Yes it's true... Halloween Horror Nights 33 emerges earlier than ever from the shadows at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. Yesterday, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 we brought the news that Universal Orlando Resort had posted an internal job ad for scareactors, stilt walkers, and puppeteers for this years Halloween Horror Nights. The posting appeared to reveal the dates for this year's annual scare event, and now the company has today, April 4, confirmed the dates, with Universal Orlando Resort confirmed that Halloween Horror Nights 33 at Universal Studios Florida will run from August 30 through November 3, 2024. This year, Halloween Horror Nights 33 will kick off on its earliest date in the events history, and will take place for 48 nights over four months - August, September, October, and November. Here are the official dates for this year's HHN 33, start planning now! August 30 August 31 September 1 September 4 September 5 September 6 September 7 September 8 September 11 September 12 September 13 September 14 September 15 September 18 September 19 September 20 September 21 September 22 September 25 September 26 September 27 September 28 September 29 October 2 October 3 October 4 October 5 October 6 October 9 October 10 October 11 October 12 October 13 October 16 October 17 October 18 October 19 October 20 October 23 October 24 October 25 October 26 October 27 October 30 October 31 November 1 November 2 November 3 With construction already underway on this years houses, Universal Orlando have not announced any details on the years HHN, including houses, scare zones, or entertainment, although as always rumors are swirling the internet about what may or may not be coming to this years HHN. A popular source for HHN rumors, Horror Night Nightmares has already shared their first speculation map online for HHN 33. This is based on current speculation and will change! Haunted Houses Skull (Soundstage 24A) ? Lollipop (Soundstage 24B) Sweet Revenge Cadillac (Soundstage 23B) Ghostbusters Skull (Soundstage 22) Voyage of the Demeter South America (Soundstage 23A) Creature from the Black Lagoon Unknown IP (Fast & Furious: Supercharged) Blumhouse IP Minotaur (Sprung 1) ? Unknown Original (Sprung 2) ? Mute (Sprung 3) A Quiet Place Stars & Moon (Sprung 4) Nightmare on Elm Street Entertainment Green Box at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Death Eaters Purple Box at former Fear Factor stage - Nightmare Fuel Stage Show Purple Box at the Lagoon - Lagoon Show Are you excited for this year's HHN33? 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. 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.

Mother’s Day is on the horizon and now is the perfect time to plan the perfect day, and the perfect way to spoil mom this year right here in Orlando. This year, Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 14 and we’ve brought together the best options to help treat mom to a wonderful day, and there’s no better place than Orlando to celebrate Moms! Once you've check out our guide to all the wonderful thing's to do with Mom this Mother's Day, check out our guide to treating Mom to a Mother's Day Brunch here in Orlando. Treat Mom To A Theme Park Special Event This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to food and fun at two of our most popular theme park events: EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival. Both celebrations are included with their respective park’s admission and are available on Mother’s Day. 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Now - Sunday, July 5, 2023 The popular and fragrant, 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival features fresh cuisine, colorful gardens, playful topiaries and vibrant entertainment. The popular Garden Rocks Concert Series is back in 2023, featuring favorite tunes at the America Gardens Theatre. And of course, fresh flavors will be on the menu at Outdoor Kitchens and other food and beverage locations throughout the park, among other delights. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival Now - Sunday, May 21, 2023 A world of taste awaits at the annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival with a delicious menu and drinks as dynamic and unique as the park's thrilling roller coaster collection. Guests can sip & savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats before finding their new favorite brew or cocktail. Idea's For Mother's Day In Orlando Scenic Boat Tour Tour the Winter Park chain of lakes with mom this Mother’s Day weekend on a Scenic Boat Tour. The boat tour offers hour-long, guided cruises through three of the seven lakes and two, narrow manmade canals on the tranquil Winter Park chain. On any given tour, participants may observe large cranes swooping waterside to snag a large fish or a lazy alligator languishing on a nearby bank, enjoy swaying palms, towering cypress trees, lush ferns and a variety of flourishing sub-tropical flowers. Breathtaking views of opulent private homes and exquisite estates sprawling along the shores are also a key feature of the scenic cruise. Take Mom Shopping On Mother's Day Who doesn't love to shop, this Mother's Day treat your Mom to a little (or a lot) of shopping here in Orlando! Central Florida really is a shoppers paradise with something for every Mom, a very popular spot of course, is Disney Springs where you can shop, treat your Mom to brunch, and even treat her to show at Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil. Obviously outlet shopping is very popular here in Orlando and we're lucky to have our fair share of outlets, including Orlando Premium Outlets which has two huge locations featuring over 360 stores all offering amazing savings including Orlando's only official Walt Disney World outlet stores, you can find Premium Outlets locates on International Drive and Vineland Avenue. ​ Another popular outlet location is the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores featuring over 50 stores, with many brands you will not find anywhere else in Orlando. Mall shopping continues to be ever popular here in Orlando with The Florida Mall a must visit, featuring over 270 retail stores, it's the areas largest shopping destination. The Mall at Millenia is a world class shopping destination boasting 150 of the finest stores, it's popular for upscale shopping here in Orlando. Enjoy A Day At The Beach With Mom This Mother's Day Thanks to Orlando's central location in Florida, we are practically in the middle of both the historic east coast beaches and the stunning gulf coast beaches in the west coast of Central Florida. So a perfect treat for Mom on Mother's Day is a day trip to the beach, relaxing, soaking up our famous Florida sunshine. Check out our guide to the best Central Florida beaches, all with an hour to two hour drive from Orlando. Treat Your Mom To A Spa Day In Orlando ​ This Mother's Day, indulge your Mom in a relaxing spa day, where she can get soothed, refreshed, rubbed and scrubbed at some of the most amazing spas anywhere. In Orlando’s International Drive area you can experience many upscale resort spas, for example at Hilton Orlando you can indulge with locally inspired therapies at Eforea Spa while The Spa at Hyatt Regency Orlando offers a refined oasis in the heart of Orlando’s main tourism area. Also, The Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando, Grande Lakes provides bespoke treatments using herbs grown in The Ritz-Carlton Orlando's s very own garden! The Spa at Rosen Shingle Creek offers restorative treatments that draw on Florida’s indigenous flora. Universal Orlando Resort hosts the world famous Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, while at Walt Disney World check out Senses, A Disney Spa, designed to delight the senses. Another fabulous spa awaits at Four Seasons Resort Orlando and for the ultimate indulgence, the Waldorf Waldorf Astoria Orlando Spa boasts a treatment using gold-enriched creams and precious stones. Enjoy The Great Outdoors & Activities For Mother's Day Orlando offers a whole world of unique outdoor activities, and recreational options for Mom to enjoy this Mother's Day in Orlando. For those seeking adventure on their trip then you can ride an airboat through the swamps in search of gators at both, Wild Florida or Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, or soar above the trees on zip lines and tarzan ropes at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park! On International Drive you can experience flying at iFly Indoor Skydiving where you can feel the adrenaline rush of flying in a fun, safe environment. ​ Andretti Indoor Karting & Games offer adrenaline fueled indoor karting fun for the whole family while Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games for all ages, climate-controlled playing "bays" similar to a bowling lane. ​ Looking for something a little more laid back? Enjoy a Swan Paddle Boat ride around Lake Eola or take a leisurely stroll in one of the many beautiful gardens and parks Orlando has to offer. From trail hiking to kayaking, leisurely walks, full on workouts or a nice spot to enjoy yoga, the parks here in Central Florida allows you to enjoy lush subtropical landscapes, mystical springs, and inviting green spaces. perfect! Celebrate Mom at ICON Park ICON Park is the perfect place to treat Mom to an extra special Monther's Day this year, the free to enter entertainment destination has plenty of fun adventures for the whole family to celebrate Mom. ICON Park offers more than 50 amazing restaurants, funky bars, boutique shops, and can’t-miss attractions, all anchored by The Wheel, a jaw-dropping observation wheel that stands 400 feet – 40 stories – in the air. Visit other attractions including SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, Madame Tussauds Orlando and Museum of Illusions Orlando. ICON Park also offers a diverse mix of restaurants for lunch, and a unique collection of shopping and dining kiosks and explore each location as you stroll under the festoon lights along the brick promenade. Mother's Day Special Events In Orlando Celebrate Mom at Island H20 May 6 - May 28 The perfect Island Getaway for mom? A day in Private Domain at Island H20 Water Park! Moms can experience a relaxing getaway complete with a massage, specialty mom-osas, and more. STAR 94.5's 2nd Annual Mother's Day Celebration Concert Friday, May 12, 2023 Join STAR 94.5's 2nd Annual Mother's Day Celebration Concert at Majestic Life Church, featuring Hezekiah Walker with special guest Martha Munizzi! Bring the entire family to celebrate that woman that you are proud to call MOM! It'll be a night she will never forget, with a live performance by 5-time Grammy Award-winner Hezekiah Walker, plus Grammy award-winner Martha Munizzi Act fast - this WILL sell out! Celebration of Motherhood 2023 Friday, May 12, 2023 The Celebration of Motherhood is Healthy Start's annual fundraising event featuring a guest speaker at Harry P, Leu Gardens. Mother's Day Mommy and Me Yoga in the Garden Saturday, May 13, 2023 Your invited for a special yoga class in the midst of beautiful Mead Botanical Garden to help celebrate mom's with their kids! Whimsy's Mother's Day Market Saturday, May 13, 2023 Join Whimsy's for theirr 2nd Annual Mother's Day Market at Sunsational Farms, Umatilla. They will be celebrating the women in our lives with over 90 small business vendors, a mommy & me photoshoot, make & take crafts, games, food trucks, music and more! Leu Gardens Celebrates Moms Sunday, May 14, 2023 Enjoy this special day with your mom in the beautiful 50-acre gardens at Leu Gardens. Stroll the winding pathways and discover all the various gardens including our amazing butterfly garden! Moms receive free admission on this very special day. Mother’s Day at Orange County Regional History Center Sunday, May 14, 2023 Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate all the important women or caregivers in our life. It might be your mom, your grandma or anyone who has played an important role. On Mother’s Day, the History Center offers free admission to any caregiver accompanied by their loved one (of any age)! Mother's Day at Bok Tower Gardens Sunday, May 14, 2023 Why stop at a flower bouquet when you can give Mom an entire garden at Bok Tower Gardens? Free admission will be offered to all mothers in celebration of Mother’s Day. Families are encouraged to give the living bouquet of landscape gardens created by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. to the special mothers in their lives. Mother's Day Pop Up Market at Audubon Park Church Sunday, May 14, 2023 Enjoy Audubon Park Church's Mother's Day Pop Up Market! Mother's Day Carriage Tours in Winter Garden Sunday, May 14, 2023 Soul Haven Ranch presents Mother's Day Carriage Tours in downtown Winter Garden. Mother's Day Improv Show at SAK Comedy Lab Sunday, May 14, 2023 It's a tradition every Mother's Day to treat Mom to a special SAK show! Best of all, moms get FREE admission! Come see their top professional performers improvise a comedy show for Mom and the whole family. Two teams of performers will compete using audience suggestions and volunteers to inspire comedy made up right on the spot. This is a popular show, so make sure to purchase tickets in advance. Special Promo: $30 includes Mom's admission + a custom picture/message inclusion in their Mother's Day slide presentation that plays after intermission in our theater! She Sells: Mothers Day at The Abbey Sunday, May 14, 2023 At She Sells. to mother is a verb. To nurture with care and affection, and She Sells is celebrating mothas in every form at their Mother's Day Market. So grab your mother and your brother and your friend and your teacher and your soulmate and your dog and all the other beings who've mothered you and bring them to The Abbey. Shop 30+ local female and LGBTQ+ vendors, artists, makers and creatives! Grab a drink or 2 at the bar and brunch from our featured food trucks! Mother's Day Block Printmaking at Art & History Museums of Maitland Sunday, May 14, 2023 During this workshop your instructor will teach you the fundamentals of block printing with linoleum on silk fabric. All tools and materials needed to complete the project will be provided. This is a beginner class and is open to all experience levels. Mother's Day at Brevard Zoo Sunday, May 14, 2023 Moms will be treated to FREE admission to Brevard Zoo in Melbourne on Mother’s Day. Moms must be accompanied by a paying child of any age. Tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plus at Treetop Trek, moms will be able to enjoy 505% off of a course of their choosing, excluding Chutes and Ladders, on Mother’s Day. Tickets can be booked online or in person on the day. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Gotta Go Orlando is your free guide to all the amazing happenings in Orlando. Every day we offer he most up to date news and information on the best of Orlando and Central Florida. 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Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time to enjoy the sun and fun throughout Orlando and Central Florida! Check out our list of things to do this holiday weekend. Labor Day Weekend in Orlando Labor Day Weekend in Orlando is the perfect time to have fun in the sun with family and friends, and here at Gotta Go Orlando we're delighted to guide you through the best of Orlando and Central Florida. Here in Orlando there is a never ending variety of things to do over the holiday weekend, including special events, theme park visits, water park fun, day trips to the beach, and an amazing variety of outdoor activities including biking, kayaking, and boat rides. Whatever you decide to do this Labor Day Weekend, have fun, and enjoy! Enjoy A Theme Park Special Event This Labor Day Weekend there is an awesome choice of special events happening at the theme parks including the EPCOT International Food and Winer Festival, and the popular Craft Beer Festival at SeaWorld Orlando, read on for all the info! The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Now - November 18, 2023 The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is dishing up delights at Walt Disney World Resort now through until November 18, 2023. Get ready to sip and savor at more than 25 Global Marketplaces throughout EPCOT, including returning favorites such as The Fry Basket, Flavors from Fire, Canada, India and Spain. Several new Global Marketplaces will open later during the festival as summer turns to fall. The festival will also welcome back the popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare at America Gardens Theatre. And don’t forget to commemorate your EPCOT visit by bringing festival magic home with official event merchandise including apparel, home décor, trading pins and more. Summer Spectacular at SeaWorld Orlando Now - September 4, 2023 When the sun goes down, the night comes to life at SeaWorld’s Summer Spectacular! Stay late all summer to immerse yourself in exotic worlds of light and music and experience your favorite SeaWorld attractions in a whole new way. Dance the night away with world-class DJs for a family-friendly party beneath the waves. Then end the night with Ignite, a fireworks spectacular that brings the brilliance of the sea to the sky above. Plus, enjoy a 4th of July firework spectacular with inspiring music synced to beautiful fireworks in celebration of America. Craft Beer Festival at SeaWorld Orlando Now - September 3, 2023 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday until September 3, 2023 SeaWorld is serving up an incredible party for craft beer lovers. SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival features more than 100 crafts brews, wines, seltzers, and cocktails. Sample an unbeatable mix of domestic and local Florida favorites. Plus savor more than 15 food items expertly paired to match your preferred brew. And to top it all off, festive entertainment will keep the party going all day long.`` §§ Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Now - September 4, 2024 Beer lovers rejoice as Bier Fest is back Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Park guests can toast delicious brews and soar on epic thrill rides at Busch Gardens’ beer-inspired food festival as a slice of Bavaria returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay now through Sept. 4, including Labor Day. This hugely popular event, now in its sixth consecutive year, allows guests to sip, sample and savor classic German flavors while enjoying tunes from rising local artists. This year guests can raise a stein to 15 newly created menu items inspired by classic German flavors and 60 brews from regions near and far. Pair pub-inspired bites with a new local craft brew or enjoy a fan favorite from international and domestic breweries. Whether you like IPAs, stouts, porters, lagers, sours or ciders, the beer selection at Bier Fest has something for every taste. Check Out Gaylord Palms Resort Summer Of More Now - September 4, 2023 Gaylord Palms Resort is inviting guests to a Summer of More with their regal court an band of spirited buccaneers for plenty of pirate and princess fun. Guests will find a treasure trove of shows and activities, hands-on experiences, fun-in-the- sun at Cypress Springs Water Park and pirate- and princess-themed décor across the 64-acre resort. During the event, families can create treasures in a craft clubhouse, look for jewels in a puzzle- filled escape room, stroll through remnants of a pirate galleon, embark on a plundering scavenger hunt, see a family films at the resort’s water park, and more. Visit GLO Summer Nights at Grande Lakes Orlando Now - September 3, 2023 Every Saturday including Labor Day Weekend Saturday Grande Lakes Orlando invites guests to celebrate the summer in style with the introduction of "GLO Summer Nights," an exhilarating seasonal celebration in honor of the resort's 20th anniversary. Boasting signature weekly fireworks displays in addition to spectacular glow-charged nights at the recently debuted Grande Lakes Waterpark, alongside an abundance of activations fit for every traveler, Grande Lakes Orlando has crafted a truly unforgettable summer experience all season long. Throughout the summer, Grande Lakes Orlando will play host to an array of experiences perfect for families and guests of all ages including dazzling fireworks displays that will take center stage every Saturday evening. Enjoy The Great Outdoors Here In Orlando For those seeking adventure this Labor Day Weekend, then you can ride an airboat through the swamps in search of gators at both, Wild Florida or Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, or soar above the trees on zip lines and tarzan ropes at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park! Looking for something a little more laid back? Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Orlando with Painted Horizons Hot Air Balloon Rides, enjoy a Swan Paddle Boat Ride around Lake Eola or take a leisurely stroll in one of the many beautiful gardens and parks Orlando has to offer. Cool Off In An Orlando Water Park This Labor Day Weekend experience miles of lazy rivers, massive wave pools and some of the most thrilling water slides imaginable and then some and of course we have awesome weather for water parks! ​ We love cooling off in all our local water parks and we have so much choice ready for you to enjoy! ​ Highlights include Typhoon Lagoon at Walt Disney World, and the amazing South Pacific themed Volcano Bay at Universal Orlando, while SeaWorld Orlando of course specializes in all things aquatic and their water park Aquatica is amazing. LEGOLAND Florida's Water Park features Lego of course and is so much fun, while over at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay you'll discover Adventure Island! ​ Plus, with even more splashing fun in the fun of Island H20 Water Park at the Margaritaville Resort in Kissimmee, Coco Key Water Park on International Drive and Treasure Cove Water Park at Westgate Resort near the Convention Center and you have an incredible selection of Water Parks. Hit The Beach This Labor Day Weekend So... when you think of the Sunshine State, two things spring to mind, theme parks and beaches, and thanks to Orlando's central location, you don't have to choose, pretty awesome! ​ Orlando is practically in the middle of both the historic east coast beaches and the stunning gulf coast beaches in the west coast of Central Florida, so this Labor Day Weekend, whether you want a day at the beach or a weekend away, get ready to soak up the sunshine! East Coast Beaches Daytona Beach The world's most famous beach is just an hour from downtown Orlando, Daytona Beach is all about the cars, a place to catch a NASCAR race and even drive your own car right on the beach. Free summer concerts with movies and fireworks are offered May through October at the Bandshell, and there's plenty of entertainment and fun at the nearby boardwalk and fishing pier. ​ For a quieter corner, head to Ponce Inlet and climb to the top of Florida's tallest lighthouse, built in 1835. Plus, for shopping and dining, a visit to Beach Street is a popular choice. New Smyrna Beach New Smyrna Beach is a hot spot for surfing, quirky shops, and delightful eats, plus you can drive your car onto this beach’s wide, compacted smooth sand! A must do for sure! Once you’ve gotten your fill with paddle boarding and sunbathing, check out Flagler Avenue with Old Florida shops, local boutiques and casual eateries. Cocoa Beach Orlando's closest beach is well known for its surfing culture with Cocoa the home of the world's largest surf shop, Ron Jon Surf Shop at 52,000 square feet. Open 24 hours a day, the huge store features everything under the sun, from T-shirts and seashells to beach bikes, paddleboards, and of course, surfboards. ​ The Cocoa Beach Pier area is fun with lot's of beach activities, while many families like the quiet of Lori Wilson Park where you'll find free parking, restrooms and outdoor showers. West Coast Beaches Clearwater Beach America’s number one beach, Clearwater is definitely a renowned hot spot, complete with shopping, dining, live entertainment, and a revitalized downtown area. White sand and clear, shallow waters make this beach a destination that can’t be beaten for families. Don’t miss the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and the awesome sunset celebration that is held nightly at the always fun Clearwater Beach Pier. Don't miss it! Madeira Beach At Madeira Beach, the sun, the white sand beaches and emerald turquoise waters invite swimming and sunning, be a beachcomber, or just sit and watch the world go by from the shade of a beach umbrella. Set sail on a sunset cruise or a daylong fishing excursion or just stroll the wooden boardwalk and check out the waterfront shops and dining options. ​ Treasure Island The main draw here is three miles of sparkling white, sandy beaches on shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Go swimming, shelling, sunning, snorkeling, parasailing and more, or simply walk the beach and take in one of the most stunning and memorable sunsets that you will ever see. ​ Hang out at the world's longest waterfront bar, Gators Cafe & Saloon, to catch the sunset and enjoy the atmosphere at the surrounding beach bars, for live music and dancing. St Pete Beach With miles of beaches, surf shops and boutiques, along with dining and water sports for all ages, it's easy to see why St. Pete Beach is voted one of the best beaches in the U.S. At the heart of St. Pete Beach is the historic pink palace, the Loews Don Ce Sar Hotel, built in 1928 at the heart of America's Jazz Age. It's worth a visit to soak up the nostalgic, Gatsby-like atmosphere. ​ Make time to see the Salvador Dali museum in downtown St. Petersburg, housing the largest collection of Dali's work outside of Spain. Have Fun on International Drive On International Drive this Labor Day Weekend 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. ​ Also near I-Drive, 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 isa must visit on International Drive, 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 Wheel. The Wheel at ICON Park is not your average Ferris wheel, this stunning 400 foot tall Observation wheel gives you a view of Orlando like no other. In addition to The Wheel, 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. Dazzle your friends with the ultimate selfie as you strike a pose with Taylor Swift, kick a GOOOAL with Neymar, fly back through history to meet our greatest leaders, and save the world with Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. Next door is SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium where you come face-to-fin with thousands of fish, sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and many more. Prepare for a world of glittering scales, humongous tentacles, and razor sharp teeth. Get ready to plunge deep into the oceans, explore our 360-degree ocean tunnel, meet our friendly rescue sea turtle, and touch exotic starfish and anemones. 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, the perfect place for friends and family to hang out during the rain, competing and exploring together. This is an extreme fun center 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. Ready to dance? Ole Red and Tin Roof also offer live music to dance the night away! 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! Check Out Everything To Do At Dezerland Action Park A visit to Dezerland Action Park is a must. Located within the I-Drive Entertainment District, Dezerland Park is a destination in its own right with numerous indoor attractions to enjoy. Visit Orlando Auto Museum to see the country’s largest auto museum which is home to more than 2,000 vehicles worth over $200 million, featuring everything from military vehicles used in combat to cars made famous by television and movies and vehicles from a variety of decades and countries around the world. With the only projection targets in all of Orlando, Axecelsior Axe Throwing offerS a fun twist on your average axe throwing experience. With moving targets, a variety of games and end-grain wood, throwing just got more Axe-citing! Located at Dezerland Action Park on I-Drive, Putting Edge is a “Black Lit” courses, offering a dizzying universe full of fun, imagination, and activity. You will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of dazzling “Glow-in-the-Dark” colors, images and sounds, rocking your senses in extraordinary and unbelievable ways. The Pinball Palace is located at Dezerland Action Park on I-Drive. This is the largest pinball arcade in Florida, home to vintage vibes and timeless memories in the making, featuring over 70 classic pinball machines. Also at Dezerland Action Park you can experience Florida's longest and fastest indoor Go Kart track at Karting Orlando. Enjoy A Themed Dinner Show Orlando offers an amazing choice of dinner shows perfect for a family get together on Labor Day Weekend. ​ Kissimmee boasts two very popular dinner shows, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament is all about jousting, horsemanship and falconry, and Capone's Dinner and Show is a fun and unique experience full of comedy, action and adventure. ​ International Drive loves it's dinner shows too with an awesome choice including Pirate's Dinner Adventure offering swashbuckling thrills and sword fights, Mango's Tropical Cafe Orlando offers a uniquely Latin themed experience not to miss and Orlando Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre features a night of nonstop laughter. ​ Also on I-Drive is Titanic Dinner Show featuring a one of a kind dinner parties aboard Titanic plus Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show is a world of comedy where you become the detective. Enjoy A Scenic Boat Tour Tour the Winter Park chain of lakes this Labor Day weekend on a Scenic Boat Tour. The boat tour offers hour-long, guided cruises through three of the seven lakes and two, narrow manmade canals on the tranquil Winter Park chain. On any given tour, participants may observe large cranes swooping waterside to snag a large fish or a lazy alligator languishing on a nearby bank, enjoy swaying palms, towering cypress trees, lush ferns and a variety of flourishing sub-tropical flowers. Breathtaking views of opulent private homes and exquisite estates sprawling along the shores are also a key feature of the scenic cruise. Chill Out At Disney Springs Disney Springs is a wonderful place to waste away a few hours or more on a hot Labor Day Weekend 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. The kids will love the interactive fountains, perfect to run through and cool off on a very hot summer day! Plus, on a Saturday morning there is even a free kids club with lots of entertainment to keep the kids happy. Another great free things to do is jump on the free Water Taxi from Disney Springs to Port Orleans or Old Key West and back, along the Sassagoula River. Walk Around Disney's Boardwalk Disney’s BoardWalk is gorgeous, built around a lake and is beautifully themed to be reminiscent of Cape May or Coney Island in the 1940s. It’s free to enter and fun just walking around and enjoying the atmosphere, in the evening you can enjoy street performers (jugglers, comedians, fire-eaters, jazz ensembles, etc.), and at any time of the day or night you can take a free trip on a friendship boat! 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 on Labor Day Weekend 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 Labor Day Weekend 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. CityArts Funky gallery collective with monthly, varied exhibitions from local & international artists. CityArts in downtown Orlando is the Downtown Arts District's flagship venue containing six galleries, presentation and events spaces, as well as home to Curate Cafe. 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. Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend Saturday, September 1 - Sunday, September 2, 2023 For the past 24 years, during the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America and Merrill Bank has offered cardholders free general admission on both Saturday and Sunday to more than 225 cultural institutions in dozens of cities across the US where our customers live and work. Valid cardholders can access free admission the first full weekend every month to the following partners through the Museums on US program: 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 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. 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. Discover a variety of locally grown foods, handmade crafts, seasonal plants and much more. Winter Garden Farmers Market The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. in beautiful Historic Winter Garden. Winter Park Farmers Market The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park. Lake Mary Farmers Market The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall. City of Longwood Farmer's Market Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more. Lake Nona Farmers Market Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more. 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. Clermont Farmer's Market Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm. Downtown Mount Dora Village Market Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9 am – 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors. Spend, Spend, And Spend Some More! Who doesn't love to shop, and Labor Day Weekend is a great excise to enjoy a little (or a lot) of shopping here in Orlando! Obviously outlet shopping is very popular here in Orlando and we're lucky to have our fair share of outlets, including Orlando Premium Outlets which has two huge locations featuring over 360 stores all offering amazing savings including Orlando's only official Walt Disney World outlet stores. You can find Premium Outlets locates on International Drive and Vineland Avenue. ​ Another popular outlet location is the Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores featuring over 50 stores, with many brands you will not find anywhere else in Orlando. Mall shopping continues to be ever popular here in Orlando with The Florida Mall a must visit, featuring over 270 retail stores, it's the areas largest shopping destination. The Mall at Millenia is a world class shopping destination boasting 150 of the finest stores, it's popular for upscale shopping here in Orlando. Relax With A Spa Day In Orlando ​ This Labor Day Weekend, indulge in a relaxing spa day, where she can get soothed, refreshed, rubbed and scrubbed at some of the most amazing spas anywhere. In Orlando’s International Drive area you can experience many upscale resort spas, for example at Hilton Orlando you can indulge with locally inspired therapies at Eforea Spa while The Spa at Hyatt Regency Orlando offers a refined oasis in the heart of Orlando’s main tourism area. Also, The Ritz-Carlton Spa Orlando, Grande Lakes provides bespoke treatments using herbs grown in The Ritz-Carlton Orlando's s very own garden! The Spa at Rosen Shingle Creek offers restorative treatments that draw on Florida’s indigenous flora. Universal Orlando Resort hosts the world famous Mandara Spa at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, while at Walt Disney World check out Senses, A Disney Spa, designed to delight the senses. Another fabulous spa awaits at Four Seasons Resort Orlando and for the ultimate indulgence, the Waldorf Waldorf Astoria Orlando Spa boasts a treatment using gold-enriched creams and precious stones. Labor Day Weekend Road Trips On A Tankful Orlando offers more things to do than most tourist destinations put together, and being located in the heart of Central Florida, Orlando’s convenient location makes it easy to go on Labor Day Weekend road trip, whether it's for the day, or the whole weekend, you can escape the theme park crowds, and enjoy Florida’s most picturesque landscapes at nearby cities, natural springs, and state parks. Fill the gas tank and get ready to hit the road Weeki Wachee Springs State Park The perfect place to experience Old Florida, Weeki Wachee is famous for its underwater theater and mermaid shows, located less than a two hour drive from Orlando, this is a beautiful state park where visitors can enjoy the 72 degree crystal clear waters, perfect for a day of swimming, snorkelling and kayaking, there's even a water park with flume rides. ​​ Sarasota Sarasota is only 2 hours from Orlando and offers a string of eight stunning islands tucked away into the Gulf coast of Southwest Florida. You’ll find fascinating cultural attractions like The Ringling Museum and Marie Selby Botanical Garden and you can't miss the beautiful Siesta Key Beach. Mount Dora Only a 40 minute jaunt north and you’re in Mount Dora, one of Florida’s beloved small town charms. The biggest draw to this area is the Renninger’s Antique Center & Farmer’s Flea Market, where visitors come to shop for vintage treasures, while the array of outdoor cafes, galleries and wineries are perfect for a day trip away. ​ Caladesi Island State Park Drive two hours west past Tampa and you’ll find Caladesi Island State Park,in the city of Dunedin. Located along the Gulf Coast, its white powdery sand, emerald waters, and lack of tourist crowds make this area feel like an off the grid slice of paradise, regularly ranked one of the top beaches. Blue Springs State Park Located in Orange City just 45 minutes from Orlando, Blue Springs State Park is the largest spring on the St. John’s River, a manatee refuge offering 72 degree temperatures that are perfect for cooling off. Take a dip in the pale blue waters and soak in the views of the forested banks that surround you. ​ St Augustine The oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine is a great two-hour day trip for history enthusiasts. Founded in 1565, here you can walk along the cobblestoned streets in the National Historic Landmark District, walk the walls of the 17th-century Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, and climb the St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum for a stunning view of the city below. Tampa In less than two hours you can be in Tampa, a vibrant city with a long list of family friendly attractions. Browse artwork at the world renown Salvador Dali museum, relax on the award winning Clearwater Beach, or cheer on the local Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If you’re an animal lover, you’ll enjoy an afternoon of feeding giraffes at Lowry Park Zoo or observing manatees at the Electric Manatee Viewing Center. Ocala National Forest Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the opportunities at nearby Ocala National Forest, the world’s largest sand pine scrub forest, it’s here that you can explore over 360,000 acres of hiking or take a swim in the crystal clear waters of Silver Glen Springs. One of the best places to experience Florida’s natural landscapes, an excellent choice for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Labor Day Weekend Events In Orlando 2023 Check out the live music, special events and more happening this Labor Day Weekend in Orlando. We will be adding many more events to this list in the run up to Labor Day Weekend, so check back often for the latest updates! Great Irish Hooley Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4, 2023 Central Florida’s only authentic Irish and roots music festival--the Great Irish Hooley at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, features top Irish bands playing everything from trad and folk to Celt grass and blues. There’s no cover charge to join the Hooley fun. Celtic face painting is complimentary too! 4 Amigos Friday, September 1, 2023 4 Amigos comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Get your tickets now! Candlelight: A Tribute to Bad Bunny Friday, September 1, 2023 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Orlando. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Bad Bunny at The Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight. Disney On Ice Friday, September 1 - Sunday, September 3, 2023 The newest Disney On Ice spectacular, featuring the most Disney characters in one show, including the on-ice debuts of Frozen 2 and Raya and the Last Dragon is coming to Amway Center in September. Get your tickets now. Labor Day Weekend Celebration Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4, 2023 Celebrate the “Unofficial End of Summer” with the Promenade Sunset Walks Labor Day Weekend Celebration. Enjoy 4 Fun Packed Days of Live Music, Entertainment, Bands, DJ’s, Street Performers, Amazing Food, and So Much More. NEEDTOBREATHE Friday, September 1, 2023 NEEDTOBREATHE comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Rusko x NITTI Friday, September 1, 2023 Rusko x NITTI comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! First Friday Food Trucks Friday, September 1, 2023 Let historic downtown Clermont do the cooking this Friday! Join them for First Friday Food Trucks on August 4 and enjoy music from DJ Renee. More than 35 trucks and vendors. Park Party at Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall Friday, September 1, 2023 Enjoy Park Party with food trucks coordinated by Food Truck Crazy, alcohol served by River City Catering, and family fun entertainment. Someday Honey and Bengali 600 Friday, September 1, 2023 Someday Honey and Bengali 600 featuring Kaleigh Baker, Mark Cunningham, Matt Walker, John Holt, and Sam Farmer at Will's Pub. Get your tickets now. Classic Albums Live: Queen 'A Night at the Opera' Saturday, September 2, 2023 Classic Albums Live: Queen's 'A Night at the Opera' comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets on sale now! Eric Johnson's Treasure Tour Saturday, September 2, 2023 Eric Johnson's Treasure Tour comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Snakehips Saturday, September 2, 2023 Snakehips comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! Camping World Kickoff: Florida State vs. LSU Sunday, September 3, 2023 The Florida State Seminoles and LSU Tigers will face off in Orlando to open their 2023 seasons. The neutral-site game will be played on Sunday, September 3 and will be televised nationally on ESPN from Camping World Stadium. Get tickets now. Labor Day Bash feat. DJ Icey, Stanton Warriors and DJ Magic Mike Sunday, September 3, 2023 Labor Day Bash comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! 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The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2024 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees, with one Orlando restaurant named a national finalist in the Best New Restaurant category. Exciting news as Filipino casual fine dining restaurant Kaya, which opened in early 2023 at 618 N Thornton Ave in Orlando’s Mills50 district has been named a 2024 James Beard Award Finalist for Best New Restaurant. Following last year's success for Henry Moso who became Orlando's first James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: South, the city can now boast its first James Beard Award finalist in a national category. Chef Lordfer Lalicon and Jamilyn Salonga Bailey are the names behind Kaya, which means capable in Filipino. In welcoming the news, the duo commented on their Instagram account, "Big News! We are finalists for James Beard Awards best new restaurant! We are overjoyed and overflowing with gratitude for this huge honor we get to share with our team, families and our community. let's go, Orlando! Filipino food forever!! Now that the semi-finalists have been revealed, judges and subcommittee members from James Beard Foundation will now dine at each finalists restaurants, before voting for their favorite. Kaya will be up against nine other restaurants: Bar Bacetto, Waitsburg, WA Barbs-B-Q, Lockhart, TX Chez Noir, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA Comfort Kitchen, Dorchester, MA Dakar NOLA, New Orleans, LA Hayward, McMinnville, OR Kisser, Nashville, TN Oro by Nixta, Minneapolis, MN Shan, Bozeman, MT Winners will be celebrated at the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Visit jamesbeard.org for more details. 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.

When the sun goes down in Orlando, the city comes alive with an electric mix of live music, concerts, DJ sets, comedy, theater, drag, burlesque and more! Check out everything happening this weekend in Orlando. This Weekend's Live Music, Entertainment & Nightlife In Orlando It's the weekend in Orlando, and the music is up, and the drinks are flowing, it's time to discover the best nightlife, entertainment and live music throughout the city this weekend. Orlando nightlife proves that some of the best things to do in the city happens after dark. Orlando has an eclectic music scene, with a whole world of music being performed by local upcoming artists, the latest touring bands, and international DJs. On any given night you can tune into musical styles from rock, country, jazz and easy listening to indie, techno, hip-hop, reggae, punk and so many more. Plus every weekend there is comedy shows, live theater, drag shows, burlesque shows, and so much more! If it's happening in Orlando we've got you covered! Friday, April 5, 2024 Saturday, April 6, 2024 Sunday, April 7, 2024 Before attending events, please contact the venue to confirm that the event is taking place as changes, and cancellations can occur. To list your upcoming concerts and events, and feature your venue with Gotta Go Orlando, learn more about advertising with us and submit your Orlando concerts and events FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 Tatiana Eva-Marie April 5 Happening in Judson’s Live – Dr. Phillips Center’s newest and most intimate music room. REO Speedwagon with Levon April 5 REO Speedwagon with Levon comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Get your tickets now! The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party (18+) April 5 The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party (18+) comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! Oklahoma Stackhouse, Beach Terror and Mandarin Orange April 5 Montgomery Drive Present: Oklahoma Stackhouse, Beach Terror, Mandarin Orange Friday, April 5 at Wills Pub - Orlando. Will Clarke April 5 Will Clarke comes to Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ Visionquest April 5 INZO, TAPE B, HEYZ, BLOOKAH comes to The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ Trash Panda April 5 Glory Days presents Trash Panda at The Abbey! Get tickets now. Tiny Waves Presents: K-Pop Rave April 5 Tiny Waves Presents: K-Pop Rave is coming to the Conduit. Get your tickets now! 18+ The Road To Breakaway presented by SHEIN April 5 The Road To Breakaway presented by SHEIN comes to Celine Orlando. Get your tickets now! 18+ Rainbow Rave: A Night of Electro-Pop & Inclusivity Culture April 5 Rainbow Rave at The Beacham is an electro-pop experience featuring DJ Nela, DJ Funky Punky, & DJ Jordyn Marie.  A night of inclusiveness dedicated to pop favs with an edm twist. Pre-sale ticket monies will be donated to local LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. Flex Fridays at Southern Nights Every Friday Are you ready to Flex?! Join Southern Nights every Fridays for Flex Fridays, with Drag Shows at 11 pm and 12:30 am. $7 Grey Goose & $5 3Olives till 12 am. $5 Fireball all night. Dining with the Divas Variety Show Every Friday A night of fun with Angel Sheridan, Mimi Lierre, Chyna Cravens and the Divas Dance Crew at Hamburger Mary's Orlando. Enjoy a taste of drag, comedy, and Broadway production numbers too! Dockside Dueling Pianos Every Friday Enjoy nonstop live piano music every Friday night at The Wharf at Sunset Walk with late-night food and drink menu. Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab Every Friday and Saturday This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of professional improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show. The actors make up songs, scenes and characters with the help of the audience’s suggestions and participation. Appropriate for all ages. King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab Every Friday and Saturday In this knockdown comedy battle, a cast of professional performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses. The winning team stays for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings. By the end there can only be one King of the Hill! Wall Street Plaza Block Party Every Friday and Saturday Every Friday and Saturday night Wall St. Plaza takes over 2 city streets and throws the ultimate Block Party! Under the night sky and market lights you'll find 7 venues, outdoor bars, patio seating, Palm trees, DJ's, bands and more. This is the place to be in Downtown Orlando every weekend. The Block Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Multiple venues, one big party! The Block located at N. Orange Ave in Downtown Orlando is home to The Patio, AERO, 64 North, Inside, The Corner, The Social, and The Beacham. Enjoy Downtown Orlando's ONLY entertainment complex. 7 venues, 6 dancefloors, 40+ bartenders, on 2 levels. Models & Bottles Every Friday Tier Nightclub located at 20 E Central Blvd, Orlando offers a high-energy atmosphere, and infusing entertainment alongside its resident and guest DJs. Fridays are for the ladies. Check out Orlando's hottest Friday night at Tier, Models & Bottles features Hip Hop, Open Format, and Top 40. F@K It Friday at SHOTS Bar Every Friday Looking for a nightclub with incredible drinks, top notch happy hour deals, and great music in Downtown Orlando? Drop into SHOTS Bar for F@K It Friday with DJ KIKO with extended Happy Hour and Bottle Specials. ​ Blue Martini at The Pointe Orlando Every Night The nightlife at Blue Martini is unsurpassed. They feature the best in Live Entertainment nightly featuring local bands and DJ’s. Blue Martini Pointe Orlando offers 3 different and unique bar experiences. Go casual on the patio, be in the action at stage bar, enjoy the energy on the dance floor or go exclusive in the VIP lounge. Tropical Fridays at Cuba Libre Every Friday Tropical Fridays at Cuba Libre at I-Drive's Pointe Orlando! Live band, amazing Cuban food and decor, dj and dancing! Ole Red's Honky-Tonk Nights Every Friday and Saturday Strap on those boots and grab your cowboy hat for one of the most boot scootin’ nights of your life at Ole Red’s live music honky-tonk dance party every Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9 pm. Every weekend Ole Red at ICON Park on I-Drive turns up the live music for dancing and plenty of signature drinks to put a boogie in your step. Tin Roof Orlando at ICON Park Every Night Tin Roof Orlando is live music joint at ICON Park on I-Drive featuring live music nightly, with great food, and drinks specials.vTin Roof features two sides of entertainment, the original side and the Green Room, each with their own stage, bar, patio and more! Performances here include live music featuring “the famous, the should have been famous, and everyone in between.”. Fire Fridays at Rum Jungle Every Friday Rum Jungle is a stylish, spacious dance club and cocktail lounge on International Drive with DJs playing soca, dancehall, reggae and hip-hop. Friday night is Fire Fridays, the biggest Caribbean party in Orlando! Fired Up Friday at ICEBAR Orlando Every Friday ICEBAR Orlando on International Drive is an experience like no other! Featuring the Largest Permanent Ice Bar in the World, the Fire Lounge where you can enjoy odelicious Signature Cocktails & Food ,and the Polar Patio perfect for enjoying the Florida weather. Every Friday is Fired Up Friday with DJ and drinks specials all night until 2 am. I Love Friday at Mangos Every Friday Drink, Dance and Celebrate with the best party in Orlando at Mangos on I-Drive! Friday nights is I Love Friday Party Night, the ultimate party experience with 4 live DJs spinning the hottest beats. Red Coconut Club at Universal CityWalk Every Night The Red Coconut Club is a nightclub and ultra-lounge. The couldn't-be-hipper décor is a little bit 1950s Vegas, a little bit Cuban, and a little bit Polynesian-tiki retro with vintage couches and bongo-shaped bar stools. Dance to your favorite Top 40, ‘80s, Dance and Latin Music seven nights a week. Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom Every Night Share in a one-of-a-kind celebration of music and culture as Bob Marley–A Tribute to Freedom at Universal CityWalk takes you on a musical journey of Bob Marley’s songs of faith, hope, rebellion, and determination. Pat O'Briens at Universal CityWalk Every Night It's Mardi Gras 365 days a year at this authentic reproduction of New Orleans' favorite watering hole. Pat O'Brien's is home to dueling pianos, and in Pat O's Piano Bar you can sing along with two piano players performing nightly. CityWalk's Rising Star Every Night For everyone with dreams of taking the stage and belting out a song as the lead singer of a band, get ready for your moment in the spotlight. CityWalk's Rising Star is not your typical karaoke club. When you grab the mic here, you’re performing with a live band complete with real backup singers. The Edison at Disney Springs Every Night Swing by this industrial gothic-themed hotspot for classic American cuisine, signature cocktails and live entertainment. Standout features include 7 distinct dining and bar areas, waterfront balcony views, steampunk-inspired décor and a steady lineup of unique acts. House of Blues at Disney Springs Every Night Feast on American cuisine with a New Orleans twist at this lively, folk art-filled eatery and watering hole. With TWO stages playing LIVE Music NIGHTLY, you CAN'T miss the fun! Catch a local band ROCKING OUT The Front Porch Stage in The Courtyard OR enjoy a solo Acoustic Act playing inside on the Restaurant Stage. Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Every Night Discover the life and soul of the Emerald Isle at Disney Springs with award-winning cuisine, live Irish music and dance at this beautiful pub! Catch talented singer-songwriters and energetic bands belting out Irish tunes, popular ballads and pub classics on multiple stages. Plus, behold mesmerizing performances from Irish dancers. Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas Every Night Radiating Latin flair, this restaurant-meets-bar at Disney Springs is a fun spot to go when you’re seeking an upbeat atmosphere, live music and the option to dine al fresco—clinching a table on the spacious terrace is a must during sunset hour. P37’s other standout features include an illuminated tequila bar boasting more than 50 brands, an array of hard-to-pass-up desserts and a bustling late-night scene powered by dancing and infectious live entertainment. SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 Matt Mccusker April 5 - 6 Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, and proud co-host of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. Catch him live at Funny Bone Comedy Club, Orlando. Corsets and Cuties: All-Star Night of Burlesque April 6 Corsets and Cuties: All-Star Night of Burlesque. The Cuties are super excited to bring the best of burlesque back on Virginia Drive at new venue Ten10 Brewing BSide. As always, we're bringing you giveaways, guest stars, surprises, and more! The Legend Of John Ginnie: Video Release Party - A Tall Tale by Niko Is & Dizzlephunk April 6 The Legend Of John Ginnie - Video Release Party - A Tall Tale by Niko Is & Dizzlephunk. April 6 at Lil Indies. Philippe Lemm Trio April 6 Experience one of the most exciting and dynamic jazz groups of the last decade supporting their latest release “First Steps.” The Philippe Lemm Trio makes a major artistic statement with their follow-up to 2018’s OiM debut “City Birds,” and demonstrates the trio’s unique, dynamic voice that has developed after years of stellar creative output and consistent touring. Get your tickets now! Llamando a Julia, Control This!, and Onda Nova April 6 Llamando a Julia, Control This!, and Onda Nova presented by Endoxa Booking, live at Will's Pub. Johnny’s House Podcast Live April 6 Johnny’s House Podcast Live comes to The Beacham. Get your tickets now! A Night of Tributes: In A Nutshell (Alice in Chains), Black Ledbetter (Pearl Jam), and Nothing's Shocking (Jane's Addiction) April 6 A Night of Tributes: In A Nutshell (Alice in Chains), Black Ledbetter (Pearl Jam), and Nothing's Shocking (Jane's Addiction) is coming to the Conduit. Get your tickets now! 18+ Sabado Gigante Every Saturday Check out Sabado Gigante at Celine Orlando, 22 S Magnolia Ave. The hottest Latin night in the city with Andre Soiree. 18+ Girl The Party at Southern Nights Every Saturday Saturdays and Girl The Party are a match made in weekend heaven The Largest Queer Women’s Weekly Experience in the Country is at Southern Nights! Showtime 11:30 pm in the Theatre featuring your Southern Nights Divas! NO COVER before 10 pm for 21+ Celebration Saturday Every Saturday Looking for a nightclub with incredible drinks, top notch happy hour deals, and great music in Downtown Orlando? Drop into SHOTS Bar for Celebration Saturday with Live DJ with extended Happy Hour and Bottle Specials. Duel of Fools at SAK Comedy Lab Every Friday and Saturday, 7 pm This is SAK’s signature improv show! Two teams of improvisers compete for your laughs with audience judges selected at the start of the show. The actors make up songs, scenes and characters with the help of the audience’s suggestions and participation. King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab Every Friday and Saturday, 9pm In this knockdown comedy battle, a cast of performers pair up in teams of two and use audience suggestions to create scenes, songs and characters on the spot. After each round, the audience decides which team wins and which team loses. The winning team stays for the next round while the losers form new teams to dethrone the Kings. By the end there can only be one King of the Hill! Wall Street Plaza Block Party Every Friday and Saturday Every Friday and Saturday night Wall St. Plaza takes over 2 city streets and throws the ultimate Block Party! Under the night sky and market lights you'll find 7 venues, outdoor bars, patio seating, Palm trees, DJ's, bands and more. This is the place to be in Downtown Orlando every weekend. The Block Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Multiple venues, one big party! The Block located at N. Orange Ave in Downtown Orlando is home to The Patio, AERO, 64 North, Inside, The Corner, The Social, and The Beacham. Enjoy Downtown Orlando's ONLY entertainment complex. 7 venues, 6 dancefloors, 40+ bartenders, on 2 levels. Status at Tier Every Saturday Tier Nightclub located at 20 E Central Blvd, Orlando offers a high-energy atmosphere, and infusing entertainment alongside its resident and guest DJs. Status Saturday is one of Orlando's longest-running Saturday nights. Dress to impress at Status, featuring DJ Jay Slides - Hip Hop, Top 40, Open Format ​ Blue Martini at The Pointe Orlando Every Night The nightlife at Blue Martini is unsurpassed. They feature the best in Live Entertainment nightly featuring local bands and DJ’s. Blue Martini Pointe Orlando offers 3 different and unique bar experiences. Go casual on the patio, be in the action at stage bar, enjoy the energy on the dance floor or go exclusive in the VIP lounge. Bailamos Saturdays at Cuba Libre at The Pointe Orlando Every Saturday On Saturday nights at Cuba Libre at I-Drive's Pointe Orlando it's the numero uno Latin mix party in Central Florida, Bailamos Saturdays feature club hits, salsa, merengue, bachata, and reggaeton. Weekends of Live Music at The Pub at The Pointe Orlando Every Saturday and Sunday The Pub Orlando at The Pointe Orlando offers free live music every Saturday and Sunday from 5 pm - 12 am . Caliente Saturday at Mangos Every Saturday Drink, Dance and Celebrate with the best party in Orlando at Mangos on I-Drive! Every Saturday enjoy Caliente Saturday, immerse yourself in the vibrant Latin beats, indulge in delicious cocktails, and dance the night away in the heart of Orlando's hottest party scene with 4 live DJs spinning the hottest beats. Ole Red's Honky-Tonk Nights Every Friday and Saturday Strap on those boots and grab your cowboy hat for one of the most boot scootin’ nights of your life at Ole Red’s live music honky-tonk dance party every Friday and Saturday nights starting at 9 pm. Every weekend Ole Red at ICON Park on I-Drive turns up the live music for dancing and plenty of signature drinks to put a boogie in your step. Tin Roof Orlando at ICON Park Every Night Tin Roof Orlando is live music joint at ICON Park on I-Drive featuring live music nightly, with great food, and drinks specials.vTin Roof features two sides of entertainment, the original side and the Green Room, each with their own stage, bar, patio and more! Performances here include live music featuring “the famous, the should have been famous, and everyone in between.” Island Jam Saturdays At Rum Jungle Every Saturday Rum Jungle is a stylish, spacious dance club and cocktail lounge on International Drive with DJs playing soca, dancehall, reggae and hip-hop. Saturday night is Island Jam Saturdays. IceBreaker Saturday at ICEBAR Orlando Every Saturday ICEBAR Orlando on International Drive is an experience like no other! Featuring the Largest Permanent Ice Bar in the World, the Fire Lounge where you can enjoy odelicious Signature Cocktails & Food ,and the Polar Patio perfect for enjoying the Florida weather. Every Saturday is IceBreaker Saturday with DJ, thumping times and drinks specials until 2 am. Howl at the Moon Orlando Every Night Howl At The Moon on International Drive is a singing, clapping, stomping, dance on the piano, Rock 'n' Roll dueling piano show! It's part concert, part piano show, and all centered around audience interaction and two baby grand pianos. Live Acoustic Music at Hard Rock Live Every Saturday and Sunday Enjoy live music on the Rock Bar Patio Friday & Saturday nights from 7 pm - 10 pm at Hard Rock Live Orlando. Red Coconut Club at Universal CityWalk Every Night The Red Coconut Club is a nightclub and ultra-lounge. The couldn't-be-hipper décor is a little bit 1950s Vegas, a little bit Cuban, and a little bit Polynesian-tiki retro with vintage couches and bongo-shaped bar stools. Dance to your favorite Top 40, ‘80s, Dance and Latin Music seven nights a week. Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom Every Night Share in a one-of-a-kind celebration of music and culture as Bob Marley–A Tribute to Freedom at Universal CityWalk takes you on a musical journey of Bob Marley’s songs of faith, hope, rebellion, and determination. Pat O'Briens at Universal CityWalk Every Night It's Mardi Gras 365 days a year at this authentic reproduction of New Orleans' favorite watering hole. Pat O'Brien's is home to dueling pianos, and in Pat O's Piano Bar you can sing along with two piano players performing nightly. CityWalk's Rising Star Every Night For everyone with dreams of taking the stage and belting out a song as the lead singer of a band, get ready for your moment in the spotlight. CityWalk's Rising Star is not your typical karaoke club. When you grab the mic here, you’re performing with a live band complete with real backup singers. The Edison at Disney Springs Every Night Swing by this industrial gothic-themed hotspot for classic American cuisine, signature cocktails and live entertainment. Standout features include 7 distinct dining and bar areas, waterfront balcony views, steampunk-inspired décor and a steady lineup of unique acts. House of Blues at Disney Springs Every Night Feast on American cuisine with a New Orleans twist at this lively, folk art-filled eatery and watering hole. With TWO stages playing LIVE Music NIGHTLY, you CAN'T miss the fun! Catch a local band ROCKING OUT The Front Porch Stage in The Courtyard OR enjoy a solo Acoustic Act playing inside on the Restaurant Stage. Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Every Night Discover the life and soul of the Emerald Isle at Disney Springs with award-winning cuisine, live Irish music and dance at this beautiful pub! Catch talented singer-songwriters and energetic bands belting out Irish tunes, popular ballads and pub classics on multiple stages. Plus, behold mesmerizing performances from Irish dancers. Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas Every Night Radiating Latin flair, this restaurant-meets-bar at Disney Springs is a fun spot to go when you’re seeking an upbeat atmosphere, live music and the option to dine al fresco—clinching a table on the spacious terrace is a must during sunset hour. P37’s other standout features include an illuminated tequila bar boasting more than 50 brands, an array of hard-to-pass-up desserts and a bustling late-night scene powered by dancing and infectious live entertainment. SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024 Alt Knight Out w/ Widows, Nervous Nature, and Holding on for Dear Life April 7 Alt Knight Out w/ Widows, Nervous Nature, and Holding on for Dear Life is coming to the Conduit. Get your tickets now! 18+ Joe Pera: The Peras Tour April 7 Joe Pera is a standup comedian, writer, and filmmaker from Buffalo, NY now living in New York, NY. Pera is best known for his Adult Swim series, “Joe Pera Talks With You,” see him live at Funny Bone Comedy Club. Music at the Casa: Blue Bamboo Presents Chris Cortez April 7 Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts partners with the historic venue Casa Feliz to present a monthly series of concerts "Music at the Casa"! Get tickets now. Live Dead & Brothers: An All-Star Celebration of Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers April 7 Live Dead & Brothers: An All-Star Celebration of Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers comes to The Social. Get your tickets now! 12+ Stephane Wrembel April 7 Happening in Judson’s Live – Dr. Phillips Center’s newest and most intimate music room. Shock & Awe, KS23 & Noctus April 7 Montgomery Drive Presents Shock & Awe, KS23, Noctus. Sunday, April 7 at Wills Pub. Joe's NYC Bar April 7 Joe's NYC Bar - an interactive, immersive experience set in a bar in Brooklyn, New York with live music takes place at Will's Pub. Get tickets now. Revival Sunday Funday at Southern Nights Every Sunday Revival Sunday Funday at Southern Nights Orlando starts at 4pm with free entry, and free BBQ! Lazy Sunday at Aero Every Sunday A rooftop day party each and every Sunday at Aero.  Free entry all day, 21+. Hookah, Food, Games. JAYO at Lil' Indies Every Sunday Catch the free show with Jason Yoho and Friends every Sunday at Lil' Indies. The Block Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Multiple venues, one big party! The Block located at N. Orange Ave in Downtown Orlando is home to The Patio, AERO, 64 North, Inside, The Corner, The Social, and The Beacham. Enjoy Downtown Orlando's ONLY entertainment complex. 7 venues, 6 dancefloors, 40+ bartenders, on 2 levels. Top Tier Sundays at Tier Every Sunday Tier Nightclub located at 20 E Central Blvd, Orlando offers a high-energy atmosphere, and infusing entertainment alongside its resident and guest DJs. Top Tier Sundays is the place to be every Sunday. Music by Maddieice, DJ DK, and Consistency. Boozy Brunch Sundays Every Sunday Looking for a nightclub with incredible drinks, top notch happy hour deals, and great music in Downtown Orlando? Drop into SHOTS Bar for Boozy Brunch Sundays. Blue Martini at The Pointe Orlando Every Night The nightlife at Blue Martini is unsurpassed. They feature the best in Live Entertainment nightly featuring local bands and DJ’s. Blue Martini Pointe Orlando offers 3 different and unique bar experiences. Go casual on the patio, be in the action at stage bar, enjoy the energy on the dance floor or go exclusive in the VIP lounge. Tin Roof Orlando at ICON Park Every Night Tin Roof Orlando is live music joint at ICON Park on I-Drive featuring live music nightly, with great food, and drinks specials.vTin Roof features two sides of entertainment, the original side and the Green Room, each with their own stage, bar, patio and more! Performances here include live music featuring “the famous, the should have been famous, and everyone in between.” Howl at the Moon Every Night Howl At The Moon on International Drive is a singing, clapping, stomping, dance on the piano, Rock 'n' Roll dueling piano show! It's part concert, part piano show, and all centered around audience interaction and two baby grand pianos. Bob Ross + Metal: Drink and Draw Night Every Sunday Pepare to be consumed by the flames of hell at The Falcon Bar on E Washington St, as they unleash the most brutal musical onslaught known to humankind! They'll be playing the sickest metal genres, including black, death, tech, thrash, sludge, doom, progressive, and classics that will make your head bang and your blood boil. Weekends of Live Music at The Pub Orlando Every Saturday and Sunday The Pub Orlando at The Pointe Orlando offers free live music every Saturday and Sunday from 5 pm - 12 am . Live Acoustic Music at Hard Rock Live Every Saturday and Sunday Enjoy live music on the Rock Bar Patio Friday & Saturday nights from 7 pm - 10 pm at Hard Rock Live Orlando. Red Coconut Club at Universal CityWalk Every Night The Red Coconut Club is a nightclub and ultra-lounge. The couldn't-be-hipper décor is a little bit 1950s Vegas, a little bit Cuban, and a little bit Polynesian-tiki retro with vintage couches and bongo-shaped bar stools. Dance to your favorite Top 40, ‘80s, Dance and Latin Music seven nights a week. Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom Every Night Share in a one-of-a-kind celebration of music and culture as Bob Marley–A Tribute to Freedom at Universal CityWalk takes you on a musical journey of Bob Marley’s songs of faith, hope, rebellion, and determination. Pat O'Briens at Universal CityWalk Every Night It's Mardi Gras 365 days a year at this authentic reproduction of New Orleans' favorite watering hole. Pat O'Brien's is home to dueling pianos, and in Pat O's Piano Bar you can sing along with two piano players performing nightly. CityWalk's Rising Star Every Night For everyone with dreams of taking the stage and belting out a song as the lead singer of a band, get ready for your moment in the spotlight. CityWalk's Rising Star is not your typical karaoke club. When you grab the mic here, you’re performing with a live band complete with real backup singers. The Edison at Disney Springs Every Night Swing by this industrial gothic-themed hotspot for classic American cuisine, signature cocktails and live entertainment. Standout features include 7 distinct dining and bar areas, waterfront balcony views, steampunk-inspired décor and a steady lineup of unique acts. House of Blues at Disney Springs Every Night Feast on American cuisine with a New Orleans twist at this lively, folk art-filled eatery and watering hole. With TWO stages playing LIVE Music NIGHTLY, you CAN'T miss the fun! Catch a local band ROCKING OUT The Front Porch Stage in The Courtyard OR enjoy a solo Acoustic Act playing inside on the Restaurant Stage. Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant Every Night Discover the life and soul of the Emerald Isle at Disney Springs with award-winning cuisine, live Irish music and dance at this beautiful pub! Catch talented singer-songwriters and energetic bands belting out Irish tunes, popular ballads and pub classics on multiple stages. Plus, behold mesmerizing performances from Irish dancers. Paradiso 37, Taste of the Americas Every Night Radiating Latin flair, this restaurant-meets-bar at Disney Springs is a fun spot to go when you’re seeking an upbeat atmosphere, live music and the option to dine al fresco—clinching a table on the spacious terrace is a must during sunset hour. P37’s other standout features include an illuminated tequila bar boasting more than 50 brands, an array of hard-to-pass-up desserts and a bustling late-night scene powered by dancing and infectious live entertainment. Get Up, Get Out And Have Fun! Whatever you decide to do this weekend in Orlando, have a great time, and remember to keep up with the latest news on events, and things to do in Central Florida by signing up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. To list your events and feature your business on Gotta Go Orlando, learn more about advertising with us and submit your Orlando events here.

There is so much to do in Orlando that won't break the bank, and this weekend brings an amazing choice of free and cheap events and things to do, including concerts, outdoor movie nights, community events, car shows, activities for the kids, and more! Free And Cheap Things To Do This Weekend! Whether your a local or a visitor to the city, Orlando offers an almost endless choice of things to do, and best of all there is tons of amazing events and things to do that are either free or cheap! From free events for the little ones, to cheap nights out for the big kids!, we've go you covered with the best free and cheap events and things to do, including community events, car shows, concerts, farmers markets, free museum days, outdoor movie nights, festivals, and more. Keep up with the latest news on events, and things to do in Central Florida by signing up for the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter and follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Free & Cheap Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend Friday, April 5, 2024 Saturday, April 6, 2024 Sunday, April 7, 2024 Before attending events, please contact the event organizer to confirm that the event is taking place as changes, and cancellations can occur. To list your events and feature your business on Gotta Go Orlando, learn more about advertising with us and submit your Orlando events here. FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 Glass in Flight 2 at Leu Gardens February 3 – May 5 Experience an amazing outdoor sculpture exhibit of larger-than-life flying insects hand-crafted into 28 works of art with Dalle de Verre glass and steel. Created by national known sculptor, Alex Heveri, each piece captures the essence of flight. Glass in Flight 2 takes place at Orlando's Leu Gardens and is included with general admission. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical April 2 - May 5 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the final professional production of the season at Orlando Family Stage. In this dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book that took Broadway by storm, teenager Percy Jackson discovers he is the half-blood son of a Greek god! With newly-discovered powers he cannot control, a destiny he does not want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail, Percy and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’s missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. Mister Rogers’ Week of Kindness April 1 - 6 A series of FREE or low-cost events to celebrate the work and influence of Mister Rogers in the Central Florida community.For more information on Mister Rogers' Week of Kindness events, check out the Week of Kindness website. UCF Celebrates the Arts April 3 - 14 UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF’s faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. UCF Celebrates the Arts takes place at Dr Phillips Center and is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the creative side of UCF’s innovative spirit. Lake County Fair April 5 - 14 The Lake County Fair, Eustis began in 1921. Now residents and visitors can enjoy crafts, cooking, baking , livestock and a fun midway! Art in Bloom April 5 - 7 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 April 5 - 7 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. Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival April 5 - 6 The 2024 Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival will bring together an eclectic mix of soulful music from some of the best local and touring artists April 5 and 6 on Independence Lane. The city’s biggest music event of the year features 12 bands on two stages along with great food and drinks, crafts and vendors and lots of kids activities. General admission is free. Neon Club April 5 For more than 35 years, the city of Orlando has hosted Neon Club. Orlando Ballet is proud to continue the tradition! Participants and their families, friends, and/or caregivers are welcome to join us each month for an evening of dancing, socializing, food, and fun. First Friday in Eustis April 5 Our family-friendly monthly street parties host a wide variety of food, vendors and live music! We look forward to seeing everyone in Historic Downtown Eustis each First Friday! First Fridays at Baldwin Park April 5 Unforgettable nights of shopping and dining with music in the beautiful Baldwin Park. With over 40 small business vendors offering a wide range of products, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Bike To Work Day 2024 April 5 Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer will pedal into work, as part of the city’s annual tradition of hosting Bike to Work Day events. Riders will meet at 7 am at the SoDo Shopping Plaza, then head out at 8 am on a police-escorted group ride through the streets of downtown to City Hall.  A Bike to Work Day celebration will be set up at City Hall Plaza for downtown workers to learn more about the city’s bike projects and connect to local organizations. First Friday Food Trucks in Clermont April 5 A Clermont First Friday tradition! Join your family and friends downtown and choose dinner, snacks, sweets and more from a variety of food trucks. Sip and stroll downtown while checking out event vendors and shopping at local retail stores and boutiques. Family Movie Night at Leu Gardens April 5 A Bug’s Life on Friday, April 5, 2024 Gardens open at 7:00 p.m., Movie time 8:30 p.m. Enjoy an outdoor family movie in Orlando’s most beautiful garden. Pack a picnic and seating, alcohol is permitted. This movie is rated G. Bird Call Community Celebration April 5 Bird Call is music, food, drink, family fun, awards, community spirit and more. Returns to Alley No. 3 in The APGD Friday, April 5, 5:30 to 9 p.m. All leashed, vaccinated well-behaved pups are welcome. Family friendly. Walk, ride your bike or park in the Audubon Park K-8 School parking lot. Art After Dark at Lake Nona Every Friday Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Enjoy a stroll as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while and enjoy the art displayed on the art installation, The Beacon. TPD Night Market Every Friday TPD Night Market is a weekly Friday night market featuring 20 plus vendors at 431 E Central Blvd, Thornton Park, Orlando. Winter Garden Friday on the Plaza Every Friday Come enjoy live music every Friday night on the Plaza, at Downtown Winter Garden, Centennial Plaza Gazebo. Friday Muscle Car Show & Cruise Every Friday Join the heart pounding excitement of high-performance engines and true horse power for our Muscle Car Show every Friday night at Old Town in Kissimmee. The Friday Muscle Car Show begins at 3 pm featuring show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars cruise at 8:30 pm. Dockside Dueling Pianos Every Friday Enjoy nonstop live piano music every Friday night at The Wharf at Sunset Walk with late-night food and drink menu. Sundown Sessions at Lil Indies Every Friday and Saturday Sundown Sessions; a free early live-music series inside Lil Indies, giving you the chance to ease into your evening with a cocktail or mocktail, and laid back rock, pop, folk or blues music. Sundown Sessions feature a rotating roster of solo & duo local acts, plus an occasional touring act in Lil Indies. SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 Glass in Flight 2 at Leu Gardens February 3 – May 5 Experience an amazing outdoor sculpture exhibit of larger-than-life flying insects hand-crafted into 28 works of art with Dalle de Verre glass and steel. Created by national known sculptor, Alex Heveri, each piece captures the essence of flight. Glass in Flight 2 takes place at Orlando's Leu Gardens and is included with general admission. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical April 2 - May 5 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the final professional production of the season at Orlando Family Stage. In this dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book that took Broadway by storm, teenager Percy Jackson discovers he is the half-blood son of a Greek god! With newly-discovered powers he cannot control, a destiny he does not want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail, Percy and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’s missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. April Family Foam Party at Island H20 Saturday & Sunday, April 6 - 28 At Island H20 Water Park in Kissimmee, Enjoy Family Foam Party weekends in April! Foam, Family Music, and more! Mister Rogers’ Week of Kindness April 1 - 6 A series of FREE or low-cost events to celebrate the work and influence of Mister Rogers in the Central Florida community.For more information on Mister Rogers' Week of Kindness events, check out the Week of Kindness website. UCF Celebrates the Arts April 3 - 14 UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF’s faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. UCF Celebrates the Arts takes place at Dr Phillips Center and is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the creative side of UCF’s innovative spirit. Lake County Fair April 5 - 14 The Lake County Fair, Eustis began in 1921. Now residents and visitors can enjoy crafts, cooking, baking , livestock and a fun midway! Art in Bloom April 5 - 7 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 April 5 - 7 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. Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival April 5 - 6 The 2024 Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival will bring together an eclectic mix of soulful music from some of the best local and touring artists April 5 and 6 on Independence Lane. The city’s biggest music event of the year features 12 bands on two stages along with great food and drinks, crafts and vendors and lots of kids activities. General admission is free. Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend March 6 - 7 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 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 Spring Fever in the Garden March 6 - 7 Join us for the 22nd annual Spring Fever in the Garden festival.The annual ode to spring event is a favorite of locals and visitors alike with gardening vendors lining the downtown Winter Garden streets, in addition to entertainment for all ages. Spring Fiesta in the Park March 6 - 7 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! Vintage Garden Show April 6 - 7 Come and experience a wonderful display of vintage and antiques garden decor at Renningers Florida Twin Markets. Shop for antiques, collectibles, vintage items, plants, and garden decor. UCF Mobile Plant Clinic. Free Admission – Free Parking – Pet Friendly. St. Cloud Rotary Club’s Annual Spring Fling 2024 April 6 St. Cloud Rotary Clubs Annual “Spring Fling” at the St. Cloud Lakeshore. There will be many Craft Vendors, Food Trucks, Car and Truck Show participants, activities for the kids, face painters, live music, beer and wine and even a Bass Fishing Tournament! Sanford Battle of the Food Trucks April 6 Join the biggest food truck event of the year at Sanford Battle of the Food Trucks! Dozens of food trucks competing and serving you up the best food truck eats in all of Central Florida! Enjoy craft beer and cocktails from the bars, artisan vendors and live music plus we feature outdoor patios and plenty of outside tables and chairs to sit and eat! Apopka Saturday Sounds Concert Series April 6 A Free Family-Friendly Concert Series at the Apopka Amphitheater. Absolute Def Leppard is the ultimate Def Leppard tribute band with amazing live vocals and incredible stage production. Hamlin Craft Beer Festival April 6 Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready for a brew-tiful day of craft beer, fun, and festivities at The Hamlin Craft Beer Festival! This event is the ultimate celebration of Florida's finest craft brews, an experience you won't want to miss. This event is a charity fundraising event to fund scholarships and grants for local high school students in western Orange County! The Celebration Car Show Festival April 6 Get up close to 300+ of the world’s most exotic cars, race cars and Hollywood movie cars, all lined up for concours judging along Celebration’s spectacular lakefront promenade in this premier concours event. Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Pagani, Bugatti, Lotus, Aston Martin, McLaren, Pantera, DeLorean, and other ultra-exotic marques will be displayed and judged. Fort Christmas Bluegrass Festival April 6 The Bluegrass Festival returns! This is a free event at Fort Christmas Historical Park, 1300 Fort Christmas Rd., Christmas. Bring chairs, blankets and a picnic or purchase from food trucks. Disney Springs Kids Club Every Saturday Dance, play and be entertained at engaging shows for kids of all ages at the Disney Springs Kids Club, taking place every Saturday. Free Entertainment and Free Parking. Rollins Museum of Art Weekend Tours Every Saturday Join us on Saturday afternoons for docent-led museum tours that highlight works from Rollins Museum of Art's current exhibitions. Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise Every Saturday Join Old Town in Kissimmee every Saturday and take a trip down memory lane. The Old Town Classic Car Show has been a local tradition for over 30 years, it is one of the premier weekly car shows in Central Florida. The Saturday Classic Car Show begins at 1:00pm and welcomes show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm. The event is free for participants and free for the public to attend. Live Music on the Lawn in Lake Nona Every Saturday Live on the Lawn is your Saturday oasis to relax and recharge while listening to live music and playing lawn games with family and friends. Join Lake Nona from 11 am – 3 pm every Saturday! Show Car Saturday Nights at Promenade at Sunset Walk Every Saturday The Promenade at Sunset Walk is home to Show Car Saturday Nights. All makes and models are welcome and displayed along Margaritaville Boulevard. Car enthusiasts will enjoy the music of DJ Scotty B while admiring an amazing collection of classic to modern automobiles, with live bands performing on the Promenade Plaza Stage nightly. Winter Garden Farmers Market Every Saturday The Winter Garden Farmers Market is your hometown market open every Saturday from 8 am - 1 pm in beautiful Historic Winter Garden. Winter Park Farmers Market Every Saturday The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is one of the best produce and plant markets in Central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 am - 1 pm in Central Park. Lake Mary Farmers Market Every Saturday The Lake Mary Farmers Market features local vendors of produce, plants, baked goods, and arts and crafts. The market is open every Saturday, from 9 am - 1:30 pm at Lake Mary City Hall. City of Longwood Farmer's Market Every Saturday Visit every Saturday at the City of Longwood Farmers Market at Reiter Park from 9 am - 2 pm, with locally sourced seafood and produce to handmade crafts and more. Lake Nona Farmers Market Every Saturday Join in every Saturday morning in Lake Nona, the Lake Nona Farmers Market takes place in the beautiful Town Center from 11 am - 3 pm, shop local with the freshest produce and more. SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2024 Glass in Flight 2 at Leu Gardens February 3 – May 5 Experience an amazing outdoor sculpture exhibit of larger-than-life flying insects hand-crafted into 28 works of art with Dalle de Verre glass and steel. Created by national known sculptor, Alex Heveri, each piece captures the essence of flight. Glass in Flight 2 takes place at Orlando's Leu Gardens and is included with general admission. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical April 2 - May 5 The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is the final professional production of the season at Orlando Family Stage. In this dynamic musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling book that took Broadway by storm, teenager Percy Jackson discovers he is the half-blood son of a Greek god! With newly-discovered powers he cannot control, a destiny he does not want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail, Percy and his friends embark on an epic journey to find Zeus’s missing lightning bolt and prevent a war among the gods. Mister Rogers’ Week of Kindness April 1 - 6 A series of FREE or low-cost events to celebrate the work and influence of Mister Rogers in the Central Florida community.For more information on Mister Rogers' Week of Kindness events, check out the Week of Kindness website. UCF Celebrates the Arts April 3 - 14 UCF Celebrates the Arts is an immersive and dynamic cultural extravaganza that fuses creativity, innovation and community engagement. This annual festival showcases the artistic prowess of UCF’s faculty and students and invites the broader community to enjoy performances, exhibitions, presentations and interactive experiences. UCF Celebrates the Arts takes place at Dr Phillips Center and is a unique opportunity for the community to experience the creative side of UCF’s innovative spirit. Lake County Fair April 5 - 14 The Lake County Fair, Eustis began in 1921. Now residents and visitors can enjoy crafts, cooking, baking , livestock and a fun midway! Art in Bloom April 5 - 7 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 April 5 - 7 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. April Family Foam Party at Island H20 Saturday & Sunday, April 6 - 28 At Island H20 Water Park in Kissimmee, Enjoy Family Foam Party weekends in April! Foam, Family Music, and more! Bank of America's Museums on Us Weekend March 6 - 7 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 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 Spring Fever in the Garden March 6 - 7 Join us for the 22nd annual Spring Fever in the Garden festival.The annual ode to spring event is a favorite of locals and visitors alike with gardening vendors lining the downtown Winter Garden streets, in addition to entertainment for all ages. Vintage Garden Show April 6 - 7 Come and experience a wonderful display of vintage and antiques garden decor at Renningers Florida Twin Markets. Shop for antiques, collectibles, vintage items, plants, and garden decor. UCF Mobile Plant Clinic. Free Admission – Free Parking – Pet Friendly. Spring Fiesta in the Park March 6 - 7 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. Island Party April 7 Florida Theatrical Association presents a FREE screening of the Disney movie Moana at The Abbey!  Enjoy themed activities, treats, and photo opportunities for the whole family! Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola Park Every Sunday 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 Sunday Every week at Celebration Farmers Market there are multiple vendors 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 Every Sunday 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. Clermont Farmer's Market Every Sunday Clermont Farmer's Market features over 60 vendors selling seafood, organic produce, and other household items, this popular market is the place to go on Sundays 9 am - 2 pm. Downtown Mount Dora Village Market Every Sunday Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 0 am - 2 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors. Sundays at The Alfond Inn Every Sunday Enjoy tours of select works on view at The Alfond Inn, on Sundays at 1 p.m.  unless otherwise noted on their Events Page. Tours meet in the lobby of The Alfond Inn and last approximately 45 minutes. Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Boheme Every Sunday Featuring some of Central Florida’s hottest jazz musicians, the newly reimagined Boheme invites you to indulge in the finest culinary offerings while contemporary jazz sounds emanate from the Imperial Grand Bösendorfer Piano. Yoga in the Sculpture Garden Every Sunday Hosted by the Mennello Museum of American Art with classes led by certified Full Circle Yoga, Winter Park. Start your Sunday mornings out blissfully with a relaxing lakeside flow. Join us in the shade of the trees for a practice that is suitable for all levels! Don’t forget to bring a mat, towel, and water to have a great practice. 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Get ready to rev up your excitement! The Hamlin Cruise-in is a free event featuring family fun, live music, and lots of cars from 1990 and older! Prepare to turn back the clock and cruise into nostalgia at the Free Hamlin Cruise-in Car Show! Bring the whole family and enjoy the fun on Saturday, April 6. This journey back in time features cars from 1990 and older, including rare finds, collector’s gems, and vintage racing legends. Experience the thrill of muscle cars with rumbling engines, elegant convertibles, and luxury sedans from the golden era of design. With FREE admission, local food trucks, and live DJ entertainment, the cruise-in promises a perfect, family-friendly outing. Set amidst the scenic backdrop of Lake Hancock, the Hamlin Cruise-In is held streetside, between the iconic Ford’s Garage and Cinépolis Luxury Theatre. This picturesque setting provides the perfect stage for a mesmerizing journey into automotive history. For more information on the Cruise-in Car Show, click here. Save the Date for these future Cruise-ins! May 18th September 21 October 19 November 16 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.

This fall, a new all-star supergroup, consisting of Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Danny Carey and Steve Vai will unite as BEAT, celebrating the music of King Crimson. A new supergroup is sett hit the road this fall celebrating the music of King Crimson. Adrian Belew and Tony Levin, who both played in King Crimson in the ’80s, will be performing the bands material with Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey as BEAT. King Crimson founder Robert Fripp actually suggested the name Beat, the title of King Crimson’s 1982 album — and gave them his blessing. In addition to songs from Beat, the quartet will also perform songs from 1981’s Discipline and 1984’s Three Of A Perfect Pair. Prepare yourself for the experience of a lifetime with BEAT performing the 80s music of KING CRIMSON. Tickets officially go on sale this Friday, April 5th! : https://bit.ly/BEAT092724 The tour kicks off on September 13 in San Jose, with the supergroup stopping off in Orlando on September 27, taking to the stage at Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets officially go on sale this Friday, April 5, get tickets via Ticketmaster. “The 1981 through 1984 King Crimson created a music all its own. Timeless. Beautiful. Complex. Fierce. For the fans who lived through it then, and the ones who never got to witness it, our aim is to bring it to life again,” noted Adrian Belew of BEAT on the band’s website. “A monumental task but we’re going for it! There are not enough exclamation points to express my excitement!” “Being a part of this ensemble is an extraordinary privilege and opportunity to perform some of the most beloved, timeless, and monumental music of the 80’s (and beyond) with truly inspired musicians,” explained Steve Vai. “This music resonates deeply with me. Adrian, Tony and Danny are unique musicians with an otherworldly insight into presenting rich musical complexities in a very accessible way, and I am looking forward to searching each other’s musical minds in real time on stage. I’m sure sparks will fly.” “This is going to be quite a tour. Revisiting some of my favorite music is a treat in itself, but in company of this stellar lineup, I expect to have my musical butt kicked! And it’s also great that we’re not just playing a few shows, we’re hitting it hard,” added Tony Levin. “So, Road Dogs are coming to your area soon.” “I am very excited to share the stage with three of my favorite musicians on the planet,” stated Danny Carey. “Tony, Steve and Adrian have always been a source of inspiration for me since the beginning of my career, and now to be able to share a bit of my musical journey with them is a dream come true. There’s nothing better to make some sparks fly and light a fire under your ass than getting out of your musical comfort zone, and I can’t think of any other three guys I’d rather do this with.” 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.

Could Halloween Horror Nights 33 be starting earlier than ever at Universal Studios Florida? Don't be scared it's only a Halloween Horror Night's rumor... It appears that Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed via an internal job posting that this year's Halloween Horror Nights 33 at Universal Studios Florida will kick off on its earliest date yet! According to the internal posting for scareactors, stilt walkers, and puppeteers, Halloween Horror Nights 33 will run from August 30 through until November 2, 2024. The posting has a deadline of midnight on April 15, 2024. with rehearsal dates between August 1 and 29, with performance dates between August 30 and November 2. While Universal have yet to officially announce the dates of this year's HHN 33, this posting does appear to confirm this year's event dates. With construction already underway on this years houses, Universal Orlando have not announced any details on the years HHN, including houses, scare zones, or entertainment, although as always rumors are swirling the internet about what may or may not be coming to this years HHN. A popular source for HHN rumors, Horror Night Nightmares has already shared their first speculation map online for HHN 33. This is based on current speculation and will change! Haunted Houses Skull (Soundstage 24A) ? Lollipop (Soundstage 24B) Sweet Revenge Cadillac (Soundstage 23B) Ghostbusters Skull (Soundstage 22) Voyage of the Demeter South America (Soundstage 23A) Creature from the Black Lagoon Unknown IP (Fast & Furious: Supercharged) Blumhouse IP Minotaur (Sprung 1) ? Unknown Original (Sprung 2) ? Mute (Sprung 3) A Quiet Place Stars & Moon (Sprung 4) Nightmare on Elm Street Entertainment Green Box at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Death Eaters Purple Box at former Fear Factor stage - Nightmare Fuel Stage Show Purple Box at the Lagoon - Lagoon Show Are you excited for this year's HHN33? 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.

Celebrate Spring braising a glass of Gin & Tonic, as the popular Gin & Tonic Festival returns to Jaleo Disney Springs. Spring is in full swing, so it’s time for Jaleo Disney Springs to bring back its Gin & Tonic Festival, starting April 15, until April 28. Not only is a Gin & Tonic, with its bright and effervescent flavors, the perfect seasonal cocktail to enjoy on a beautiful Spring day, it also happens to be Spain’s national cocktail. For two weeks, Jaleo Disney Springs guests can try a curated lineup of cocktails, featuring Appetizer, made with Fords Gin, Cynar, lavender, lemon and tonic, plus other classics the Ultimate Gin & Tonic and the Mediterranean. Available tapas pairings to accentuate the flavors the cocktails include fan-favorites like Patatas Bravas, fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and creamy aioli, and Pan con tomate y queso manchego, flavorful toasted slices of crispy bread brushed with fresh tomato and served with Spanish Manchego cheese.  Menu here. Be sure to make reservations HERE to check it out! See below for full menu details. Jaleo Disney Springs Gin & Tonic Festival (April 15 - 28) Gin & Tonics Appetizer: Fords Gin, Cynar, lavender, lemon, tonic 16 Saints: Tanqueray Gin, ginger, elderflower, aloe vera, tonic 16 Ultimate: Hendrick’s Gin, juniper, lemon, lime, tonic 18 El Patriarca: Genever, citrus expressions, tonic 16 Mediterranean: Gin Mare, sweet and dry vermouth, lemon, lime, thyme, tonic water 16 Tapas Patatas bravas: Fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and alioli 14 Croquetas de pollo: Traditional chicken fritters 14 Buñuelos de bacalao: fried cod and potato fritters with honey alioli 14 Pan con tomate y queso manchego: Toasted slices of crispy bread brushed with fresh tomato, served with Manchego cheese 17 At Jaleo, plates are designed to be shared. But these are not just any small plates. They’re the best authentically Spanish and local ingredients, simply prepared, and enjoyed with good friends and conversation. Inspired by the traditional dishes of José’s childhood and elevated through his experiences, talents and creativity, Jaleo’s cuisine is authentic Spain with finesse. Along with signature tapas, the savory paellas, superb sangria, and a wide selection of the finest Spanish cheeses, wines, and sherries ensure that you’ll always find something wholly unique and exciting. For the latest Orlando food and drink news click here, and 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.

National Weather Service says there is an extraordinary threat to life or property in Lake County, Orange County, Seminole County, Sumter County, Volusia County. A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service in Melbourne. It was issued at 10:43 am on April 3, 2024, and is in effect until 5 pm, today for Lake County, Orange County, Seminole County, Sumter County, Volusia County. The National Weather Service says there is an extraordinary threat to life or property in Lake County, Orange County, Seminole County, Sumter County, Volusia County. In addition to the Tornado, there is severe storm potential from 1 pm - 5 pm in the Orlando region, especially across the I-4 Corridor, with winds gusts of 60 mph possible. Plus, gusty winds up to 40 mph are expected until 8 pm tonight. Orlando International Airport are warning of possible delays throughout the afternoon, with the FAA issuing a warning that weather will force them to slow many flights along the East Coast to keep everyone safe. Expect delays, especially in Florida. You are advised to check your flight status with your airline before you go to the airport, and to arrive early and monitor. 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.

Winnie Tea Bar, a counter-eatery serving boba tea, mochi waffles, shakes and cakes is expanding to Orlando, opening within Icon Park. Winnie Tea Bar, with two location in Philadelphia has set its sights on Orlando, announcing that it is opening a new location in the heart of International Drive at ICON Park. Offering a unique twist on the traditional boba tea experience, Winnie Tea Bar will open in The Wheelhouse Market food hall, directly below The Orlando Eye. Winnie Tea Bar will be offering an exclusive selection of handcrafted boba teas, blending premium ingredients with artisanal flair. From classic flavors to inventive creations, each drink is prepared to ensure a perfect balance of taste, texture, and visual appeal. The tea bar’s commitment to quality extends to its carefully sourced tea leaves and natural ingredients, promising an unparalleled boba tea experience. Complementing its exquisite boba tea menu, Winnie Tea Bar also serves up bubble waffles. These golden delights are an ideal companion to the shop’s refreshing beverages, offering a mouth-watering bubble waffle wrapped around delicious ice cream and toppings. Available in a variety of flavors and toppings, the bubble waffles promise to satisfy sweet cravings with their unique texture and flavor profiles. For more information on The Winnie Tea Bar, click here. 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.