Orlando Main Streets

10/21/2026

Join us in City District to kick off your weekend of spooky activities! 👻🎃

Movie night is back on! 🎬🍿 We've got a new date! Join us on Friday, October 23, for a FREE outdoor screening of Little Shop of Horrors at Church Street Plaza!

Come hungry because our Church Street businesses have some special food options for movie night! 🍽️
🥟 Bao Spot: 4 baos, 1 soda and a 2-pack of candy for $20 ($50 value!)
🌯 Birria 1983: Mini burrito (chicken or birria), chips and salsa, and 3 churro bites with dulce de leche for $20.
🥞 Crepes Delicious: Tuttie Fruittie Crepe for $13 or Dulce & Banana Crepe for $12.

Grab a bite, support a local business, then find your spot for the movie!
📅 Friday, October 23
⏰ 7 p.m.
📍 Church Street Plaza, 54 W. Church St.
🚗 Parking is available at the 55W and Bank of America Center garages.

Construction may be underway, but Church Street businesses are still open and ready to welcome you! Come out, enjoy a movie under the stars and show some love to our local businesses!

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Welcome to S**o District, Zaza!

09/29/2026

Happy National Coffee Day, Orlando!

Did you know Orlando was named the top coffee city in the U.S. by WalletHub? We’ll sip to that.☕️

Here’s to the local coffee shops keeping our city caffeinated, one cup at a time!

09/29/2026

Thank you Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Orlando City Council for your support of the Orlando Main Streets program for the past 18 years ♥️ Here’s to another year of Main Streets!

When we launched the Orlando Main Streets program in 2008 with five districts, we were optimistic about the impact it might have on our city. What perhaps we didn’t know was how it would grow from an economic development initiative into much more.

Today, our 12 districts help make Orlando more vibrant, interesting and welcoming. They are where we shop and celebrate small businesses, dine at diverse restaurants and attend events that build community.

Today we approved City of Orlando - Government’s funding agreements with the districts for the upcoming year. This funding allows the Main Street district directors, who serve with great passion and creativity as they support small businesses and bring residents together, to ensure that the districts remain a beloved part of our city.

09/09/2026

08/26/2026

Stop by The House on Lang this Thursday between 5pm and 8pm to celebrate the opening (any day now!!) of their airport store. Enjoy discounts, raffles, live music, yummy food and drinks! Come join the party! ✈️

08/25/2026

For nearly 18 years, Joanne Grant has been a dedicated part of the Orlando Main Street program and a driving force behind Mills 50 Main Street. Her years of service are a remarkable milestone, but what truly stands out is the lasting impact she has made on the district, its businesses, its residents, and the Main Street community.

“Joanne Grant, aka The Main Street Queen, has turned Mills 50 into a nationally recognized example of how community-driven, preservation-focused Main Street programs can breathe new life into historic neighborhood commercial districts. When Joanne started in Mills 50, there were three blocks of vacant storefronts. Today, Mills 50 is a blend of trending new businesses, the historic Vietnamese restaurants and retail shops that was voted as one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Florida.” — Sherry Gutch, City of Orlando Director of Placemaking

Over the years, Joanne has helped bring countless events and initiatives to life, including the Annual Lunar Dragon Parade, Music in Mills, Virginia Drive Live, Golden Girls Gone Wild, Sip & Savor, Ale-Liance, and so many more. Through each event, she creates opportunities for local businesses to connect with the community, brings people into the district, and showcases the unique character that makes Mills 50 such a special place.

But Joanne’s impact as the Executive Director cannot be measured by events alone. It can be seen in the relationships she has built, the businesses she has supported, the directors she has encouraged, and the countless ways she continues to advocate for Main Streets.

Nearly 18 years of service is more than a milestone. It is a legacy.

Thank you, Joanne!

08/19/2026

Best neighborhood to eat in! Best neighborhood to drink in! Best place to show people the real Orlando! Thanks to the readers of Orlando Weekly for the love!