A Sweet Valentine’s Event Guide for Central Florida Families

My Central Florida Family 1/19 7:13A Brandi Zrallack

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Touch-A-Truck Events Roll Into Central Florida for Spring 2026

My Central Florida Family 1/19 6:47A Brandi Zrallack

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ILLUMINATE – A Lantern Festival Brings a Brighter Start to 2026 at Aquatica Orlando

My Central Florida Family 1/19 6:02A Brandi Zrallack

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Hannah’s Closet Children’s Consignment Sale Is Back in Winter Park This January

My Central Florida Family 1/19 5:31A Brandi Zrallack

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Florida Residents Can Save Big With Fun Spot America’s Weekday Special

My Central Florida Family 1/19 5:19A Brandi Zrallack

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Your Guide to the 2026 Children’s Gasparilla in Tampa: Dates, Events, and Fun for Central Florida...

My Central Florida Family 1/19 3:47A Brandi Zrallack

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Central Florida Consignment Sales: Score Big on Gently Used Finds for the Whole Family!

My Central Florida Family 1/18 6:57P Brandi Zrallack

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Arts changes, cancellations include Renée Fleming, plays

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/16 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

We have some arts schedule changes to report, so get out your erasers if you keep an old-school calendar, or hover your finger over the delete button on your keyboard. First up, and most significant in terms of the number of people affected,...

A week of musical history and magnificent maestros | Reviews

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/15 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

It was a banner week for music lovers, with two special programs this week from two of Central Florida s signature arts organizations. Tuesday brought Potsdam, a music and history event that was part...

Universal Mardi Gras 2026 Returns with Concerts, Cuisine & Carnaval Fun

My Central Florida Family 1/14 2:22A Brandi Zrallack

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At the Dr. Phillips Center, a really big day for music

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/11 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

Looking at a single day of the calendar demonstrates the impact that the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has had on our arts scene. The date in question is Jan. 16, a red-letter day for...

Beyond the Parks: Your Guide to Orlando Family Weekend Activities (Jan 9–11, 2026)

Orlando Family Fun Magazine 1/7 1:31A Karl Moranette

When people think of Orlando in January, they usually imagine shorter lines at the big theme parks. However, local families... The post Beyond the Parks: Your Guide to Orlando Family Weekend Activities (Jan 9–11, 2026) appeared first on Orlando...

January brings art, showtunes, Jon Bennett and the art of the tease

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 1/4 10:00P Matthew J. Palm

January on the Central Florida arts scene is anchored by Orlando Fringe s Winter Mini-Fest at the start of the month (Jan. 7-11) and the Zora! festival celebrating the legacy of Eatonville author Zora...

AMC Theatres 50% Off Tuesdays & Wednesdays: What Central Florida Families Need to Know

My Central Florida Family 1/4 12:05A Brandi Zrallack

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Just Salad offers ‘resolutionaries’ fab fast-casual options | Review

Orlando Sentinel (Soundboard) 12/31 10:00P Amy Drew Thompson

Some months ago, I was sitting in my car at a red light. My mom, beside me in the passenger seat, was observing her surroundings. Just Salad , she said, noting a newish fast-casual in the shopping...