Orlando Event Calendar: August 2023
We've rounded up the best events in August and beyond!
It’s time once again for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on select nights in the Magic Kingdom. Courtesy Walt Disney World
Special Events
BUSCH GARDENS SUMMER NIGHTS
May 26-Aug. 4: Themed party zones with exclusive summer food and drink menus take the theme park experience to the next level. Join in the dance parties and cool off at the Turn It Up! Ice Show. Fireworks Spectacular on select nights. Included with admission. Busch Gardens, 10165 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa. 813-884-4386. buschgardens.com
SEAWORLD SUMMER SPECTACULAR
May 27-Sept. 4: When the sun goes down, the night lights up with electrifying dance music, colorful lights and a fireworks extravaganza. SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea World Drive. 407-545-5550. seaworld.com
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
May 27-Nov.18: Explore the world of culinary treasures on a leisurely tour of marketplaces featuring authentic global foods and beverages while enjoying the sights and sounds at entertainment spots throughout the World Showcase. Dance and dine at the Eat to the Beat concert series. Epcot, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. disneyworld.disney.go.com
A CENTURY OF CURTAIN CALLS
July 29-Aug. 2: One hundred years to the day of The Ritz’s first opening night on Aug. 2, 1923, friends and supporters are invited to celebrate this special anniversary. Performances throughout the evening will highlight the theater’s history and offer sneak peeks at the coming season. 5:30 p.m. Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. ritztheatersanford.com
JARIPEO SIN FRONTERAS 2023
Aug. 5: Pepe Aguilar and family bring Old Mexico to the stage in a three-hour extravaganza of horsemanship, bull riding, special acts, dancers and, of course, banda and mariachi music performed live. 8 p.m. Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7900. amwaycenter.com
PAW PATROL LIVE! HEROES UNITE
Aug. 11-13: Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and made clones. Now it’s up to the pups of Paw Patrol to catch the clones and rescue Robo. 6 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Saturday, noon & 4 p.m. Sunday. Addition Financial Arena, 12777 Gemini Blvd., Orlando. 407-823-3070. additionfiarena.com
MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY
Aug. 11-Nov. 1: Yes, it’s time once again when the folks at Disney gently spook your little ones on select nights in the Magic Kingdom. Enjoy the not-terribly terrifying parades, stage shows, special effects, projections, music, fireworks and foods. Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista. disneyworld.disney.go.com
STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW
Aug. 12: Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant created and host one of the most popular podcasts in the entire world, and they are coming to Orlando to share some of that stuff you should know. 7:30 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org
THE 8th ANNUAL FLORIDA KIDS & FAMILY EXPO
Aug. 12-13: Enjoy a day of family fun and discovery through exhibits and events that encourage little minds to grow. With more than 200 exhibitors, including WonderWorks, Fun Spot America, Rebounderz Adventure Park, Florida Prepaid College Savings and more, there is something for every member of the family. $8 advance, $15 door. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Orange County Convention Center, West Concourse, Hall C, 9800 International Drive, Orlando. mycentralfloridafamily.com
ORLANDO BOAT SHOW
Aug. 18-20: Orlando is home to about 76 lakes, so why not spend the summer chilling on the deck of your own little yacht? Browse bowriders, ski boats, cruisers, bass boats and many more. Check out marine electronics, catch a water-skiing squirrel show, reel in a bull dolphin on a fishing simulator and drop in on seminars taught by experts. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Orange County Convention Center, North Hall B, 9400 Universal Blvd. orlandoboatshow.com
THE 3rd ANNUAL BLK JOY FESTIVAL
Aug. 19-20: Come for the healing, stay for the joy at this festival presented by the Black Health Commission, a nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering black people and their allies. A sense of community can be found among the many and celebrated through food, live music, art and games. Local groups will be on hand to provide resources for social services. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Lake Lorna Doone Park, 1519 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-801-4877. blackhealthcommission.com
JOB FAIR 2023
August 24: Presented by AdventHealth, Duke Energy and Orange County Sheriff’s office and brought to you by East Orlando Chamber & OrlandoJobs.com.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando Airport: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. 5555 Hazeltine National Drive | Orlando, FL 32812
EMPLOYERS register for a table at Job Fair 2023: East Orlando Chamber & OrlandoJobs.com – Event Registration (chambermaster.com)
Job Seekers: FREE to attend; FREE headshots; FREE parking
THE CARNIVAL
Aug 25-27: Creative City Project, the team that dreamed up Dragons and Fairies, Down the Rabbit Hole and IMMERSE! have begun another season of innovative arts experiences. Here, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra teams up with Creative City for a visually and sonically stunning presentation of Camille Saint-Saens’ “The Carnival of the Animals.” 1 p.m. Visit website for tickets and venue information. creativecityproject.com
HAITI SYNCHRONY
Aug. 26: Discover Haiti’s history and culture in a vibrant and vivid journey of poetry, music, dance, song, video and artistic creation that is based on five symbolic periods in the making of the island nation. 8 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org
SPIDER-MAN—INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE
LIVE IN CONCERT
Aug. 30: A boundary-pushing score of hip-hop and orchestral music results in a sonic universe that pulses its way through the Spidey adventures of Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, with the film playing as live musicians and a DJ provide the score. 7:30 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 844-513-2014. drphillipscenter.org
