Things to do
in Orlando

Monday, November 9

8 events: Promoted and Bungalower picks first, then by time.

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal $5 Malbec Mondays with DJ Smilin' Dan @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Trip hop and downtempo beats fill this moody late-night lounge, where you can sip Malbec and browse a rotating local art show.

10:00 AM Nature Walk Book Club Nehrling Gardens · Free Stroll the grounds of Nehrling Gardens, then talk through Ian McEwan's novel about love and the words people leave behind. Good for adults who enjoy a good book and unpaved trails.

10:30 AM Seniors Kick Back: Paint a Pumpkin OCLS South Trail Branch · Free A free creative session for older adults at South Trail Branch, where you can decorate a pumpkin with paint and meet other neighbors in a relaxed setting.

10:30 AM Self-Tape Kit Orientation Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Learn how to check out the library's self-tape equipment before you book the Melrose Rehearsal Space downtown.

2:30 PM Coffee and Crosswords for Seniors OCLS Winter Garden Branch · Free Seniors can enjoy coffee and crossword puzzles together at the Winter Garden library branch. Food is served, and staff can help with questions about food allergies.

3:00 PM Southeast Book Club OCLS Southeast Branch · Free Book lovers swap thoughts on the current pick in a library meeting room, with no sign-up needed and no cost.

4:30 PM Florida Hiking 101: A Newbie’s Guide to the Trail Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free A beginner-friendly primer for anyone who has never hiked, covering trail choice, Florida weather gear, and staying safe around heat, insects and wildlife. No experience or expensive equipment needed.

5:30 PM Cookbook Swap! OCLS Alafaya Branch · Free Browse a shelf of recipe books and take home a fresh find in exchange for one of your own. Bring at least one cookbook to share.

Tuesday, November 10

6:00 PM Bungalower pick Trivia With George Wallace Ivanhoe 1915 · Ivanhoe Village · Free Bar-tab prizes and happy hour pricing make this trivia night at Ivanhoe 1915 a good pick for a weeknight out. Ten percent of sales go to the LGBT+ Center Orlando.

Wednesday, November 11

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Bodhi Boys Jazz at Kaya Kaya Orlando · Mills 50 · Free Live jazz from some of Orlando's best musicians under the Bodhi tree, with a curated menu and natural wine. Friends gather in the garden as the evenings cool.

7:30 PM Bungalower pick Free Drag Bingo at Outpost Outpost Neighborhood Tavern · Downtown · Free Comedic drag bingo hosted by Twila Holiday, with queens who perform, dance and hand out prizes like drinks and gift cards. The full dinner menu and big cocktail list make it an easy night out in Thornton Park.

Thursday, November 12

9:00 AM Bungalower pick Peace Breakfast: An Interfaith and Worldview Gathering Rollins College · Winter Park · Free Free breakfast and guided talk between faith leaders and humanists from across Central Florida, with live music. Guests sit down with Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh and other speakers.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal To Write Love Watch Party: Celebrate 20 Years of the Movement À LA CART · Downtown · Free; RSVPs strongly encouraged A free screening of the short film "To Write Love" looks back on two decades of TWLOHA's mental health work. Founder Jamie Tworkowski, Kevin Lyman and writer Renee Yohe will join the evening.

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Esoteric Ladies' Night @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Tarot readings by Nabnia and a chance to paint your own mini tarot card make this Thornton Park night stand out. Half-price wine and champagne, a rotating display of local art, and a photo booth round out the evening.

Friday, November 13

8:00 PM Wine Down Wednesday at 480N Wine Bar 480N Wine Bar · Winter Park · Free A DJ takes the turntables each week, mixing high-energy sets with smooth beats for a lively, polished night out.

Saturday, November 14

9:00 AM Bungalower pick GROWvember Fall Fest & Plant Sale at Mead Garden Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · Free Mead Botanical Garden's annual plant sale offers a wide range of plants, from native pollinator plants to orchids. Live music, food trucks, kids' activities and a beer garden make it an easy outing for families.

9:00 AM Bungalower pick The Orlando Pottery Festival Florida National Guard Armory · Mills 50 · Free Over 60 local ceramic artists, from professional potters to students, sell their work under one indoor roof at a range of prices. Free admission and parking make it an easy, family-friendly outing.

Sunday, November 15

9:00 AM Bungalower pick GROWvember Fall Fest & Plant Sale at Mead Garden Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · Free Mead Botanical Garden's annual plant sale offers a wide range of plants, from native pollinator plants to orchids. Live music, food trucks, kids' activities and a beer garden make it an easy outing for families.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick The Orlando Pottery Festival Florida National Guard Armory · Mills 50 · Free Over 60 local ceramic artists, from professional potters to students, sell their work under one indoor roof at a range of prices. Free admission and parking make it an easy, family-friendly outing.

Monday, November 16

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal $5 Malbec Mondays with DJ Smilin' Dan @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Trip hop and downtempo beats fill this moody late-night lounge, where you can sip Malbec and browse a rotating local art show.

Tuesday, November 17

6:00 PM Bungalower pick Trivia With George Wallace Ivanhoe 1915 · Ivanhoe Village · Free Bar-tab prizes and happy hour pricing make this trivia night at Ivanhoe 1915 a good pick for a weeknight out. Ten percent of sales go to the LGBT+ Center Orlando.

Wednesday, November 18

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Bodhi Boys Jazz at Kaya Kaya Orlando · Mills 50 · Free Live jazz from some of Orlando's best musicians under the Bodhi tree, with a curated menu and natural wine. Friends gather in the garden as the evenings cool.

7:30 PM Bungalower pick Free Drag Bingo at Outpost Outpost Neighborhood Tavern · Downtown · Free Comedic drag bingo hosted by Twila Holiday, with queens who perform, dance and hand out prizes like drinks and gift cards. The full dinner menu and big cocktail list make it an easy night out in Thornton Park.

Thursday, November 19

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Esoteric Ladies' Night @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Tarot readings by Nabnia and a chance to paint your own mini tarot card make this Thornton Park night stand out. Half-price wine and champagne, a rotating display of local art, and a photo booth round out the evening.

Friday, November 20

6:00 PM Free Workshop: Local SEO for Orlando Small Businesses Modern Business Marketing · College Park · Free A hands-on session for local business owners on getting found in Google searches, covering Google Business Profile setup, local keywords, reviews and citations. It suits Orlando owners who want more local visibility online.

8:00 PM Wine Down Wednesday at 480N Wine Bar 480N Wine Bar · Winter Park · Free A DJ takes the turntables each week, mixing high-energy sets with smooth beats for a lively, polished night out.

9:30 PM Buddy deal DJ Smilin' Dan @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Dancing in low light and fog at The Falcon in Thornton Park, with a DJ spinning music and no cover charge. It suits anyone who wants a free night out on a ready dance floor.

Saturday, November 21

11:00 AM Bungalower pick Funk'd x Syrene @ The wellborn The wellborn · Downtown · Free Rsvp A free daytime electronic set at the historic Wellborn, with DJs SKNLS, Sesh Mila b2b Pacho Berrocal and Cataclisma. It suits anyone wanting an early start to the weekend in a courtyard setting.

Sunday, November 22

1:00 PM Bungalower pick Indigenous Soundscapes: A Native American Music Journey with Musiva Winter Park Library · Winter Park · Open to All A free chamber concert that links Indigenous sounds to the classical canon, with pieces by Dvořák and cellist-composer Dawn Avery. Explanations come in English and Spanish, so it suits families and curious listeners alike.

Monday, November 23

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal $5 Malbec Mondays with DJ Smilin' Dan @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Trip hop and downtempo beats fill this moody late-night lounge, where you can sip Malbec and browse a rotating local art show.

Tuesday, November 24

6:00 PM Bungalower pick Trivia With George Wallace Ivanhoe 1915 · Ivanhoe Village · Free Bar-tab prizes and happy hour pricing make this trivia night at Ivanhoe 1915 a good pick for a weeknight out. Ten percent of sales go to the LGBT+ Center Orlando.

Wednesday, November 25

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Bodhi Boys Jazz at Kaya Kaya Orlando · Mills 50 · Free Live jazz from some of Orlando's best musicians under the Bodhi tree, with a curated menu and natural wine. Friends gather in the garden as the evenings cool.

7:30 PM Bungalower pick Free Drag Bingo at Outpost Outpost Neighborhood Tavern · Downtown · Free Comedic drag bingo hosted by Twila Holiday, with queens who perform, dance and hand out prizes like drinks and gift cards. The full dinner menu and big cocktail list make it an easy night out in Thornton Park.

Thursday, November 26

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Esoteric Ladies' Night @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Tarot readings by Nabnia and a chance to paint your own mini tarot card make this Thornton Park night stand out. Half-price wine and champagne, a rotating display of local art, and a photo booth round out the evening.

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Mystery Sketch Theater The Falcon Bar & Gallery · Thornton Park · Free

Friday, November 27

8:00 PM Wine Down Wednesday at 480N Wine Bar 480N Wine Bar · Winter Park · Free A DJ takes the turntables each week, mixing high-energy sets with smooth beats for a lively, polished night out.

Saturday, November 28

10:00 AM Audubon Holiday Market Audubon Center for Birds of Prey · Free admission with a donation from our wish list Shop crafts from local artists and makers while meeting native raptors and ambassador birds at this Small Business Saturday event. A holiday scavenger hunt keeps the family-friendly visit moving.

11:00 AM Mercy Drive Marketplace Heart of Mercy Community Chuch · Free A free outdoor market in the heart of Orlando where you can shop and support local businesses close to home. Good for neighbors who want an easygoing outing with a real sense of community.

2:00 PM Family Fun: Movie and Make OCLS South Trail Branch · Free

Sunday, November 29

4:00 PM Bungalower pick La Bodega Market - Navidad En La Casa Christmas Market Great Southern Box Co · College Park · Free A free holiday market with a homey Latino spirit, where tamales, champurrado and music set the mood for shopping at local small businesses. It suits all ages, from abuelas to the littlest kids.

Monday, November 30

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal $5 Malbec Mondays with DJ Smilin' Dan @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Trip hop and downtempo beats fill this moody late-night lounge, where you can sip Malbec and browse a rotating local art show.

Tuesday, December 1

6:00 PM Bungalower pick Trivia With George Wallace Ivanhoe 1915 · Ivanhoe Village · Free Bar-tab prizes and happy hour pricing make this trivia night at Ivanhoe 1915 a good pick for a weeknight out. Ten percent of sales go to the LGBT+ Center Orlando.

Wednesday, December 2

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Bodhi Boys Jazz at Kaya Kaya Orlando · Mills 50 · Free Live jazz from some of Orlando's best musicians under the Bodhi tree, with a curated menu and natural wine. Friends gather in the garden as the evenings cool.

7:30 PM Bungalower pick Free Drag Bingo at Outpost Outpost Neighborhood Tavern · Downtown · Free Comedic drag bingo hosted by Twila Holiday, with queens who perform, dance and hand out prizes like drinks and gift cards. The full dinner menu and big cocktail list make it an easy night out in Thornton Park.

Thursday, December 3

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Esoteric Ladies' Night @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Tarot readings by Nabnia and a chance to paint your own mini tarot card make this Thornton Park night stand out. Half-price wine and champagne, a rotating display of local art, and a photo booth round out the evening.

Friday, December 4

9:00 AM Westgate Resorts’ 15th Annual Military Weekend Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort · Free A three-day Orlando getaway for active-duty service members, veterans and Gold Star families, with live entertainment, family-friendly activities and a historic vehicle display. Only 1,000 packages are available, first come, first served, so sign up early.

7:00 PM Night of Networking Zen Tavern · Free A laid-back monthly mixer where entrepreneurs, creatives and community builders meet over drinks and food at Zen Tavern. The night can roll on into an R&B after-party for anyone who wants to stick around.

8:00 PM Wine Down Wednesday at 480N Wine Bar 480N Wine Bar · Winter Park · Free A DJ takes the turntables each week, mixing high-energy sets with smooth beats for a lively, polished night out.

Saturday, December 5

5:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal The Secret Illegal Comedy Show Lil' Indies · Mills 50 · Free Satirical comedy performed in secret, where the audience writes lines that performers turn into brand-new scenes. Expect banned-book themes, playful cocktails and sharp jabs at censorship.

9:00 PM Bungalower pick Central Market @ Central Christian Church Central Christian Church at Ivanhoe Blvd and Interstate 4 · College Park · Free A free market where local makers sell homegrown vegetables, baked goods, pickles and handmade art, with no national chains. It suits anyone who likes buying directly from the people who make things.

Sunday, December 6

9:00 PM Bungalower pick Central Market @ Central Christian Church Central Christian Church at Ivanhoe Blvd and Interstate 4 · College Park · Free A free market where local makers sell homegrown vegetables, baked goods, pickles and handmade art, with no national chains. It suits anyone who likes buying directly from the people who make things.

Monday, December 7

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal $5 Malbec Mondays with DJ Smilin' Dan @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Trip hop and downtempo beats fill this moody late-night lounge, where you can sip Malbec and browse a rotating local art show.

Tuesday, December 8

6:00 PM Bungalower pick Trivia With George Wallace Ivanhoe 1915 · Ivanhoe Village · Free Bar-tab prizes and happy hour pricing make this trivia night at Ivanhoe 1915 a good pick for a weeknight out. Ten percent of sales go to the LGBT+ Center Orlando.