Category Archives: Family

Events and experiences around Orlando that are best shared by the entire family.

2017 Disney on Ice in Orlando on September 8th through September 10th presents Dare to Dream!

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Erin Baker

Disney on Ice is returning to Orlando at the Amway Center on Friday, September 8th through Sunday, September 10th, 2017 with their show “Dare to Dream”. Dare to Dream Moana is the star of Dare to Dream! and will be sure to skate to … Continue reading →

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2017 Tax Free Holiday in Orlando for Back to School Shopping August 4th-7th

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Erin Baker

Back-to-School shopping kicks into full gear at the beginning of August with the annual tax free holiday across Florida (click here for a complete list of tax-free items).  The tax exemption period that runs from Friday, August 4th, 2017 to Sunday, … Continue reading →

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2017 CFAMily Days at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College in Winter Park in July and August

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Scott Baker

The Cornell Fine Arts Museum on the Campus of Rollins College in Winter Park will be hosting their free family event called CFAMily Day at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College on several Saturdays in the summer with a different … Continue reading →

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2017 Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Orlando at the Amway Center on January 12th-16th

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Scott Baker

The circus is coming to Orlando at the Amway Center on Thursday, January 12th, 2017 and staying until Monday, January 16th, 2017. The Greatest Show on Earth brings wonder and fun with amazing animal acts that will astound the family. Ringling … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus Arrival at the Mall at Millenia for Christmas on November 4th, 2016

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Scott Baker

Santa Claus will be arriving at the Mall at Millenia in grand style to kick of the Christmas season on Friday, November 4th, 2016 starting at 6:00 PM. The holiday event features a family friendly dj dance party, with food and drinks available for … Continue reading →

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Fun Fair offers Family Activities in Downtown Orlando on November 5th, 2016

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Erin Baker

The Weekday School of Orlando is hosting its annual Fun Fair on Saturday, November 5th, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in downtown Orlando. Downtown Orlando Fun Fair Designed to appeal to preschool-aged children, the fair features a bounce house, clowns, a … Continue reading →

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2016 Winter Park Easter Egg Hunt features over 10,000 Easter Eggs and the Easter Bunny on March 26th

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Erin Baker

The 62nd annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the city of Winter Park is set for Saturday, March 26th. Children up to 10-years-old are invited to line-up at 9:30 am at Central Park. Promptly at 10:00 am the Easter Bunny … Continue reading →

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2016 Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt in Longwood on Saturday, March 26th features over 20,000 eggs

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Scott Baker

The Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt features over 20,000 Easter eggs for children of all ages to hunt during staggered times along with other games and activities. The event takes place on Saturday, March 26th, 2016 beginning at 9:30 AM … Continue reading →

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2016 Florida Strawberry Festival and Parade features Concerts, Rides, and Strawberries in March

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Scott Baker

There has been a lot of talk in recent years about sustainable farming and eating locally-grown produce of fruits and vegetables.  Since 1930, there hasn’t been a place where that has been so true than in Plant City and their … Continue reading →

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2016 Orlando Touch a Truck Introduces Construction Equipment and Vehicles to Kids on January 23rd

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Scott Baker

It is not hard to see that kids love everything about big trucks and construction equipment. You only need to look as far as some of the most popular children’s characters like Handy Manny, Bob the Builder, Thomas the Train, … Continue reading →

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2016 Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr in the month of January in Orlando with Parades and Festivals

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Scott Baker

Martin Luther King, Jr had a dream of an integrated and unified America in 1963 where over 200,000 civil rights supporters watched and listened to King’s 17-minute public speech in Washington D.C. on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. At … Continue reading →

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Free Santa Photo and Crafts at Bass Pro Shops in Orlando This Christmas in 2015

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Erin Baker

A trip to Bass Pro Shops gets you a free 4″ x 6″ photo with Santa and a holiday craft. Bass Pro Santa Claus Free photos with Santa Claus are available 7 days a week at different times throughout the … Continue reading →

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Florida Citrus Parade in Downtown Orlando on December 30th, 2015 at 11 AM

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Scott Baker

The Florida Citrus Parade will be held on New Years Eve in Downtown Orlando on Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 at 11 AM. The parade is televised nationally and celebrates Orlando’s two bowl games, the Russell Athletic Bowl and the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus … Continue reading →

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2015 Russell Athletic Bowl Parade of Bands in Winter Park on December 29th

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Scott Baker

One of the better free events to do around Orlando between Christmas Day and New Years Eve is the Russell Athletic Bowl Parade of Bands in Winter Park along Park Avenue. Winter Park Parade of Bands The Russell Athletic Bowl … Continue reading →

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Winter Park Outdoor Ice Skating during the Holidays in Central Park 2015

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Scott Baker

The city of Winter Park introduced an outdoor ice skating rink in 2009 entitled “Winter in the Park” during the Christmas Season and has now made it an annual event. The ice skating rink will open on Friday, November 20th, … Continue reading →

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Waterford Lakes Santa’s Winter Wonderland Village Carnival 2015

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Scott Baker

For residents of east Orlando, there are two options when it comes to a midway carnival Christmas celebration. The first carnival is Light Up UCF at the University of Central Florida. A short drive down Alafaya Trail brings you to … Continue reading →

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Light Up UCF 2015 Christmas Event at the University of Central Florida Features Ice Skating, Light Show, Outdoor Movies, and a Ferris Wheel

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Scott Baker

Light Up UCF is the University of Cental Florida’s annual holiday event that features a free Christmas light show, outdoor ice skating, an ice slide, free outdoor movies, carolers, carnival rides, and Santa Claus. Other nights may feature a concert, … Continue reading →

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2015 Baldwin Park Winter Spark Christmas Parade at Night on December 12th

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Erin Baker

Baldwin Park is hosting it’s annual evening Christmas parade on Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at 6 PM.  Line the streets of the community’s downtown for the parade and stay for Santa’s arrival with musical performances. Baldwin Park Winter Spark Parade … Continue reading →

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Free Nutcracker Performance by the Russian Ballet of Orlando at Lake Eola on December 19th, 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Erin Baker

The Russian Ballet of Orlando will be returning to Lake Eola in 2015 to present their free performance of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, at the Lake Eola Disney Amphitheater in Downtown Orlando. Russian Ballet Nutcracker The two hour performance will begin at … Continue reading →

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2015 Holiday at Heritage Square Christmas Event at the Orange County History Center on December 12th

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Erin Baker

This year’s Holiday at Heritage Square Christmas Event is slated for Saturday, December 12th, 2015, to light Heritage Square at the Orange County History Center, the historic park in the heart of downtown Orlando. Holiday at Heritage Square Entertainment begins at 2 … Continue reading →

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Holiday Lights Orlando 2015 Featuring the Gift Christmas Festival and Show

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Scott Baker

The City of Orlando’s Christmas Tree will officially be lit on Friday, December 4th, 2015 at the Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando during a Christmas event that begins at 5 PM. Holiday Lights Orlando and The Gift The lighting of the Christmas … Continue reading →

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2015 Orlando Veterans Day Parade on November 14th Honors the Nations Veterans

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Scott Baker

Veterans Day is on Wednesday, November 11th, 2015. The city of Orlando will salute our nations veterans on Saturday, November 14th, 2015 with a patriotic parade at 11 AM in Downtown Orlando. Veterans Day Parade Mayor Buddy Dyer and his Veterans … Continue reading →

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2015 Winter Park Halloween Events including Trick-or-Treating on Park Avenue and Rollins College

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Scott Baker

Winter Park celebrates Halloween on Saturday, October 31st, 2015 along Park Avenue, Rollins College, and Shady Park at Hannibal Square with three separate Halloween events throughout the day and night. Winter Park Trick-or-Treating From 10 AM until 2 pm on Saturday, October 31st, … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treating at Orlando Malls for Halloween in 2015 for a Safe Halloween

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Scott Baker

Halloween is one of children’s favorite holidays to dress up and get candy with trick or treating and one of the most popular places to go trick or treating is at the mall. Fortunately, Orlando has several indoor and outdoor … Continue reading →

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