Some of the best restaurants in Maitland will be at Lake Lily Park on the night of Monday, October 20th, 2014 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm for the annual Taste of Maitland event. Taste of Maitland Admission Advanced tickets to the Taste of Maitland can be purchased for $20 forRead More →
The annual Wings and Waves Air Show that features the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will take place at Daytona Beach on Saturday and Sunday, October 11th and 12th, 2014 beginning at 11:30am on both days. Wings and Waves About a 45 minute drive from Downtown Orlando, the Wings and Waves airRead More →
One of the best parts of living in Orlando is the ability to take your dog down to Lake Eola in downtown Orlando when the fall weather starts to get a little cooler and you can comfortably take a walk around the lake. Many of the restaurants are dog-friendly putting outRead More →
By many wakeboarding professionals at the top of their game, Orlando is known as one of the wakeboarding capitals of the world. On any given day, some of the best wakeboarders and wakeskaters in the world are training on the many lakes in and around Orlando. On Thursday, April 24thRead More →
Waterford Lakes has an annual spring carnival during the Easter break that they call the Waterford Lakes Fun Fair. The fair runs Friday, 4/11/2014 through Sunday, 4/19/2014. Waterford Lakes Fun Fair The fair is held in the parking lot behind the movie theater at Waterford Lakes Town Center. This event featuresRead More →
Some of the best chefs in Orlando will be heading to Downtown Orlando on Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 for A Taste of Compassion Street Party from 6 PM – 9 PM on the street that runs through the campus of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando. A Taste of Compassion We coverRead More →
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 →