The Top 10 Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, May 16 - 18, 2025
- Emma Walton
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The weekend is here, and with so many awesome events and thIngs to do, you gotta check out our Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando this weekend!
The weekend is here and you better hold on tight, because we have an entire weekend of awesome events and things to do in Orlando, including live music, farmers markets, car shows, live sports, community events and so much more. Plus, we have arth Day events happening too!!
With so much to do this weekend, we've selected our Top 10 list of cant-miss events and things to do this weekend in Orlando.
Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, May 16 - 18, 2025
April 23 - May 18
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Walt Disney Theater! More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
This is your last chance to catch The Lion King before the sun sets on this spectacular musical, don't miss it!
May 13 - 26
Orlando Fringe is back, and of course it's in our Top 10!!
This Theatrical Festival is the longest running fringe in the United States and provides an opportunity for artists to showcase their craft while making theatre more accessible to audiences and artists alike. It offers lots of live entertainment, unique theatre experiences, visual art displays,
kid friendly shows and activities, and free concerts!
May 15-18
Of course Welcome To Rockville makes our Top 10, this is America's Largest Rock Festival!! Taking place at Daytona International Speedway, see Linkin Park, Green Day, Korn, Shinedown and more.
May 15 - 18
This year, Thunder on Cocoa Beach offshore powerboat races will be returning for its 15th year on Florida’s Space Coast, scheduled for May 15-18, 2025. Head to Cocoa Beach, the closest beach to Orlando for 4 days and nights of parties and lots of racing action. The Space Coast Super Boat Grand Prix is one of the most popular attractions for the whole family in Central Florida. The event, one of the largest in Central Florida, draws the top race teams in the World to compete in various classes, and is unmissbale non-stop action!
May 16 - September 27, Select Nights
Get ready, Orlando—AquaGlow is back, bigger and brighter than ever! Your favorite nighttime splash party returns to Aquatica Orlando on select nights from May through September, bringing back everything you love: high-energy dance parties, dazzling laser light shows, and unlimited complimentary soft drinks to keep you refreshed all night long while you enjoy low wait times during this exclusive limited-capacity family-friendly event! But that’s just the beginning—this year, we’re turning up the glow with all-new experiences that take the party to the next level!s 1 reaching speeds over 175 mph.
AQUAGLOW IS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND, KICKING OFF ON FRIDAY, MAY 16!!
May 16
Dylan Scott: Country Till I Die with special guests Dasha & Graham Barham comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Recording artist Dylan Scott is a triple threat — a powerful vocalist with a deep, unmistakable drawl, an old-soul songwriter with a young spirit and a family man with a tender heart. The ACM-nominated, multi-Platinum singer has notched four No. 1 singles at radio (“My Girl,” “Nobody,” “New Truck,” and “Can't Have Mine”), as well as Top 5 hit “Hooked.”
May 17 - 18
Get ready for Gatorland’s 6th Annual Gatorpalooza, happening May 17th & 18th, 2025!
This action-packed festival is full of family fun, exciting entertainment, and, of course, all the alligators, animals, and awesomeness that make Gatorland “The Alligator Capital of the World!” PLUS, don’t miss the – 5th Annual Gatorland Florida Man Challenge on Saturday, May 17th – a wild and wacky competition like no other!
We love Gatorland and this unique Florida attraction will always make our Top 10!!
May 17
AAHC hosts the annual Asian Cultural Festival in May. The celebration showcases a wide variety of Asian American cultures and talent from Central Florida’s Asian American ethnic groups from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
May 17
Perhaps best known for his vibrant portrayal of The Genie in Disney’s ALADDINon Broadway, Michael James Scott brings his signature brand of light and laughter to new renditions of classic tunes spanning pop, soul, Disney, and Broadway. Join Michael as he comes home to Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for this magical production.
This is a must-see show, and we highly recommend you get tickets now!
May 18
Springtime fun has arrived at The Great Southern Box Co! Orlando Local Makers will be popping up inside and out at this family and pet friendly courtyard! Join us for food, beverages and lots of local love on Sunday, May 18th! See you there!
For our complete guide to everything happening in Orlando throughout the month, check out The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Month.
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