There is a great non-profit organization in Orlando called Give Kids the World Village that makes the dreams come true of children with life-threatening illnesses by providing a free trip to Orlando and it’s theme parks at no cost to their families. One of over 250 wish-granting organizations worldwide coordinates transportationRead More →
First Presbyterian Church of Orlando will be hosting a free event in Downtown Orlando on Church Street and Rosalind called Parents Night Out on Sunday, March 16th, 2014 at 5 pm that is open to the public and will feature live music, stand-up comedy by Amy Barnes, and several foodRead More →
Downtown Orlando will be hosting their free annual jazz, blues, and barbecue event called Orlando Blues B-Q on Saturday, March 1st, 2014 from 4 pm-10 pm at the intersection of Garland and Central. Orlando Blues B-Q Performers at the 2014 Orlando Blues B-Q include: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Denise LaSalleRead More →
Disney World is not the only running game in town in the month of January as Dick Batchelor presents his Run for the Children 5k at the Universal Orlando Resort and it’s theme parks of Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure on January 18th, 2014 at 7:15 AM. DickRead More →
The inaugural Orlando Extreme Watersports Fest will take place on the shores of Lake Ivanhoe at Gaston Edwin Park on Saturday, October 19th, 2013 from 12 pm until 10 pm. Orlando Extreme Watersports Fest Waterski and Wakeboard professional athletes will compete for a $40,000 purse in which the contestants will competeRead More →
Orlando features a large number of art festivals throughout the year. Many are based on visual arts, including painting and ceramics. Some of them include performing and culinary arts. Nearly all of them include art displays, live music, food, and children’s activities making these art festivals fun for the entireRead More →
The 12th annual Taste of Thornton Park will take place on Thursday, October 17th, 2013, from 6pm to 9pm on Washington Street, in Thornton Park. Taste of Thornton Park Tickets for the 2013 event are $30 in advance and $40 at the door and can be purchased online here. For the 2012Read More →
Geographically connecting Europe to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, the Country of Serbia is a modern, democratic European country that will soon be a member of the European Union. Between Friday, October 11th through Sunday, October 13th, 2013, Orlando’s Serbian Community will be celebrating their Eastern Orthodox Christian heritageRead More →
Back in the go-go days of new home construction in the Orlando area, there were many standalone places to shop at for home decorating and renovation products. Home construction store Expo Design Center was a permanent home show of specialized counter tops, light fixtures, home theaters, and patio furniture. RobbRead More →
The cities of Lake Mary and Heathrow will be holding their annual art festival on November 2nd and 3rd, 2013 at Oval Park in Heathrow for the Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of the Arts. Lake Mary-Heathrow Art Festival Over 200 artists will compete in this juried art show with $20,000 in prize moneyRead More →
Star Wars fans can watch the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers march into Heritage Square at the Orange County Regional History Center during Galactic Encounter Day at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th, 2013. Star Wars Galactic Encounter Day Star Wars activities run from 11am through 3Read More →
The 6th annual Winter Springs Festival of the Arts Art Festival will take place on Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th, 2013 at the Winter Springs Town Center from 10 AM to 5 PM. Winter Springs Festival of the Arts The festival will feature live music from France Neil and Matt the Saxman,Read More →
With the weather still warm enough for a great beach day, the city of Melbourne will debut their air show on Saturday, November 2nd and Sunday, November 3rd, 2013 at Paradise Beach Park. Melbourne Air & Space Show 2013 The 2013 Melbourne Air & Space Show will showcase some of the best militaryRead More →
Since 2007, the city of Winter Park has held the Park Avenue Fashion Week to show off the latest trends and styles in fashion. Park Avenue Fashion Week Winter Park, Florida is about 6 miles northeast of downtown Orlando and is one of the oldest and nicest parts of theRead More →
In 1982, Susan G. Komen started Susan G. Komen for the cure (Komen), a nationwide organization that focuses on breast cancer awareness and investment after losing her sister to breast cancer. Since its inception, Komen has invested over $1.5 billion for research, education and health services, making it the largestRead More →
The 2013 Orlando Latin Food and Wine Festival Grand Tasting event will be held at Crane’s Roost Park Uptown Altamonte in Altamonte Springs, FL on Saturday, October 19th, 2013 from 4 PM – 10 PM. Orlando Latin Food and Wine Festival The Orlando Latin Food and Wine festival showcases some of the best in the differentRead More →
From the producers of such events as the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, Disney On Ice, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus comes a new show to Orlando in 2014 that features extreme choreographed freestyle motocross action and martial arts called Nuclear Cowboyz that will be making aRead More →
The Orlando Film Festival will take place on Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 through Sunday, October 20th, 2013. Over 300 filmmakers attended the 2010 event and many of the films participating are followed by a question and answer period with the filmmakers. Orlando Film Festival Haley Joel Osment and Academy Award WinnerRead More →
Universal Studios is bringing some of the best rock bands and other musical acts to Orlando this summer with Gavin Degraw, Ne-Yo, Big Time Rush, Adam Lambert and others playing at the Music Plaza Stage as part of their annual Summer Concert Series event. Also to perform is Earth, Wind, and Fire andRead More →
Orlando’s premier Wine Charity Event, Winequest, takes place at the Grande Lakes Resort at the JW Marriott on Friday, June 7th, 2013 and Saturday, June 8th, 2013. Winequest 2013 Winequest is a culinary full weekend of events that features great food and a wide selection of wines including a grand wine tastingRead More →
The Central Florida Home & Garden Show will take place at the Orange County Convention center on Friday, April 4th through Sunday, April 6th, 2014 with celebrity guest and exhibitors. Central Florida Home & Garden Show The 2014 Central Florida Home & Garden Show features more than 250 Do-it-Yourself, landscaping,Read More →
Winter Park Village will be hosting a free Easter Event on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 to celebrate the season with the Easter Bunny that will include a petting zoo, basket decorating, cookie decorating with Publix, and a traditional Easter Egg Scavenger hunt (see video below). Winter Park Village Easter Egg HuntRead More →
The 2013 Baldwin Park Food and Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, March 2nd from 6PM – 9PM that will feature some of the best restaurants from around the city of Orlando to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Baldwin Park Food and Wine Festival The Baldwin Park Food and Wine FestivalRead More →
The Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival is cancelled for 2013. See the article below for information regarding previous festivals: Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival Since 1973, the city of Zellwood has been celebrating corn. Like Plant City’s celebration of the strawberry in March, Zellwood celebrates everything to do with corn each May, includingRead More →