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 MYC, 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 Lake Eola Amphitheater 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 recieve a free coffee and pastry.
Sponsored by
11:45AM – 1:00PM
SUBS & SWEETS! 🍪
S Orange Ave and, E Jackson St, Orlando, FL 32801
Join us in Duncan Park for a complimentary cookie from DoubleTree Hotel along with a mini sub and bottled water! The first 500 employees will receive a free cookie, mini sub, and water.
8:00AM – 10:30AM
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, biscuit, and bottled water.
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 and Pepsi beverage! Stay to mingle with fellow downtown employees, snap a picture with Orlando's iconic mascots, and meet Orlando Magic Community Ambassadors. The first 1,000 employees will receive a free lunch item and beverage.
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 and breakfast bar before work! The first 150 employees will receive a free coffee and breakfast bar.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
FOOD TRUCKS & FUN! 🍔
432 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Grab a complimentary mini meal from Orlando Food Trucks in front of the Dr. Phillips Center! The first 1,000 employees will receive a free mini meal. Additional food will be available for purchase at each truck.
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 the 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 coldbrew.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
ICE CREAM IN THE PARK
195 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Enjoy a complimentary ice cream from The Greenery Creamery or Sampaguita at the Lake Eola Bandshell! The first 1,000 employees will recieve a free ice cream.
THURSDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
8:00AM – 9:30AM
MORNING COFFEE GIVEAWAY
TBA
Get a complimentary coffee from one of our coffee partners! Locations will be announced soon. 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!
20% Off at Rise Southern Biscuits
355 N Rosalind Ave Suite 2-3, Orlando, FL 32801
Receive 20% off upon signing up for Rise Southern Biscuits' rewards program! More information coming soon.
