The Target Family Theatre Festival returns to Loch Haven Park and The Orlando Repertory Theatre in Orlando for its seventh annual celebration. Festival shows run from Friday, July 19th, 2013 through Sunday, August 4th, 2013 with many performances taking place during the festivals Party in the Park on Saturday, July 27th and Sunday, July 28th, 2013. PartyRead More →
There is no way around it – Orlando is hot during the summer! To survive the season, water is a must for summer plans. Each of the big three amusement parks in Orlando have water parks that are a great way to cool off in the summer: Disney World WaterRead More →
Some of the tastiest restaurants and caterers in Lake County unite for the 11th Annual Taste in Mount Dora on Sunday, April 28th, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Guest will be able to enjoy an array of Italian, Cuban, Thai and traditional American cuisine all gathered in one location atRead More →
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 on the last day of summer vacation. As with theRead More →
While at a recent trip to Mission Inn Resort and Club I had the opportunity to schedule a massage at the resort’s spa, Spa Marbella. Being an intimate destination I was unsure of what to expect from the on-property spa. However, I was so pleasantly surprised with the facility (more than 6,000 squareRead More →
Each Monday all summer long, children 12 and under receive free admission to the Orange County Regional History Center with one paid adult entrance (up to four free children admissions). The deal runs through August 6th, 2012 (click here for details). Operating hours for the museum are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMRead More →
The Early Childhood Ministry of First Presbyterian Church Orlando hosts its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 6th, 2012 for children through age five. Easter Egg Hunt Festivities begin at 10 AM at Cypress Grove Park in Orlando with a butterfly release and special appearance by the Easter Bunny. PromptlyRead More →
Chillounge transforms the northeast corner of Lake Eola Park into a South Beach style lounge complete with a full bar, comfortable daybeds and outdoor furniture, live entertainment, a fashion show and a firework display on Saturday, May 12th, 2012. Chillounge Night 2012 Tickets are $20 in advance for the eventRead More →
Aveda Institute is collecting toy donations for Toys for Tots on Thursday, December 8th, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. To reward the generosity, Aveda is giving a 20% discount on all salon products, services and gift card purchases made during the toy drive. The school already offers great pricesRead More →
Homegrown Co-op has launced a weekly online farmers market, featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, breads, eggs and cheeses. Most items are grown in Central Florida utilizing organic practices. Each Sunday at 10 AM the market opens online at: http://homegrown.locallygrown.net …and remains active until Tuesday at 9 AM for a WednesdayRead More →
If the weather forecast for Halloween night calls for rain, Publix can save the day (or night) with free trick-or-treating for kids in select stores. Halloween Trick or Treat at Publix In Halloween nights past, select Publix stores has had trick or treating for kids in Orlando from 4:00 to 7:00Read More →
Up until 2011, Downtown Disney hosted a free Halloween Event called Happy Haunting that has now been cancelled. You can still celebrate halloween at Disney with their seperate ticketed event Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. For free Halloween trick-or-treating, Orlando Local Guide recommends Uptown Altamonte in AltamonteRead More →
Orange County Fire Rescue offers free car seat safety inspections on the second Tuesday of the month at local fire stations. Parents can call 407.836.9886 x 1 to schedule an appointment for the inspection. The inspection location changes monthly so make sure to confirm the station when scheduling an appointment.Read More →
Orlando Residents get a chance to watch NHL hockey when the Tampa Bay Lightning play the St. Louis Blues on September 21, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in a preseason game at the Amway Center. Presales of game tickets start July 20th and run through the 22nd. Visit Ticketmaster and enterRead More →
First Presbyterian Church Orlando operates Amazing Glaze Ceramics Studio, a not-for-profit ceramics workshop with a complete line of ready-to-paint ceramics. Visitors can select items ranging from dinnerware, decorative seasonal and household items and holiday ornaments. Once items are painted, volunteers at the studio glaze fire the ceramics. Most items are available forRead More →
Tim Tebow, former University of Florida football star and current quarterback for the Denver Broncos, will be available for a meet and greet and book signing on Saturday, June 11th at the East Colonial Drive Barnes and Noble. The event starts at 2:00 PM, but expect long lines to form early.Read More →
A visit to the Orange Avenue Chick-fil-a in the SODO area of Orlando on any Tuesday in June means a great deal. The restaurant is launching, “Terrific 2’s-day” for the the start of the summer with Buy-One-Get-One Deals every Tuesday in June. On the first Tuesday, June 7th, patrons canRead More →
It seems that living in the sunshine state, good produce would abound at local grocery stores, but choices at the major food chains are slim and expensive. Travel distances from farms to consumers account for a large part of the cost of fruits and vegetables at supermarkets. It is estimatedRead More →
MusikGarten is one of the leading early childhood programs designed through research, to enrich learning of vocabulary, communication, self-esteem and of-course music. First Presbyterian Church of Orlando offers this curriculum through certified instructors for children birth through six years. During each class children have an opportunity to sing, dance, playRead More →
The hot summer months take the life out of us adults, but kids seem to never lose any energy. When heat indexes reach 100 plus degrees, indoor activities that can burn kids’ energy are a must. Children’s Activity Centers The new trend for indoor children’s activities centers are a great place toRead More →
As the weather warms there is no better activity to wear children out than water play time. Splash pads across Central Florida are opening for the summer season: Downey Park 10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando $1 fee applies during busy seasons per session Capehart Park 715 Capehart Drive, Orlando Free admittanceRead More →
In 2010, Osceola Heritage Park created a one-mile display of holiday lights, some up to three stories tall, that passengers were able to view as they drove along in the comfort of their own vehicle. As of November 7th, 2011 no dates have been posted for the event for 2011.Read More →
The newest Disney cruise ship, the Disney Dream, sailed into Port Canaveral, Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 to a crowd of waiting Disney officials and media after a 16-day voyage from Germany where the ship was built. Disney Dream The Disney Dream is the largest ship in the Disney fleet withRead More →
The Casa Feliz Historic Home opens its doors Sunday afternoons this fall for the public to enjoy a full schedule of performances by some of Central Florida’s most talented musicians. While at the manor, guest can capture a glimpse of life in the early 20th century as they tour theRead More →