Your weekend is here, Central Florida! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.
The warming trend continues into the weekend with low 80s Saturday and mid 80s by Sunday.
Clouds return by Sunday ahead of a cold front passage set to move through the state Sunday night.
Take a look at your hour-by-hour forecast
THEME PARKS
Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando Resort
Friday & Saturday | 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Rock the Universe is an unforgettable weekend of faith and fun. Experience powerful beats from Christian Music’s brightest stars and thrilling rides at Universal Studios Florida.
ILLUMINATE: A Lantern Festival
Ongoing until Jan. 31 | 6 to 10 p.m. | Step into a nighttime festival that transforms Aquatica into a luminous world of wonder. Guests will journey through five radiant realms, each fully immersive with brilliant lantern displays, dynamic sounds, captivating scents, and themed food & beverage that bring each realm to life.
ORANGE
2026 ZORA!® Festival Season: Opening Exhibition
Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m. | Immerse yourself in an afternoon of art and reflection as The Hurston® Museum presents Value Test: Brown Bag, a powerful exhibition by acclaimed artist Mary Graham.
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Saturday | 6:30 p.m. | Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Orlando. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at The Abbey – Orlando under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Central Florida SaxFest
Saturday | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | The UCF Saxophone studio welcomes all Saxophone players to a day of recitals, masterclasses and more.
Dog Day at Leu Gardens
Saturday | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Bring the entire family, including you lovable canine and enjoy a playful adventure through our 50-acre gardens. Each pup will receive a complimentary goody bag featuring a Gardens bandana, while supplies last.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Ongoing unitl Feb. 15 | Various Showtimes | Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before with this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play at the Dr. Phillips Center.
International Vegan Food Festival
Saturday | 2 to 8 p.m. | Head to Wall Street Plaza for a mouthwatering celebration of plant-based cuisine from around the world. Get ready to indulge in a variety of vegan delicacies that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
Romeo & Juliet at Orlando Shakes
Ongoing until Feb. 8 | In a violent world, their families enmeshed in a bloody feud, young Romeo and Juliet fall in love. Despite the many obstacles standing in their way, they’re determined to find a happily ever after together. Will their love succeed, despite the odds?
Orlando Valkyries vs. Dallas Pulse
Sunday | 3 p.m. | The Pro Volleyball Federation’s Orlando Valkyries take on the Dallas Pulse at Addition Financial Arena. Get your tickets now!
BREVARD
Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival
Saturday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Discover two exciting Expo Halls filled with 50+ vendors and organizations, from optics and adventure travel to wildlife conservation, art, and literature — there’s something for every nature enthusiast!
Annual Astronaut Memorial at Titusville San Point Park
Sunday | 1 to 3 p.m. | Three-time Space Shuttle astronaut Jan Davis will be the keynote speaker. The public is invited to attend this reverent and patriotic ceremony that honors the lives and sacrifice made by these pioneers of NASA’s manned space program.
FLAGLER
Arts and Craft Festival at Veterans Park
All Weekend | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Browse through booths where local artists and crafters will be offering paintings of different styles, photographs, handcrafted jewelry, handmade soaps and much more.
European Village Farmers Market
Sunday | Noon to 4 p.m. | Over 40 local vendors selling handmade items, produce, and fruit. Family and pet friendly. Rain or shine. Come out and enjoy the Sunday market and all the Village has to offer. Free parking.
OSCEOLA
LAKE AND SUMTER
Weekends at the Winery
Saturday | Noon to 4 p.m. | Enjoy an expansive vineyard green, including delicious food, live entertainment, and of course Lakeridge wines at an outdoor bar in Clermont.
Worth Melting For Daddy-Daughter Dance
Saturday | 5 to 8 p.m. | The Eustis Parks and Recreation Department is holding their annual Daddy-Daughter Dance. Tickets are $35 per couple and $15 per additional daughter, and includes: dinner, dancing, door prizes, a prize for “Best Costume” and the crowd favorite- Best Daddy-Daughter Dance.
Dade Quilt Show
Saturday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | The Dade Quilt Show invites participants to display up to five quilted items. The event also features quilting demonstrations, vendors, button art, natural fiber art, and a concession stand.
MARION
Ocala Truck and Tractor Pull
All Weekend | The 10th Anniversary of the Ocala Truck and Tractor Pull will bring the best show they have ever had. Plenty of food, merch, and collectables.
The ARC Car & Craft Show
Saturday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | There will be food, a DJ, 50/50 raffle, custom trophies, door prizes and so much more.
SEMINOLE
Midway CD5K | Run, Walk & Roll
Saturday | 6 a.m. to Noon | Ongoing until Jan. 18 | 6 to 10 p.m. | This family-fun and pet-friendly event benefits the Midway Coalition a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that supports community service initiatives and Midway Safe Harbor Center educational programs.
Lake Mary’s Run with a Hero 5k & Kids Run
Saturday | 8 a.m. | The run is designed to be both fun and educational, our event provides fire, military, police, and other life safety-related displays/booths, hands-on activities, live demonstrations, firefighter-related games, and much more for kids and adults of all ages.
Cops ‘n Cars for Kids
Saturday |10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | This is one of the largest car shows in the Central Florida area. There will be vendors, food trucks, kids’ play area and a DJ. Free to spectators.
VOLUSIA
Rolex 24 at Daytona
All Weekend | Experience a weekend of non-stop racing, meet world-class drivers at the autograph session, and get up-close with the cars and teams in the Hard Rock Bet Fanzone & Garage Access.
Orange City Blue Springs Manatee Festival
Saturday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Celebrate Florida’s favorite sea cows at this beloved family event with live music, wildlife education, crafts, food trucks, and manatee sightings. It’s a feel-good weekend that brings out the kid in everyone.
New Smyrna Beach IMAGES Festival for the Arts
All Weekend | IMAGES is a free, public art festival that offers $30,000 in cash awards to artists and has one of the best Patron Programs in the Southeast. Visitors enjoy the work of over 250 artists, food trucks, live entertainment, Creative Education activities for children, and much more.
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. at Athens Theatre
Ongoing until Feb. 8 | A playful journey through a world where nonsense reigns and imagination knows no bounds. Prepare to be swept away in this madcap adventure that’s as delightfully unpredictable as Wonderland itself!
For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar
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2. Volunteers assist in Volusia-Flagler ‘Point-in-Time’ homelessness count
3. Experts say tips are crucial to close missing persons cases
4. FDOT nearing completion on I-4 & SR-528 interchange
5. Marineland Dolphin Adventure under new ownership
6. Get up-close with wild birds at Marine Science Center’s expanded aviary in Ponce Inlet
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