Orlando Top 10 - April 2026

FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL

April 10 - 19 at the Enzian Theater. This Oscar-qualifying festival will premiere the best in current, independent, and international cinema. This is one of only a handful of Oscar-qualifying Festivals in the U.S. in all three shorts categories: Animated Short Film, Live Action Short Film, and Documentary Short Subject. Ten days and over 180 films. Purchase tickets at floridafilmfestival.com.

SCIENCE & WINE

April 25, 7 p.m. at the Orlando Science Center. This annual fundraising event benefits the Orlando Science Center. Science & Wine is a unique wine and food tasting with an educational twist. This event offers a chance to celebrate with others who enjoy the culture of wine while also helping the Center’s mission to inspire science learning for all. osc.org

HIPPITY HOP ADVENTURE

April 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Central Florida Zoo. This familyfriendly event features a full day of springtime fun, including conservation-friendly treat stations, a Zoo-wide scavenger hunt for eggs, a DJ dance party on the splashpad, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny! The animal habitats will be decorated, too. centralfloridazoo.org

ORLANDO CITY SC

Watch Orlando’s MLS team play at Inter&Co Stadium twice this month. April 18 at 7:30 p.m. against the Houston Dynamo. It’s Kids Night, so expect family-focused fun throughout the evening. April 22 at 7:30 p.m. they play the Charlotte FC. For stadium rules and available tickets, visit orlandocitysc.com.

WAG & WADDLE

April 4, 8:30 a.m. at the Hamlin Town Center in Winter Garden. Held in partnership with the Hippity Hop 5K, it’s a fun way to enjoy the day with your four-legged friends. The 1 Mile race is for large dogs (40+ lbs) or pups comfortable covering the distance with their owner. The 0.5 Mile is for medium-sized dogs (20-40 lbs), and the 0.25 Mile is for small dogs (under 20 lbs). Prizes for best pet costume, too! Register at floridarunningco.com.

STARS ON ICE

April 18, 7 p.m. at the Kia Center. Headlined by Ilia Malinin, the “Quad God” and two-time World Champion, Alysa Liu, reigning World Champion, and Olympic Team Gold Medalists Madison Chock & Evan Bates, the tour also stars National Champions Isabeau Levito, Amber Glenn, Jason Brown, and more! Cast subject to change. kiacenter.com

SPRING FEVER IN THE GARDEN

April 11 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & April 12 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Downtown Winter Garden. This garden festival features over 200 gardening vendors selling a wide variety of plants. Plus, there’s a Kids Zone, Chalkin’ it Up Sidewalk Art Contest, live entertainment, nature-themed arts and crafts, Ask the Experts booth, and more. Free admission. cwgdn.com

SILVER SCREEN CLASSICS

April 25 & 26 at the Knowles Memorial Chapel in Winter Park. The Bach Choir and Orchestra will bring your favorite movies to life through spectacular choral and orchestral performances. From sweeping scores to memorable melodies, this concert celebrates the artistry that makes film music so powerful and beloved. bachfestivalflorida.org

PEPPA PIG CONCERT

April 17, 6 p.m. at Dr. Phillips Center. This is a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older. Join Peppa and George to learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together. Enjoy some of your favorite music from the show played by a live orchestra and discover new pieces perfect for children. drphillipscenter.org

STAR SHANTIES

April 28, 7 p.m. at Dr. Phillips Center. “Star Shanties: Songs From a Galaxy Far, Far Away” is a hilarious Star Wars-themed musical comedy. When a cargo ship called The Wretched Hive is stranded on a backwater system in the Outer Rim, its smuggler crew has no other recourse but to perform some of their favorite shanties for the locals to raise the credits for repairs. drphillipscenter.org