January
Zora! Festival
Every year, Eatonville's most famous writer is honored with a festival featuring live music, art, and educational activities.
Downtown Eatonville, zorafestival.org
Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl
Every New Year's Day, the Citrus Bowl hosts a BCS game.
January 1, Orlando Citrus Bowl, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, buffalowildwingscitrusbowl.com
February
Puppy Love
There will be treats and games, live music, and plenty of butts for your dog to sniff at this annual tribute to man's best friend.
puppylovefestival.com
Ralphfest
Usually, some of Orlando's bygone bands reunite for special sets at this DIY festival that honors slain Orlando musician Ralph Ameduri.
ralphameduri.com
Lunar New Year Dragon Parade
Previously held in Mills 50, this Lunar New Year celebration grew so large that it had to be relocated to Fashion Square Mall.
Fashion Square Mall, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, centralfloridadragonparade.com
March
Great Orlando Mixer
This party features 1920s-themed costumes and music, as well as drinks from the best mixologists in Orlando.
March 26, Cheyenne Saloon, 128 W. Church St., thegreatorlandomixer.com
April
Florida Film Festival
There is something for everyone at the Florida Film Festival, whether you are a fan of dramas, comedies, documentaries, or shorts.
April 10-19, Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-629-1088, floridafilmfestival.com
Fiesta in the Park
Explore Lake Eola and sample food, live music, and arts and crafts from a variety of vendors.
April 11-12, Lake Eola Park, North Eola Drive and East Washington Street, fiestainthepark.com
Florida Music Festival
It is a downtown music festival aimed at artists seeking to break into the major label industry.
April 16-18, downtown Orlando, multiple venues, floridamusicfestival.com
May
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival
A theater complex at Loch Haven hosts performances from thespians from all over the world for two weeks each year.
May 13-26, Loch Haven Park, 777 E. Princeton St., orlandofringe.org
June
Bite30
It will be a month-long celebration of the best food Orlando has to offer, with special prix fixe menus at participating restaurants.
June 1-30, multiple locations, bite30.com
Gay Days
Theme parties every night and trips to Walt Disney World Resort during the day.
June 2-8, multiple locations, gaydays.com
July
Fireworks at the Fountain
A firework and light show at Lake Eola elicits the "oohs" and "ahhs" that symbolize patriotism.
July 4, Lake Eola Park, North Eola Drive and East Robinson Street, cityoforlando.net
Best of Orlando
An annual party honoring the Best of Orlando winners. Congratulations on securing a ticket to this exclusive event.
July 30, The Beacham, 46 N. Orange Ave., orlandoweekly.com
August
Orlando Nerd Fest
Nobuo Uematsu and MC Frontalot are among the luminaries who will appear at this event.
Aug. 7-10, venue TBA, orlandonerdfest.com
September
Artlando
This is a day in the park that features all types of art, including choirs, puppets, paintings, dances, and everything in between.
September (date TBA), Loch Haven Park, 777 E. Princeton St., artlando.com
Halloween Horror Nights
There will be over a month of special haunted houses and scare zones. Don't forget to bring your heart medication.
Sept. 18-Nov. 1, Universal Studios, 6000 Universal Blvd., halloweenhorrornights.com
October
Orlando Indie Comedy Fest
Experience some of the country's best underground comedians at venues such as Bull & Bush and Will's Pub.
October (date TBA), multiple locations, orlandoindiecomedyfest.com
Come Out With Pride
A week of LGBT events and the best downtown parade party of the year.
Oct. 5-11, multiple locations, comeoutwithpride.com
November
Winter Park Harvest Festival
Local agriculture and sustainable harvests are the focus of this festival.
November 2, Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, alocalfolkus.com/wphf
Florida Blue Florida Classic
Bethune Cookman University and Florida A&M play an annual football game.
Orlando Citrus Bowl, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, floridaclassic.org
December
Christmas in the Park
A Christmas concert is performed by the Bach Festival Choir, and the Morse Museum decorates Central Park with stained glass windows.
December, Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, morsemuseum.org
Grandma Party
Handmade crafts from local artisans and live music from local bands make this a favorite holiday shopping destination.
Stardust Video & Coffee, 1842 E. Winter Park Road, stardustie.com
