Things to do
in Orlando

Thursday, November 26

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

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.

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.

7:00 AM Seniors First 37th Annual Turkey Trot Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park · Ages 17 & under and 65 & over are $10 OFF A Thanksgiving morning race at Lake Eola draws more than 5,000 people, many in costumes or holiday hats, and the entry fees support Meals on Wheels and other senior programs.

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 Exhibition | The Wise Knight | Art in the Multicultural Center Orange County Multicultural Center

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.

9:00 AM Valencia Celebrates Veterans for Peace featuring Artist Mark Grunge and the Student Veteran Art Show 1800 S. Kirkman Rd An art exhibition pairing artist Mark Grunge with Valencia College student veterans, exploring identity, memory and sacrifice through visual storytelling. It is free and open to the public, with a reception on opening night.

9:00 AM Gentle Be Moved (Thursday) Beardall Senior Center · SoDo An Orlando Ballet instructor leads this class of slow, graceful movements meant to leave you feeling restored and refreshed. It is a gentle way to move in a SoDo setting.

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 Arts and Crafts Hangout Beardall Senior Center · SoDo Bring your own project to this relaxed making session, where the only goal is fun and good company. Well suited to locals who want a low-key way to make something with friends.

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 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 Line Dance (Wednesday/Thursday) Beardall Senior Center · SoDo A midweek chance to learn line dancing or build on the skills you already have, with other friends at the Beardall Senior Center in SoDo.

10:00 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 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.

10:00 AM ice! featuring The Polar Express™ at Gaylord Palms Resort ice! at Gaylord Palms Resort · Save up to 25% with discount Walk through a 20,000-square-foot world of ice sculptures from a beloved holiday film, then ride five two-story ice slides. Nearly 40 artisans from Harbin, China, carved the scenes inside a nine-degree chill.

10:00 AM Hand and Foot Card Game at Beardall Beardall Senior Center · SoDo A tactical card game that rewards planning ahead, with a chance to make new friends at Beardall in SoDo.

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 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 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.

10:00 AM Fall 2026 BFA Exhibition University of Central Florida

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 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 Red Hats Beardall Senior Center · SoDo A women's social gathering where the company is the main draw, at the Beardall Senior Center in SoDo. Expect friendly conversation and a lively, welcoming crowd of local women.

10:30 AM Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) Beardall Senior Center · SoDo A non-contact, boxing-style workout for people living with Parkinson's, aimed at building strength and fighting back against the condition. Sessions are held at the Beardall Senior Center in SoDo.

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 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 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.

11:00 AM Luminous Presence Solana Fine Art · Winter Park

12:00 PM 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.

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.

1:00 PM Game Time Beardall Senior Center · SoDo Game lovers settle in for hours at the Beardall Senior Center in SoDo, bringing their own games and snacks along.

1:00 PM Jackpot: Contract Gin at Beardall Beardall Senior Center · SoDo Contract gin with a twist: losing earns the prize, and players help one another bend the rules. Expect a card game where bending the rules is part of the fun at the Beardall Senior Center.

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.

5:00 PM Buddy deal I Want to Believe Art Show The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park Local artists explore UFOs, cryptids and other unexplained mysteries in this group show. Opening night brings DJ Spank, drinks and a chance to meet the makers.

6:15 PM Paper Tiger (Digital) Enzian Theater

6:30 PM Clogging at Beardall Senior Center Beardall Senior Center · SoDo New dancers and seasoned clog dancers both find a spot in these sessions, led by instructors who keep the footwork lively and the mood light.

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

8:30 PM Latin Night Dance Lessons: Thursday 11/26 at Anthem Orlando Anthem Orlando · Downtown · Free

9:30 PM Paper Tiger (Digital) Enzian Theater

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

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 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.

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 16

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 17

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 18

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, December 19

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, December 20

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.

Monday, December 21

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 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.

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 23

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 24

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.

Friday, December 25

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, December 26

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.

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.