Events in Central Florida

This July, Keep Orlando Beautiful is joining the global movement Plastic Free July!

Plastic Free July helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.

The Florida Mall is turning up the holiday cheer all July long! Due to popular demand, the property is hosting its second annual Christmas in July event for families to enjoy all month long. Shoppers will be transported to a sunny North Pole with Santa visits, festive decor, whimsical snowfall, prize pack giveaway, holiday classics and interactive stations around every corner – making The Florida Mall the perfect tropical holiday scene for locals to celebrate the holidays indoors during the hottest time of the year.

With a summer spin on holiday decor featuring flamingos, oranges and beach balls, families can enjoy afternoons full of exclusive activities and promotions throughout July, including:

Santa Photo Fun with Mrs. Claus & Friends: Make memories that last a lifetime with Santa Claus! Every Saturday and Sunday (1 PM – 4 PM), Santa will be holding court in Center Court, soaking up the sunshine and ready to spread holiday cheer. Mrs. Claus will be joining Santa every Saturday.
Family Fun Days Every Saturday: Kids and families can enjoy holiday-themed crafts, engaging activities and special characters every Saturday (1-4 PM).

Holiday Summer Movie Series: Relax and snuggle up with a family-friendly holiday movie with a summer twist and mystical snowfall throughout July.

Surprises Around Every Corner: The Florida Mall will surprise shoppers with unexpected festive delights throughout the mall.

Get ready for a sizzling summer at Bands, Brew and BBQ! This highly anticipated event combines the best of live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks for an unforgettable day. Featuring top-notch live acts in both country and rock, you’ll be treated to electrifying performances that will keep you dancing and singing along all day long.

Grab a sampling lanyard and indulge in mouth-watering BBQ, a variety of smoked and grilled favorites that will tantalize your taste buds. To quench your thirst, enjoy a wide selection of craft beers, ensuring you have the perfect brew to complement your BBQ feast.

Whether you’re a country music fan, a rock enthusiast, or just someone who loves great food and drink, Bands, Brew and BBQ is the ultimate summer event you won’t want to miss.

Please note: Park admission is required.

Get ready to take your career to new heights as you master new skills and surround yourself with the love of a worldwide community that always has your back during four days of learning, connecting, and endless fun!

ZIN™ CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

• Network with over 100 diverse Zumba® presenters and fellow ZIN™ Members from around the world.
• Snag the latest Zumba® Wear gear and products at ZIN™ Convention-only prices.
• Have a blast with exciting events like the legendary Theme Party and The Global Experience Featuring Beto Perez
• Let’s groove together: ZINCON™ will only be available in-person in Orlando, Florida!
• Get up to 95% of your CEC and CEU credits.

SESSION DETAILS

The 2025 Zumba Instructor Convention (ZINCOIN) will be held in Orlando, Florida, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando and the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center. The venues are connected by an internal walkway.

• Customize your schedule with over 180 sessions.
• Grow your skills with 80 unique sessions.
• Experience 15+ new sessions exclusive to ZIN™ Convention.
• Expand your career with Specialty Instructor Trainings.
• Enhance your expertise with close to 100 Learning Capsules.
• Get a taste of over 40 different Flavors to amp up your classes.
• Benefit from more than 100 different presenters with unique skills.

Extended Convention Experience ($59)

Squeeze even more passion out of ZINCON with the Extended Convention Experience! New and improved, this experience lets you add a fifth day of ZINCON on Wednesday, July 30th. The Extended Experience features a Mega Jam Session, which includes a full Master Class featuring a team of Zumba® Jammers, allowing you to learn several of the Master Class routines to integrate into your Zumba® classes.

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Duration: 4 Hours

Choose from One:
Mega ZIN™ Jam Session: Benjamin Richard + Rodrigo Angello + Adela Iacob + Heba Fathy

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session: Mauricio Camargo + Magali Cepeda + Izzy Cervantes + Karima Massaki

Mega Get Down ZIN™ Jam Session: Gina Wonder + Dahrio Wonder + Madelle Paltu-ob

Space is limited, availability is on a first-come first-served basis.

Get ready for a sizzling summer at Bands, Brew and BBQ! This highly anticipated event combines the best of live music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks for an unforgettable day. Featuring top-notch live acts in both country and rock, you’ll be treated to electrifying performances that will keep you dancing and singing along all day long.

Grab a sampling lanyard and indulge in mouth-watering BBQ, a variety of smoked and grilled favorites that will tantalize your taste buds. To quench your thirst, enjoy a wide selection of craft beers, ensuring you have the perfect brew to complement your BBQ feast.

Whether you’re a country music fan, a rock enthusiast, or just someone who loves great food and drink, Bands, Brew and BBQ is the ultimate summer event you won’t want to miss.

Please note: Park admission is required.

Get ready to take your career to new heights as you master new skills and surround yourself with the love of a worldwide community that always has your back during four days of learning, connecting, and endless fun!

ZIN™ CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

• Network with over 100 diverse Zumba® presenters and fellow ZIN™ Members from around the world.
• Snag the latest Zumba® Wear gear and products at ZIN™ Convention-only prices.
• Have a blast with exciting events like the legendary Theme Party and The Global Experience Featuring Beto Perez
• Let’s groove together: ZINCON™ will only be available in-person in Orlando, Florida!
• Get up to 95% of your CEC and CEU credits.

SESSION DETAILS

The 2025 Zumba Instructor Convention (ZINCOIN) will be held in Orlando, Florida, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando and the South Concourse of the Orange County Convention Center. The venues are connected by an internal walkway.

• Customize your schedule with over 180 sessions.
• Grow your skills with 80 unique sessions.
• Experience 15+ new sessions exclusive to ZIN™ Convention.
• Expand your career with Specialty Instructor Trainings.
• Enhance your expertise with close to 100 Learning Capsules.
• Get a taste of over 40 different Flavors to amp up your classes.
• Benefit from more than 100 different presenters with unique skills.

Extended Convention Experience ($59)

Squeeze even more passion out of ZINCON with the Extended Convention Experience! New and improved, this experience lets you add a fifth day of ZINCON on Wednesday, July 30th. The Extended Experience features a Mega Jam Session, which includes a full Master Class featuring a team of Zumba® Jammers, allowing you to learn several of the Master Class routines to integrate into your Zumba® classes.

Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Duration: 4 Hours

Choose from One:
Mega ZIN™ Jam Session: Benjamin Richard + Rodrigo Angello + Adela Iacob + Heba Fathy

Mega ZIN™ Jam Session: Mauricio Camargo + Magali Cepeda + Izzy Cervantes + Karima Massaki

Mega Get Down ZIN™ Jam Session: Gina Wonder + Dahrio Wonder + Madelle Paltu-ob

Space is limited, availability is on a first-come first-served basis.

Join us on the first Wednesday of every month at Luminary Green Park for an evening of community, shopping, and cinema!

Luminary Market (5:30 PM – 9 PM)

Explore 20-25 unique vendors featuring local favorites and curated goods, supporting Creative Village’s vibrant community. Whether you’re a resident, student, or worker, it’s the perfect way to connect and enjoy the neighborhood.

KaleidoScope 360° (Showtime: 7 PM) – “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”

Experience a free, family-friendly outdoor movie series featuring stunning LED visuals and immersive sound. Brought to you by Global Peace 360°, presented by the Orlando Downtown Development Board and Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, and made possible by our generous sponsors.

Free & Open to the Public!

Make the first Wednesday of every month a night to remember—shop, connect, and enjoy the magic of cinema under the stars!

It’s an Animation Celebration at GalaxyCon Presents ANIMATE! ORLANDO. Join us for three days of anime, animation, cosplay, and more!

We feature entertainment, Q&As, video and tabletop gaming, panels, costume contests, cosplay wrestling, and so much more fandom for you to explore.

Location & Time:

Event Hours:

Friday – 2 PM to 2 AM

Saturday – 10 AM to 2 AM

Sunday – 10 AM to 8 PM

Exhibition Hall Hours:

Friday – 2 PM to 8 PM

Saturday – 10 AM to 8 PM

Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM

Location:

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We look forward to seeing you August 8-10, 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center.

If you have questions, please email animate@galaxycon.com

Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn, network and collaborate together.

FRI education covers all areas of the emergency service:

• Navigating the political environment
• Managing change
• Ethical leadership
• EMS issues
• Career development
• And more

FRI attracts hundreds of exhibitors to showcase the newest fire service innovations in apparatus, technology, equipment, gear and more. If you’re a fire/EMS chief, chief officer or company officer – this is your conference for leadership education.

Register now!

The 10th Annual Florida Kids and Family Expo is coming August 23-24, 2025 to the Orange County Convention Center. With over 200 exhibitors, families can enjoy meeting a variety of schools, entertainment options, sports opportunities, birthday party options, product and service representatives, and so much more.

Come out and enjoy just some of the following:

• Petting Zoo and Pony Rides
• Character Meet and Greets
• Sports Zones
• Multiple Stages with Live Entertainment
• Touch a Trucks
• Get a Face Painting and/or Temporary Tattoo
• Get Discounts, Giveaways, Goodies, and Freebies
• Find Options in Education, Sports, Entertainment, Products, and Services
• Animal Interactions
• Enjoy Princess Makeovers

Tickets are $10 each in advance and $15 each at the door. The Orange County Convention Center has cancelled all community rates for parking on site. Parking is $10.

Meet the Stars of Sugoi Expo

This year’s celebration of Japanese culture brings with it exclusive appearances by Japanese music artists Asaka and Stereo Dive Foundation, both known for anime theme songs. Fans will enjoy live performances and meet & greets with both artists included with admission.

In addition, Sugoi Expo boasts a star-studded roster of English anime voice actors, with special reunions from Sonic the Hedgehog, Pokémon, and more. Guests include Dan Green, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Eric Stuart, Pete Capella, Lisa Ortiz and AJ Beckles.

Tickets On Sale Now

Tickets start at $27.99 for single-day passes to $699.99 for an all-access Super VIP experience, which includes hotel accommodations. Use promo code SUGOI20OFF for 20% off adult, non-VIP passes. Tickets available now at SugoiExpo.com.