The Downtown Orlando Partnership's and Downtown Development Board have joined forces again this year to present Downtown Employee Appreciation Week! Taking Place from 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 Manager, Madison Haller, at madi@doporlando.com.
Event Information
DATE 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
8:00AM – 9:30AM
COFFEE GIVEAWAY
TBA
11:45AM – 1:00PM
LUNCH GIVEAWAY
TBA
8:00AM – 10:30AM
MORNING MIXER
201 S Orange Ave Ste 102, Orlando, FL 32801
Stop by Discover Downtown to grab a complimentary bottled beverage from Pepsi! The first 150 employees will receive a free beverage and anyone who makes a purchase at Discover Downtown from 8-10:30am will receive a 25% off discount.
11:45AM – 1:00PM
MEET THE MASCOTS!
400 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801
Head over the the Kia Center Atrium for a complimentary lunchtime 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 GIVEAWAY
TBA
11:45AM – 1:00PM
LUNCH GIVEAWAY
TBA
WEDNESDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
8:00AM – 9:30AM
COFFEE & COMMEMORATION
390 N Orange Ave Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32801
Grab a complimentary coffee at City National Bank and cheer 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
LUNCH GIVVEAWAY
TBA
THURSDAY SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS
8:00AM – 9:30AM
MORNING COFFEE GIVEAWAY
TBA
11:45AM – 1:00PM
LUNCHTIME TREAT
TBA
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 coffee or lunch 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 afternoon.
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!
