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The Sunshine State has plenty of interesting things to do and see. However, some parts of Florida make for a better vacation spot than others.
If you want to see some doggos hang 18 – yes, dogs have 18 toes – then head on down to the 13th Annual East Coast Dog Surfing Festival.
We’re kicking off the excitement with a live stream featuring special guests from the Wheels in Motion team, where we’ll chat about what makes this annual event so special.
Orlando is buzzing with excitement as the city celebrates 407 Day, an annual event that honors the community and local businesses that make this region “Unbelievably Real.”
Ales, lagers, IPAs, stouts, you name it and you’ll find it this weekend at a couple festivals in Central Florida.
Special ticketed events at theme parks have gained a big interest in recent years, with guests wanting to take advantage of perks such as lower wait times, fewer guests, and exclusive food items.
The festival will feature over 70 breweries, vendors, food trucks and more all while benefitting animal shelters in the area.
In this version of "Carousel," the musical's producers are trying to send a clear message about forgiveness and redemption. The show from Little Radical Theatrics will be at Dr. Phillips Center March 21-23.
The Space Coast Strawberry Festival welcomes families to its two-day event with activities including fair rides, an arts and crafts village, food and drinks, live music and more, according to its website.
The Promenade at Sunset Walk, a resort destination for entertainment and dining in Kissimmee, will be debuting a new carnival with rides and exclusive fair discounts.
With spring break quickly approaching, if you’re looking to stay in the Central Florida area but still get out of the house and enjoy the warm weather, here are 10 events to visit or activities to do. Let’s go!
Pie-eating contests, family fun and more are heading to Melbourne this weekend with the annual Strawberry Fest.
The Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of the Arts will showcase dozens of artists this weekend, raising funds for students in Seminole County.
The east coast premiere of a documentary featuring the “history of mischief, scandal, and thievery at Walt Disney World” will soon show at the Enzian Theater in Maitland, according to a news release.
Eat and drink around the world at EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival with the variety of dishes and cuisines the festival is offering.
Eat and drink around the world at EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival with the variety of dishes and cuisines the festival is offering.
As spring rolls around the corner, the Florida Strawberry Festival is back in Plant City delivering live performances, rides and attractions and fresh strawberries!
A free block party in Orlando will celebrate the arrival of more than a dozen new murals by local artists, with activities for the whole family.
The event, hosted every year by the local Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Alumni Chapter in Orlando, pays tribute to Lawson, a fellow member, who was the first Black attorney to win a Supreme Court case.
Heading toward downtown Orlando this weekend? Road closures will be in effect for IMMERSE, an interactive art festival happening Feb. 21-24.
The Saint Katherine Greek Festival invites everyone to eat, drink, dance learn at Brevard County’s oldest food and cultural festival, according to the event’s website.
Featuring 25 interactive exhibits including a main ocean display with a “Theme Park Under the Sea” design, the aquarium will be having its grand opening in May.
The Orange County Library System will be celebrating Women’s History Month in March with library events and programs teaching the impact influential women have made, according to a news release from the county’s libraries.
An interactive art festival celebrates 10 years in Orlando starting this weekend. Tuesday on Breakfast With Bridgett, we previewed the 10th annual IMMERSE, which begins this Friday in Downtown Orlando, and is free to experience.
Wekiva Island is hosting its 19th annual Wekiva Paint Out, where artists from around the country visit Wekiva Island and Wekiva Springs to paint outdoors and capture the beautiful nature the park has to offer, according to a news release.
The 81st annual Osceola County Fair is back from the Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show, celebrating agriculture, community, food and fun for the whole family.
Origami in the Garden, an outdoor sculptural exhibition, is now on display at Orlando’s Harry P. Leu Gardens.
Looking for a new furry friend? Osceola County Animal Services is hosting the second annual Furr-Ever Valentine Adoption special, offering a chance to find the perfect friend or gift.
Hundreds of artists will take over downtown Orlando as part of Creative City Project’s IMMERSE performing arts festival.
Where else can you indulge in chocolate bacon cheesecake AND baked ziti on a stick? Only at the Florida State Fair. The event runs through Feb. 17 at the Florida Fairgrounds and it’s a foodie’s paradise.
PlantCon International will host its first convention in Orlando in February, where plant lovers can meet and enjoy over 150 vendors from around the world.
Lunar New Year celebrations continue in Orange County this weekend with three festivals, including the big annual Dragon Parade in Orlando on Sunday.
The Silver Spurs Rodeo – the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi – returns for its annual ropin’, wrestlin’ and ridin’ at Silver Spurs Arena inside of Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee.
MegaCon Orlando began Thursday and continues through Sunday at the North-South Concourse building along International Drive, and fans of pop culture are bringing their A-game to create a special experience.
South Korean girl group aespa brought the “Drama” to Orlando with their virtual reality and futuristic concepts from their live tour “SYNK : PARALLEL LINE.”
National Pizza Day is on Feb. 9 (the same day as Super Bowl day!) which means indulging on cheesy goodness and enjoying the game.
Contests, challenges, food talks and more will head to downtown Orlando as part of the International Vegan Food Festival.
The festival will feature a mouth-watering menu and headlining concerts every Saturday with additional performances on select Fridays and Sundays.
The Central Florida Music and Arts scene has a rich history. This weekend kicks off the celebration of the 90th Bach Festival hosted by the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park.
As spring rolls around the corner, the Florida Strawberry Festival is back in Plant City delivering live performances, rides and attractions and fresh strawberries!
The outdoor festival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb 2. in Eatonville with “vibrant performances, interactive art, and a celebration of the cultural contributions people of African ancestry have made to the United States and to the world,” and a Tribute to the Legends event, according to its website.
Winter Park’s All Fired Up pottery painting studio will celebrate the grand opening of its new location at the Waterford Lakes Town Center.
Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, is commonly celebrated among Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and other east Asian cultures. Check out Orlando’s events and festivals to celebrate over the next few weeks.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is set to transform for an exclusive after-hours event, “Kennedy Under the Stars.”
The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival is returning to Brevard County for five days filled with exhibits and more.
MegaCon Orlando capped off a week of celebrity announcements Friday with a galactic guest — Jude Law. The British actor will make his first North American convention appearance at the four-day convention in Orlando in February. Other big names coming include Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Millie Bobby Brown, Matt Smith, Hank Azaria and more.
Guests can enjoy Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval as part of regular theme park admission to Universal Studios Florida.
In today’s Trooper Steve on Patrol stream, I’ll be sitting down with an Auxiliary Trooper Paul Davis to discuss the upcoming 5K event, the importance of the FHP Auxiliary’s work and how this initiative aims to strengthen community ties.
