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10 things to do in Orlando and Central Florida with your kids

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Here’s a list of 10 things to do in Orlando and Central Florida with your kids this spring. Sink a putt at the new Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal City Walk. Stop to smell the roses at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. With the Florida Resident Wild for 3 Pass, Disney costs only $33 per day. Experience […]

Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk

Universal Orlando Resort officially opened central Florida’s newest and most outrageously-themed miniature golf experience–Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk. Featuring two 18-hole courses based on classic drive-in era horror and sci-fi movies, this all-new venue is the only place where the entire family can enjoy teeing off through the open mouth of a giant space worm […]

Orange County Library free home delivery

The Orange County Library offers free home delivery for residents. Go online to order books, CDs or educational DVDs and the library will deliver them right to your home—for free! The library also offers free MP3 downloads, new DVD releases, audio books and special classes and programs. Yep, the library is pretty cool.

UCF Book Festival

Bookmark Saturday, March 31st for the UCF Book Festival—one of Florida’s premier literary events featuring renowned local and national authors, book signings and kids’ activities. Special activities include frosting and piping with Yum Yum Cupcake Truck, Italian cooking, readings with authors and a Teen Zone. When: Saturday, March 31st from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: UCF Arena […]

Houston Astros Spring Training

Take your family out to a ballgame for peanuts, Cracker Jacks and Spring Training in Central Florida. The Houston Astros are playing in Kissimmee. Bats will start swinging March 3rd and you can find tickets for as low as $15 in the outfield. Houston Astros 631 Heritage Park Way Kissimmee, FL 34744 Home Spring Training […]

Atlanta Braves Spring Training

Take your family out to a ballgame for peanuts, Cracker Jacks and Spring Training in Central Florida. The Atlanta Braves are playing in Lake Buena Vista. Bats will start swinging March 3rd and you can find tickets for as low as $15 in the general admission lawn. Atlanta Braves 700 Victory Way Lake Buena Vista, […]

AARP offers free tax filing help

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free help for older taxpayers and people with limited incomes. Find an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site in your community by searching here. Orange County location: Maitland Senior Center 345 S. Maitland Avenue Maitland, FL 32751 407-539-6251 Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

Free ebooks, music from Library

Download eBooks, audiobooks and music for free at the Orange County Library. Fill up your new device from Christmas with favorite content without spending a penny. Yep, the library is pretty cool.

Cheap thing to do: SkyWatch at Orlando Science Center

Explore the amazing cosmos during the SkyWatch event at Orlando Science Center. The Crosby Observatory will expand your horizons with views of Jupiter, Mars, Venus and beyond. Admission is just $7 and is a great idea for a cheap family night out in Orlando. When: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m., first and third Saturdays through […]

Orlando Florida Resident Discounts

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Not only are we lucky enough to live next to some of the best theme parks in the world, but as Florida Residents, we get the best discounts too. Take advantage of these fall deals at Orlando attractions. Eat and drink around the world in just one day at Epcot’s International Wine & Food Festival. From […]

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