Archive for the 'Outdoor recreation' Category

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

September 7th, 2009 by Greg Staker


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 Greg Staker


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 Greg Staker


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 Greg Staker


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

July 4th fireworks at Lake Eola Park Orlando

June 27th, 2009 by Greg Staker


Downtown Orlando is the place to be this July 4th. There will be fireworks and festivities that will begin at 4 p.m. with fireworks set to launch at 9:15 p.m. This year’s event is called “Fireworks at the Fountain” and will be held at Lake Eola Park.   You can visit the Orlando website for more details [...]

Winter Park Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

June 27th, 2009 by Greg Staker


The Winter Park Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration will be held at Central Park in Downtown Winter Park from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM on July 4th.   Event details

Winter Springs celebration of Freedom July 4th

June 27th, 2009 by Greg Staker


Winter Springs Independence Day celebration will on Saturday July 4, 2009 at the Central Winds Park from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.   Event details

Star Spangled Sanford 4th of July Independence Day Celebration

June 27th, 2009 by Greg Staker


The City of Sanford and the Orlando Sanford International Airport Present Star Spangled Sanford on the RiverWalk on July 4th from 5 – 10 p.m.   Event details

Oviedo Independence Day 4th of July Celebration

June 27th, 2009 by Greg Staker


The Oviedo Recreation and Parks Independence Day 4th of July Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at the Oviedo Gymnasium & Aquatic Facility, 148 Oviedo Boulevard.    Event details and cost

Lake Mary Independence Day Celebration and Concert

June 27th, 2009 by Greg Staker


Lake Mary will be hosting an Independence Day, July 4th celebration and concert on July 3rd.  This event will is called the Red Rock & Blue 2 and will be held on July 3rd from 6 – 9 p.m.   Event Details