Orlando Top 10 - August 2026

FREE DAY!

Aug. 3, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Leu Gardens. Did you know that you can visit Leu Gardens for free on the first Monday of every month? Take a few hours and explore the 50 acres and 15,500 botanical specimens in the Florida Native Plant Garden, the Edible Plant Garden, Rose Garden, the Camellia Collection, and so much more. leugardens.org

HIREPALOOZA

Aug. 20, 10 a.m. at the Kia Center. Attendees can explore hundreds of open positions, meet recruiters faceto-face, attend free career sessions, receive professional resume reviews, take free headshots, and access support from community partners dedicated to helping people take the next step in their careers. Free admission. orlandojobs.com

SIDEWALK SALE

Aug. 1 in Downtown Winter Garden. Stroll through the historic streets and shop the sale racks for bargains along West Plant Street from Woodland Street to Central Avenue plus Main Street and Boyd Street. Live music from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Centennial Plaza Gazebo. This is also during a Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday! cwgdn.com

SENSORY SUNDAYS

Aug. 16, 10 a.m. - noon at the Crayola Experience. Designed for kids and families who would like to experience the attraction adapted for sensory needs including low lighting, music and sounds turned off, quiet room available, paper towels in the restrooms, and sensoryfriendly Crayola products. Enjoy a special character appearance at 11 a.m. crayolaexperience.com

TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN

Every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Mead Botanical Garden in Winter Park. This is a gentle exercise program composed of slow, deliberate movements, meditation, and deep breathing to enhance health and well-being. Purchase tickets in advance; all proceeds benefit Mead Botanical Garden. meadgarden.org

CELEBRATION OF RUNNING 5K

Aug. 15, 7:30 a.m. The 3.1-mile USATF-certified route starts at Orlando Cultural Park, passes by two lakes, and runs through the eclectic Mills50 neighborhood, finishing on the Orlando Urban Trail. Kids’ runs are free and recommended for children 12 and under. Distances range from 100 yards to one mile, and children will be placed in age-appropriate groups. Register at trackshack.com

ORLANDO STORY CLUB

Aug. 5, 7 p.m. at CityArts Orlando. This is a live storytelling competition, the August theme is “Salty.” Anyone with a story that fits this theme can enter by putting their name in the story hat. Ten names are drawn at random. Each storyteller is given five minutes to impress the audience, and the top three tellers take home prizes. Tickets at downtownartsdistrict.com.

SCIENCE NIGHT LIVE

Aug. 22, 8 – 11:30 p.m. at the Orlando Science Center. Adults will enjoy signature cocktails & mocktails, live demonstrations, hands-on activities, an up-close experience with animals from the Life exhibit, see works by talented local creators, and finally stargaze under the night sky with a telescope tour of the stars. 18+ only. Purchase tickets at osc.org.

MICKEY’S NOT SO SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY

Select nights at Magic Kingdom from Aug. 7 through Oct. 31. This separately-ticketed event includes the Boo-To-You Halloween parade, Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular stage show, the Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks show, seasonal food, Trick or Treating throughout the park, character Meet & Greets, and more. disneyworld.disney.go.com

LOVE & BOSSA NOVA

Aug. 22, 9 p.m. at Judson’s Live. An intimate showcase of classic bossa nova featuring Daniela Soledade’s vocals accompanied by Nate Najar on guitar. Together, they paint a sunny portrait of 1960s Rio de Janeiro. Love & Bossa Nova returns with songs from Daniela’s latest album, “Deco Tropical,” alongside classic bossa nova hits. drphillipscenter.org