This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Nature, Etc, and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone. There is also a complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! It’s Fall and of course that means time for Halloween!
ART & LITERATURE
IN YOUR BACKYARD: WHERE NEWCOMERS MEET THE ARTS
What: brief orientation from several cultural & arts orgs presented by the United Arts of Central Florida
When: Oct 14 – 8 – 9:30am
Where: Hannibal Square Heritage Center
642 W. New England Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0333 x 29
SPANISH VIGNETTES: AN OFFBEAT LOOK INTO SPAIN’S CULTURE, SOCIETY AND HISTORY
What: a discussion by the author Norman Berdichevsky
When: Oct 17 – 11am
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
THEATER & MOVIES
ALL HALLOWS 10 FOR THE FRINGE
What: A night of spooky short plays, food, an auction and a costume contest to benefit the Orlando International Fringe Festival
When: Oct 16 & 17 – 7pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-447-1700
CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST
What: A one night screening
When: Oct 17 – 11:30pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland
Cost: $8
Contact: 407-629-0054
LECTURE
A SOCIAL AGENDA FOR DEMOCRACY IN LATIN AMERICA
What: a lecture by Alejandro Toledo, former president of Peru
When: Oct 15 – 7pm
Where: Rollins College Tiedke Concert Hall
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-691-1995
HEALTH
BRAIN HEALTH – ALZHEIMER’S
What: how it affects our community & how to maintain a brain-healthy lifestyle
When: Oct 15 – 1 – 2:30pm
Where: Jewish Community Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5933 x 244
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
What: for men & women with Roxanne McCormac with M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
When: Oct 15 – 6pm
Where: Hiawassee Library
2768 N. Hiawassee Rd.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
What: conducted by the Maitland Fire Department
When: Oct 16 – 10:30 – 11:30am
Where: Maitland Public Library
501 S. Maitland Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-7700
IS YOUR ANCESTRY A RISK FACTOR FOR BREAST CANCER – A WOMEN’S FORUM
What: moderated by Dr. Kamy R. Kemp
When: Oct 21 – noon - 1pm
Where: Jewish Family Services
2100 Lee Road
Winter Park
Cost: $6 includes a light lunch – reservations required by 10/19
Contact: 407-644-7593 x 237
NATURE
FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING
When: Oct 17th – 9 – 11am
20th – noon – 2pm
Where: Willow Street Community Center
6565 Willow St.
Zellwood
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9224
FOOD, BEER & WINE
TASTE OF THORNTON PARK
What: food & wine festival
When: Oct 15 – 6 - 9pm
Where: The Fountain
Washington St & Hyer Ave
Orlando
Cost: $25 advance; $35 at the door
Contact: 407-765-5050
OKTOBERFEST
What: with music, contests & beer garden
When: Oct 17 – 5 - 9pm
Where: Avalon Park
13001 Founder’s Square Drive
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
THE CRUSH
What: Sanford Wine Company presents over 50 wines for tasting and live entertainment from Curb 60
When: Oct 17 – 7pm
Where: Sanford Wine Company
114 S. Palmetto Ave
Sanford
Cost: $25
Contact: 407-302-8620
FUNDRAISERS
WIGGLE WAGGLE WALK
What: People walk their pets to show support for homeless animals and raise money for the SPCA of Central Florida
When: Oct 17 – 9am – 1pm
Where: Canine Companions for Independence
8150 Clarcona-Ocoee Rd.
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-765-5913
CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE AUCTION
What: by the SE Peanuts Collectors Club 9th annual auction & swap
When: Oct 17 – noon
Where: Oval Park
W. Lake Mary Blvd & International Pkwy
Lake Mary
Cost: donation
Contact: 407-351-7722
SAVE THE TA-TAS
What: Luau to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research
When: Oct 17 – 4pm
Where: Ain’t Misbehavin’ Sports & Tiki Bar
1550 Semoran Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $15 donation
Contact: 407-672-0368
8TH ANNUAL AQUA BALL
What: benefitting the YMCA Aquatic Center hosted by Rowdy Gaines with live & silent auctions, music, beer, wine, food, special Sea World rides, attractions & shows
When: Oct 17 – 6:30pm
Where: Sea World Ports of Call
7007 Sea World Drive
Orlando
Cost: $40 YMCA members; $75 nonmembers; $125 couples
Contact: 407-363-1911
ETC.
HAZARDOUS & ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTION
What: just what is sounds except tires & ammunition will not be accepted
When: Oct 17 – 8am - 3pm
Where: Orange County Services Bldg.
1111 N. Rock Springs Road
Apopka
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-6601
CARDBOARD CANOE REGATTA
What: teams of 4 will have 3 hrs to design & build a canoe make only of cardboard & duct tape w/ a race at 1pm in Rock Springs; children’s activities, music, etc.
When: Oct 17 – 9am - 5pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
HORSE SHOW
What: competition and classes
When: Oct 17 & 18 – 9am
Where: Clarcona Horseman’s Park
3535 Damon Road
Apopka
Cost: Free; concessions available
Contact: 407-359-2313
ROCK FEST
What: buy, trade & sell gemstones, minerals & handmade jewelry
When: Oct 17 – 9am - noon
Where: Central Florida Mineral & Gem Society
2721 Forsyth Rd – Ste. 101
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-625-6336
OCLS GENEALOGY EXPO
What: Attend classes, visit informational booths and receive research assistance in learning about your heritage
When: Oct 17 – 10am
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd.
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
FOSSILS
What: the Florida Fossil Hunters with present Richard Hulbert of UCF to discuss the chronology of bone valley fossils
When: Oct 17 – 3pm
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-699-9274
WINTER SPRINGS HOMETOWN HARVEST
What: Street festival with hayrides, fall activities and foods and live entertainment
When: Oct 17 – 5:30pm
Where: Winter Springs Town Center
158 Tuskawilla Rd
Winter Springs
Cost: Free
VINYL LIVES
What: Gathering of record collectors, dealers, DJs and vinyl enthusiasts
When: Oct 18 – 10am
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: $3
Contact: 352-665-0259
PLAN AHEAD
“THE FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN DREAM” DISCUSSION
What: William Grieder a political journalist & author will lead the discussion
When: Oct 22 – 8 – 9:30pm
Where: Rollins College Bush Auditorium
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-646-2203
“THE 21ST CENTURY: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM” SYMPOSIUM
What: 3 panels & discussion presented by the Winter Park Institute
When: Oct 23
9 – 10:30am – “Politics and the Economy” with William
Grieder, Leah Nedderman & Anya Kamentez
11am – 12:30pm – “The Human Environment” with
Christopher Leinberger, Mark Jerome Walters & Jerome
Ringo
2 – 3:30pm – “The Natural World” with Michael Cousteau,
Thane Maynard and John Cronin
Where: Rollins College Tiedke Concert Hall
1000 Holt Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-691-1995
FOUR THOUSAND YEARS OF ANDEAN GOLD: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL LECTURE
What: presented by Mark Aldenderfer & sponsored by UCF’s Anthropology Dept & the Central Florida Chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America
When: Oct 23 – 7pm
Where: University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Psychology Bldg – Rm 108
Orlando
Cost: Free – call for a parking pass & information
Contact: 407-823-6725
CHEERS TO CHARITIES
What: appetizers, entertainment & silent auction sponsored by the Orlando Junior Woman’s Club to benefit local charities
When: Oct 23 – 7 - 10pm
Where: Houlihan’s
9150 International Drive
Orlando
Cost: $15 advance; $20 at the door
Contact: 407-426-9642
FALL FEST - WINDERMERE
What: arts, crafts food, entertainment & bounce houses
When: Oct 24 – 9am - 4pm
Where: Downtown Windermere
Main St between 5th & 6th
Windermere
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-876-0270
FALL FEST – WEKIWA SPRINGS STATE PARK
What: with games & environmental exhibits by Wekiwa Wilderness Trust
When: Oct 24 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka
Cost: $6 per car
Contact: 407-884-2006
FINDING MONEY FOR YOUR EDUCATION
What: learn how to obtain financial aid for studies using resources available OCLS’ Foundation Center Cooperating Collection
When: Oct 24 – 10am
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7480
4TH ANNUAL NURTURE THE NATIONS
What: international food & wine tasting, entertainment, auction, guest speakers
When: Oct 24 – 5:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Mennello Museum of Art
900 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $15 students & UNA members; $25 non members
Contact: 407-832-1777
11TH ANNUAL MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK
What: 5K walk sponsored by the American Cancer Society of Metro Orlando
When: Oct 31 – 8am – registration 7am
Where: Lake Eola Park
1 N Rosalind Ave.
Orlando
Contact: 407-843-8680
JOB FAIR
What: over 70 employers – bring resumes & dress professionally
When: Nov 4 – noon - 4pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-834-4022
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