EVENTS

With the calendar flipping to December, holiday events are in full swing.

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Orlando will be hosting free, family-friendly activities, events and spectacles throughout November and December.

One way to prepare for the large food intake on Thanksgiving is to get out and get active before you find yourself in a turkey coma.

Mother put in unenviable position to ration holiday time between bickering daughters.

For the entire month of November, Gatorland is offering veterans as well as active and retired military free admission to its park.

A wide range of outdoor festivals are popping up across our area on Saturday.

Orlando’s Spooky Empire convention is getting a one-of-a-kind animal experience.

The F-22 Raptor Demo Team has been added to this weekend’s Orlando Air & Space Show performer lineup. The show is scheduled for October 16-17 at Orlando Sanford International Airport.

Unsanctioned events like the Truck Meet have brought in big business for Volusia County but they've also caused big problems for law enforcement.

This weekend, Orlando will host its annual LGBTQ festival that celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary and queer social and self-acceptance.

A holly, jolly sleigh-full of holiday cheer is set for Gaylord Palms Resort with a host of special events and activities set to be unwrapped this Christmas season.

The Crayola Experience at the Florida Mall has brought back its Screamin’ Green Hauntween event, which runs through Oct. 31.

Those in the area still looking for ideas how to improve their home and garden decor will have a terrific opportunity from Oct. 8-10. And the best part is that it will be free.

Looking for a place in Central Florida to enjoy the fall festivities? Say no more. We've compiled a list of some of the best pumpkin patches for this fall season.

It’s time to start thinking about Oktoberfest and how you’re going to celebrate.

Music, food, fun: events and activities happening around Central Florida to celebrate Latin and Hispanic cultures

These delicious and doable recipes will feed your costumed crowd before they head out for an evening of fun.

Orlando Science Center announced that patrons can purchase discounted tickets on Sunday for $10, all ages included.

Want to get out this weekend enjoy all that Central Florida has to offer? Well, there’s a little bit for everyone.

Halloween Horror Nights opened for its 30th year to some terrifying screams Friday night at Universal Orlando Resort.

Gaylord Palms Resort is bringing back its popular family friendly Halloween event Goblins & Giggles Weekends.

Kick off your Labor Day weekend with these fun events Friday night around Central Florida.

Head out to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens for a night of family friendly fun.

Gaza’s story can be seen through the prism of Zaki and Jawaher Nassir, their family and their neighbors in the town of Beit Hanoun

If you want to get in a good sweat, not just by standing outside, there’s plenty of fun and unique workout options available this weekend.

Saturday, Aug. 12 is World Honey Bee Day. It’s a day to recognize the benefits and environmental needs of honey bees.

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern formally apologized for a racially charged part of the nation’s history, known as the Dawn Raids

In the harsh conditions above the Arctic Circle, it’s hard for people to hear your screams.

Three Orlando-area events taking place Saturday are offering 2,500 backpacks to those in need ahead of the upcoming school year.

Start your weekend days off with a trip to the farmers market.

Reuters/Mikhail KlimentyevFor years, there have been whispers that the Russian government holds compromising materials on Donald Trump. Now, an alleged leak from the heart of the Kremlin appears to show them boasting about kompromat.The supposed leak obtained by The Guardian reportedly states that President Vladimir Putin personally approved a nefarious plan to throw Russia’s support behind Trump’s 2016 campaign. The document states that Putin, his spy chiefs, and top ministers agreed that a vic

Ivy and evil awaken in SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream haunted house.

As more Americans get vaccinated during the coronavirus pandemic, more events are happening around Central Florida.

Reader asked to buy “bathing dress” and other modest clothes after conservative relatives join planned vacation.

On Capitol Hill, the House is expected to vote on a measure to establish a select committee to probe the violent Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

The Arizona Republican attended a February event with the group, America First, and appeared to defend the fundraiser in a tweet.

Mermaids are making a splash at Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

The family-favorite show, Disney on Ice, is returning to Orlando’s Amway Center this fall with an all-new story called “Mickey’s Search Party.”

Boris Johnson says it is "appropriate" for UK warships to sail through disputed waters around Crimea.

One nightclub owner has been closed since March last year and now has to cancel a full diary of events planned over the next few weeks.

Daytona Beach city leaders said the Truck Meet crowds were out of hand, with many attendees completely disregarding traffic laws and noise ordinances.

Trucks could be seen all along Daytona Beach on Friday, signaling that the annual Daytona Truck Meet is underway.

Mark your calendars: Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is coming.

13 million people in Ho Chi Minh will be tested and new social distancing rules have been imposed.

The five honorees are in Washington this week for celebration of the performing arts.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Electric Ocean shimmers with new offerings on May 28.

When is the last time you went to Palm Beach County? It’s really only a short drive from Orlando.

Jeep Beach is back in Daytona Beach this year after it was canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Country music superstar Kane Brown's new Blessed & Free North American Tour will make a stop in Orlando in 2021, the Amway Center announced.

The Electric Daisy Carnival set to take place in Orlando in 2020 was just one of many events cancel due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the time the 2020 event was canceled, organizers hoped for its return in 2021, and it looks like it’s happening. ❤️✨ Sign up for early access.😎👉 edcorlando.com/waitlist Posted by Pasquale Rotella on Sunday, March 28, 2021Tinker Field will light up and pulse with dance music from Nov. 12-14, 2021. According to the event’s website, presale tickets are already sold out, but those wanting to still attend can put their name on a waitlist here. Full Screen 1 / 64It is not known if capacity will be limited and social distancing enforced, as information on the event website is limited.

WINTER PARK, Fla. – As the coronavirus pandemic continues, yet another event has been called off: the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Winter Park. City officials announced in a tweet on Wednesday that the parade committee canceled the celebration, typically held on Park Avenue on the first Sunday of March. [TRENDING: Tiger Woods’ leg shattered in rollover crash | Orlando City player faces sex charge | Woman loses $100,000 to romance conman]Historically held on the first Sunday in March, the 2021 St. Patrick's Day Parade has been canceled by the decision of the committee. We look forward to bringing the luck of the Irish back to Park Avenue in 2022. 🍀 pic.twitter.com/rRGoDDgS34 — City of Winter Park (@WinterParkFla) February 24, 2021Officials said they hope the event returns in 2022.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla – Legoland Florida Resort is set to begin its all-new PirateFest Weekends Friday. The performer, originally from Sarasota, will perform an epic high-wire walk nearly 600 feet cross the skies of the theme park. AdNew this year is Brickbeard’s Watersports Stunt Show. Some foods being offered during PirateFest Weekends include sunken ship Funnel cakes, buried treasure mac’n’cheese, peg leg barrrgh-BQ wings and alligator bites. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops newsletter, sent every Friday morning.

ORLANDO, Fla – SeaWorld Orlando is adding a bit of the Big Easy to its Seven Seas Food Festival. For a limited time this month, guests can taste some of the delicious flavors of Mardi Gras and hear some live music. [TRENDING: Man in Capitol riot arrested at Orlando airport | Tom Brady throws Lombardi Trophy | How to get the vaccine in Fla.]AdSeaWorld’s Mardi Gras event is happening during the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Feb. 12-16 and 19-21. The Seven Seas Food Festival event allows guests to try more than 200 unique flavors, including dozens of food dishes, craft beers, wines and spirits throughout the theme park. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops newsletter, sent every Friday morning.

Something else that sticks out this year is the Mardi Gras Tribute Store. Universal Orlando Tribute Store. AdMaps inside the Universal Orlando Tribute Store (McReynolds)The hallway escorts guests into the pirate’s waterfront warehouse. Universal Orlando Tribute Store (Universal Orlando)The Tribute Store ends with a tour of the Bayou. Food inside the Universal Orlando Tribute Store (McReynolds)Another popular favorite for children and adults alike are the shipwrecked sour gummy pirate skulls, which move when they’re displayed.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. The Osceola County Fair is back, and it will run from Feb. 12 to Feb. 21 at Osceola Heritage Park. This marks the 77th year of the fair. To learn more, watch the video, above, or check out the fair’s website.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Comic book and movie fans will have to adjust some plans as MegaCon Orlando recently announced it’s pushing its event back a few months. Initially scheduled for March 2021, event organizers announced Wednesday MegaCon will now take place in August. However, your friendly neighborhood MEGACON Orlando squad also secured back-up dates, just in case. For hotel reservations, MegaCon says ticketholders who have reserved rooms with one of their partnering hotels should contact them regarding personal plans. Until then, stay tuned for exciting updates as we work hard to put together an amazing show for you,” event organizers said.

Orlando’s Harry P. Leu Gardens is set to welcome back it’s prehistoric event, Dinosaur Invasion. “He meticulously crafts each dinosaur for authenticity creating one of the most prominent dinosaur exhibits in the United States,” the website said. Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 9 2017 Dinosaur Invasion at Leu GardensOfficials plan to begin installing the prehistoric reptiles beginning next week. General admission for Dinosaur Invasion costs $10 per adult and $5 for children ages 4-17. Click here to learn more about Dinosaur Invasion.

DETROIT – When one thinks of the opera, images of a parking garage are unlikely to come to mind, but some unexpected creativity during the pandemic allowed people to experience the opera from their vehicle. This proves it: When you can’t pack people into a theater, you find another way to perform. Michigan Opera Theatre opened its season in late December this way. Each act performed on a different level of the opera house garage. Watch nextREAD: Michigan Opera Theatre names Yuval Sharon new artistic director

In-person events will return once it's safe, but this year has shown the benefits of digital offerings. The space was designed specifically for hybrid events and can be used in collaboration with other OCCC venues, including the Linda W. Chapin Theatre and the Destination Lounge. The San Diego Convention Center has a section of its website dedicated to hybrid events where it promotes its numerous on-site options for hybrid and virtual events.Even smaller venues are adding new technology to allow for hybrid events. The shift to fully virtual events has had dramatic impacts on industries reliant on in-person events. When the events industry came to a standstill earlier this year, de Freitas quickly shifted to virtual and hybrid events.

ORLANDO, Fla – The Orange County Convention Center is counting down the hours until it opens the Orlando Winterfest and Holiday Market. Kick up the Holiday Beat with Live Music at Winterfest! Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow! ❄️❄️❄️ Orlando Winterfest's snow zone will be FREE to all Winterfest guests.... Posted by Orlando Winterfest on Monday, November 23, 2020Orange County Convention Center officials say they’re committed to putting safety ahead of everything and have implemented a number of COVID-19 safety and health guidelines. The Orlando Winterfest and Holiday Market will run through Sunday, Dec. 6. and will be located in the OCCC West Concourse.

SANFORD, Fla. – For the first time, a popular stretch of downtown Sanford will allow shoppers to walk around with open containers on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 2 p.m. to midnight. It’s all part of a new push to entice customers to come back and safely shop this weekend. “We really wanted to give people lots of room to spread out to really social distance and shop on the sidewalk,” she said. Downtown Sanford (WKMG 2020)On Halloween, downtown Orlando enacted a similar setup, that ended up getting criticized for overcrowding. “We’re doing everything we can to let them know we’re here and we’re safe.”To learn more about Sanford’s Small Business Saturday, click here.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County Schools is sharing its plans for 2021 graduation ceremonies amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. [TRENDING: Disney World increasing capacity | 250,000 space fans to drive near Cape for launch | Meteor shower coming soon]The school district also livestreamed the graduations since fewer guests were allowed in due to COVID-19 restrictions. School district officials said the number of guests each 2021 graduate will be allowed to invite will depend on the CDC’s coronavirus guidelines at the time of the event. Before the coronavirus, the Ocean Center could hold 6,000 people for graduation. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

“He’s going around having events, big events — no masks, no protective gear, no precautions. Obama said of Trump during a drive-in rally with Biden on Saturday in Detroit. “That’s the difference between Joe Biden and Donald Trump right there. Trump cares about feeding his ego. Joe cares about keeping you safe and your family safe and getting this country moving again.”

If you’re hesitant about traditional trick-or-treating this year or just want a fun, candy-filled event to attend, Walmart is here to help. The retailer announced it is hosting free, drive-thru trick or treat events at several Central Florida stores ahead of Halloween. Walmart is transforming some of its store parking lots into “spooky street” where kids can have contact-free and socially distanced Halloween fun, according to a news release. [TRENDING: Trump holds rally in Sanford | Mystery space object may be old rocket | NFL coach: Virus outbreak shows who the ‘whiners are’]Families are invited to dress up for the drive-thru experience. These are the Central Florida Walmart locations that will host the event:Orlando Walmart Supercenter - Thursday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.8990 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando, FL, 32819Orlando Walmart Supercenter - Friday, Oct. 30 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.11930 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL, 32817Orlando Walmart Supercenter - Saturday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.11250 E Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, 32817

PORT ORANGE, Fla. Port Orange is the latest Central Florida city to call off its annual Fourth of July event in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The decision was made to postpone the event based on the reopening guidelines released by state and federal authorities, which wont allow for mass gatherings in the near future, a news release from city officials said. Florida is currently in full phase one of its three-phased plan to reopen the states economy. Details about when the event will take place were not immediately available but officials said they expect to hold it later this year. This was a tough decision to suspend our July 4th fireworks event at City Center," Mayor Don Burnette said.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. A large event that was set to take place at the Orange County Convention Center next month has been postponed amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. [PREVIOUS: Orange County Convention Center could host big event as early as next month]Since 1888, the AAU has prided itself on providing quality event participation opportunities to millions of athletes in a safe environment, said AAU President & CEO Dr. Roger J. Goudy. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to move the AAU Volleyball event to start July 14. Prior to Fridays announcement, convention center officials were moving forward with a plan to safely put on the large event. The rescheduled AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships event will begin July 14, according to the news release.