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 →
The tradition continues as more than 20,000 foodies and wine lovers experience unique local cuisine paired with wines from around the globe while listening to live concerts at the Downtown Food and Wine Fest in downtown Orlando on Saturday, February 23rd and Sunday, February 24th, 2013. Downtown Food and Wine Fest There are several foodRead 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 →
Living on the east-side of Orlando for the last few years, my family has enjoyed visiting UCF during the Christmas season to attend their Light Up UCF event that features Christmas Caroling, outdoor movies, and an ice skating rink. In 2012, the Rosen Shingle Creek hotel launched their inaugural WinterRead More →
There are three signature hotels owned by hotelier Harris Rosen around the Orange County Convention Center around International Drive that celebrate the Christmas Season with holiday carolers and Santa Claus on Friday and Saturday nights on select weekends in the month of December. During a visit to the Rosen CentreRead More →
SeaWorld‘s annual family festival returns for it’s second year in the months of January and February in 2013 catering specifically to families with young children that is simply stated Just For Kids. Just For Kids The Just For Kids family event will feature programming specifically targeted to preschool age children includingRead More →
The Christmas Season is the best time of the year to visit the city of Winter Park, Florida to take in the sights, sounds, and shopping. From outdoor ice skating, parades on land and boat, and Christmas lights displays on neighborhood homes, Winter Park is the perfect place to spend theRead More →
Before the Orlando Ballet begins the holiday Christmas season with performances of the Nutcracker, they first display their darker site with their annual Halloween performance of the Vampire’s Ball. Vampire’s Ball With the popularity of the idea of vampire’s lately with the Twilight Movie and Book series, the Orlando Ballet’sRead More →
There are a pair of 5k races being held at Fort Mellon Park along Lake Monroe in Downtown Sanford along the Riverwalk in October 2012 with the 1st annual Sanford Riverwalk 5k taking place on Saturday, October 6th, 2012 at 7:30am and the Dash for Dogs 5k and 1 Mile Doggie DashRead More →
Some of the best restaurants in Downtown Orlando will be getting together for the 14th annual Taste of Downtown on Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 from 5pm until 7:30pm. Taste of Downtown Hosted within the Disney Atrium at the main entrance of the Amway Center, participating restaurants and caterers for theRead More →
A Black & White Charity Masquerade Ball and Silent Auction will be held at the Kessler Castle on International Drive with proceeds from the event benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Hunter’s Creek to help raise awareness and funds to support the fight against cancer. Black andRead More →
The Third Annual Puppet Art Show will be returning to Orlando at the Renegade Theater on Friday, October 19th through Sunday, October 21st, 2012. Benjamin Sawinski and several other artists will be celebrating Jim Henson’s favorite characters at the show with new animatronics in addition to the puppets, muppets, and art show.Read More →
As Thanksgiving day approaches in Orlando each year, the holidays are in full gear. From getting your table ready for Thanksgiving Dinner to planning out your Black Friday shopping, this is our guide to spending Thanksgiving weekend in Orlando. Thanksgiving Dinner in Orlando If you are in charge of preparing ThanksgivingRead More →
The Children’s Miracle Network Classic is an annual PGA golf tournament, the last tournament of the PGA tour, that is held at Disney World just outside of the Magic Kingdom that is played on Disney’s Magnolia and Palm golf courses. The 2012 event that will be played Thursday, November 8th,Read More →
The admission to the Orlando Science Center on Sunday, August 26th, 2012 is $5 for all visitors. The admission price is part of a promotion the science center is having with the Walmart foundation to get awareness about the science center in the community. Click here to visit the officialRead More →
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is celebrating the summer games with a special event in the Dolphin lobby featuring the broadcast of the opening ceremonies in London displayed on large screen televisions, complimentary food and beverage and an opportunity to meet with past summer games medalists. 2012Read More →
Adjacent to Orlando’s major convention center on International Drive sits the massive Rosen Centre hotel. On Thursday, June 28, 2012, at 6:30 PM, renowned Orlando restaurant critic Scott Joseph will be holding a supper club at the Everglades Restaurant within the Rosen Centre entitled “An Evening with Harris Rosen hostedRead More →
The 2011/2012 season will be one to forget for Orlando Magic fans for a number of reasons but the playoffs are here and our home team will be playing the Indiana Pacers in the first round starting on Saturday, April 28th, 2012 in Indiana. On Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012, atRead More →
The Festival of Chocolate is the ultimate food event focused entirely on everything chocolate that takes place at the UCF Arena on Friday, April 27th, 2012 through Sunday, April 29th, 2012. Festival of Chocolate Held in previous years at the Orlando Science Center, the Festival of Chocolate moves to the UniversityRead More →