🎆 All eyes on 2025 🎆

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Hi, friends! It’s Brenda, back in your inbox for all the Central Florida Happenings.

All eyes are on what this year will bring, especially when it comes to big events coming to the area.

Don’t worry, I’ve got ya covered.

Be prepared to mark your calendars! Here’s what’s going on ⤵️


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If one of your goals this year is to get out and experience more of what Central Florida has to offer, you’re in the right place 📅.

The best part about living in Central Florida is the endless amount of happenings!

We’ve put together a month-by-month list of some of the biggest events and festivals coming to Central Florida this year. While this list is not all-encompassing, it has some of the biggest annual events on the docket. Click here to check it out, and mark your calendar!


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Another type of happenings is our fair share of Broadway shows coming to Central Florida 🎭.

Setting the Stage newsletter author Brooke Savage put together a list of shows coming to a theatre near you.

The lineup is great and includes “Mamma Mia,” “Mean Girls” and Disney’s “Lion King.”

Check it out and be sure to snag your tickets before they’re gone!


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And we can’t forget one of the biggest happenings of 2025: Universal Epic Universe will officially open later this year!

In the Loop newsletter author Haley Coomes has been staying up to date with the latest on the new theme park, and now we’re just waiting with anticipation to experience the five new worlds that will be offered soon.

Click here to see a breakdown of all five worlds that will call Epic Universe home.

And if you’re interested in tickets, they are available for purchase! Click here to check out ticket options.


Other happenings:

🗡️ Brevard Renaissance Fair returns with 6 themed weekends: Returning to its new home, the Brevard Renaissance Fair will offer six themed weekends of fun starting later this month. Here’s everything to know.

🚀 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to open Launch Complex 39 attraction: It’s a can’t miss on the bus tour, and pretty soon, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests can immerse themselves in rocket science at KSC’s most well-known launch site. Click here to learn more.

🍊 From oranges to drag queens, how Florida cities ring in the new year with unique flair: I thought this story was too fun not to share! Most of us know about the Orange Drop and Pineapple Drop, but have you heard about the Booty Drop or Red Shoe Drop here in Florida? Click here to check out these unique takes on New Year’s ball drops.

🌕 2025 guide to the night sky 🌠🪐: Eclipses, supermoons and more to keep an eye to the sky for this year. Here’s everything to watch for!


That’s all from me!

I hope everyone has a great weekend, and I will catch up with you all next week.

- Brenda


About the Author
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Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021. She is the author of the Central Florida Happenings newsletter that goes out every Thursday.