After a full day of adventure—or relaxing by the pool—you may not feel like going far for a nice evening. You don't have to! Your villa is, of course, well-equipped for a very comfortable evening at home. We also have a wide variety of dining options and entertaining activities for you right at the resort.

Polynesian Luau 
Every Thursday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Performance is at 7:15 p.m.

Our Founder’s Club in the North Village goes Polynesian    on Thursday nights. You’ll enjoy an authentic, all-you-can-eat Polynesian buffet. There’s entertainment while you eat, then sit back and enjoy the performance, which features dancers from the island of Samoa. Tickets can be purchased in advance at The  Tickets & Transportation Desks in the West Village Clubhouse and The River Island Exchange.

*Adults $25, kids 3-12 $10, 2-under free. Gratuity & tax included.

Kids' Carnival at Splash Lagoon

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Step right up to the Orange Lake F.U.N. Team carnival. We've got carnival games geared towards the little ones and a themed bounce house. Bring the kids out for an afternoon of fun vacation memories. (Weather permitting

Nature Walk*

 Legacy Grille - A Sports Bar
Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings
7:15a.m. (weather permitting)

Meet at The Legends Clubhouse in the East Village and enjoy learning about our Florida eco-system from our resident naturalists during a 1.4-mile walk. $5 per person.

Gatorland® Show*

Every Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 11a.m.

Come to the Gatorland® Show in The Clementine Room in the West Village Clubhouse and bring your camera! Gatorland professionals will inform and entertain you. Everyone will get a chance to be face-to-face with an alligator.

* $5 per person. Children 3 and under free.

River Island Beach Blanket Blast

Every Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Join the Orange Lake F.U.N. Team for an afternoon of fun vacation memories. There will be great beach music, interactive games for kids and families, line dancing, crazy contests and more! (Weather permitting)

Catahoula Blue

Jazz & Blues Mardi Gras Street Party

Every Tuesday, 6 p.m. -9 p.m.

Let the good times roll each Tuesday evening at the “Jazz & Blues Mardi Gras” street party at River Island. Enjoy a great live band playing New Orleans style, jazz, blues and zydeco. Our F.U.N. Team will be offering Mardi Gras beads, line dancing and other fun activities for the whole family.

Campfire & Hayride

Mondays & Saturdays 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Departs every half hour)

Get ready for some traditional family fun–kick back and enjoy a good old-fashioned hayride through the resort's enchanting woodlands. And the campfire experience wouldn't be complete without S'Mores and hot chocolate. Departs from River Island by Island Golf and The HIPPO™. Rides are weather permitting, call Island Golf at ext. 2825 for more information

Orange Lake Family Karaoke

Every Monday, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Monday night was never this fun! Join us in the River Island Exchange. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place contestants.

Live Entertainment at Tradewinds Bar

Sunday – Wednesday 6:30 p.m. -- 10:30 p.m. and Thursday – Saturday 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Enjoy Florida-famous cocktails and live entertainment nightly. It's always “5 o'clock somewhere” at Tradewinds – come sing-a-long to your favorites including lots of Jimmy Buffett tunes. Great solo performers every Sunday – Wednesday and come out and dance every Thursday – Saturday!

* Fee charged.

All events and times are subject to change.

For more information call Orange Lake's Activities
Department at 407.239.5100.