Best Things to Do in November in Orlando-Updated
November is a wonderful month to explore Orlando, with milder weather, less intense heat, and fewer storms as the holiday season starts to take hold. Whether you're a local looking for new experiences or a visitor getting out of the theme park bubble, here's a roundup of budget-friendly activities and happenings around Central Florida for November.
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Orlando Philharmonic Fall Family Day
Saturday, November 1
2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Free admission, RSVP at their website
- Free activities in the lobby for the whole family to enjoy, including live performances, interactive booths, an instrument "petting zoo", craft tables, photo booth, and costume contest.
54th Annual Fall Fiesta in the Park
Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Lake Eola Park
Free admission
- Enjoy hundreds of unique artist and crafter booths, food vendors, the AdventHealth for Children Kid's Zone, and live entertainment all weekend long
Orlando Yoga Festival
Sunday, November 9
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lake Eola Park
Free Admission
- Free yoga sessions and lots of vendors to help you find wellness, serenity, and community.
Free Family Funday at the Mennello Museum
Sunday, November 9
12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Mennello Museum of American Art
Free admission
- FREE museum admission, docent-led tours of the galleries, and an art project. This month they will be making paper flowers.
Central Florida Dog Moms Present Fall into the Pawlidays
Saturday, November 15, 2025
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ivanhoe Brewing Company
Free admission
- Vendors, giveaways, food trucks, raffles, and more. Donation drive to support local pet shelters and rescues.
Jingle Eve
Saturday, November 22, 2025
4:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Stretches of Orange Ave. and Virginia Dr., including Gaston Edwards Park
Free admission; paid upgrades available
- Explore beer gardens, music, local artisans, food trucks, a children's holiday village, and special event promotions by Ivanhoe Village retailers, restaurants, and bars. The evening culminates with fireworks over the shores of Lake Ivanhoe.
- The event is free, but you can add on tickets to the 12 Wines of Christmas Walk for $50 a person.
Light Up Eustis
Friday, November 28, 2025
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Ferran Park, Eustis
Free admission
- Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa's Arrival at 6:00 p.m.
- The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra performing from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- Snow Slide, food and craft vendors, more fun for everyone.
Take Advantage of Outdoor and Nature Activities
Visit Our Parks or Natural Springs
November is a beautiful month to get outside for paddling, hiking, camping, and more.
- Explore a new-to-you Orange County park.
- Take a chilly dip in a natural spring that is 72 degrees all year.
- Set up camp at a state park.
Lake Eola Park, Orlando
512 E Washington St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-4484
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
