Things to do
in Orlando

Thursday, November 12

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

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.

1:30 PM Zen Rock Gardens for Seniors Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free A free hands-on session at Orlando Public Library for seniors, where you make your own small rock garden in a calm, creative setting. Registration is required, so sign up through the event page first.

4:30 PM Reboot Boutique OCLS Eatonville Branch · Free Clothes, shoes and accessories for every age make this Eatonville library event a practical stop for the whole household.

6:00 PM Winter Garden Book Club OCLS Winter Garden Branch · Free A free reading group for adults and seniors that talks through a book chosen in advance by its members. Copies can be requested through the library catalog.

6:30 PM OUT Sports League Orlando Run Club Outpost Neighborhood Taven · Thornton Park · Free A weekly run club open to everyone, with runners, joggers, walkers and social folks all welcome at Outpost on Lake Eola. Expect a water station, a group photo, pet-friendly patio seating and post-run drink specials.

8:30 PM Latin Night Salsa Class at Anthem Anthem Orlando · Downtown · Free Beginner-friendly dance lesson covering salsa, bachata, rumba and cha cha, with no partner needed and a social, upbeat, welcoming atmosphere. Open to ages 21 and up, it suits anyone who wants to learn new moves and meet people.

8:30 PM Latin Night Dance Lessons: Thursday 11/12 at Anthem Orlando Anthem Orlando · Downtown · Free A weekly LGBTQ+ Latin dance night in downtown Orlando that opens with a free lesson for total beginners. Salsa, bachata, rumba and cha-cha fill the floor after that, and no partner is needed.

10:00 PM Latin Night Vol 2 With DJ Jery: Thursday 11/12 at Anthem Orlando Anthem Orlando · Downtown · Free A free Thursday night for dancing, with DJ Jery spinning reggaeton, bachata, merengue and Latin pop at Anthem Orlando downtown. A free bachata and salsa lesson gets the floor going before the music takes over.

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 · Thornton Park · 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 · Thornton Park · 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 · Thornton Park · 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.

Wednesday, December 9

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 · Thornton Park · 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 10

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 11

2:00 PM Recipe Swap OCLS Southwest Branch · Free

7:00 PM Buddy deal Alt-X Fugly Sweater Party at Rockpit Brewing Rockpit Brewing · SoDo · Free admission • All ages

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.