Orlando & Winter Park Events: Where to Dine Before & After

Make your next Orlando event part of a full night out. From Halloween Horror Nights and EDC Orlando to the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival and Winter on the Avenue, Central Florida's biggest events bring visitors together throughout the year.

Located on Park Avenue in the heart of Winter Park, AVA Winter Park offers modern Mediterranean dining, cocktails and an elevated atmosphere for dinner before an event, drinks with friends or a memorable meal to end the night.

Upcoming Orlando & Winter Park Events

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Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando

August 28–November 1, 2026 | Universal Studios Florida

Whether you're visiting Universal Studios Orlando for Halloween Horror Nights or looking for a restaurant to add to your Orlando itinerary, AVA offers a sophisticated setting for dinner and drinks in Winter Park.

Make AVA part of your Halloween Horror Nights plans.

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November 6–8, 2026

Before heading to EDC Orlando, gather your group for dinner and cocktails at AVA Winter Park. After a day of music and dancing, continue the night with drinks at the exclusive AVA Lounge.

AVA is an elevated dining destination to add to your EDC Orlando itinerary when you're looking for a memorable meal before or after the festival.

Reserve Your Table at AVA Winter Park

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Winter Park Autumn Art Festival

November 14–15, 2026 | Park Avenue & Central Park, Winter Park

Spend the day exploring artwork, galleries and boutiques throughout Winter Park before making your way to AVA MediterrAegean for dinner and cocktails.

Located on Park Avenue, AVA MediterrAegean is a natural addition to your Winter Park Art Festival itinerary. Enjoy an elevated dining experience before continuing your evening around downtown Winter Park, or end the day with dinner and drinks after the festival.

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Winter Park Autumn Art Festival

November 14–15, 2026 | Park Avenue & Central Park, Winter Park

Spend the day exploring artwork, galleries and boutiques throughout Winter Park before making your way to AVA for dinner and cocktails.

Located on Park Avenue, AVA MediterrAegean is a natural addition to your Winter Park Art Festival itinerary. Enjoy an elevated dining experience before continuing your evening around downtown Winter Park, or end the day with dinner and drinks after the festival.

Explore the Menu

AVA Winter Park's dining area, perfect for Winter on the Avenue event located in Central Park.

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December 4, 2026 | Park Avenue & Central Park, Winter Park

Celebrate the holiday season at Winter on the Avenue, one of Winter Park's signature holiday events.

Located in the heart of downtown Winter Park, AVA MediterrAegean provides an elevated setting to gather with friends and family before or after the holiday event.

From exploring Park Avenue's holiday celebrations to enjoying dinner together, make AVA MediterrAegean part of your Winter Park holiday itinerary.

Celebrate the season at AVA Winter Park.

Group Dining for Winter Park Events

Make your next Winter Park event a full experience with a group dining reservation at AVA MediterrAegean. AVA Winter Park is a destination for gathering before or after the area’s seasonal festivals, art events, performances, celebrations, and community events.

Whether you're meeting friends before an event, organizing a group dinner after a day in Winter Park, or planning a celebration around a local occasion, AVA offers an elevated Mediterranean dining experience designed for sharing. Gather around the table for Mediterranean-inspired dishes, cocktails, and a lively atmosphere just steps from the energy of Park Avenue.

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