We’re almost there…the end of 2020…and I know we all want to blow the doors off kicking this year gone this New Year’s Eve. But we’re also still in the pandemic, so we have to be careful about crowds and make sure we wear our masks.
If you choose to celebrate this New Year’s Eve outside of your house, do it safely, and perhaps at one of these picks which are either outdoors, limited capacity dinners and events, or take home dinner packages (prices do not include tax or gratuities):
Starting this Sunday, December 13, the Frontyard Festival at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando will host a weekly outdoors Disney Movie Night.
Sponsored by Walt Disney World Resort and supported by Experience Kissimmee, the series will present classic stories direct from the Walt Disney Company’s vast film library.
Movies already scheduled include:
The winter holiday season in Orlando is usually full of festivals and events celebrating Christmas and other holidays, but with the pandemic, the 2020 holiday season looks very different.
But there are still plenty of events to enjoy, and I’ve picked out the best ones (and the ones adhering to safety guidelines of masks and social distancing).
From ongoing events to limited time events, here are my picks for holiday events to enjoy this season:
Bringing some holiday cheer to Orlando, Dazzling Nights will turn Harry P. Leu Gardens into a magical wonderland December 1 – January 3, 2021.
Celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome when FusionFest returns to downtown Orlando the weekend of November 28-29, 2020.
The free two-day festival, brings together people from more than 110 different cultures to experience music, dance, food, visual arts, spoken word and interactive activities, and features over 1,000 local artists, who will perform and showcase their work on the stage and gallery at FusionFest.
What you can experience:
The pandemic has certainly put a hold on many holiday events this year, including Halloween, but while we need to wear masks and social distance, there are still some fun events happening so you can get your trick or treat on.
From family-orientated scares to adults-only thrills, here are our picks for 2020 Halloween events happening in Central Florida:
Halloween looks a lot different during this year’s pandemic, and the return of LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s Brick or Treat, families will enjoy safe, contactless trick-or-treating with plenty of candy, seasonal shows and exclusive LEGO® characters during weekends in October, including Halloween.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering guests a chance to enjoy a “Launch and a Movie” on Tuesday, September 29.
During Launch and a Movie, guests will view the launch of SpaceX’s GPS III SV04 after a showing of the short film “Journey To Space,” all under the stars and from the safety and comfort of their own vehicle.
As if you need a reason to visit Harry P. Leu Gardens, the Enchanted Fairy Doors have returned to delight all ages.
Wild Florida will hold its annual Gator Week June 8-13, 2020, and they are offering free admission to Essential Workers (first responders, healthcare workers and grocery store workers).
Even though many view alligators as fierce carnivores always on the hunt, that’s not actually the case.
The Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College of Florida in Sanford has joined with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory for a nationwide livestreamed star party to take place this weekend.
As we reported a few weeks ago, The 2020 Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival has been canceled, but that’s not stopping Orlando Fringe from fringing.
Starting today, May 12, through May 25, they’re taking the Fringe online for Fringe Today.
Mother’s Day 2020 will be different from most years since many restaurants are still closed for inside dining.
Thankfully, many restaurants are offering Mother’s Day feasts to enjoy at home, with a little pre-planning. There are also options at the end of this restaurant list for some entertainment and more.
I’ve perused all the listings and press emails, and here are CitySurfing Orlando’s picks for celebrating your mom on Mother’s Day 2020:
Seminole State College of Florida’s Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium is hosting several family-friendly online events this week and next.
These virtual shows and events serve to entertain and educate viewers about Earth, our solar system and beyond.
Here’s what the Planetarium has coming up:
