Nona Live: Events & Festivals

Q: What annual events happen in Lake Nona?

Signature annual events include Nona Festival in spring, the Lake Nona Art Festival in February, Taste of Nona and the Run Nona 5K in May, the Fireworks Festival in July, Graveyard Smash in October, and the Oh, What Fun! holiday festival in December.

Q: Are there weekly or recurring events in Lake Nona?

Yes, including the Rollin' Food Truck Rally on Tuesdays, the Farmers Market on the first and third Wednesdays, Wine Down and Mixology Mixer at the Wave Hotel, Art After Dark on Fridays and Saturdays, the Sunday Lakeside Market, and community yoga and meditation sessions.

Q: Where can I find the current Lake Nona events calendar?

The official Lake Nona events page, the Nonahood News community calendar, and the Boxi Park events calendar all list current happenings.

Q: Are Lake Nona events free and open to the public?

Most Lake Nona community events are free and open to the public, though details vary by event, so confirm specifics before attending.

You'll find events and festivals in the Lake Nona area on a regular basis. This is where the community comes together to celebrate.

Below is a guide to Lake Nona events — official signature festivals, annual traditions, weekly and monthly happenings, farmers markets, and community wellness sessions. Nearly all are community-wide and open to the public.

Annual Events

Lake Nona Art Festival — February
Nona Festival — Spring · USTA National Campus · free community festival
Taste of Nona — food & drink festival · May
Run Nona 5K & Nemours Children's Run — community 5K · May
Lake Nona Annual Fireworks Festival — July
Graveyard Smash — Halloween festival · October
Oh, What Fun! A Holiday Festival — winter holiday festival · December

Ongoing Events

Rollin' Food Truck Rally — Tuesdays at Nona Adventure Park
Lake Nona Farmers Market — first & third Wednesday of each month
Wine Down — Wednesdays at The Wave Hotel
Mixology Mixer — Thursdays at The Wave Hotel
Art After Dark — Fridays & Saturdays at Lake Nona Town Center
Lakeside Market — Sundays at Nona Adventure Park

Ongoing Wellness Events

Sunlight Yoga at Dockside — Monday, Wednesday & Friday evenings · Laureate Park
Morning Meditation at Dockside — Wednesday mornings · Laureate Park
Yoga Nona at Crescent Park — Saturday mornings · Laureate Park
Yoga in the Garden — Saturday mornings · Lake Nona Sculpture Garden

Event Calendars

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Frequently Asked Questions

What annual events happen in Lake Nona?

Signature traditions include Nona Festival in spring at the USTA National Campus, the Lake Nona Art Festival in February, Taste of Nona and the Run Nona 5K in May, the Fireworks Festival in July, Graveyard Smash in October, and Oh, What Fun! in December.

Are there weekly or recurring events in Lake Nona?

Yes — the Rollin' Food Truck Rally (Tuesdays), Farmers Market (first & third Wednesdays), Wine Down and Mixology Mixer at the Wave Hotel, Art After Dark (Fridays & Saturdays), the Sunday Lakeside Market, plus community yoga and meditation at Dockside and Crescent Park.

Where can I find the current Lake Nona events calendar?

The official Lake Nona events page, the Nonahood News calendar, and the Boxi Park calendar all keep current listings.

Are Lake Nona events free and open to the public?

Most community events are free and open to the public, though details vary by event — confirm specifics on the official calendar before heading out.

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