Orlando Top 10 - April 2025
- Haven Magazine
- Apr 1
- 3 min read
BEER ‘MERICA
April 5, 6 – 9 pm at Gaston Edwards Park at Lake Ivanhoe. In celebration of American Craft Beer Week, Beer ‘Merica will feature 100 different American craft brews to sample plus food trucks, live entertainment and a fireworks show. VIP available for an additional charge. beermericaorlando.com
DISNEY’S THE LION KING
April 23 – May 18 at Dr. Phillips Center. The Serengeti comes to life as never before. As the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people have experienced the visual artistry, the music, and the theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular and winner of six Tony Awards. This is a must-see. drphillipscenter.org
FIESTA IN THE PARK
April 5 & 6 from 10 am – 5 pm. Bring the family and stroll around Lake Eola while browsing hundreds of unique artist and craft booths, food vendors, and a beer garden. They will also have live entertainment and a kids’ zone for the whole family. fiestainthepark.com
WINTER PARK PAINT OUT
April 20 – 26. Twenty-two professionally acclaimed plein air artists will paint outside at the Polasek Museum and at other locations throughout Winter Park and Orlando. All are invited to watch the painting demonstrations. Artwork will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds going to the Museum. winterparkpaintout.org
SEVEN SEAS FOOD FESTIVAL
Throughout April at Sea World. Family-friendly and foodie approved, purchase food from over 190 mouthwatering dishes inspired by global cuisines. Watch live concerts every Saturday, and additional performances on select Fridays and Sundays. Admission to Seven Seas is included with admission to Sea World. seaworld.com
JAZZ & BLUES CONCERT
April 12, 7 pm at Leu Gardens. Hear the Dave Capp Project featuring France Neil, Betty Fox Band, and Velvet 45 performing in three locations in the 50-acre gardens. Bring chairs or a blanket and sit wherever you’d like on any lawn area or find a nice spot in a gazebo. Bring a picnic and relax. leugardens.org
FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL
April 11 – 20. An Oscar-qualifying festival with 170+ films, 27 world premieres, representing 41 countries. Through 10 days of films and first-class events, film lovers mingle with filmmakers and celebrities over hand-crafted cocktails and a delicious menu at Eden Bar and inside Enzian Theater. floridafilmfestival.com
RUN FOR THE TREES
April 26, 7:30 am at Ward Park in Winter Park. The last mile of the 5k race is on the tree-canopied, wilderness dirt road of Genius Drive. This privately owned glimpse of old Florida is opened to the public only once a year, for this event. All inperson finishers receive a young tree! Walkers welcome. trackshack.com/event/108
BREWS AROUND THE ZOO
April 12, 5 – 9 pm at the Central Florida Zoo. Features beer tasting stations with more than 35 different craft beers to choose from. They also offer wine & seltzer for those who aren’t a fan of beer. Buy the Tasting Trail Pass in addition to your ticket and eat. Must be 21+. VIP available for an additional charge. centralfloridazoo.org
SCIENCE AND WINE
April 26, 7 pm at the Orlando Science Center. Enjoy an evening of live music, food, and wine tastings from diverse regions and meet sommeliers while experiencing all that the Center has to offer. Guests can participate in a silent auction, all proceeds benefit the Center. osc.org
