As springtime blossoms here in Orlando, and residents welcome the month of April, downtown Orlando looks forward to the return of Spring Fiesta in the Park! Spring into family fun at the popular Spring Fiesta in the Park. This free annual, pet-friendly event includes more than 200 artist and crafter booths, food vendors, live music, a huge children’s play area and more. Mingle with artists and crafters from around the country as they line the streets around the park, check out a variety of food vendors and enjoy live entertainment for the whole family. Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, the annual spring tradition returns for its 35th year to showcase the beauty of springtime at Lake Eola. Taking place in the beautiful surrounding of Lake Eola Park, Spring Fiesta in the Park takes place on Saturday April 6, and Sunday April 7, 2024. Bring the whole family and enjoy one of Orlando's longest-running traditions! Spring Fiesta in the Park offers outdoor fun and family activities that draws thousands of Central Floridians to Lake Eola for the largest arts & crafts festival event series in Orlando. While live entertainment, a huge amount of food options and a kids’ area highlight this event series that spans the entire walkway of Lake Eola (over a mile long), the real stars of Fiesta in the Park Series are the artists and crafters that come from all over the United States to display and sell their original work. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

Corsets and Cuties are a burlesque cabaret group of gals (and gents) who take performing very seriously- but themselves, not so much. Corsets & Cuties are bringing the best of burlesque back to Virginia Drive at new venue Ten10 Brewing BSide. On Saturday, April 6 get ready for Corsets & Cuties All Star Burlesque Night, and as always, the cuties are bringing you giveaways, guest stars, surprises, and more! Everyone will be entered to win a Premier Couples giveaway. Don't miss your chance to go home with a very happy ending! You never know what- or who- you'll see at a Corsets show but know for sure you'll have a great time. Tickets are limited, costing only $15 each, click here for yours now. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

Raise your glass to the Hamlin Craft Beer Festival, get ready for a day of hops and happiness! The inaugural Hamlin Craft Beer Festival kicks off this year on Saturday, April 6, 2024 with a variety of craft breweries, pouring 40+ varieties of beer, ciders and more from local, regional and national breweries and companies. More than beer – visit the Hamlin Cruise-In Car Show featuring 90’s and earlier classic cars. Plus, play in a giant interactive game zone with miniature golf, giant beer pong and many more surprises. Also, check out dozens of local artisans, vendors and businesses, and bring your four-legged friends along – the event is dog friendly! The car show, vendor area and food trucks will be open to the general public – no ticket required! VIP enters one hour early at 3pm, getting first access to all the tasty beverages. Also included is an exclusive VIP area, featuring tables, seating and restrooms, complimentary bites, an exclusive tasting, commemorative glass and more! $30 General Admission includes: Event entrance at 4PM (come shop and check.out the cool cars at 3PM) Hamlin Beer Festival sample cup Access to over 40 beers, seltzers, spirits & more Access to The Food Truck Court, with delicious Food Trucks Access to the Fun Zone with mini-golf and giant yard games Local Vendors Dog-friendly DJ Music $50 VIP includes: 1 hour early entry at 3PM Private VIP zone with shaded seating Private VIP restrooms Exclusive lite bites - Chili Cheese Coney Dog from Skyline Chili (1 per ticket) and Donuts from Paradise Treats Hamlin Beer Festival Commemorative Glass PLUS, all the benefits of GA! Tickets are available now. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! For the latest news from Orlando and throughout Central Florida with our Daily Orlando News. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

Walt Disney World has announced when Test Track will close at EPCOT, wth the popular attraction closed from June 17 to begin a major reimagining project. Yesterday, Thursday, April 4, 2024, Walt Disney World revealed lots of news about upcoming attractions coming to the resort, including a first look at new animatronics coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, plus we seen a first look at the model of the new "Tropical Americas" project featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones that is planned for Disney's Animal Kingdom. Plus, news emerged that Disney is in the process of filing permits for the new "Beyond Big Thunder Mountain" expansion that's coming to Magic Kingdom. Now today, Friday, April 5, Walt Disney World has revealed that Test Track at EPCOT will close on June 17 for a previously announced reimagining of the attraction. New concept art reveals how different the entrance to the attraction will look once it reopens. The concept art appears to show the reimagined entrance taking on the appearance of World of Motion, an opening day attraction at EPCOT Center in 1982 that closed in 1996 to make way for Test Track, The entrance shows the existing large canopy structure removed, with new blue and purple lighting illuminating the entrance, with a new large Test Track marquee sign is in front of the building. News of the reimagining was first revealed on Saturday, September 9, when it was announced at Destination D23. At the time it was revealed that Imagineers along with teams from Chevrolet are reaching back into history for inspiration from the original World of Motion, and bringing that spirit of optimism to the next iteration of the Test Track attraction! Chevrolet will continue to sponsor the reimagined attraction. For more news from Orlando and throughout Central Florida, click here. For the latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for local updates and more.

Join Flik for a free screening of A Bug's Life, the1998 American animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Family Movie Night at Leu Gardens returns on Friday, April 5 2024, with the classic kids movie, A Bug's Life. Meet Flik. Independent-thinker ant. The only insect capable of throwing a kink in the food chain. After one of Flik's inventions goes terribly wrong, he embarks on a mission to help save the colony from a gang of freeloading grasshoppers in order to get back in good graces with the Queen. But when the group of "warrior bugs" that Flik recruits turns out to be a bumbling circus troupe, he must believe in himself and his inventions to save Ant Island once and for all. Whether you have never seen this movie, or you've seen it several times already, grab the kids and enjoy watching Flik lead an army of ants against a group of grasshoppers who steal their food every year! Enjoy the movie in an outdoor setting within Orlando’s most beautiful garden. Pack a dinner picnic basket and seating, oh and alcohol is permitted for the grown ups. This movie is rated G. Cost: $8.00 adult, $6.00 child (4-17 years of age), plus tax and online fees. Children under 3 years of age are required to have a free ticket. Movie tickets are available online only at leugardens.org. Gardens open at 6.00 pm., Movie time 7.30 pm. (once it gets dark enough) It is best to arrive 30 minutes prior to movie time due to location of the movie area in the gardens. Please bring in your dinner/seating when you enter. Tickets will not available at the door. Check in ends 30 minutes after the movie starts. Parking is free. If parking is full please park on main roads where it is legal or off Nebraska on Leu Gardens’ grass. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

Enjoy the free bluegrass festival featuring Sandy Back Porch, The Canada Brothers Reunion, and Penny Creek Bluegrass Band. The Fort Christmas Bluegrass Festival returns on Saturday, April 6 from 9:45 am - 4 pm at Fort Christmas Historical Park, 1300 Fort Christmas Rd., Christmas. This annual free event is a popular event, bring chairs, blankets and a picnic or purchase from food trucks in attendance. Here's the show schedule and line up of talented performers: 9:45 am. Welcome, National Anthem and Boy Scouts present Flags 10 am. Sandy Back Porch 11 am. The Canada Brothers Reunion 12 pm. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band 1 pm. Sandy Back Porch 2 pm. The Canada Brothers Reunion 3 pm. Penny Creek Bluegrass Band 3:50 pm. Closing remarks Fort Christmas Historical Park includes a replica of a fort built in 1837 during the Second Seminole Indian War; a traditional Florida "Cracker" house and eight pioneer homes; a schoolhouse and lunchroom; a sugar cane mill and other historical farming equipment. The historic homes, school and fort are open daily, 9 am - 4 pm, including holidays. Question? Email parks@ocfl.net or call the park at 407-254-9310 If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

April 7, or 407 Day is a day to show support to local businesses and restaurants, and share all that you love about Orlando. Celebrate your hometown pride by shopping at and supporting your favorite local area businesses on 407 Day on Sunday, April 7, 2024, This annual campaign organized by The City of Orlando, Orange County Government, Orlando Economic Partnership and Visit Orlando, is inspired by Orlando’s longtime area code 407, encouraging residents to support their favorite restaurants, bars, shops, boutiques, services, and other locally-owned businesses by sharing posts and photos on social media channels using the hashtag #407Day during their visit. Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and when we come together to support each other, we all thrive, together, we can make a difference by supporting our neighbors. Here at Gotta Go Orlando we are proud to be residents of such a vibrant, inclusive community, and we love getting to share all the amazing things to do in Orlando. 407 Day gives us all the opportunity to showcase our hometown pride and the small businesses that make our community such a special place to live, work, learn and thrive. Happy 407 Day! 407 Day Events 407 Day Deals & Discounts Ways To Celebrate 407 Day 407 Day Events 2024 There is an awesome choice of events and things to do this Sunday, April 7, 2024 to help you celebrate 407 Day in Orlando. Art in Bloom Celebrate the return of spring at the Orlando Museum of Art during Central Florida’s premier event, Art in Bloom, coming April 5 - 7, 2024. Art in Bloom brings visitors a museum-wide kaleidoscope of breathtaking floral arrangements inspired by works from the Orlando Museum of Art’s permanent collection and current exhibitions. Orlando Boat Show The Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) presents the Orlando Boat Show for a three-day event on April 5, 6, and 7, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center, North Hall B. The highly anticipated show features 19 of Central Florida's top boat dealers representing more than 80 manufacturers with approximately 400 boats on display. Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend 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. Click here for details. Valid cardholders can access free admission to the following Orlando 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 Spring Fiesta in the Park Visit Lake Eola Park in April for the 35th Annual Spring Fiesta in the Park event. Celebrate the beauty of the season as hundreds of amazing artist and crafter booths will once again surround the park. Orlando Brunchfest The Orlando Brunchfest features bottomless brunch beverages included with your ticket purchase. Brunch samples are $5 each paid directly to each food vendor. This is live music on stage with Cash Cube prizes & raffles every hour. Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls The NBA's Orlando Magic go head-to-head with the Chicago Bulls. Get your tickets now! Music at the Casa: Blue Bamboo Presents Chris Cortez Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts partners with the historic venue Casa Feliz to present "Music at the Casa"! Get tickets now. Stephane Wrembel Happening in Judson’s Live – Dr. Phillips Center’s newest and most intimate music room. Shock & Awe, KS23 & Noctus Montgomery Drive Presents Shock & Awe, KS23, Noctus. Sunday, April 7 at Wills Pub. Family Fun Day at Boxi Park Enjoy Family Fun Day at Boxi Park, with face painters, balloon artists entertainers, and live music. Fun for the whole family! 1 pm - 9 pm. 407 Day Deals & Discounts Check out the special deals and discounts that are available to celebrate 407 Day in Orlando. Discover Downtown Be sure to show your support with 407 swag! From April 4-8 at Discover Downtown, you can enjoy $4.07 off 407 shirts and ball caps in-store and online with code 407DAY. But that's not all - enter DTO's 407 Day contest for a chance to WIN a 407 Day shirt! Follow DTO on Instagram for a chance to enter, good luck, and don't forget to tag DTO on 407 Day as you rep your gear around downtown Orlando. WonderWorks WonderWorks will be hosting a Family Fun Day on Sunday, April 7th, in honor of 407 Day! ALL Florida residents can explore the upside-down house for only $22 +tax each during this special event. Just show your state ID at the admissions counter or purchase your tickets online. The Bureau Adventure Games Get a 30% discount on missions at The Bureau on International Drive with code HAPPY407 when booking online. Discounted missions can be purchased any day for an experience taking place on April 7. JALEO Florida residents can enjoy 20% off dining at JALEO located at Disney Springs. Paddlefish Restaurant Get $4.07 Strawberry Basil Lemonade Mocktails and $4.07 Paddlefish Blonde Drafts at Paddlefish, located at Disney Springs. Terralina Crafted Italian Terralina Crafted Italian at Disney Springs is offering $4.07 off locally produced beers Crooked Can Hefeweizen or Crooked Can High Stepper IPA. Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista The Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista is hosting a 407 Day Happy Hour from 5:30 – 7:30 pm, with select items priced at $4.07, including chips and dip, Bud or Bud Light draft, and the kid’s menu burger. Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery Enjoy a complimentary treat with the purchase of any sushi roll on April 7. Thrive is located on S. Orange Avenue. Ways To Celebrate 407 Day Orlando offers a never ending choice of things to do, and 407 Day is the perfect day to get out and enjoy all that the cit has to offer. Have Fun on International Drive On International Drive on 407 Day you can experience flying at iFly Indoor Skydiving where you can feel the adrenaline rush of flying in a fun, safe environment, or go even higher and see Orlando and its world famous attractions from a helicopter ride on Air Force Fun. ​ Andretti Indoor Karting & Games offer adrenaline fueled indoor karting fun for the whole family, while Topgolf Orlando features fun and competitive golf games for all ages, climate-controlled playing "bays" similar to a bowling lane. Enjoy a game of put put at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf or Lost Caverns Adventure Golf. At Kings Dining & Entertainment enjoy upscale bowling and billiards, while over at Ripley's Believe It or Not! explore an amazing variety of exhibits, artifacts and displays in 16 galleries that pay tribute to the odd, bizarre and unbelievable, then experience over 100 interactive exhibits at Orlando's only upside-down attraction, Wonderworks. For thrills and spills, head to Fun Spot America to race the day away on their multi-level, outdoor go-kart tracks, thrill rides, arcade games, roller coasters and more! Spend The Day Exploring ICON Park ICON Park is a must visit on 407 Day, offering fun adventures for the whole family. Located in the heart of the Orlando Entertainment District, the complex encompasses entertainment attractions, over a dozen world-class restaurants and bars, nightly live music, retail stores and an outdoor marketplace – all anchored under the 400-ft icon of the Orlando skyline, The Orlando Eye. In addition to The Orlando Eye, there is lots of inside attractions at ICON Park including Madame Tussauds Orlando, here you get up-close and personal with the hottest celebrities and enjoy the glitz and glamour of Hollywood life. Next door is SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium where you come face-to-fin with thousands of fish, sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and many more. Also at ICON Park you can enter the fascinating world of illusions which will trick your confidence in senses, but amaze you by doing it; the world that will confuse you completely, but also educate you… Visit the Museum of Illusions Orlando and you will be thrilled because nothing is what it seems, especially not HERE! Next to Museum of Illusions you will discover Max Action Arena, featuring free-roam Virtual Reality, Axe Throwing, Adventure Rooms, Escape Room and more. The fun never stops at ICON Park, you can enjoy great attractions including a stunning Mirror Maze, 7D Motion Theater, breath-taking Virtual Reality experiences, great games, prizes, and more at In The Game Orlando,  located inside the Wheelhouse at ICON Park. Right in the middle of all the action! You won’t go hungry at ICON Park, either, thanks to amazing restaurants including Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, Tapa Toro Tapas Bar & Paella Pit, Tin Roof, and Yard House, plus Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips and legendary Key West saloon Sloppy Joe’s. Eat, Drink And Be Entertained At The Pointe Orlando An open-air dining, entertainment and shopping hub close to the Orange County Convention Center, Pointe Orlando offers an amazing choice of places to ea,t drink, and have fun, perfect for a night out! Savor a taste of Havana and late-night dancing at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, headed by two-time James Beard award-winning Chef Guillermo Pernot, or feast on fine Greek cuisine with a side of live belly-dancing entertainment at Taverna Opa. You can also opt for fresh catches at The Oceanaire Seafood Room and legendary steaks at The Capital Grille. Pointe Orlando constantly adds new flavors, too, such as Chicago’s famous The Hampton Social and Brazilian churrasco steakhouse Rodizio Grill. You can’t go wrong with British favorites at The Pub Orlando, and don't miss JoJo’s Shake Bar, and for nightlife a must visit is Blue Martini! Chill Out At Disney Springs Disney Springs is a wonderful place to waste away a few hours or more in Orlando, and it's free to visit, and parking is free too. Stroll through Town Center at Disney Springs to view vibrant displays from talented artists at the Art Walk, while everyone will love checking out a unique collection of stores including The Coca Cola Store, M&M's World, Lego Imagination Center and more. You can take a break at The Welcome Center with air conditioning, comfy chairs and free ice water before enjoying the free entertainment at multiple locations throughout Disney Springs, with musicians and bands perform in the evening, plus House of Blues frequently offers free live music at its Front Porch Bar, oh and Raglan Road usually has free live music on their patio most nights. Hang Out At Universal CityWalk Universal CityWalk is a lively entertainment complex just before the entrance to Universal Studios and Islands Of Adventure, it’s FREE to enter and there is so much to do. Parking is costly during the day, but at most times of the year, parking after 6 pm is free. At CityWalk you can stroll, take in the atmosphere and simply enjoy people watching, or you can ride the free water taxi to the resorts and explore, a must do is the opera filled Italian piazza at Loews’ Portofino Bay Hotel. Back at CityWalk the kids will enjoy cooling off in the splash pad, and the adults will love the free nightly entertainment including outdoor DJ, stilt walkers and more. Visit Orlando's Museums and Galleries Orlando has a wonderful selection of museums, gardens and cultural attractions, and 407 Day is the perfect time to take some time out and enjoy all our museums have to offer. Rollins Museum of Art The Rollins Museum of Art features rotating exhibitions, ongoing programs, and an extensive permanent collection that spans centuries, from examples of ancient art and artifacts to contemporary art. Open to the public free year-round, its holdings include the only European Old Master paintings in the Orlando area, a sizeable American art collection, and a forward-thinking contemporary collection. Mennello Museum Paintings of American Impressionism and Realism from the Mennello Museum collection alongside important works from prestigious Florida museums. Orange County Regional History Center The Orange County Regional History Center housed in a historic courthouse in the heart of downtown Orlando, offers four floors of exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Central Florida’s rich heritage. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art The Morse Museum in Winter Park is home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of dazzling works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Artlando Grab a map from the DT Orlando Information Center and go on a self-guided tour of downtown Orlando's streets to discover the contemporary sculptures which are Art Orlando. Not only will you get to know Downtown as you walk around, you’ll be seriously impressed by these stunning works of art. Waste Away The Day At Dinky Dock Spend a day at the beach in Winter Park. Dinky Dock is a 1.56-acre year-round park and offers a fishing pier and boat ram.Yes there is a beach and swimming is permitted. Parks, Gardens and the Great Outdoors Orlando is blessed with an abundance of parks, gardens, and the chance to escape the tourists and enjoy the great outdoors where you'll get the chance to become one with nature. The variety of parks, gardens, nature trails, bike trails and more here in Orlando is breathtaking, get outside and enjoy! Lake Eola Park Lake Eola Park is a must visit, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, with a sidewalk that circles the lake 0.9 miles in length, making it easy for visitors to keep track of their walking or running Relax amid beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of Orlando’s skyline and the gorgeous Lake Eola, enjoy the swans and other birds inhabiting the park, or you can check out a free concert, movie or a play in the Walt Disney Amphitheater. Harry P Leu Gardens Explore an amazing botanical oasis nearly 50-acres minutes from Downtown Orlando. Harry P Leu Gardens features landscaped grounds and lakes, with walking trails all shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias. Free entry days at Leu Gardens are offered on select Mondays throughout the year, check the website for details. The UCF Arboretum The Arboretum of the University of Central Florida is located on the main campus of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, United States. Covering 80 acres, it contains more than 600 species of plants, including more than 100 bromeliads, in cultivated gardens. Mead Botanical Garden With 47 acres to explore in Winter Park, your senses will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of the garden. Mead Botanical Garden offers hiking trails, creek, boardwalk, tall pine trees, greenhouse, butterfly garden, and pond that’s home to turtles, fish and wading birds. Orlando Urban Trail The Orlando Urban Trail is located near Downtown Orlando and is considered the spine of Orlando’s trail network. The trail is approximately three miles long and runs from Lake Highland through Loch Haven Park, to Mead Garden in Winter Park. Highlights include connections to six lakes, Orlando Cultural Park, and the Gaston Edwards Trail. West Orange Trail The West Orange Trail is a 22-mile long multi-use rail trail. The paved trail passes through downtown Oakland, Winter Garden, and Apopka with most of its length built on old railroad alignments. Lake Nona Sculpture Garden The Lake Nona Sculpture Garden is a 50,000 square-foot outdoor space designed for the exploration and discovery of a distinguished selection of sculptures from one of the world’s largest private art collections, The Lewis Collection. Orlando Wetlands Park The Orlando Wetlands Park is a man-made wetland designed to provide advanced treatment for reclaimed water from the City of Orlando and other local cities. The Park is 1650 acres in size and located in Christmas, Florida. Visitors can visit the Park seven days a week, between sunrise and sunset, to enjoy primitive and passive activities including, Photography, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding, and Guided Tours Dr. P. Phillips Community Park Dr. P. Phillips Community Park provides a range of amenities for the whole family to enjoy, including playgrounds, splash pad, plus sports fields, picnic areas & a dog run Check Out The Orlando Area Farmers Markets If you’re looking for fresh, locally grown produce, baked goods, honey, meats and other foods, the best place to visit is a local Central Florida farmers market. Check out the markets open this Sunday, 407 Day. Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park One of the most popular farmers markets in Central Florida, Orlando Farmer’s Market is located in the heart of Orlando at Lake Eola park, and takes place Sundays 10 am - 4 pm. Celebration Farmers Market Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors here selling everything from fresh food and produce, to local crafted jewelry, and much more, with a beautiful backdrop of Lakeside Park, this is a must go to farmers market on Sundays, 9 am - 2 pm. East Orlando Farmer's Market The popular East Orlando Farmers Market offers hand selected produce, creative local small business owners, along with botanical varieties to chose from. Every Sunday 11 am - 4 pm. Orlando Murals Take a walk through downtown Orlando, and you’ll discover art in unexpected places, including larger-than-life butterflies, a vintage Orlando postcard, hanging gardens, even a parking garage covered with murals, and the latest downtown mural, Unbelievable Real! Lake Eola Some towns are built on the shorelines of a lake. Not Downtown Orlando. DT has the whole lake at its urban center, and it’s a beautiful stretch of water surrounded by verdant parklands. The lake has a walkable circumference of just under one mile and covers almost twenty-three acres. The iconic Lake Eola Fountain, elegantly sprays water jets by day and by night, illuminates the lake with an amazing display of colored lighting. There’s a market held in Lake Eola Park every Sunday, plus frequent festivals and open-air concerts take place in the park and the Walt Disney Amphitheater Swan Swooning At Lake Eola One of the most photographed and iconic places in Downtown Orlando is its crown jewel, Lake Eola Park. Even if you’re a local, you haven’t lived until you’ve taken a voyage across Lake Eola on a swan paddle boat. Each boat holds up to four passengers and can be rented Tuesday - Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. After your ride, take a walk around the park to see five different species of swans. Know your History, Visit Orange County History Center Explore the five stories of the Orange County History Center to discover all about Orlando’s past plus lots of regional Florida history too. The museum on Central Boulevard in DT Orlando is housed in a neoclassical, late 1920’s building which was originally a courthouse. There are diverse exhibitions ranging from agriculture to aviation and space travel. Examples of the flora and fauna of Florida, replicas of pioneer cabins and stories and artifacts of the Indigenous natives and African Americans. The History Center offers a fascinating insight into how life has changed in Florida over the past one hundred years morphing from an agricultural community into tourism. Visit The Electrifying Orlando Science Center Orlando Science Center is Central Florida’s award-winning, hands-on science museum. For more than 60 years, our exhibits and programming have brought science to life for not just residents of Central Florida, but also visitors from around the world. With four floors of interactive exhibit halls, labs and workshops, theaters, an observatory, and experiences that change with the seasons, there is always something exciting for our 670,000 annual visitors to see and do at Orlando Science Center. Step Back in Time To Old Orlando Mixing architecture and history is a great way to spend the day and learn more about downtown Orlando with the self-guided Historic Districts Walking Tour. You’ll learn about structures that were designed and built when horses were still clopping along Church Street and see how they’ve been adapted for modern uses. East End Market The East End Market is a neighborhood market & food hall in the Audubon Park Garden District of Orlando featuring a vast array of artisanal vendors in one marketplace, from bakers to pasta makers to coffee roasters. Thornton Park Just east of the central Lake Eola, you’ll find this cool and quiet neighbourhood that really feels like you’ve escaped the city for an out-of-town suburb. This charming neighborhood is home to some of Orlando's best restaurants, hip cafés, cool galleries and a few bistros, all set around some ever-so-quaint old cobbled streets. Well worth a few hours to stretch your legs and take in the sights and sounds of Thornton Park. How do you plan to celebrate 407 Day this year? Let us know and spread the word using  #407Day! For more news from Orlando and throughout Central Florida, click here. For the latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for local updates and more. To feature your business or upcoming event on Gotta Go Orlando, contact us. Learn more about advertising with us here, and to list your event with us, submit your events here.

If you love brunch, a festival celebrating brunch is happening in Orlando, and yes... everyone drinks FREE! Following a successful inaugural event last year, Orlando Brunchfest returns in 2024, at a new venue. Taking place this weekend at Selfie WRLD Xtreme within The Florida Mall, the event takes place on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. The Orlando Brunchfest brings together a selection of restaurants from throughout Central Florida, all offering brunch samples costing $5 each. Entry costs $45 and includes an open bar with the beloved bottomless brunch essentials – Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and bee, all included with your ticket purchase. There will entertainment throughout the weekend, including a DJ, live music, and cash prizes every hour with Cash Cube Raffle Ticket Photographers will also be available with a variety of photo ops courtesy of Selfie WRLD Xtreme. VIP ticket holders will have access to the Selfie WRLD Xtreme venue and VIP Bar. Proceeds will be donated to the local 501(c)3 charity WeddingWish.Org This is a 21 and up event. There is plenty of parking at The Florida Mall, but organizers encourage you to not drink and drive. If drinking you should take advantage of Uber, Lyft, or a cab. For more details: Orlando Brunchfest. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

The star-studded lineup has been revealed for the return of Country Thunder Florida to Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, including Bailey Zimmerman and Jon Pardi. Save the date country music fans as Country Thunder Florida returns to Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee from October 18 - 20, 2024, with organizers announcing a star-studded lineup for this year's three-day festival. Headlining this year's festival on Friday is newcomer Bailey Zimmerman, who will headline on Friday, with two number one singles under his belt with his 2021 debut album, Religiously. Saturday night headliner is CMA and ACM award-winning singer/songwriter/producer and new dad, Jon Pardi, plus there’s more to be announced, with the Sunday headliner to be announced in May , with organizers describing the yet to be revealed artist as a “mega-superstar” and a “chart-topping icon.” “We’re beyond excited to welcome Bailey Zimmerman and Jon Pardi to County Thunder Florida 2024,” said CEO of Country Thunder Music Festivals Troy Vollhoffer. “Their talent, energy, and passion for country music perfectly embody the spirit of the festival.” Rounding out the star-studded lineup include Nate Smith, Russell Dickerson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Priscilla Block, ERNEST, Niko Moon, Restless Road, Dallas Smith, Emily Ann Roberts, Clayton Mullen, Calder Allen, Annie Bosko, and Alana Springsteen. Several ticket packages are already available for purchase, including the Platinum Experience, Gold Circle, Reserved Seating, General Admission, and Camping Passes. General admission three day passes run at $225. Country Thunder has been hosting music festivals throughout North America since 1993, including Arizona, Wisconsin, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, with Florida joining the roster in 2019. Since then, County Thunder Florida has hosting a who's who of the country music industry, including huge headliners, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Toby Keith, Hardy, and so many more. For more information and to book tickets for County Thunder Florida, visit the Country Thunder website. For more news from Orlando and throughout Central Florida, click here. For the latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for local updates and more. To feature your business or upcoming event on Gotta Go Orlando, contact us. Learn more about advertising with us here, and to list your event with us, submit your events here.

April 7-13, 2024 is National Library Week, highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. National Library Week is a week to celebrate the ways in which libraries and library workers transform lives and strengthen communities. Taking place this year from April 7 - 13, 2024, this is the perfect time to explore the vast and varied resources Orange County Library System offers to cardholders for free, from new book releases to flight simulators and everything in between, and right now, any Orange County resident who visits an OCLS branch in-person to sign up for a new library card or renews an expired card during National Library Week will receive two tickets for FREE admission to WonderWorks Orlando! This promotion is open to all ages from April 7-13, 2024. Tickets will only be given in-person. Those who register or renew online will need to visit an Orange County Library System branch to receive a ticket. While supplies last. Do you record and produce podcasts, download and listen to free music, take a class to learn a new language or sew your own clothes? Maybe your local branch is a third space to meet up with friends, engage with a book club or gather to watch a movie. This National Library Week (April 7–13), celebrate the vast and varied resources Orange County Library System (OCLS) offers cardholders – for free! For more information check out the Orange County Library System (OCLS) website. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! For the latest news from Orlando and throughout Central Florida with our Daily Orlando News. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

Enjoy everything you love about the Orlando Science Center – without the kids, including special programming that is designed just for adults. Live from Orlando, it’s Science Night Live! returning to Orlando Science Center on April 6, from 8 pm - 11.30 pm. It's social. It's science. It's 21+. And it's specially engineered for fun with special programming designed just for adults! Science Night Live at Orlando Science Center is especially for the big kids, featuring everything you love about the Science Center – without the kids! There’s no age limit on curiosity, and whether you're looking for a get-together of old friends or a fun date night out, Science Night Live is your chance to let out your inner child and experience the joy of science! Explore interactive exhibit halls, try hands-on experiments in Dr. Dare's Lab, and catch special guest speakers. Featuring a new theme each time, no two Science Night Live events are the same! This event has been known to sell out and tickets are available online only for just $19, so get yours before they are gone. Orlando Science Center Members receive complimentary admission, but must reserve their tickets in advance. HIGHLIGHTS Speakers: Each Science Night Live, guests have the chance to hear from some of the greatest minds around! From Boeing engineers who work on spacecrafts to professors talking about the species within your feces, these speakers are guaranteed to leave you with a new sense of knowledge each and every Science Night Live. Live Entertainment: Whether it's the interactive Science Live! Show, competitive Science Trivia, or looking to the stars on the terrace, our staff prepares unique and exciting programs for your to enjoy during Science Night Live. Workshops: Step into The Hive: A Makerspace and walk out with a new sense of creativity. Whether you're making friendship bracelets or recycled costumes – you and your friends will create lasting memories during Science Night Live Workshops. Then, make your way to Dr. Dare's Lab, strap on a pair of goggles and a lab coat and become the scientist in these self-led experiments. Delight in food and adult beverages available for purchase, and so much more! For more details, click here. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

Walt Disney World have announced V.I.Passholder Days will return again this year to the resort, starting in May. There has been so much news from Walt Disney World today, Thursday, April 4, 2024, including a first look at new animatronics coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, plus we have seen a first look at the model of the new "Tropical Americas" project featuring Encanto and Indiana Jones that is planned for Disney's Animal Kingdom. Plus, news has emerged that Walt Disney World is in the process of filing permits for new "Beyond Big Thunder Mountain" expansion that is planned for Magic Kingdom... Now if that's not enough for you, we have great news if you are a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, as the resort has announced the return of V.I.Passholder Days! Walt Disney World are bringing V.I.Passholder Days this summer, with the popular pass holder perk returning May 1 through June 26. The offering for Annual Passholders will include "a limited-time magnet, lounge, discounts, and more." The resort promises more details will be released soon. Last year's V.I.Passholder Days included a free Figment magnet, and treats, a limited-time pass holders lounge in EPCOT that included free snacks, and a passholder exclusive Magic Shot. Are you a passholder at Walt Disney World? Are you excited for the free perks coming to the resort? Let us know! For more news from Orlando and throughout Central Florida, click here. For the latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for local updates and more.