Events in Central Florida

Orlando is turning 150 years old in 2025, and we’re throwing a citywide celebration all year long.

Join us for a fun and inspiring Lunch and Learn for our neighborhood leaders and residents. You’ll discover how your neighborhood can join the festivities, celebrate local history and create memorable moments with your neighbors.

During this session, you’ll learn about:

• Orlando’s 150 celebration plans
• How to add your own memories to our interactive community history board
• Hosting your own neighborhood celebration or event
• Learning how to write and preserve the unique story of your neighborhood
• Leave with resources, ideas, and inspiration to make your HOA part of Orlando’s legacy
• Receive an Orlando 150 t-shirt mailed to you after the completion on the lunch and learn.

Whether your neighborhood is brand new or has decades of stories to share, this workshop is your chance to shine during Orlando’s big year, one neighborhood at a time.

Orlando’s largest office party! Businesses and non-profit organizations form teams and enjoy friendly competition and celebrating with co-workers. Proceeds are donated to the Track Shack Youth Foundation and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Register here

May 10–18, 2025
Free • Self-Guided Tours • Over 70 Stunning Homes & Apartments

Get inspired at Central Florida’s premier home design event! Hosted by the Greater Orlando Builders Association, the Parade of Homes Orlando invites you to explore new homes, remodeled spaces, and stylish apartment communities during free, self-guided tours across the region.

From cutting-edge smart homes and energy-efficient builds to luxurious interiors, poolscapes, and outdoor living designs—this annual tradition showcases the best in home innovation and design.

In partnership with the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando, the Parade also includes apartment communities featuring modern amenities and impressive floorplans.

Showcase Home: The Varen Transitional by Toll Brothers
Tour this year’s featured home in the Saddlecrest at Windermere community—an elegant blend of luxury and functionality nestled on serene, water-view home sites.

Plan your route, preview homes, and get all the details at:
ParadeOfHomesOrlando.com

Since 1992, Orlando Fringe has been a vibrant platform for artists to shine, offering a space to explore, express, and entertain. As the longest-running Fringe Festival in the United States, Orlando Fringe is proudly unjuried, uncensored, and accessible, giving artists complete creative freedom and audiences an unforgettable experience.

Join on May 13–26, 2025, for the 34th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, where 100% of ticket sales go directly to the artists. Supporting Fringe means supporting the future of art—because when artists thrive, creativity flourishes.

Purchase tickets here.

Bring the whole family for some Fringe fun! Kids Fringe is a FREE event held each Saturday and Sunday during the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, featuring hands-on crafts, exciting activities, fun games, and live performances designed especially for kids of all ages. It’s a playful, creative space where young imaginations can run wild!

Purchase tickets here.

An evening where music and mindfulness meet. Enjoy the idyllic surroundings of Lake Eola Park while the improvised, live-piano compositions from Murray Hidary take you on a musical journey of reflection, healing, and transformation.

Purchase tickets here.

Get ready to journey beyond your imagination—Universal Epic Universe is opening its gates on May 22, 2025, and it’s unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. This all-new theme park transports guests through five awe-inspiring worlds via majestic portals, each brimming with immersive storytelling, cutting-edge attractions, and unforgettable adventures.

Step into the magic of:
✨ The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™
🎮 SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
🐉 How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
🧛 Dark Universe
🌌 Celestial Park

From flying with dragons to casting spells, racing through video game landscapes, and encountering classic monsters, Universal Epic Universe offers something for everyone—whether you’re a thrill-seeker, a fantasy fan, or a curious explorer.

Parking & Rideshare Info:

• Regular Parking: $32

• Prime Parking: $50–$60

• Prime Upgrade: $18–$28

• RV/Bus Parking: $42
  (Prices vary seasonally)

Rideshare Drop-Off/Pick-Up:

• Location: 5th Floor, North Parking Garage (Jurassic Park section)

• Follow signs for: Uber/Car/Ride App Drop-Off & Pickup

• No fee for drop-off or pick-up.

Bring the whole family for some Fringe fun! Kids Fringe is a FREE event held each Saturday and Sunday during the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival, featuring hands-on crafts, exciting activities, fun games, and live performances designed especially for kids of all ages. It’s a playful, creative space where young imaginations can run wild!

Purchase tickets here.