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The 25 best springs and beaches in driving distance from Orlando

Natural lazy rivers, manatee-filled springs, kid-friendly watering holes, beaches and more places to cool off

by Orlando Weekly Staff March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Only a short drive away are natural lazy rivers, manatee-filled springs, kid-friendly watering holes and beaches.

Orlando Theme Parks

After-hours Volcano Bay Nights back at Universal Orlando this summer

Splash around after the sun goes down

by Chloe Greenberg March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Get your green goodness at this weekend’s Leu Gardens Plant Sale

Bring a wagon

by Juanita Olarte March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

CityArts throws a creative party downtown this weekend with Art After Dark

Something for all the senses

by Matthew Moyer March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Tin Roof hosts a Vinyl Fest for Orlando crate-diggers this weekend

Vendors from all around Florida will be there

by Matthew Moyer March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

St. Patrick’s Day parties, bar crawls and festivals around Orlando

From family-friendly festivals to late-night bar bashes, here’s where to go green around town

by Juanita Olarte March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Comedian Michelle Buteau brings her ‘Buteau-ful Mind’ to Orlando

Show rescheduled from last year

by Mia Schaeperkoetter March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Orlando Film News

John Cameron Mitchell comes to Orlando for two-night celebration of ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’

Commentary, Q+A, unplugged set, costume contest are all part of this 25th anniversary

by Matthew Moyer March 5, 2026March 7, 2026

Thundering Spirit Family Pow Wow returns to Mount Dora for a long weekend

Featured performers include Arvel Bird, Lowery Begay and Sicanni

by Juanita Olarte March 4, 2026March 10, 2026

Orlando Fringe sets dates for 35th anniversary Festival

It’s going to be weird

by Mia Schaeperkoetter March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Alicia Keys jukebox musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ in Orlando this week

The New York Times calls it a “must-see”

by Mia Schaeperkoetter March 3, 2026March 10, 2026

Comedian Mae Martin comes to Orlando on their ‘Possum’ tour

There might be mind-reading!

by Mia Schaeperkoetter March 3, 2026March 10, 2026

Fat Ham

Orlando Shakes stages new take on Hamlet ‘Fat Ham,’ opening this week

Pulitzer Prize-winner James Ijames takes on the Bard

by Juanita Olarte March 3, 2026March 10, 2026

GayDays Orlando back on in new location in 2026

Back and still gay after a temporary pause

by Juanita Olarte February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Comedic proving ground the Second City tour through Orlando this week

Proving ground for everyone from Joan Rivers to Stephen Colbert

by Mia Schaeperkoetter February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Comedian Katt Williams returns to an Orlando arena stage, and he’s got plenty to say

He’s done it his way

by Mia Schaeperkoetter February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

The Central Florida Fair is back in Orlando with new rides and even a battle of the bands

Double-decker carousel?!

by Matthew Moyer February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

Orlando Sings to perform Spanish rendition of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at Steinmetz Hall

Part of the group’s “Tapestry: The Music of U.S.” season

by Juanita Olarte February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

Kitty Fest in Sanford might just be the purrfect outing this weekend

There will be meow-a-oke.

by Matthew Moyer February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Dragon Parade in Orlando’s Mills 50 this weekend

It’s one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in the region.

by Matthew Moyer February 19, 2026February 19, 2026