THINGS TO DO

A staycation is the perfect way to mentally check out of daily life, but in a way that allows you to recharge and get back to life in the short time you have.

Whether you’re a book lover or, perhaps, you don’t have much time or interest in reading, there are various other beneficial things you can access with a library card.

The Central Florida Community Arts Big Band has just released tickets for Ghoulish Grooves, its first-ever Halloween-themed concert.

Get ready to throw on your bell bottoms and tie-dye T-shirts, because the Woodstock Pub Crawl is returning to downtown Melbourne on Aug. 26.

We’ve rounded up the coolest and wettest parks to spend your day at in Orlando.

Icon Park in Orlando will be launching a festival fit for all foodies.

We’re a good way into summer break, which means some of the kiddos might be starting to get a little restless.

Visit Orlando’s annual Magical Dining Month is back, giving foodies the chance to eat three-course meals at some of the area’s best restaurants for $40-$60 per person.

There are countless summer activities to get into, but if you’re a craft lover, perhaps you’re seeking out something to hone your skills, or maybe even work on perfecting them, and to be part of something bigger.

Son and Daughter Day is celebrated on Aug. 11, and it is the perfect reminder for parents to spend some quality time with their children.

Raise the woof and have a paw-tea with your real best friend (your dog) on National Spoil Your Dog Day.

As home of home of the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral can look to promote space history and knowledge.

When Katerina Fedotov’s son was a toddler, she was spending hundreds of dollars trying to find activities he would like.

Cooking your own meal while eating out sounds a little unusual, but many find it can turn a night out into a fun dining experience.

Whether you want to become a wine expert or try something new, here is a list of wineries and tasting rooms around Orlando where you can find local, ethically sourced, quality wine.

Floridians can enjoy the workout too, so here is a list of goat yoga places in Central Florida.

Orlando is full of more fun things to do than just going to theme parks; for those looking for a more ‘hands-on’ kind of thrill, the City Beautiful has an assortment of rock-climbing centers where visitors can scratch that bouldering, belaying or scrambling itch.

In this ever-evolving world we live in, safe to say, probably no one even knows what our kids will be doing when it’s time for them to get jobs and “make it” in the career world.

Whether you love taking pictures or admiring art, we have compiled a list of murals around Central Florida.

Whether you want try something new or just relieve some stress, now you can enjoy axe-throwing all around Central Florida.

I love Detroit. As someone who no longer has the pleasure of living in the area, people are sometimes surprised to hear that -- how much I love the region, that is; but it’s one of those “IYKYK” things. Anyone who has spent substantial time in the Detroit area knows, this area is such a gem.

Looking to add some art and culture to your life in the next month or so? This event is exactly what you need.

The studio offers beginner and advanced salsa, bachata and hip hop classes to kids, teens and adults, as well as advanced contemporary levels.

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.

A big part of the Latino and Hispanic communities are celebrities making an impact worldwide, showcasing not just their talents but their roots as well.

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

To whoever decided it’s OK to eat breakfast and drink at the same time: We applaud you.

There seems to be a buzz in the air -- on social media and in person, more and more people are chatting about the places they’ll go, now that the COVID-19 vaccine is readily available and the world of travel is reopening to the masses.

Whether you’re trying to save money or you simply don’t have much of it right now, there are still so many ways you can honor your mom on Mother’s Day.

Staying in this year for Valentine’s Day? You can still make the holiday memorable! Sometimes, a night in can be just as fun, if not more fun, than hitting the town.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – More than 100 playgrounds throughout Orange County will reopen this weekend after closing nearly six months ago due to the coronavirus pandemic, Mayor Jerry Demings announced. Extra cleaning and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be in place when 108 playgrounds reopen on Saturday. For months, the fitness stations around Orlando parks have been roped off or covered in plastic to prevent people from using them. No more than 10 children can be on the playground at any given time in Orange County and masks will be required at all recreation facilities throughout the county. Demings said the decision to reopen the playgrounds, which have been closed since March, was made after the county has reported fewer COVID-19 cases in the last several weeks.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando will welcome a one-of-a-kind exhibit this summer at the Orlando Science Center featuring artifacts from the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. “It’s a very unique exhibit because it is a very exclusive tour,” Orlando Science Center vice president of marketing Jeff Stanford said. The Orlando Science Center set up a replica of a volcano just outside Orlando City Hall. A volcano replica will erupt outside Orlando City Hall March 5-9 generating buzz for "Pompeii: The Immortal City" exhibit coming to the Orlando Science Center. Pompeii: The Immortal City opens June 6 at the Orlando Science Center.