Community Events & Things to Do
Near Orlando

Emerge: New Works By Painting & Drawing Fellowship and Studio Artists
at Crealdé School of Art
Emerging artists from Crealdé’s Painting & Drawing program share their talent in work produced during their fellowship. These artists also show the value of the instruction by the teachers who mentor them.
Fight For Air Climb
at City National Bank Tower
On Saturday, March 8, Orlando’s premier stair climb competition challenges participants to conquer 25 floors // 512 stairs of the iconic City National Bank Tower in Downtown Orlando. All are welcome!

Peace Love & Vans 2025
at Withlacoochee River Park
Whether you’re a vanlifer or just vanlife curious, come and join us at the most epic vanlife meetup and industry expo in sunny Florida and one of the largest in the Southeast USA!
Peter Pan
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
The classic tale of a boy who can fly, whisking Wendy and her brothers to Neverland to encounter fairies, mermaids, and the infamous Captain Hook.
Vision Expo East 2025
at Orange County Convention Center
Where visionaries gather - Spanning coasts and markets, Vision Expo is the most comprehensive event built for the optical industry to foster community and discovery across eyewear and eye care.
Balanchine, Graham, Pires
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Three uniquely choreographed works. One iconic show.

Rock, Mineral, Gem, Jewelry & Fossil Show
at Florida Armory National Guard
Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, jewelry, artifacts, metaphysical stones and handcrafted cabochons, etc.
Giselle
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
The epitome of a romantic era ballet, Giselle intertwines ethereal grace with heart-wrenching drama.
LUNG FORCE Run/Walk 5K
at Baldwin Park Events
Join us for a morning of healthy activity among friends while honoring the memory of those we’ve lost to lung cancer and lifting up those who need our support.
44th Annual Juried Student Exhibition
at Crealdé School of Art
Featuring some of the year’s best student work in painting, drawing, digital and film photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, and fiber arts.
10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration In Hannibal Square: Knowing, Remembering And
at Ward Chapel AME Church
The event commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. The celebration and observance will feature distinguished guest speakers along with community conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
CME at Universal Studios Orlando June 27-30, 2025
at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
CME at Universal Studios Orlando. Topics are Primary Care CME for family medicine, internal medicine, Ob/Gyn, NPs, and PAs.
Converging Realities: PJ Svedja and Joshua Owoicho
at Hannibal Square Heritage Center
The combination of the realist works by Nigerian painter Joshua Owoicho and American painter P.J. Svedja offers distinct cultural influences while appreciating the similarities between the artists’ two worlds.
Converging Realities: PJ Svedja and Joshua Owoicho
at Crealdé School of Art
The combination of the realist works by Nigerian painter Joshua Owoicho and American painter P.J. Svedja offers distinct cultural influences while appreciating the similarities between the artists’ two worlds.
41st Annual Cup-A-Thon
at Crealdé School of Art
Bringing shoppers and collectors to the main campus to browse one-of-a-kind ceramic cups, bowls, and other vessels handmade by Crealdé instructors, artists, students, and friends. Proceeds benefit upgrades to the Ceramics studio and kilns.
Florida Kids and Family Expo - 10th Annual
at Orange County Convention Center
Grab the family for some epic fun! The Florida Kids and Family Expo connects families to schools, entertainment, businesses, products, and more. Find out what’s possible in Central Florida with this 2-day epic expo on August 23-24, 2025.
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.