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SeaWorld Orlando Halloween Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating every weekend in the months of September and October
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2018 Rock The Universe at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando featuring Casting Crowns, Jesus Culture, TobyMac, and For King & Country on September 7th and 8th
2018 Taste! Central Florida at Orlando World Center Marriott on September 8th
Best Restaurant Choices for Orlando Magical Dining Month in September 2018
2016 St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Downtown Orlando featuring the Celt, Wall Street Plaza, Church Street, and Lizzy McCormack’s
2016 St Patrick’s Day in Winter Garden at Hagan O’Reillys Irish Pub & Restaurant with Live Music, Dancing, and Free Babysitting in Orlando
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2015 Baldwin Park Winter Spark Christmas Parade at Night on December 12th
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
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
2015 Holiday at Heritage Square Christmas Event at the Orange County History Center on December 12th
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
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
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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Best Halloween Events for Kids in Orlando for 2015 featuring Uptown Altamonte in Altamonte Springs, Disney World, and SeaWorld
Halloween officially kicks off the holiday season in Orlando when the fall season finally comes around and we great a break in the weather from the high 90’s during the summer down to the mid 70’s and 80’s that makes … Continue reading
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2015 Memorial Day Weekend in Orlando Featuring the Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony in Sanford and Epcot in Disney World on May 25th
Memorial Day is the day of the year that Americans pay their respects for the American soldiers that have paid the ultimate sacrifice of their lives to provide us with the rights and liberties that we so often take for … Continue reading
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Best Ideas for Things to Do on Fathers Day in Waterford Lakes including Bowling, Miniature Golf, and Restaurant Recommendations
While Mother’s Day is traditionally a day to pamper mom and take her out for a nice meal with no cleanup afterwards, Father’s Day is about doing activities that men like to do that involves family time, activities, and maybe … Continue reading
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2015 Mother’s Day Ideas in Orlando for Dinner and Things to Do in Winter Park, Disney World, and Orlando featuring Harry P Leu Gardens
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10th, 2015 and Orlando Local Guide has you covered for dinner ideas and things to do. From movies, to restaurants, and brunch, there are all sorts of ways to celebrate mom this Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day in … Continue reading
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2015 Winter Park St Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 8th
Saint Patrick is one of the most recognized Saints to have ever lived being born in Roman Britain in the 4th century and having lived from 387–461 AD. Saint Patrick is best known for spreading the Gospel to Ireland and … Continue reading
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2015 Seminole County Fair in Sanford and Lake Mary Brings the Carnival on March 27th through April 5th
The Seminole County Fair is Seminole County’s premier carnival that comes to the Seminole Towne Center Mall area each spring towards the end of March. In years past, the Seminole County Fair was held in the parking lot of the mall … Continue reading
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2015 Easter Bunny Arrives at Mall at Millenia for Bunny Brunch on March 14th
Spring officially arrives at the Mall at Millenia on Saturday, March 14th, 2015 with the first spotting of the Easter Bunny. From 9:00 am until 11:00 am in the Orangerie Cafés (located on the second floor of the mall between Panera and … Continue reading
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Santa Claus Events around Orlando in 2015
Santa Claus is a very busy man around Orlando beginning in early November and continuing through Christmas Eve. From special events at shopping malls, breakfast celebrations, and parades, Santa Claus is out in full force around Orlando throughout the Holiday … Continue reading
Winter Park Christmas Tree Lighting in Central Park 2014 with Holiday Movies
Each year, the city of Winter Park commemorates the Christmas season by holding an event to turn on the lights of a large Christmas Tree in Central Park. The lighting ceremony features a children’s choir and Santa Claus. The Holiday Tree Lighting took place this … Continue reading
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Winter Park Boat Parade and Festival of Lights 2014 featuring Christmas Lights and a Water Ski Show
The Winter Park Boat Parade and Festival of Lights will take place on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 on Lake Virginia and Lake Osceola. Participants dress up their boats in Christmas lights for some friendly competition and can be seen from the … Continue reading
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Winter Park Christmas Parade 2014 with Santa Claus, Ice Skating, and Pancake Breakfast
The 2014 Winter Park Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 9 am along the streets of Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park. The parade features over 100 parade units including marching bands, police and fire departments, and … Continue reading
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Remembering the Halloween Pumpkin Patch at St John Lutheran Church in Winter Park
Update: July 29th, 2018: For many years, the best pumpkin patch in Orlando was at the St John Lutheran Church in Winter Park. The land that the pumpkin patch was on now has an office building on it. Green Meadows farm … Continue reading
2014 Great American Pie Festival and Buffet in Celebration on April 26th and April 27th
The Great American Pie Festival, the official annual pie competition of the American Pie Council, returns to Celebration, Florida for the 13th year on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 11 am-7 pm and Sunday, April 27th, 2014 from 12 pm to 5 … Continue reading
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Orlando Carnivals and Fairs
With Orlando’s favorable climate throughout much of the year, there are many carnivals to attend in Orlando and the surrounding area. Most carnivals have a particular theme, although abundance of rides, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, and all out fun await the … Continue reading
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Phineas and Ferb Live Action Show at UCF Arena March 3rd 2013
A live action show of Disney’s popular cartoon, Phineas and Ferb, will be at the UCF Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2013. Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever!, as Disney is calling it, will feature the show’s cast … Continue reading
Casselberry Movies in the Park Family Movie Night at Lake Concord on the First Friday of Each Month
Casselberry is starting up a new family movie night at Lake Concord on the first Friday of every month (with the exception of December) starting out with Disney’s Spooky Buddies on October 5th, 2012 with most movies starting at 7pm … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Disney Craft Ideas featuring Coupon Books, Charm Bracelets, Cards, Candy Boxes and More
Disney’s Family.com site has some great crafts and cheap gift ideas for mom on Mother’s Day including coupon books to clean up your room, one hour of no whining, paper charm bracelets, candy boxes, and cards to print out on … Continue reading
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Pinkalicious The Musical Contest – Contest Finished
Orlando Local Guide will be giving away two ticket vouchers for Pinkalicious The Musical at the Orlando Repertory Childrens Theatre good for the shows on February 11th, 12th, 18th, or 19th, 2012. Voucher may be used for ANY performance of this production. Voucher … Continue reading
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The Doodlebops at Sea World Orlando in January 2012
The Doodlebops will be singing, dancing, and playing in their band at Sea World on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 as part of Sea World’s Just For Kids festival aimed at preschool-age children. The Doodlebops The Doodlebops are based off of … Continue reading
