The Downtown Orlando Partnership and Downtown Development Board have joined forces again this year to present Downtown Employee Appreciation Week! Taking Place on September 14 - 18 in various locations all over downtown Orlando, this free come-and-go event rewards our city's dedicated workforce with a fun-filled week of incentives, daily giveaways, live music, employee discounts and much, much more.
THANK YOU for being a part of our downtown community!
For 2026 sponsorship and in-kind donations, please contact DOP's Director of Membership & Strategic Partnerships, Brandy Bennett, at brandy@doporlando.com.
Event Information
DATES: September 14 - 18, 2026
LOCATIONS: Multiple Downtown Orlando Locations - See Schedule Below!
ADMISSION: FREE* for all Downtown Employees!
*All events and giveaways are subject to change. Please see below for the latest schedule of events and giveaways. Coffee and lunch giveaways will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. One item per employee while supplies last.
Presenting Sponsor
Monday, September 14
8:00AM – 9:30AM
COFFEE & COOKIES 🍪
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Kick off Downtown Employee Appreciation Week with a complimentary coffee from City Beautiful Cafe and a cookie from DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown at our coffee bar located in the City Hall Rotunda. The first 300 employees will receive a free coffee, cookies, and exclusive downtown sticker!
11:45AM – 1:00PM
FOOD TRUCKS & FUN 
432 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Savor a complimentary mini meal from one of our Orlando Food Trucks in front of the Dr. Phillips Center! The first 1,000 employees will receive a free lunch item and bottled water. Additional food will be available for purchase at each truck. Stay to enjoy live music, an exclusive sticker giveaway, lawn games, and more!
Tuesday, September 15
8:00AM – 9:30AM
GOOD MORNING, DTO ⭐️
201 S Orange Ave Ste 102, Orlando, FL 32801
Swing by Discover Downtown for a complimentary breakfast treat, collectible DOP sticker, and a downtown Orlando mystery mini print! The first 150 employees will receive a pastry from Great Harvest Bakery and a turn at Lucky Seven Studio’s mini print machine. See which of five downtown Orlando designs you’ll score, then keep the fun going with additional pulls for just $1 in quarters!
11:45AM – 1:00PM
MEET THE MASCOTS!
400 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801
Head over the the Kia Center for a complimentary lunch item! Stay to mingle with fellow downtown employees and snap a picture with Orlando's iconic mascots. The first 1,000 employees will receive a free lunch item and an exclusive sticker.
Please enter the Kia Center through the west side of church street.
TUESDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Wednesday, September 16
8:00AM – 9:30AM
MORNING COFFEE MIXER ☀️
39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, Florida 32801
Stop by CityArts for a complimentary coffee! The first 150 employees will receive a free coffee, collectible sticker, and admission to the CityArts gallery from 8-9:30 AM.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
SUB SOCIAL
250 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Join us for a complimentary sub from Foodie Catering at Duncan Park! The first 1,000 employees will receive a half sub, bottled water, and Orlando sticker!
4:00PM – 6:30PM
SIPS & SOUNDS 
274 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Join DOP and DDB at A La Cart-City for a fun-filled Happy Hour with a performance from DTO Live! The first 300 employees will receive a complimentary beverage and an exclusive sticker!
WEDNESDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Thursday, September 17
8:00AM – 9:30AM
COFFEE KICKSTART
390 N Orange Ave Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32801
Grab a complimentary coffee by Foxtail Coffee Co. at City National Bank. The first 550 employees will receive a free hot coffee or cold brew, breakfast bar, and Downtown Orlando sticker.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
HISTORY AND CHILL 
65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
Enjoy a complimentary ice cream from The Greenery Creamery or Sampaguita at The History Center! The first 1,000 employees will receive a free ice cream, a complimentary sticker, and free admission to The History Center from 11:45am-1:00pm.
THURSDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Friday, September 18
8:00AM – 9:30AM
MORNING COFFEE GIVEAWAY
- Beignets & Brew
- Latin Square Cuisine
- Nic & Luc
- Qreate Coffee
Get a complimentary coffee from Beignets & Brew, Latin Square Cuisine, Nic & Luc, or Qreate Coffee! The first 75 employees at each location will receive a complimentary coffee and sticker.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
LUNCHTIME SWEET TREAT 🍧
101 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
Join us at the Orlando Public Library for a sweet treat from Jeremiah's Ice! The first 1,000 employees will receive a complimentary Italian Ice and sticker.
FRIDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Giveaways!
The Downtown Orlando Partnership will host daily giveaway raffles for exciting prizes like event tickets, hotel stays, gift cards, and much more. Enter each day at our morning or lunchtime events for the chance to win! Individuals may only enter once per day. Winners will be selected at random and announced on DOP's Instagram story each evening. Check back soon – many more giveaways to come!
DOPerks
Throughout the week, various downtown businesses and restaurants will be offering downtown employees discounts and special offers! Check back soon for more info on how to redeem!
10% Off a Tastemaker Tuesday Workshop
39 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
Receive 10% off tickets to a Tastemaker Tuesday workshop with code "DOPgives10" at checkout! Secure this offer here.
20% Off at Discover Downtown
201 S Orange Ave Ste 102, Orlando, FL 32801
Receive 20% off your purchase at Discover Downtown by using code "DEAW2026" at checkout in store or online! This discount is only valid on Tuesday, September 15 - Friday, September 18.
30% Off an Orlando City SC or Orlando Pride Match
655 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32805
Receive up to 30% off tickets to an Orlando City SC or Orlando Pride match. Click here to secure your tickets!
10% Off at Qreate Coffee
591 Chatham Ave #120, Orlando, FL 32801
Receive 10% off at Qreate Coffee in Creative Village by mentioning Downtown Employee Appreciation Week and showing the cashier your work ID or business card!
