Things to do
in Orlando

Wednesday, November 25

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

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

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

11:00 AM From the Pot: Fall Flavors OCLS Windermere Branch · Free A free senior series where the menu is a range of cozy autumn soups, made with fresh ingredients and food served on site.

2:00 PM 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.

9:00 PM Buddy deal Wednesday Late Night Happy Hour @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Midweek late-night hangout at The Falcon, a quirky art bar in historic Thornton Park with rotating local art, live bands and DJs.

Thursday, November 26

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

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

Friday, November 27

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

Saturday, November 28

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

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

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

Sunday, November 29

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

Monday, November 30

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

Tuesday, December 1

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

Wednesday, December 2

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

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

Thursday, December 3

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

Friday, December 4

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

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

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

Saturday, December 5

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

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

Sunday, December 6

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

Monday, December 7

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

Tuesday, December 8

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

Wednesday, December 9

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

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

Thursday, December 10

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

Friday, December 11

2:00 PM Recipe Swap OCLS Southwest Branch · Free

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

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

Saturday, December 12

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

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

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

Sunday, December 13

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

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

Monday, December 14

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

Tuesday, December 15

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

Wednesday, December 16

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

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

Thursday, December 17

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

Friday, December 18

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

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

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

Saturday, December 19

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

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

Sunday, December 20

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

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

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

Monday, December 21

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

Tuesday, December 22

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

Wednesday, December 23

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

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

Thursday, December 24

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