900 E. Princeton St.
Orlando, FL
407-246-4278
www.mennellomuseum.org

More about the Morse Museum.

For more holiday events in the Orlando area, check out: www.unlockorlando.com/uncategorized/orlandos-top-10-christmas-events-2012/

For this year’s theme, “Once Upon A Time…A Fairy Tale Festival”, designers will incorporate the whimsy and tradition of everyone’s favorite fairy tales, along with the latest design trends, as they trim their trees into amazing holiday creations.

2012 Festival of Trees Dates:

Festival of Trees attendees can delight in some holiday shopping in areas such as The Enchanted Boutique, Deck the Halls: Fairy Tale Forest, Fairy Tale Toyland, Entertaining by Design, and Gingerbread Village.

November 10-18, 2012
Purchase General Admission tickets
Gala: November 9th

Our festival begins with the Opening Night Gala’s: “The Glass Slipper Ball”, Friday, November 9th from 7 to 11 p.m. VIP and Corporate Tables as well as individual tickets are available for sale now.
Purchase Gala tickets
Senior’s Day: November 14th (10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)

Visitors 55+ will enjoy $1 off Admission and will have a chance to receive a special gift from the Festival.

Reindeer Romp Presents: Peter Pans PJ Party:  November 14th (6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.)

Families will delight in this special event including entertainment, face painting and pictures with Santa. Children are encouraged to wear their holiday pj’s!
Purchase Reindeer Romp tickets

Holiday Stroll: November 16th

The Holiday Stroll will feature live music, wine, beer, and tastings from some of Orlando’s finest restaurants.
Purchase Holiday Stroll tickets
Festival of Trees 2012 Daily Entertainment

Saturday, November 10th
Santa: 10 AM – 4 PM
USA Dance (Orlando Chapter): 10:30 AM – 11 AM
Bach Festival Youth Choir: 12 PM – 12:30 PM
The Caroling Company: 12 PM – 3 PM
Sunshine Flutes: 1 PM – 2 PM

Sunday, November 11th
Orlando Gay Chorus: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
The Caroling Company: 12 PM – 3:00 PM

Tuesday, November 13th
Santa: 12 PM – 2 PM and 3:30 PM – 5

Wednesday, November 14th
Kelly’s Music & Tatting: 10 AM – 12 PM
The Geneva School Rhetoric Chamber Choir: 10:30 AM – 11 AM
Young At Heart Chorale: 1 PM – 1:30 PM
Jay M. Hughes: 1 PM – 3 PM

Friday, November 16th
Dottie Clendenin: 10 AM – 12 PM
Jay M. Hughes: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Saturday, November 17th
Santa: 10 AM – 4 PM
Orlando Ballet School: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Vocals Illustrated: 11:30 AM – 12 PM
The Caroling Company: 12 PM – 3 PM
Momentum Live Dance: 1 PM – 1:30 PM
Orlando Circle of Friends Chorus: 3:30 PM – 4 PM

Sunday, November 18th
Jay M. Hughes: 1 PM – 3 PM
Colby Center For Dance & Performing Arts: 1:30 – 2:00 PM
Florida Opera Theatre Youth Chorus: 2 PM – 2:30 PM
A Gift For Music Chamber String Quartet: 3 PM – 3:30 PM
General Admission Festival Areas

Trees & Vignettes /  Deck The Halls: Fairy Tale Forest
Browse our beautifully decorated designer trees and vignettes available for sale or visit our Deck The Halls area to purchase a smaller tree or wreath.

Gingerbread Village
Enjoy the delicious aroma of beautifully crafted gingerbread houses which are available for sale.

Fairy Tale Toyland Town & Shop
A fun place for children to play games, do crafts and visit wtih Santa at scheduled times or come and purchase some items in our gift shop, priced especially for small pockets.

Entertaining By Design
Win a spectacularly designed tabletop, jewelry, gift certificates and other exciting items in our drawings.

Holiday Boutique & Holiday Garden
Shop for everyone on your gift list in our one of a kind boutique or our garden for all of your holiday outdoor decor needs.

Special Displays
View our beautiful private collections of holiday items and our Department 56 Christmas Village.

Festival Cafe
Take a break and enjoy some delicious food and beverages hosted by Panera.

For further information, please call the Council of 101 Office at 407 896 4231 x254 or e-mail councilof101@aol.com.

All money raised from Pumpkins & Pies goes to support  the Orlando Folk Festival, coming February 9th and 10th, 2013!

For more Halloween Events in the Orlando area check out Unlockorlando.com

First off, if you’re a local in the Orlando area, there are a bunch of places where you can go.  At the same time if you’re located more in the tourist and theme park area of Orlando or don’t mind driving down there, you can find a ton of things to do during a rainy day.  The list of places below is a pretty good mix of activities.  Most of these activities and locations are kid friendly, adult friendly, and family friendly.

Museums for the rainy day in Orlando:

Orlando Science Center
The Orlando Science Center is one of Orlando’s premier museums loaded with things to do for families, for adults, and for kids. The Science Center is filled with tons of hands-on exhibits involving space, nature, physics, and technology. Exhibits such as their well-known Nature Works Exhibit recreates an entire ecosystem environment inside the museum filled with salt marches, coral reefs, swamps all which feature their own plants, insects, and animals. Especially if you have kids, you’ll want to check out the Orlando Science Center.
Hours: Sunday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Admission: Adult  $17, Students and Seniors $16 (not a huge discount, but something at least), children (ages 3 to) 11   $12
Location: 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803
407-514-2230
www.osc.org

Orange County Regional History Center
At the Orange County Regional History Center you can see pictures and learn what Orlando was like 100 years ago, or even 50 years ago before Disney World and other development came into play.  There are exhibits displaying Orlando’s natural environment and those featuring Orlando’s progression into the present. Those who think they know Orlando, might be surprised by the history of Orlando.  Learn Orlando’s history in regards to citrus, aviation, military, tourism, different cultures, and much more.  This one can be fun for both kids and adults.
Museum Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 days a week
Admission: Adults $12, Seniors $9, Students $9, Children ages 5-12 are $7, children under age 4 are free (so bring the kids in while they’re under age 4)
Location:Downtown Orlando at 65 East Central Blvd., Orlando, FL  32801  407-836-8500
www.thehistorycenter.org

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art is located minutes North of Orlando right off of Park Ave., Winter Park.  Because it’s not the shortest name in the world, locals will typically refer to it as either the Morse Museum or the Tiffany Museum, in reference to Louis Comfort Tiffany, a major artist featured at the museum.  It’s a great way to see something different in the Orlando area because the museum is full of antique glass, pottery, paintings, and other art pieces.  While the museum is probably more something adults would enjoy, families bring kids here all the time as well.
Morse Museum Hours: Monday – 19m to 4 pm, Tuesday – Saturday 9:30am to 4pm, Sunday – Closed
Admission:$5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $1 for students with a valid student ID, but free for children under 12.  But $1 per child is still a great deal!
Location:445 North Park Avenue, Winter Park , FL 32789.  (407) 645-5311

Orlando area Malls to walk around for the rainy day:

Mall at Millenia
The Mall at Millenia in Orlando may not be the area’s largest mall, but it might be the most upscale and posh indoor mall in the area. Walk in the main entrance to find fountains of water, high ceilings, and light trendy colors as you walk through seeing internationally renowned retailers throughout. You also have the option of being ultra posh by using the Mall at Millenia’s valet and concierge services. Stores found at the Mall at Millenia include Abercrombie & Fitch, Gucci, Apple, BabyGap, Ann Taylor, Wentworth Gallery, Louis Vuitton, Macy’s, Pottery Barn Kids, Cartier, Talbots, Ed Hardy, Tiffany & Co, GUESS, Hugo Boss, J. Crew, and Zara. Restaurants include: Blue Martini, Cheesecake Factory, McCormick & Schmick’s, Brio Tuscan Grille, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, California Pizza Kitchen, and even Pinkberry.  There are also some play areas set up for kids in the mall.
Hours:  Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 11am-7pm
The Mall at Millenia, 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839
407-363-3555
www.mallatmillenia.com

Florida Mall
The Florida Mall is by far the Orlando areas largest indoor mall.  Its called Florida Mall for a reason, its practically the size of Florida.  Its huge and you could theoretically buy anything you want at this mall.  At over 260 stores and well over a million square feet, customers shop at this mall year round. There’s always people here whether its Chrismas or in the middle of summer. The major stores include Macy’s, Nordstrom, JCPenney, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Sears along with stores like Apple, Puma, Pottery Barn, Clarks England, Hollister Co., MAC, Euro Moda, and even M&M Word.  There’s also a selection of restaurants, over 30 of them, including California Pizza Kitchen, Buca di Beppo, Ruby Tuesday, Salsa Taqueria & Tequila Bar, and even Nordstrom has the Nordstrom Cafe Bistro. Great place to shop and find anything you want in Orlando.
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10am – 9pm  Sunday 12pm-6pm
8001 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809
407-851-7234

Altamonte Mall
Altamonte Mall is one of the regional malls in the area and it was one of the original malls to be built.  In fact it was one of the factors that help put Altamonte Springs on the map.  It is located just minutes North of Orlando right off Interstate 4 down state road 436, the Altamonte Mall is central shopping galore.  You can find anything at this mall including food, entertainment, and especially shopping.  As far as shopping goes, Orlando locals can choose from nearly a hundred stores including: Apple, Sears, Dillards, JC Penny, Radio Shack, Kay Jewelers, Kids Footlocker, Lenscrafters, and Macy’s.  With the Altamonte Mall, we’re talking about everything from clothing, to home goods, to books, gifts, shoes, jewelry, electronics………just about anything you would want.  Not to mention you can enjoy other elements of the Altamonte Mall that provide simple entertainment like the Altamonte Mall’s AMC Movie Theater, the Pinnochio Marionette Theater, or the Barnes & Noble Bookstore.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm and Sundays 12pm-6pm
451 East Altamonte Drive #2165, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
407-830-4422
www.altamontemall.com

Local Attractions for Rainy Days

SAK Comedy Lab
located in Downtown Orlando off of Orange Ave., audiences can enjoy entertaining humor and enjoy a brisk walk downtown or grab something quick to eat either before or after a show or enjoy one of Orlando’s widest selections of bars and nightclubs. SAK known mostly for its improv shows, brings in audiences who when asked are able to shout out suggestions of topics for the entertainers to cover in every humorous and made up on the spot skit that they perform. Every show is different and audiences never know what to expect. The theatre offers great humor for family and friends.
Hours:  Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30pm, 9:30pm, and 11:30pm
Admission: 15 but $3 discounts can apply for Florida residents, students, and seniors
Location: SAK Comedy Lab 29 S. Orange Ave. Orlando FL 32801
www.sak.com
407-648-0001

Bob Carr Performing Arts Center
The Bob Carr Performing Arts Center in Orlando is one of the main links Orlando locals have to major theatrical productions including Broadway and Off Broadway plays and hosting programs such as Orlando Ballet, Orlando Opera, and the Orlando Philharmonic. Originally developed in 1926, the Bob Carr, as its known to locals was originally names the Municipal Auditorium and was the main venue for city-wide cultural programming. In the 1970′s it received a major upgrade and was named after Mayor Robert Carr, who apparently was known to people as “Bob” hence the reason it is not called the Robert Carr theater.
401 W Livingston St
Orlando, FL 32801-1413
407-849-2577

Enzian Theater
Located in the city of Maitland, just seconds North of Orlando, the Enzian is a nonprofit art-house theater which specializes in independent films and films that might be extremely popular but with only certain audiences. The movie house has its own bar, called Eden Bar, which allows movie goers and even those just looking to go to the bar enjoy a large private garden with large trees hovering over the park, the bar, and the theater. It’s a very chill but trendy crowd that always make it to Eden Bar.
Hours:  Open Mon-Thu 6pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 3pm-9pm
Admission:  $8 – $10 a person
1300 South Orlando Avenue
Maitland, FL 32751-6415
407-629-1088
www.enzian.org

Rainy Day Activities in the Orlando Theme Park area
Most of these activities are thought to be only for tourists or for people visiting the theme parks in Orlando, but in reality these attractions are visited by locals in the Orlando area all the time……especially if they have kids.

Gaylord Palms
One popular activity in general is to visit the Gaylord Palms Resort in the South Orlando area.  You can visit there as a guest and take your own tour through the hotel which has a massive atrium featuring different outdoor Florida settings.  They have an indoor nature area showing off the everglades with all types of reptiles crawling.  They also have two other sections one with a Key West theme and one with a St. Augustine theme with boats, shops, and restaurants.   There is a charge for parking, but if you do eat at one of the restaurants you can many times get that fee waived.
www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordpalms

Disney Wilderness Lodge Resort
The Disney Wilderness Lodge Resort is basically set up with activities for those camping out nearby in the event the weather is cold or it rains.  One activity you can do is ask the front desk for a hidden mickey find-it sheet.  You can then go on a hidden mickey hunt around the resort.  It’s probably an activity for kids, but it’s guaranteed that adults do it to.  You can also head out to the Villas at Wilderness Lodge Lobby and let you kids see the Carrolwood Pacific train cars on loan from the Disney family.

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Odditorium
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Odditorium has a large museum/showcase of strange and unsual exhibits some that are true and some that are just plain fun.  You’ll see exhibits such as shrunken heads, unusual skeletons, fish with fur, and stunts and achievements from people around the world.
Admission: $19 for adults and $12 for children.
8201 International Drive  Orlando, FL 32819
407-345-0501
www.ripleys.com

WonderWorks
Fun for adults and for kids, WonderWorks has a maze of all kinds of science related activities that visitors can experience and in some cases take part in. You’ll be able to see things that defy gravity, help you experience earthquakes and even those that allow you to experience outer space.
Admission is $25 for adults and $20 for children and seniors.
9067 International Drive, Orlando, Florida
407-351-8800
www.wonderworksonline.com

DisneyQuest
DisneyQuest, located in downtown Disney is an all-out 5-story interactive indoor theme park.  Not only is the place full of video games, but it is full of a ton of interactive games as well.  Everything from boat and car simulators to sports game simulations.  Some of the latest high-tech gaming experiences in the world can be found at DisneyQuest.
Admission ranges from $36 to $42

The Titanic Experience
Visit the Titanic Experience on a rainy day or even a sunny day.  You’ll be able to check out the large collection of artifacts and exhibits that commemorate the first and final voyage of the Titanic ship. You have the option of doing a self-tour or go on a tour given by guides wearing in-period costumes.  Admission ranges from $13 to $22.

If it’s raining in the evening and you’re looking for something to do, there are a bunch of shows you can head out to and enjoy as well.

Cirque du Soleil’s La Nouba  has performances every evening from 6 pm and 9pm from Tuesday to Saturday.
www.cirquedusoleil.com

Medieval Times is another dinner show that features knights on horses in jousting tournaments in addition to a large Medieval feast.
www.medievaltimes.com

Orlando Improv Comedy Club
Orlando Improv Comedy Club is a dinner/night show activity featuring comedians from all across the country.  Dinner and alcohol are served and so are the jokes!   The club is located in the Pointe Orlando Mall located off of International Drive in Orlando.
Point Orlando Mall
9101 International Drive #2310
Orlando, FL 32819
407-480-5233
www.theimprovorlando.com

Park Avenue
Park Avenue is located in the Winter Park area, and the street is filled with tons of boutique shops, restaurants and bars, and a city park to go along with it. There is also a ton of scenery to check out while you are venturing in and out of storefronts and when you’re done walking along the avenue, take a rest on one of the benches in the Central Park, which also runs along Park Avenue. Venturing down Park Avenue has been a long-time favorite of local Orlando residents for decades. Any resident of the Central Florida area should check it out. Most importantly, parking is FREE and venturing along Park Avenue and Central Park is completely FREE.
Location:
From Interstate 4, Park Avenue can be found by taking the Fairbanks Avenue Exit, and traveling East for two miles and then taking a left at Park Avenue.
www.parkave-winterpark.com

Farmer’s Markets in the Orlando
Farmer’s Markets in the Orlando are one of the best ways to get out, walk around and enjoy some people watching. It also allows you to check out local areas and purchase goods from local business owners. Nowadays you can find Farmer’s Markets all over the Orlando and Central Florida area at all different times of the week. So just about anyone with any schedule can find a way to make to at least one Farmer’s Market a week. Among the most popular Farmer’s Markets over the weekend include the Orlando Farmer’s Market on Sundays and the Winter Park Farmer’s Market on Saturdays. During the week you can check out markets like the College Park Farmer’s Market on every Thursday night.

http://www.unlockorlando.com/farmers-markets/

Mead Botanical Gardens
Mead Botanical Gardens, known to many locals as Mead Gardens, is a 50-acre garden located in the heart of Winter Park, and is fewer than 2 miles North of the tip of Orlando. The gardens are filled with a few miles of trails where you can see streams, plants, wetlands and animals. It’s terrific area to walk around, have events, or go for a picnic. While there are other terrific protected gardens and parks that you can go to in the Orlando area, Mead Botanical Gardens is completely FREE. No parking charges and no entry charges. Invite the whole family. Invite the whole the neighborhood if you want because it won’t cost you a penny. Ideally you’ll want to come on one of Orlando’s good weather days.
Mead Botanical Gardens
1300 South Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789
407-262-2049

Uptown Altamonte and Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte and Cranes Roost Park in the Altamonte Springs area of Orlando offers a lot to do. All of it is FREE. Walk or jog around Cranes Roost, or go to Cranes Roost to watch one of their FREE concerts on selected Friday and Saturday nights. Look for listings of Friday Night Live at Uptown Altamonte. You can also enjoy the fountain and light show at Uptown Altamonte. Shows last around 20 minutes and the fountain and lighting is choreographed to music. Shows start at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm. After that you can venture out for a stroll along Altamonte’s beautiful Cranes Roost Park and walk around the lake.
Uptown Altamonte and Cranes Roost Park
274 Cranes Roost Blvd
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Orlando Public Library System
Activities for both kids and adults are provided by many of the Public Libraries around Central Florida and Orlando. The Orlando Public Library for example, has weekly storytelling for kids and other activities on a weekly basis. The sessions typically last around 25 minutes and include entertaining story tellers along with short videos. Reservations are required, but are also completely FREE if you’re a library card holder. If you’re an adult, you can also sign up for different educational classes on everything from culture to computers plus you can sign up for book clubs, lectures, and even cooking and handicraft classes at some libraries. Most of the time to reserve a spot, you just need a library card and if you’re a resident in that county……………it’s FREE!
www.ocls.info

Festivals in Orlando
Orlando area festivals are activities that are also completely FREE! Because Orlando is warm year round, we’ve got a ton of festivals that Orlando area locals can enjoy. The Winter Park, Maitland, and Lake Eola art Festivals just to name a few. Lake Eola itself will be host to dozens of large weekend festivals every year celebrating everything from art and culture to music and special causes. If you look hard enough, you can typically find a festival or some kind of outdoor event just about every week of the year. For most of them you simply park on the street and they don’t even require an admission fee. Hang out and enjoy!

Popcorn Flicks in the Park
Popcorn Flicks in the Park is a program sponsored by the city of Winter Park and the Enzian Theater. The movies are shown on Central Park stage located right off of Park Avenue. Only films that consist of classic, pop culture movies that have a universal appeal to most audiences are shown. Audiences are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, food and snacks. Families and friends welcome……….bring them along. Showings are generally scheduled for around 7pm, but may not start until sunset.
www.parkave-winterpark.com

The Art Walk on Third Thursdays
The Art Walk on Third Thursdays is a popular event in downtown Orlando that takes place off of Orange Avenue in the City Arts Gallery and through a few other gallery venues downtown and in Thornton Park. Every third Thursday of month you’ll find a brand new showing of art featuring different themes, different artists, and their different artworks displayed. These events typically have lots of music, food, fun, and entertainment. It’s a great night out for everyone and more importantly……….it’s completely FREE!
CityArts Factory
29 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
407-648-7060
www.cityartsfactory.com

Downtown Winter Garden
If you ever want to get the feel of small town, main street America without traveling too far out of town and without dealing with a bunch of tourists, visit downtown Winter Garden. This oasis of relaxation and charm is right on the doorstep of Orlando not more than 5 minutes from the city limits. What’s more amazing is that most locals don’t even of its existence. Downtown Winter Garden features a section of Plant Street where one can find local restaurants, bars, museums, and parks. The city of Winter Garden also hosts a ton of special events that are FREE for the public to enjoy including a weekly farmer’s market on Saturdays from 9am-2pm, a car show known as the Cruz-N-Car show every 3rd Saturday from 6pm-9pm, and FREE concerts on Fridays from 7pm – 9pm at the Centennial Gazebo on West Plant Street. For more information and details, check out their website at www.cwgdn.com
City of Winter Garden
300 West Plant Street
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-656-4111

Lake Eola Park
Lake Eola Park is located right in the heart of Downtown Orlando. It’s an ideal place to walk around, hang out and people watch. Many locals use it as a venue to walk around, take a jog around the lake, or to simply enjoy the view of nature right next door to urban sprawl. Make sure not to miss the large iconic fountain at the center of Lake Eola surrounded by large shiny buildings in the background. There are nightly fountain shows every night where the fountain turns different colors and music is played to the fountain. Locals can also enjoy the weekly Orlando Farmer’s Market every Sunday from 9am-4pm. There is food, entertainment and even alcohol is served. Lake Eola is also host to some of Orlando’s top festivals, celebrations, concerts, gatherings, and even 5k’s. There’s even a large playground for the kids. Most importantly, to enjoy Lake Eola, you need no park entrance fees……………you can simply show up.
195 N. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL
407-246-2827
www.cityoforlando.net

Leu Gardens Jazz Stroll
Leu Gardens Jazz Stroll features some of the best blues and jazz bands in the area playing both classic and innovative music on Saturday April 14th from 7pm-10pm.
1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803
407-246-2620
www.leugardens.org

Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk Art and Craft Festival
The Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk Art and Craft Festival will display art from local artists including the well-known Florida Highwaymen Painters, along with clay art and fine crafts from Florida artists. There will also be a FREE children’s folk art painting workshop. The event takes place from 10am to 4pm on April 21st, 2012 at the Crealde School of Art.
600 St. Andrews Blvd.
Winter Park, FL
407-671-1886
www.crealde.org

Orlando Sidewalk Art Stroll
Orlando Sidewalk Art Stroll April 6th from 6pm-pm at Ivanhoe Village. Check out local artists and local art shops.
1800 block of N. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL
407-393-8765
www.ivanhoevillage.org

Celebration Art Festival
The Celebration Art Festival will feature food, folks, and fun along with works by over 100 artists from all over the country including many Florida based artists on Saturday and Sunday April 21st and 22nd, 2012. There will also be live music along with lot of stores and restaurants in the Celebration Town Center to enjoy.
Located on Market Street in Celebration
For more information check out www.celebrationtowncenter.com or call 561-746-6615

Florida Film Festival
Florida Film Festival takes place at the Enzian Theater from April 13th- 22nd, 2012. The Film Festival shows over 160 foreign and independent films with over 100 filmmakers visiting as well. Check out their website for more information on dates, admissions, and packages.
1300 South Orlando Avenue Maitland, FL 32751
407-629-1088
www.floridafilmfestival.com

Maitland Spring Festival of the Arts
The Maitland Spring Festival of the Arts, also known informally as the Maitland Art Festival takes place on Friday April 13th from 6pm-9pm, Saturday April 14th, from 9am-5pm, and Sunday April 15th, from 10am-4pm. Admission is FREE! Park where you can do it legally or venture into the paid parking lots that will charge you under $5.
Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland, FL 32751
www.maitlandchamber.com

Winter Park Paint Out
For something a little different you can check out the Winter Park Paint Out event at the Albin Polasek Museum Sculpture Garden and different areas in Winter Park. You will be able to check out the paintings and works by local artists as they are being painted. The works go on display almost as soon as they are dry and completed. The hours are from 10am-6pm April 23-27, 2012 and 10am-noon April 28th. Also on the 28th there will be a Paint Out Garden Party where you will be able to meet the artists from 6pm-9pm. The event is FREE.
Albin Polasek Museum
633 Osceola Avenue,
Winter Park, FL
407-647-6294
www.polasek.org

Sanford Art Walk
The Sanford Art Walk is a great opportunity to get on Friday night and enjoy art, food, and some light nightlife. Local galleries will open their doors and display tons of art created by local artists. The event takes place on April 27, 2012 from 6pm-9pm.
The Sanford Art Walk takes place between 1st street, Magnolia Avenue, and Sanford Avenue.
Check out their website for more information www.sanfordartwalk.com

Orlando City Soccer Club
Check out some games at the Orlando City Soccer Club on April 15th, 2012 where they will take on the Wilmington Hammerheads at 6pm and on April 28th, 2012 where they will play the Richmond Kickers at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $15 to $25 and the games take place at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.
1610 West Church Street,
Orlando, FL
www.orlandocitysoccer.net

Orlando Predators Arena Football
For another sporting event that you might not have thought of, check out the Orlando Predators Arena Football. April games take place on April 20, 2012 against the Georgia Force and another game on April 28th, 2012 against the Philadelphia Soul. Games start at 7:30pm and ticket prices range from $10 to $250 at the Amway Center.
400 West Church Street
Orlando, FL
407-648-4444 or 1-800-745-3000
www.orlandopredators.com