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Looking for entertainment that doesn’t cost a dime? ArtsFest, presented by United Arts of Central Florida, celebrates local arts and culture by hosting various events in the Central Florida area during the month of February.
Feed your family’s artistic spirit or discover a new curiosity by attending one of the 302 free cultural events including theater, dance, comedy, art and exhibition galleries, workshops, storytelling and much more. Some family-friendly events located close to Kissimmee or worth the drive downtown include:
- Osceola Arts Festival (Kissimmee): February 11 and 12, head to Valencia College and see over 150 artists from around the U.S.
- The Storyteller (International Drive – Orlando): February 18 and 25, celebrate diversity and learn about struggles and successes of African-Americans.
- SomeBunny Special Puppet Show (Downtown Orlando): February 21, join Miss Bunny on her forest adventure full of surprises, where kids learn that they are “SomeBunny Special” too.
- Tree of Light (Downtown Orlando): All month, 24 hours a day, interact with the Tree of Light, a tall sculpture made from recycled materials, and discover what happens once all the lights are on.
Keep in mind that some events do require a fee for parking. Click here for more information and a detailed schedule of non-ticketed events. (Although the ticket lottery has ended, more than 260 events are non-ticketed where you can just show up and enjoy.)
February 7th, 2012
Now in its seventh year, Otronicon, or the Orlando Electronic Interactive Entertainment Convention, at the Orlando Science Center, January 13-16, celebrates how video games, simulation and digital media impact the way we live by exploring the science, art and technology behind them. “Boot-up” for four days of video game-filled fun and play video games, from classic arcade games to the latest platforms, as well as experience virtual reality and real-world training simulators.
Providing more than just family entertainment, at Otronicon you can learn how video games and interactive technology contribute to advancements in health care, education, training and simulation. Meet creative professionals behind video game technology including EA SPORTS, Lockheed Martin, University of Central Florida, Florida Hospital and for the first time, Walt Disney World® Resort. Disney will be demonstrating how they use modeling and simulation to create some of the world’s most memorable attractions.
Jam in “Rock Band” onstage with the controls embedded in an actual drum kit, attend a workshop and learn how to create video games, control robots, challenge players to a round of laser tag, see a laser light show, explore the Orlando Science Center and much, much more! Otronicon, this year, is expected to be the biggest event yet. Take the whole family and have fun while learning on your Orlando vacation!
Admission to Otronicon is included in general admission to the Orlando Science Center which is $17 for adults and $12 for kids ages 3-11. Visit http://www.otronicon.org/for more information.
January 13th, 2012
For thrilling airplane action on your Central Florida vacation, experience Splash-In at Fantasy of Flight!
This fun Central Florida vacation event features:
- Water Landings & Takeoffs - performed by amphibious aircraft and seaplanes
- Special Aircraft Displays – like Kermit Weeks’ Short Sunderland and PBY Catalina
- Pilot Meet and Greets – including Fantasy of Flight pilot Grumman Duck
Splash-In at Fantasy of Flight “takes off” next Thursday, March 31st and is included in admission.
March 23rd, 2011
Celebrate Father’s Day on your Orlando vacation and receive free admission for dad at Fantasy of Flight!
Bring your father to Fantasy of Flight Thursday, June 17th through Sunday, June 20th and he’ll get in free when accompanied by a paying guest!
Fantasy of Flight features an aviation museum, aerial flight demonstrations of actual vintage aircraft, guided tours, flight simulators and more!
Plus, don’t miss special Father’s Day weekend events, including paper airplane activities Saturday and Sunday, June 19th and 20th – and radio-controlled aircraft demonstrations on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20th.
For a memorable Father’s Day on your Orlando vacation, visit Fantasy of Flight.
June 9th, 2010
Experience free arts and cultural events on your Orlando vacation at the United Arts of Central Florida’s ArtsFest 2010.
Presented by Bank of America, ArtsFest features over 200 free events spanning 75 different venues across the Orlando area.
Enjoy dance, art, music and drama, including the Orlando Museum of Art, the Mad Cow Theatre, the Orlando Ballet and more.
ArtsFest runs Friday, February 5th through Sunday February 14th. While admission is free, reservations are required at select events.
Add a little culture to your Orlando vacation – don’t miss ArtsFest 2010.
January 21st, 2010
Give Dad a Father’s Day he’ll remember forever – take him to Fantasy of Flight on your Orlando vacation.
At Fantasy of Flight, where the sky’s the limit for family fun, you’ll experience the history of aviation like never before.
Explore over 40 rare vintage aircraft on display in a three-hangar 1940′s-era art deco airport village plus enter a Realistic Immersion Environment where you can board an actual B-17 Flying Fortress!
Fantasy of Flight also features guided tours of aircraft restoration areas plus aerial flight demonstrations of actual vintage aircraft. There’s also a Tuskegee Airmen multimedia exhibit, combat flight simulator games, interactive flight learning experience stations and much more!
Father’s Day Special – FREE admission to all fathers June 18th through June 21st when accompanied by a paying guest!
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
June 16th, 2009
Journey to the past on your Orlando vacation – experience the history, the wonder and the beauty of the famous ocean liner Titanic at the newly reopened TITANIC The Experience on International Drive in Orlando Florida.
This brand new 20,000 square foot attraction features guided tours of the majestic ship led by famed Titanic crew and passengers such as Captain Smith, Molly Brown and others.
TITANIC also features these awe-inspiring spectacles:
- Full Scale recreations of her Grand Staircase, Verandah Café and more
- Authentic artifacts and historical treasures
- A NEW interactive ‘Dive Area’ and the “Captains Bridge”
Plus, there’s even movie memorabilia from James Cameron’s blockbuster film, Titanic!
Make your Orlando vacation truly unforgettable – visit TITANIC The Experience.
December 30th, 2008
Travel through a world of amazing spectacles, curious wonders and mysterious marvels at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando Odditorium.
Open all year round year from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, the tilted, “sinking” Odditorium on International Drive showcases a unique collection of strange artifacts, interactive oddities and optical illusions – all from the stories of world renowned adventurer and radio personality Robert Ripley.
Your self-guided journey begins with the “ghost” of Ripley himself welcoming you on your adventure! Highlights include a ¾ scale Rolls Royce made out of over 1 million matchsticks and a Van Gogh painting comprised of 3,000 postcards depicting Van Gogh’s paintings themselves! Plus, you’ll explore a world full of unique oddities like dinosaur bones, shrunken heads, Egyptian treasures – plus many more exciting curiosities. There’s even a billiard room where the balls roll up the table!
Believe it or not, you’ll have a great time at this wonderfully curious and fun attraction!
July 29th, 2008
July 10, 2008 Edition
by Rick E-Mouse
This week’s Disney vacation secret:
Ten Cool Things to Do
Near Walt Disney World
In addition to enjoying the magic of Walt Disney World’s theme parks, here’s some fun family attractions that’ll make your Disney vacation even cooler:
and…
July 10th, 2008
On your Orlando vacation, you’ll surely see many wonders. Theme parks. Dinner shows. Shopping, nightlife and all the other attractions that make Orlando the place to go on your vacation. You may even being staying at a luxurious vacation home.
But have you ever seen Orlando from a bird’s eye view?
Discover one of Orlando’s hidden gem attractions – Fantasy of Flight – where the sky really is the limit for fun! Featuring over 40 vintage and rare airplanes, air shows, guided tours, flight simulators and more – Fantasy of Flight is just “plane” fun!
To really make your vacation soar, you can take an unforgettable ride in a real biplane! Check out Waldo Wright’s Biplane Flying Service for more information.
May Month-Long Special for Florida Residents – Buy one full price adult admission and get a free children’s admission to Fantasy of Flight!
April 9th, 2008
Need to fill some vacation “space”? After the parks, head on over to the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral to catch the Shuttle Endeavour launch. Scheduled for this Tuesday, March 11th at 2:28 AM ET, the early morning lift-off is sure to provide a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime view. The 16-day mission for the crew of seven astronauts is to transport a robot and the first section of a Japanese research lab to the International Space Station.
Can’t stay up that late? There’s still Mission: Space at Disney’s EPCOT. You can also try your hand at landing the space shuttle on one of WonderWorks’ landing simulators.
Be sure to check the Kennedy Space Center website for updates on Tuesday’s scheduled launch.
March 7th, 2008
Looking for entertainment that doesn’t cost a dime? ArtsFest, presented by United Arts of Central Florida, celebrates local arts and culture by hosting various events in the Central Florida area during the month of February.
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