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Things to do during Memorial Day Weekend in Orlando in 2026: A 5-Day Itinerary

2026-05-18
By: Scott Baker
On: May 18, 2026
In: Itineraries

A guide to honoring the holiday in Orlando. This 5-day itinerary focuses on community, reflection, and the local events that define the weekend.Read More →

2026 Next Door Live! Music Fest in Audubon Park

2026-05-15
By: Erin Baker
On: May 15, 2026
In: Events

Join the Audubon Park Garden District for Next Door Live! Music Fest on May 24, 2026. A nine-hour concert crawl featuring 11 local bands across 8 neighborhood venues.Read More →

2026 Memorial Day in Orlando: Sanford Remembrance Ceremony, Epcot & More

2026-05-01
By: Scott Baker
On: May 1, 2026
In: Family

Celebrate Memorial Day 2026 in Orlando with the Sanford Remembrance Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, the American Adventure at Epcot, and more.Read More →

2026 Orlando Fringe Festival: Celebrating 35 Years Weird (May 12–25)

2026-05-01
By: Scott Baker
On: May 1, 2026
In: Events

The 2026 Orlando Fringe Festival runs May 12–25 at Loch Haven Park, celebrating 35 years of unjuried, uncensored, and accessible theatre, dance, comedy, and more.Read More →

2015 Spending Spring Break in Orlando at Cocoa Beach

2015-01-05
By: Scott Baker
On: January 5, 2015
In: Recreation

Orbitz.com listed Orlando as the #1 destination in 2012 for Spring Break. Whereas a lot of visitors will be visiting Orlando this year to visit Islands of Adventure at Universal Studios to drink butter beer and to experience the original Harry Potter ride and the New Fantasyland at the MagicRead More →

Best Inland Beaches and Natural Springs in Orlando featuring St Cloud, Moss Park, Winter Park, Kelly Park, and Wekiwa Springs

2014-07-08
By: Scott Baker
On: July 8, 2014
In: Recreation

Some may think that you need to go to one of the Florida coasts to experience the beach while visiting Orlando but those people have never been to Saint Cloud, Florida (see picture above) or Moss Park in Orlando. If you want to make the 45-60 minute drive to theRead More →

Wekiva Island is the Ultimate College Spring Break Spot in Orlando Year-Round

2013-03-24
By: Scott Baker
On: March 24, 2013
In: Recreation

When thinking about spending spring break in Orlando and Central Florida, most college students are thinking about the beaches throughout the state of Florida, the theme parks, or the water parks. However, there is a little party oasis along the Wekiva River called Wekiva Island that reaches capacity by 10Read More →

2013 Orlando Water Park Passes to Beat the Summer Heat including Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Aquatica, and Wet n Wild

2013-03-11
By: Erin Baker
On: March 11, 2013
In: Attractions

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 →

Orlando Splash Pads are Open for the Season in Orlando, Dr Phillips, Lake Mary, Oviedo, and Winter Park!

2011-03-14
By: Erin Baker
On: March 14, 2011
In: Recreation

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 →

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