Leash up and grab a pint, neighbors: Boxi Park’s Pups, Pumpkins & Pints Weekend takes over Lake Nona from Thursday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. Saturday goes to the dogs, Sunday is for the kids, and there’s live music every single day. Fall-ing for it yet? π
πΊ Thursday & Friday: Ease Into the Weekend
- Thu 11/12 (5β10 PM): Boxi Park Run Club at 6:30 PM, then DJ Astylez. Run a little, sip a little. Balance!
- Fri 11/13 (5β11 PM): Live music from Frequency Band and Lost in Paris.
π Saturday 11/14: Pup Day (Noonβ11 PM)
This is the main event for the four-legged crowd: a dog treat bar, a pet photographer at 1 PM, Poodle & Pooch Rescue at 1 PM, a paw-print craft at 2 PM and a photo booth. Live music from Jen & Dave, DJ PopRoXxX and the Danny Bub Combo. Leashed dogs are welcome, and Barxi Park is the fenced dog area on site. Pawsitively perfect. πΎ
π Sunday 11/15: Family Fun Day (Noonβ9 PM)
Bounce houses at noon, face painters and balloon artists at 1 PM, a kids’ craft at 2 PM and a photo booth, with Lucky To Be at 1 PM and the David Julia Band at 5:30 PM.
Bonus: Festivals of Speed brings a car show to Lake Nona Town Center the same Sunday, 11 AMβ3 PM (free, but you must register).
π Know Before You Go
- Where: Boxi Park, 6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827 (Lake Nona Town Center)
- Cost: No cover listed; food and drinks are pay as you go.
- Cashless: Cards only (cash can be swapped for a Boxi gift card at the entrance).
- Kids: Under 13 must be with an adult.
β Quick FAQ
- Do I need tickets? None are listed; just show up and buy food and drinks as you go.
- Can I bring my dog? Yes, leashed dogs are welcome all weekend, and Saturday is built around them.
- When is the best day for kids? Sunday’s Family Fun Day, starting at noon.
See you (and your best furry friend) at Boxi! πΆπ»
β Steve Montgomery, CAVU Inc | eXp Realty Β· (407) 680-4914 Β· info@cavuinc.co
Featured photo: “Solara” by Deb (Flickr), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
