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 […]
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Labor Day Rally at Lake Eola
Enjoy a parade, food, music and live entertainment at the Labor Day Picnic and Rally at Lake Eola. When: Monday, September 3rd from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Lake Eola in downtown Orlando Cost: Free
Cheap ways to cool off in Central Florida
Sitting by the air conditioner isn’t the only way to cool off in Central Florida. Here are a few places to offering cheap admission this summer. Central Florida Springs This summer, take advantage of Florida’s natural cooling system – the local Central Florida springs. With water temperatures in the low 70s, a dip in the springs […]
Wekiva Island
Play volleyball, corn toss, enjoy live music and a take dip in the cool waters of the Wekiva River for free at Wekiva Island. This eco-recreation destination has an old Florida feel, a bar that serves beer and wine, riverside cabanas and a dog-friendly policy. Wekiva Island is the perfect spot to relax on a summer […]
Celebrity Mascot Games
Go team! The mascots are back for the 20th Annual Celebrity Mascot Games featuring 30 characters from sports teams across the country competing to be champion of the mascot world. Enjoy the gladiator-themed battle for just $10. Amway Center Shows July 20th at 12:30 p.m. July 21st at 2 p.m. Cost: $10 for general admission tickets
Food Truck Wars
There’s nothing like a good old food fight. More than 40 food trucks of all types, sizes and shapes will compete at the annual rivalry, Food Truck Wars, in six different categories including largest single food item and People’s Choice. But the real winners are the guests who sample the food. Enjoy live music, a […]
Free Tours at Orlando Brewing
Hidden amongst industrial buildings is a local microbrewery gem, Orlando Brewing. See where the fermenting magic happens on free brewery tours Monday through Saturday at 6 p.m. After the tour, sample freshly brewed beers made on site like Blonde Ale, Pale Ale and Red Ale. Orlando Brewing 1301 Atlanta Avenue Orlando, FL 32806 407-872-1117
Orlando Easter Egg Hunt
Hop to downtown Orlando for the Eggcellent Fair and Egg Hunt. Your entire family will enjoy an egg hunt, field day games, music, entertainment and food. When: Saturday, March 31st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Dr. James R. Smith Center 1723 Bruton Boulevard 407-246-2006 Cost: Free
Baldwin Park Easter Egg Hunt
Prepare your Easter egg baskets for competition. Baldwin Park’s Easter Egg Hunt draws hundreds of kids for age-division hunts with golden egg winners from each group winning a special Easter basket. Photos with the Easter Bunny cost $3 per photo. When: Saturday, April 7th at 10 a.m. Where: Morgan Park and Barnes Park in Baldwin Park Cost: […]
Taste of Oviedo
Experience the Taste of Oviedo, a free event featuring food and drinks, arts and crafts, live music, kids’ activities, a car show and more. The traditional tastes of Oviedo include citrus and celery – locally grown staples. Sample unique dishes at the Citrus & Celery Cook-Off starting at 11 a.m. A $2 donation is recommended […]
