Hey Orlando! What are you going to do this weekend? If you need help deciding, how about going to see 11 short films for only $5? Or a free concert over breakfast? Grab some friends for dinner under the stars with the Food Trucks! There are lots of ways to have fun this weekend without spending a lot of money….try one and let us know how it was!
Summer Rewind: Love Your Shorts Film Festival Screenings
- Friday, August 24th
- 8 p.m.
- Tickets $5
- Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
- 203 S. Magnolia Ave. , Sanford , FL , 32771
- More Info: 407-321-8111
The Love Your Shorts Film Festival Summer Rewind will feature a variety of movies that were screened at the festival in February. There will be 11 shorts, each under 30 minutes. They were chosen from all categories, comedy, drama, animation, documentary, sci-fi/horror, Florida Flavor, and “E” for Everyone. Tickets and film descriptions can be found online.
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Sanford Art Walk
- Friday, August 24th
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Downtown Sanford
- First Street, Sanford, FL 32771
- More Info: 407-323-2774
The Sanford Art Walk is a stroll through the art venues of historic downtown Sanford. Come join the fun on the fourth Friday of each month beginning at 6:00PM, as we feature Central Florida artists in a gallery setting. Mingle with the artists as you enjoy live music, food and lots of ART! The event is open to the public and admission is free.
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Family Night on the Patio
- Friday, August 25
- 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Waterford Lakes Town Center
- 413 N. Alafaya Trail , Orlando , FL , 32828
- More Info: 407-737-2866
Every Friday evening, shoppers can enjoy free music and games under the stars with family and friends at Waterford Lakes Town Center’s “Family Night on the Patio” event, featuring music provided by DJ Laurie.
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Eola Sunday Market
- Sunday, August 26th
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Lake Eola Park
- 101 N. Rosalind Ave. , Orlando , FL , 32801
- More Info: 407-246-4485
The Eola Sunday Market is a pet-friendly, weekly farmers’ market with crafts, food, jewelry, plants, produce vendors and live entertainment. Enjoy Live music, wine and beer garden, and local art. Leashed pets welcome.
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Coliseum of Comics Kids’ Comic Literacy Course
- Sundays : 1 p.m. (ends August 26th)
- Coliseum of Comics
- 4672 Millenia Plaza Way , Orlando , FL , 32839
- More Info: 407-363-7676
Free Comic book crash courses, featuring a different focus each week. The course will spotlight characters like Superman and Spider-Man as well as iconic writers Stan Lee, Alan Moore, and Grant Morrison (surprisingly, no Mark Waid). During each session, Weil has activities planned to help educate kids on the week’s topic while also utilizing the Millenia store’s extensive collection of back issues to showcase the best of the best. Since the course works best with active participation, encourage anyone with boys & girls who may be interested in learning more about comics to come out.
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Family Breakfast with Mr. Richard @ Chick Fil-A
- Saturday, August 25th
- 9:30 A.M.
- Chick-fil-A
- 2885 S. Orange Ave. , Orlando , FL , 32806
- More Info: 407-423-4933
Come out for a free concert with Mr. Richard while enjoying breakfast at Chick Fil-A.
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Pinocchio
- Friday 10:30, 1:30 & 4:30
- Saturday & Sunday 12:30, 2:45 & 5:00
- $6
- Pinocchio’s Marionette Theater
- 451 E. Altamonte Drive , Altamonte Springs , FL , 32701
- More Info: 407-834-8757
Bring your children to enjoy the string puppet musical production of the classic fairy tale Pinocchio. Pinocchio’s Marionette Theater is located inside the Altamonte mall.
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Food Truck Bazaar
- Sunday, August 26th
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Avalon Park
- 13001 Founder’s Square Drive, Orlando, FL 32828
Gather your family and friends, some lawn chairs or a blanket, and get ready to enjoy some gourmet food that just happens to be made in a truck! The Food Truck Bazaar was the first of this new phenomenon, and there is a reason why so many are jumping on the bandwagon! Go find out why!
