Orlando Top 10 - November 2025

ORLANDO JAPAN FESTIVAL

Nov. 9, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Kissimmee Lakefront Park. Celebrating Japanese culture! Enjoy a full day of authentic food, traditional performances, and hands-on cultural experiences for all ages. From music and dance to martial arts and crafts, there’s something for everyone. More info at facebook.com/orlandojapanfestival.

TURKEY TROT 5K

Nov. 27, 7 a.m. at Lake Eola. Runners, joggers, and walkers, many dressed in full costumes or Thanksgiving-themed hats, hit the course for a “Race to End Senior Hunger” benefiting Meals on Wheels and other programs that support seniors in the community. Costume contest before the race. trackshack.com/event/240

MAKER FAIRE ORLANDO

Nov. 8 & 9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. Part science fair, part county fair, this is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, artists, and students featuring innovation and experimentation. makerfaireorlando.com

MOANA LIVE-TO-FILM

Nov. 25, 8 p.m. at Dr. Phillips Center. A full-length screening of the beloved movie accompanied by live performances of a unique on-stage musical ensemble of top studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters, and vocalists, celebrating the music and songs from this award-winning film. drphillipscenter.org

FALL FIESTA

Nov. 1 & 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Lake Eola Park. Bring the family to the heart of Downtown Orlando while exploring hundreds of unique artist and crafter booths, food vendors, the Kids Zone, and live entertainment on the amphitheater stage. Free. fiestainthepark.com

FESTIVAL OF TREES

Nov. 15 – 23 at the Orlando Museum of Art. See more than 50 designerdecorated trees, festive wreaths, gingerbread creations, holiday vignettes, and tabletop displays. Shop in the Holiday Boutique, enjoy live entertainment daily, and dine in the Festival Café. On weekends, Santa will be on hand for photos and meet-and-greets. omart.org

A SALUTE IN SWING

Nov. 9, 3 p.m. at the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts. A Veterans’ Day afternoon of music and tribute with a jazz group composed entirely of former military musicians. From big band swing to soulful ballads, the music honors veterans and their service. bluebambooartcenter.com

FESTIVAL OF THE HOLIDAYS

Nov. 28 – Dec. 30 at EPCOT. Celebrate the holidays around the world with seasonal food, visits with Santa, seasonal shows, and the famous Candlelight Processionals with a choir, 50-piece orchestra, and a celebrity narrator. disneyworld.disney.go.com

VANS WARPED TOUR

Nov. 15 & 16 at Camping World Stadium. It’s two days of pure nostalgia for all millennials. The tour hosts 133 bands along with extreme skate demos, BMX riders, shopping in Sponsor Alley, and don’t miss the “Tour Museum” with 30 years of photos and memories. vanswarpedtourorlando.com

HOLIDAYS AT LEU GARDENS

Nov. 28 – Jan. 4 at Leu Gardens. This is a holiday floral spectacular with thousands of poinsettias and seasonal flowers in full bloom across 50 acres. Visit the historic Leu House Museum, where every room is decorated for the holidays. As you walk around, be on the lookout for the garden gnomes hidden throughout the garden. leugardens.org