Audubon Park Community Market | Monday, June 30 | 5-8 p.m. | Audubon Park Garden Distric | Free | Swing by the artisan market on the way home from work to pick up fine foods like fresh produce, cheese, bread, and decadent desserts.
Tuesday, July 1
Taylor Swift Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | Two Bridges Pub & Eatery, Winter Garden | Cost of purchase | Do you know the inspiration behind “Back to December” or the year Taylor wrote “Lover”? This trivia may be for you.
Wednesday, July 2
Luminary Market and KaleidoScope 360° Movie Night | 5:30-9 p.m. | Luminary Green Park | Free | Shop from up to 25 local vendors to support the Creative Village + stick around for the outdoor film screening.
Thursday, July 3
Red Hot & Boom | 5-10 p.m. | Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs | Free | Celebrate 28 years of live music, fresh food, and a popping fireworks show.
Baldwin Park Independence Bash! | 6-10 p.m. | Baldwin Park | Free | Watch the fireworks go off at 9:15 p.m., but join earlier for music, food trucks, a beer garden, and more.
Hannibal Buress | 7 p.m. | The Abbey | $45+ | The comedian, actor, writer, and producer of “Broad City” fame will bring his live show to Orlando.
Friday, July 4
AdventHealth July 4th Watermelon 5k | 7:30 a.m. | Park Avenue, Winter Park | $40+ | Lace up your sneakers and dash through Winter Park to earn some ice-cold watermelon at the finish line.
Locally based plastic recycling company PureCycle Technologies has plans to expand operations globally in the next 10 years after raising $300 million. The company said that it plans to hire more Orlando-based staff as it grows. (Orlando Business Journal)
Development
Luxury student apartments near UFC’s campus are on schedule to open for the 2026 fall semester. The apartment complex is set to feature 275 units and amenities ranging from pickleball courts to a pool and sundeck. (Orlando Business Journal)
Real Estate
Did you know that the 2026 New American Home — an official show home of the 2026 NAHB International Builders’ Show — will be located right here in Central Florida? Orlando builder Phil Kean is working on the Winter Park home that’s set to be completed in October. (Orlando Sentinel)
Festival
Electric music festival EDC Orlando dropped its 2025 lineup with 100+ artists headed to Tinker Field in November. Purchase tickets now to see performances by Zedd, Adam Beyer, Apashe, and more.
Mansion Monday
Do you think that whoever purchases this 6,641-sqft Baldwin Park home would let us sleep in the butler’s pantry — complete with its own fridge and ice maker — if we asked nicely? Flip through the photos yourself to see the library, wine cellar with a tasting bar, game room, and more.
Ranked
No. 11. That’s where Orlando ranked on Resonance’s list of America’s 100 best cities. The ranking used data ranging from a city’s GDP to content on Tripadvisor and Instagram + highlighted Orlando’s attractions and convention center.
Terminal C is open after years of planning and construction, which were impacted by economic recession and the pandemic. | Photo provided by Orlando International Airport
72.2 million. That’s how many Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July, a 2.4% increase from last year.
This includes an estimated 5.84 million people traveling by air — if you’re one of those flyers, familiarize yourself with Orlando International Airport (MCO) before departure with our guide.
What to know
Parking | Not everyone has a bestie who will drop them off at the terminal at 3 a.m., but thankfully, MCO has options. See rates for short-term, long-term, and valet parking.
Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, these maps of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
Food and drink | Fuel up for your flight at one of MCO’s 300+ restaurants or shops. Pro tip: The modern comfort food at Cask & Larder changes the “airport food” game.
Flight status | Stay updated via your respective airline, but you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status in a pinch — or by downloading the MCO App.
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