Special Events in Orlando

January
Florida Citrus Bowl
Top college teams from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference compete at Citrus Bowl Stadium.

February
Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S.

March
Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival.
Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.

April
NBA Basketball
The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre

May
Concert
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists.

June
Art Exhibit
Orlando Museum of Art

July
Independence Day
Lake Eola's annual Fourth of July celebration includes games, entertainment and, of course, fireworks.

August
Best of Florida Festival
Thousands of brightly hued caladiums and coleus fill the glass atrium at Gaylord Palms & Convention Center during this celebration of Florida flora. Gardening seminars, tours, sand sculptures, food and entertainment.

October
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert series and interactive exhibits.

November
Fall Fiesta in the Park
More than 500 booths showcase regional arts and crafts.

December
Christmas in the Park
The Morse Museum lights up its century-old Tiffany windows to set the stage for a free concert of holiday favorites by the Bach Festival Society choir.