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Greater Orlando Antiques Festival

The Greater Orlando Coin Show, Antiquarian Book Fair, and Antique Festival will be held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds from 9am to 6pm on Saturday, November 10, and from 10am to 4:30pm on Sunday, November 11. The Fairgrounds are located … Continue reading →

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Holiday Open House at Lakeridge Winery

Celebrate the holiday season with hot mulled wine, local artists and crafters, live music, refreshments, and free tours and tastings at the 21st Annual Holiday Open House at Lakeridge Winery in Clermont. The schedule is 10am-5pm on Friday and Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Dragon Boat Festival October 20

The Walgreens International Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Downtown Disney West Side on Saturday, October 20. Recreational and competitive teams from throughout North America will be on hand to participate in this 5th annual event. Each team consists … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

October 11 is Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day. What else is there to say? Grab your teddy bear and go to work.

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St. Cloud Church Hosting Fall Festival

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in St. Cloud will hold its annual Fall Festival November 8-11 on Brown Chapel Road in St. Cloud. The event will feature a midway, rides, games and food. Admission is free. It’s open 6-10pm on … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

October 10 is National Angel Food Cake Day. We have no idea how this one began, but enjoying a piece of angel food cake is a great way to spend today.

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Lake Mary – Heathrow Festival of the Arts is November 3&4

A world-class juried art show with up to 200 artists will be presented in Lake Mary-Heathrow on Saturday and Sunday, November 3-4. The 26th Anniversary Festival of the Arts features paintings, graphics & drawings, photography, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewelry, wood, … Continue reading →

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Osceola Arts Center Announces 2012-13 Season

The Osceola Center for the Arts in Kissimmee has announced its 2012-13 Broadway Series that begins October 12 with a production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” The play runs through October 28 with performances at 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

October 9 is Fire Prevention Day. The date is related to the Great Chicago Fire started by Mrs. O’Leary’s cow when the cow allegedly kicked over a lamp in the barn on October 8, 1871 and the fire continued for … Continue reading →

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Half-Price Tickets on Legoland’s Birthday

On Monday, October 15, Legoland Florida will be one year old and to celebrate its anniversary, the park will offer half price tickets that must be purchased on line before the 15th at http://www.florida.legoland.com/firstbirthday and used only on that day. … Continue reading →

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