Orange County Convention Center: events, getting there and where to stay

Orange County Convention Center is a exhibition centre in Orlando, about 15 km from the centre. It hosts 3 of the events we cover, including IAAPA Expo, PGA Show, AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.

Orange County Convention Center in short

Type
Exhibition centre
Where
Orlando, United States, about 15 km from the centre
Events we cover
3
Next up
IAAPA Expo, 16 to 20 November 2026 (expected)
Getting there
On International Drive; I-Ride trolleys and hotel shuttles.

Events at Orange County Convention Center

* Expected date, following the usual pattern.

Getting to Orange County Convention Center

On International Drive; I-Ride trolleys and hotel shuttles.

International Drive; I-Ride trolleys.

Orlando International (MCO) is 20 to 30 minutes from the parks; Brightline trains run to Miami.

Public transport directions to Orange County Convention Center

Where to stay near Orange County Convention Center

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetKissimmeeCheaper hotels and vacation homes.
Mid-rangeInternational DriveRestaurants and shuttles to the parks.
SplurgeDisney and Universal resort hotelsEarly park entry.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 15 November to 21 November. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Things to do near Orange County Convention Center

Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Orlando.

Half day · Family

Gatorland

Old Florida attraction.

Full day · Family

Magic Kingdom ticket

The classic Disney park.

Full day · Family

Universal Epic Universe

Universal's newest park.

Full day · Family · Indoor

Kennedy Space Center

Rockets and launch pads, 1 hour east.

Half day · Family

Airboat ride with alligators

Lakes and wetlands.

Half day · Family

Springs kayak tour

Clear springs with manatees in winter.

Evenings

Evening · Family · Nightlife

Dinner show

Medieval Times or Pirates.

All tours in Orlando

Weather by month

MonthHighLowRainDaylight (15th)
January21°C9°C60 mm10 h 31 min
February23°C11°C56 mm11 h 09 min
March26°C13°C69 mm11 h 55 min
April29°C17°C59 mm12 h 49 min
May31°C20°C100 mm13 h 33 min
June31°C23°C208 mm13 h 57 min
July31°C24°C184 mm13 h 47 min
August31°C24°C194 mm13 h 09 min
September30°C23°C174 mm12 h 17 min
October28°C19°C90 mm11 h 26 min
November25°C14°C48 mm10 h 41 min
December22°C12°C59 mm10 h 20 min

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER.

Questions people ask

What events are held at Orange County Convention Center?

IAAPA Expo, PGA Show, AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships.

How do I get to Orange County Convention Center?

On International Drive; I-Ride trolleys and hotel shuttles.

When is the next big event at Orange County Convention Center?

IAAPA Expo, 16 to 20 November 2026 (expected).

Where should I stay near Orange County Convention Center?

International Drive: Restaurants and shuttles to the parks.

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