May 2018
MegaCon Orlando
MegaCon Orlando is the South East’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event, attracting over 100,000 fans each year across four big days. Everyone is a fan of something, and MegaCon is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest and get the inside scoop about your favorite movies & TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our…
Find out more »Central Florida’s BBQ Blowout
Come enjoy the annual Central Florida's BBQ Blowout - a BBQ and music festival for everyone! There will be professional BBQ teams vending a variety of BBQ, a Kid-Que Competition, entertainment, a kids zone and more. Admission is free.
Find out more »Downtown Orlando Carnival
Carnival is a family-friendly festival filled with pageantry and a weekend of parties will celebrate the culture of the Caribbean. Festival goers are in for a great treat as we open the Carnival to the public by having a Big Carnival Celebration with music, arts and crafts vendors and more.
Find out more »Sanford’s Memorial Day Parade & Remembrance Celebration
Join us on Monday, May 28th for the largest Memorial Day Parade in the Southeast - a long tradition in the City of Sanford. Arrive early to get a good seat, enjoy the music, the fun stilt-walker, and vendors. Parade begins at 10am on 1st St., followed by a ceremony at 11am in Veterans Memorial Park.Sanford is rolling out the Red, White & Blue to salute and thank the countless veterans that have paid the ultimate price to secure our…
Find out more »Summer Kids’ Flicks at AmStar 12 – Lake Mary
Cool off at the movies this summer with AmStar 12 - Lake Mary Summer Kids' Flicks. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am, enjoy a movie, popcorn and kid size soda for just $4. Check website for movie listings.
Find out more »June 2018
Make ‘m Smile event in Downtown Orlando
Nathaniel's Hope invites you to the 2018 Make ‘m Smile festival. Make 'm Smile is the BIGGEST party celebrating kids with special needs…our VIPs! This annual community festival is the first Saturday of June in Downtown Orlando for kids and adults with all types of special needs and their families! Come as a VIP and be our honored guest or be a Buddy and bring a VIP to the event. Enjoy live animals, water play, bounce houses, music, crafts and more!
Find out more »Family Fun Hikes in Wekiwa Springs State Park
Come join us on the first Sunday of the month for a fun and enjoyable hike for the whole family! Hikes will start at the Interpretive Pavilion and are included with park admission fee.
Find out more »Regal Summer Movie Express at UA Seminole Towne Center 10
Family fun movies playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the summertime! Admission to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets are available for purchase at the box office and all movies start at 10:00 am. Each week both movies play on both days. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute.
Find out more »Summerfest Grape Stomp at Lakeridge Winery
Kick off your summer of fun with our SUMMERFEST GRAPE STOMP celebration! Bring the family and do the purple foot dance with the ever popular grape stomping. Enjoy three days of live music on our outdoor stage, and inside at our popular Wine & Cheese bar. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of food is available for purchase, along with complimentary Winery tours and tasting. This is a weekend of fun you won't want to miss!
Find out more »3rd Annual Catching Vision Youth Fishing Rodeo in Sanford
New Sanford Initiative and the Bokey Riders in partnership with Seminole Harley-Davidson present our 3rd Annual Catching Vision Youth Fishing tournament at Lake Carolla in downtown Sanford. This is a Free event - all you will need to bring is a rod and reel and a cooler to catch as many fish as you can handle. Trophies will be given to the most fish caught, biggest fish caught among both girls and boys This event is open to boys and…
Find out more »Little Wars at the Museum of Seminole County History
In 1913 H.G. Wells published his rules for a game of toy soldiers: "You only have to play Little Wars three or four times to realize just what a blundering thing Great War must be." The Museum of Seminole County History invites you to don your Generals' stars, your best steampunk attire, and join us for Little Wars in the back courtyard. Make your own set of custom soldiers and lead them into battle! All necessary materials will be provided,…
Find out more »Festival of the Sea in Downtown Orlando
Festival of the Sea is a family event meant to bring out those who share one thing in common, the love of seafood. An amazing outdoor experience with multiple seafood vendors serving all of your favorites, but you will also have an opportunity to enjoy our beer & wine garden and our Arts & Crafts vendors, Kid's Fun Area and more.
Find out more »Summer Solstice with Phantasmagoria in Sanford
Critically acclaimed Victorian Circus/Performance troupe Phantasmagoria joins with the Historic Higgins House Bed and Breakfast to bring a Summer Solstice Festival to Sanford! Celebrate this truly "Midsummer Night's Dream" on Thursday June 21st from 7:30-10pm as Victorian circus/Performance Troupe Phantasmagoria brings its whimsical entertainment style to immersive pop up performances all night long on the grounds of a glorious Victorian Bed and Breakfast! Belly Dancing, Tarot Readings, Fire Performance, Sword Swallowing, LED Performance, Magic, Poetry and MUCH MORE! Book your tickets to…
Find out more »Mascot Games at the Amway Center
The Mascot Games feature approximately 30 mascots from sports teams across the country competing in a variety of games. More than 18,000 fans enjoy thrilling and pulse-pounding competition, as mascots from MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAA and the Arena Football League battle through gladiator themed games, to see who are the true champions of the mascot world. Proceeds benefit New Hope for Kids
Find out more »Night Hike at the Zoo
Experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo at night during this exciting nocturnal adventure! The evening will begin in the Discovery Center with up close animal encounters. Fascinating night life will come to light as we venture into the Zoo for a guided flashlight tour and explore the Zoo after dark. This is a great program for families, but because it is a late night program, children must be five years or older to attend. Reservations and payment required by…
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