Orlando Event Calendar For July 2026

INDEPENDENCE DAY HAPPENINGS

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS RED HOT & BOOM

July 3: The city of Altamonte Springs is celebrating the 29th year of this popular gathering, known for its live music, culinary specialties and huge lakeside fireworks show. Free admission. The fun is from 5-10 p.m., with fireworks starting after sunset. Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd. 407-571-8180. altamonte.org

WINTER PARK 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

July 3: The city’s 31st annual 4th of July Celebration features the sights, sounds and flavors of summer with music from the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble. Snack on seasonal treats while enjoying the kids zone carnival games, bounce slide, face painting, crafts and more. 6-9 p.m. Central Park, 11 S. Park Ave. 407-599-3342. cityofwinterpark.org

MOUNT DORA JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS

July 3-4: The Freedom on the Waterfront party starts at 5 p.m. at Elizabeth Evans Park, 100 N. Donnelly St., with fireworks over Lake Dora at dusk. Keep that patriotic fire burning for the Independence Day Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, starting at Donnelly Street and 7th Avenue. 352-735-7183. mountdora.com

DISNEY CELEBRATES AMERICA

July 3-4: Walt Disney World’s Fourth of July Concert in the Sky takes place at the Magic Kingdom with this fireworks extravaganza lighting up the sky over Cinderella Castle. 9 p.m. Park admission required. Walt Disney World Resort, 1180 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista. 407-934-7639. disneyworld.disney.go.com

AVALON PARK 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

July 4: Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with an apple pie bake-off, 5K race, bike parade, bounce park, food trucks, community performances, live music and more. Start the day with the Firecracker 5K at 8 a.m. and run, walk, stroll or roll through the park.  Downtown Avalon Park, 3651 Avalon Park East Blvd., Orlando. 5 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. 407-658-6565. avalonparkorlando.com

CELEBRATION’S STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR

July 4: A day of celebration in Celebration, with an Independence Day spectacular featuring a DJ, live entertainment, fun activities and specialty foods and beverages for purchase. 5-10 p.m. Fireworks at 9:20 p.m. Celebration Town Center, 610 Sycamore St. 407-566-4007. celebrationtowncenter.com

CLERMONT’S RED, WHITE AND BOOM

July 4: Join family, friends and neighbors and vie for first place in contests that celebrate Americana. Enjoy live music and goodies from local food trucks. Fireworks fly at 9 p.m. over Lake Minneola. 7-10 p.m. Waterfront Park, 330 3rd St. 352-394-4081. clermontfl.gov

FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN

July 4: Fireworks at the Fountain is one of Orlando’s premier public events. Gather around Lake Eola from 4-10 p.m. for live music, kids’ activities and food and beverage vendors. At 9:10 p.m., the night lights up with a fireworks show set to patriotic music performed by the Orlando Concert Band. Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St. orlando.gov

HAINES CITY THUNDER ON THE RIDGE

July 4: Artists take to the stage each year for a full day of live music, followed by the largest fireworks display in Polk County. Stroll the arts and crafts and food vendors, stop by the beer garden and enjoy family activities. 4-9 p.m. Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave. 863-421-3700. hainescity.com

LEESBURG’S STAR-SPANGLED SPECTACULAR

July 4: Lake County’s largest fireworks show takes place over Lake Harris in Venetian Gardens, capping off a full day of patriotic family fun with a kids’ play zone, festive foods, live music and more. Party starts at 4 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m. Ski Beach Park, 201 E. Dixie Ave. 352-728-9700. leesburgflorida.gov

LEGOLAND RED, WHITE & BOOM!

July 4: Get patriotic during the day with a DJ dance party and specialty foods and beverages. Look up in the evening for one of the most unusual fireworks shows in Central Florida. Hint: It’s bricktastic. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. LEGOLAND Florida Resort, One LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven. 877-350-5346. legoland.com

MELBOOM 2026 IN MELBOURNE

July 4: This city east of Orlando hosts an Independence Day celebration at Claude Edge Front Street Park that can be viewed from the beach about 2 miles away and on boats in the Indian River Lagoon as well as at the riverfront park itself. Food trucks and Kid Zone 3 p.m., fireworks 9 p.m. 2210 Front St., Melbourne. 321-608-7400. melbourneflorida.org

OVIEDO’S FESTIVAL 2026

July 4: The city and Oviedo Mall are teaming up for the annual Independence Day celebration from 5-8 p.m. with a live band, balloon artists, face painting and street performers. Food court and bar options inside the mall. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. 407-971-5555. cityofoviedo.net

STAR-SPANGLED SANFORD

July 4: Sanford hosts one of Central Florida’s largest celebrations, with food and beverage vendors, kids play zone, street performers, live music and a pyrotechnics show set to patriotic music. 7-10 p.m., with fireworks over Lake Monroe at 9:15 p.m. Sanford Riverwalk and Fort Mellon Park, 600 E. 1st St. 407-688-5120. sanfordfl.gov

SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS

July 4: Relax along the Indian River Lagoon with Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s free annual Fourth of July pops concert and city of Cocoa fireworks show. Concert 8 p.m., fireworks 9:15 p.m. Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd. 321-242-2024. brevardsymphony.com

TAVARES 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

July 4: America’s Seaplane City celebrates Independence Day with a parade, food trucks, family fun zone, live entertainment and more. 5 p.m. Fireworks over Lake Dora at 9 p.m. Wooton Park, 100 E. Ruby St. 352-742-6319. tavaresfl.gov

WINTER GARDEN PARTY IN THE PARK

July 4: The celebration starts with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by the 22nd Annual All American Kids Parade at 10 a.m. Come back at 6 p.m. for Party in the Park, with live music, food vendors, family activities, kids crafts and more. The evening ends with fireworks over Lake Apopka at 9:15 p.m. Newton Park, 29 W. Garden Ave. 407-656-4111. wgfl.gov

SEAWORLD RED, WHITE & BBQ

July 4-Aug. 23: To celebrate America 250, the weekends are getting hot and tasty with this festival featuring specialties from the most iconic barbecue regions across the country. SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando. 407-545-5550. seaworld.com

SPECIAL EVENTS

BUSCH GARDENS SUMMER NIGHTS

Through Aug. 9: Party zones with summer food and drink menus take the theme park experience to the next level. Join in the dance parties and end the evening with the Fireworks Spectacular. Included with admission. Busch Gardens, 10165 N. McKinley Drive, Tampa. 813-884-4386. buschgardens.com

ELECTRIC OCEAN AT SEAWORLD

Through Aug. 30: Dive deep into this summer festival of lights and music as glowing sea creatures and DJs host Club Sea Glow, a family-friendly dance party beneath the waves. Later, look upward for Ignite 360, a fireworks and fountain spectacle that closes out the evening. Included with admission. SeaWorld Orlando, 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando. 407-545-5550. seaworld.com

FAIRY DOORS AT LEU GARDENS

Through Sept. 7: The Fairy Doors are back. Enter the enchanting world of fairies as you explore the 20 whimsical entryways designed for each fairy’s personality. Search for the doors among the garden’s 50 acres. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Included with admission. Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org

IRISE EXPO 2026

July 18: Through more than 100 vendors, speakers, live music and activities, iRISE Expo aims to empower individuals and families to achieve personal and professional growth, creating a positive impact on the community. Noon. Osceola Heritage Park Events Center, 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee. 407-486-8880. iriseexpo.com

THE 5TH ANNUAL VAUDEVILLE SPECTACULAR

July 25: The LCO Big Band brings a variety of acts, including The Orlando Gay Chorus, Flamenco del Sol, master magician Dan Stapleton and the Bird Call puppets, to the stage for this cabaret-style show. 7:30 p.m. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

MUSIC

THE ABBEY

100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando. 407-704-6103. abbeyorlando.com

July 10: Taylor Swift Dance Party, 7 p.m.

July 18: Candlelight – Coldplay & Imagine Dragons, 6:30 p.m.

July 24: High Fade, 7 p.m.

July 31: No Cure with Big Ass Truck, Bayway, Boltcutter, Covenant, 6:30 p.m.

ADDITION FINANCIAL ARENA

12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando. 407-823-3070. additionfiarena.com

July 23: Louis Tomlinson, 7 p.m.

THE BEACHAM

46 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407-648-8363. foundation-presents.com

July 18: Cat Power, 6 p.m.

BLUE BAMBOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-636-9951. bluebambooartcenter.com

July 2: Thursday Night Hang, 8 p.m.

July 9: Thursday Night Hang, 8 p.m.

July 12: Ariella & Nicolass, 3 p.m.

July 17: Ultimate Floyd Tribute, 8 p.m.

July 18: Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra Echoes & Encores, 8 p.m.

July 24: The Blue Theory Orchestra, 8 p.m.

July 31: Golden Flower, 8 p.m.

CENTRAL FLORIDA FOLK

Winter Park Public Library, 1050 W. Morse Blvd. 407-679-6426. cffolk.org

July 19: Grant Peeples, 2 p.m.

PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

July 9: Tori Amos, 7:30 p.m.

July 20: Not for Radio, 7:30 p.m.

July 22: The Australian Pink Floyd Show, 8 p.m.

July 24: Yesenia Then, 8 p.m.

July 24: Rick Ross featuring the Renaissance Orchestra, 8 p.m.

HARD ROCK LIVE

6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407-351-5483. hardrock.com

July 29: Lord Huron with The Army, The Navy, 7:30 p.m.

HOUSE OF BLUES

Disney Springs West Side, 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Orlando. 407-934-2583. houseofblues.com

July 25: Qveen Herby, 8 p.m.

JUDSON’S LIVE

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

July 1: Assel Jean-Pierre Trio, 7 p.m.

July 2: Heather Rice, 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.

July 3: Shak Nasti, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

July 5: Metroplex Big Band featuring Mark Romeo, 6 p.m.

July 7: Jazz Common Ground, 7 p.m.

July 8: Jodi Benson with Benjamin Rauhala, 7 p.m.

July 9: Jalen Baker Quartet, 7 p.m.

July 14: Quentin Avery, 7 p.m.

July 16: Nesto’s Jazz, 7 p.m.

July 18: Bengali 600, 8:30 p.m.

July 24: Destin Conrad, 7 & 9 p.m.

July 25-26: Sean Holcomb, Saturday 6 & 9 p.m., Sunday 2 & 5 p.m.

July 31: DJ BMF & The Phat N Jazzy All-Stars, 7 & 9:30 p.m.

KIA CENTER

400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7900. kiacenter.com

July 1: Joji with Nate Sib, Corbin, 6:30 p.m.

July 16: Megan Moroney with JP Saxe, Solon, 7 p.m.

July 25: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire, 7:30 p.m.

July 30: Melanie Martinez with Circle, 7 p.m.

July 31: Freestyle Explosion featuring Stevie B, Lisa Lisa, more, 7 p.m.

KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. 321-242-2219. kingcenter.com

July 11: Classic Albums Live – Lynyrd Skynrd, “(Pronounced ‘Leh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd),” 8 p.m.

LEU GARDENS MUSIC ON THE PATIO

Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. Performances 5-8 p.m. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org

July 2: Jose Rodriguez, violinist & guitarist

July 9: George Grosman, gypsy jazz

July 16: Juan Guti, Latin guitarist

July 23: Nicole EQ, guitarist

July 30: Brian Mays, jazz & pop guitarist

THE PEABODY AUDITORIUM

600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. 386-671-3462. peabodyauditorium.org

July 2: United States Air Force Band of the West, 7:30 p.m.

THE PLAZA LIVE

425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. 407-228-1220. plazaliveorlando.org

July 18: The Fixx, 7:30 p.m.

RITZ THEATER AT WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. ritztheatersanford.com

July 3: Sanford Jazz Ensemble – An America 250 Tribute, 3 p.m.

1. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE

1340C S.R. A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-209-0367. theamp.com

July 17: Men at Work with Toad the Wet Sprocket, Shonen Knife 6:30 p.m.

July 18: Dierks Bentley with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Cole Goodwin, 7 p.m.

July 20: Lindsey Stirling with PVRIS, 7 p.m.

July 27: Lord Huron with The Army, The Navy, 7 p.m.

July 29: The Black Keys with Eddie 9V, 7 p.m.

THE SOCIAL

54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 321-710-1279. foundation-presents.com

July 7: Armor for Sleep, 6:30 p.m.

TIMUCUA ARTS FOUNDATION

2000 S. Summerlin Ave., Orlando. Performances are both in person and live streamed on the website. 800-435-7352. timucua.com

July 25: Mudita Union Concert, 7:30 p.m.

THE VANGUARD

578 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. thevanguard.live

July 3: Mike Posner, 10 p.m.

July 18: Clarent, 7 p.m.

July 18: One Direction Night, 9 p.m.

July 31: Matue, 10 p.m.

WILL’S PUB

1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. 407-748-8256. willspub.org

July 2: Young & Sick with Someday River, 8 p.m.

July 3: The Company, O’Gilvie Trio, David Julia, 8 p.m.

July 5: No Fraud, Green Goblin Project, Round Eye, TV Generation, 6 p.m.

July 10: Parrotfish with Treis & Friends, Soulpax, 7 p.m.

July 11: Free Friends, Best Case, Sad Academy, TV Breakup Scene, 7 p.m.

July 15: Ashes at Last, Lilith’s Demise, Slamwich, more, 7 p.m.

July 25: Born Without Bones with Walking Blue, 7 p.m.

July 28: American Vanity, 7 p.m.

July 30: L’éclair with Charlie Chimi, more, 8 p.m.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

BLUE BAMBOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS

460 E. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-636-9951. bluebambooartcenter.com

July 18: Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra Echoes & Encores, 8 p.m.

ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Box office: 407-770-0071. orlandophil.org. Visit website for location. Venues: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-66-03. drphillipscenter.org; The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando. plazaliveorlando.org

July 10-11: Distant Worlds – Music from FINAL FANTASY XIV and XVI, with original vocalist Amanda Achen, 8 p.m.

COMEDY

BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB

Weekly stand-up comedy shows at two Orlando-area locations, bonkerzcomedyproductions.com

The Corner, 70 N. Orange Ave., Orlando. 407-629-2665. 21 & up. Friday, Saturday 8:30 p.m.

July 17: Britton Emert, 8:30 p.m.

The Cultural Center in Center Lake Park, 357 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. 407-971-5590. 21 & up. Select Saturdays 8 p.m.

July 18: Jim Florentine, 8 p.m.

FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB & RESTAURANT

Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Suite 2310, Orlando. Ages 18 and over. 407-480-5233. orlando.funnybone.com

July 7: Demetrius Fields, 7 p.m.

July 9: Vic DiBitetto, 7 p.m.

July 10-11: Godfrey, Friday 7 & 9:45 p.m., Saturday 6:30 & 9:15 p.m.

July 12: Joe Censabella & Friends Comedy Show, 6 p.m.

July 15: Kelly Kellz, 7 p.m.

July 17-19: Steve-O, Friday 7 & 9:45 p.m., Saturday 6:30 & 9:15 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m.

July 24-25: Bill Bellamy, Friday 7 & 9:45 p.m., Saturday 6:30 & 9:15 p.m.

July 30: Tom Arnold, 7 p.m.

July 31: AJ Wilkerson, 7 & 9:45 p.m.

HARD ROCK LIVE

6050 Universal Blvd., Orlando. 407-351-5483. hardrock.com

July 24: Adam Ray, 8 p.m.

SAK COMEDY LAB

55 W. Church St. Suite 211, Orlando. 407-648-0001. sakcomedylab.com

Unless otherwise noted, see either of SAK’s signature shows, “Duel of Fools,” 7 p.m. or a six-person improv battle in “King of the Hill,” 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

FILM

ENZIAN

1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland. 407-629-0054. enzian.org

July 5: Pleasure, 18+, noon

July 13: Silents Synced – Pearl Jam vs. A Woman of the World, 6:30 p.m.

ENZIAN POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK

Central Park, 150 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park. 407-629-0054. enzian.org

July 9: Yankee Doodle Dandy, 8 p.m.

HARRY P. LEU GARDENS

1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. 407-246-2620. leugardens.org

June 5: Labyrinth, 8:30 p.m.

RITZ THEATER AT WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. ritztheatersanford.com

July 2: The Patriot, 7:30 p.m.

July 30: Alien (1979), 7 p.m.

DANCE

VALENCIA COLLEGE

East Campus Performing Arts Center, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando. 407-299-5000. valenciacollege.edu

Valencia Dance Summer Repertory Concert

July 10-11: This annual performance by Valencia College students and participants in the summer program showcases diverse works, from contemporary and modern to classical and experimental. 7:30 p.m.

THEATER

ATHENS THEATRE

124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand. 386-736-1500. athensdeland.com

Sister Act

July 10-Aug. 2: Disco diva Deloris Van Cartier is hidden away in a convent after witnessing a crime. As disco divas do, Deloris bedazzles all when she turns the sisters’ struggling choir into a powerhouse of sound, getting the attention of everybody, including some bad guys. Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m.

CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS

250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. 407-937-1800. cfcarts.com. Performance at Trinity Preparatory School Auditorium, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park.

Shrek The Musical, KIDS

July 24-25: Shrek and Donkey lead a load of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue Princess Fiona from the pompous Lord Farquaad. Friday 7 p.m. Saturday 2 & 7 p.m.

PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. 407-358-6603. drphillipscenter.org

Disney’s Frozen

July 17-19: Royal sisters Elsa and Anna embark on a journey to save their kingdom in this musical whose special visual effects, precision choreography and deeper character development, as well as new and hit songs, bring to life this Disney favorite. Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 5 p.m.

Into the Woods

July 31-Aug. 2: Classic fairytales Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel are woven together into a richly layered lesson in wishes, consequences and the meaning of “happily ever after.” Friday, Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m.

OSCEOLA ARTS

2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. 407-846-6257. osceolaarts.org

Urinetown The Musical

July 10-12: Part political commentary, part love story, this satirical musical takes corporate greed married to environmental crisis to its logical conclusion. Friday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday 2 & 7:30 p.m.

RITZ THEATER AT WAYNE DENSCH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford. 407-321-8111. ritztheatersanford.com

The Addams Family Musical

July 24: Comical, creepy and heartwarming all at once, as Wednesday Addams falls for a sweet “normal” boy, 7 p.m.

SONNENTAG THEATRE AT THE ICEHOUSE

1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora. 352-383-4616. icehousetheatre.com

All Shook Up

July 17-Aug. 9: A guitar-playing rebel who looks and sounds a lot like Elvis Presley roars into town and melts a few hearts. Songs include some of The King’s biggest hits, including Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog and Blue Suede Shoes. Visit website for times.

THEATER WEST END

115 W. 1st St., Sanford. 407-698-3901. theaterwestend.com

Diana The Musical

July 10-Aug. 2: Set against the backdrop of the 1981 royal wedding, this musical compassionately explores Princess Diana’s struggles with a distant husband, the crushing expectations of the monarchy and relentless media scrutiny. Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.

MUSEUMS

ALBIN POLASEK MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDENS

633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. Closed Monday. 407-647-6294.  polasek.org

Czech-born American sculptor Albin Polasek’s onetime Winter Park home and studio is now a museum with an art collection focused on American representational sculpture, with more than 200 of Polasek’s works inside and out. The former residence is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Identity—Reflections of Self

Through Aug. 9: How one’s sense of self is created is at the center of this juried exhibit showcasing the works of University of Central Florida students in the Visual Arts & Design program.

Ongoing: Take a tour of Polasek’s historic home, private chapel and his three-acre garden. Put on your gardening clothes and join the staff twice weekly for demonstrations, talks and hands-on gardening. Learn why the sculpture garden is part of Polasek’s inspirational legacy.

ART & HISTORY MUSEUMS—MAITLAND

Main campus: 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland. Waterhouse Residence Museum: 820 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland, closed for renovations. Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Wednesday each month 5:30-8 p.m. 407-539-2181. artandhistory.org

A collection of museums encompassing the Maitland Art Center, Maitland Historical Museum, Telephone Museum, Waterhouse Residence Museum and Carpentry Shop Museum.

a loom, a fence, a wire, a thread

Through July 5: Syrian American artist Mär Martinez is fresh from a Fulbright research trip to Istanbul, where she roamed neighborhoods at night looking for the realities of civilizational control that she could transform into symbols of resistance and social commentary.

US

July 25-Sept. 27: Historic works from Jules André Smith and the original Bok Fellows are paired with contemporary pieces from Artists-in-Residence and Artists-in-Action to prompt conversation about creative experimentation across nearly a century of art. Opening reception July 24 at 6:30 p.m.

The Research Studio

Ongoing: Maitland Art Center was founded as an art colony in 1937 by visionary American artist and architect, Jules André Smith. The center’s most significant permanent collection is the facility itself. The Research Studio, as it was originally called, is one of the few surviving examples of Mayan Revival architecture in the Southeastern United States.

CASA FELIZ HISTORIC HOME MUSEUM

656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. The museum is open for docent-led tours. Scheduled tours are Tuesday-Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Large tours by appointment. 407-628-8200. casafeliz.us

Ongoing: This restored Spanish farmhouse-style home, designed by acclaimed architect James Gamble Rogers II, was saved from the wrecker’s ball and now serves as a community center and museum.

THE CHARLES HOSMER MORSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m. 407-645-5311. morsemuseum.org

Tiffany Art Glass

Through Sept. 27: By the turn of the 19th century, Tiffany and his artisans could produce nearly any texture, color and form in stained glass. This exhibit brings together examples of their mastery, from smoothly cut agate glass to pitted and organic lava glass.

Beyond Glass—The Paintings of Louis Comfort Tiffany

Ongoing: Tiffany began his career as a painter and continued as he made his name in glass. This exhibit showcases his paintings and exploration of color and light.

DALÍ MUSEUM

One Dalí Blvd., St. Petersburg. Friday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 727-823-3767. thedali.org

Dalí in America

Through Oct. 18: To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the museum presents this exhibit exploring Dalí’s dynamic relationship with the country.

Dalí Alive 360 Degrees

Ongoing: This immersive experience in The Dalí Dome is a multisensory exhibit that envelops guests in 360 degrees of light and sound as it celebrates the genius of its namesake.

HANNIBAL SQUARE HERITAGE CENTER

642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. Tuesday-Friday noon-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday. 407-539-2680. hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org

The Heritage Collection

Ongoing: Photographs and oral histories of west Winter Park’s African-American residents detail the hardships and triumphs in the community from 1900 to the present.

The Hannibal Square Timeline

Ongoing: This wall-sized exhibit documents the significant local and national events in African-American history, from Reconstruction to the Civil Rights Movement.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL RESOURCE AND EDUCATION CENTER OF FLORIDA

851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Closed Monday and Saturday. Make reservations online. Group visits by appointment. 407-628-0555. hmrec.org

The Stories We Were Never Told

Through July 10: This multimedia presentation explores Bulgaria’s collaboration with Nazi Germany and the consequences for Jewish communities across the Balkans.

Holocaust in History

Ongoing: This memorial exhibit, the first permanent exhibit at the center, presents a poignant overview of the Holocaust through artifacts, videos, text, photographs and artwork. Listen to the recorded testimonies of several Holocaust survivors who went on to settle in Central Florida.

Hope & Humanity—The Core Exhibit

Ongoing: In this redesigned core exhibition, the narrative centers not on dates, policies and perpetrators but on the firsthand accounts of Central Florida’s Jewish survivor community.

HOMER AND DOLLY HAND ART CENTER

139 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand. Tuesday-Saturday noon-4 p.m. 386-822-7270. handartcenter.org

The museum is a department of Stetson University. Its collection of works from Modernist painter Oscar Bluemner began with a 1997 gift by his daughter Vera Bluemner Kouba of more than 1,000 pieces of her late father’s art and personal effects.

Florida Artists Group—New Works

July 23-25: This exhibit features artists in the professional organization’s Area 5, incorporating Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties.

THE JAMES MUSEUM OF WESTERN AND WILDLIFE ART

150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Wednesday-Monday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 727-892-4200. thejamesmuseum.org

Permanent Collection

Approximately 400 works of art selected from more than 3,000 pieces acquired by Tom and Mary James over their 50 years of art collecting. Pieces showcase America’s Old West, native life, native artists, frontier, wildlife and the New West.

Wolves—Photography by Ronan Donovan

Through Sept. 7: National Geographic Explorer biologist and photographer Donovan recorded the contrasting behaviors of wild wolves living among humans in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and apart from humans on Ellesmere Island in the Canadian Arctic.

MENNELLO MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART

900 E. Princeton St., Orlando. Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday noon-4:30 p.m. Closed Monday. 407-246-4278. mennellomuseum.org

Our Orlando

Through Aug. 16: Three prominent Central Florida artists with diverse focus – Tasanee Durrett, Martha Jo Mahoney and Mado Smith – bring to their canvases thoughtful, nuanced expressions of the natural world and human experience.

Ongoing: Permanent collection of paintings by Earl Cunningham (1893-1977) and other American artists.

MUSEUM OF ART DELAND

100 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. Gallery: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. 1-4 p.m. Closed Monday. Store: Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Monday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 386-734-4371. moartdeland.org

Bobbi Baugh—Symbols & Storytelling

Through Aug. 16: The artist’s quilts are loaded with a mashup of printmaking, painting, photography and stitchwork to create symbolic narrative compositions.

Our Flag in American Art—1935-2026

Through Aug. 16: This exhibition explores the iconic stars and stripes as both a symbol and a statement through works by contemporary and modern artists.

Legendary Florida—The Florida History Paintings of Jackson Walker

Ongoing: Paintings of Florida’s eventful past are on permanent exhibit at the Historic Volusia County Courthouse, 125 W. New York Ave., DeLand.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS ST. PETERSBURG

255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Monday. 727-896-2667. mfastpete.org

Babs Reingold—After Venus

Through Aug. 30: The title references Upper Paleolithic Venus fertility figurines coupled with the multidisciplinary artist’s fascination with the modern concept of female body building and how it relates to masculinity.

MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS ORLANDO

8375 International Drive, Suite 250, Orlando. Visit website for hours. Reservations are recommended and may be made online. 833-541-0992. moiorlando.com

This “edutainment” museum offers more than 50 interactive, optical wonders and immersive exhibits based on math, science and psychology that challenge perception and inspire thought.

ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL HISTORY CENTER

65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.

407-836-8500, 800-965-2030. thehistorycenter.org

Explore multiple floors of exhibits taking you through the history of Orange County, from the first people to the first contact with the Spanish through 100 years of tourism all the way to the present-day theme-park era.

Extra! Extra! The Orlando Sentinel Turns 150

Through Jan. 3: This pocket display showcases the Orlando Sentinel’s history, beginning in 1876 as the Orange County Reporter, through photographs, archival materials and artifacts from the museum’s collection.

One Orlando Collection

Ongoing: Staff-generated exhibit of more than 5,000 artifacts, photographs, documents and oral histories from the Pulse Nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016.

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART

2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon-4 p.m. Closed Monday. 407-896-4231. omart.org

12th Annual Florida Prize in Contemporary Art

Through Aug. 23: Each year, OMA’s curatorial team surveys Florida’s contemporary artists and invites 10 of the most progressive to participate in this competition/exhibition, with one artist receiving a $20,000 award for works on show.

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER

777 E. Princeton St., Orlando. Monday-Tuesday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sunday & Wednesday. 407-514-2000. osc.org

From the natural world to high-tech simulation, from dinosaurs to the planets in our universe, hands-on activities throughout the center inspire budding scientists and make learning fun for all ages.

Phenomena—The Exhibition

Through Sept. 7: Explore the science behind mind-boggling illusions in this immersive exhibit featuring more than 20 examples of how the eye can fool the brain, including The Zero-Gravity Room, The Mirror Maze and The Magic Table.

Life

Ongoing: Learn the story of our planet from the animals that call it home in the largest and most-complex exhibit in the Orlando Science Center’s history. Visitors experience direct encounters within immersive environments that simulate three ecosystems: Rainforest, Ocean and Swamp and learn about the importance of conservation and supporting the natural world.

PLANET PLAY AT KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX

Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island. Included with admission to KSC. Open daily 9 a.m. Closing times vary. 855-433-4210. kennedyspacecenter.com

The universe is your playground in this immersive, multistory play experience designed for space explorers aged 2-12 years. Children play and learn as they slide through an asteroid field, climb a worm hole, walk on Saturn’s rings, map a constellation and more.

ROLLINS MUSEUM OF ART

Rollins College campus, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. Saturday-Sunday noon-5 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Monday. 407-646-2526. rollins.edu/rma

The Captivating Unknown—Charting Our Relationship with the Cosmos

Through Aug. 30: This exhibit explores the connection between human experience and the intangibles of the universe above us.

Being Outdoors—Recreation in the American Imagination

Through Jan. 3, 2027: This exhibit celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday by shining a freewheeling spotlight on America’s love of outdoor recreation and how artists have helped shape national concepts regarding relaxation/sport, community and belonging.

Education Gallery

Ongoing: Learners of all ages can discover the world of art through a dress-up station where children can become characters from works in the museum’s permanent collection. There’s also a reading nook, a children’s audio guide and a new mini-museum where visitors become the museum curator by moving works around the walls.

WELLS’ BUILT MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

511 W. South St., Orlando. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open second weekend of each month. 407-245-7535. wellsbuilt.org

Ongoing: Located in the center of the historic Parramore district, the Wells’ Built Hotel has been reborn as a museum chronicling the history of Orlando’s African American community. Displays include artifacts and heirlooms significant to the Civil Rights struggle and African art.

WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE MUSEUM

Heritage Museum: 1 N. Main St., Winter Garden, 407-656-3244, Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Healthy West Orange Heritage and Cultural Center: 21 E. Plant St., 407-656-3244, Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Central Florida Railroad Museum: 101 S. Boyd St. 407-656-0559. Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. wghf.org

A permanent exhibit honors African American educators, business owners and military personnel who helped shape west Orange County. A History Research and Education Center next door holds the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s collection of west Orange County documents, research material and additional photographs and artifacts.

Ongoing: Housed in the 1918 Atlantic Coast Line railroad depot, the museum features local citrus labels, a citrus packing-house replica and an audio kiosk detailing the area’s citrus history as well as Native American artifacts and photographs of the area dating back to the days of pioneer settlements.

WINTER PARK HISTORY MUSEUM

200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Free. 407-647-2330. wphistory.org

The Winter Park History Museum seeks to research and preserve the history of Winter Park and surrounding areas and offers educational exhibits, lecture series and outreach programs.

Echoes of Expression—The History of Arts & Culture in Winter Park

Ongoing: This exhibit explores the genesis of Winter Park’s thriving cultural venues and programs, from the city’s early Art Colony to Rollins College’s role as an arts incubator.

ZORA NEALE HURSTON NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

344 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville. Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sunday. Donations accepted. 407-647-3307. preserveeatonville.org

Ongoing: The museum, run by the nonprofit Preserve Eatonville Community, provides a place in the heart of the Harlem Renaissance author’s hometown where the public can pick up maps for self-guided town tours and view the works of artists of African descent.

GALLERIES

ANITA S. WOOTEN GALLERY

Valencia College East Campus, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Building 3, Room 112, Orlando. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed weekends. 407-582-2268. valenciacollege.edu

The gallery is a teaching enterprise dedicated to enhancing student understanding and appreciation of art and exposing students and the community to diverse works from regional artists.

Drawn to Video—Patrick Moser

Through Aug. 7: One of a series, this “Drawn to” exhibit explores the Flagler College professor of art’s perspectives on interconnectivity and the human condition through the use of performance video.

ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS

1414 Art Center Ave. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. 386-427-6975. atlanticcenterforthearts.org

ACA seeks to inspire and nurture creativity through interdisciplinary artist residencies, dynamic artist collaborations, community engagement and self-discovery amid nature.

ARTS ON DOUGLAS

123 Douglas St., New Smyrna Beach. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. 386-428-1133. artsondouglas.net

Arts on Douglas is a commercial gallery that promotes the work of professional artists from the state of Florida and is affiliated with Atlantic Center for the Arts.

Tim Jaeger – Intermission

Through July 25: The Sarasota-based painter’s dynamic works are inspired by Florida’s coastal environment and its interconnectedness with human inhabitants. In the Feature Gallery.

CITYARTS

Downtown Arts District of Orlando, 39 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibition opening-night reception held the third Thursday of each month. Free. 407-648-7060. downtownartsdistrict.com

Ongoing: CityArts is a nonprofit organization comprised of performance venues and eight art galleries showcasing a variety of works by local artists.

CREALDÉ SCHOOL OF ART

Three locations: Main Campus, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park. 407-671-1886. crealde.org; Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. 407-539-2680. hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org; Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. 407-671-1886. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

45th Annual Juried Student Exhibition

Through July 26: Crealdé program managers select the year’s best student works in painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and fiber arts with a guest juror awarding prizes.

Ongoing: The lakeside Contemporary Sculpture Garden is home to 60 three-dimensional pieces of outdoor art and educational panels that explore the diversity of expressive styles and durable media.

MOUNT DORA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Two locations: Downtown, 138 E. Fifth Ave., daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Uptown, 847 E. Fifth Ave. Tuesday-Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 352-385-7004. mountdoraart.com

The Mount Dora Center for the Arts is on a mission to inspire curiosity, support creativity and enrich lives through art, exhibits and education.

Sprayground – The Urban Art Experience

Through Aug. 1: Expressive and innovative art, often honed on buildings, walls and other city structures, is brought indoors and into the spotlight with this exhibition of street art and graffiti. At Uptown Gallery.

THE TERRACE GALLERY

Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 407-246-4279. orlando.gov

Ongoing: Opened in 1992, this gallery displays a portion of the city’s permanent collection of paintings, sculptures, photographs, tapestries and mixed media.

UCF ART GALLERY

12400 Aquarius Agora Drive, Visual Arts Building 140, Orlando. Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday. Free admission. 407-823-2676. cah.ucf.edu

The UCF Art Gallery serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture and community engagement. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.

Pathways 2026—The Carlos Malamud Prize

Through Aug. 30:  The exhibition by six artists is a collaboration between UCF Art Gallery and Rollins Museum of Art to celebrate and support emerging Florida artists. Winning artist receives $10,000, a solo exhibit at Rollins Museum of Art, participation as a 2027 juror and support in professional development.

SPORTS

ORLANDO CITY SOCCER

Inter&Co Stadium, 655 W. Church St., Orlando. 855-675-2489. orlandocitysc.com

July 25: vs. Nashville SC, 7:30 p.m.

ORLANDO PIRATES

Kia Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando. 407-440-7900. kiacenter.com, orlandopirates.com

July 5: vs. Green Bay Blizzard, 7:30 p.m.

ORLANDO PRIDE SOCCER

Inter&Co Stadium, 655 W. Church St., Orlando. 855-675-2489. orlandocitysc.com

July 10: vs. Kansas City Current, 8 p.m.

July 15: vs. Boston Legacy FC, 7 p.m.

July 24: vs. Chicago Stars FC, 8 p.m.

TAMPA BAY RAYS

Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg. 727-825-3137. mlb.com

July 6: vs. New York Yankees, 6:40 p.m.

July 7: vs. New York Yankees, 6:40 p.m.

July 8: vs. New York Yankees, 6:40 p.m.

July 9: vs. New York Yankees, 1:10 p.m.

July 10: vs. Seattle Mariners, 7:10 p.m.

July 11: vs. Seattle Mariners, 4:10 p.m.

July 12: vs. Seattle Mariners, 1:40 p.m.

July 24: vs. Cleveland Guardians, 7:10 p.m.

July 25: vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:10 p.m.

July 26: vs. Cleveland Guardians, 12:15 p.m.

July 28: vs. Texas Rangers, 6:40 p.m.

July 29: vs. Texas Rangers, 6:40 p.m.

July 30: vs. Texas Rangers, 12:10 p.m.

July 31: vs. Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.`