It's another lovely weekend in Orlando. So how are you going to spend it? Every week, we update our list of events and things to do around town. But what if you're in a hurry and need this weekend's top picks? You've come to the right place.
This Weekend in Orlando, Nov. 21 – 23, 2025
This weekend, the weather will be great for the best Christmas lights in Orlando.
ILLUMINATE at Aquatica Orlando
Date: Select nights, November 15, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Location: Aquatica Orlando, 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL
Cost: $25 – $30; parking $15 additional
Experience a whole new glow at Aquatica this holiday season. ILLUMINATE transforms the park into a walk-through light spectacular filled with themed zones, glowing sculptures, and cozy surprises like s’mores fire pits, and signature cocktails. Each area offers its own music, mood, and interactive elements — perfect for date nights, friends’ outings, or festive family fun. Slides and water attractions remain closed, allowing guests to explore the park’s illuminated pathways at a relaxed pace.
Pop Up by Quantum Leap Winery
- Dates: November 19, 2025 – January 2026, starting at 11:30am
- Location: 3201 East End Market, Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
- Cost: FREE Admission
This favorite urban winery & cider maker is popping up for the holidays at East End Market! Join for Quantum Leap wines, Pedaler's hard cider, curated food pairings, and lots of seasonal cheer. They'll have select cheeses & Fromageables cheese snacking boxes from Tonda at @LaFemmedufromage, a rotating series of seasonal fresh soups by Chef Jamie McFadden Cuisiniers Catering, the Famous Broccoli Salad from George’s Cafe, as well as hummus, chips and mixes from Hummus Bar.
Bad at Business Beer Fest 2025
- Dates: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 12-6pm
- Location: West End Trading Co., 202 Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
- Cost: FREE admission
The 11th Annual Bad at Business Beerfest returns to Historic Downtown Sanford! Created by Orlando’s Tom & Dan, this free community event features live music, food trucks, and beer samples from top Florida breweries, including Hourglass, Persimmon Hollow, Funky Buddha, and more. A $20 donation to Yellow Brick Road gets you one of only 200 “FULL POUR” cups, supporting a local cause. Families are welcome, but guests must be 21 or older with a valid photo ID to receive a beer wristband and participate in tastings — no exceptions.
Jingle Eve Parking Lot Party
- Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025, 4pm
- Location: Gnarly Barley, 1407 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
- Cost: FREE admission
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with holiday movies, food vendors, market vendors, fireworks, and more!
EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival
- August 28 to November 22, 2025
- EPCOT
Eat and drink your way through the park’s largest culinary fest on Labor Day!
Theme park admission required; food and beverage additional cost
Ready for more? Jump over to our full Event Guide for this month!
