nov. 7-8. The two-day event will feature immersive experiences for all ages to enjoy, including air shows, skydiving stunts, technology demonstrations, spaceflight hardware, military aircraft, and behind‑the‑scenes access to America’s spaceport. Attend talks led by NASA experts and meet astronauts from some of agency’s most famous missions!



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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