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Thursday, December 24

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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Exhibition | Jazme'n Nicole Burdette | Art in the Multicultural Center Orange County Multicultural Center 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. Christmas Eve Celebration The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art · Winter Park 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. VICTOR BOKAS: A COLORFUL RETROSPECTIVE Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens · Winter Park 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Buddy deal A Christmas Carol (2026) Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village 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. The Nutcracker Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts · Downtown Orlando Ballet Presents The Nutcracker Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts · Downtown 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. Buddy deal A Christmas Carol (2026) Orlando Shakes · Ivanhoe Village Holidays in Heritage Square: Holiday Projection Show Orange County Regional History Center · Downtown Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park 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.
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Friday, December 25

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. 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. 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. 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. More events on Friday 30 events

Saturday, December 26

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. 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. 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. More events on Saturday 43 events

Sunday, December 27

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. 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. 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. More events on Sunday 35 events
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Monday, December 28

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. 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. More events on Monday 25 events

Tuesday, December 29

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. 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. 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. More events on Tuesday 42 events

Wednesday, December 30

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. 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. 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. More events on Wednesday 39 events
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Thursday, December 31

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. 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. 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. More events on Thursday 37 events

Friday, January 1

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. 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. 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. More events on Friday 29 events

Saturday, January 2

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. More events on Saturday 31 events

Sunday, January 3

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. More events on Sunday 24 events

Monday, January 4

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. More events on Monday 17 events

Tuesday, January 5

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. 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. 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. More events on Tuesday 22 events

Wednesday, January 6

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. More events on Wednesday 25 events

Thursday, January 7

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. More events on Thursday 24 events

Friday, January 8

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. 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. More events on Friday 26 events

Saturday, January 9

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. More events on Saturday 27 events

Sunday, January 10

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. More events on Sunday 20 events

Monday, January 11

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. More events on Monday 14 events

Tuesday, January 12

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. 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. 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. More events on Tuesday 23 events

Wednesday, January 13

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. More events on Wednesday 21 events

Thursday, January 14

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. More events on Thursday 30 events

Friday, January 15

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. More events on Friday 28 events

Saturday, January 16

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. More events on Saturday 28 events

Sunday, January 17

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. More events on Sunday 19 events

Monday, January 18

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. More events on Monday 14 events

Tuesday, January 19

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. 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. 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. More events on Tuesday 21 events

Wednesday, January 20

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. More events on Wednesday 24 events

Thursday, January 21

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. More events on Thursday 26 events

Friday, January 22

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. 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. More events on Friday 37 events
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