Say it with me: we all need to plan more weekday activities. Forget waiting for the weekend to have fun! Orlando has ample entertainment opportunities throughout the week, and we’re here to help you discover them.
Without further ado, here are some of our favorite post-work activities right now in Orlando.
1. Explore the mind-bending Museum of Illusions
Filled with over 50 interactive exhibits, Orlando’s Museum of Illusions will turn your world upside down. The whimsical destination is incredibly entertaining and educational, providing a unique glimpse into the world of optical illusions.
Open until 7 pm on weekdays, the Museum of Illusions is the perfect place to decompress and escape reality. Of course, it also offers some pretty epic photo opportunities. Plan your visit here!
2. Visit lakeside pubs and restaurants on a Pontoon Pub Crawl
Stuck in an office all day? Get some fresh air on this unmissable Pontoon Pub Crawl. The bar-hopping boat ride takes you to five stunning lakeside pubs and restaurants and accommodates up to 8 people.
Whether you’re planning a team-building activity or an outing with friends, the Pontoon Pub Crawl will surely shake off those mid-week blues. Get tickets here for good times on the water.
3. Enjoy a nostalgic evening at Arcade Monsters International Drive
With over 16,000 square feet of space, the entertainment possibilities are endless at Arcade Monsters International Drive. Along with arcade gaming, which includes pinball, consoles, retro classics, and driving, the venue contains a restaurant, bar, merch store, and anime art exhibit space.
Arcade Monsters International Drive is open weekdays until 2 am, meaning there’s plenty of time after the workday to fit in an evening of unlimited play. Find out more here.
4. Get active at Blue Swan Boulders
Rock climbing gyms are one of the most fun, rewarding ways to get a full-body workout. Take a break from your regular gym routine and head to Blue Swan Boulders, open weekdays until 10 pm! From climbing clinics to yoga sessions, the gym offers various classes for members and guests. Plus, members get unlimited access to the climbing and fitness facilities. Learn more here.
5. Take an interactive tour at Chocolate Kingdom
Whether you have a major sweet tooth or are simply looking for an eye-opening interactive experience, the Chocolate Kingdom Factory Tour provides a fascinating look at the chocolate-making process inside a working factory.
This chocolate-filled adventure takes you through each step of the process, from the Cacao Tree Greenhouse to the Bean-to-the-Bar Factory. Add a little sweetness to your week and plan your visit here!
6. Laugh it out at SAK Comedy Lab
Situated in the heart of downtown Orlando, SAK Comedy Lab is a top-rated destination for all things improv. Open since 1991, the unique venue has several notable alumni, including actor and comedian Wayne Brady and comedy writer and actress Paula Pell.
The 250-seat comedy lab hosts a variety of weekday performances, such as The Wine Down Wednesday Show, which includes two glasses of wine with your ticket purchase. Check out their upcoming live improvised comedy shows here.
7. Test your problem-solving skills at The Escape Game Orlando
Grab a group of friends or coworkers and get ready to set off on a 60-minute adventure! While you will have to implement some innovative thinking at The Escape Game Orlando, we promise it doesn’t involve spreadsheets and slideshows.
Whether you want to complete a successful art heist or make a daring prison break, these Orlando escape rooms are artfully designed and incredibly clever. With late-night hours until midnight, there is ample time for a post-work outing. Plan your escape here.
8. Soak and sip at this unconventional spa experience
Love a spa day, but also a cold beer? My Beer Spa in Orlando combines the two into a surprisingly soothing experience. Home to private soaking tubs, an infrared sauna, and complimentary beer, the spa concept offers treatments and products centered around beer.
What’s the benefit, you ask? The soaking treatments contain vitamins and antioxidants from natural beer ingredients, providing maximum mental and physical relaxation. Sounds like an ideal way to melt away the stress of the day! Learn more here.
9. Take advantage of evening events at CityArts Gallery
From evening yoga to $5 comedy shows, Orlando’s CityArts venue always has something fun planned. Located in the heart of downtown, the contemporary art space contains seven art galleries, an in-house café, and event spaces.
Whether you want to enjoy live music or find your flow at a yoga class, CityArts has become a great community destination. Take a peek at their upcoming events here.
10. Head to a Kia Center concert
Bring some energy to your week with a live concert at the Kia Center! With headliners like Mary J. Blige, Ivan Cornejo, and Luke Bryan, big things are happening this year. Of course, you can also enjoy sporting events, comedy shows, and more. Check out the events calendar here!