Top 10 Things To Do in Orlando this Weekend, August 22 - 24, 2025
- Emma Walton
- Aug 21, 2025
- 5 min read
Updated: Aug 25, 2025
The weekend is here, check out our guide to the ten best things to do in Orlando this weekend!
Looking for plans in Orlando this weekend? We've got you covered, there is tons of exciting happening around the city, and with so much to do, we've selected our Top 10 list of cant-miss events and things to do throughout the weekend in Orlando.
Whatever you're in the mood for, save the date for a great weekend here in Orlando! Have fun!!
Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, August 22 - 24, 2025
August 22
Summer Fridays is a brand new free community series happening at The Plaza Live! Every Friday night in August, the’re turning up the vibe with a live DJ, local vendors, and your favorite Orlando food trucks parked right outside. Come cool off on your Summer Fridays inside the historic venue where you can browse and shop from unique local vendors, sip a cold drink, and enjoy the energy of great music and community vibes all night long. Then head outside to grab some delicious eats from rotating food trucks under the summer sky.
August 22 - 23
Say goodbye to summer in the most delicious way possible! Food Trucks Heaven is your last chance to savor the season with food, fun, and music. From juicy bites to lively beats, this is the ultimate send-off party for summer lovers.
Located in Kissimmee, Food Trucks Heaven offers a variety of savory and sweet offerings to satisfy every craving. This all-ages event is the perfect mix of music and entertainment – whether you’re here to dance, eat, or just have a great time with friends and family.
50+ Food Truck, Outdoor & Indoor Seating, Live DJ, Bubbles & Chalk Drawing Fun, Saturday Raffle for a $100 Voucher.
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
Get ready, Orlando! The Weeknd is bringing the AFTER HOURS TIL DAWN STADIUM TOUR to Camping World Stadium on August 24!
This all-new show in support of the full album trilogy includes special guests Playboi Carti & special guest Mike Dean! The Weeknd is a globally renowned singer, songwriter and producer known for his distinct voice and genre-blending sound.
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.
August 24
Join The Bridge Theatre for “A Million Dreams,” a spectacular fundraising showcase on August 24 at The Abbey! Enjoy a night of incredible performances from local talent and big stars, all while supporting their mission to provide vital educational theatre experiences for young people, including the upcoming production of The Diary of Anne Frank in October.
This is a one-night-only opportunity to hear Broadway star Ciaran Sheehan (The Phantom of the Opera) right here in Orlando in the beautifully intimate setting of The Abbey. The evening will be hosted by Orlando’s funniest man, Dave Russell (SAK Comedy Lab), with virtual visits by Hollywood Stars Wayne Brady (Whose Line is it Anyway?) and Wesley Taylor (Only Murders in the Building) as well as Broadway’s Michael J. Scott (Aladdin). Many well-known and beloved Orlando talents round out this amazing Showcase in support of The Bridge Theatre.
What are you most excited for this weekend? Let us know in the comments, and visit https://www.gottagoorlando.com/weekend-guide for a complete list of happenings!
For a 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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