The Top 10 Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, May 2 - 4, 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 2 - 4, 2025
May 1 - 5
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at SeaWorld Orlando with authentic music, delicious Mexican cuisine, and festive entertainment as part of the Seven Seas Food Festival.
May 1 - 4
Experience a weaving of love, betrayal, and redemption in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Orlando Ballet presents Giselle, who after her premature death, appears as a ghost to protect her beloved from a group of evil spirits…even beyond the grave. After all, love has no end...
May 2
Join us for an outdoor movie in the Gardens showing Twister (1996). Bring a dinner picnic and seating.
May 3 - 4
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 museums:
Orlando Science Center: 407-514-2000, 777 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803
History Center: 407-836-8500, 65 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801
Polasek Museum & Garden: 407-647-6294, 633 Osceola Ave. Winter Park, FL 32789
Orlando Museum of Art: 407-896-4231, 2416 North Mills Ave. Orlando, FL 32803
Mennello Museum of Art: 407-246-4278, 900 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803
Museum of Arts & Sciences: 386-255-0285, 352 S. Nova Rd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Florida Aquarium: 813-273-4000, 701 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL 33602
May 3 - 4
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire brings fans’ favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to life including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Gunkster™, and introducing the brand new Skelesaurus™, the fossil fury villain of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks. Each stop of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire will be celebrating Bigfoot's birthday to commemorate the Original Monster Truck's longstanding and historical impact on the motorsport world. Fans can also witness a special appearance from a transforming robot, plus the high-flyers of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Freestyle Motocross Team.
May 3
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo weekend at America's number one Outdoor Water Park as iHeartRadio presents “Summer Splash” at Aquatica! Bring your family and friends to the biggest beach party in Orlando, featuring the hottest music mixed by your favorite DJs! Join us at the park for a night of fun the whole family can enjoy with some of your favorite hosts from Rumba 100.3, XL 106.7, and Magic 107.7. The park will be open exclusively for you from 7:00 PM to midnight—race down epic slides, chill in the wave pool, and enjoy all your favorite attractions. Plus, fuel the fun with food and drinks available throughout the park!
May 3
Loyal Source’s Derby Day is Orlando’s biggest Kentucky Derby watch party! We’re holding this year’s event at John Euliano Park, with unlimited food and drinks, a live auction, raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle, winner’s circle, music by DJ Gonzo, dancing, and much more.
The party is open to adults 21 and older – so bring your best Derby fashions and join the fun!
May 3
Join Live! at The Pointe for a lively night of revelry at the Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl on Saturday, May 3. Enjoy festive drinks, lively music, and unforgettable vibes! Plus, that's not all... Tres de Mayo: The Party Before the Party Orlando, get ready for a Super Saturday at Live at the Pointe—the’re stacking Derby Day energy, Cinco de Mayo vibes, and a title fight showdown all in one epic night! Here's how it's going down: Kentucky Derby Watch Party (4-6 pm) Dress to impress at Sports & Social. Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl (7-10 pm) Drink specials, DJs & pure fiesta. Undisputed Middleweight Championship (10 pm) Live fight viewing.
May 3
Join Audubon Park Garden District for the Star Wars Day Sip & Stroll on Saturday, May 3. Journey through the Audubon Park Garden District, sampling stellar wines, craft beers, and ciders at multiple stops along the way. Whether you're a Jedi, Sith, or just here for the drinks, costumes are always welcome!
May 3
Join the City of Longwood on May 3, 2025, at Reiter Park for the Longwood Luau, featuring Live Hawaiian Music, Hula Dancers, Fire Knife Performers, Traditional Hawaiian Foods, Tropical Drinks, Hula Hoop Limbo, and much much MORE!
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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