Things to do in Orlando this weekend, Nov. 12 to 15
Winter Park's autumn art festival takes Central Park
By Lou P. and the Orlando Loop editors. Thursday, November 12, 2026
The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival fills Central Park on Saturday, and Mead Garden holds a fall fest and plant sale that same morning. Longwood has a cruise-in car show Saturday evening. Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo play the Kia Center on back-to-back nights.
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival 2026
The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is a once-a-year event, and it opens in Central Park at 9 on Saturday morning.
The 53rd annual art festival fills Central Park in downtown Winter Park with work by Florida artists. It's a community tradition and an easy family outing among the park's shady paths.
Saturday at 9 am; also Sun 9 am · Central Park, 150 West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, FL, 32789
FREE THIS WEEKENDcosts nothing
Downtown Longwood Cruise-in Car Show
Saturday at 5 pm
Historic Longwood
A monthly cruise-in on the second Saturday, with classic cars lining Historic Longwood, music from DJ Don of Cruisin' Orlando, and food. Free, and a fine excuse to stroll downtown with the family.
Fall Open House
Friday at 6:30 pm
Art & History Museums - Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL, 32751
A free evening in the museum gardens with live music, local art and open studios where you can chat with artists and instructors. Bring a picnic and blanket, or grab beer and wine from the cash bar.
WITH KIDSbring them
Maitland Library Children's Book Festival
Saturday at 1 pm
Maitland Library
A celebration of reading for adults and families, with mini workshops, author and illustrator meet and greets, and outdoor story time. A good pick for kids who love books.
THE WEIRD ONE with Lou P.
Fred Moore: Magic, Comedy, & Baldness
The title lists three attractions, and the third one is baldness.
Saturday at 8 pm · The Magic Studio, 7220 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819
OUTSIDEfresh air
GROWvember Fall Fest & Plant Sale at Mead Garden
Saturday at 9 am; also Sun 9 am
Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Dr., Winter Park, FL, 32789
Mead Garden's annual plant sale brings annuals, natives, orchids, herbs, bromeliads and more, plus kids' activities, live music, food trucks and a beer garden. Admission and parking are free, and a tree giveaway is part of it.
12th Annual Central Florida Fall EggFest
Saturday at 9 am
Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr, Longwood, FL, 32779
The 12th annual gathering for Big Green Egg fans at Wekiva Island, built around grilling, good food and a relaxed day outside.
DATE NIGHTfor two
Opening Night “TreeView” Party
Friday at 7 pm
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, 32803
Opening night of the Orlando Museum of Art's 40th annual Festival of Trees, with an early look at the decorated trees before the festival opens to the public.
Deke Dickerson and the Whippersnappers with Rocket 88
Friday at 7 pm
Will's Pub, 1042 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL, 32803
Rockabilly and honky tonk with Deke Dickerson, a 2019 Ameripolitan Music Award winner, backed by three young Los Angeles players called the Whippersnappers. Rocket 88 joins the bill. Ages 21 and up.
BRING A TOTEmarkets and sales
Orlando Pottery Festival
Saturday at 9 am; also Sun 10 am
Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave., Orlando, 32806
A chance to browse and buy work from local ceramic artists at an indoor, family friendly show. The festival is held twice a year, so it's a good time to find handmade pieces.
Farmer's Market
Sunday at 9 am
Lake Lily Park - 701 Lake Lily Drive Maitland FL 32751
Maitland's Sunday market at Lake Lily Park has food, crafts, plants, flowers and produce from a varied set of vendors, with live music from Performing Arts Matter. Free to wander.
BIG SHOWSyou've heard of these
- SAT 7:30 PMDoja Cat - Tour Ma Vie World Tour, Kia Center
- SUN 7 PMOlivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour, Kia Center
- FRI 8 PMUB40, Hard Rock Live Orlando
PLAN AHEAD
WHAT DID WE MISS?
We do our best to read every calendar in Orlando, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.
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