lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near Orlando

Spice up your week at Ladies Night! Join us every Thursday for specialty drinks, dirty game nights with

Join us for our United Feeding Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway where we'll be giving out free turkeys to help spread holiday cheer!

Major League Pickleball Playoffs crown champions in Orlando. Watch pros play & join the amateur tournament (Nov 21-24)

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at Reindeer Romp during the Festival of Trees!

International Drive kicks off the holidays with its annual tree lighting on Nov. 22 at 6 P.M., featuring a 50-foot decorated tree and a ceremony led by Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings.

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

Food Truck Thursday at Center Lake Park

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.

Join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Free Pie Giveaway where we show our gratitude by giving away delicious pies to all of you!

Orlando Brunchfest - Brunch, Beats & Bottomless Mimosas 2024 Friendsgiving Edition sponsored by Tito's Vodka

Get ready to sip tea, mingle with friends, and celebrate Friendsgiving Bridgerton-style at our fabulous Friendsgiving tea party!

Limit 1 Turkey Dinner per household/vehicle. First come first served, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

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.

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.

Celebrate the holiday season with our 2024 JW Bonnet Creek Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Come join us for a cozy and delicious Thanksgiving dinner with friends and family at our exclusive invitational event in 2024!

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.

A SPIN ON DINNER! Designed to foster genuine connections in an atmosphere of warmth and creativity, Communal Feast goes beyond dining

Don’t miss Festival of Tree’s first-ever Silent Night Disco Jam!

Join us for a fun, cozy Friendsgiving where kids can enjoy a hearty, old-style feast!

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.

Join us for our Turkey Giveaway, where we'll be distributing delicious Thanksgiving meals and hosting a community kickball game!

Vegan Buffet

Family Paint Party at Songbirds- Silly Turkey

Join OrlandoBands.com as we host Open Mic Night at the Copper Rocket Pub! Amazing sound system, drinks, and live music!

Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas.

Enjoy Thanksgiving at Home with Cooper's Hawk!

Join us for a wild night to celebrate Thanksgiving the proper way!

Grab your friends and party at Boxi Park the night before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 27!

When you are not eating turkey and shopping, you should be dancing!

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!

Get ready to trot around Lake Nona and burn off those Thanksgiving calories with our fun and festive Turkey Trot!

Get ready to run off those Thanksgiving calories at the Keenes Pointe Turkey Trot 2024!

Celebrate at the Orlando Sentinel Critics' Choice for Best Hotel Restaurant 2024!

Let Rosen Plaza take care of the cooking this Thanksgiving Day at our popular buffet

Celebrate with our Family! Join us at our table and enjoy Chef David Ellin's Inspired Thanksgiving Feast

Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings.

Join us for a global feast with friends from all over the world at A Friendsgiving Around The World!

Gather around the table to enjoy a buffet of chef-curated traditional dishes and decadent desserts at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.

Chloe's 28th Golden Birthday and Thanksgiving Celebration

Gather your family and loved ones for an unforgettable, family-style Thanksgiving dinner at Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with family and loved ones over an intimate, three-course dinner at Sear + Sea Woodfire Grill.

Enjoy an evening with the mature crowd on Thanksgiving. We will play R&B music all night

Get ready to feast on some killer shredding at Shredsgiving - a day full of music, good vibes, and epic guitar solos!

TW Marketing & Set It Off Presents... The 8th Annual "Black Friday" BLACK OUT Affair! Going down Thanksgiving Weekend @ Dream City!

Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping local at our Downtown Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale

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.

you’ve seen black friday before, BUT NEVER LIKE THIS!!! join orlando’s FIRST and ONLY DISCOUNT ART MART for the best day of the year!!! SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! or should we say, SMALL BIZ SATURGOB!!!

Mai Thai's Bangin' Brunch - The Best Brunch Party in Orlando! Eat, Drink & Party!

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

Funk Box Orl is where we groove, dance, and vibe to the funkiest beats in Orlando!

Winter Wonderland at Wekiva Island is back from December 1-25!

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.

(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.

Adult holiday Musical! NO KIDS!

Get ready to see Creed, 3 Doors Down & Mammoth WVH in Orlando at Amway Center. Secure your tickets now to Creed, 3 Doors Down & Mammoth WVH before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.

Join us on Friday, December 6th from 6:00-8:30PM for our 9th Annual Santa Fly-In Event!

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.

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.

Orlando's Best Half Marathon

Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s! Score a ho-ho-whole morning of family fun with exclusive early access to the store.

Experience the holiday wonderland of downtown as booths with festive treats, décor, and gift items in the pedestrian-only streets.

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 and the elves with other activities and entertainment.

Outdoor movie at Wekiva Island

Indulge in a Harvest Haven: A 5-Course Fall Feast with a Southeast Asian Twist

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.

Get ready to see Chayanne in Orlando at Amway Center. Secure your tickets now to Chayanne before this show sells out as this will be one of the biggest concerts all year long.

Bring your family and friends out to this FREE EVENT. Enjoy hundreds of unique items at our Makers Market, grab a bite to eat from our delicious food trucks, enjoy a free holiday concert, and check out the Glass Guild of Central Florida at the Art House.

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!