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GoJuice serves fresh, made-to-order Juice, Smoothies, Bowls & Coffee. They never use added syrups, preservatives or artificial flavors. GoJuice Mobile has arrived at Exposition Park in the West Side at Disney Springs, joining the other third-party operated food trucks, including 4 Rivers and Local Green. Born from the lush greenery of Costa Rica, GoJuice has been the embodiment of the Pura Vida spirit, infusing life and freshness into every concoction. And now, this slice of tropical paradise is ready to delight Guests in Disney Springs with its healthful and delicious offerings. The menu bursts with made-to-order fruit and vegetable smoothies, fresh juices, and specialty bowls that are as pleasing to the palate as they are to the eye. And for those who wander in with a craving for something truly unique, GoJuice is the home to the Original Banana Coffee! For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Now at Museum of Illusions Orlando you can experience several of Museum of Illusions’ most popular exhibits and optical illusions with new festive overlays to celebrate the holiday season! Want to shock your friends and family with a mind-bending holiday card? Museum of Illusions Orlando at ICON Park on I-Drive has the perfect photo opportunities for you! Now through Jan. 7, guests at Museum of Illusions can immerse themselves in amazing holiday illusions as the museum’s most popular exhibits and photo ops get a festive twist for the holidays. Celebrate the season with a new, seasonal backdrop in the Ames Room, holiday lights projected in the 3D neon room and more! To learn more about Museum of Illusions Orlando or to book tickets, visit here. Museum of Illusions Orlando is the first Florida outpost and 20th location for the rapidly expanding Museum of Illusions brand that started in Zagreb, Croatia in 2015. The museum is owned and operated by Enthoosia Group, a Master Franchisor of the Museum of Illusions brand. Founded in 2018, Enthoosia holds the franchise rights for 20 countries, including the U.S.A. Advance reservations are required. For operating hours and to purchase tickets online, visit here. To make group sales reservations, call 386-256-1001. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Be sure to check out the Cypress Gardens Christmas Water Ski Show at the newly remodeled Martin Luther King Jr Park, on Lake Silver, Winter Haven. Members of the original Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team continue to WOW Central Florida audiences, and work to pass on their water skiing skills to the next generation. Don't miss the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team perform a free Christmas Ski Show this Saturday, December 16, at 4 pm on Lake River in Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Winter Haven. Bring the family, bring your friends, and enjoy the spectacular Christmas water ballet! From the pyramid to one ski, to even barefoot, the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team pulls out all the tricks on Lake Silver. A show that started at the old Cypress Gardens theme park in 1943 continues on in Winter Haven on the third Saturday of every month. If you’re attending the show, be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for seating. Burgers, hot dogs, snacks, drinks, t-shirts and hats will be available for sale. All sales benefit the Water Ski Team. The show is held on Lake Silver in Winter Haven. Go to the American Legion Post 8, 300 Ave M NW. The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team was started by former waterskiers from Cypress Gardens Theme Park who want to pass on their show skiing legacy to the next generation. ​ Before Walt Disney World and the rest of Central Florida’s sprawl of tourist destinations there was a family-owned theme park known as Cypress Gardens. Cypress Gardens’ founder, Dick Pope, filled the park’s landscape with gorgeous flowers, beautiful Southern Belles, and thrilling water ski show. The first water ski show took place in 1943 and – until the theme park closed in 2009 – held the distinction of being the “longest running entertainment production in the world” just ahead of Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. ​ During its 66 year run, millions upon millions of Florida visitors were thrilled by amazing barefooters, gravity-defying Rampmasters, lines of Aquamaids skimming effortlessly in precision across the water, and 4-tier human pyramids. The Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team broke over 50 World Records and became known around the globe as the “Water Ski Capital of the World.” Led by Former Show Director, Mark Voisard, the Cypress Gardens Water Skiers decided they did not want the legacy of world-class show skiing to die with the closing of the theme park. So they formed a new team with two goals: to continue to WOW central Florida audiences, and to pass on their water skiing skills to the next generation. ​ The team works closely with the city of Winter Haven to perform shows at Martin Luther King Park on Lake Silver. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

Earlier today we reported that Dizney's Blizzard Beach was reopening today despicte low temps, but in a change of mid, Disney is now closing the water park early! Today, Tuesday December 12, we woke up to cold temperatures in the 50s, but despite this, Walt Disney World decided to open its water park, Disney's Blizzard Beach, even though Universal's Volcano Bay and Seaworld's Aquatica water parks had decided to close. Now after opening at 10 am, and dipping its toes in the very cold water, Disney have taken the decision to close Blizzard beach at 12 pm. Wednesday should see all three water parks re-open with temepratures hitting the mid 70s. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Direct from Broadway, the sensational stage production, The Illusionists are heading to Orlando for the holidays, and everyone is invited to celebrate! Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing spectacle featuring the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. The Illusionists franchise has shattered box office records across the globe and continues to dazzle audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions, and will be appearing live on stage at the Walt Disney Theater within Dr Phillips Center on Friday, December 15, 2023. Tickets are available now for this holiday spectacular. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.

Produced by Track Shack, the Orlando Magic 5K, 1 Mile and Kids’ Run provides an event filled with music, entertainment, activities and more for all ages to enjoy. The focus of the event is benefiting the health in an engaging and impactful way for all who participate, both locally and nationally. The Orlando Magic 5K, 1 Mile and Kids’ Run is providing an opportunity for kids taking part in Finish Like a Champion to mark a special accomplishment at the run on February 4, the day after the U.S. Marathon Team Trials. Finish Like a Champion is a free, six-month running program that encourages healthy habits both physically and nutritionally in elementary and middle school-aged children. They’ll work towards completing a total of 26.2 miles – the distance of a full marathon – by the day of the race. Local kids can still register to take part in this complimentary program via their school’s Marathon Kids program or at-home programming that families can do on their own. Leaders of the project wanted to build excitement around the Trials taking place in Orlando and build education around healthy life choices to the youth in the Orlando community. The Orlando Magic 5K, 1 Mile and Kids’ Run will be a place for participating kids to log their final miles, and is a great place for friends and families to join in on the fun. This year, the Orlando Magic 5K, 1 Mile and Kids’ Run, presented by AdventHealth and produced by Track Shack, is a celebration of the Orlando Magic's 35th anniversary season and benefits the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF). The race will take place on Sunday, February 4 starting at 7:30 a.m. at Lake Eola Park, the day after the U.S. Marathon Trials and utilizing parts of the same course. Runners, walkers and Magic fans of all ages and abilities are welcome. Participants will receive a bib number, custom medal and a souvenir shirt. Registration for the event is still open. “I’m so thrilled to see the numbers of youth signing up for our event continuing to rise,” said Betsy Hughes, Co-Owner of Track Shack. “Our goal of this program is not only to incentivize healthy habits for the youth in our community, but also to get them involved in an event that brings together so many amazing people and organizations. I can’t wait to see them all finishing their 26.2 miles – just like the hopeful athletes visiting Orlando that same weekend – at our event!” Proceeds from the event will be benefiting the OMYF. The focus of this foundation is to help children in Central Florida realize their full potential, especially those most at risk, by supporting programs and partnerships that empower families and change lives. Visit OMYF.org to learn more. For more information about Track Shack please visit www.trackshack.com, For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Walt Disney World has announced that overnight fireworks testing is due to take place at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Walt Disney World has advised guests staying at the resorts located near Disney's Hollywood Studios that an after-hours pyrotechnic test is scheduled to take place in the park on December 14, 2023. The test is scheduled to begin after 10 pm and could continue until 1 am. The expected noise level is minimal, as this test will only involve low-level pyrotechnic effects. The fireworks will be launched for approximately 15 minutes once the show begins. The advisory is for pyrotechnics and special effects only, and audio testing will not be included. Affected Walt Disney World Resort hotels: Walt Disney World Swan Walt Disney World Dolphin Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Disney's Boardwalk Resort Disney's Yacht Club Disney's Beach Club Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Disney's Art of Animation Resort Disney's Riviera Resort Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort Disney's All-Star Sports Disney's All-Star Movies Disney's All-Star Music For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Great news as Wekiva Island's Winter Wonderland has returned for the holidays, with many favorite events returning together with a brand new experience, Santa's Interactive Workshop! Wekiva Island's Winter Wonderland has returned to Central Florida, and Santa Claus has brought his entire workshop with him to Wekiva Island! The Seminole County favorite has brought back its beloved holiday tradition, Winter Wonderland. The festive event running now through Christmas Day, bringing sparkling holiday décor, thousands of twinkling lights, “snow” flurries and a calendar packed with events. New this year is Santa’s Workshop, which will take up residence in the Island’s upstairs art gallery. The space will be fully decorated and buzzing with holiday fun, including the chance to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, see Santa's office and explore Mrs. Claus' bakery. The event will also be bringing back holiday favorites, including a 24-foot-tall Christmas tree that will serve as the centerpiece to the Christmas Tree Forest. There will also be nightly “snow” flurries to truly set the mood. “Now in our eighth year, we’ve seen many families come to this event year after year as their kids grow up,” said Carrie Vanderhoef, Wekiva Island manager. “We’re very proud to be part of Central Florida’s holiday traditions, and we’re so excited to share all the fun we have planned for Santa’s Workshop this year.” Special Events: Breakfast with Santa—Families can get some quality time with the big man himself, while enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet. 9 to noon. Dec. 10. $18.95 for adults, $12.95 for children 10 and under. VIP Party—Celebrate the season in style with the holiday party of the year. This ticket-holder-only event offers the chance to eat, drink and be merry all evening. 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 16. $70 for single tickets, $120 for couples. Visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus—The head elf himself will be checking in at his workshop every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 23. Visit from Rudolph and friends—The movie comes to life with a visit from the red-nosed reindeer, Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius, and The Misfit Toys. 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10. Visit from The Grinch—A favorite event every year at Wekiva Island, The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who and the Whoville Elves will be stopping by to visit with fans. 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 17. Outdoor holiday movies—Snuggle up and enjoy a holiday favorite, complete with hot cocoa and popcorn for purchase. 7 p.m. Dec. 3, 10, and 17. Stories with Mrs. Claus—Kids can savor a cookie and some hot cocoa while Mrs. Claus puts everyone in the holiday spirit with fun stories. 6 p.m. Dec. 6, 13, and 20. $12/child. Wekiva Island will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Eve and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Day. Winter Wonderland is open to the public. Admission is $5 on Saturday and Sunday, which includes visits with Santa, face painting and glitter tattoo artists. Other events might require separate tickets and advanced registration. To see the entire schedule and learn more, visit wekivaisland.com. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Don't forget your jacket this moning, as Tuesday brings the coldest temperatures of the week,with wake-up temperatures in the 40s in Orlando. By this afternoon, Orlando's morning low temperature will rebound to the low 70s, but the weather is still casuing changes in schedules for Orlando's water parks. Yesterday Disney's Blizzard Beach, Universal's Volcano Bay and Seaworld's Aquatica water parks were all closed, but today, Tuesday, December 12, Disney is re-opening Blizzard Beach with the park open today until 5 pm. On I-Drive however, Universal's Volcano Bay and Seaworld's Aquatica will remain closed. Wednesday will be back to normal for all three water parks, with all parks open with temepratures hitting the mid 70s. For the latest news and events from throughout Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you updated throughout the day, every day. You can also stay updated with the latest news and events on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, you should subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel!

Welcome to our monthly guide featuring all the best things to do in Orlando throughout the month of May, and whether your visiting the area, or your a local, there is so much to see and do this month, including events, festivals, shows, and more! The Top Things To Do In Orlando In May Check out our list of the best things to do in Orlando in May, and check back often as we add even more events to our bumper list throughout the month. RECURRING EVENTS 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. The 2023 SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Now - Sunday, May 7, 2023 Oceans of flavor and fun are waiting at SeaWorld. From foodies to families, everyone will find tasty delights among more than 200 distinct offerings. Explore more than 50 fresh global cuisine choices to pair with over 75 refreshing wine and cocktail selections, including more than 75 craft brews. With so many exquisite flavors to top off exhilarating coasters and extraordinary animal encounters, the Seven Seas Food Festival is a voyage to fill the belly! The Seven Seas Food Festival is included with valid theme park admission Dinosaurs at Leu Gardens Now - Sunday, July 9, 2023 Dinosaurs are back! This amazing outdoor exhibit of prehistoric creatures are inhabiting Leu Gardens until July 9, 2023. Explore the the nearly 50-acre gardens to discover some of the most feared creatures on the planet. Featuring over 20 life-size dinosaurs ranging in size from 14 inches to a massive 33 ft. Daspletosaurus, cousin to the T-Rex. Admission to the Dinosaur Invasion exhibit is included with a daytime garden admission. Once Upon A Spring Celebration at Gaylord Palms Resort Now - Sunday, May 14 Spring is in bloom, and the Easter Bunny, and of course the return of the much loved Once Upon a Spring celebration at the luxurious Gaylord Palms here in Orlando. This year's event features beautiful springtime flowers, activities in the new Adventure Kids’ Clubhouse, a pirate escape room, themed scavenger hunt and so much more. 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. Park guests can explore a variety of flavors while enjoying a diverse concert lineup, including acts for all tastes. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival is available with valid theme park admission. Art After Dark in Lake Nona Every Friday in May, 2023 Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Perfectly nestled between Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen and Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine of Lake Nona, Art After Dark is a perfect evening out for the whole family. Enjoy a stroll through the Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while to enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon. Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise at Old Town Every Saturday in May, 2023 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 and all cars registered can participate. The Classic Car Show is free for participants and free for the public to attend. It’s the perfect outing for families of every generation, young and old, to enjoy. Something Rotten! at Garden Theater Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until May 21 Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are writing their way through the Renaissance, but are stuck in the shadow of famed playwright William Shakespeare. Sick and tired of failure, Nick visits a less-than-reputable soothsayer, who predicts that musicals will be the next big thing in theatre! The Bottom Brothers scramble to write the world’s first musical while fighting social norms, family struggles, and “The Bard” himself. Will opening night be an over-easy success or a rotten mess? Details here. The Cocaine Play at Renaissance Theater Thursday, Friday, Saturday until May 6, 2023 The Cocaine Play is a new play by Orlando writer Adonis Perez-Escobar.It's about cocaine. Well, it's sort of about cocaine. Okay it's mostly about cocaine. But also it's about a group of friends who are all obsessed with pursuing their own self-interests until it leads to their downfall (sound familiar?). It's weird (very weird) and very much for adults (language, sexuality, nudity, and drug use, obviously). And it's also smart and new and cool. Show Car Saturday Nights at Promenade at Sunset Walk Every Saturday In May, 2023 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. Throughout the evening, find your favorite restaurants and shops at the Promenade at Sunset Walk. Orlando Area Farmers Markets Every Saturday in May, 2023 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 9am-1:30pm 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 to 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. Ren Fair at The Renaissance Theatre Company Every Sunday in May, 2023 Renaissance Fair at The Ren, is outdoor and indoor, featuring: Shows! Drag shows featuring Dolls Holiday Brunch, live music, Drag Bingo with Myki Meeks! 18+. Shops! Vendors, Artists, Crafts, Food Vendors/Trucks, Plants, Merchandise. Divese and Queer-friendly Orlando Area Farmers Markets Every Sunday in May, 2023 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 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 a.m. to 2 p.m 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 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Mount Dora Village Market Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors. MAY SPECIAL EVENTS May 1 Kali Uchis: Red Moon in Venus Tour wsg Raye at Hard Rock Live Kali Uchis comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets on sale now. May 3 Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay at The Abbey 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 Coldplay at The Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight. May 4 New Jack City Live at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Walt Disney Theater NEW JACK CITY LIVE, transports audiences to metropolis-Harlem, NY where they bear witness to the journey of the infamous Nino Brown, a drug lord who, when caught in the crossfires of the dangerous drug game, must decide what’s most important: friendship, money, or total domination. Balancing betrayal between friends, lovers, and ultimately generational hardships, this riveting rendition of the time-honored movie will have everyone leaving the theatre wondering “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Info here. May 4 May The 4th Be With You! May the 4th is Star War Day and here in Central Florida, there is a lot of special events celebrate, check out our complete list of all the events happening in Orlando. May 5 Cinco de Mayo May 5 is Cinco de Mayo and there is so many awesome events to celebrate here in Orlando, check out our list of everything happening to celebrate, so grab your sombreros, mustaches and ponchos and let’s party Mexican style Amigos!! May 5 Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift at the Abbey 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 Taylor Swift at The Abbey under the gentle glow of candlelight. May 5 Movie Night: Black Panther Wakanda Forever at Harry P. Leu Gardens Enjoy an outdoor movie in Orlando’s most beautiful garden. Pack a dinner picnic basket and seating, alcohol is permitted. This movie is rated PG13, children under 13 years of age require accompanying parent or adult guardian, weather permitting. Info here. May 5 - May 6 Tesla at House of Blues Tesla comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Get your tickets now! May 5 - May 6 Apopkon 2023 Apopkon is a pop-culture, Sci-fi, comic book, and toy collector festival, with a purpose. This inaugural event is debuting in Apopka, Florida May 5-6, 2023 in a family friendly, and nature filled atmosphere at the beautiful Camp Wewa. Apopkon is a family-friendly event with vendors, food trucks, meditation, wellness professionals, music and art practices, Cosplay competitions, arcade rooms and more. May 6 Kentucky Derby Day This year's Derby is Saturday, May 6, 2023, and here in Orlando there is many events to enjoy the “most exciting two minutes in sports.” Check out our list of everything happening to celebrate the Derby here in town! May 6 All Pro Dad Experience at Camping World Stadium Join Head Coach Gus Malzahn for a Saturday morning you’ll never forget! It starts when you and your child experience the thrill of stepping onto the field at Camping World Stadium. You’ll spend the next few hours connecting with your kids with plenty of fun and games plus some practical fatherhood tips you can take home and put into practice. You won’t want to miss this memorable Orlando All Pro Dad Experience, created just for you and your kids. May 6 - May 7 Bluey's Big Play at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Walt Disney Theater The #1 kids show on Disney Junior and Disney Channel comes to Orlando. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children’s television series, which broke every box office record for children’s entertainment in Australia. Join Bluey, Bingo, Bandit & Chilli in “a glorious celebration of everything you love about the show” (The Guardian), featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life! May 6 College Park Spring Fest College Park Spring Fest will take over Edgewater Drive on SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023 with an “ANYTHING GOES 90’s PARTY!” Our annual community street festival is "pedestrian-only" between Smith Street and Winter Park Street and guests will enjoy great live music, creative activities, diverse food trucks, and the local shops and restaurants open onto the street. We are excited to bring RAMONA and CAT RIDGEWAY to the festival taking us on a musical nostalgia to the 90’s! This event will make you feel “super fly” and ready to break out your scrunchies, mood rings, neon and bike shorts! It’s gonna be “all that … and a bag of chips” May 6 Kiddies Carnival of Orlando at Trotters Park Kiddies Carnival of Orlando is a unique festival of cultures demonstrated through, food, music, story telling, historical information, interactive hands-on activities, stage show that includes Caribbean artist, dance, poetry and much, much more, and then a parade of kids masquerading bands in festive fun colorful costumes. May 6 Make 'm Smile at Lake Eola Park MAKE ‘m SMILE is the BIGGEST Party celebrating kids with all types of disabilities (our VIPs) of all ages! It is filled with family entertainment, games, characters, animals, food, helpful resources from the community, and tons of SMILES! It's a time where the community rallies together to celebrate and support those with unique abilities. May 6 - May 7 Classics Series: Mahler's 5th at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Steinmetz Hall How do you say “I love you” if you’re Gustav Mahler? Nothing could surpass the radiant Adagietto movement, scored for strings and harp, of his Fifth Symphony, a gift for his beloved wife Alma. But there’s also raw, intense music and the manic Rondo-Finale that brings this orchestral tour de force to its climax. Love was also in the air in Mendelssohn’s First Piano Concerto, dedicated to an object of his youthful affection. Inon Barnatan (“One of the most admired pianists of his generation” ~ New York Times) is the soloist for this sometimes brilliant, sometimes gossamer, but always romantic, work. Plus, the world premiere of a much-anticipated new composition by former OPO Composer-in-Residence—Orlando’s own—Stella Sung. Get details here. May 7 The Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo at Hard Rock Live Orlando The Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo come to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Get your tickets now! May 9 - May 14 My Fair Lady at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Walt Disney Theater From Lincoln Center Theater that brought you The King & I and South Pacific, comes “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time” (Entertainment Weekly), Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. Director Bartlett Sher’s glowing production is “thrilling, glorious and better than it ever was” (New York Times). “Every so often a revival comes along that reminds you how indispensable great theater can be” (NY1). Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” MY FAIR LADY tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed? Get details now. May 10 Tom Jones: Ages & Stages Tour at Hard Rock Live at Universal CityWalk With a career spanning over 50 years, Tom Jones has gone from strength to strength, with his seminal and ubiquitous hits such as ‘It’s Not Unusual’, ‘Kiss’, ‘Delilah’, ‘What’s New Pussycat’, ‘I’ll Never Fall In Love Again’, ‘Sex Bomb’, and more. Get tickets now. May 11 100 Gecs: 10,000 Gecs Tour wsg Machine Girl at Hard Rock Live 100 Gecs: 10,000 Gecs Tour with special guest Machine Girl comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets on sale now! May 12 Chimbala at House of Blues Orlando Chimbala comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! May 12 - 15 Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto at Amway Center Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice-skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto – the show everyone will be talking about! May 13 Bizarre World at Central Florida Showgrounds Lunattix LLC presents Bizarre World. Histories vs Mysteries, Fact or Fiction, Delve into the unknown of our Bizarre World. Join us for a celebration of all that is weird, odd, strange, mysterious or just plain wicked, with Shows. Cosplay. Vendor marketplace. May 13 Family Fest at Crane's Roost Park Family Fest is an afternoon of fun for the whole family. Focusing on learning, kids are encouraged to think outside the box with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities and demonstrations. The event also includes a scavenger hunt, plus classic activities like a fishing derby. May 13 Lulu Santos at House Of Blues Orlando Lulu Santos comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! May 13 Pops Series: Let's Misbehave - The Songs of Cole Porter atDr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Steinmetz Hall Here’s a fresh, edgy, and sexy take on the timeless songs of Cole Porter, sung, danced, and played by outstanding guest artists and your Orlando Philharmonic! Get the details. May 13 Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan: Up Close & Personal USA Tour at Addition Financial Arena Globally acclaimed Pakistani singer Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Kahn is bringing the “Up Close & Personal USA Tour” to Addition Financial Arena. May 14 Mother's Day There is so many special ways to celebrate with your Mom the Mother's Day in Orlando! Click here for all the special things to do to celebrate Mother's Day in Orlando. Click here to discover where to treat Mom to a Mother's Day Brunch in Orlando. May 16 - May 29 32nd Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival A 14-day arts festival, the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is the longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival in the United States, celebrating 30 years as “Orlando’s Most Unique Cultural Experience.” May 17 Rainbow Kitten Surprise With Candi Carpenter at Hard Rock Live Rainbow Kitten Surprise With Candi Carpenter comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets on sale now! May 17 Tove Lo: Dirt Femme Tour wsg Slayyyter at House of Blues Orlando Tove Lo: Dirt Femme Tour comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! May 18 Straight Up With Stassi Live at The Plaza Live Fill up your Aperol spritzes!! Stassi Schroeder Clark is back on the road with Straight Up With Stassi LIVE – The Mommy Dearest Tour!! Stassi may be pregnant, but she can still rally and she’s ready to FINALLY be reunited with her Khaleesis. Think: the first IRL happy hour with your bestie after *way too long* – aka all the laughs, exclusive gossip, and a glass (or five) of wine… but you’re doing the drinking because Stassi can’t! May 18 - May 21 Welcome to Rockville at Daytona International Speedway Welcome to Rockville: America's Largest Rock Festival. Catch Avenged Sevenfold’s first show since 2018, the reunion of Pantera, rock heavyweights Tool and fan favorite Slipknot, plus performances from over 90 more artists. View full lineup on the event website. May 19 - May 20 Guy Harvey Weekend at SeaWorld Orlando Join Guy Harvey for meet-and-greets, autographs, photo opportunities, and more at SeaWorld Orlando's Guy Harvey Weekend. May 19 - May 21 Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus Live! at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theatre and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book of the last decade by John Gray. May 19 - May 21 Spooky Empire at DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Spooky Empire has been delivering the best sights, sounds and screams to Halloween lovers since 2003. We feature an enormous room of vendors, a film and tattoo festival, music, celebrity speakers, and more to satiate even the most diehard aficionados of the spooky season! May 19 The Psychedelic Furs at Hard Rock Live Orlando The Psychedelic Furs come to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Tickets on sale now! May 19 Yacht Rock Revue: Reverse Sunset Tour at House of Blues Orlando Yacht Rock Revue: Reverse Sunset Tour comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! May 20 Beer 'Merica 2023 at Gaston Edwards Park America's Favorite Beer Fest, Beer ‘Merica, brings over 100 American craft brews and innovative brands to a single, beautiful, lakeside park in celebration of American Craft Beer Week on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Enjoy an afternoon with live music, delicious local food trucks, and limitless, complimentary craft brew samplings, and if so inclined, put on your most outrageous red and blue to whoop it up 'Merica-style! May 20 The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Steinmetz Hall What makes a monster, and what makes a man? This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a sweeping, grand-scale musical from Disney Theatrical, starring Michael James Scott and Derrick Davis, accompanied by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Based on the 1996 Disney film and Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame tells the story of Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bellringer of Notre Dame, and his desire to one day be a part of the outside world. When he summons the courage to attend the Feast of Fools, he meets Esmeralda, a compassionate gypsy who protects him from an angry mob. But at the same time, Quasimodo’s master, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, and the new captain of the guard, Phoebus de Martin, fall in love with the beautiful girl. Get details here. May 22 The Backseat Lovers: Waiting To Spill World Tour at House of Blues The Backseat Lovers: Waiting To Spill World Tour comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now! May 25 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts - Steinmetz Hall Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra since 1988 and spends over a third of the year on tour across the world. Featured in all aspects of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s programming, this remarkably versatile orchestra performs and leads educational events in New York, across the U.S. and around the globe; in concert halls; dance venues; jazz clubs; public parks; and with symphony orchestras; ballet troupes; local students; and an ever expanding roster of guest artists. Under Music Director Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performs a vast repertoire, from rare historic compositions to Jazz at Lincoln Center commissioned works, get details here. May 25 Stevie Nicks at Amway Center Following her highly successful 2022 tour, legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks announces additional 2023 dates. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-city tour launches on Wednesday, March 15 in Seattle, WA and includes a visit to Orlando’s Amway Center, Nicks’ only Florida show, on Thursday, May 25. May 26 - May 29 Memorial Day Weekend There is so much to do in Orlando for Memorial Day Weekend that we have compiled a complete guide with all the special events that are taking place throughout the weekend. Check out our guide to everything to do in Orlando for Memorial Day Weekend. May 28 Orlando Carnival Downtown at Lake Lorna Doone Park Orlando Carnival Downtown is back on Church Street, Downtown Orlando. Our parade kicks off down the streets of Church Street and goes down the street until it gets to Lake Lorna Doone Park where the Festival begins. 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As we run away from all the scares of spooky season in October, we look forward to having a holly jolly time here in Orlando as November rings in the start of the holiday season, and with so many events to be thankful for, check out our list! The Top Things To Do in Orlando this November WOW, October, was such a busy month full of amazing Halloween and Fall events here in Orlando, but just because all the spooky fun is behind us don't think that November is a quiet month here in Central Florida because now we head straight into the holiday season, oh and we still have some spooky fun, and fall festivities happening too! The theme parks will be decked out for the holidays with special events, parades, and after hours parties, we have Santa arriving this month, and it is of course Veteran's Day this month, plus we have so many local holiday events that whether you're visiting the area on vacation, or you're an Orlando local you won't be stuck for something special to do, so check out our list of the best things to do throughout the month of November, and enjoy. Happy November, Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays! MULTI-DAY EVENTS ONE DAY EVENTS REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS MULTI-DAY EVENTS Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Select Nights, Now - November 1, 2023 Get ready for a spooktacular celebration with plenty of tricks and treats at this year's Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, happening now through November 1, 2023. Enjoy spellbinding entertainment including shows, a parade, fireworks, Disney characters dressed in their Halloween best, and so much more. This limited-capacity, nighttime event starts at 7 pm and allows guests to experience shorter wait times on attractions, themed food and beverage and more Orlando Film Festival October 26 - November 2, 2023 The Orlando Film Festival is an immersive eight-day experience that includes more than 300 films and industry panels and workshops, all geared to the 300+ indie filmmakers and 12,000 in attendance. This years event takes place from October 26 - November 2, 2023, with nightly parties and a variety of professional activities encourage important networking opportunities. The festival culminates with an award ceremony featuring prizes valued at more than $1 million. Located in the heart of Orlando, the Orlando Film Festival is produced by working filmmakers and industry professionals. All film screenings are presented with Q&As and filmmakers experience an unprecedented career-enhancing connection to our community. Audiences and filmmakers get an immersive experience full of spirited Q&As, panel discussions, workshops and script reads with industry professionals from around the world. Halloween Horror Nights At Universal Orlando Resort Select Nights, Now - November 4, 2023 Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Orlando Resort is huge, its one of the biggest Halloween events in Florida, and features horror of all genres, from cinematic greats and crazed cult favorites to the park’s original abominations, and each year the legend grows and the experience reaches beyond your wildest nightmares. Halloween Horror Nights 32 includes 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones and live entertainment. This year's haunted houses include The Exorcist: Believer, Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count, Universal Monsters: Unmasked, Stranger Things 4, and The Last of Us.. Scream-A-Geddon Now - November 4, 2023 If you go down to the woods this spooky season your in for a horrific surprise... Scream-A-Geddon in Dade City is BACK! Spread across 20 acres in a remote corner of Pasco County, the scariest of horror parks, Scream-A-Geddon Horror Park has five haunted houses, a zombie paintball fight and monsters who can and will grab you! Scream-A-Geddon is only a miserable 1 hour, 30 minute drive from Orlando, and it is so worth it, if you dare.... This years event features the all new haunted house, Breach. Enter if you dare, but you may never come out, plus returning this year is fan favorite's, Rage 3D, Floodwater Bayou, Ravenhill Asylum, Demon's Revenge, and of course it wouldn't be Scream-A-Geddon without Zombie Paintball Assault!! Fear Reach Scream Park Select Nights, Now - November 4, 2023 Far Reach Ranch in Tavares is home to a brand new terrifying haunted attraction for 2023 called Fear Reach Scream Park. Fear Reach Scream Park will be open every Friday and Saturday from September 29 - November 4, plus Halloween night itself on October 31. Regular hours will be 7 pm - 12 am. This new haunted attraction has 3 haunted attractions, Grimoire Manor, Bloodline Barn, and Chainsaw Chase, then at Pitchfork Parlor you can enjoy spooky cocktails from the bar and live music featuring a punk/rockabilly band, plus try your hand at axe throwing and carnival games in Dr. Deviant’s Game Emporium! Sir Henry Haunted Trail Select Nights, Now - November 4, 2023 The one of a kind outdoor haunted attraction, Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail is celebrating 10 seasons of horror this spooky season, guests can expect an all new attraction - a haunted hayride, as well as brand new themes for every trail including the return of many fan favorite characters! This years event will run select nights from September 29 - November 4, and will feature 3 haunted experiences, Legends Of Halloween haunted hayride, 2 escape rooms, plus laser tag, and axe throwing. The three new trail for this years event are Tales Of The Dead, Wicked Waters and Moonlight Massacre. Sir Henry Haunted Trail is a horrific one hour drive from Orando in your doom buggy. The Haunting of River Ranch Every Fri/Sat, Now - November 4, 2023 Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is is back with bone-chilling excitement, as the resort hosts the second chapter of the annual The Haunting of River Ranch. From September 29 – November 4, 2023, guests of Westgate River Ranch and the public are invited to immerse themselves in The Haunting of River Ranch. This year's event features the Cowboy Adventure Park & Florida Fair, a haunted hayride and an all-new haunted house, intertwined with a captivating original narrative. Beach Nights at Aquatica Orlando Saturdays, October 28 - December 23, 2023 Every Saturday, beginning October 28, guests can visit Aquatica Orlando for daytime fun, and then when the sun goes down, guests can watch some of their favorite family-friendly holiday movies on the beach, and it’s all included with park admission. Guests are encouraged to bring a towel or take a seat in one of the many lounge chairs available and enjoy this special experience. Fresh popcorn, delicious food & snacks, hot chocolate, drinks and specialty cocktails will be available for purchase at Kura’s Beachside Panini and Motu’s Beach Bar. Beach Nights movie lineup includes: November 4 - The Muppet Christmas Carol November 11 - National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation November 18 - The Grinch (2018) November 25 - The Polar Express December 2 - Elf December 9 - The Santa Clause December 16 - The Polar Express December 23 - Elf The Addams Family School Edition – A New Musical November 2 - 4, 2023 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story about every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart, young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Central Florida International Auto Show November 2 - 5, 2023 New cars, trucks and SUVs will fill the Orange County Convention Center for the Central Florida International Auto Show! PlayFest November 3 - 4, 2023 Central Florida's largest professional theater company, Orlando Shakes, and The Arts Bridge Charity presents PlayFest 2023, a play-reading festival that helps to develop the works of six dynamic playwrights and their groundbreaking new plays. PlayFest 2023 which takes place at Orlando Shakes, will consist of six new play readings presented over two weekends, October 27 - 29 and November 3 - 4, 2023. During each reading, patrons will experience groundbreaking new works while participating in the creative process by sharing their reactions directly with the playwright and creative team at a post-show talkback. Single tickets are just $15 each per play reading. Plus, for just $20 more, join Orlando Shakes on Saturday, November 4 for a buffet-style dinner (catered by Pig Floyds) with select available playwrights and directors in-between readings that day! For more information or to order your tickets to PlayFest 2023, please call 407-447-1700 or visit here. 52nd Annual Fall Fiesta in the Park November 4 - 5, 2023 Orlando's longest-running tradition the Fall Fiesta in the Park returns to Lake Eola Park for its 52nd year! Celebrate the beauty of the season as hundreds of amazing artists and crafter booths with surround the park, plus enjoy a variety of food vendors, live entertainment, and a kid's zone. Nosf3ratu at The Ren Theater Now - November 5, 2023 Nosferatu is returning to Orlando for year 3! Renaissance Theatre Company have revealed that the re-re-vamped adult horror experience Nosferatu is back following a sold out run in 2022. This years experience has been totally re-vamped, so returning guests will join new patrons to experience it all for the first time. Every inch of the Ren's 15,468 square foot warehouse in Downtown Orlando will be converted into an exciting maze of elaborately designed shadowy scenes, with the audience moves from room to room, encountering performers behind every secret door. The great thing about this experience is that every guest has a unique experience, with the cast of 32 vampires leading the audience into hidden corners of the building, where they play out scary, and sexy scenarios during the 90-minute experience. One the experience is over, new this year is VBar, the sexy nightclub where thirsty vampires meet their prey opens late for a completely different experience. Sexy vampires, live entertainment, and bloody good cocktails. See the show, stay for the party. Nosferatu is for adults 18+ Strong sexuality including nudity. Sadism, blood, gore, and violent themes. Expect haze and fog, strobing and moving lights, complete darkness. Loud sounds and music throughout. Audience will move from space to space through dark corridors on foot. Check out rentheatre.com for details. Maker Faire Orlando November 4 - 5 Maker Faire Orlando is a non-profit, community-organized, celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music, and hands-on activities. The family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness returns Nov. 4 - 5, 2023 where people show what they are making and share what they are learning at the 11th annual event to be held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Individuals behind the exhibits are known as ‘makers’ and range from tech enthusiasts to crafters and scientists to garage tinkerers of all ages and backgrounds. The two-day event is expected to draw 15,000 attendees and includes 200+ exhibits, Power Racing, Combat Robots, Nerdy Derby, cosplay makers, and much more on display throughout three air-conditioned exhibit halls, as well as green spaces filled with hands-on activities, workshops, and competitions. Southern Hills Farm Fall Festival Thursday - Sunday, Now - November 12. 2023 The 8th Annual Fall Festival is happening at 16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714, each Thursday-Sunday between Sept. 23 and Nov. 12. Fall Festival Fun Includes: Kids Zone, 5-acre corn maze, farm wagon rides, yard games, U-pick sunflower and zinnia fields, pumpkin patch barn with a wide variety of beautiful and unique pumpkins of all sizes and colors, beautiful rooftop deck, picture perfect photo op areas for your fall family photos, and more! 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 has also welcomed back the popular Eat to the Beat Concert Series presented by Florida Blue Medicare at America Gardens Theatre. Bounce The City at The Florida Mall Weekends, Now - November 19, 2023 Bounce, slide and dance your way through a surreal, candy-colored wonderland featuring huge inflatables, silent disco dome, 600ft long obstacle course, giant ball pit, inflatable sports arena & more at Bounce The City at The Florida Mall.. With colorful characters & Instagrammable moments to be discovered at every turn, the mall is literally brought to life in this immersive, one of a kind experience that can be enjoyed by both the young, and the young at heart Annual Great Scott Farms Fall Festival Saturdays and Sundays, Now – November 26, 2023 At Great Scott Farms, 26216 County Road Mount Dora 32757, get lost in a huge 6.5 acre corn maze! Jump on a huge jumping pillow, slide down a 60ft super slide, play on the giant castle-like playground and much more! You can take an audio tour of the farm on the hay ride while learning about what they grow and their history. Check out their Market, Cafe, and food vendors. Holiday Lights at Island H20 Water Park November 8 - December 31, 2023 Island H20 Water Park has revealed that Holiday Nights, an exciting new island-themed holiday light spectacular will take place select nights at the Kissimmee water park from November 8 to December 31. This sparkling new event will feature countless twinkling lights, enchanting displays, live entertainment, and delightful treats, all while supporting a charitable cause. Visitors can look forward to hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights, themed displays, unique photo spots, live entertainment, and tantalizingly themed treats and gifts, all which will transform Island H2O Water Park into an extravaganza for the whole family. Tickets are available for purchase from Nov. 1 at Islando H2O Water Par for $34.99 per adult / $29.99 per child with a portion of proceeds supporting Kissimmee's Give Kids The World Village. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Select Nights, November 9 - December 22, 2023 One of Walt Disney World's favorite holiday tradition, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning to Magic Kingdom Park this year. On 25 select nights, Nov. 9 - Dec. 22, this separately ticketed event will welcome guests to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Magic Kingdom. Holiday magic is unwrapped with the return of festive favorites like the Christmas extravaganza stage show, “Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration,” the sparkling spectacular “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” and the merry must-see “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.” Guests can also look forward to enjoying some of their favorite classic and thrill attractions, including TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise, which will use a virtual queue* during the event. EDC Orlando November 10 - 12 EDC Orlando has become one of the biggest and best festivals in the Sunshine State, with Insomniac Events have put together a monster lineup for the festival's 12th edition, which once again takes over Tinker Field from November 10 - 12. Huge name headliners at this year EDC Orlando includes electronic music superstars Zedd, Armin van Buuren, Kaskade, Alison Wonderland, The Chainsmokers, Seven Lions, JOYRYDE, Deathpact, Dom Dolla and Excision and more! They'll throw down across four stages: kineticFIELD, circuitGROUNDS, neonGARDEN and stereoBLOOM. Elsewhere on the lineup is Afroki, the collaborative moniker of Afrojack and Steve Aoki. Meanwhile, house music fans can look forward to a huge b2b from Malaa and Wax Motif, who will perform a special sunset set. The same goes for both Alesso and deadmau5. SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration Select Dates, November 10 - December 31, 2023 SeaWorld Orlando’s award-winning Christmas Celebration returns with the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season. Included with theme park admission, the event transforms SeaWorld Orlando into a winter wonderland with more than 3 million sparkling lights. Enjoy all the family-friendly holiday entertainment, from the iconic Sea of Trees that dance to music as they light up the central lagoon, to delicious holiday treats. Experience fan-favorite holiday shows and seasonal entertainment throughout the park. And be sure to stay late to finish your evening with an impressive holiday firework show. A Swingin' Christmas: The Holiday Music of Tony Bennett November 10 - 19 & November 30 - December 16, 2023 Southeastern Regional Premiere at The Winter Park Playhouse! Ring in the holidays with this unforgettable evening of quintessential Tony Bennett! Featuring eighteen holiday classic holiday tunes plus the standards that made Bennett famous like "I Wanna Be Around," "The Good Life," "Rags to Riches" and of course Tony's signature song, "I Left Heart in San Francisco." Grab your friends and family and celebrate the season Tony Bennett style! Festival of the Trees at Orlando Museum of Art November 10 - 19, 2023 Don’t miss Council of 101’s 37th annual Festival of Trees, at the Orlando Museum of Art, inviting guests to enter a charming, wooded wonderland to kick off the Christmas season. During Festival of Trees, general admission ticket holders will enjoy enchanting décor, more than 30 designer-decorated trees, exceptional gingerbread houses and wreaths. Visitors will also participate in the crowd favorite Entertaining and Design tablescapes raffle, Silent Auction, photo ops with Santa and more. In addition, there will be a holiday shopping experience in our Toyland, pop-up Boutique as well as live entertainment throughout the event. A variety of special events, including the Opening Night Party, Breakfast with Santa, and a children’s Reindeer Romp party will add a special holiday touch to this year’s Festival of Trees. Weekday events will include Seniors Day and a Military Appreciation Day. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic November 10 - November 11, 2023 The much loved Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic will return for its 14th year this November, treating guests to a street party festival with unlimited food and beverage tastings at diverse food stations, featuring unlimited culinary selections from the hotel’s award-winning restaurants, and wine, beer and other sips from around the world. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic takes place this year on Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11, 2023, and tickets are on sale now! Set outside among the scenic ambiance of the resort, the event features live music, over 20+ food stations, 100+ beverage selections and immersive themed areas, such as the beer garden and the bubble lounge. Stroll the causeway where you will be tempted with a diverse selection of delectable delights prepared by the resorts award-winning chefs. The Holidays At Magic Kingdom November 11 - December 31, 2023 Get wrapped up in all things merry and bright, with sensational sights and holiday delights. The Magic Kingdom, truly is extra magical during the holidays, with beautiful decor, festive entertainment, and extra jolly eats and treats. Highlights this holiday season includes: NEW! Frozen Holiday Surprise – Gather ‘round Cinderella Castle for a dazzling new experience that will illuminate the castle like never before—featuring Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and the Snowgies! Seasonal Décor – Discover oh-so-jolly holiday trimmings and touches along Main Street, U.S.A. and throughout the park. Jingle Cruise – During the holiday season, the beloved Jungle Cruise undergoes a yuletide transformation. It’s a festive-yet-familiar adventure from stem to stern! Meet Santa - During the Holiday Week and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party you can meet Santa at the Liberty Square Gazebo. The Holidays At Disney’s Hollywood Studios November 11 - December 31, 2023 Embark on yuletide adventures in a park full of entertainment and thrills. Decor at Hollywood Studios includes SANTA GERTIE! There are also oversized Christmas ornaments in Echo Lake, as well as a giant Christmas tree, and other decor. You will also discover vintage inspired decor on Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, with snow falling along Sunset Boulevard. Highlights include: For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration – Enjoy an unforgettable holiday finale featuring everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf. Minnie's Holiday Dine at Hollywood & Vine – See Minnie Mouse and her pals during an oh-so-merry meal. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Toy Story Land Characters in Holiday Attire – See some Pixar pals decked out for the season. Disney Jollywood Nights November 11 - December 20, 2023 Disney Jollywood Nights is a new, separately ticketed event taking place at Disney's Hollywood Studios, from 8:30 pm - 12:30 am on 10 select nights November 11 - December 20, 2023. Get ready to dress in your holiday glam best or festive flair, dance the night away to merry mashups, indulge in divine treats and bubbling spirits, and snap selfies with iconic characters during this new festive event. For an extra dose of cheer, the party wraps with the return of the nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” Holidays At Disney Springs November 11 - December 30, 2022 Enjoy a host of holiday-themed activities and savor the comforting flavors of the season while shopping for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list! Highlights Include: Meet Santa and enjoy festive holiday tunes with live musical performances and DJs. Plus, encounter Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers and Snowflake Skaters. Discover Christmas around every corner, as you come across a collection of elaborately decorated Disney Christmas trees throughout the neighborhoods of Disney Springs. Flurries are in the forecast for Disney Springs Town Center. In the evenings, delight in a magical snowfall, adding an extra touch of wonder to your holiday shopping. Christmas Town At Busch Gardens Tampa November 13, 2023 to January 4, 2024 Celebrate the year with holiday cheer & gather with family and friends to create merry memories. Experience the joy of the season up close with animal encounters, thrilling rides, holiday inspired culinary delights and festive shows like Christmas on Ice. Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! November 13 - December 23, 2023 Ring in the holiday season at Orlando Family Stage with Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Junie B. Jones, First-Grader, is super-excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing-Along and Secret Santa gift exchange at her school. Too bad tattletale May keeps ruining all of Junie B.’s fun. So, when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa, she comes up with the perfect plan to teach her nemesis a lesson! But will the Christmas spirit of peace and goodwill interfere before she can give you-know-who what she deserves? Holidays At Universal Orlando Resort November 17 - December 31 Anyone can “Ho-ho-ho” and “Fa-la-la” for the holidays. But if you want to scream, laugh and shout your jingle bells off, you’ve got to awesome up your season with Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort. Join the celebration of Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter as Hogwarts castle lights up for the holidays and festive decor brightens up the streets of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Enjoy a hot Butterbeer while both the Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees put a holiday spin on their performances. Larger-than-life balloons float through the streets of Universal Studios Florida in Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, along with appearances by the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me and some of your favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar films. Get together with the resident Whos in Universal’s Islands of Adventure, where you can enjoy the music and fun of The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular starring the Grinch. Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, Part of Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort There are even more festivities in store around every corner of Universal Orlando Resort. You’ll find tasty holiday food and drinks, character encounters and more. And to top it all off, you’ll want to stay at one of Universal’s spectacular hotels, where you’ll find even more themed food, decorations and festivities. From breathtaking hotels to Universal CityWalk to thrill-packed theme parks, it’s the biggest, loudest, awesomest celebration of the season. And it’s only at Universal Orlando Resort, with all festivities included with park admission. Ice at Gaylord Palms Resort November 17, 2023 - January 3, 2024 There's no better way to celebrate the holidays than by gathering your family for Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. Step into a wonderland carved by expert artisans out of 2 million pounds of colorful ice with a dazzling display of larger-than-life sculptures, thrilling ice slides, and awe-inspiring tunnels. This must do holiday event in Central Florida will feature Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang, who will be the stars of this year's holiday celebration as ICE! returns for 2023. In addition to the ICE! attraction, a sleigh-full of events and activities will be featured across the 64-acre resort. Christmas shows and activities are presented in the atrium, while parts of the convention center transform into Alpine Village, a bustling, holiday hamlet with Bavarian-style storefronts, immersive activities and one of Florida’s largest Christmas shops. Holinights Celebrations Select Nights, November 17 - December 25, 2023 The holidays are coming, and at the popular Promenade at Sunset Walk in Kissimmee, the Holinights are on the way too, bringing non stop holiday fun and entertainment. The popular entertainment, shopping and dining destination, is hosting several holiday events throughout the festive season including Holinights on select nights from 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm Holinights Celebration features Santa Claus, Mischievous Elves, Towering Toy Soldiers, Live Music & Tree Lighting Nightly, Snow Ball Fights with the Mischievous Elves, Holiday Craft & Street Markets, Car Shows & More! Dazzling Lights at Leu Gardens November 17, 2023 - January 6, 2024 Produced by Creative City Project, Dazzling Nights is back for its third year — and this time, it will be bigger and even more interactive. The all-ages holiday event transforms the 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens into a stunning winter wonderland featuring a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures. Highlights include a 70' long candy cane path, giant neon flowers, a brand new laser light show with live singers, meet and greet characters in an icy world, a giant, inflatable play area with a chimney slide, and so much more! Magic of Lights Daytona November 17 - December 31, 2023 This holiday season, Daytona International Speedway will transform into a winter wonderland during the Magic of Lights. Featuring more than 1 million lights, the holiday drive-thru tradition takes place in Daytona Beach on Florida’s east coast. St. Augustine Nights of Lights November 18, 2023 - January 31, 2024 The Nights of Lights Festival turns the city of St. Augustine into a dazzling holiday display, shining bright with more than 3 million lights adorning every corner of the historic district for two months. During the seasonal display, businesses downtown stay open later, letting you dine in view of the lights and browse the shops of the decorated buildings. Colorful Christmas at Crayola Experience November 18, 2023 - January 7, 2024 Experience the holidays Crayola-style at Colorful Christmas, hosted by Crayola Experience at The Florida Mall. Can you help Santa and his friends save the holiday? Enjoy some SNOWtastic adventures as you go! Meet animatronic Christmas characters and listen to them tell stories as you solve their riddles. Step inside a life-sized snowglobe, watch a light show starring Scarlet and her singing reindeer friends. All while crafting unique gifts from the heart! Enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! All included in general admission. Pink November 18 - 19, 2023 P!nk, the multi-platinum and Grammy-winning artist, is set to bring her electrifying TRUSTFALL Tour to Amway Center starting Saturday, November 18. The Holidays At EPCOT November 24 through December 30, 2023 Embrace holiday traditions from around the world and delight in the telling of the Christmas story. Highlights include: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth – Be immersed in the wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the season from November 24 through December 30, 2023! Savor treasured recipes from around the globe at Holiday Kitchens. And embark on a journey with Holiday Storytellers sharing holiday traditions from around the world. Candlelight Processional – Hear the stirring story of Christmas presented by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by an orchestra and massed choir. More Holiday Entertainment – Watch as Holiday Storytellers bring beloved traditions such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year and more to life! Witness stories told through music and dance, with performers in traditional costumes—November 24 to December 30, 2023. Holidays At LEGOLAND Florida Resort Select Days, November 24 - December 31, 2023 At LEGOLAND Florida Resort, this jolly time of year features a giant LEGO Christmas tree, unforgettable seasonal shows, holiday characters, special treats, LEGO activities, twinkling lights and more during Holidays at LEGOLAND! Oh and as extra special gift, this festive event is included in general admission! Highlights include: Visit the Holiday Village Postal Service to send your letters to LEGO Santa, Rock around the giant LEGO tree to holiday tunes, Take “elfies” with your favorite holiday LEGO Characters, And don't miss ringing in the new year with colorful bursts of LEGO bricks fireworks over Lake Eloise at an earlier, kid-friendly, celebration time. Moonshine & Mistletoe: An Appalachian Christmas Tale November 24 - December 23, 2023 The Ballards, Lessy Boy and Curleen, welcome family and friends into their Appalachian mountain home to celebrate Christmas Day. In the midst of the Great Depression, they have no gifts to exchange, but instead, they share their love of Appalachian hymns and carols. Unexpectedly, the Ballard’s son who’d left the fold to escape a certain fate in the coal mines returns to make amends with his parents. With him is his very-soon-to-be-a-mother wife. Though Curleen seems incapable of negotiating a peaceful reconciliation with her son, a Christmas miracle opens up a new possibility of forgiveness. Moonshine & Mistletoe at the Winter Garden Theater is a musical valentine to a bygone era and is a wholesome holiday theatrical event for the entire family. Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration November 24 - November, 26, 2023 Free admission throughout the weekend at The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. Live music from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 24. Now Snowing In Celebration November 25 - December 31, 2023 Now Snowing, Central Florida’s original and premier Snowing event is celebrating 25 years this year, offering one of the area’s only synthetic ice rinks, special community performances by some of the area’s top young talent, and special concert events throughout the season. Now Snowing is a month-long Winter Wonderland Spectacular featuring strolling Charles Dickens style Carolers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, train rides, ice skating, and nightly snowfall at 6, 7, 8, 9pm. It’s a true throwback to the traditional family style holiday. FusionFest November 25 - 26, 2023 Taking place over Thanksgiving weekend, FusionFest is one of our most unique cultural celebrations, presenting a microcosm of the whole world in the heart of downtown Orlando. In addition to a cornucopia of dishes from around the globe, it features experiences and contests celebrating music, dance, visual arts, spoken word, games and interactive activities, all designed to honor each person’s heritage while exploring how we influence each other and create our own unique identity. Representing more than 110 different global cultures, FusionFest is free to attend, with food, beverages and merchandise available for purchase. It’s held at the open-air Seneff Arts Plaza at downtown’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. A Christmas Carol November 30 - December 24, 2023 Back by popular demand, the story of the ghosts of Christmas, Tiny Tim, and Scrooge’s redemption graces the Margeson Theater again at Orlando Shakes! Enjoy fresh hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies at intermission and hear gorgeous carols. It’s fun for the whole family! Order your tickets today for A Christmas Carol. Live on-stage at Orlando Shakes. Outdoor Ice Skating at Melia Orlando Now - January 4, 2024 Meliá Orlando Celebration has partnered with Glice to install a 38’ x 38’ rink next to the main lobby entrance that requires no water energy or carbon emissions. A sustainable alternative to traditional ice rinks, Glice Eco-Rink uses synthetic ice panels for year-round family fun. The rink is open to the public Oct. 15, 2023 through Jan. 3, 2024 from 4 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person for both adults and children and includes a pair of skates. Tickets are sold on-site at the rink. ONE DAY EVENTS George Thorogood & The Destroyers November 1, 2023 George Thorogood & The Destroyers: Bad All Over the World - 50 Years of Rock, performing live at Hard Rock Cafe & Live Orlando. Dave Chapelle November 2, 2023 Comedian Dave Chapelle is bringing his comedy show, “Dave Chappelle Live” to Orlando and will be at Amway Center on November 2! Downtown Orlando Field Day November 2, 2023 Get ready for an action-packed journey down memory lane at Downtown Orlando Field Day! We’ve cranked up the fun by infusing classic field day games with a local, Orlando-centric twist. Join in on four epic challenges that’ll transport you back to the days of nostalgic fun. Compete for a chance to win your team the coveted Key to the City in our thrilling Tug of War finale and claim ultimate bragging rights! 22nd Annual Taste of Thornton Park November 2, 2023 22nd Annual Food & Libations tasting event. Enjoy a spectacular evening under the stars with tastings from local restaurants. Located in the street (Hyer and Washington St.) at the beautiful 4 Rivers Fountain. Music will be presented by our local DJ. Visit www.thorntonpark.org for more event information. Taste of Baldwin Park Food & Wine November 2, 2023 Your invited - Join Taste of Baldwin Park, Orlando's Best Foodie Event! This event offers something for everyone! Foodies & Wine lovers bring your friends! Sip & savor your way through Taste's 45+ vendors while enjoying great music from "The Buzzcatz" 9-piece party band on stage lakeside! Dane Cook: The Perfectly Shattered Tour November 3, 2023 Dane Cook comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Larry Fleet Live: The Fall Tour November 3, 2023 Larry Fleet Live comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. The Blues Is Alright Tour November 3, 2023 The Blues Is Alright Tour debuts in Orlando at Addition Financial Arena on Friday, November 3rd at 8:00pm. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by King George, Tucka, Pokey Bear, Lenny Williams, Theodis Ealey and Melvia “Chick” Rodgers. Connor Smith: Creek Will Rise Tour November 4, 2023 Connor Smith comes to House of Blues Orlando. Sunshine Reggae Festival November 4, 2023 Get Ready to Feel the Reggae Vibes at the Sunshine Reggae Festival! Are you ready to groove to the rhythm of reggae, savor mouth-watering Caribbean cuisine, and soak in the sunshine? The Sunshine Reggae Festival is back, and it's going to be an unforgettable day of fun and relaxation that you won't want to miss. The Interrupters November 5, 2023 The Interrupters come to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Casselberry Food & Wine Festival November 6, 2023 Head to the 13th annual 2023 Casselberry Chamber Food & Wine Festival for a fun night of food, drinks, and entertainment! Your ticket includes samples from over 20 + local restaurants, breweries, wineries, and so much more! DJ Johnny Velvet will be there for your musical entertainment and requests. Official EDC Pre-Party with deadmau5 November 9, 2023 Join the Official EDC Pre-Party with deadmau5 at The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull November 9, 2023 Three incredible superstars are joining forces for an epic night of music! Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Pitbull are coming to Amway Center with the highly-anticipated Trilogy Tour on November 9! Pop Evil: Flesh & Bone Tour November 9, 2023 Pop Evil: Flesh & Bone Tour Presented by WJRR comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Stavros Halkias: The Fat Rascal Tour November 9, 2023 Stavros Halkias: The Fat Rascal Tour comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Bullet For My Valentine November 10, 2023 Bullet For My Valentine comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando with special guests Of Mice & Men & Vended. Official EDC Afterparty with Subtronics November 10, 2023 Join the Official EDC Afterparty with Subtronics at The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Niko Moon November 10, 2023 Niko Moon comes to House of Blues Orlando. Official EDC Afterparty with Excision November 11, 2023 Join the Official EDC Afterparty with Excision at The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Gasolina Party November 11, 2023 Gasolina Party comes to House of Blues Orlando. Home of the Brave November 11, 2023 Home of the Brave returns on Saturday, Nov. 11 in Lake Nona Town Center to honor local service men and women. Kick-off the special night of honor, remembrance and gratitude with the Honors Ceremony featuring an Honor Guard presentation, singers and musicians, special guests and local elected officials, followed by the Patriotic Parachute Team, illuminated by red and blue flares, descending from the sky Orlando Korea Festival November 11, 2023 Don't miss this opportunity to experience all things Korean such as THE annual K-Pop contest, “hanbok” try-ons, Korean drum show & fan dance, cultural exhibition, merchandise, games, and, of course Korean food at The Orlando Korea Festival. Streetlight Manifesto November 11, 2023 Streetlight Manifesto comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Wicked World Orlando 2023 November 11, 2023 Unleash your imagination and bring your childhood fairytale characters to life at Wicked World Orlando 2023. This is a celebration of fantasy cosplay including cosplay contests, immersive performances & workshops, merchants from around Florida and activities for families. EDC Official Closing Party with The Chainsmokers November 12, 2023 Join the EDC Official Closing Party with The Chainsmokers at The Vanguard in downtown Orlando. Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert November 12, 2023 Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert includes all the music of the Academy Award®-winning film, including iconic hits like “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure” performed live. Live characters do not appear in this event. Fans are encouraged to dress up as Mirabel, Luisa, Isabela, or any of their favorite characters from the film and to use their voices to transform the Walt Disney Theater into one big celebration of the Madrigal family. John Waite November 12, 2023 John Waite comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Orlando Japan Festival November 12, 2023 At Orlando Japan Festival you can experience authentic Japanese music, dance and other entertainments. Of course, there are variety of Japanese foods and drinks as well. It almost feels like you’re transported to one of those local festivals in Japan. Phoenix November 12, 2023 Phoenix comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Bush: Nowhere To Go But Everywhere Tour November 14, 2023 Bush comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Pierce the Veil: The Jaws of Life Tour November 14, 2023 Pierce the Veil: The Jaws of Life Tour comes to House of Blues Orlando. Romeo Santos November 14, 2023 Get ready to dance the night away as the King of Bachata, Romeo Santos, takes the stage at Amway Center! Dylan Scott November 17, 2023 Dylan Scott comes to House of Blues Orlando. Jingle Eve November 18, 2023 It’s the most wonderful time of the year… it’s Jingle Eve! Get ready for the BEST party of the year for more than 20 years running. Jingle Eve is the annual kickoff of the Orlando holiday season. Spanning stretches of Orange Avenue and Virginia Drive, as well as Gaston Edwards Park, families and adults alike find no shortage of yuletide festivities. From beer gardens to music, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, a children’s holiday village, and special event promotions by Ivanhoe Village retailers, restaurants, and bars, the evening culminates with fireworks displayed high above the shores of Lake Ivanhoe. Jingle Eve is free and open to the public, with the exception of a premium “12 Wines of Christmas” walk. 2023 Florida Blue Florida Classic November 18, 2023 Don't fumble the ball, and come out to Camping World Stadium on November 18th for the Florida Blue Florida Classic game. Watch the B-CU Wildcats and FAMU Rattlesnakes battle it out on the field during their annual rivalry game at a neutral site. Lake Nona Jazz Festival November 18, 2023 Lake Nona Jazz Festival, Immerse yourself in the smooth melodies of Lake Nona’s first-ever Jazz Fest! With three stages hosting live music performances by local jazz musicians, this event promises to be a soulful and rhythm-filled experience for all attendees. This event is free and open to the public. Central Winds Music Festival November 19, 2023 The Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce and the City of Winter Springs proudly produce and host the 1st Annual Central Winds Music Festival. Mammoth WVH November 23, 2023 Mammoth WVH: The Mammoth II Tour Presented by WJRR comes to House of Blues Orlando. Light Up Eustis November 24, 2023 This free party to celebrate the holiday lights of Eustis brings Santa and Mrs. Claus to downtown for Light Up Eustis, along with real reindeer, live music, food vendors and more. 5 to 9 p.m. This year there will also be snow and a 75′ snow slide for the kids. Mora November 24, 2023 Mora comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. George Lopez November 25, 2023 George Lopez comes to Hard Rock Live Orlando. Hot Mulligan November 25, 2023 Hot Mulligan comes to House of Blues Orlando. Myke Towers November 25, 2023 Announcing the latest tour from Myke Towers! La Vida es Una Tour 2023 live at Amway Center. Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Home for the Holidays November 25, 2023 Experience a reimagined and lively Home for the Holidays under the baton of Assistant Conductor Mauricio Céspedes-Rivero. A perfect way to ring in your holiday season with friends and family with holiday favorites, singers, and a few new holiday surprises. A Voctave Christmas November 26, 2023 Vocal ensemble sensation Voctave returns to Steinmetz Hall with the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra to kick off the most wonderful time of the year. Manchester Orchestra November 26, 2023 Manchester Orchestra comes to House of Blues Orlando at Disney Springs. Aqua November 28, 2023 Aqua comes to House of Blues Orlando. Christmas in the Park November 30, 2023 Each year, the Morse Museum helps launch the holiday season in Winter Park when it lights up Tiffany windows in Central Park and presents the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble in concert. This November is the 45th annual celebration of Christmas in the Park. Christmas in the Park was started by Hugh and Jeannette McKean, the Morse Museum’s benefactors, in 1979 as a way to share a part of their rare Tiffany collection with the public in an informal setting. REGULAR WEEKLY EVENTS Sunset Walk Fired-up Fridays Every Friday Friday nights, the Promenade at Sunset Walk presents Fired-Up Fridays, a free Car & Truck Show event with all makes, models, and years welcome of show car quality. Featuring music by DJ Scotty B and Company, plus the very best regional live bands. 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 will begin at 3:00pm and the qualifications are show-quality muscle and factory-performance cars from 1964 and newer and classics from 1985 and older. Cars will cruise at 8:30pm . Art After Dark in Lake Nona Every Friday Every Friday night, Art After Dark takes over Lake Nona Town Center from 6 pm. Art After Dark is a perfect evening out for the whole family, enjoy a stroll through the Town Center as you explore hand crafted artisan products, and tasty cuisine. Be sure to grab a glass a wine, stay a while to enjoy the art displayed on the six story art installation, The Beacon. 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 right in front of your eyes with the help of the audience’s suggestions and participation. Appropriate for all ages. 7 pm. King Of The Hill at SAK Comedy Lab Every Friday and Saturday In this knockdown, drag-out comedy battle, a cast of our 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! 9 pm. Saturday Nite Classic Car Show & Cruise at Old Town 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 and all cars registered can participate. The Classic Car Show is free for participants and free for the public to attend. It’s the perfect outing for families of every generation, young and old, to enjoy. 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. Throughout the evening, find your favorite restaurants and shops at the Promenade at Sunset Walk. 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. Weekly Orlando Area Farmers Markets 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 9am-1:30pm 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 to 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 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 a.m. to 2 p.m 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 a.m. to 2 p.m. Downtown Mount Dora Village Market Mount Dora’s open-air Mount Dora Village Market in Sunset Park is open Sundays from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm offering fresh products from over 50 market vendors. For the latest news and information from throughout Central Florida, here at Gotta Go Orlando we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date with us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, for the best of Orlando.

Join JoJo's at The Pointe Orlando this Holiday Season for Holiday Cocktails, Ornament Painting, Holly Jolly Mixology, and Gingerbread House Decorating! You'll Have A Very Merry Time! Looking for something fun and different to do for a holiday date night or girls night out? JoJo's ShakeBAR have the perfect night out in the heart of International Drive. JoJo's is decked out for the holidays with fun decor and thousands of sparking lights, and of course you gotta try JoJo's Winter Wonderland specialty items! From the Winter Wonderland Biggie Shake, To Festive Cocktails, and The Peppermint Party Hot Chocolate, there's something magical or everyone. Plus, JoJo's is offering a variety of holiday activities including, A Festive Evening Of Holly Jolly Mixology, Ornament Painting, and Gingerbread House Decorating! Ornament Painting Dive headfirst into the heart of the holiday season with Ornament Painting at JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando. Unleash your creativity as you paint and make memories one ornament at a time. Each guest will receive an ornament & be provided painting supplies during their reservation. Winter Wonderland Specials include Santa's Milk & Cookie Flight, Festive Cocktails, Spiked Ciders, and of course, our Famous Winter Wonderland Shake & Peppermint Party Hot Chocolate. Available November 13th through January 12th at JoJo's Orlando Location. Gingerbread House Decorating Gingerbread House Decorating is the perfect way to celebrate the festive season with family and friends. Guests will receive a gingerbread house to decorate do-it-yourself style, while they enjoy a main entree and an over-the-top Biggie Shake all in one perfectly wrapped package! Ticket Includes: Gingerbread House Decorating Supplies One Main Entree Per Guest One Biggie Shake Per Guest Limited Space Available. Holly Jolly Mixology at JoJo's Orlando! Join a festive evening of mixology at JoJo's Orlando! Get into the holiday spirit as the talented bartenders serve up & teach guests to make The Polar Espresso Martini & Santa's Sangria. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or simply looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for you! Enjoy Small Bites & Diner Classics During Your Visit with 20% Off Your Bill. Fro more details, and to book these experiences, click here. JoJo's ShakeBAR is the next-generation restaurant and bar, serving 80s and 90s nostalgia, diner fare, hand-crafted cocktails, decadent desserts, and of course, its over-the-top Biggie Shakes. The modern, yet familiar, diner experience is grounded in nostalgia and focuses on creative desserts and elevated diner favorites. JoJo’s invites friends and families to transport back to the 80s and 90s with vintage tongue-in-cheek details and nods to Central Florida’s iconic attractions, famous faces, and world-class hospitality with a custom mural on an entire wall of the restaurant. JoJo’s isn’t like other diners. The focus is the specialty cocktail program, a very pointed whiskey selection, and the best two draught beers around that rotate seasonally. Spirits may be added to all shakes and hot chocolates such as BACARDÍ rum, Jameson Irish whiskey, and Kahlúa coffee liqueur to name a few. Guests may opt for a center table to dine under JoJo’s signature glittering disco ball as bright pink neon clouds ‘drip’ from the ceiling, grab a seat at the Pastry Bar and enjoy a swing-out stool while watching JoJo’s chocolatiers dip gourmet treats, or stop by the walk-up window for treats on the go. You will discover JoJo’s located on the lower level of Pointe Orlando. Learn more at www.jojosshakebar.com/orlando. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando.