lgbt Events & Things to Do
Near Orlando
Maker Faire Orlando 2024
at Central Florida Fair
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters.
Electric Daisy Carnival - EDC Orlando - Saturday Pass
at Tinker Field
Get ready to see Electric Daisy Carnival - EDC Orlando - Saturday Pass in Orlando at Tinker Field. Secure your tickets now to Electric Daisy Carnival - EDC Orlando - Saturday Pass before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Justin Timberlake
at Amway Center
Get ready to see Justin Timberlake in Orlando at Amway Center. Secure your tickets now to Justin Timberlake before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Local Natives
at The Plaza LIVE
Get ready to see Local Natives in Orlando at The Plaza Live. Secure your tickets now to Local Natives before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
30th Annual Central Florida Job Fair
at Orlando Fairgrounds Expo Building
All Job Seekers Welcome! Meet, network and interview with nearly 100 companies from around the Central Florida region waiting to hire you!
O.A.R.
at Hard Rock Live - Orlando
Get ready to see O.A.R. in Orlando at Hard Rock Live - Orlando. Secure your tickets now to O.A.R. before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Night of Thanks
at 800 N Pine Hills Rd
Join us for a special evening of gratitude and appreciation on November 15, 2024 - A Night of Thanks!
Blues Traveler
at House Of Blues - Orlando
Get ready to see Blues Traveler in Orlando at House Of Blues - Orlando. Secure your tickets now to Blues Traveler before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
The Light in the Piazza
at The Plaza LIVE
The winner of six 2005 Tony Awards, including Best Original Score, CFVA’s production will be directed by lauded performer and director, Ayọ̀ Demps with music direction by the talented Philip King.
Festival of Trees presented by Council of 101
at Orlando Museum Of Art
Let the joy of the season shine! Join us for the 38th Annual Festival of Trees from November 16 to 24, 2024, at the Orlando Museum of Art.
FRIENDSGIVING: Friends and Finance
at Orlando Public Library
Where Conversations That Matter Begin
Wekiva Island Seafood Boil
at Wekiva Island
Get ready for good food and a good cause! Wekiva Island is bringing back its Seafood Boil on October 19 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with proceeds benefiting the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Le Diner en Blanc Orlando
at Secret Location
The much anticipated world renowned all-white party and elegant pop up picnic, Diner en Blanc Orlando returns to Orland, this time with the Bridgerton inspired theme "Le Bal Royal"!
Le Diner en Blanc
at Secret Lake Park
An annual elegant, all-white, pop-up picnic!
The Cher Show
at Dr. Phillips Center - Walt Disney Theater
Get your tickets now to see The Cher Show in Orlando! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Dr. Phillips Center - Walt Disney Theater.
Olga Tanon
at Amway Center
Get ready to see Olga Tanon in Orlando at Amway Center. Secure your tickets now to Olga Tanon before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Orlando Yoga Fest
at Lake Eola Park
Join us at Orlando Yoga Fest on November 17, 2024, 9:00 AM at Lake Eola Park. Enjoy yoga, meditation, wellness workshops, and community connection.
Pink, Sheryl Crow & KidCutUp
at Camping World Stadium
Get ready to see Pink, Sheryl Crow & KidCutUp in Orlando at Camping World Stadium. Secure your tickets now to Pink, Sheryl Crow & KidCutUp before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
November Food Truck Thursday- Fit Before the Feast
at Center Lake Lane
Food Truck Thursday at Center Lake Park
WBCA Showcase | Women’s College Basketball Event
at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
ESPN Wide World of Sports hosts the inaugural 2024 WBCA Showcase, a new college women’s basketball event featuring a two-day, four-team, four-game showcase.
Amy Grant
at The Plaza LIVE
Get ready to see Amy Grant in Orlando at The Plaza Live. Secure your tickets now to Amy Grant before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Ladies Night at Keg Social
at KEG SOCIAL ORLANDO - Dining & Entertainment
Spice up your week at Ladies Night! Join us every Thursday for specialty drinks, dirty game nights with
Florida Blue Battle of the Bands Presented by Publix
at Amway Center
Before Saturday’s big matchup between Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman at Camping World Stadium, top high school bands from across the country will perform at the highly anticipated Florida Blue Battle of the Bands presented by Publix. Performances by the
Orlando Brunchfest - Friendsgiving 2024
at The Grove Park
Orlando Brunchfest - Brunch, Beats & Bottomless Mimosas 2024 Friendsgiving Edition sponsored by Tito's Vodka
A Christmas Nutcracker Tale
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Steinmetz Hall
Experience the excitement of this holiday treat and share the joy of dance with your loved ones this season. A Christmas Nutcracker Tale promises to be an immersive and heartwarming celebration of the season for the whole family.
4th Annual Feast For Peace Turkey Giveaway
at New Life Church COGIC
Limit 1 Turkey Dinner per household/vehicle. First come first served, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
Florida Blue Florida Classic
at Camping World Stadium
The nation’s premier HBCU football rivalry returns to Orlando when the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats meet the Florida A&M University Rattlers in the Florida Blue Florida Classic on November 23, 2024.
Thanksgiving Dinner Invitational 2024
at MECCA Hall
Come join us for a cozy and delicious Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family at our exclusive invitational event in 2024!
Streetlight Manifesto
at House Of Blues - Orlando
Get ready to see Streetlight Manifesto in Orlando at House Of Blues - Orlando. Secure your tickets now to Streetlight Manifesto before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Communal Feast: A Dinner Party
at AC Sky Bar
A SPIN ON DINNER! Designed to foster genuine connections in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, Communal Feast goes beyond dining
Turkey and Canned Food Giveaway
at 4801 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
Join us for our Turkey Giveaway, where we'll be distributing delicious Thanksgiving meals and hosting a community kickball game!
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
at Barnett Park
Men's Closet, in partnership with its non-profit organization MC Community Care, is hosting our Annual “Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway” on Tuesday, November 26th from 1 PM - 4 PM at Barnett Park Pavilion 4.
Family Paint Party at Songbirds- Silly Turkey
at Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center
Family Paint Party at Songbirds- Silly Turkey
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
at Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center
Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas.
Waterford Lakes, FL - Thanksgiving Dinner Package
at 529 N Alafaya Trail
Enjoy Thanksgiving at Home with Cooper's Hawk!
Orlando Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl
at Elixir Kitchen and Bar
Join us for a wild night to celebrate Thanksgiving the proper way!
Drinksgiving At Boxi Park (21+)
at Boxi Park Lake Nona
Grab your friends and party at Boxi Park the night before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 27!
Orlando Solar Bears vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates
at Amway Center
Get tickets to see the Orlando Solar Bears vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates at Amway Center! This event is set to sell out so buy your tickets now to Orlando Solar Bears vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates from the link above and save big!
Howl at the Moon Orlando Howlin' Harvest on Thanksgiving Weekend
at Howl at the Moon Orlando
When you are not eating turkey and shopping, you should be dancing!
Lake Nona Turkey Trot
at Park Pizza & Brewing Company
Get ready to trot around Lake Nona and burn off those Thanksgiving calories with our fun and festive Turkey Trot!
Keenes Pointe Turkey Trot 2024
at Golden Bear Club, Jack Nicklaus Parkway, Windermere, FL, USA
Get ready to run off those Thanksgiving calories at the Keenes Pointe Turkey Trot 2024!
Celebrate Thanksgiving at Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando
at Rosen Plaza
Let Rosen Plaza take care of the cooking this Thanksgiving Day at our popular buffet
Thanksgiving Day Feast At The Alfond Inn
at The Alfond Inn at Rollins College
Celebrate with our Family! Join us at our table and enjoy Chef David Ellin's Inspired Thanksgiving Feast
A Friendsgiving Around The World
at Eatonville Chamber of Commerce
Join us for a global feast with friends from all over the world at A Friendsgiving Around The World!
Golden & Grateful
at Chapel & Cellar
Chloe's 28th Golden Birthday and Thanksgiving Celebration
Downtown Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale
at Downtown Winter Garden
Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping local at our Downtown Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale
Crealdé Artists At FusionFest Orlando
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Since 2020, Crealdé School of Art has partnered with FusionFest Orlando to help showcase Orange County’s cultural diversity through visual arts. Crealdé will organize art-making at Fusion Fest’s Family Village in hands-on art-making workshops.
MAI THAI'S BANGIN' BRUNCH! THANKSGIVING WEEKEND EDITION!
at Mai Lounge AKA Mai Thai Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
Mai Thai's Bangin' Brunch - The Best Brunch Party in Orlando! Eat, Drink & Party!
Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Celebrating Music of Taylor Swift
at The Plaza LIVE
Get ready to see Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Celebrating Music of Taylor Swift in Orlando at The Plaza Live. Secure your tickets now to Let's Sing Taylor - A Live Band Celebrating Music of Taylor Swift before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest co
Wekiva Island’s Winter Wonderland
at Wekiva Island
Winter Wonderland at Wekiva Island is back from December 1-25!
Winter Wonderland Tree Lighting
at Wekiva Island
Kick off this holiday season Florida-style with Wekiva Island! The riverside attraction is celebrating with its annual Winter Wonderland all December long, and they’re kicking it off by lighting the stunning 30-foot-tall Christmas tree.
LECTURE: Exploring the Origins of a Puerto Rican School of Painting
at Rollins Museum of Art
(in person & virtual) This lecture will showcase examples from the museum's collection, including paintings from Nostalgia for My Island, to illustrate the Museo de Arte de Ponce's significant role in the history of Puerto Rican Art.
Arnez J
at Orlando Improv
Get ready to see Arnez J in Orlando at Orlando Improv. Secure your tickets now to Arnez J before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
The Nutcracker
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
A beloved holiday tradition that follows the story of a young girl who embarks on a journey with her Nutcracker prince in a whimsical world of dance.
OUC Orlando Half Marathon and Lake Eola 5k
at Lake Eola Park
Orlando's Best Half Marathon
Holiday Night Market at Downtown
at Downtown Winter Garden
Experience the holiday wonderland of downtown as booths with festive treats, décor, and gift items in the pedestrian-only streets.
Lewis Black
at Hard Rock Live - Orlando
Get ready to see Lewis Black in Orlando at Hard Rock Live - Orlando. Secure your tickets now to Lewis Black before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Breakfast with Santa
at Wekiva Island
Breakfast with Santa and the elves with other activities and entertainment.
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
at The Plaza LIVE
Get ready to see The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute in Orlando at The Plaza Live. Secure your tickets now to The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades
at Amway Center
Get tickets to see the Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades at Amway Center! This event is set to sell out so buy your tickets now to Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades from the link above and save big!
Fit Dog Jingle Jog - Fun Run Fundraiser
at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
This dog-friendly fun run is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while supporting our Therapy K-9 programs for first responders!
Matt Fraser
at Hard Rock Live - Orlando
Big Soto
at House Of Blues - Orlando
Get ready to see Big Soto in Orlando at House Of Blues - Orlando. Secure your tickets now to Big Soto before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.
Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
at Camping World Stadium
This year’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl will be held on Tuesday, December 31 and broadcast live on ABC. The bowl hosts the top Big Ten and SEC teams from outside the CFP series of bowls.
Reflection of Time III
at Art in Public Places Gallery, Winter Garden City Hall
Now in its third year at Winter Garden City Hall, this exhibition explores the journey of African American artists from the Central Florida community and how their works serve as a testament in preserving time.
It's a Wonderful Life in Winter Garden II
at Art in Public Places Gallery, Winter Garden City Hall
Under the guidance of senior faculty member Peter Schreyer, 10 experienced Crealdé master class students tell the visual story and written narrative of contemporary life in Downtown Winter Garden, one of Central Florida’s most authentic small towns.
23rd Unity Heritage Festival In Hannibal Square & Open House
at Shady Park across from the Hannibal Square Heritage Center
This annual City of Winter Park festival celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and promotes community and family heritage. The two-day festival takes place in Shady Park across from the Hannibal Square Heritage Center in Winter Park.
PGA Show
at Orange County Convention Center
The Global Gathering for the Business of Golf
Uncorked
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Step into the captivating world of dance with an exclusive opportunity to witness Orlando Ballet Company Dancers and Artistic Leadership in action.
Jessica Kirson
at Hard Rock Live - Orlando
Get ready to see Jessica Kirson in Orlando at Hard Rock Live - Orlando. Secure your tickets now to Jessica Kirson before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.