Moon Over Avalon

10/02/2026

We’re heading out tonight — are you coming? Step into Nagasaki, Japan with Opera Orlando's MADAME BUTTERFLY this weekend, Oct 2–4 at Steinmetz Hall. Tickets start at just $19 🦋
Featuring:
Cio‑Cio San — Yeawon Jun
Lt. Pinkerton — Isaac Hurtado
Suzuki — Yoojin Lee
Sharpless — Gabriel Preisser
Goro — Brad Bickhardt
Bonzo — Zaikuan Song
Yamadori — David Kahng
Dolore — Kelsier Kilsgaard
Production Team:
Kalena Bovell (conductor)
Rebecca Herman (stage director)
Grant Preisser (scenic design)
Jen J. Madison (costumes)
Destinee Steele (hair & makeup)
Nate Wheatley (lighting)
Melody Chang (production consultant)
Chiaki Yasukawa (movement)
Satomi Hirano (costume consultant)
🎟 Tickets: https://operaorlando.org/butterfly26

09/26/2026

Same moon.
Different memories.
Back home, what did the moon remind you of — family gatherings, late‑night snacks, or that one neighbor who always said the moon was “extra round” every year?

09/26/2026

Mooncakes are only made and eaten once a year during the Mid-Autumn Festival because they are deeply tied to this specific autumn harvest celebration and lunar calendar date.

Mooncakes are Chinese pastries with highly-varied fillings, generally eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncakes are symbols of reunion and happiness.

09/26/2026

🌕✨ Happy Mid‑Autumn Festival!
The Central Florida Astronomical Society outreach team is bringing their telescopes so you can look right at the Full Moon while celebrating the festival. It’s basically the perfect combo — mooncakes in one hand, telescope in the other.

🎉 Join us at the 5th annual Moon Over Avalon Night Market 2026
📅 Saturday, September 26 • 4 PM – 9 PM
📍 Avalon Park Orlando
12001 Avalon Lake Drive, Orlando, FL 32828

Let’s make this Mid‑Autumn Night Market unforgettable — food, music, lanterns, and a giant glowing moon showing off for everyone. 🏮🌕✨

09/25/2026

The 5th Annual Moon Over Avalon Mid‑Autumn Night Market takes place tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, from 4 PM to 9 PM at Avalon Park Orlando. Asia Trend, Inc. thanks its Title Sponsor Avalon Park Orlando and Gold Sponsor Dr. Puxiao Cen for their support.

From 5–7 PM, enjoy two hours of Asian cultural performances, including Orlando Taiko Dojo オーランド太鼓道場 Japanese Taiko drumming, Devyani Dancers Indian and Thuyen May Productions Vietnamese folk dances, an Opera Orlando bass-baritone, and Asian Beats Band live performance with Cantonese pop music.

The event is free, family‑friendly, and offers free parking. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for the best experience.

Although water floating lanterns are sold out, the festival is still full of activities, food, vendors, and photo spots.

📅 Saturday, September 26 • 4 PM – 9 PM
📍 Avalon Park Orlando
Let’s make memories under the lantern lights. 🌌🏮🐰

09/25/2026

Asia Trend, Inc. and Moon Over Avalon send warm wishes of peace, joy, and happiness to everyone celebrating tonight. 🌌💖
May good fortune follow you wherever you go.

Happy Mid‑Autumn Festival 中秋節快樂!
Happy Tsukimi お月見を楽しんでください!
Chúc Mừng Tết Trung Thu!
Happy Chuseok 추석 잘 보내세요!

09/25/2026

🎉🔥 Vendor Highlight 🔥🎉
Say hello to Sunday Noodle — serving up authentic Korean comfort food and street‑style favorites! From 제육덮밥 (Jeyuk Deopbap) to 파전 (Pajeon) and 김치전 (Kimchijeon), they’re bringing the bold, delicious flavors of Korea straight to the Night Market.

Join us for a magical evening at the 5th annual Moon Over Avalon Night Market 2026 🌙✨Tag your friends and make plans to come out — you won’t want to miss it!

📅 Saturday, September 26 • 4 PM – 9 PM
📍 Avalon Park Orlando
12001 Avalon Lake Drive, Orlando, FL 32828
Let’s make memories under the lantern lights. 🌌🐰🏮

09/25/2026

The 5th annual Moon Over Avalon Night Market 2026 is happening this Saturday, September 26 from 4–9 PM at Avalon Park Orlando. Admission and parking are free, and although water floating lanterns are sold out, the festival still offers plenty of family‑friendly fun. Guests can enjoy live cultural performances from 5–7 PM, including Japanese Taiko drumming, Indian and Vietnamese folk dances, an Opera Orlando bass-baritone, and live Asian instruments with Cantonese pop music.

The night market will feature local vendors, Asian food, and moon cakes for purchase. Visitors can take photos with a giant inflatable moon and colorful Chinese and Vietnamese lanterns, and enjoy stargazing through high‑powered telescopes.

A full vendor list is available, and the event celebrates community, culture, and the Mid‑Autumn Festival. Come hungry, bring your camera, and enjoy a festive night under the stars.

05/05/2026

Smoothie Express Mobile was caught in a fire at an event, leaving their truck severely damaged and completely out of service.
For the past three years, this food truck has been so much more than a business for them — it’s been their dream, their passion, and a way to connect with a community they truly love. Losing it so suddenly has been heartbreaking.
They’ve created a GoFundMe to help them rebuild and get back on the road. Any contribution, no matter the amount, means so much to their family. And if donating isn’t possible, simply sharing their story makes a huge difference. 🙏
https://gofund.me/6bf2523e6