Celebrating 150 years of The City Beautiful

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This page will be continually updated throughout the year with more 150 celebrations.

City of Orlando’s 150th Anniversary Exhibition Opening Reception

09 Jul 2025 Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites you to the opening reception of "The Changing Face of Orlando: A Sesquicentennial Celebration".

Terrace Gallery, Orlando City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

Tagged as: , Music & arts

Orlando Collected

21 Apr 2025 In honor of Orlando’s 150th anniversary, the Orange County Regional History Center offers a glimpse into some of the most fascinating and rarely seen items from the city’s history with our newest special exhibition, Orlando Collected.

Orange County Regional History Center, 65 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32801

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Soft Plastics Collection

21 Apr 2025 Help us reach our recycling goal for the 150th anniversary celebration!

Keep Orlando Beautiful, 1010 Woods Avenue, Orlando, FL 32805

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OUC Orlando Half Marathon 2025

04 Dec 2025 The Half Marathon and 5k routes wind through scenic streets, finishing at beautiful Lake Eola Park. Approximately 4,000 runners/walkers enjoy this cherished Orlando tradition, complete with live music along the course, local beer, and a lakeside party.

Lake Eola Park, 512 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801

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T.G. Lee Milk Run 5k

03 May 2025 TG Lee Dairy is marking its 100th year (1925-2025) with a community Milk Run on Saturday, May 3.

Festival Park by TG Lee Dairy, 2911 Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32803

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The Changing Face of Orlando: A Sesquicentennial Celebration

10 Jul 2025 Experience Orlando's transformation over the past 150 years through a compelling photographic journey that pairs 12 historical images with their modern-day recreations.

Terrace Gallery, Orlando City Hall, 400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

Tagged as: , Music & arts

Thornton Park Urbanist Walking Tour

03 May 2025 The Urbanist Walking Tour will cover some of the history of the Thornton Park Neighborhood, including Orlando's oldest bar, Burton's.

Four Rivers Fountain, 819 East Washington Street, Orlando, FL 32801

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Talks & workshops

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