9 Things to Do in Orlando This Week · July 9–12, 2026

Food & Drink

Thornton Park 2nd Thursday Wine + Art Walk

For $10 you get a wristband, wine glass, and map of Thornton Park locations offering complimentary pours alongside showcases by Orlando-based artists, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:30 PM · Thornton Park, Orlando

Music & Nightlife

Kai Wachi At The Vanguard

Bass-heavy electronic artist Kai Wachi brings his high-energy set to The Vanguard — this show is almost full so grab tickets fast.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 10:00 PM · The Vanguard, Orlando

Outdoors & Active

Après Pilates @ House on Lang

A pilates session followed by a social hangout at the stylish House on Lang — a wellness-meets-community experience on a Saturday morning.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 9:00 AM · The House on Lang, Orlando

AltSocial Orlando – Paradise Cove

AltSocial's alcohol-free daytime wellness event returns to Paradise Cove with cold plunges, group fitness classes, live DJs, coffee, and community — all in one outdoor experience.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Paradise Cove, Orlando

Free Events

Fridays on the Plaza – Winter Garden

The City of Winter Garden hosts free live music every Friday night at Centennial Plaza Gazebo from 7 to 9 p.m. — no cover, no catch.

Friday, July 10, 2026 7:00 PM · Centennial Plaza Gazebo, Downtown Winter Garden

MJ Fitness Party

A free fitness party celebrating the moves and music of Michael Jackson at Genesis Health Clubs' Orlando Sportsplex.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 1:00 PM · Genesis Health Clubs – Orlando Sportsplex

Family-Friendly

Enzian KidFest Summer Movie Series

Enzian Theatre's beloved KidFest Summer Movie Series runs July 4–16, with all films free for kids 12 and under at one of Orlando's most iconic arthouse cinemas.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 11:30 AM · Enzian Theatre, Maitland

Arts & Culture

Girl Scouts of Citrus Exhibition – Going Gold & She Proudly Served

Two new free exhibits open through September 30 at the Women's History & Cultural Center, honoring Girl Scouts' Gold Award recipients and women's contributions to the U.S. military.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Women's History & Cultural Center, 341 N Mills Avenue, Orlando

The Notebook – Dr. Phillips Center

The stage adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' beloved love story comes to Dr. Phillips Center, following Noah and Allie's romance in 1940s South Carolina.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando