11 Things to Do in Orlando This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Outdoors & Active

AELA STRENGTH: Full Body Energetic Workout

A full-body energetic group workout session at The Galleria in Orlando for $15.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:45 PM · The Galleria, Orlando

AltSocial at Paradise Cove

AltSocial's wellness-first social experience returns with cold plunges, group fitness, live DJs, coffee, and community at Paradise Cove in Orlando.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Paradise Cove, Orlando

Clear Kayak Tour at Silver Springs State Park

Paddle a clear kayak through Silver Springs State Park with Kayaking Florida and spot manatees, gators, otters, birds, and the park's famous wild monkeys.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Silver Springs State Park

Free Events

Red, White and Blue Nights

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a free patriotic projection show at Luminary Green Park in downtown Orlando, running nightly from sunset through 10 p.m. through Labor Day.

Friday, July 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Luminary Green Park, 437 N Terry Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Free & Cheap Things To Do in Orlando This Weekend

Orlando on the Cheap's curated roundup of the best free and budget-friendly events happening across Central Florida this weekend.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Various venues, Orlando

Arts & Culture

Girl Scouts of Citrus Exhibition

Two free exhibits — 'Going Gold' and 'She Proudly Served: Women in the Military' — open now through September 30 at the Women's History & Cultural Center.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Women's History & Cultural Center, 341 N Mills Avenue, Orlando

Orlando Event Calendar – July 2026

Orlando Magazine's roundup of the best arts, culture, and entertainment events happening across Orlando this July.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Various venues, Orlando

CityArts Gallery at Downtown Arts District

Explore multiple galleries at the world-renowned CityArts inside the historic Rogers Kiene Building in Downtown Orlando, open Tuesday–Sunday 11 AM–6 PM.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:00 AM · CityArts, 39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Food & Drink

National Ice Cream Day at Dairy Queen – Free Dilly Bar

Dairy Queen celebrates National Ice Cream Day on July 19, 2026 with a free Dilly Bar offer for an entire week.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 · Dairy Queen locations, Orlando

Date Night

Kings Orlando – Elevated Bowling & Scratch-Made Food

Kings Orlando on International Drive combines upscale bowling with dual arcades, free bocce and shuffleboard, a full bar, and standout bites like buffalo wontons and handmade pizzas.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · International Drive, Orlando

Family-Friendly

Cirque du Soleil's 'Drawn to Life' at Disney Springs

Cirque du Soleil's Disney-themed spectacular blends jaw-dropping acrobatics with beloved animated stories at Disney Springs.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Disney Springs, Orlando