Events On I-Drive Orlando

Polymer Clay Sculpting Workshop

ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!   This workshop will be taught by the artist behind Thunder Jay Studio, Amanda Mae Larsen.  Message this event on Facebook, email AmandaMae@thunderjaystudio.com, or Thunder Jay Studio at any of her contact places for information on the availability of seats and about how to reserve and pay...

Wine Riffs at the Hard Rock Hotel

In true rock 'n' roll spirit, Hard Rock Hotel rebelled against the idea that a wine dinner should be a stuffy and solemn affair. Each Wine Riffs event is a unique experience, pairing the vintages of a featured winery with expertly prepared dinner courses. There’s even a custom soundtrack curated...

Jake's Beer Festival

Kick back and relax in our South Seas island paradise at Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando™ while experiencing a festival created for beer lovers, foodies and all who enjoy a good time. Jake's Beer Festival happens only twice each year and features more than 50 local and regional...

Nick Offerman

NICK OFFERMAN is an actor, writer and woodworker, best known as the character of Ron Swanson on NBC’s hit comedy series “Parks & Recreation.” The show, in which he starred with Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, and Aziz Ansari, wrapped its 7th and final season in 2015.  Most recently, Offerman voiced a...

Rodney Perry

Rodney Perry has had the opportunity to learn the business of Comedy from some of the best. His first job in Hollywood was serving as writer/warm-up guy for Kym Whitley’s show “Oh Drama” on BET. Doors continued to open for Rodney as he got opportunities to serve as the opening...

Watch Jazzy & Toya Turnup

Jasmin Brown, also known as Jazzy or Jazz, rapidly became an online sensation. Known for her “in-car” rants and original characters, such as Toya Turnup, Termite and Reggie, Jasmin managed to build a whole new audience by simply being herself. Funny, ambitious, inspirational, humble and passionate are a few of many...

South Open Dancesport Championships

The South Open Dancesport Championships is celebrating its 47th year and is bringing the biggest celebrities of the ballroom industry to the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. This five-day event will feature professional and amateur dancers from all over the United States and the world competing for coveted dancing titles. Traditionally...

MST3K Live: Great Cheesy Movie Circus

Bill Bellamy

Using his experiences growing up in Newark, Bill Bellamy started doing stand-up while he was a student at Rutgers University. Bellamy quickly discovered how much he enjoyed making people laugh, and began honing his skills at small comedy clubs around the country and was soon making waves in the New...

Holiday Harbor Nights

HOLIDAY HARBOR NIGHTS The Food. The Wine. The Music.   Come kick off the holiday season and experience the ambiance of the Mediterranean under the twinkling lights of the picturesque Harbor Piazza at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando. Enjoy select wines, sparkling wines and expertly prepared gourmet foods from each of...

Celebrate Together at Del Frisco's

This Thanksgiving Day, we invite you to join us for a traditional holiday dinner with our special prix fixe menu featuring favorites like Slow Roasted Turkey Breast with all the trimmings and seasonal desserts like Pumpkin Cheesecake. Our full dinner menu, including the Dry-Aged Steaks Collection, will also be available all day on Thanksgiving.  Seating is...

Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Appearances by Universal Orlando characters, live music, face painter, balloonist and kids’ crafts and activities table.  Reservations: 407-503-DINE 

Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Buffet at Hard Rock Hotel

Reservations:407-503-DINE

Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Hard Rock Hotel

Appearances by Universal Orlando characters, balloon artists, face painting and Magic Man Reservations: 407-503-DINE

Thanksgiving Dining at Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Reservations: Call 407-503-DINE Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Buffet Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 Time: 7am – 11am Location: Jake’s American Bar Price: $23.99* adult; $13.99* child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3 [*tax and gratuity not included] Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Bloody Mary cocktails for just $15 more. Thanksgiving Day Buffet Date: Thursday, November...

Thanksgiving Dining at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Thanksgiving Day Breakfast Buffet Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 Time: 7am – 11am Location: Amatista Cookhouse Price:$22.99* adult; $12.99* child (ages 3 – 9); complimentary under age 3 [*tax and gratuity not included] Adults (ages 21+) can add all-you-care-to-enjoy mimosa and Cubanita cocktails for just $15 more. Thanksgiving Day Dinner Buffet Date: Thursday, November 28, 2019 Time: 11:30am...

Thanksgiving Day Meal Special at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Location: Bayliner Diner  Menu: Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Compote, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Candied Yams, Biscuits

Thanksgiving at Universal's Aventura Hotel

Location: Urban Pantry Menu: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, Pumpkin Pie and more

Thanksgiving Day Meal at Universal's Endless Summer Resort

Location: Beach Break Cafe Menu: Oven Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, Green Beans, Dinner Rolls and Cranberry Compote

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Rosen Shingle Creek

Join us for our tantalizing holiday buffet featuring an abundance of dishes, from seasonal classics to chef stations to our dessert extravaganza and more. Unlimited Champagne and Mimosas | Complimentary Valet Parking Advanced Reservations Required | Call 407-996-3663 Floridians Enjoy a 25% Discount 

Eat, Drink & Give Thanks at Tapa Toro!

This Thanksgiving, hang up your apron and treat yourself to a hearty, fall-inspired 3-course prix fixe menu, priced at $27 per person, featuring a flavorful couscous salad, a classic herb-roasted chicken, and scrumptious pumpkin pecan pie. When you're done with dinner, get up and dance flamenco!

Thanksgiving Buffet at Rosen Plaza

Free Parking | Reservations Recommended  Let the talented chefs at Rosen Plaza take care of the cooking this Thanksgiving Day at the popular Thanksgiving Day buffet, a cornucopia of delights that include choices from the buffet’s savory display such as roast turkey, stuffing with sausage and caramelized onion, and a carving...

Thanksgiving Buffet at CAFÉ GAUGUIN

Celebrate the holiday with a bountiful Thanksgiving Day buffet at Café Gauguin, featuring fresh soups and salads, an antipasto display, and a seafood station with Escabeche marinated and fried mahi with lemon and lime, and lemon-basil shrimp salad. Traditional holiday dishes include roasted tom turkey, cornbread dressing and pecan glazed...

International Drive Thanksgiving Buffet

$18.95* Children 5 and under eat free with paying adult (limit one child per paying adult)   Join family and friends at Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando for a Thanksgiving buffet feast. Enjoy an assortment of traditional favorites with some contemporary items.   *Price per person, plus tax and service charge. Senior discount of 25%...

Three-Course Thanksgiving Menu at Mia's Italian Kitchen

From 12pm - 8pm, Mia's Italian Kitchen will have a three-course Thanksgiving menu priced at $29 per person, as well as their regular menu.

Thanksgiving Buffet at Spencer's for Steaks & Chops

This Hilton Orlando restaurant will have a Thanksgiving buffet with charcuterie, composed salads, pasta and carving stations, a raw bar, small plates, sides, and desserts from 2-6 p.m.

Thanksgiving and Greek Combined!

Trade-in turkey at home this year for lamb and late-night dancing! Taverna Opa will be open from 12pm – 11pm on Thanksgiving Day and is serving a Greek-style prix fixe feast all day long. Enjoy your choice of appetizer and entree + indulge in dessert for just $25 per person...

Rod Z

“Laughter Is Good Medicine” is the belief of this Orlando native who started making people laugh at an early age at family reunions. Whether volunteering in the community or working with his Fraternities, Rod always finds a way to make people laugh and enjoy life. He is a graduate of...

En Vivo: El Gran Combo

WJRR's Rocksgiving with Chevelle

HRL and Ledge Entertainment Present 101.1 WJRR's ROCKSGIVING with Chevelle and special guests Convey and The Band Royale  CHEVELLE is the understated musical powerhouse who have continually delivered rock anthems for the past 24 years. 7 number one hits, 17songs reaching the top 10 charts, over 4 million records sold in...

Michael Carbonaro Live!

Known for his original hidden camera magic series, THE CARBONARO EFFECT on truTV, Michael Carbonaro has been seen on television in shows such as Happily Divorced, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, and CSI Miami. A performing magician since his youth, Carbonaro went on to study experimental theater at New York...

Classic Albums Live: Creedence Clearwater Revival - Chronicle Vol. 1

Classic Albums Live features the finest studio musicians performing classic rock albums LIVE note for note, cut for cut. This time it's Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Chronicles" Join us in the Hard Rock Cafe for a bite to eat before the show! #DidYouKnow: you can get a FREE backstage tour of Hard Rock...

Collective Soul

Amanda Seales

Comedian, actress, writer, producer, and more, Amanda Seales doesn’t just make you laugh, she makes change! With an uncanny knack for taking serious topics (racism, rape culture, sexism, police brutality, etc.) and with humor, making them relatable and interesting, she combines intellectual wit, silliness, and a pop culture obsession to create...

Crystal Bowersox

Crystal Bowersox is an American singer, songwriter and actress who was the runner-up on the ninth season of American Idol. She was the first female finalist in three years.

Shuler King

Comedian Shuler King was born Frank Williams III in Sumter, South Carolina. He knew at an early age that he was destined to be an entertainer especially since he was the kid known for cracking jokes. King grew up in a traditional 2-parent household in the Bible Belt of the...

Visit Orlando: Black Friday & Cyber Monday

Looking for the gift no one will ever return? Take advantage of extra savings on more than 50 theme parks, attractions, activities and dinner shows! From now through December 8, we are offering an extra 10 percent off entire orders of already discounted tickets during our Black Friday sale at tickets.visitorlando.com. Use promo code GIFT...

Charlie Berens

Comedian, host, actor and Emmy-winning journalist Charlie Berens is a dynamic talent in the comedy world. Berens is the creator and star of the Manitowoc Minute. In 6 months he transformed the viral video series into an hour-long variety show selling out venues, sometimes within minutes. Charlie’s career extends beyond...

Paint Nite: Fantasy Forest Unicorn

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Ages 6 & up 

Purple Madness

The “Purple Madness” is the ultimate celebration of the most widely beloved entertainer and profoundly influential artist of all-time, Prince! Purple Madness is America's #1 Prince Experience!

Third Eye Blind

Third Eye Blind with special guests Smallpools

Paws & Pints!

Join us Saturday, November 16th for our free event Paws & Pints at the Orlando park! Bring your pup, enjoy some delicious pints and shop from local vendors while you enjoy live music. Don't forget the tasty food from the food trucks that will be there!  Gates open at 5:45 PM and the event...

Ali Siddiq

Ali Siddiq is stand-up comedian, public speaker, and writer out of Houston. His unique style of stand-up began behind the walls of incarceration, an incubator for interesting experiences and good stories. People received their first taste of Ali Siddiq when he appeared on HBO's DEF COMEDY JAM and LIVE FROM...

Desi Banks

Desi Banks is a comedian, actor, and writer based in Atlanta. With over 2.5 million followers on Instagram he is best known for his characters Lil Johnny, Keisha, Grandma Reese, and Uncle Earl in his hilariously relatable online sketches that have featured other notable online personalities such as B. SIMONE...

Doug Stanhope

Doug Stanhope is a stand-up comic. Has been since 1990. His material ranges from true-life graphic perversion to volatile social criticism. Doug is vulgar, opinionated, brutally honest and shockingly uninhibited and is certainly not for everybody. He started his career in Las Vegas doing jack-off jokes for free drinks. Not much has...

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Roadshow

Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith come to YOUR town to show their latest and greatest motion picture, the star studded Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. The New Jersey stoner icons who first hit the screen 25 years ago in CLERKS are back! When Jay and Silent Bob discover that Hollywood...

Free Blizzard for Veterans!

Dairy Queen will be giving veterans a free BLIZZARD on Veterans Day! *This location only: 6321-A International Drive, Orlando, FL

Sesame Street is turning 50!

On November 10 Sesame Street is turning 50! Sesame Street has brought life-changing benefits of early learning to children across the globe for half a century! Join us at SeaWorld Orlando as we celebrate Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary with a special weekend Birthday Party Celebration for guests of all ages at Sesame Street Land...

Who's Bad The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

Live from the Green Room at Tin Roof! Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. Their power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musical must-see.

The Neotheater World Tour: AJR

Insightful lyrical confessions, alternative ambition, earnest charm, D.I.Y. songcraft, and magnetic pop choruses ushered AJR to mainstream ubiquity just under the radar. Since their 2013 independent debut Living Room, the New York trio of brothers—Adam [bass, vocals], Jack [vocals, guitar], and Ryan [ukulele, piano, vocals]—quietly transformed into an international phenomenon. By...

Damon Wayans: It's Personal Tour

Known throughout the world for no-holds-barred comedic genius, Damon Wayans wrapped five seasons of the hit ABC series, My Wife and Kids in 2005, which he co-created and executive produced. Currently in syndication worldwide, the series received numerous awards, including the 2002 People’s Choice for Favorite New Television Series, and...

Chris Knight

Chris Knight is a singer/songwriter from the tiny mining town of Slaughters, KY, whose self-titled debut album invited comparisons to Steve Earle and John Prine.

Vicki Barbolak

Vicki Barbolak is one of America’s funniest comedians. She was a fan favorite and top 10 finalist on Season 13 of America's Got Talent on NBC. Howie Mandel told Vicki and America, “I think you just came up with your own sitcom, you’re wonderful I love you.” And Simon said,...

National Night Out Taste of I-Drive

Come say hello to your Orlando Police Department Patrol Officers and local businesses at this FREE event! • Free food & drinks • Giveaways • Entertainment

Chris Kattan & Friends

Chris Kattan is best known as one of the longest serving cast members on NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live.’ In the 8 years Chris starred in the landmark late night program, he became best known for his characters ‘Mango,’ ‘Mr Peepers,’ and one of the ‘Butabi Brothers’ opposite Will Ferrell which...

Praise Wave

With the return of Praise Wave, guests can celebrate Christian fellowship and inspiring music. Uplifting live concerts from the hottest names in Christian music will light up the stage at SeaWorld.

AEG Presents Bianca Del Rio: It's Jester Joke

”The Joan Rivers of the Drag World” – The New York Times After global sold-out tours, comedy queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio announces North American dates for her brand new comedy show It’s Jester Joke. The self-proclaimed “clown in a gown” tells tales of her worldwide adventures...

Ace Frehley

Here are a few things you probably know about Ace Frehley: He’s the original lead guitarist for KISS (which he co-founded in 1973). He was also their best—his song-within-the-song guitar solos are as much a part of KISS as the band’s seven-inch platform boots. And he’s always been the coolest member of KISS—rock ’n’...

Cupcake Wars winner to move Jillycakes into ICON Park

Favorite local bakery, Jillycakes, is moving mouthwatering, eye-popping cupcake baking operations to ICON Park. The bakery, owned by Jillian Hopke, season six winner of the Food Network Show, “Cupcake Wars,” is already delivering freshly baked cupcakes daily to Shack Sweets in ICON Park’s Wheelhouse Market. Jillycakes is set to make its full debut there on November 9.    Hopke...

Florida Bridal and Wedding Expo 2019

Attendees of our previous Bridal & Wedding Expos have called our one-of-a-kind event their “pre-wedding shower,” the “party before the party,” and “the best decision they ever made!” Fashion shows and live music. Spectacular bridal fashion shows and live DJ and band demos take place throughout the day.

SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular

New surprises await at Orlando’s biggest family-friendly Halloween event. Guests of all ages can celebrate with the all-new Sesame Street Halloween Parade, featuring fantastic floats, crowd-pleasing performances and everyone’s favorite furry friends. Families will also enjoy a Halloween Dance Party, trick-or-treating around the park and the opportunity to meet whimsical characters inspired by the sea.

SeaWorld Craft Beer Festival

The SeaWorld Craft Beer Festival extends to four weekends in 2019, featuring 100+ brews on draft at locations around the park. Guests will enjoy unique food items designed to perfectly pair with the festival’s brew selection.

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

Every fall at Universal Studios Florida™ nightmares rule the darkness. Haunted houses drawn from the greatest horror stories chill the bravest souls. Streets transform into sinister scare zones. Mad laughter echoes from outrageous live shows. And across the park, some of Universal’s most exhilarating attractions tempt with thrilling escapes.

Florida Kids & Family Expo

The Florida Kids and Family Expo was created in 2014 by Central Florida moms that have lived and worked in our community for decades. A teacher, business owner, and employee, our team was always so busy working, they didn’t know what opportunities were available in their own community. So, they...

Orlando Boat Show

The boat show will be the best Orlando Boat Show Ever! Don't miss this spectacular show! See Over 60 Great Booth Vendors! Central Florida's Premier Boat Show! With 15 of Central Florida's Best Boat Dealers Representing Over 60 Manufacturers. Bowriders, Pontoon Boats, Ski Boats, Cruisers, Fishing Boats, Bass Boats and...

Central Florida Home Expo

Find everything for your home improvement projects. View and interact with the industry’s hottest home and garden products.  The Central Florida Home Expo features exhibitors with fabulous ideas for consumers. Here you’ll find the latest in products and services for home improvement. Visitors meet with professionals to make that next remodeling, renovation,...

MegaCon

MEGACON Orlando is the South East’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event, attracting over 100,000 fans each year across four big days.  Everyone is a fan of something, and MEGACON is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest...

Europa Games Supplement, Nutrition & Apparel Expo

Over 60,000 people attend the Orlando Expo annually. We encourage fitness & sports enthusiasts, athletes, health conscious consumers and even people just wanting to learn more about living a healthier lifestyle to attend the 2 day event. Come spend the entire day at the expo and bring the family! With...

Cattle Baron's Ball

The American Cancer Society's Cattle Baron's Ball brings together cowboys and cowgirls for an evening of western-themed fun and raises funds to help the Society attack cancer from every angle. This year's Cattle Baron's Ball will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando...

Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras

It's unforgettable springtime fun for everyone. Enjoy nightly parades with outrageous street performers, colorful costumes and countless beads flying through the air. Catch some of the biggest names in music live in concert on select nights. Plus you’ll enjoy authentic New Orleans bands each night and mouthwatering Cajun food available...

New Year's Eve at SeaWorld

Celebrate New Years Eve with a spectacular musical celebration and bold fireworks display.

Aquaman Joins Justice League: A Call for Heroes

Joining an unprecedented league of DC Super Heroes, Aquaman will soon take his rightful place in the action-packed experience – Justice League: A Call for Heroes, only at Madame Tussauds Orlando.  Fans will be the FIRST to see Jason Momoa as Aquaman up close when the epic new figure debuts on December 4. Designed in collaboration...

Southern Women's Show

Shop, sample and share the fun at Orlando’s favorite event for women. Discover hundreds of boutiques filled with the latest fashions, trendy jewelry, gourmet treats, health and beauty, and so much more. Enjoy fashion shows, top chefs, and celebrity guests. Bring your mom, sister, and best friend and...

The Americas Cake Fair

More than 10,000 baking industry professionals and consumer cake enthusiasts from around the world will descend on Central Florida October 13-15 when The Americas Cake?Fair?makes its sweet return to the area. The largest trade and consumer show in North and South America dedicated to cake, chocolate, sugar arts and more...

Happy Hour at Marlow's Tavern

Marlow's Tavern is known for offering creative American tavern fare in a comfortable neighborhood environment. The tavern gives Orlando residents & visitors a great spot to gather with friends and family for a delicious meal or hand crafted cocktail made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.