Archive for the 'Outdoor recreation near Orlando' Category

Lake Kissimmee fishing Jethro Baits Team Bass Tournament

April 26th, 2010 by admin


Lake Kissimmee State Park will be the site of the Jethro Baits Team Bass fishing tournament.  The tournament will be held on Saturday, May 22 from 5:30am – 3:00pm.  You can visit the Jethro Baits website to download a register package.   Lake Kissimmee is described as Florida’s third largest lake and the park offers many [...]

5K run in Lake Mary

March 18th, 2010 by admin


The 2010 5K run is sponsored by the City of Lake Mary and Be A Trailblazer Inc.  The run will be on Saturday March 20th starting at 8 a.m.  You can visit http://www.beatrailblazer.com/5krun for registration, race details and route information.

Civil War Encampment De Leon Springs State Park

January 2nd, 2010 by admin


De Leon Springs State Park is located 6 miles north of DeLand and within an hours drive of Orlando.  On January 9-10, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. guests of the park will enjoy a Civil War encampment.    This even will include showing how the soldiers drilled, slept and prepared their meals.   For more information [...]

Altamonte Springs Christmas Events

November 22nd, 2009 by admin


You can take part in the month long holiday Christmas celebration and events being held in Altamonte Springs during December, 2009.   Light Up the Holidays Saturday, December 5 – Eddie Rose Amphitheater  5:00 pm – 9:00 pm The lighting of Cranes Roost Park. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there and so should you.  There will [...]

When is the Daytona Beach Biketoberfest?

October 4th, 2009 by admin


The 2009 Biketoberfest held in Daytona Beach this year will be from October 15th-18th.  Special events, beaches, sun and fun are on tap.  Visit Biketoberfest for more info.

Classic car show in Kissimmee

September 20th, 2009 by admin


From 6-10 p.m. on the first Friday of every month from now to December there will be a classic car show for you to enjoy in Kissimmee.  The car show will be held on Dakin Av, downtown Kissimmee.  Call 407-846-4643 for more details.

Florida State Parks offer free entrance the weekend of September 11-13

September 7th, 2009 by admin


Visitors to Florida State Parks, including those in Central Florida near Orlando will be able to take advantage of the free admission to enter the parks on September 11-13 as part of the Statewide International Literacy Day on September 8th and National Library Card Signup Month.   Simply bring a library card, library book, or [...]

Lake Mary Free Blues Concert

September 6th, 2009 by admin


On Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall, the 3rd Annual Blues Review will be held. This is a family friendly event and is free!  Event information

Casselberry will host 5k run

September 6th, 2009 by admin


Casselberry will be hosting Track Shack’s Autumn Rock ‘N’ Run 5k on Saturday, September 12, 2009. The race will begin at City Hall at 7:30 a.m.  Registration information is provided at the Track Shack site.

Chuluota Wilderness Area Butterfly Hike

August 13th, 2009 by admin


Chuluota Wilderness Area in Seminole County will be offering a Butterfly Hike expedition looking for a few of Florida’s 180 species of butterflies in their native habitat. This event will be on August 22 and is free. Space is limited so please call 407-349-0551 for more details.   Press Release