Top Orlando Events Today
Aside from its year-long warm climate, pleasant sunshine, and famous theme parks, there are a lot of things to do in Orlando that makes it one of the most famous vacation destinations in the world.
Here is a list of what’s going on in Orlando this weekend:
1. Gay Days at Artegon Marketplace
When: June 2 - June 7, 2015
Where: Artegon Marketplace Orlando - 5250 International Drive,Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 1-888-942-9329
Gay Days is the largest annual LGBT vacation destination in the world aside from pride celebrations. It marks its 25th anniversary this year with a Miss Gay Days Pageant, pool parties, wine, spirits, and beer tastings, and many more.
2. Girls in Wonderland 2015
When: June 3- June 8, 2015
Where: Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort - 12205 South Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32836
This event was made 14 years ago especially for women coming to Orlando for Gay Days so that they can have a host hotel and enjoy first class events just for them. Guests can expect amazing parties, celebrity appearances, and special performances, and look forward to new events and a new local charity to support for this year.
3. One Magical Weekend
When: June 5 - June 7, 2015
Where: Riptide @ Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
The name of the event exactly describes what visitors can look forward to - One Magical Weekend at the happiest place on earth. To kick off the festivities, there will be an annual RipTide event at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park on June 5th. On June 6, Saturday, guests are encouraged to wear red for the launch of its first Red Version 1: Unmasked high-energy party. On June 7, Sunday, treat your tastebuds to the finest drinks from England, Germany, and Canada and dance along to the hits from international DJ GRIND during the E-Tea dance party. The festivities will end with a bang with spectacular fireworks.
4. Sounds Like Summer
When: June 7 - July 25, 2015
Location: Epcot® - 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Time: 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, and 8:00 pm daily
Phone: 407-939-5277
The Sounds Like Summer concert series returns to Epcot’s America Gardens Theater this summer with some of the world’s most famous tribute bands. Rock out with these bands as they pay tribute to the different music legends from June 7 to July 25.
5. Star Wars Weekends 2015
When: May 15 - June 14, 2015
Where: Disney's Hollywood Studios®
Phone: 407-824-4321
Star Wars fans both young and old will be thrilled to meet the Star Wars characters face-to-face at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 4 consecutive weekends starting on May 15 to June 14, 2015. Meet and greet Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Queen Amidala, and other favorite characters from the famous movie series.
Aside from what’s happening in Orlando this weekend, here are other famous events and attractions that keep tourists flocking to Orlando year after year:
1. Silver Spurs Rodeo
Where: 1875 Silver Spur Ln, Kissimmee, FL 3474
Phone: 407-677-6336
This huge rodeo event packs a full 8,000+ capacity venue every year with its main attraction, the bull riding, and other events like callf scarmblle (for kids), steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team roping, and bareback. June may bring rain showers but since this is an indoor event, the occasional downpours won’t spoil the cowboy fun. The rodeo clowns are always on hand to add fun to this exciting event.
2. Oktoberfest
Where: Casselberry, FL 32707
Phone: 407-834-0574
Hosted by the German-American Society of Florida, this annual event gives guests a taste of German culture with sauerkraut and sausage, children’s activities, German music and dancing, and 32-ounce beers for those who have the guts for it. Lots of activities in this event for the whole family to enjoy for just a $5 donation/ entry fee.
3. Scottish Highland Games
Where: Central Winds Park, Winter Springs, FL 32708
Get a feel of Scottish culture with bagpipes, Highland music, and dance, whisky, food, and tartan. Witness men in kilts perform feats of strength and good family fun and children’s activities. Scottish art, clan-related goodies, and cultural memorabilia are available for sale from vendors. If you have Scottish ancestry, the people here could even help you trace your family’s tartan.
4. Orlando Fringe Festival
Where: 777 E Princeton St., Orlando, FL
Phone: 407-648-0077
This annual celebration of performing arts has been running for more than 20 years now. The Orlando Fringe Festival features hundreds of performances that are uncensored, so people under 18 will not be admitted into the mature events without a parent or guardian. This truly unique cultural fest of music, theater arts, dance, and visual arts runs for 2 weeks. Parents with children can have them join the Kids Fringe for free, which runs on both weekends of the event and offers plenty of opportunities for the kids to learn, create, and play.
5. Florida Film Festival
Where: Enzian Theater, Maitland, FL 32751
Phone: 407-629-1088
One of the most celebrated events in Orlando, the Florida Film Festival is a 10-day gala premiering the best in independent, international, and current films qualifying for the Oscars. The venue at the Enzian Theater makes the event more special with its beautiful grounds and lovely outdoor Eden Bar, coupled with the presence of industry movers and shakers, cocktails, and great food from local restaurants.
If you want to experience an unforgettable vacation, check out what’s happening in Orlando this week and choose from dozens of fun events and festivities happening only in Orlando Fl.
4. Orlando Fringe Festival
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