December Events
Nov. 16-Jan. 2: ICE! At Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando Bring the family and enjoy one of Orlando’s favorite holiday celebrations featuring ‘Twas the Night before Christmas, 4.5 acres of glitter and gold, magic and cold, and winter wonderland sculpted by 2 million pounds of ice. The kids are sure to …
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November Events
The month of November brings cooler temperatures, holidays and a slate of events for Central Florida. Orlando’s Fiesta in the Park Celebrating its 42nd year, the Fall Fiesta at Lake Eola is a surefire way to kick off the November festivities. The event features over 300 artists and crafter booths, …
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October Events
Nathaniel Hawthorne once said, “There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.” Fall is upon is and that means festivals! 7th Annual Winter Garden Music Festival MusicFest is a free three-day …
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Central FL September Events
Photo by the Orlando Sentinel School is in session, but that doesn’t mean that the fun has to stop on the weekends! Here are some of my suggestions for the Central Florida area: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) Starting September 12, the Orlando Shakespeare Theater will be featuring …
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Cultural Events in August
Bring your kids to these family friendly events and ‘trick’ them into learning something! There are many great cultural events held in Orlando, and just because school is almost in session does not mean summer learning stops. Check out these cultural events happening in Central Florida this month: Museums on …
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July 4th Events in Central Florida
Independence Day brings great food and celebrations. In fact, Travelocity named Orlando the #1 travel destination for the Fourth of July in 2011. Central Florida provides several options to enjoy food, music, fireworks and fun for the whole family. Check out some of these events in your area: Red Hot …
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Father’s Day in Central Florida
For me, it’s always the Dad life. June marks Father’s Day and the first full month of summer. It’s time to spend your time the way you want to, whether it’s with your kids, with your significant other or simply by yourself. The following events and activities are some of …
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Mother’s Day & Brunch Options
Sunday, May 13 brings to mind two important things: Mother’s Day and brunch. Check out the following brunch options and Mother’s Day events happening this year in Central Florida: Continue reading
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Easter
I’ve found experiencing Easter to its fullest is best done through the lens of your children. My little angel looks forward to the Easter egg every year, so fortunately Central Florida has many options for both Easter activities and services. Check out the following to plan your family’s Easter weekend: …
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St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day tends to slide under the radar as far as historical celebrations. However, the day dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland is steeped in history even in the U.S. The first official New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade began in 1762 by Irish soldiers serving in …
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