Orlando Events

January

Capital One Bowl

College football takes center stage in Orlando as the SEC champion takes on the Big Ten Champion in the Capitol One Bowl on New Year's Day at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. A couple days before, the Florida Citrus Day Parade happens and there is all kinds of fun associated with the excitement of floats, kicking off the big game to come.

Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities

This African-American festival celebrates the visual arts, poetry, dance, and gospel as well as R and B music. Eatonville is the location for this annual event.

Walt Disney World Marathon

This Disney sponsored marathon is a 26.2 mile race adventure which takes place in all 4 Walt Disney World Theme Parks. There is also a 5K race, a half marathon,a relay, kids' races, and a heatlh and fitness expo.

February

Silver Spurs Rodeo

Come and watch pro rodeo riders who are on the pro circuit compete and get judged on how long they can keep from being bucked off. Steer wrestling, roping, barrel racing and a calf scramble are all popular events. This rodeo is held in Kissimmee at the Silver Spurs Arena.

February - March

Seaworlds Bands Brew and BBQ

Four weekends of food and fun are featured at SeaWorld. Paid admission to the park on these days include big name country music concerts. Also available are an all-you-can-eat BBQ buffet and 50 domestic and international craft beers.

February - April

Universal Studios Mardi Gras

Major concerts, a parade winding through the theme park, French Quarter food and BEADS!

March

Arnold Palmer Invitational

If you want to see some of the most talented pro golfers, head to Bay Hill Club for this prestigious annual tournament.

Wintetr Park Sidewalk Art Festival

Held in downtown Winter Park in Central Park, this juried festival represents the best art forms anywhere. The fest draws about 350,000 people who enjoy browsing pottery, painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, and jewelry. A Kids Workshop offers hands-on activities which encourage your childrens' creative potential.

Florida Music Festival

This is an enormous rock festival in downtown Orlando,  featuring 250 bands on 15 stages! There is not only music to dive into but also music videos and documentaries, forming the Indy Film Jam. You will find a huge selection of vintage concert posters that are displayed by the Rock Art Walk, and some of the big-name guests in the past have been Third Eye Blind, Flogging Molly, Seven Mary Three, Big 10-4 and Mofro.

March - May

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Enjoy food, fun, flowers, greenhouse tours and more botanical wonders at this annual festival. Special coordinating events are held throughout EPCOT during the fest.

April

Fiesta in the Park

This annual arts and crafts show is held in downtown Orlando at Lake Eola Park.

May

Central Florida Home and Garden Show

Exhibits featuring home improvement and gardening shows are featured at this annual show, found at the Orange County Convention Center. You can talk with professionals and experts in various fields, along with enjoy appearances by a celebrity or two.

July

Annual Celebrity Mascot Games

Over 30 mascots compete in the craziest and wackiest games you have ever seen! Over 15,000 attendees will see who will be king this year. Venues include Stetson University and the Amway Center.

September

Annual Night of Joy

Make your way to Disney's Magic Kingdom for a night filled with spiritual inspiration with performances by top names in Christian music.

September - October

Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween Party

Located in Disney's Magic Kingdom Park, children and adults will find some wholesome Halloween fun with trick-or-treating, a parade and fantastic fireworks.

September - November

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Taste test food and wine from around the world, including South Africa, Italy, Russia, and Ireland. The fest also offers celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, dinner concerts, entertainment, and casual food marketplaces.

November

Festival of Trees

Make your way to the Orlando Museum of Art where you can feast your eyes on elaborately decorated trees, enjoy listening to wonderful carolers and play with your kids at Toyland.

Fiesta in the Park

At Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, patrons will find family events and more than 600 arts and crafts booths.

December

Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party

Enjoy fireworks, a parade, and so much more under the stars!