lgbtq Events & Things to Do
Near Orlando

Step into the captivating world of dance with an exclusive opportunity to witness Orlando Ballet Company Dancers and Artistic Leadership in action.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Join us for a special evening of gratitude and appreciation on November 15, 2024 - A Night of Thanks!

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 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.

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.

Where Conversations That Matter Begin

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.

An annual elegant, all-white, pop-up picnic!

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"!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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

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

Chloe's 28th Golden Birthday and Thanksgiving Celebration

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Global Gathering for the Business of Golf

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.