Things to do
in Orlando

Friday, November 6

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

4:00 PM Featured Orlando Greek Fest 2026 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church · Admission is FREE this year! A long-running Greek food and dance weekend in Maitland, with gyros, saganaki and pastries served alongside live Greek music and the Hellenic Dancers.

5:00 PM Featured November Art Stroll Faith Arts Village · Downtown · Children and Seniors welcome More than two dozen local artists open their studios in a former motel, with pottery, painting and jewelry on view. Expect live music and food, and it is free for all ages.

7:30 PM Featured Buddy deal Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village A fast-paced comic spoof of the gothic vampire tale, with five actors playing dozens of roles in quick costume changes. Fans of Mel Brooks and Monty Python will enjoy the wordplay.

9:30 AM Bungalower pick Downtown Historic District Architectural Walking Tour Discover Downtown - the Downtown Orlando Info Center · Downtown Walk the historic blocks of downtown with a guide and see the older buildings up close. It suits locals curious about the architecture and history of Orlando's core.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick The Wild Path: Connecting the Florida We Don’t See Photographs by Carlton Ward Jr. Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village Conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr. shows wild Florida through images tied to protecting the Florida panther and its habitat. It suits anyone curious about the state's wild places and the people who work to keep them intact.

5:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Zymarium Meadery presents Dark Ritual Zymarium Meadery · Mills 50 · Free A month-long Halloween pop-up at the meadery, with spooky themed drinks, immersive decor and tarot readings on select nights. It suits locals who want to ease into the season over a drink.

5:00 PM Bungalower pick Artist Stroll November FAVO · Downtown · Free Event Thirty local artists from a collective in a repurposed Orlando motel welcome visitors with live demos and original art to buy. The open house suits families who want to learn about art.

5:00 PM Bungalower pick Tori Tori 7th Anni Party Tori Tori · Mills 50 · First come, first served Free highballs, a DOMU x Ten10 Brewing collab keg, and a live DJ set mark the seventh anniversary at Mills 50, with a Suntory giveaway for the first 50 guests.

6:00 PM Bungalower pick TPD Night Market TPD Circle · Thornton Park Local makers and artists, handpicked for a regular Thursday and Friday market at TPD Circle in Thornton Park. Expect a stroll through handmade goods and original art from Orlando makers.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Fragrance Making Classes at Tijōn Winter Park Tijōn Winter Park · Winter Park · $99 to $125 Build your own perfume from more than 300 fragrance oils, then name the scent you take home. The adults-only evening session suits date nights and girls' nights out.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal PlayFest Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village Six new plays get staged readings over two weekends, followed by chances to talk with the writers, directors and actors behind them.

9:00 PM Bungalower pick Mama's Comedy Show - Adult Improv Ten10 Brewing Co. · Mills 50 · $15, 18+, 65 seats An R-rated improv show built from audience suggestions, in the style of Whose Line, held at a brewery for adults 18 and up.

10:30 PM Bungalower pick Nosferatu — The Citadel The Renaissance Theatre · Downtown · From $20 An immersive theater show where a vampire coven gathers ahead of the Great Choosing and a strange threat begins to surface. It suits fans of gothic horror who want theater they can step into.

12:00 AM To Imagine a Home Rollins Museum of Art · Winter Park Rollins Museum of Art works by Pepón Osorio, Yinka Shonibare and others explore how a space comes to feel like home. Two new La Vaughn Belle acquisitions join them in dialogue with her installation on the Rollins College campus.

12:00 AM Visions of the City Rollins Museum of Art · Winter Park A mix of historical and contemporary art asks how artists picture the city, from idealized views to realistic ones. Works span different media, so the show suits anyone curious about urban life in art.

12:00 AM Exhibit | Sculpture on the Lawn 2026 Orange County Administration Center · Downtown Four sculptures picked for the 11th annual season fill the outdoor garden at the Orange County Administration Center. Picked by the county's Public Art Review Board, the works include pieces by Ariana Berman and Cecilia Lueza.

8:00 AM Exhibition “Dream Doodle Cosmology” by Grey W. Sturgill Orange County Multicultural Center Freehand doodles by Grey Sturgill fill the Multicultural Art Gallery, and each drawing is open to whatever the viewer sees in it. Her practice also spans etching, printmaking and yarn work.

8:00 AM Exhibition | "Tomorrow Comes: A Journey of Strength" | Art in the Atrium Orange County Administration Center · Downtown Works by artists who have faced a cancer diagnosis, made through Orlando Health's Arts in Medicine program, celebrate resilience and self-expression. The exhibit is on view in the Orange County Administration Center.

8:00 AM Seniors First at Claudia Allen L. Claudia Allen Senior Center Older adults can enjoy a nutritious meal, gentle exercise, and games in a welcoming setting at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center. It is an easy way to meet people and stay connected.

8:00 AM Exhibition | "Color, Form, and Space" the works of Dorothy M. Gillespie | Art in the Chambers Orange County Administration Center · Downtown Vibrant, expressive sculptures and paintings by Dorothy Gillespie, a significant figure in the women's art movement, are on view in the Chambers Gallery at the Orange County Administration Center.

8:00 AM All Day Senior Program at L. Claudia Allen L. Claudia Allen Senior Center Orlando's L. Claudia Allen Senior Center offers a full day for older adults, with activities like bingo, tai chi, water aerobics and game nights.

8:30 AM 2026 Selected Fine Arts Faculty Exhibition Valencia College East Campus Work by Valencia College's fine arts faculty fills the Anita S. Wooten Gallery in a mix of contemporary media, with live music and light bites at the opening reception.

8:30 AM Walking Group Beardall Senior Center · SoDo Walkers get a scenic path around Al Coith Park, plus a senior-friendly exercise pad with machines. It suits anyone who wants a regular group walk with others from the Beardall Senior Center.

9:00 AM Chair Aerobics at Claudia Allen (Fridays) L. Claudia Allen Senior Center Seated moves that keep energy up, with room for every fitness level, at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center.

9:00 AM Emerge: New Works by 3D & Photography Fellowship and Studio Artists Crealdé School of Art · Winter Park Painting, ceramics, sculpture and photography from Crealdé's fellowship and studio artists, shown in a biennial exhibition of new work. The artists were chosen through a competitive process, and many also contribute to its teaching.

9:00 AM Panoramic Light: The Art of Hansen Mulford Crealdé School of Art · Winter Park Hansen Mulford's first solo show is a quiet set of paintings where light and space invite reflection, drawing on nature, memory and mood. The artist spent 40 years as chief curator at the Orlando Museum of Art.

10:00 AM 16th Annual Veterans Day Celebration Ruby Ball Amphitheater · Winter Park A community tribute to all who served, with live music, speakers, Quilts of Valor presentations and veteran resource tables. Visitors can talk with organizations offering veteran services before the program begins.

10:00 AM Watercolor Pears Harry P. Leu Gardens · Audubon Park Pears are the subject of this watercolor event at Leu Gardens, with a playful take on warm autumn colors. It suits anyone who wants to try painting in a garden setting this fall.

10:00 AM Florida Prize in Contemporary Art 2025 Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $20 Ten of Florida's most progressive artists, from emerging to mid-career, show visually striking work that explores big ideas about art and culture.

10:00 AM Elegy for the Unseen: The Art of Extinct Species A Special Exhibition at Orlando Science Center’s Fusion Gallery! Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Artists imagine vanished creatures, from a Neanderthal and a Dire Wolf to a Tyrannosaurus rex, alongside a real 200-million-year-old ammonite fossil. Student work from Pace Brantley Preparatory School is shown beside pieces by established adult artists.

10:00 AM Golden Roots: the Citrus Legacy of Winter Park Winter Park History Museum · Winter Park A new permanent exhibit at the Winter Park History Museum that shows how the citrus industry shaped the town's people and places. Historic photographs, artifacts and interactive displays make the local past easy to explore.

10:00 AM FLORIDIANA: Vintage Treasures & Oddities from the Sunshine State Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village A roughly 50-object show of mid-century Florida souvenirs, from hotel ashtrays to rubber alligators, drawn from curator Gary Monroe's local collection. It suits anyone curious about the kitschy side of the state's tourism past.

10:00 AM FanART-Appropriation and Affection 601 W Livingston St An exhibition in downtown Orlando where artists reimagine familiar pop culture icons and shared imagery, with work from students, faculty and staff across all campuses.

10:00 AM Novelist's Critique Group Beardall Senior Center · SoDo A peer group for published authors who want feedback on a chapter or two of current work. It meets at the Beardall Senior Center in SoDo, and writers bring their own pages to be critiqued.

10:00 AM Extreme Sports Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Hands-on challenges and simulations show the physics, psychology and physiology behind wingsuit flying, parkour, ice climbing and freediving. Expect the rush of big heights, fast speeds and deep water, explained along the way.

10:00 AM Morning Meadows Toddler Time Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Little ones help shape a fresh story each morning in a short, playful session inside KidsTown, the Orlando Science Center's hands-on play area for children ages 7 and under.

10:00 AM Self-Guided Maker Activities Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Hands-on stop motion animation and flip book making at the Orlando Science Center's Hive, from simple flip books to full film projects. Built for ages 8 and up, with a focus on the science behind film-making.

10:00 AM Hello Sophie!: The Art of Sophie Blackall Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village Twice-honored Caldecott Medal illustrator Sophie Blackall brings her children's books and editorial illustrations to this exhibition, a good pick for picture-book fans.

10:00 AM The House That Freedoms Built Rollins Museum of Art · Winter Park Three white outdoor houses on the Rollins College campus echo 18th-century homes linked to formerly enslaved builders on St. Croix. Artist La Vaughn Belle's piece asks visitors to consider what home, belonging and freedom mean.

10:00 AM SilverBells Beardall Senior Center · SoDo A singing group at the Beardall Senior Center, with karaoke and some group songs, for anyone who loves to sing and wants new friends.

10:00 AM Being Outdoors: Recreation in the American Imagination Rollins Museum of Art · Winter Park Paintings and prints from the 1800s to now show how Americans have pictured fishing, picnicking, skating and travel. Works by Winslow Homer and Jaune Quick-To-See Smith are among those in this Rollins show, timed to America's 250th year.

10:30 AM Exhibit - America the Beautiful: Clyde Butcher Photography Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens · Winter Park Clyde Butcher's sweeping landscape photos, from California redwood forests to the Florida Everglades, make up this exhibit. The show marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with images of wild, remote places across the country.

10:30 AM Art Adventures: Habitat Heroes Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village Young kids and their grownups can build a clay Florida panther and a shoebox habitat, then tour The Wild Path exhibition of conservation photography at the Orlando Museum of Art.

10:30 AM Yoga at Beardall Senior Center Beardall Senior Center · SoDo Yoga focused on health and relaxation, led by instructor Luke at a senior center in the SoDo neighborhood of Orlando.

10:30 AM OUR COLLECTION: SPIRIT OF THE LANDSCAPE Mennello Museum of American Art · Ivanhoe Village Paintings from the Mennello Museum's own permanent collection trace how artists from John Sloan to Mira Lehr have pictured nature. Newer acquisitions are shown beside early modern works in the Loch Haven Park museum.

10:30 AM ISAMU NOGUCHI: METAL THE MIRROR Mennello Museum of American Art · Ivanhoe Village Nine reflective galvanized steel sculptures by Isamu Noguchi, dipped in boiling zinc, have surfaces that keep changing over time. The works explore duality through his life as a Japanese American, suiting anyone curious about modern sculpture.

10:30 AM Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Gently used books, movies, music and games go for half price at this three-day library sale, a low-cost way to stock up on reads and media.

11:00 AM Atmospheres of Place Solana Fine Art · Winter Park Two painters pair watercolors and pastels to explore how settings shape the way people feel. Expect soft light, layered color and quiet landscapes that invite you to slow down.

11:00 AM Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival – Full Dome Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village A 28-minute dome show at the Orlando Science Center that takes you back to a distant Earth full of giant creatures. Dinosaur fans and families will enjoy the story of how some of them survived.

11:00 AM Britain's Loyal Colonies Lost With Dr. David Head OCLS Chickasaw Branch · Free The often-overlooked story of Florida's colonies, which stayed loyal to King George during the Revolution, told by historian David Head. Expect a close look at how American and Spanish forces pressed in on the Floridas.

11:30 AM Creative Constellations Storytime Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Picture books about the bear, the dipper and other night-sky shapes, plus a lesson on rotation and orbit. Held in the KidsTown Studio at the Orlando Science Center, it suits all ages.

11:30 AM Chris Scalco Art2 · Downtown Free midday live music at Art2 in downtown Orlando, performed by a local singer-songwriter who writes pop and R&B.

11:30 AM Jared Withrow Tyjeski Park · Downtown A free performance at Tyjeski Park, part of DTOLive's series of more than 800 free arts and cultural events downtown.

12:00 PM Lunch & Learn: Reading Orlando's History in Greenwood Cemetery Orange County Regional History Center · Downtown Learn to read the carved stones at Greenwood Cemetery as clues to Orlando's past, guided by the historian who wrote the city's walking tour of the site. Attend at the History Center or online, with an optional lunch.

12:00 PM T.REX Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village A giant-screen film that traces the tyrannosaurus rex from youth to its prime, mixing CGI with recent fossil science. Shown in the 8K Dome, so the big screen and surround sound do much of the work.

12:00 PM Tasanee Durrett: Sacred Vessels: Healing and Memory in the Black Diaspora Hannibal Square Heritage Center · Winter Park Orlando artist Tasanee Durrett blends human figures with botanical forms in mixed-media works on healing, memory and Black diaspora identity. Pointillism and one-line painting turn flora and architecture into symbols of resilience at Hannibal Square Heritage Center.

12:00 PM Space Flight Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Take the controls of a spacecraft and fly through the galaxy past stars, planets and asteroids at the Orlando Science Center.

12:00 PM Guided Planet Tour Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village A planet-by-planet journey through the solar system, using the Science on a Sphere display at Orlando Science Center. Expect a close look at what sets each neighboring world apart, made for curious minds.

12:45 PM Prehistoric Pals Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Meet life-size baby dinosaurs Clawdia the T-Rex and Spike the Triceratops in the Dino Digs exhibit hall. Open to all ages, it shows the ways scientists peer back in time and learn how dinosaurs lived.

1:00 PM Mahjong at Claudia Allen L. Claudia Allen Senior Center Players sit down to a tile game that blends strategy with easygoing rivalry at the L. Claudia Allen Senior Center.

Saturday, November 7

11:00 AM Featured Orlando Greek Fest 2026 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church · Admission is FREE this year! A long-running Greek food and dance weekend in Maitland, with gyros, saganaki and pastries served alongside live Greek music and the Hellenic Dancers.

2:00 PM Featured Buddy deal Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village A fast-paced comic spoof of the gothic vampire tale, with five actors playing dozens of roles in quick costume changes. Fans of Mel Brooks and Monty Python will enjoy the wordplay.

5:00 PM Featured November Art Stroll Faith Arts Village · Downtown · Children and Seniors welcome More than two dozen local artists open their studios in a former motel, with pottery, painting and jewelry on view. Expect live music and food, and it is free for all ages.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick 2026 Fall Fiesta in the Park Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park Local artists, crafters, food vendors and live entertainment fill Lake Eola Park, plus a huge kids' play area. Pets and families are welcome, so the whole household can come along.

1:00 PM Bungalower pick Orlando Masonic Lodge No. 69 Community Event Orlando Masonic Lodge No. 69 · Thornton Park · Free A free open house inside a Thornton Park lodge marking 150 years in Orlando, with history talks, catered tacos, and a chance to meet local masons. Bring school supplies to donate to a local school.

5:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Zymarium Meadery presents Dark Ritual Zymarium Meadery · Mills 50 · Free A month-long Halloween pop-up at the meadery, with spooky themed drinks, immersive decor and tarot readings on select nights. It suits locals who want to ease into the season over a drink.

5:00 PM Bungalower pick Artist Stroll November FAVO · Downtown · Free Event Thirty local artists from a collective in a repurposed Orlando motel welcome visitors with live demos and original art to buy. The open house suits families who want to learn about art.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal PlayFest Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village Six new plays get staged readings over two weekends, followed by chances to talk with the writers, directors and actors behind them.

10:30 PM Bungalower pick Nosferatu — The Citadel The Renaissance Theatre · Downtown · From $20 An immersive theater show where a vampire coven gathers ahead of the Great Choosing and a strange threat begins to surface. It suits fans of gothic horror who want theater they can step into.

Sunday, November 8

11:00 AM Featured Orlando Greek Fest 2026 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church · Admission is FREE this year! A long-running Greek food and dance weekend in Maitland, with gyros, saganaki and pastries served alongside live Greek music and the Hellenic Dancers.

2:00 PM Featured Buddy deal Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village A fast-paced comic spoof of the gothic vampire tale, with five actors playing dozens of roles in quick costume changes. Fans of Mel Brooks and Monty Python will enjoy the wordplay.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick 2026 Fall Fiesta in the Park Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park Local artists, crafters, food vendors and live entertainment fill Lake Eola Park, plus a huge kids' play area. Pets and families are welcome, so the whole household can come along.

11:00 AM Bungalower pick Weekend Drag Brunch at Outpost Outpost Neighborhood Tavern · Thornton Park · $39.99 to $59.99 Orlando's drag talent performs at a brunch on a giant outdoor patio overlooking Lake Eola Park. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys pair with an entrée and table appetizers, all alongside the show.

12:00 PM Bungalower pick Nicole Devonne | In-Store Author Signing The New Romantics · Audubon Park · $2.00 A chance to meet author Nicole Devonne in person and get your book signed at this Audubon Park store, no ticket needed. Bring up to five books; signed copies of the author's title may also be for sale.

2:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal PlayFest Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village Six new plays get staged readings over two weekends, followed by chances to talk with the writers, directors and actors behind them.

2:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal PlayFest 2026 - TINY EDENS Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village A staged reading of a new play about facing death while living fully, with a talkback where you can speak directly with the playwright.

10:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Lil Indies Hospitality Night Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Lil Indies Hospitality Night brings $5 house daiquiris and 20% off the regular menu, with no cover for adults 21 and up. It's a core part of the Orlando music scene; drinks are just a perk.

Monday, November 9

11:00 AM Bungalower pick A New Blue – Full Dome Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village A planetarium trip through real exoplanet discoveries like K2-18b and Kepler-186f, with a look at how scientists spot distant worlds and the technologies that might someday reach a new Earth.

5:00 PM Bungalower pick Audubon Park Community Market Stardust Video + Coffee · Audubon Park A relaxed outdoor evening of local farm produce, handmade crafts, food trucks and live music in the Stardust parking lot. It suits neighbors who want to shop local, grab dinner and linger outside.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Hit Marker, Foxhole, Toxic Intent, In Remembrance, Breach Of Peace, Katana Will's Pub · Mills 50 A six-band night of hardcore, metalcore and sludge at Mills 50's Will's Pub, with a crowd that packs the floor for moshing. Best suited to fans of heavy, fast music, and the event is 18 and up.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal The Moss Park Strings Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Acoustic jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt, with swing and French-influenced tunes, on Monday nights at Lil' Indies on Mills Avenue. There is no cover, and guests must be 21 or older.

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.

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Dragged From The Grave with Edgar Allan Hoe and Hi Jinkz at Anthem Orlando: Monday 11/9 Anthem Orlando · Downtown · $13 Goth drag with spooky acts and plenty of glamour, hosted by Edgar Allan Hoe and Hi Jinkz with Cariño Payaso. It is a recurring alternative showcase for fans of darker, less glossy drag.

Tuesday, November 10

12:45 PM Bungalower pick The Circle Connects Us - Native American Heritage Month Rollins College · Winter Park Navajo Nation performer Lowery Begay shares stories, music and hoop dancing on Mills Lawn at Rollins College. It suits families and anyone curious about Native American culture.

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.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Running Punks Lil' Indies · Mills 50 A no-pressure weekly run club for all paces, with a neighborhood route, then post-run food and drinks at the bar.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Girl of Glass in Orlando Conduit · Ivanhoe Village Heavy deathcore night with three touring bands, built around a fresh debut album. Fans of crushing, breakdown-heavy metal will feel right at home at this Conduit show.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Girl of Glass, Thus Spoke Zarathustra, and xMercyx Conduit · Ivanhoe Village Old-school deathcore fans will find a heavy three-band night at Conduit, with Houston's Girl of Glass bringing its raw, Myspace-era sound. Expect hard-hitting breakdowns from start to finish.

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Open Mic @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free A weekly stage in Thornton Park where anyone can sign up and try original music, rap, poetry, spoken word, or comedy. Sets are capped at five minutes for comedians and ten minutes for everyone else.

Wednesday, November 11

2:00 PM Bungalower pick Crochet Cocoon Cardigan Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Build a cozy cocoon-style cardigan from simple crochet stitches in two contrasting colors across four guided sessions at the downtown library.

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.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick First To Eleven, Keepsake, Hello Sister Will's Pub · Mills 50 Fresh takes on familiar songs are the draw at this three-band bill, led by an Erie cover band with heavy guitars. Expect pop-punk and rock energy, plus fan-favorite covers and original music, at Will's Pub.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Hard Swingin' Country Soiree with Decker & Dimitrov Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Country tunes fill Lil' Indies on Mills Avenue, with Decker & Dimitrov handling the music. It is No Cover, 21+, which makes it a relaxed midweek night out for country fans.

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.

7:30 PM Bungalower pick Spotlight Cabaret at Winter Park Playhouse The Winter Park Playhouse · Winter Park Live piano and song fill this one-hour New York style cabaret, with a professional singer and Playhouse music director Christopher Leavy at the keys.

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.

6:00 PM Bungalower pick TPD Night Market TPD Circle · Thornton Park Local makers and artists, handpicked for a regular Thursday and Friday market at TPD Circle in Thornton Park. Expect a stroll through handmade goods and original art from Orlando makers.

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.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Author Chat with Tina Mars The New Romantics · Audubon Park · $34.00 - $36.00 A conversation between romantasy author Tina Mars and H.M. Wolfe, plus Q&A and a signing, for fans of dark slow-burn enemies-to-lovers stories. Attendees must be 18+ and get a copy of the new book.

7:30 PM Bungalower pick Spotlight Cabaret at Winter Park Playhouse The Winter Park Playhouse · Winter Park Live piano and song fill this one-hour New York style cabaret, with a professional singer and Playhouse music director Christopher Leavy at the keys.

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

11:00 AM Bungalower pick THE CURATORIAL LENS: CONVERSATIONS IN THE GALLERY Mennello Museum of American Art · Ivanhoe Village A 30-minute gallery tour of the original Isamu Noguchi exhibition, led by museum staff and guest scholars who bring their expertise to the works. It is a short, low-key way to see art before lunch plans.

6:00 PM Bungalower pick TPD Night Market TPD Circle · Thornton Park Local makers and artists, handpicked for a regular Thursday and Friday market at TPD Circle in Thornton Park. Expect a stroll through handmade goods and original art from Orlando makers.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Fragrance Making Classes at Tijōn Winter Park Tijōn Winter Park · Winter Park · $99 to $125 Build your own perfume from more than 300 fragrance oils, then name the scent you take home. The adults-only evening session suits date nights and girls' nights out.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers with Rocket 88 Will's Pub · Mills 50 Rockabilly and western swing fans get a veteran roots guitarist backed by a young Los Angeles band. Expect honky tonk, rock and roll and country tunes, with a bill that also features Rocket 88.

7:30 PM Bungalower pick Boston Six with the Bach Festival Chamber Choir Tiedtke Concert Hall · Winter Park A choral evening devoted to American composers from the late 1800s, including Amy Beach and Edward MacDowell, sung by the Bach Festival Chamber Choir. Expect melodic pieces that show how early American composers found their own voice.

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Daniela Soledade and the Nate Najar Trio Present “The Girl From Ipanema” Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts · Winter Park Brazilian singer Daniela Soledade and her band bring a brand new show of classic Bossa Nova to the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts.

Saturday, November 14

8:30 AM Bungalower pick Breakfast with Santa Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $199.26 to $492.70 A festive family breakfast with a photo with Santa, plus crafts, games, face painting and balloon artists at the Orlando Museum of Art. Early access to the Festival of Trees is included with your ticket.

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.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Festival of Trees - Forty Seasons of Joy Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $17.85 to $26.38 More than 50 designer-decorated trees, gingerbread creations and wreaths fill the museum for a family holiday outing. Visitors can shop the Holiday Boutique, stroll down Santa Claus Lane, catch live entertainment and eat at the Festival Café.

11:00 AM Bungalower pick Ava Tenney | In-Store Author Signing The New Romantics · Audubon Park · $2.00 Indie author signings all day at The New Romantics, with discounts on indie titles and signed books. Ava Tenney opens a lineup of four indie authors, ideal for readers who like meeting the people behind the books.

1:00 PM Bungalower pick Ila Sikorski | In-Store Author Signing The New Romantics · Audubon Park · $2.00 A full day of indie author signings at this Audubon Park bookshop, with Ila Sikorski signing during her own two-hour slot. Shoppers can also get 20% off indie titles and buy-one-get-one bookmarks.

Sunday, November 15

8:30 AM Bungalower pick Breakfast with Santa Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $199.26 to $492.70 A festive family breakfast with a photo with Santa, plus crafts, games, face painting and balloon artists at the Orlando Museum of Art. Early access to the Festival of Trees is included with your ticket.

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 Festival of Trees - Forty Seasons of Joy Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $17.85 to $26.38 More than 50 designer-decorated trees, gingerbread creations and wreaths fill the museum for a family holiday outing. Visitors can shop the Holiday Boutique, stroll down Santa Claus Lane, catch live entertainment and eat at the Festival Café.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Florida Coffee Festival Festival Park · Milk District A statewide celebration of coffee where vendors, artists and industry pros gather to taste, talk and learn. It suits anyone who loves coffee, from casual drinkers to people in the trade.

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.

11:00 AM Bungalower pick Weekend Drag Brunch at Outpost Outpost Neighborhood Tavern · Thornton Park · $39.99 to $59.99 Orlando's drag talent performs at a brunch on a giant outdoor patio overlooking Lake Eola Park. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys pair with an entrée and table appetizers, all alongside the show.

Monday, November 16

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Forty Seasons of Joy - General Admission Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · 17.85 USD - 26.38 USD Fifty-plus designer-decorated trees fill the Orlando Museum of Art for a family-friendly start to the holidays. Expect gingerbread creations, wreaths, live entertainment and a stroll along Santa Claus Lane.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Festival of Trees - Forty Seasons of Joy Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $17.85 to $26.38 More than 50 designer-decorated trees, gingerbread creations and wreaths fill the museum for a family holiday outing. Visitors can shop the Holiday Boutique, stroll down Santa Claus Lane, catch live entertainment and eat at the Festival Café.

5:00 PM Bungalower pick Audubon Park Community Market Stardust Video + Coffee · Audubon Park A relaxed outdoor evening of local farm produce, handmade crafts, food trucks and live music in the Stardust parking lot. It suits neighbors who want to shop local, grab dinner and linger outside.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal The Moss Park Strings Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Acoustic jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt, with swing and French-influenced tunes, on Monday nights at Lil' Indies on Mills Avenue. There is no cover, and guests must be 21 or older.

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

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Festival of Trees - Forty Seasons of Joy Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $17.85 to $26.38 More than 50 designer-decorated trees, gingerbread creations and wreaths fill the museum for a family holiday outing. Visitors can shop the Holiday Boutique, stroll down Santa Claus Lane, catch live entertainment and eat at the Festival Café.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Forty Seasons of Joy - General Admission Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · 17.85 USD - 26.38 USD Fifty-plus designer-decorated trees fill the Orlando Museum of Art for a family-friendly start to the holidays. Expect gingerbread creations, wreaths, live entertainment and a stroll along Santa Claus Lane.

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.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Running Punks Lil' Indies · Mills 50 A no-pressure weekly run club for all paces, with a neighborhood route, then post-run food and drinks at the bar.

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Open Mic @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free A weekly stage in Thornton Park where anyone can sign up and try original music, rap, poetry, spoken word, or comedy. Sets are capped at five minutes for comedians and ten minutes for everyone else.

9:30 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Indie 900 Jam Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Local musicians sit in with the house band at this free weekly night, improvising or playing covers on a full backline. It suits music fans and players who want a loose, late-night session in Mills 50.

Wednesday, November 18

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Forty Seasons of Joy - General Admission Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · 17.85 USD - 26.38 USD Fifty-plus designer-decorated trees fill the Orlando Museum of Art for a family-friendly start to the holidays. Expect gingerbread creations, wreaths, live entertainment and a stroll along Santa Claus Lane.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Festival of Trees - Forty Seasons of Joy Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $17.85 to $26.38 More than 50 designer-decorated trees, gingerbread creations and wreaths fill the museum for a family holiday outing. Visitors can shop the Holiday Boutique, stroll down Santa Claus Lane, catch live entertainment and eat at the Festival Café.

2:00 PM Bungalower pick Crochet Cocoon Cardigan Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Build a cozy cocoon-style cardigan from simple crochet stitches in two contrasting colors across four guided sessions at the downtown library.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Hard Swingin' Country Soiree with Decker & Dimitrov Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Country tunes fill Lil' Indies on Mills Avenue, with Decker & Dimitrov handling the music. It is No Cover, 21+, which makes it a relaxed midweek night out for country fans.

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

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Festival of Trees - Forty Seasons of Joy Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $17.85 to $26.38 More than 50 designer-decorated trees, gingerbread creations and wreaths fill the museum for a family holiday outing. Visitors can shop the Holiday Boutique, stroll down Santa Claus Lane, catch live entertainment and eat at the Festival Café.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Forty Seasons of Joy - General Admission Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · 17.85 USD - 26.38 USD Fifty-plus designer-decorated trees fill the Orlando Museum of Art for a family-friendly start to the holidays. Expect gingerbread creations, wreaths, live entertainment and a stroll along Santa Claus Lane.

6:00 PM Bungalower pick TPD Night Market TPD Circle · Thornton Park Local makers and artists, handpicked for a regular Thursday and Friday market at TPD Circle in Thornton Park. Expect a stroll through handmade goods and original art from Orlando makers.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick 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.

8:00 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.

8:30 PM Bungalower pick 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.

Friday, November 20

10:00 AM Bungalower pick The Wild Path: Connecting the Florida We Don’t See Photographs by Carlton Ward Jr. Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village Conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr. shows wild Florida through images tied to protecting the Florida panther and its habitat. It suits anyone curious about the state's wild places and the people who work to keep them intact.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Forty Seasons of Joy - General Admission Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · 17.85 USD - 26.38 USD Fifty-plus designer-decorated trees fill the Orlando Museum of Art for a family-friendly start to the holidays. Expect gingerbread creations, wreaths, live entertainment and a stroll along Santa Claus Lane.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Festival of Trees - Forty Seasons of Joy Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $17.85 to $26.38 More than 50 designer-decorated trees, gingerbread creations and wreaths fill the museum for a family holiday outing. Visitors can shop the Holiday Boutique, stroll down Santa Claus Lane, catch live entertainment and eat at the Festival Café.

6:00 PM Bungalower pick TPD Night Market TPD Circle · Thornton Park Local makers and artists, handpicked for a regular Thursday and Friday market at TPD Circle in Thornton Park. Expect a stroll through handmade goods and original art from Orlando makers.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Fragrance Making Classes at Tijōn Winter Park Tijōn Winter Park · Winter Park · $99 to $125 Build your own perfume from more than 300 fragrance oils, then name the scent you take home. The adults-only evening session suits date nights and girls' nights out.

9:00 PM Bungalower pick Mama's Comedy Show - Adult Improv Ten10 Brewing Co. · Mills 50 · $15, 18+, 65 seats An R-rated improv show built from audience suggestions, in the style of Whose Line, held at a brewery for adults 18 and up.

Saturday, November 21

8:30 AM Bungalower pick Breakfast with Santa Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $199.26 to $492.70 A festive family breakfast with a photo with Santa, plus crafts, games, face painting and balloon artists at the Orlando Museum of Art. Early access to the Festival of Trees is included with your ticket.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Forty Seasons of Joy - General Admission Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · 17.85 USD - 26.38 USD Fifty-plus designer-decorated trees fill the Orlando Museum of Art for a family-friendly start to the holidays. Expect gingerbread creations, wreaths, live entertainment and a stroll along Santa Claus Lane.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Festival of Trees - Forty Seasons of Joy Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $17.85 to $26.38 More than 50 designer-decorated trees, gingerbread creations and wreaths fill the museum for a family holiday outing. Visitors can shop the Holiday Boutique, stroll down Santa Claus Lane, catch live entertainment and eat at the Festival Café.

10:30 AM Bungalower pick Tai Chi in the Garden Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · Varies Slow, gentle tai chi among the plants at Mead Botanical Garden, led by instructor Sifu Tony Garcia. Expect a low-impact mix of slow movement, meditation and deep breathing, and bring your own water.

11:00 AM Bungalower pick Weekend Drag Brunch at Outpost Outpost Neighborhood Tavern · Thornton Park · $39.99 to $59.99 Orlando's drag talent performs at a brunch on a giant outdoor patio overlooking Lake Eola Park. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys pair with an entrée and table appetizers, all alongside the show.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Fragrance Making Classes at Tijōn Winter Park Tijōn Winter Park · Winter Park · $99 to $125 Build your own perfume from more than 300 fragrance oils, then name the scent you take home. The adults-only evening session suits date nights and girls' nights out.

Sunday, November 22

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Orlando Farmers Market Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park Sunday vendors, live entertainment and outdoor dining fill Lake Eola Park, with themed days that welcome families and pets.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Festival of Trees - Forty Seasons of Joy Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · $17.85 to $26.38 More than 50 designer-decorated trees, gingerbread creations and wreaths fill the museum for a family holiday outing. Visitors can shop the Holiday Boutique, stroll down Santa Claus Lane, catch live entertainment and eat at the Festival Café.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Forty Seasons of Joy - General Admission Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village · 17.85 USD - 26.38 USD Fifty-plus designer-decorated trees fill the Orlando Museum of Art for a family-friendly start to the holidays. Expect gingerbread creations, wreaths, live entertainment and a stroll along Santa Claus Lane.

11:00 AM Bungalower pick Weekend Drag Brunch at Outpost Outpost Neighborhood Tavern · Thornton Park · $39.99 to $59.99 Orlando's drag talent performs at a brunch on a giant outdoor patio overlooking Lake Eola Park. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys pair with an entrée and table appetizers, all alongside the show.

2:00 PM Bungalower pick A Paper Map Christmas Carol PaperMap Theater · $30 A warm, funny Dickens reimagining set at a snowy 1977 Christmas, where a family makes the story from chairs, blankets, and old records. Ghosts and carols, but far from gloomy.

10:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Lil Indies Hospitality Night Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Lil Indies Hospitality Night brings $5 house daiquiris and 20% off the regular menu, with no cover for adults 21 and up. It's a core part of the Orlando music scene; drinks are just a perk.

Monday, November 23

5:00 PM Bungalower pick Audubon Park Community Market Stardust Video + Coffee · Audubon Park A relaxed outdoor evening of local farm produce, handmade crafts, food trucks and live music in the Stardust parking lot. It suits neighbors who want to shop local, grab dinner and linger outside.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal The Moss Park Strings Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Acoustic jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt, with swing and French-influenced tunes, on Monday nights at Lil' Indies on Mills Avenue. There is no cover, and guests must be 21 or older.

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.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Running Punks Lil' Indies · Mills 50 A no-pressure weekly run club for all paces, with a neighborhood route, then post-run food and drinks at the bar.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Trivia Hourglass Brewing · Curry Ford West · Free Weekly quiz nights in a former church building, with 42 rotating beers on tap. A relaxed night for locals who like friendly competition over a pint.

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Open Mic @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free A weekly stage in Thornton Park where anyone can sign up and try original music, rap, poetry, spoken word, or comedy. Sets are capped at five minutes for comedians and ten minutes for everyone else.

9:30 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Indie 900 Jam Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Local musicians sit in with the house band at this free weekly night, improvising or playing covers on a full backline. It suits music fans and players who want a loose, late-night session in Mills 50.

Wednesday, November 25

2:00 PM Bungalower pick Crochet Cocoon Cardigan Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Build a cozy cocoon-style cardigan from simple crochet stitches in two contrasting colors across four guided sessions at the downtown library.

6:00 PM Bungalower pick Yoga in the Garden – Wednesdays Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · $15 Outdoor yoga in the midst of Mead Botanical Garden, a chance to slow down and connect with nature. Bring your own mat and water, and the class moves to the Discovery Barn if the weather turns.

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.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Hard Swingin' Country Soiree with Decker & Dimitrov Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Country tunes fill Lil' Indies on Mills Avenue, with Decker & Dimitrov handling the music. It is No Cover, 21+, which makes it a relaxed midweek night out for country fans.

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

6:00 PM Bungalower pick TPD Night Market TPD Circle · Thornton Park Local makers and artists, handpicked for a regular Thursday and Friday market at TPD Circle in Thornton Park. Expect a stroll through handmade goods and original art from Orlando makers.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick 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.

8:00 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.

8:30 PM Bungalower pick 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.

Friday, November 27

10:00 AM Bungalower pick The Wild Path: Connecting the Florida We Don’t See Photographs by Carlton Ward Jr. Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village Conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr. shows wild Florida through images tied to protecting the Florida panther and its habitat. It suits anyone curious about the state's wild places and the people who work to keep them intact.

6:00 PM Bungalower pick TPD Night Market TPD Circle · Thornton Park Local makers and artists, handpicked for a regular Thursday and Friday market at TPD Circle in Thornton Park. Expect a stroll through handmade goods and original art from Orlando makers.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Fragrance Making Classes at Tijōn Winter Park Tijōn Winter Park · Winter Park · $99 to $125 Build your own perfume from more than 300 fragrance oils, then name the scent you take home. The adults-only evening session suits date nights and girls' nights out.

9:00 PM Bungalower pick Mama's Comedy Show - Adult Improv Ten10 Brewing Co. · Mills 50 · $15, 18+, 65 seats An R-rated improv show built from audience suggestions, in the style of Whose Line, held at a brewery for adults 18 and up.

Saturday, November 28

10:30 AM Bungalower pick Tai Chi in the Garden Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · Varies Slow, gentle tai chi among the plants at Mead Botanical Garden, led by instructor Sifu Tony Garcia. Expect a low-impact mix of slow movement, meditation and deep breathing, and bring your own water.

11:00 AM Bungalower pick Weekend Drag Brunch at Outpost Outpost Neighborhood Tavern · Thornton Park · $39.99 to $59.99 Orlando's drag talent performs at a brunch on a giant outdoor patio overlooking Lake Eola Park. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys pair with an entrée and table appetizers, all alongside the show.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Fragrance Making Classes at Tijōn Winter Park Tijōn Winter Park · Winter Park · $99 to $125 Build your own perfume from more than 300 fragrance oils, then name the scent you take home. The adults-only evening session suits date nights and girls' nights out.

Sunday, November 29

10:00 AM Bungalower pick Orlando Farmers Market Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park Sunday vendors, live entertainment and outdoor dining fill Lake Eola Park, with themed days that welcome families and pets.

11:00 AM Bungalower pick Weekend Drag Brunch at Outpost Outpost Neighborhood Tavern · Thornton Park · $39.99 to $59.99 Orlando's drag talent performs at a brunch on a giant outdoor patio overlooking Lake Eola Park. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys pair with an entrée and table appetizers, all alongside the show.

1:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Ivanhoe Village Farmers Market Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company · Ivanhoe Village A neighborhood farmers market set at the Ivanhoe Park Brewing taproom, with covered outdoor seating for an easygoing outing.

10:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Lil Indies Hospitality Night Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Lil Indies Hospitality Night brings $5 house daiquiris and 20% off the regular menu, with no cover for adults 21 and up. It's a core part of the Orlando music scene; drinks are just a perk.

Monday, November 30

11:00 AM Bungalower pick A New Blue – Full Dome Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village A planetarium trip through real exoplanet discoveries like K2-18b and Kepler-186f, with a look at how scientists spot distant worlds and the technologies that might someday reach a new Earth.

5:00 PM Bungalower pick Audubon Park Community Market Stardust Video + Coffee · Audubon Park A relaxed outdoor evening of local farm produce, handmade crafts, food trucks and live music in the Stardust parking lot. It suits neighbors who want to shop local, grab dinner and linger outside.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal The Moss Park Strings Lil' Indies · Mills 50 Acoustic jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt, with swing and French-influenced tunes, on Monday nights at Lil' Indies on Mills Avenue. There is no cover, and guests must be 21 or older.

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.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick Trivia Hourglass Brewing · Curry Ford West · Free Weekly quiz nights in a former church building, with 42 rotating beers on tap. A relaxed night for locals who like friendly competition over a pint.

8:00 PM Bungalower pick Buddy deal Open Mic @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free A weekly stage in Thornton Park where anyone can sign up and try original music, rap, poetry, spoken word, or comedy. Sets are capped at five minutes for comedians and ten minutes for everyone else.

Wednesday, December 2

6:00 PM Bungalower pick Happy Hour Tours at The Alfond Inn presented by Rollins Museum of Art The Alfond Inn · Winter Park A free 60-minute guided tour of contemporary works from the Rollins Museum's Alfond Collection, displayed throughout a Winter Park hotel, with drinks for sale before and after.

6:00 PM Bungalower pick Yoga in the Garden – Wednesdays Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · $15 Outdoor yoga in the midst of Mead Botanical Garden, a chance to slow down and connect with nature. Bring your own mat and water, and the class moves to the Discovery Barn if the weather turns.

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

6:00 PM Bungalower pick TPD Night Market TPD Circle · Thornton Park Local makers and artists, handpicked for a regular Thursday and Friday market at TPD Circle in Thornton Park. Expect a stroll through handmade goods and original art from Orlando makers.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick 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.

8:00 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.

8:30 PM Bungalower pick 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.

Friday, December 4

9:30 AM Bungalower pick Downtown Historic District Architectural Walking Tour Discover Downtown - the Downtown Orlando Info Center · Downtown Walk the historic blocks of downtown with a guide and see the older buildings up close. It suits locals curious about the architecture and history of Orlando's core.

10:00 AM Bungalower pick The Wild Path: Connecting the Florida We Don’t See Photographs by Carlton Ward Jr. Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village Conservation photographer Carlton Ward Jr. shows wild Florida through images tied to protecting the Florida panther and its habitat. It suits anyone curious about the state's wild places and the people who work to keep them intact.

6:00 PM Bungalower pick TPD Night Market TPD Circle · Thornton Park Local makers and artists, handpicked for a regular Thursday and Friday market at TPD Circle in Thornton Park. Expect a stroll through handmade goods and original art from Orlando makers.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Fragrance Making Classes at Tijōn Winter Park Tijōn Winter Park · Winter Park · $99 to $125 Build your own perfume from more than 300 fragrance oils, then name the scent you take home. The adults-only evening session suits date nights and girls' nights out.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick A Paper Map Christmas Carol PaperMap Theater · $30 A warm, funny Dickens reimagining set at a snowy 1977 Christmas, where a family makes the story from chairs, blankets, and old records. Ghosts and carols, but far from gloomy.

9:00 PM Bungalower pick Mama's Comedy Show - Adult Improv Ten10 Brewing Co. · Mills 50 · $15, 18+, 65 seats An R-rated improv show built from audience suggestions, in the style of Whose Line, held at a brewery for adults 18 and up.

Saturday, December 5

10:30 AM Bungalower pick Tai Chi in the Garden Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · Varies Slow, gentle tai chi among the plants at Mead Botanical Garden, led by instructor Sifu Tony Garcia. Expect a low-impact mix of slow movement, meditation and deep breathing, and bring your own water.

11:00 AM Bungalower pick Weekend Drag Brunch at Outpost Outpost Neighborhood Tavern · Thornton Park · $39.99 to $59.99 Orlando's drag talent performs at a brunch on a giant outdoor patio overlooking Lake Eola Park. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys pair with an entrée and table appetizers, all alongside the show.

6:30 PM Bungalower pick Fragrance Making Classes at Tijōn Winter Park Tijōn Winter Park · Winter Park · $99 to $125 Build your own perfume from more than 300 fragrance oils, then name the scent you take home. The adults-only evening session suits date nights and girls' nights out.

7:00 PM Bungalower pick A Paper Map Christmas Carol PaperMap Theater · $30 A warm, funny Dickens reimagining set at a snowy 1977 Christmas, where a family makes the story from chairs, blankets, and old records. Ghosts and carols, but far from gloomy.

Sunday, December 6

12:00 AM Exhibit | Sculpture on the Lawn 2026 Orange County Administration Center · Downtown Four sculptures picked for the 11th annual season fill the outdoor garden at the Orange County Administration Center. Picked by the county's Public Art Review Board, the works include pieces by Ariana Berman and Cecilia Lueza.

12:00 AM Visions of the City Rollins Museum of Art · Winter Park A mix of historical and contemporary art asks how artists picture the city, from idealized views to realistic ones. Works span different media, so the show suits anyone curious about urban life in art.

12:00 AM To Imagine a Home Rollins Museum of Art · Winter Park Rollins Museum of Art works by Pepón Osorio, Yinka Shonibare and others explore how a space comes to feel like home. Two new La Vaughn Belle acquisitions join them in dialogue with her installation on the Rollins College campus.