The Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando this Week, November 17 - 23, 2025
- Emma Walton
- 2 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, November 17 - 23, 2025
November 19
Songs, stories and art time, especially for babies and toddlers and their very special person.
Join us in the main garden on the historic grounds of the Art & History Museums. We’ll have a themed circle and story time plus an art activity especially for littles! A snack will be provided too. Recommend age: under 3, and their very special person (parent, grandparent, caregiver). Older siblings are always welcome too!
November 20
Celebrate arts, culture, and history on the 3rd Thursday of every month in downtown Orlando from 4:30 - 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.
November 20
Discover Orlando's best value nightout! Your ticket includes unlimited food, drinks, live music. VIP offers extra hour, new premium wines.
Taste Orlando offers an unforgettable experience for food and wine lovers! Sip and savor your way through over 50 top restaurant and beverage brands while enjoying live music on multiple stages. Your all-inclusive ticket grants you unlimited food and beverage tastings.
November 20
Join City District and Orlando Main Street for a festive celebration at the Deck the District Holiday Event on Church on Thursday, November 20. Enjoy the much-anticipated gingerbread house building contest, Santa Paws to take pictures with you and your pets, a live band, and highlight of the night will be the lighting of the districts brand new Christmas tree which will cap off the night of fun.
November 21 - 22
Sprinkle a little magic onto your holiday celebrations with Central Florida Ballet's world-renowned production. From snowflakes to sword fights to the Christmas tree that reaches the sky, A Christmas Nutcracker Tale boasts sophisticated pyrotechnics that highlight magical moments, fiber-optic technology that illuminates moving props and phosphorescent paint that accentuates scenic backdrops.
November 21
Kick off the holiday season in the heart of Orlando at the annual I-Drive District Holiday Tree Lighting! Gather with family and friends for an evening filled with festive cheer, dazzling lights, and joyful sounds. Enjoy live performances that will get you into the holiday spirit, and don’t miss the chance to see our special guest help light up the towering tree in all its seasonal splendor. With the glow of the lights, the magic of music, and the warmth of community, this is a holiday tradition you won’t want to miss!
November 21
Join Dr Phillips Center for a hilarious evening of holiday cheer as we celebrate the timeless classic National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation with a special 35th anniversary screening followed by a conversation and Q&A. Be there as the film’s star and comedy legend Chevy Chase.
November 22 - 23
Step into a world of vibrant colors and imaginative creations as Downtown DeLand’s Woodland Boulevard transforms into an artist’s paradise this November. Experience the magic of the Annual DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts, where over 170 National Artists converge to showcase and sell their stunning masterpieces, just in time for the holiday season.
November 22
t’s the most wonderful time of the year… it’s Jingle Eve at Ivanhoe Village! Get ready for the BEST party of the year for more than 20 years running. Jingle Eve is the annual kickoff of the Orlando holiday season. Spanning stretches of Orange Avenue and Virginia Drive, as well as Gaston Edwards Park, families and adults alike find no shortage of yuletide festivities. From beer gardens to music, local artisans, food trucks, a children’s holiday village, and special event promotions by Ivanhoe Village retailers, restaurants, and bars. The evening culminates with fireworks displayed high above the shores of Lake Ivanhoe.
November 22
The nation’s premier HBCU football rivalry returns to Orlando and Camping World Stadium when the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats meet the Florida A&M University Rattlers in the Florida Blue Florida Classic on November 22, 2025. A kick time has not yet been announced.
Admission includes the world-famous Disney halftime show featuring the Marching Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman and the Marching “100” from FAMU.
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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