The hotel specializes in extended-stay itineraries and thus provides on-site laundry facilities and provides dry cleaning service. Housekeeping service is provided on a twice-weekly basis for guests staying seven nights or more. Guests staying more than four nights (but less than a week) receive the mid-week refresh only. One pet is accepted per guestroom. The general manager has the authority to allow additional pets per room, based on his or her own discretion. Fees and deposits apply.

Events

 January

January 1-Florida Citrus Bowl

Top college teams from the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten Conference compete at Citrus Bowl Stadium.

1610 W. Church St.

407-423-2476.

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. For information,

Call 407-896-4231

Throughout January—Orlando-UCS Shakespeare Festival

Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights.

Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.

For information call 407-447-1700 Continues through late April

 

Throughout January—Dance

The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1733

Throughout January—NBA Basketball

The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season continues through mid April

 

Throughout January—Opera

The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April

 

Throughout January—Concert

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.

For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May

February

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Throughout February—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival. Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.

For information, call 407-447-1700.  Continues through late April

 

Throughout February—Art Exhibit

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

407-896-4231. Continues through June

 

Throughout February—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May

 

Throughout February—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.

For information, call 407-896-6700.  Continues through mid May

 

Throughout February—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372. Continues through mid April

 

Throughout February—NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season continues through mid April

March

First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Throughout March—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival.

Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.

For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April

 

Throughout March—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.

For information, call 407-896-6700.  Continues through mid May

 

Throughout March—Art Exhibit.

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

407-896-4231. Continues through June

Throughout March—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372.  Continues through mid April

Throughout March—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. For information, call 407-426-1733.

For information, call 407-426-1739, Continues through late May

Throughout March—NBA Basketball

The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season continues through mid April

April

First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

NBA Basketball. The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season concludes mid April

 

Early-Mid April—Opera. The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372.  Concludes mid April

 

Throughout April—Art Exhibit.

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

407-896-4231. Continues through June

 

Throughout April—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival

Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.

For information, call 407-447-1700.  Concludes late April

 

Throughout April—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May

 

Throughout April—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.

For information, call 407-896-6700. Continues through mid May

May

Early-Mid May—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St. For information, call 407-896-6700.  Concludes mid May

 

First Thursdays. Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Throughout May—Dance. The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1733.  Concludes late May

 

Throughout May—Art Exhibit.

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

407-896-4231. Continues through June

June

Art Exhibit

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

407-896-4231

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

July

Independence Day

Lake Eola's annual Fourth of July celebration includes games, entertainment and, of course, fireworks.

For information, call 407-246-2287 or 407-246-2827.

 

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

August

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Numerous dates in August
Best of Florida Festival

Thousands of brightly hued caladiums and coleus fill the glass atrium at Gaylord Palms & Convention Center during this celebration of Florida flora. Gardening seminars, tours, sand sculptures, food and entertainment.

For more information, call 407-586-2000.  Continues through early September

September

Best of Florida Festival

Thousands of brightly hued caladiums and coleus fill the glass atrium at Gaylord Palms & Convention Center during this celebration of Florida flora. Gardening seminars, tours, sand sculptures, food and entertainment.

For more information, call 407-586-2000

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

 

Art Exhibit

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

Phone 407-896-4231

October

Mid-Late October—Concert. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's season includes classical and pops concerts and performances by small chamber ensembles and soloists. Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St., and Margeson Theater, Symphony Square, 812 E. Rollins St.

For information, call 407-896-6700

 

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert series and interactive exhibits.

Epcot Center, Disney World

407-939-6244

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S.

Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Silver Spurs Rodeo

The largest rodeo east of the Mississippi draws top bull riders, cowboys and other entertainment. Silver Spurs Arena, Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spurs Lane, Kissimmee (22.5 mi/36 km south of Orlando).

For information, call 407-677-6336.

Golf

Top professional golfers and amateurs compete in the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World. Disney's Magnolia and Palm Courses, Lake Buena Vista (18 mi/29 km south of Orlando).

For information, call 407-824-2250.

Late October—NBA Basketball

The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season continues through mid April 2005

 

Early-Late October—Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival

Professional actors perform plays by Shakespeare and other playwrights. Margeson and Goldman Theaters, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. and the Lake Eola Amphitheater, downtown.

For information, call 407-447-1700. Continues through late April

Early-Late October—Dance

The Orlando Ballet (formerly the Southern Ballet Theatre) performs several productions each year at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1733. Continues through late May

November

Early November—Fall Fiesta in the Park

More than 500 booths showcase regional arts and crafts.

Lake Eola Park, North Rosalind Avenue and East Washington Street.

For more information, call 407-246-2827

 

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival

Visitors sample tastes from more than 30 countries and regions in 25 marketplaces. Highlights include wine and cooking demonstrations, the Eat to the Beat concert series and interactive exhibits. Epcot Center, Disney World.

407-939-6244

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Veterans Day

Public holiday. Approximately 75 units participate in a parade to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel. Lake Eola Park, Rosalind and Washington streets.

For information, call 407-246-2827

 

Osceola Art Festival. Kissimmee hosts this annual art festival featuring exhibits by local, student and national artists. Downtown Kissimmee (22.5 mi/36 km south of Orlando).

For more information, call the Osceola Center for the Arts at 407-846-6257.

 

Mid-Late November—Opera.

The Orlando Opera holds regular concerts at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

For information, call 407-426-1700, or toll-free 800-336-7372

NBA Basketball

The Orlando Magic play regular-season home games at the TD Waterhouse Centre, 600 W. Amelia St.

For information, call 407-916-2400.  Season continues through mid April 2005

 

December

First Thursdays

Themed exhibits by local artists, live music by local bands and DJs, and refreshments at one of the best art museums in the southern U.S. Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave.

For information, call 407-896-4231

Christmas in the Park

The Morse Museum lights up its century-old Tiffany windows to set the stage for a free concert of holiday favorites by the Bach Festival Society choir. Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park.

407-645-5311 or 407-645-5324