Orlando Events

August

Sounds of Summer
Beginning in June and extending through August on selected Thursday evenings at Harry P. Leu Gardens, musicians from the Philharmonic present varied programs including Going for Baroque. Call (407) 896-6700 for more information.
College Park Rotary Barbecue
Staged at Orlando's Edgewater High School, the Rotary of College Park piles on the fun with a barbecue dinner of pulled pork, chicken, and trimmings before the football kickoff between Edgewater Eagles and Oakridge Pioneers. Call (407) 522-6151 for more information.
Summer Music Games World Championships
Drum Corps International stages worldchampionships at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Call (630) 495-9866 for more information.

September

College Football
NCAA Football, created in 1997 to promote college football ideals, makes no bones about the importance of each game. Losing at any time during the season can thwart a team's chances for postseason action or an NCAA Championship. No wonder NCAA Football marketers have adopted a tagline of "NCAA Football: Every Game Counts."

Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, UCF Golden Knights
911 Charity for Charities
September 11 brings the annual 911 Charity for Charities, a gala with many Central Florida non-profits pooling resources to produce one of the largest FUNdraisers of its kind at the Orange County Convention Center. On tap are Vegas-style gaming, bands, silent / live auctions, dinner and more.
Mexican Fiesta
Commemorating Mexican Independence Day, the fiesta highlights Mexican traditions, food, music and more at Lake Eola Park. Call (407) 895-5061 for more information.
OUC Downtown Orlando Triathlon
In mid-September, the Orlando Utilities Commission sponsors a race that begins with a swim at Lake Underhill, followed by a bike ride and run through downtown Orlando, ending at Wall Street Plaza with a post race festival including food and drink specials, live music and other family friendly activities. Call (407) 648-4900 for more information.
Miracle Mile
Miracle Mile, one of only three 15k runs in Florida, attracts athletes from across the nation to race, starting at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children & Women. Call (321) 841-5836 for more information.
Real Estate Expo
As a pioneer in consumer real estate shows, Real Estate Expo, Inc. conducts its Orlando expo to bring together builders, developers, realty firms, financial institutions, home design firms and ancillary industries under one roof to provide a one-stop resource to investors and buyers. Call (305) 531-4663 for more information.

October

Dick Batchelor Run & Kids' Fun Run
Participants are encouraged to come in Halloween costumes for this holiday sporting event at downtown Orlando's Lake Eola Park with lots of treats and plenty to entertain kids. Call (321) 841-5836 for more information.
Calle Orange
Calle Orange, spreading out over 16 blocks of downtown Orlando, has kiosks lining streets, bands performing on stages and more. Call (407) 381-5310 for more information.
Polish Fest
Polish food, polka competition and more make for a festive annual celebration of all things Polish at the Winter Park Elks Lodge. Call (407) 365-2586 for more information.
Lake Eola Celebration in the Park
Orlando's Lake Eola Park features singers, bands and musicians from Walt Disney World Resort, with food, games and fireworks. Call (407) 246-2827 for more information.

November

National Basketball Association
Toronto, Canada was the site of the National Basketball League's first game on Nov. 1, 1946, with the Huskies hosting the New York Knickerbockers at Maple Leaf Gardens. Thirteen original rules were drafted by Dr. James Naismith, creator of basketball. Pro basketball suffered in popularity in the early 1950's, but one rule change -- that of the 24-second clock -- transformed the sport from a dull, stalling game to an exciting, offensive showcase. Icons along the way, from Bob Cousy and Wilt Chamberlain to Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, have immortalized what's now the National Basketball Association's game, creating long-standing rivalries from coast to coast.
College Basketball
First devised by James Naismith in 1891, with the first recorded collegiate game in 1893, legions testify there's no sound so soothing as a basketball whooshing through the net after a flick of the wrist. NCAA basketball brings grass roots hoop dreams to an entirely new level each fall, building toward March Madness, the NCAA Division Basketball Championships.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, Stetson Hatters, UCF Golden Knights
UF - UGA Football Bus Charter
During the first week in November, you can skip all of the driving and parking hassles with chartered round trip bus transportation from Orlando to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, arriving in plenty of time to enjoy all of the tailgating festivities. Call (407) 514-2611 for more information.
Tribute to the Latin Heritage
Over the second weekend in November, Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte in Altamonte Springs hosts the annual Latin Festival (Tributo a la Herencia Latina), which features authentic food, live music and dancing, bounce houses, face-painting and more for the kids, and programs to raise awareness about the poor and needy in central Florida. Call (407) 383-7695 for more information.
Festival of the Trees - we are a sponsor for this event -
Festival of the Trees features designer Christmas trees, carolers, seminars and more at the Orlando Museum of Art. Call (407) 672-3838 for more information.
Baldwin Park Auto Show
In mid-March and November, the neighborhood of Baldwin Park hosts dealers and collectors of vintage hot rods, customs, classics and antiques, accompanied by music of the period, where the public can get close to the cars of their dreams in this fun open air event. Call (407) 937-9129 for more information.
Fiesta in the Park
Outdoor fun and family events, arts and crafts star at more than 600 booths at Lake Eola Park. Call (407) 246-2827 for more information.

December

Christmas in the Park
Celebrants gather at Winter Park's Charles Hosmer Morse Museum for the annual lighting of century-old Tiffany windows with festivities including a free outdoor holiday concert performed by the Bach Festival Society. Call (407) 645-5311 for more information.
Orlando Citrus Parade
Citrus fruit themed floats and marching bands from all over the nation converge on downtown Orlando for this quarter-century old spectacular. Call (407) 423-2476 for more information.
OUC Half Marathon and 5K in Orlando
Orlando‘s Lake Eola Park serves as the site for this nearly three decade old annual event with complimentary refreshments and live music, sponsored by the Orlando Utilities Commission. Call (407) 423-2476 for more information.
Tangerine Bowl
College football's best kick off the bowl season at the Florida Citrus Bowl. Call (407) 423-2476 for more information.
Florida Prospects Invitational
Held just before Christmas, this 16-team girls basketball tournament showcases talented student athletes from all over the state to some of the top college programs in the country, at Dr. Phillips High School on Turkey Lake Road. Call (407) 884-0550 for more information.

Above information gathered from http://www.MetroGuide.com