Hitting the town 🎨

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

This past weekend was one of the busiest I’ve had in a LONG time 😩.

I went to the Orange County Convention Center for the first time to see my sister’s volleyball tournament (that place is INSANELY huge, like, I had no idea), went to a friend’s birthday party and then celebrated my friend’s engagement! It was so much fun!

But, as the title suggests, we’re hitting the town.

Here’s what’s happening this weekend !!! ⤵️

A huuuuuuge art fest is just days away 🖌️.

Over 55,000 people are anticipated to visit downtown Sanford this weekend for the 13th annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts.

Besides seeing over 150 art exhibitors, you can check out live music, a culinary arts food court and arts demonstrations.

Click here to learn more.

It’s time for the annual Paws for Peace Walk!

This weekend, Harbor House is hosting the Paws for Peace Walk at Blue Jacket Park. Since 2012, Harbor House has helped hundreds of pets escape dangerous domestic violence situations with their owners through a special kennel on the Harbor House campus.

AND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

News 6 is teaming up with Harbor House TODAY, Thursday, for a Paws for Peace phone bank to benefit the shelter. Those who want to donate can call 888-436-6665.

Learn more about the event and the phone bank by clicking here.

Other happenings:

🤤 Berries, berries ... and more berries: If you’re a big blueberry fan, this is for you! The Mount Dora Blueberry Festival is serving it UP with fresh berries, crafters, live music and fun. Click here to check out other activities and parking information.

🎵 Puerto Rican Parade & Festival! Downtown Orlando is transforming this weekend as the annual Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival returns, with exhibitors, artists and delicious food. Click here for more info.

🦐 Seafood lovers, heads up: The free annual Crab & Seafood Festival returns to Daytona Beach with live music, arts & crafts and, of course, all the seafood. Click here for the hours.

💎 Fine art and jewelry: Looking for the finest? There will be over 200 booths at this weekend’s Melbourne Art Festival. Here’s more.

👵 Catch your favorite nanny, ‘Mrs. Doubtfire,’ in downtown Orlando: Who doesn’t love a good musical? And yes, it’s based off the Robin Williams favorite. This weekend is the last weekend for the show’s run at Dr. Phillips Center. Click here to learn more about the actors and check out tickets.

That’s all from me!

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

- Brenda