Weekend Digest Orlando January 31 & February 1

Your weekend is here, Central Florida! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.

Middle to upper 50s are expected for daytime highs Saturday. But the true fall out in temperature happens that night.

Extreme cold weather watches and warnings are in effect from Saturday until Sunday afternoon. Morning low temperatures are still expected within the upper teens and low 20s but with wind remaining between 10 mph and 15 mph along with occasional gusts up to 25 mph, feels like the temperature is Sunday morning can arrange between 7° and 18°.

Mostly clear skies will take over Sunday afternoon and temperatures only rise into the 40s.

Take a look at your hour-by-hour forecast

THEME PARKS

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.

ORANGE

Celebrate Lunar 2026 at Luminary Green Park
Saturday | 6:30 p.m. | a vibrant celebration to welcome the Lunar New Year, ushering in the spirited and successful Year of the Horse! This is a night of rich cultural tradition, delicious food, and thrilling entertainment for the whole family.

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
All Weekend | Some of the world’s top professional women golfers play alongside a roster of world-class sports and entertainment celebrities. A limited number of tickets are available for fans to purchase.

Dezerland Orlando Family Fest
Saturday | Noon to 5 p.m. | FamilyFest is Orlandos annual indoor family festival. See family-type vendors, find great family resources, enjoy free vendors’ kid’s activities and register for awesome vendor prizes.

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.

Orlando Magic 5K & Kids’ Run
Saturday | 7:30 a.m. | Put your basketball sneakers on hold and grab your running shoes! It will be fun for all ages, with music, entertainment, activities and more!

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?

Faded Kingdom Beer Festival
Saturday | Noon to 4 p.m. | Tactical Brewing and Brewed Events have invited breweries from all over the country to join forces with local Orlando breweries to deliver a festival the amazing beer fans of Orlando deserve. Tickets include unlimited beer samples from 70+ breweries.

BREVARD

Space Coast Food & Wine Festival
Saturday | 3 to 6 p.m. | Brings together the region’s top chefs, favorite restaurants, craft beverage makers, and food lovers for an unforgettable afternoon on the water.

FLAGLER

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

Waggin’ Weekend- Old Town’s Dog Festival
Sunday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Halftime Performers Championship-level fun, MVP treats, and touchdown-worthy memories with your four-legged quarterback await! OPEN & FREE to the public!

Civil War Day in St. Cloud
Sunday | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | A family-friendly celebration honoring Civil War and St. Cloud history, veterans, and historic preservation efforts in Central Florida.

LAKE AND SUMTER

51st Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival
All Weekend | Experience 300 fine artists lined along the streets to showcase a vast array of incredible talent in this juried event. There will be entertainment, beer, wine, cocktails, music and festival food to round out the amazing weekend.

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.

Cozy Con: Celebrating All Things Cozy Mystery
Saturday | Noon to 4 p.m. | Several cozy mystery authors will give brief talks about their books, meet and greets, and books available for purchase. A light lunch will be served as well. Held at the Wildwood Community Center.

MARION

Spokes European Circus
Ongoing until Feb. 8 | Witness thrills, romance, and comedy, in one of the oldest and most honest art forms remaining.

SEMINOLE

Wekiva Island’s Otter Fest
Saturday | 2 to 5 p.m. | Raise a glass and spend the afternoon sipping, sampling, and celebrating craft beer and wine at Wekiva Island’s Otter Fest — a curated tasting experience set in our laid-back, riverside paradise near Orlando, Florida.

Cat Show Sanford Civic Center
All Weekend | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Get ready to be amazed by the feline stars at the cat show this weekend in Sanford – it’s going to be a purr-fectly delightful time.

VOLUSIA

ME STRONG 5K
Saturday | 8 a.m.| The successful partnership of ME STRONG, Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation, and West Volusia Rotary Clubs has made the ME STRONG 5K one of DeLand’s most highly anticipated events.

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!

DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park
Ongoing until Feb. 14 | Kick off the racing season with three thrilling weeks of racing in Florida at the “World’s Fastest Half-Mile,” Volusia Speedway Park, with three weeks of the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, showcasing the nation’s premier short-track racing divisions.

F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival 2026 in Daytona Beach
Saturday | Noon to 5 p.m. | 50-60 authors and artists from around the country will converge on the Community Center with books, knowledge, workshops, international speakers via the internet, spoken word, and much more.

For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar

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