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A diverse group of participants marches down a tree-lined street during the Orlando Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, holding signs reading “Equality,” “Peace,” and “Respect,” and carrying a large banner for the Mayor’s MLK Holiday Commission.
Events
3 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Orlando
Orlando’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day events include a downtown parade, a massive volunteer effort, and a free gospel concert.
January 13, 2026 12:19 PM
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Morgan O’Neal
A sub sandwich on a white plate. The sandwich is open and filled with various meats, cheese, tomatoes, basil, and a glaze.
Culture
Spend a day like an Italian in Orlando
Want an Italian vacation without the price tag? Try these activities in Orlando that will transport you to Italy in the blink of an eye.
July 10, 2025
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Kellina Wanteu
A bowl filled with ramen noodles, a boiled egg, roe, nori, and bok choy, with a cup of tea and a cup of roe on the side.
Culture
Where would chefs from “The Bear” work in Orlando?
We came up with where we think chefs from the popular TV show “The Bear” would work if they lived in Orlando.
June 23, 2025
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Staff
A turfed beer garden with picnic tables and a woman sitting reading a book with a german shepard on a leash.
Culture
Experiencing Orlando as an introvert
Let your social battery rest while still having fun around the city.
May 30, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A sunny day at the Orlando Farmers Market in Lake Eola Park, showing a crowd of people browsing various vendor tents lined along a paved walkway. Tall palm trees and a cityscape of modern buildings are visible in the background.
Play
20 of the top free things to do in Orlando
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in O-Town, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
May 28, 2025
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Bailey LeFever
Large board gaming event with diverse attendees seated at long tables, playing games. Red, yellow, and blue lights create an energetic atmosphere.
Culture
GCX brings gaming back to Universal Orlando Resort
This July, the Gaming Community Expo will return for its 10th year — learn how to level up your experience.
May 20, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
Aerial view of an empty soccer stadium featuring purple seats and the word "Orlando" in yellow. The city's skyline is visible under a cloudy sky.
Sports
FIFA Club World Cup heads to the pitch in Orlando
The international football association has selected two local stadiums to host this year’s matches + we’re not goalkeeping the details.
May 16, 2025
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Haley Bartlett
A close-up of a large glove that reads "Universal" with the sunlight spilling through it.
Culture
10 movies and shows filmed in and around Orlando
Lights, camera, action. Here are a few famous movies and television shows that have filmed around O-Town.
April 29, 2025
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Maria Adnado
A scultpure of birds sits in front of an Orlando lake under a partly cloudy sky.
Culture
We asked ChatGPT to cook up a roast of Orlando
Wait until you see what this AI chatbot whipped up for a good-natured roast of the City Beautiful — covering everything from traffic to the culture and weather.
April 22, 2025
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Amelia Grooms
Main greenhouse at the Botanical Garden of Curitiba, Brazil, featuring a large glass and metal structure with three domes, set against a clear sky and surrounded by landscaped gardens and walkways.
Culture
Travel to Orlando’s 8 sister cities (virtually)
Our guide may even make you want to grab your passport and head for our sister cities in Mexico or France.
April 15, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A sunny day at the Orlando Farmers Market in Lake Eola Park, showing a crowd of people browsing various vendor tents lined along a paved walkway. Tall palm trees and a cityscape of modern buildings are visible in the background.
Culture
Orlando’s warm weather “in” and “out” list
We’re taking a page from our favorite teen magazines and sharing our takes on what’s hot and what’s not in Orlando.
April 14, 2025
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