Things to do
in Orlando

Sunday, November 8

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7:00 AM Orlando Outdoor Market Central Florida Fairgrounds Over 300 vendors at the Central Florida Fairgrounds make this a weekend browse with something for nearly everyone. Admission and parking are both free, so it is an easy outing for anyone who likes to hunt for goods.

7:00 AM Camaraderie in Motion 5k Glenda Hood Park · Baldwin Park A morning 5K at Glenda Hood Park where walkers, runners and ruckers raise money for veterans and military families. Walk, run or ruck, and your participation supports the foundation's counseling work for veterans.

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.

9:00 AM Mead Botanical Garden Restoration Volunteers Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · Free Volunteers spend a morning weeding, watering and planting across three native habitats in Winter Park. Anyone curious can also learn which Florida plants support local wildlife while they work.

9:30 AM Children’s Theater in the Garden: “Robin Hood” Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · $150 Kids aged 8 to 12 write and perform their own Sherwood Forest tale outdoors at Mead Botanical Garden, guided by a UCF theatre for young audiences professor.

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 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 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 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 Lakeside Yoga - Self-Care Sunday Harry P. Leu Gardens · Audubon Park Outdoor yoga with a view of Lake Rowena at Harry P. Leu Gardens, a scenic spot for anyone wanting to stretch out in green space.

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 Maker Faire Orlando Central Florida Fairgrounds Engineers, crafters and garage tinkerers of all ages bring their inventions to this weekend fair. Visitors can browse the displays and chat with the people behind them, making it a good outing for families.

10:15 AM One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure – Full Dome Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village A full-dome show where Big Bird and Elmo take an imaginary trip to the moon, then visit a Muppet from a Chinese Sesame Street co-production.

10:30 AM Buddy deal Corduroy Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village A charming stage take on the picture book, following a bear searching for a lost button, with a warm story about friendship and belonging for young children and families.

10:30 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.

11:00 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 Open Flight Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Fighter-jet fans get a hands-on flight challenge, steering a virtual F-35B around obstacles over Hong Kong. A good pick for science center visitors who enjoy simulators and aviation.

11:00 AM Drag Brunch at Savoy! Orlando's Favorite Drag Brunch! Savoy Orlando · Ivanhoe Village · 31.45 USD Unlimited brunch buffet with drinks and mimosas, paired with drag performances in Ivanhoe Village. A good pick for a lazy Sunday out with friends who like a show with their meal.

11:00 AM Self-Guided Cosmic Experiments Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Hands-on space experiments under glowing blacklight at Orlando Science Center, with fluorescent chalk showing water flowing against gravity.

11:00 AM Musical Wars Sound and Set Show Festival Park · Milk District Car audio battles and custom show cars fill Festival Park over two loud days. Bass fans, car clubs and families can expect judged sound contests, bass demos and trophies.

11:00 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.

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.

12:00 PM 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.

12:00 PM Undead Wellness Social The Woodshed · Market access only $10 Horror-themed workouts meet a spooky vendor market at this Final Girl-inspired wellness event. Expect two 30-minute sessions, a yoga class and a fitness class, plus horror merch, oddities and creepy-cute finds.

12:00 PM Cool Science Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Watch liquid nitrogen demonstrations that reveal the science of extreme cold on the Discovery Stage at the Orlando Science Center.

12:00 PM Free Family Funday at the Mennello November 8th Mennello Museum of American Art · Ivanhoe Village Free museum admission, docent-led gallery tours and a new art project each month make this an easy outing for families of all ages. Projects follow the museum's current exhibitions, so each visit looks a little different.

12:00 PM FREE FAMILY FUNDAY PRESENTED BY VYSTAR CREDIT UNION AND ORLANDO HEALTH Mennello Museum of American Art · Ivanhoe Village Free admission comes with docent-led gallery tours and a fine art project at the Mennello Museum of American Art, made for families.

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 Wall Street Plaza Rolling Wall Street Plaza · Downtown Downtown Orlando's Wall Street Plaza hosts a weekend run of live bands, eats and drinks for a relaxed night out. It suits locals who want good food, music and a sociable crowd close to home.

12:00 PM 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.

12:30 PM KABOOM Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village A live chemistry show at the Orlando Science Center where combustion gets explained through colorful, explosive demonstrations. Recommended for kids ages 6 and up.

1:00 PM Highlights Tour Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village A docent-led walk through the Orlando Museum of Art's collection, showing adults the museum's standout works with a guide who explains them.

1:00 PM Orlando Under The Stars – Live Planetarium Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village A live presenter guides you through the night sky in the planetarium, showing how to find stars, constellations and planets above Orlando. It suits anyone curious about space, from beginners to skywatchers who want to learn more.

1:00 PM Highlights Tours Orlando Museum of Art · Ivanhoe Village A docent-led walk past the standout works in the museum's collection, an easy way for first-timers to get oriented. The tour is free with paid gallery admission.

1:00 PM Intellectual Art for the Puzzled Mind - Curtis Epperson Orlando Public Library · Downtown Hand-drawn word mosaics that show a clear image from a distance and turn into a different scene up close. Part puzzle and part word search, it suits anyone who likes to slow down and read the art.

1:00 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.

1:30 PM 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.

1:30 PM Powers of Pokemon Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Live demonstrations explore the science behind some favorite Pokémon powers at the Orlando Science Center in Loch Haven. It suits Pokémon fans who want to see real science brought to life on stage.

1:45 PM CFJFF Hola!...Ciao Enzian Theater A screening in the long-running Central Florida Jewish Film Festival, which pairs independent cinema with Jewish cuisine at Enzian. Suited to Orlando film lovers and the local Jewish community.

2:00 PM Seminole Symbols/ Seminole Patchwork Mini Maker Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village A hands-on KidsTown session where kids explore how Seminole patchwork patterns serve as symbols for stories and ideas. It is a kid-friendly way to think about how people communicate through design.

2:00 PM Festive Glass Painting Harry P. Leu Gardens · Audubon Park Beginners can pick a design and paint on glass at Harry P. Leu Gardens, with step-by-step guidance throughout.

2:00 PM Superpowered Science Orlando Science Center · Ivanhoe Village Learn the science behind favorite superpowers through the antics of a super villain in training in this live show at the Orlando Science Center.

2:00 PM MUSIC AND STORY TIME WITH MARK DEMAIO, CARAVAN LEARNING Mennello Museum of American Art · Ivanhoe Village Little art fans can settle into rhythm-based singing and storytelling at the Mennello Museum of American Art.

2:30 PM Beethoven Symphony No. 6 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts · Downtown A Florida premiere of John Williams' Clarinet Concerto, played by the soloist it was written for, joins Beethoven's Sixth. Audience members vote live on the encore, so the crowd helps choose the last piece.

2:30 PM Resonate Festival — Beethoven Symphony No. 6 | STEINMETZ HALL Steinmetz Hall · Downtown Beethoven's groundbreaking Pastoral Symphony shares the bill with a clarinet concerto by John Williams, a pairing worth hearing. It suits classical fans curious about how a film composer writes for the orchestra.

3:00 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.

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

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.

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.

Monday, December 7

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.

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

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.