St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in the Waterford Lakes area in east Orlando, will be having their annual carnival on Thursday through Sunday, November 15th, 2018 through November 18th, 2018. Over 30 carnival rides and midway games are available to ride and play through JCJ Amusements. St. Joseph’s Fall Carnival The churchRead More →
Labor Day Weekend in Orlando consists of three big events to enjoy that includes a surfing competition, Disney on Ice, and family reunions. Also, September is Magical Dining Month in Orlando. NKF Pro Am Surf Festival About a 45 minute drive from Orlando International Airport is Orlando’s closest beach in CocoaRead More →
Since 2008, the Winter Park Institute at Rollins College has brought in well-known and intellectual speakers to the campus to engage students, alumni, and the community through public lectures, readings, symposiums, seminars, master classes, interviews, and special-interest sessions that are all free and open to the public. Winter Park InstituteRead More →
Running and live music are combined when the Florida Hospital Battle of the Bands 5k takes place in the city of Casselberry at a new location for 2018 at Lake Concord Park on September 15th, 2018 at 7:30am. Florida Hospital Battle of the Bands 5k The 2nd race of the Track Shack Running Series,Read More →
Rock The Universe is the annual Christian rock and roll festival that is Universal Studios’ answer to Disney’s Night of Joy. Most recently, Universal has added a new theater to host all of their concerts. Some of the artists to play Rock the Universe in recent years include Switchfoot, CastingRead More →
When it comes to attending and experiencing theater shows in Orlando, visitors to the area will most likely think of Disney World and it’s large-scale production stage shows like Finding Nemo at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Beauty and the Beast at Disney’s Hollywood Studios or the dinner shows located in KissimmeeRead More →
Boyz II Men, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, Billy Ocean, Tiffany, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy highlight the Eat to the Beat Concert Series for the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival. 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival Concert Lineup The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is the Epcot FoodRead More →
September is Orlando’s Magical Dining Month where the best restaurants around the city are showcased with a featured three-course, prix fixe dinner menu for just $35 that includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Orlando Magical Dining Month Taking a look at the list of restaurants here, you really can’t go wrongRead More →
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is Disney World’s annual culinary event that provides sample size portions of cuisines, wine, and beer from close to 30 different countries around the World Showcase Lagoon in Epcot and is the city of Orlando’s best annual food event that is held throughout the year.Read More →
Track Shack’s 2018 Running Series kicks off on Saturday, August 18th, 2018 with the Celebration of Running 5k at Orlando Cultural Park that is adjacent to the Orlando Science Center. Celebration of Running 5k The Celebration of Running is sponsored by Florida Hospital and is one of Orlando’s largest 5k races throughoutRead More →
After an undefeated season, bringing home the Peach Bowl title, and a National Championship, the UCF Knights Football team kicks-off its 2018 season at home on September 8th, 2018 against the South Carolina Bulldogs after opening their season with an away game at UConn on August 30th. Highlights in theRead More →
The best way to celebrate Halloween in Orlando with your family is by trick-or-treating and attending Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. On the opposite end of the spectrum of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, Mickey’s Halloween Party runs at the Magic Kingdom on special nights beginningRead More →
For the last several years, radio host Tom Joyner has had a family convention and expo called the Tom Joyner Family Reunion that is full of entertainment for his radio listeners and fans during Labor Day weekend in Orlando. The event has brought out over 12,000 families in years pastRead More →
The Monster Jam Triple Threat Series will be coming to the Amway Center in Downtown Orlando on Saturday, August 18th, 2018 for two shows – 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Monster Jam Monster Jam’s newest show, Triple Threat Series, brings three vehicles – Monster Jam trucks, speedsters, and ATV’s – toRead More →
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 theme for each day. CFAMily Day at the Cornell TheRead More →
First Presbyterian Church of Orlando will be celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with 2 Easter Services on Sunday, April 1st, 2018 in the Walt Disney Theater at the new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando. The services will be held at 9Read More →
In 2012, the first Avengers movie became one of the all-time blockbuster movies of all time reaching the third spot on the all-time USA box office charts. Included in this same chart of the top 50 grossing movies of all time in the USA include all three Iron Man moviesRead More →
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 Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus High-wire wizards, powerful strongmen,Read More →
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 purchase until 7:00pm, leading up to Santa’s arrival at 7:30pmRead More →
Growing up on the west coast of Florida throughout most of my childhood before I moved to Orlando to attend UCF in 1994, the neighborhood that I lived in was zoned for Tarpon Springs High School in which I spent my formative high school years. Tarpon Springs, Florida What makesRead More →
The Fall Fiesta in the Park will bring over 400 arts and crafts vendors to Downtown Orlando on Saturday, November 5th and Sunday, November 6th, 2016 from 10 AM-5 PM at Lake Eola. New for 2016, the festival has a 10am start time instead of the 12pm start time in yearsRead More →
Downtown Orlando’s premier bi-annual arts and crafts festival will take place along the streets surrounding Orlando’s Lake Eola Park on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016 from 10 AM-5 PM and on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016 from 10 PM-5 PM. Spring Fiesta in the Park The Spring Fiesta in the Park, whichRead More →
Some of the best restaurants in the Orlando area will be showcasing their best dishes during the 31st Annual Taste of Winter Park on Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 from 5 PM – 8 PM. Taste of Winter Park 2016 The 2016 Taste of Winter Park will showcase some of WinterRead More →
A great place to hear bagpipes on Saint Patrick’s Day, Hagan O’Reillys Irish Pub & Restaurant in Winter Garden, will be celebrating the Saint Patrick’s Day holiday on Thursday, March 17th, 2016. St Patrick’s Day in Winter Garden Beginning in the late afternoon and into the evening, Hagan O’Reillys will has liveRead More →