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Orlando January Events
Capital One Bowl: get tickets to the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1st to see two top-ranked football teams battle on the field.
COMPUSA Florida Citrus Bowl: get tickets to the Florida Citrus Bowl to see the 2nd place finishers from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten compete for the title of COMPUSa Florida Citrus Bowl champion.
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights: five million holiday lights that turn the entire backlot at the Disney-MGM Studios into a winter wonderland. Guests to the theme park may stroll through the sparkling scenery, soaking in the beauty of the multi-colored bulbs and intricate ornaments
Walt Disney World's Indy 200: Walt Disney World Speedway in late January. Indy Style race cars.
Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities: Over 100,000 visitors each year come to this African-American festival. Here you'll find drawings, visual arts, gospel and R&B music, modern dance and poetry.
COMPUSA Florida Citrus Bowl: get tickets to the Florida Citrus Bowl to see the 2nd place finishers from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten compete for the title of COMPUSa Florida Citrus Bowl champion.
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights: five million holiday lights that turn the entire backlot at the Disney-MGM Studios into a winter wonderland. Guests to the theme park may stroll through the sparkling scenery, soaking in the beauty of the multi-colored bulbs and intricate ornaments
Walt Disney World's Indy 200: Walt Disney World Speedway in late January. Indy Style race cars.
Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities: Over 100,000 visitors each year come to this African-American festival. Here you'll find drawings, visual arts, gospel and R&B music, modern dance and poetry.
Orlando February Events
Mount Dora Arts Festival: Venture to Mount Dora Center for the Arts to see the works of more than 300 artists, performers, shops, and games.
Houston Astros Spring Training: Osceola County Stadium is host to the training camp for this National League Central Division baseball team.
Silver Spurs Rodeo: Mid-February. Attracting the PRCA's top 40 cowboys, this is the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi.
Florida Fun Fest: What Cola-Cola and other soda-related collectors would call heaven. Held in nearby Altamonte Springs.
Civitan Silent and Art Auction: Visit the Farmers Market in Winter Park to win large raffle prizes, buy artwork, and enjoy the hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Central Florida Fair: Late February. Featuring carnival rides and games, food, exhibits, music, and more.
Houston Astros Spring Training: Osceola County Stadium is host to the training camp for this National League Central Division baseball team.
Silver Spurs Rodeo: Mid-February. Attracting the PRCA's top 40 cowboys, this is the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi.
Florida Fun Fest: What Cola-Cola and other soda-related collectors would call heaven. Held in nearby Altamonte Springs.
Civitan Silent and Art Auction: Visit the Farmers Market in Winter Park to win large raffle prizes, buy artwork, and enjoy the hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Central Florida Fair: Late February. Featuring carnival rides and games, food, exhibits, music, and more.
Orlando March Events
Bach Festival: Early March. Located in Rollins College.
Kissimmee Blue Grass Festival: Silver Spurs Arena in early March. Four day event featuring bluegrass gospel music, arts and crafts.
Kissimmee/Kiwanis Bluegrass Festival: Bluegrass festivities in Osceola Heritage Park
St. Patrick's Day Party: Hop on down to Pleasure Island in Downtown Disney for an Irish-themed extravaganza.
Florida Film Festival: a moviegoer's delight held every March in Enzian Theater.
International Orchid Fair: World of Orchids in mid-March. Thousands of orchids from all over the world.
Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival: Thousands vie for 275 positions in this prestigious sidewalk art fair held in Winter Park's Central Park.
Kissimmee Blue Grass Festival: Silver Spurs Arena in early March. Four day event featuring bluegrass gospel music, arts and crafts.
Kissimmee/Kiwanis Bluegrass Festival: Bluegrass festivities in Osceola Heritage Park
St. Patrick's Day Party: Hop on down to Pleasure Island in Downtown Disney for an Irish-themed extravaganza.
Florida Film Festival: a moviegoer's delight held every March in Enzian Theater.
International Orchid Fair: World of Orchids in mid-March. Thousands of orchids from all over the world.
Winter Park Sidewalk Arts Festival: Thousands vie for 275 positions in this prestigious sidewalk art fair held in Winter Park's Central Park.
Orlando April Events
Marshmallow Drop: Children aged 4-12 go to Barnett Park every year as a helicopter drops loads of marshmallows onto the field.
Spring Fiesta: Lake Eola during early April. Outdoor fun and family activities.
International Fringe Festival: Mid-April. Hundreds of theatrical performances take place at several locations in downtown Orlando.
International Flower & Garden Festival: Epcot from Mid-April to May. The annual festival features colorful gardens, topiaries, and spectacular horticulture displays, plus workshops about innovative gardening techniques, environmentally sound gardening, entertainment and special presentations by noted garden experts.
Disney's Easter Parade: Easter Week. The Magic Kingdom Park hosts an Easter Parade with live performances and Disney characters.
JazzFest Kissimmee: Head over to Lakefront Park for this two-day jazz festival that features professional and amateur musicians, food and more.
Rajuncajun Crawfish Festival: Celebrate Cajun heritage at Isle of Pines South Beach Park.
Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival: Shakespearean works are performed all throughout April by professional actors.
Spring Fiesta: Lake Eola during early April. Outdoor fun and family activities.
International Fringe Festival: Mid-April. Hundreds of theatrical performances take place at several locations in downtown Orlando.
International Flower & Garden Festival: Epcot from Mid-April to May. The annual festival features colorful gardens, topiaries, and spectacular horticulture displays, plus workshops about innovative gardening techniques, environmentally sound gardening, entertainment and special presentations by noted garden experts.
Disney's Easter Parade: Easter Week. The Magic Kingdom Park hosts an Easter Parade with live performances and Disney characters.
JazzFest Kissimmee: Head over to Lakefront Park for this two-day jazz festival that features professional and amateur musicians, food and more.
Rajuncajun Crawfish Festival: Celebrate Cajun heritage at Isle of Pines South Beach Park.
Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival: Shakespearean works are performed all throughout April by professional actors.
Orlando May Events
Deep Sea Fishing Derby: Fishing tournament.
Fulton's Crab House Seafood Alaska Festival: Held at the Fulton's Crab House in Downtown Disney every mid-May to mid-June.
Orlando Carnival: Caribbean-style Mardi Gras festival that includes a parade leading to Thunder Field and the Florida Citrus Bowl.
Cinco de Mayo Bash: Venture to Adobe Gila's for a wild Cinco de Mayo party involving drink specials and no cover charge.
International Flower and Garden Festival: Held at Disney's Epcot Theme Park.
Inside/Outside Cookout: Celebrate Norwegian Independence Day at Viking World Orlando 3-501.
Orlando International Fringe Festival: a 10-day festival held in downtown Orlando, Florida celebrating theater and the performing arts.
Fulton's Crab House Seafood Alaska Festival: Held at the Fulton's Crab House in Downtown Disney every mid-May to mid-June.
Orlando Carnival: Caribbean-style Mardi Gras festival that includes a parade leading to Thunder Field and the Florida Citrus Bowl.
Cinco de Mayo Bash: Venture to Adobe Gila's for a wild Cinco de Mayo party involving drink specials and no cover charge.
International Flower and Garden Festival: Held at Disney's Epcot Theme Park.
Inside/Outside Cookout: Celebrate Norwegian Independence Day at Viking World Orlando 3-501.
Orlando International Fringe Festival: a 10-day festival held in downtown Orlando, Florida celebrating theater and the performing arts.
Orlando June Events
Gay Days: Events all around Orlando celebrate gay culture during the month of June.
International Orchid Fair: The World of Orchids displays thousands of orchids for your perusal.
Sounds of Summer: on selected Thursdays from June to August you can listed to classical works from the Philharmonic at Harry P. Leu Gardens.
Florida Film Festival: Enzian Theater during mid-June. Featuring over 100 films, documentaries and shorts from around the world.
International Orchid Fair: The World of Orchids displays thousands of orchids for your perusal.
Sounds of Summer: on selected Thursdays from June to August you can listed to classical works from the Philharmonic at Harry P. Leu Gardens.
Florida Film Festival: Enzian Theater during mid-June. Featuring over 100 films, documentaries and shorts from around the world.
Orlando July Events
Kissimmee Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration: fireworks and entertainment in Kissimmee.
Lake Eola Picnic in the Park: 4th of July celebration includes games and entertainment.
Lake Eola Picnic in the Park: 4th of July celebration includes games and entertainment.
Orlando August Events
Summer Music Games World Championships: Mid-August. Drum Corps International held at Florida Citrus Bowl.
Orlando September Events
911 Charity for Charities: This annual event held at the Orange County Convention Center puts the "fun" back into fundraiser.
Osceola Art Festival: Kissimmee Lakefront Park during mid-September. Artists from across the state feature their oil paintings, sculptures, photography, etc.
New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival: more than just jazz; here you can sample wines, watch a fashion show, enjoy performances, and shop at the nearby boutiques.
Annual Mexican Fiesta: Lake Eola during mid-September. Highlighting Mexican traditions, food, music and more.
Miracle Mile: This 15K race draws competitors from across the nation and starts at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women.
Alcon/Heart of Florida United Way Golf Classic: lunch buffet, raffle prizes, and of course, golf, at the Stoneybrook Golf Club East.
Orlando Home Show: Stop by the Orange County Convention Center to see one of the largest local expos for home furnishings and interior decorating.
Osceola Art Festival: Kissimmee Lakefront Park during mid-September. Artists from across the state feature their oil paintings, sculptures, photography, etc.
New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival: more than just jazz; here you can sample wines, watch a fashion show, enjoy performances, and shop at the nearby boutiques.
Annual Mexican Fiesta: Lake Eola during mid-September. Highlighting Mexican traditions, food, music and more.
Miracle Mile: This 15K race draws competitors from across the nation and starts at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women.
Alcon/Heart of Florida United Way Golf Classic: lunch buffet, raffle prizes, and of course, golf, at the Stoneybrook Golf Club East.
Orlando Home Show: Stop by the Orange County Convention Center to see one of the largest local expos for home furnishings and interior decorating.
Orlando October Events
Polish Fest: Celebrate Polish culture at Winter Park Elks Lodge.
Halloween Horror Nights: at Universal Studios all through October.
Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular: A Halloween-themed party at SeaWorld.
Viva Osceola Festival: Celebrate Latin culture in Kissimmee's Lakefront Park.
Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Golf Classic: Early October. Annual PGA Tour featuring top pro golfers and amateurs at some of Walt Disney World's golf courses.
Oktoberfest: Celebrate family-oriented German culture at Osceola Heritage Park.
International Food and Wine Festival: at Epcot from late October to mid-November. The festival features more than 100 wineries, international foods, a Bordeaux Wine School program and cooking demonstrations.
Dick Batchelor Run & Kids' Fun Run: Halloween sporting event in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.
Lake Eola Celebration in the Park: Entertainers from Walt Disney World Resort perform in Lake Eola Park.
Calle Orange: 16 blocks of bands, entertainment, and kiosks in downtown Orlando.
Crème de la Craft: Visit Celebration for this day-long crafts fair.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween: Late October. Mickey is the host of this Halloween party that features a children's costume parade.
Halloween Horror Nights: at Universal Studios all through October.
Shamu's Halloween Spooktacular: A Halloween-themed party at SeaWorld.
Viva Osceola Festival: Celebrate Latin culture in Kissimmee's Lakefront Park.
Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Golf Classic: Early October. Annual PGA Tour featuring top pro golfers and amateurs at some of Walt Disney World's golf courses.
Oktoberfest: Celebrate family-oriented German culture at Osceola Heritage Park.
International Food and Wine Festival: at Epcot from late October to mid-November. The festival features more than 100 wineries, international foods, a Bordeaux Wine School program and cooking demonstrations.
Dick Batchelor Run & Kids' Fun Run: Halloween sporting event in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando.
Lake Eola Celebration in the Park: Entertainers from Walt Disney World Resort perform in Lake Eola Park.
Calle Orange: 16 blocks of bands, entertainment, and kiosks in downtown Orlando.
Crème de la Craft: Visit Celebration for this day-long crafts fair.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween: Late October. Mickey is the host of this Halloween party that features a children's costume parade.
Orlando November Events
Festival of the Masters: Open-air art festival in Downtown Disney.
Festival of Trees: Orlando Museum during mid-November. Festival features designer Christmas trees, carolers, seminars and more.
Fiesta in the Park: 600 booths worth of entertainment in Lake Eola Park.
Florida Storytelling Festival: draws participants from all corners of the United States.
Now Snowing Nightly: Enjoy carolers and photo opportunities in Celebration from late November until December 31.
Annual Candlelight Processional: American theater at Epcot from late November to December. A celebrity narrator retells the Christmas story with a symphony orchestra, a choir of hundreds and a candlelight procession.
Taste of Celebration: Head over to Market Street in Celebration for this annual food and fun festival.
Festival of Trees: Orlando Museum during mid-November. Festival features designer Christmas trees, carolers, seminars and more.
Fiesta in the Park: 600 booths worth of entertainment in Lake Eola Park.
Florida Storytelling Festival: draws participants from all corners of the United States.
Now Snowing Nightly: Enjoy carolers and photo opportunities in Celebration from late November until December 31.
Annual Candlelight Processional: American theater at Epcot from late November to December. A celebrity narrator retells the Christmas story with a symphony orchestra, a choir of hundreds and a candlelight procession.
Taste of Celebration: Head over to Market Street in Celebration for this annual food and fun festival.
Orlando December Events
Tangerine Bowl: College football playoff game held at the Florida Citrus Bowl.
Orlando Citrus Parade: Celebrate everything citrus at this nationally-known parade.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade and Party: Magic Kingdom all through December. Mickey is the host of this special party, with snow flakes, cookies, hot chocolate, a parade, fireworks and more.
Christmas in the Park: The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum in Winter Park hosts this annual celebration that involves lights and a holiday concert.
Kissimmee Holiday Extravaganza: Stop by Lakefront Park for this annual party that includes fireworks, snow, and live entertainment.
Bark in the Park: Dog contests that benefit local charities.
Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights: Gaze at the millions (yes, millions) of lights and sing with the carolers at Disney's MGM Studios.
Holidays Around the World: The customs of other countries are shown at the World Showcase Epcot.
New Year's Eve: Ring in the New Year in Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney where the party features fireworks, music, and more.
OUC Half Marathon and 5K: Held in Lake Eola Park.
Orlando Citrus Parade: Celebrate everything citrus at this nationally-known parade.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade and Party: Magic Kingdom all through December. Mickey is the host of this special party, with snow flakes, cookies, hot chocolate, a parade, fireworks and more.
Christmas in the Park: The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum in Winter Park hosts this annual celebration that involves lights and a holiday concert.
Kissimmee Holiday Extravaganza: Stop by Lakefront Park for this annual party that includes fireworks, snow, and live entertainment.
Bark in the Park: Dog contests that benefit local charities.
Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights: Gaze at the millions (yes, millions) of lights and sing with the carolers at Disney's MGM Studios.
Holidays Around the World: The customs of other countries are shown at the World Showcase Epcot.
New Year's Eve: Ring in the New Year in Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney where the party features fireworks, music, and more.
OUC Half Marathon and 5K: Held in Lake Eola Park.