Orlando Navy Week kicks off today with a variety of virtual events designed to give Americans an opportunity to learn about their Navy, its people, and its importance to national security.
family friendly events
RAM NCFR Cattle Drive at Downtown Kissimmee [Free]
The annual free RAM NCFR Cattle Drive route will begin at 1 Courthouse Square at 3pm, travel down Broadway, and end at Sproule Avenue. Sit anywhere along the route and watch the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo cowboys bring in the cattle.
Celebrate with the cowboys at the Cattle Drive After Party near Broadway Pizza Bar at the corner of Broadway and Sproule Avenue till 6pm.
Full details at the link below.
The Orlando Boat Show Returns March 5-7, 2021 .. @OrlandoBoatShow #OCCC
Following a hiatus in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns, the Marine Industry Association of Central Florida (MIACF) is bringing back the Orlando Boat Show to the Orange County Convention Center March 5-7, 2021.
Monster Jam Returns To Camping World Stadium Feb 27-28, 2021 .. @MonsterJam
Monster Jam returns to Camping World Stadium with two shows on Saturday, February 27, and a third show on Sunday February 28.
Wekiva Paint Out Returns to Wekiva Island Feb 21-27, 2021 .. #WekivaPaintOut @WekivaIsland
The 15th annual Wekiva Paint Out returns to Wekiva Island the week of February 21 to 27, 2021.
The Paint Out brings together world-class plein air artists from around Florida and the U.S. for a week-long benefit aimed at raising awareness for the Wekiva River and protecting the environment.
Otronicon Returns To The Orlando Science Center Feb 12-15, 2021 .. @OrlandoScience @Otronicon
With 16 years of innovation in science & technology, Otronicon returns to the Orlando Science Center Feb 12-15, 2021
From sustainability to gaming to STEM careers and beyond, Otronicon engages and inspires curious minds of all ages with with STEM experts and tech pros to explore how science and tech are making the world a better place.
Jurassic Quest Drive Thru at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando
The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru is the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit. During the event, the outdoor parking areas of the OCCC North/South building will be turned into an interactive drive-thru experience.
Guests will quest with an online audio tour that will lead them through the thrilling dinosaur safari. The audio tour is available in English and Spanish, and special accommodations can be made for the hearing impaired.
Price is $49 per vehicle (8 people or less)/$80 per vehicle (9-15 people). There are also additional add-ons that can be purchased online.
Jurassic Quest Drive Thru at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando
The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru is the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit. During the event, the outdoor parking areas of the OCCC North/South building will be turned into an interactive drive-thru experience.
Guests will quest with an online audio tour that will lead them through the thrilling dinosaur safari. The audio tour is available in English and Spanish, and special accommodations can be made for the hearing impaired.
Price is $49 per vehicle (8 people or less)/$80 per vehicle (9-15 people). There are also additional add-ons that can be purchased online.
Jurassic Quest Drive Thru Comes to the Orange County Convention Center Jan 29-Feb 7 .. @Jurassic_Quest #Dinosaurs #VisitOrlando
The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru, the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit, will set up camp at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) from January 29-31 and February 3-7, 2021.
CitySurfing Orlando’s Picks For New Year’s Eve 2020 .. #NYE #VisitOrlando
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):
CFCArts Announces Local Celebrity Narrators for NOEL: The Carols of Christmas Dec 15 .. @CFCArts #FrontyardFestival @DrPhillipsCtr #OrlandoHolidays
Dr. Phillips Center’s Frontyard Festival to Host Disney Movie Nights Starting Dec. 13 .. @DrPhillipsCtr #FrontyardFestival #Disney
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:
CitySurfing Orlando’s Guide to 2020 Holiday Events in Central Florida .. #LoveOrlando #OrlandoHolidays
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:
Dazzling Nights to Light Up Leu Gardens for the Holidays .. #DazzlingNights @Creative_Proj @LeuGardens
Bringing some holiday cheer to Orlando, Dazzling Nights will turn Harry P. Leu Gardens into a magical wonderland December 1 – January 3, 2021.
FusionFest Returns to Downtown Orlando Nov 28-29, 2020 .. #FusionFest #FusionFestOrlando
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: