Welcome to Orange County Parks and Recreation's Special Events Page!
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Orange County Parks and Recreation has the following fun events and community meetings:
Orange County Parks and Recreation’s 10-Year Master Plan Survey
Every 10 years, our Parks and Recreation Division seeks input for the Parks Master Plan, which provides guidance for future investments in our parks system. Get started today at PlanOCParks.com. Here are four ways you can participate:
- Take our survey on usage, needs, priorities and preferences
- Use the interactive map to provide your feedback
- Participate in community polling to identify important parks, programs, and services
- Map out where you live, work and play to help us understand park usage patterns
Questions? Email
parks@ocfl.net.
Horizon West Trail - Phase 1B and Phase 2 Meeting, November 12
The Orange County Parks and Recreation Division and District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson invite you to attend the in-person community meeting for the Horizon West Trail - Phase 1B and Phase 2 on Thursday, November 12, from 6-7:30 p.m., at West Orange High School, 1625 Beulah Rd., Winter Garden. Take the survey: Horizon West Trail survey. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.
Waterleigh Park Groundbreaking, November 16
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson invite you, your family and friends to the Waterleigh Park Groundbreaking on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. This is a FREE event, open to the public. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net.
FREE Movies in the Park
Bring your family and friends to the following locations for a FREE Movie in the Park! Bring lawn chairs and snacks, or purchase from food trucks, if available. No alcohol allowed in the park; no pets allowed in the viewing area. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net.
Minions & Monsters
This fun animated movie (rated PG, 90 mins.) starts at 6 p.m., shortly after dark.
Lilo & Stitch
This fun live-action movie (rated PG, 108 mins.) starts at 6 p.m., shortly after dark.
FREE Fort Christmas Barnyard Banter Program, November 21
All ages are welcome to join in the Barnyard Banter program at Fort Christmas Historical Park! On November 21, from 1-2 p.m., enjoy the Historic Thanksgiving program. This is a FREE program, open to the public. Visite Parque Histórico Fort Christmas for more information. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call the park's staff: 407-254-9310.
Here's the monthly event schedule:
- December 19 The Christmas Post Office
- January 30-31, 2027: Eastside Barnyard Bash 4-H Clinic/Practice Show, hosted by East Orange Livestock 4-H
- February 20: Florida Animals
- March 20: Archaeology
- April 17: Art in Florida
- May 15: Florida Takes Flight
- June 19: Pioneer Technology
FREE Movies in the Park
Bring your family and friends to the following locations for a FREE Movie in the Park! Bring lawn chairs and snacks, or purchase from food trucks, if available. No alcohol allowed in the park; no pets allowed in the viewing area. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net.
Toy Story 5
This fun animated movie (rated PG, 90 mins.) starts at 6 p.m., shortly after dark.