Finally! 🌅

Is it just me or did January just feel like it lasted 47 years?

Hi, friends! It’s Brenda, back in your inbox for all the Central Florida Happenings.

I’m so glad it’s February. Lots of exciting things are happening! From annual festivals to events (hello, Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl), there is something I think we can all enjoy 😉.

What are you looking forward to? Let me know!

In the meantime, here’s what’s happening this weekend ⤵️

Shows, a 7-foot-tall robot and strawberries 🤖🍓.

What do they have in common? They’re all going to be at the Space Coast Strawberry Festival this weekend!

The festival will have live shows, ranging from animals to a “Survivor” meets “Gilligan’s Island” event. You can pick your own strawberries, listen to live music and children can enjoy a fun zone with a corn pit and more.

Back to that robot ... apparently he sings, he interacts and is very funny. If that doesn’t intrigue you, I’m not sure what else will 🤭.

Click here to learn more about the events and what to do with the strawberries if you do end up going picking!

Looking for fun? The Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival is in town 🎡.

There are going to be tons of rides to choose from, including a couple of new attractions for this year.

And of course, what’s a carnival without food? Take your pick, from funnel cakes to cotton candy to pizza and more 🤤.

Click here for dates and for a breakdown of the types of rides you can check out.

Other happenings:

🌟 Spend a night ‘Under the Stars:’ Nighttime views of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex are typically reserved for late-night rocket launches. However, guests can explore attractions for an after-hours event called “Kennedy Under the Stars.” Here’s what I’m talking about.

🧘🏻 Raps & Yoga Mats: Want to win tickets to see the Drake and J. Cole concert this weekend? Now’s your chance at this free Orlando yoga event. Click here to learn more and get your tickets!

🎨 Artsy weekend: The Mount Dora Arts Festival will transform the downtown streets into an art lover’s dream. Over 300 artists will showcase their work, from painting to sculptures to jewelry and more. Click here to learn more.

🦸‍♀️ Have no fear, MegaCon is here: One of the largest conventions in the southeast U.S. returns this weekend at the Orange County Convention Center. The convention showcases fans and pop culture, from sci-fi and fantasy to anime and video games to comic books and cosplay. Tickets are still available - click here to learn more and to check out which stars are going to be there.

🗡️ Last chance: If you’ve been wondering whether to go to the Brevard Renaissance Fair, your time is running out. The last weekend for the fair is here! Click here to check it out (this weekend’s theme is Beerfest, if that helps you decide).

That’s all from me!

I hope everyone has a great weekend, and I’ll catch you all next week.

- Brenda