Things to do
in Orlando

Saturday, December 5

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

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.

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.

10:30 AM Puppet Boot Camp OCLS Horizon West Branch · Free Hands-on puppetry across five sessions, covering rod puppets, shadow puppets and green-screen video work. Attendees make their own puppets and perform with them, and the series ends with a family puppet slam for sharing short acts.

11:00 AM Libraries & Lattes OCLS Fairview Shores Branch · Free

1:00 PM Family Highlights Tours Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · Free A docent guides the whole family from gallery to gallery, highlighting works and sparking meaningful conversation along the way. It is a chance for kids and adults to look at the Orlando Museum of Art's collection together.

1:00 PM Fruitful Endeavors: For Vibrant Seniors and Adults! Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free A monthly book talk for older adults and other readers 18 and up, exploring people who are redefining later life and what it means to thrive. Expect lively conversation about books that challenge how success gets measured.

2:00 PM The Nutcracker Presented by the Central Florida Ballet OCLS Chickasaw Branch · Free

7:30 PM The Muppet Christmas Carol - Movie Night at the Garden Lake Eola Heights Community Garden · Downtown · Donations Appreciated

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 · 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 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.

Saturday, December 12

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.

2:30 PM Dungeons & Dragons at the Library Meetup for Adults Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Roll dice with other grown-up players in a free tabletop quest that uses the 2024 rules. All materials are provided, so you only need to bring curiosity and register ahead.

4:00 PM Second Saturday Improv Show Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free A live comedy show where performers make up scenes and stories on the spot, so no two hours play out the same. It's free, runs about an hour, and suits all ages, with no experience needed to join the live studio audience.

Sunday, December 13

9:00 AM Maitland Farmers Market Lake Lily Park · Free Nearly 40 vendors line the west side of Lake Lily Park with produce, flowers, plants and crafts. Live music and a playground on site make it an easy weekend morning outing for families.

2:30 PM French New Wave Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free

Monday, December 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

1:00 PM Joy of Reading Romance OCLS Washington Park Branch · Free

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, December 19

11:00 AM Music in the Library: Going Back in Time with Shannon Rae OCLS Southwest Branch · Free

12:00 PM MC Community Care Christmas Toy Giveaway Men's Closet · Free

Sunday, December 20

9:00 AM Maitland Farmers Market Lake Lily Park · Free Nearly 40 vendors line the west side of Lake Lily Park with produce, flowers, plants and crafts. Live music and a playground on site make it an easy weekend morning outing for families.

12:00 PM La Bodega Market - Una Navidad Sin Ti: A Bad Bunny Christmas Market 2178 Packing District Way Orlando · Free

4:00 PM The Improviser’s Narrative Kingdom – A Comedy Show Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free

Monday, December 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

10:30 AM Family Fun: Ballet OCLS Alafaya Branch · Free

2:00 PM Joy of Reading Romance - Best of 2026 OCLS Eatonville Branch · Free

Sunday, December 27

9:00 AM Maitland Farmers Market Lake Lily Park · Free Nearly 40 vendors line the west side of Lake Lily Park with produce, flowers, plants and crafts. Live music and a playground on site make it an easy weekend morning outing for families.

3:00 PM Group Sing-A-Long LIVE: Sunday Funday at Anthem Orlando (December 27) Anthem Orlando · Downtown · Free

Monday, December 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

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, January 1

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, January 2

10:30 AM Puppet Boot Camp OCLS Horizon West Branch · Free Hands-on puppetry across five sessions, covering rod puppets, shadow puppets and green-screen video work. Attendees make their own puppets and perform with them, and the series ends with a family puppet slam for sharing short acts.

1:00 PM Family Highlights Tours Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · Free A docent guides the whole family from gallery to gallery, highlighting works and sparking meaningful conversation along the way. It is a chance for kids and adults to look at the Orlando Museum of Art's collection together.

Sunday, January 3

3:30 PM Bingo For Adults OCLS South Creek Branch · Free