Take your family out to a ballgame for peanuts, Cracker Jacks and spring training in Central Florida. Tickets start as low as $15 for outfield seats for the Houston Astros or Atlanta Braves. Both teams play in the Kissimmee area. The bats are swinging away through the end of March. If you are up for a short road […]
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Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Follow the luck of the Irish through Winter Park for Central Florida’s only St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 3, 2013. The celebration features Irish music and step-dancing at the main stage in Central Park with demonstrations by the Tir Na Greine School of Irish Dance and the Watters School of Irish Dance. Irish music will be provided […]
Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
Disney springs to life with colorful flowers, dazzling character topiaries, live music and entertainment at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival held March 6 – May 19, 2013. On the weekends, stars from HGTV and DIY will share their expert advice on how to beautify your living space and help your garden thrive. Enjoy unforgettable live […]
10 Romantic Orlando Dates under $20
10 fabulously romantic experiences in Orlando that will cost you less than $20.
Dog Parks in Orlando
With so many attractions for humans in Orlando, it’s only fair that dogs have their own playgrounds too. Orlando offers many dog-friendly parks where your pooches can roam leash-free, play ball, sniff around and meet furry friends. Central Florida Dog Parks Barber Park Dog Park: 3701 Gatlin Avenue, Orlando; (407) 249-6102 Barnett Park Dog Park: […]
Family Night on the Patio Waterford Lakes
Every Friday night, neighbors and friends gather for a Family Night on the Patio. Waterford Lakes Town Center bustles with free games and DJ music. Grab dinner at one of the patio restaurants while spending time as a family. When: Friday nights at 7 p.m. Where: Waterford Lakes Town Center 413 N. Alafaya Trail Orlando, […]
Free kids’ workshop at Home Depot
Build something together at Home Depot’s free kids’ workshop the first Saturday of every month. In January, kids can build a diamond bird house. Kids ages 5 to 12 can keep their craft, receive a free Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement. When: First Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. […]
Free kids’ crafts at Lowe’s
Lowe’s offers free Build & Grow workshops with crafts for kids several times a month. Build a wooden project and take home a free apron, goggles and patch. Sign up online in advance, though you probably can get in even if you don’t reserve ahead of time. Here are the upcoming workshops: Saturday, November 17 at 10 a.m.: […]
College Park Jazz Fest
Jazz shuts down the street in College Park on October 20. Pack a picnic and a blanket or chairs for live music under the stars. College Park Jazz Fest will feature three stages with performances by Jackie Jones, The Cook Trio, Dave Capp Project, UCF Jazz Band and more. Seating is a on a first-come, first-served […]
10 reasons to check out the library
September is Library Card Sign-up Month. Have you checked out your local library lately? There’s much more to libraries than reading materials. The Orange County Library offers free MP3 downloads, new DVD releases, audio books and special classes and programs. With all of those free services at your disposal, the library card could end up being the […]
