Orlando's event calendar is packed this week, with something for just about everyone — whether you're catching a final after-hours show under the Dome, grabbing a free coffee before the school year kicks off, or looking ahead to some big announcements worth getting excited about. Here's your roundup of what's going on in and around the City Beautiful.
- Stellar Nights at the Orlando Science Center is wrapping up this weekend with two final after-hours shows featuring laser tributes to Queen, Pink Floyd, Taylor Swift, and The Beatles projected across the Dome — don't miss your last chance.
- Southwest Orlando Young Life and Foxtail Coffee are handing out free drinks to students, parents, and teachers on Aug. 11 and 12 as a back-to-school treat — a sweet way to ease into the new year.
- There's even more to do in Orlando this weekend, from laser light shows under the Dome to craft beer at the aquarium — check out the full weekend guide for details.
- Sea Life Orlando's Fins & Flights craft beer night is coming to Icon Park this September, offering adults-only after-hours aquarium access, five craft beer samples, and a souvenir glass to take home.
- AEW WrestleDream is headed to Addition Financial Arena in October, bringing All Elite Wrestling's annual pay-per-view event to Orlando on October 17.
- SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream 2026 just revealed five all-new scare zones this fall, including a Y2K-themed decaying seaside town frozen at the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2000.
- Universal Orlando announced its 2026 holiday season runs November 14 through January 3, with Epic Universe joining the festivities for the very first time — holiday décor is coming to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD and Isle of Berk.
- UCF basketball is heading to Disney for Thanksgiving, joining a 10-team field at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Kissimmee for a holiday weekend tournament worth penciling in now.
Whether you're heading out this weekend or planning ahead, Orlando has no shortage of reasons to get off the couch. Keep checking back for more local events and things to do across Central Florida.
