The Central Florida Earth Day event will include healthy living and eco-friendly exhibitors, speakers, presentations, fun and games for the kids, live music and entertainment. Learn more about how to protect our health, the planet and its inhabitants at this free event. When: Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Lake Eola Park, east side Cost: Free
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Storytime at Central Florida Zoo
Bring your young kids to the Central Florida Zoo on Wednesday mornings in April for free reading programs presented by the Orange County Library System Storytellers. At Storytime at the Central Florida Zoo, enjoy animals stories along with a special visit from one of the Zoo animals. The program is designed for pre-school age kids. […]
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: […]
Fantasy of Flight Splash-In
Seaplanes and amphibious aircrafts will soar above Fantasy of Flight during the Sun ân Fun Splash-In. The pilots will show off water landings and competitive flying skills. The Splash-In is included as part of admission to the Fantasy of Flight. When: Thursday, March 29th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Fantasy of Flight 1400 […]
Taste of Oviedo
Experience the Taste of Oviedo, a free event featuring food and drinks, arts and crafts, live music, kidsâ activities, a car show and more. The traditional tastes of Oviedo include citrus and celery â locally grown staples. Sample unique dishes at the Citrus & Celery Cook-Off starting at 11 a.m. A $2 donation is recommended […]
Family Night at the Museum
Spend your own Night at the Museum with family at the Orlando History Center. Let your imagination run wild with games, pioneer activities, competitions, a scavenger hunt, pizza and snacks. When: Friday, March 30th â Saturday, March 31st Where: Orlando County Regional History Center 65 East Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801 Cost: $10 per person […]
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 featuring free festivities, music and step dancing. Don’t forget to wear green! When: Sunday, March 4th at 2 p.m. Where: Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park Cost: FREE
Orlando neighborhood Christmas lights
Some of my fondest childhood memories are of driving by sparkling neighborhood Christmas displays. By spending a few dollars on gas, create a family tradition with a night of lights in Orlando. Orlando Sentinel has compiled a list of neighborhoods to check out from Mount Dora and Altamonte Springs to Orlando and Winter Park.
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. â 9 p.m., first and third Saturdays through […]