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2026 Regal Summer Movie Express in Orlando: $1 Kids Movies June 10–August 6

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

Regal Cinemas is bringing back the Summer Movie Express for 2026, offering $1 tickets for all ages to select G and PG-rated movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 11 AM throughout the summer. The 9-week program runs from June 10 through August 6, 2026 at participating Central Florida Regal locations.Read More →

Christmas Lights Displays in Orlando Neighborhoods and Homes

2020-12-15
By: Scott Baker
On: December 15, 2020
In: Life

Christmas Lights can be found all around Orlando in the city’s communities and neighborhoods. Some of the best displays can be found in some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods of Delaney Park, Conway, and Belle Isle (See scenic drive in map below). There are not as many planned communities orRead More →

Trick or Treating at Orlando Malls for Halloween in 2018 for a Safe Halloween

2018-09-13
By: Scott Baker
On: September 13, 2018
In: Family

Halloween is one of children’s favorite holidays to dress up and get candy with trick or treating and one of the most popular places to go trick or treating is at the mall. Fortunately, Orlando has several indoor and outdoor malls participating with Halloween trick or treating in 2018 where youRead More →

Top 10 Romantic Restaurants around UCF for Valentine’s Day 2016 including Oviedo and Waterford Lakes

2016-02-01
By: Scott Baker
On: February 1, 2016
In: Restaurants

The University of Central Florida, or UCF, has grown to be the second largest University in the Country and the communities in east Orlando around UCF having grown up around it with the city of Oviedo to the North, the Waterford Lakes neighborhood to the south, and the city ofRead More →

2013 Winter Springs “ARToberFest” Art Festival in October at the Winter Springs Town Center

2013-08-07
By: Scott Baker
On: August 7, 2013
In: Events

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 →

A Guide to Buying a New Swing Set in Orlando Featuring Creative Playthings, PlayNation, and Rainbow Play Systems Retailers

2011-12-20
By: Scott Baker
On: December 20, 2011
In: Family

I recently went through the process of comparing and selecting a swing set to buy in Orlando for my children at home. There are three different playgrounds of different sizes within a mile from our house but we still wanted to have a basic swing set with a couple ofRead 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 →

Lukas Nursery and Butterfly Encounter in Oviedo

2010-08-22
By: Scott Baker
On: August 22, 2010
In: Attractions

In the city of Oviedo, there is a small attraction called the Lukas Butterfly Encounter. The 4,000 Sq Ft encounter is part of a much bigger nursery that is well organized and probably the biggest in the central florida area. The Lukas family came to Oviedo in 1906 and theRead More →

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