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!
ART & LITERATURE
ROMANCING THE HOLIDAYS
What: book sale & signing by 22 Florida romance authors
When: Nov 7 – 2 - 5pm
Where: Altamonte Mall
451 E. Altamonte Dr
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-422-1540
THEATER & MOVIES
2009 ORLANDO FILM FESTIVAL
What: Screenings of independent, children's and short films, often with filmmaker Q&As.
When: Nov 4 – 8 – various times
Where: Plaza Cinema Café
155 S. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: various prices
Contact: 321-558-2878
FLORIDA REEL FILM FESTIVAL
What: screenings of original works by emerging filmmakers
When: Nov 5 – 5pm
6th – 2 – 9:30pm
7th – 2 – 11pm
Where: New Concept Art Gallery
11229 E. Colonial Dr. – Ste. 105
Orlando
Cost: Free - $1
Contact: 407-429-4721
POPCORN FLICKS
What: outdoor screening of The Land Before Time
When: Nov 5 – 7pm
Where: Central Park Stage
Park Avenue
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-599-3334
DATE NIGHT AT THE GARDENS
What: outdoor screening of Footloose; bring lawn chairs, picnic basket, blanket, etc.
When: Nov 6 – 8:30pm – gates open at 6pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: $7 adult; $2 children
Contact: 407-246-2620
MUSIC
JAZZED IN SANFORD
What: concert
When: Nov 7 – 4 - 7pm
Where: Magnolia Square
200 S. Magnoia Ave.
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-688-5004
CHILDREN
FUZZY FREAK SHOW
What: A story about a circus of kittens and fluffy acrobats performed by hand puppets
When: Nov 4 – 8 – various times
Where: Altamonte Mall
451 E. Altamonte Dr.
Altamonte Springs
Cost: $5
Contact: 407-834-8757
VETERANS DAY
VETERANS DAY PARADE
What: marching bands & floats
When: Nov 11 – 10am
Where: Downtown Orlando
Livingston & Orange to left on Central & left on Rosalind ending at Livingston
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-3720
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
What: lunch will be served after the ceremony honoring our veterans
When: Nov 11 – 11am
Where: Starke Lake Gazebo
125 N. Lakeshore Dr.
Ocoee
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-905-3100
HEALTH
HEALTH FAIR
What: health care vendors, classic car show & music
When: Nov 7 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Palm Garden of Orlando
654 N. Econlockhatchee Trl
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-273-6158
NATURE
ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURE – SCOTT MARLOWE
What: discussion of cryptozoology and paleontology analyzing accounts of strange animal encounters
When: Nov 12 - 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 321-948-3994
FOOD, BEER & WINE
12TH ANNUAL TASTE OF MAITLAND
What: food & beverage vendors from area restaurants with live music
When: Nov 9 – 5:30 - 8pm
Where: Lake Lily Park
840 Lake Lily Drive
Maitland
Cost: $12 advance; $15 at the gate; children 3-12 - ½ price
Contact: 407-644-0741
FUNDRAISERS
GO FLY A KITE!
What: Participants build kites to benefit the International Measles Initiative
When: Nov 7 – noon - 6pm
Where: Austin’s Coffee
929 W. Fairbanks Ave
Winter Park
Cost: donation
Contact: 407-975-3664
CASINO NIGHT BENEFITTING AUTISM SPEAKS
What: presented by the Orlando Regional Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors
When: Nov 7 – 7pm
Where: Seminole Harley-Davidson Buell
620 Hickman Circle
Sanford
Cost: $30 per person; $50 per couple
Contact: 407-968-1224
ETC.
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
CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATIONAL/GLOBAL SECURITY
What: Speakers and panelists discuss the relationship between global warming and security issues
When: Nov 5 – 9am - 2pm
Where: University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-823-5126
23RD ANNUAL AIA ORLANDO POWWOW
What: Native American celebration with dancing, entertainment & art
When: Nov 6 - 7 – 10am - 10pm
8th – 10am – 5pm
Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds
4603 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando
Cost: $6 adults; $4 students & military; $3 seniors & children
Contact: 407-327-8207
ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE
What: 20+ vendors of antiques, jewelry & collectibles
When: Nov 7 – 9am - 4pm
8th – 11am – 4pm
Where: Women’s Club of Winter Park
419 S. Interlachen Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: $5 – good for both days
Contact: 407-644-2237
LAKE MARY-HEATHROW FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
What: More than 200 artists exhibit works, plus a juried art show and the festival's classic car show, music and entertainment
When: Nov 7 – 9am - 5pm
8th – 10am – 5pm
Where: Oval Park
W. Lake Mary Blvd & International Pkwy
Lake Mary
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-444-0484
FALL FIESTA IN THE PARK
What: More than 600 arts and crafts vendors display their works at the two-day event with music, food, activities and demonstrations
When: Nov 7 - 8 – 10am - 5pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
N. Rosalind & E Washington
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-649-3152
FAMILY FUN SHOP: FLORIDA NATIVES
What: The Central Florida Zoo brings some native animals and explains why their habitats are important
When: Nov 7 –10am - noon
Where: Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando
Cost: $7
Contact: 407-836-8500
FAMILY FUN KITE FESTIVAL
What: with rides and entertainment
When: Nov 7 –10am - 2pm
Where: Blanchard Park
2451 N. Dean Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-836-6249
CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
What: exotic & collector car show
When: Nov 8 –10am - 5pm
Where: Downtown Winter Park
Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-649-9190
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS HISPANIC FESTIVAL
What: Celebrating Hispanic culture with art, dance and music peformances and cuisine
When: Nov 8 – noon - 6pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
SHAPING HOLOCAUST MEMORY: THE 2ND & 3RD GENERATIONS RESPOND
What: Alan L. Berger, Director of Holocaust and Judaic Studies at Florida Atlantic University, presents his address in commemoration of the Kristallnacht
When: Nov 8 – 4pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
PLAN AHEAD
10TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ART SALE
What: photography, ceramics, painting, drawings, jewelry & sculptures
When: Nov 14 – 9am - 5pm
15th – 11am – 4pm
Where: Crealde School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-671-1886
PLANT AND CRAFT SALE
What: lunch and refreshments available
When: Nov 14 –9am - 3pm
Where: Orlando Garden Club
710 E. Rollins St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-422-6284
BROMELIAD SHOW & SALE
What: seminars & hourly raffles
When: Nov 14 – 9am - 4pm
Where: Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
5445 Forbes Place
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-348-2139
OWL FEST
What: hooting contest, face painting, crafts, live music, bounce house & flight demonstrations
When: Nov 14 –10am - 3pm
Where: Avian Reconditioning Center
323 W. Lester Rd
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-461-1056
ORLANDO FOOD & WINE FEST
What: over 35 restaurants represented – food, wine & music
When: Nov 14 – noon - 9pm
15th – noon – 6pm
Where: Lake Eola & Robinson St.
Orlando
Cost: advance - $15 2-day pass; $10 day pass; $15 day of the event; food & beverages $2 - $6
Contact: www.OrlandoFoodandWineFest.com
FAMILY FESTIVAL
What: arts, crafts, food, inflatables, toddler area & entertainment
When: Nov 15 – 10am - 5pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-0923
ORANGE AUDUBON PROGRAM – BRINGING BACK THE INDIGO SNAKE
What: by Fred Antonio
When: Nov 19 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-5742
BIRDING WALK
What: 2 mile hike – bring lunch, drink & birding gear
When: Nov 21 – 8:40am at the tram stop in parking lot on Magnolia Homes Rd.
Where: Lake Lotus Park
1153 Lake Lotus Park Rd
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-851-5416
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