The Downtown Orlando Partnership and Downtown Development Board have joined forces again this year to present Downtown Employee Appreciation Week! Taking Place on September 8 - 12 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 2025 sponsorship and in-kind donations, please contact DOP's Communications & Events Manager, Madison Haller, at madi@doporlando.com.
Event Information
DATES: September 8 - 12, 2025
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
Downtown Orlando's floral pop-up installations are back!
In celebration of the DOP & DDB's Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, United Arts of Central Florida is excited for the return of their floral pop-up installations all throughout downtown! Inspired by Lewis Miller's Flower Flash in NYC, five talented floral design artists are creating vibrant floral displays that can be found at City Hall, Duncan Park, Orange and Wall Street, Discover Downtown, and the Fordify the Arts Courtyard from September 8 - 12, 2025.
8:00AM – 9:30AM
MORNING COFFEE MIXER 
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Kick off Downtown Employee Appreciation Week with a complimentary coffee from City Beautiful Cafe and a pastry from Rise Southern Biscuits at our coffee bar located in the City Hall Rotunda. The first 150 employees will receive a free coffee, pastry, and exclusive downtown sticker!
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 150th Anniversary City of Orlando sticker!
8:00AM – 9:30AM
SNACKS & SNAPS 
201 S Orange Ave Ste 102, Orlando, FL 32801
Stop by Discover Downtown to snap a complimentary headshot photo and grab a complimentary biscuit from Great Harvest Bakery! The first 150 employees will receive a free business headshot, breakfast treat, and collectible DOP sticker.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
MEET THE MASCOTS!
400 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801
Head over the the Kia Center for a complimentary hotdog or pretzel! Stay to mingle with fellow downtown employees, snap a picture with Orlando's iconic mascots, and meet Orlando Magic Community Ambassadors, Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw. The first 1,000 employees will receive a free lunch item, beverage, and an exclusive sticker. The first 500 employees will also receive an Orlando Magic car magnet!
TUESDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
8:00AM – 9:30AM
COFFEE AT BELLHOP
37 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Stop by Bellhop for a complimentary coffee before work! The first 150 employees will receive a free coffee, breakfast bar, and collectible Florida-themed 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, games like cornhole, mega Jenga, mini-golf, and more!
4:00PM – 6:30PM
KARAOKE & COCKTAILS 
25 Wall St. Plaza, Orlando, FL 32801
Join DOP and DDB at Wall Street Plaza for a fun-filled Happy Hour and Karaoke event! The first 300 employees will receive a complimentary beverage and an exclusive magnet!
WEDNESDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
8:00AM – 9:30AM
COFFEE & COMMEMORATION
390 N Orange Ave Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32801
Grab a complimentary coffee by Foxtail Coffee Co. at City National Bank while cheering on the Orlando Fire Department as they climb 110 flights in honor of 9/11—the same number of flights in the World Trade Center towers. The first 500 employees will receive a free hot coffee or cold brew, breakfast bar, and Downtown Orlando sticker.
Sponsored by
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 City of Orlando 150th Anniversary sticker, and free admission to The History Center from 11:45am-1:00pm.
THURSDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
8:00AM – 9:30AM
MORNING COFFEE GIVEAWAY
- Latin Square Cuisine
- Qreate Coffee
- Stemma Craft Coffee
Get a complimentary coffee from Latin Square Cuisine, Qreate Coffee, or Stemma Craft Coffee! The first 75 employees at each location will receive a complimentary coffee.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
LUNCHTIME SWEET TREAT 🍧
9 W Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801
Head over to the pocket park on the intersection of Orange Ave and Pine St for a sweet treat from Jeremiah's Ice! The first 1,000 employees will receive a complimentary Italian Ice.
FRISDAY 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!
25% Off at Discover Downtown
201 S Orange Ave Ste 102, Orlando, FL 32801
Receive 25% off your purchase at Discover Downtown by mentioning Downtown Employee Appreciation Week at checkout! This discount is only valid on Tuesday, September 9, from 8:00am - 10:30am.
$2 Off at Papi Smash'd Burger
66 E Pine St, Orlando, FL 32801
Receive $2 off your order at Papi Smash'd Burger with the code "PapiDOP" at checkout! This code is only valid Tuesday, September 9 – Friday, September 12.
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!
20% Off at Rise Southern Biscuits
355 N Rosalind Ave Suite 2-3, Orlando, FL 32801
Receive 20% off at Rise Southern Biscuits upon signing up for their rewards program! More information coming soon.
