This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.
ART
MINI ART SHOW
What: area artists using different media
When: January 3 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Lake Mary Historical Museum
158 N. Country Club Rd.
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-688-0537
AUTHOR
ADAM SHEPARD
What: signing by the author of Scratch Beginnings
When: January 7 – 7pm
Where: Urban Think Bookstore
625 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-650-8004
FOOD
FOOD CHALLENGES FOR THE NEW YEAR
What: Heather McPherson, food editor for the Orlando Sentinel
When: January 6 – 11:30am
Where: Women’s Club of Casselberry
251 Overbrook Drive
Casselberry
Cost: $7 – must reserve by 1/2
Contact: 407-831-2994
ETC.
COLLECTIBLE POSTCARD SHOW
When: January 2 – 10AM - 5pm
3rd – 8:30am – 5pm
Where: Days Inn at Maingate to Universal
5827 Caravan Court
Orlando
Cost: $3
Contact: 407-351-3800
LAKE WOODRUFF WILDLIFE REFUGE HIKE
What: the Florida Trail Assn; bring water, snack, sunscreen & binoculars
When: January 3 – 8:30am
Where: Toys R Us
101 Town Center Blvd
Sanford
Cost: Free – meet in parking to carpool
Contact: 407-830-8105
ON-GOING
CREATIVE CUPCAKES
What: celebrate national lemon cupcake day & learn trade tricks
When: various dates through December
Where: various locations at the Orange County Library System
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
NATIVE PLANTS
What: about growing wildflowers by Terry Zinn
When: January 6 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
ALIVE AFTER FIVE
What: themed street party with art and music
When: January 8 – 5 - 8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
First Street
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-302-2586
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of The Hustler with Paul Newman
When: January 8 – 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
ORANGE COUNTY TREE GIVEAWAY
What: 2 native trees per household including a 15 min training session
When: January 10 – 8am - noon
Where: Bear Creek Park
1600 Bear Crossing Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free – 1st come 1st served & proof of residency
Contact: 407-254-9200
ROLLINS COLLEGE HISTORICAL TRAIL HIKE
What: 50 historical sites
When: January 10 – 9am
Where: Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-325-6269
ARTFEST
What: works from Central Florida artists
When: January 10 – 10am - 4pm
Where: University Club and Art Gallery
841 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-6149
CANCER RESEARCH BRIEFING
What: Dr. Kristina Vuori of the Burnham Institute
When: January 14 – 6:30pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-745-2073
CAMELLIA SHOW & SALE
What: The Camellia Society of Central Florida’s annual show
When: January 17 & 18 – 9am - 5pm
17th – 7am – 10am - enter blooms for judging
10am – 1pm – judging
10am – 2pm both days – garden tours
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
UNITY HERITAGE FESTIVAL
What: honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
When: January 18-19 – 10am – 5:30pm
Where: Shady Park
721 W. New England Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3470
HOME LANDSCAPING
What: Tom MacCubbin will present
When: January 20 – 6:30 - 8pm
Where: FL Federation Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. For up to date Holiday Events & Programs, visit Holiday Happenings & Home Tours in Central Florida.
ETC.
CHANUKAH FAMILY FUN DAY
What: rides, etc.
When: December 25 – 10am
Where: Jewish Community Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free; ride tickets $1
Contact: 407-645-5933
ORLANDO CITRUS PARADE
When: December 30 – 11am
Where: Downtown Orlando
Central & Rosalind
Orlando
Cost: Free; $25 grandstand seats
Contact: 407-423-2476
ON-GOING
CREATIVE CUPCAKES
What: celebrate national lemon cupcake day & learn trade tricks
When: various dates through December
Where: various locations at the Orange County Library System
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
LAKE WOODRUFF WILDLIFE REFUGE HIKE
What: the Florida Trail Assn; bring water, snack, sunscreen & binoculars
When: January 3 – 8:30am
Where: Toys R Us
101 Town Center Blvd
Sanford
Cost: Free – meet in parking to carpool
Contact: 407-830-8105
MINI ART SHOW
What: area artists using different media
When: January 3 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Lake Mary Historical Museum
158 N. Country Club Rd.
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-688-0537
FOOD CHALLENGES FOR THE NEW YEAR
What: Heather McPherson, food editor for the Orlando Sentinel
When: January 6 – 11:30am
Where: Women’s Club of Casselberry
251 Overbrook Drive
Casselberry
Cost: $7 – must reserve by 1/2
Contact: 407-831-2994
NATIVE PLANTS
What: about growing wildflowers by Terry Zinn
When: January 6 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
ALIVE AFTER FIVE
What: themed street party with art and music
When: January 8 – 5 - 8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
First Street
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-302-2586
ORANGE COUNTY TREE GIVEAWAY
What: 2 native trees per household including a 15 min training session
When: January 10 – 8am - noon
Where: Bear Creek Park
1600 Bear Crossing Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free – 1st come 1st served & proof of residency
Contact: 407-254-9200
ROLLINS COLLEGE HISTORICAL TRAIL HIKE
What: 50 historical sites
When: January 10 – 9am
Where: Rollins College
1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-325-6269
ARTFEST
What: works from Central Florida artists
When: January 10 – 10am - 4pm
Where: University Club and Art Gallery
841 N. Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-6149
CAMELLIA SHOW & SALE
What: The Camellia Society of Central Florida’s annual show
When: January 17 & 18 – 9am - 5pm
17th – 7am – 10am - enter blooms for judging
10am – 1pm – judging
10am – 2pm both days – garden tours
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
HOME LANDSCAPING
What: Tom MacCubbin will present
When: January 20 – 6:30 - 8pm
Where: FL Federation Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-5770
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. For up to date Holiday Events & Programs, visit Holiday Happenings & Home Tours in Central Florida.
THEATER & FILM
MOVIE IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening of The Polar Express
When: December 19 – 7pm
Where: Candyland Park
Longwood
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-260-3484
ETC.
ORLANDO AUDUBON PROGRAM
What: Park Land Acquisition for Conservation and Environmental
Protection
When: December 18 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-553-0028
CLOWN DEMONSTRATION
What: also a reading of Dr. Seuss’ If I Ran the Circus
When: December 19 – 10:30am
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
WALK THROUGH WINTER PARK
What: guided walk looking at holiday decorations
When: December 20
Where: Winter Pines Golf Club
950 S. Ranger Blvd.
Winter Park
Cost: Free; $3 for AVA credit; bring a flashlight & reflective clothing
Contact: 407-304-6394
HANUKAH IN THE PARK
What: rides, etc.
When: December 21 – 10am
Where: Jewish Community Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free; ride tickets $1
Contact: 407-644-2500
ON-GOING
CREATIVE CUPCAKES
What: celebrate national lemon cupcake day & learn trade tricks
When: various dates through December
Where: various locations at the Orange County Library System
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. For up to date Holiday Events & Programs, visit Holiday Happenings & Home Tours in Central Florida.
THEATER & FILM
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of It’s a Wonderful Life
When: December 12 – 8pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founder’s Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
ART
MEET THE ARTISTS
What: 22 watercolor artists & exhibit “Watercolors Unlimited” with
musical entertainment by Bernie Lee Quartet.
When: December 11 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Steinway Piano Galleries
Renaissance Center
303 E. Altamonte Drive – Ste. 1225
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-339-3771
ETC.
ALIVE AFTER FIVE
What: street party with art & music
When: December 11 – 5 - 8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
First Street
Sanford
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-302-2586
ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURE
What: Benjamin DeHart will perform Florida’s historical folk music &
introduced by Fred Hitt
When: December 11 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-699-9861
CEMETERY MOONLIGHT TOUR
What: 2 miles along paved road visiting graves of prominent
Orlando citizens
When: December 12 – 9pm
Where: Greenwood Cemetery
1603 Greenwood St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-325-6269
SNOW MOUNTAIN
What: snow slope, giant slide, bounce house, face painting,
entertainment
When: December 13 – 5 - 9pm
Where: Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Facility
148 Oviedo Blvd.
Oviedo
Cost: $5 before the 10th & $10 afterwards
Contact: 407-971-5568
WALK THROUGH WINDERMERE
What: holiday lights music & refreshments
When: December 13 – 5:30-6:15pm start time
Where: Windermere Town Hall
520 Main St.
Windermere
Cost: $4 walk; $10 event & 1st 200 walkers receive a long-sleeve t-
shirt; bring a flashlight & reflective clothing
Contact: 407-695-9181
ON-GOING
CREATIVE CUPCAKES
What: celebrate national lemon cupcake day & learn trade tricks
When: various dates through December
Where: various locations at the Orange County Library System
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
MOVIE IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening of The Polar Express
When: December 19 – 7pm
Where: Candyland Park
Longwood
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-260-3484
WALK THROUGH WINTER PARK
What: guided walk looking at holiday decorations
When: December 20
Where: Winter Pines Golf Club
950 S. Ranger Blvd.
Winter Park
Cost: Free; $3 for AVA credit; bring a flashlight & reflective clothing
Contact: 407-304-6394
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. For up to date Holiday Events & Programs, visit Holiday Happenings & Home Tours in Central Florida.
THEATER & FILM
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of Gremlins
When: December 5 – 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
DATE NIGHT AT LEU GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of White Christmas
When: December 5 – 8:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adults; 2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
“THE COUNTERFEITERS”
What: film screening based on a true story
When: December 7 – 2pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
AUTHOR
GLENN BECK
What: signing by host & author of The Christmas Sweater
When: December 4 – 8pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
MIKE HUCKABEE
What: signing by politician & author of Do The Right Thing
When: December 8 – noon
Where: Barnes & Noble
2418 E. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-894-6024
FOOD, ETC.
ORLANDO HOLIDAY BREW FEST
When: December 5 – 6 - 10pm
Where: Heritage Square
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $25 advance; 30 at the gate – 21 & older
Contact: 407-383-2331
PASSIONATE PAIRINGS
What: wine pairing dinner
When: December 5 – 7pm
Where: Jack’s Place
Rosen Plaza
9700 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $65
Contact: 407-996-1787
ON-GOING
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
ALIVE AFTER FIVE
What: street party with art & music
When: December 11 – 5 - 8pm
Where: Downtown Sanford
First Street
Sanford
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-302-2586
MOVIE UNDER THE STARS
What: outdoor screening of It’s a Wonderful Life
When: December 12 – 8pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founder’s Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
SNOW MOUNTAIN
What: snow slope, giant slide, bounce house, face painting,
entertainment
When: December 13 – 5 - 9pm
Where: Oviedo Gym & Aquatic Facility
148 Oviedo Blvd.
Oviedo
Cost: $5 before the 10th & $10 afterwards
Contact: 407-971-5568
For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034. Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.
To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.
Marc Grossman, GRI - http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ - 407-463-1034
You can read Marc’s other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker
Marc donates 10% of his net proceeds to Hospice of the Comforter.
Marc It Sold!
Holiday Happenings & Home Tours in Central Florida including tours of decorated homes –
CHANUKAH EVENTS
HANUKAH IN THE PARK
What: menorah lighting
When: December 21 – 5 - 8pm
Where: Central Park
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-2500
CHANUKAH FAMILY FUN DAY
What: rides, etc.
When: December 25 - 10am
Where: Jewish Community Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free; ride tickets $1
Contact: 407-645-5933
HOLIDAY EVENTS
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
What: performance by the Bach Festival Choir
When: December 4 – 6 - 8pm
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