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06-05-2025
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Mother's Day in Orlando: Ways to celebrate this weekend
Mother's Day is May 11, presenting a day dedicated to expressing gratitude and love toward moms, grandmothers and other maternal figures. It's a day often filled with family time, gifts, good food and great company. In Orlando, there are many events that offer the chance to bond with mom. Here are a few. Graham's U Pick Peaches offers a Mother's Day weekend on the farm featuring peaches, blackberries and sunflowers available to pick. Mothers will receive a free gift. In addition, families can find local food and craft vendors. Entry and parking are free. The farm is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 9-10 and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 11 at 14803 Lake Yale Road in Umatilla. More information: The Mother of All Baby Showers hosts an adults-only event at Orlando Science Center for expectant and new parents. The evening event offers resources, support and education from experts, peers and parent-focused brands. The event is from 6-9 p.m. May 9 at 777 E. Princeton St. in Orlando. Tickets are $20 per person or $30 per couple (before fees) with a VIP upgrade available. More information: Formosa Winery in Kissimmee offers a Mother's Day weekend charcuterie workshop. Join creative kitchen to learn how to be a charcuterie pro. The event, which is from 2-4 p.m. May 10, includes all supplies to make a masterful charcuterie board and expert tips for $50 per person (before taxes). The workshop is at 3011 Formosa Gardens Blvd. in Kissimmee. More information: Lukas Nursery celebrates Mother's Day with food, mimosas and creative gardening fun. Participants can paint a pot with mom from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10-11 at 1909 Slavia Road in Oviedo with a $20 ticket per participant. More information: Mead Botanical Garden hosts 'Mommy and Me' yoga in the garden for $10 per person (before fees). The event begins at 10:30 a.m. May 10 at the picnic pavilion at 1300 S. Denning Drive in Winter Park. More information: The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, which has been hosting guests since 1938, has pontoon tours setting out on the Winter Park chain of lakes 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (on the hour) every day of the year except for Christmas. Treat mom to an hour on the water, complete with views of cypress trees, tropical vegetation, fun facts and local history. Tours are $20 for adults or $10 for ages 2-11 and set off from 312 E. Morse Blvd. in Winter Park. More information: 407-644-4056 or Leu Gardens is a popular spot for Orlando families to spend time outdoors, especially for moms who have a green thumb or appreciate beautiful botanicals. Moms receive free admission on their special day, May 11. Admission for other guests is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 4-17. Children younger than 4 and active-duty military enter for free. Wander the 50-acre space to see roses, caladiums, poinciana, crepe myrtles and more. The gardens are open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at 1920 N. Forest Ave. in Orlando. More information: Orange County Regional History Center is free for mothers and all caregivers on Mother's Day. The local educational experience extends the offer to grandma or anyone else who plays an important caring role. Take advantage from noon-5 p.m. May 11 at 65 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando. More information: The Winter Garden Masonic Lodge is the departure point for horse-drawn carriage tours facilitated by Soul Haven Ranch on the afternoon of Mother's Day. Tours are available every 20 minutes for $125 per tour. The capacity for each carriage is four adults or two adults and three minor children. Tours can be booked by calling 407-509-1981. More information: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens offers mothers and grandmothers free admission on Mother's Day. Each free admission must be accompanied by a paid admission and must be purchased at the gate. The deal is available 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 11 at 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford. More information: Boardwalk Bowl, Aloma Bowl and Airport Lanes invite moms to bowl free when accompanied by a paid child. The deal includes two games and shoes on May 11. More information: Avalon Park hosts a Mother's Day picnic at Town Park through Social Mariposa Picnic. Each reservation includes bouquet making, food, music, games and a picnic experience. The event, which takes place from 1-4 p.m. at 3651 Avalon Park E. Blvd. in Orlando, costs $50 per person and can be reserved by texting Tina at 407-434-1552. More information: Dezerland Action Park Orlando offers guests buy-one-get-one passes to Orlando Auto Museum on Mother's Day. Guests can also explore indoor karting, bowling, laser tag and food. Explore the deal 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 11 at 5250 International Drive in Orlando. More information: Know of other Mother's Day happenings? Find me on Instagram @PConnPie or send me an email: pconnolly@
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05-05-2025
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Ten great things to do now through summer in the Caribbean
MAY 15-18 Virgin Islands Boating Expo, destination boat show with yacht tours, vendor expo, music and cultural performances. Times, locations and ticket prices vary. St. Thomas. 21-26 Aruba Soul Fest, inaugural event featuring meet and greet, game night, brunch, and all-white, boat and pool parties. Times, locations and ticket prices vary. Palm Beach, Aruba. 22-27 Grenada Chocolate Fest, organic cocoa plantation and chocolate maker visits, make and taste chocolate, and try chocolate-inspired cuisine. Times, locations and ticket prices vary. Grenada. 30-June 1 BCIC Rally Barbados, tarmac rally and 20 special stages run on the island's intricate network of public roads. Times and locations vary. Barbados. JUNE 7-8 KLM Aruba Marathon, official road race, AIMS/ World Athletics certified, Boston Qualifier and one of the qualifying Marathons for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships. Times, locations and registration prices vary. Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino, J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 81, Noord, Aruba. 15-21 BVI Wreck Week, explore underwater wrecks and art reefs, parties, special events and presentations. Times, locations and prices vary. British Virgin Islands. JULY 1-23 Lucian Carnival, music, pageants, parades and calypso competitions. Times, locations and prices vary. Saint Lucia. AUGUST 1-5 Dream Wknd, featuring performances by Likkle Addi, Agent Sasco, Jah Vinci, Stonebwoy and DJs. Times and ticket prices vary. 7 Mile Beach strip on Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril, Jamaica. 4 Grand Kadooment Day, celebrates the end of Crop Over. Masquerade bands make their way to the Mighty Grynner Highway with revelers dressed in costumes, dancing behind music trucks and moving bars. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. at St. Michael, Barbados. 9-10 Baccha Festival, featuring Caribbean and international artists. Times, locations and ticket prices vary. Martinique. Editor's note: Please confirm events before attending. For more, see the May issue of Explore Florida & the Caribbean,
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19-04-2025
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Easter Egg Hunt Guide for Central Florida: Spots for your kids this year
The City of Ocoee presents its annual 'Easter Eggstravaganza' featuring a helicopter egg drop, egg hunt, games, music, rides, and food trucks, all happening outside the Ocoee Lakeshore Center. This event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19 at 125 N. Lakeshore Drive in Ocoee. Prior to the outdoor activities, families can enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for $12 per person, with advance registration required. For more details, contact: 407-905-3180 or visit The Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt offers children a chance to explore the bunny trail and find hidden eggs in nine separate hunts. This free event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to noon on April 19 at 155 W. Warren Ave. in downtown Longwood. On the same morning, a 'Bunny Breakfast' will be served starting at 9 a.m., featuring sausage patties, pancakes, beverages, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny for $9 per adult and $7 per child aged 3-10. For more details, visit Launch Orlando offers an egg hunt along with arts and crafts, Easter Bunny photos, and indoor jumping activities. There are designated time slots for different age groups: toddler time runs from 8 to 10 a.m., a special needs egg hunt is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., and the session for older kids ages 6-10 begins at 10 a.m. on April 19. Tickets cost $15 for this event held at 610 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando. For more details, visit Faith Assembly of God offers children's activities across its three campuses, featuring an activity zone, food trucks, and continuous Easter egg hunts every 30 minutes. The celebration is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19. The locations include 9307 Curry Ford Road and 2740 E. Michigan St. in Orlando, as well as 2641 Red Bug Lake Road in Casselberry. For more details, visit The Central Florida Zoo presents a 'Hippity Hop Adventure' featuring the Easter Bunny, offering opportunities to gather treats, create crafts, and enjoy games. Children can take photos with the Easter Bunny. The festivities occur from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19 and are included with zoo admission ($19.95-$27.95) at 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford. For additional details, visit CrossLife Church in Oviedo offers children an exciting morning filled with games, inflatables, Easter egg hunts, entertainment, food trucks, and more. This free event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19 at 45 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. For more details, visit Island H2O Live is hosting an 'Egg-Stravaganza' for water park guests, featuring hidden eggs for kids to find. Available prizes include complimentary snacks and cabanas. This egg hunt, which comes with park admission, will take place on April 19-20 at 3230 Inspiration Drive in Kissimmee. For more details, visit The Visitor Information Center in Davenport, Central Florida, is holding an Easter event featuring activities for children, giveaways, and egg hunts every hour. Attendees have opportunities to win special prizes during the celebrations, taking place from 9 a.m. to noon on April 19 at 101 Adventure Court, Davenport. For more details, visit: Lake Eola Park plays host to an Easter egg hunt and festival from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20 at 512 E. Washington St. in Orlando. More information: Church At The Cross welcomes families for two inclusive celebrations during Easter weekend. The first Easter egg hunt at 3:30 p.m. on April 19 is tailored toward the special needs community with sensory-friendly options, eggs for children with visual impairments, mobility-friendly areas and beeping eggs. Easter Sunday brings a celebration with kid-friendly festivities including snacks, balloon animals, yard games, photo booths and an Easter egg hunt. This experience is available beginning at 10:15 a.m. April 20 at 700 Good Homes Road in Orlando. More information: " Eat, Pray, Swim " at Lucky's Lake Swim has been a cherished tradition in Central Florida for at least ten years. The event kicks off with a sunrise service at 6:55 a.m. on April 20, followed by an open-water swim and a pancake breakfast. Participation in the swim is optional for all attendees. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to the event at 6645 Lake Cane Drive in Orlando. For additional details, visit SeaWorld Orlando, in collaboration with Z88.3 FM and the JWLKRS, provides a complimentary Easter sunrise service featuring worship led by Matt Heard from Thrive Ministries, who will share the Easter message. The gates will open at 5 a.m., with the service starting at 6:30 a.m. on April 20, located at 7007 SeaWorld Drive in Orlando. For further details, visit Gaylord Palms Resort offers families numerous spring activities until April 20. Guests can enjoy a horticultural exhibit in the atrium, a new light display, a themed escape room, and interactive animal experiences. On April 19-20 at designated times, children can participate in a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. Spring celebrations are ongoing until April 20 at 6000 W. Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee. For further details, visit The Morse Museum in Winter Park celebrates with free admission Friday-Sunday of Easter weekend, in addition to live music from 5-8 p.m. Friday. The museum is open 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. April 18, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19 and 1-4 p.m. April 20 at 445 N. Park Ave. in Winter Park. More information: Promenade at Sunset Walk hosts an Easter car and truck show on Saturday of Easter weekend, complete with live music by DJ Jennifer, appearances by the Easter Bunny and thousands of Easter eggs hidden around the Promenade and distributed by show car drivers. All makes and models are invited to participate in the show. The free event begins at 9 a.m. April 19 31 at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee. More information: Old Town Kissimmee offers an Easter Bunny meet and greet from 2-4 p.m. April 19 at 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. More information: Icon Park allows visitors to have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny, and every photo package purchased includes a free ride on the Carousel at the Promenade. Guests can also receive discounts to The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Sea Life Orlando Aquarium. The experience costs $20 per adult or $10 per child and is available 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through April 19 at 8375 International Drive in Orlando. Advanced reservations are required. More information: The Mall at Millenia offers Easter Bunny photos to celebrate the season through April 19 at 4200 Conroy Road in Orlando. A $15 deposit is required for reservations online. More information: The Florida Mall offers families the opportunity to take a photo with the Easter Bunny through April 19 at 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. Online reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, visit Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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18-02-2025
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11 ways to celebrate Black History Month before February ends
There's still time to celebrate Black History Month, a federally recognized time, celebrated each February, to reflect on the significant role Black Americans played in shaping history. There are numerous events and ways to celebrate the history and culture of Black Americans in Louisville this year, from movie screenings and concerts to plays, history discussions and more. Here are numerous events taking place in Louisville for the remainder of February: WHAT: Enjoy fun stories with puppets, including a full-length puppet show of African American folktales. For ages 4-12. WHERE: Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch, 301 York St. WHEN: Feb. 18, 2 p.m. MORE INFORMATION: Free. WHAT: Rapper and singer. With Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic. WHERE: KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza WHEN: Feb. 18, 7 p.m. MORE INFORMATION: Tickets star at $59. WHAT: Family story time to celebrate Black History Month. For ages birth to 6. WHERE: Louisville Free Public Library, Fairdale Branch, 10620 W. Manslick Road WHEN: Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m. MORE INFORMATION: Free. WHAT: Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect the kingdom of Wakanda from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa's death. Rated: PG-13. WHERE: Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch, 301 York St. WHEN: Feb. 19, 4:30 p.m. MORE INFORMATION: Free. WHAT: Greenwood, Louisville, and Forest Home Cemeteries are just a few of the historic Black cemeteries in the city of Louisville. Learn the history of these spaces. Participants are encouraged to share their memories and knowledge of these spaces as well. WHERE: Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch, 301 York St. WHEN: Feb. 20, 7 p.m. MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kaira Tucker to register or 502-574-1649. Free. WHAT: The Kentucky Opera presents the story inspired by the life of Fannie Lou Hamer, a former sharecropper who rose to national prominence at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. WHERE: 708 Magazine St. WHEN: Feb. 21, 8 p.m.; Feb. 23, 2 p.m. COST: Tickets start at $28 MORE INFORMATION: WHAT: Celebration of Black-owned businesses, from local small businesses, corporate executives, public officials, and community leaders will be honored for their contributions to the economy and for improving the quality of life in the community. WHERE: Kentucky Center for African American Heritage,1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. WHEN: Feb. 22, 5-10 p.m. MORE INFORMATION: Tickets start at $50 includes dinner; VIP is $75 and includes dinner, stage area seating and a swag bag. WHAT: An evening filled with cultural celebrations, dining, and entertainment by the Unlimited Show Band. Proceeds to benefit the MOLO Village Community Development Corporation. WHERE: Muhammad Ali Center, 144 North 6th St. WHEN: Feb. 22, 7-10:30 p.m. MORE INFORMATION: Tickets start at $125. WHAT: A group of LGBTQ youths of color unite to form a safe gathering space. Presented by the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center Office of Health Equity and Engagement and Louisville Free Public Library. Not rated. WHERE: Louisville Free Public Library, Main Branch, 301 York St. WHEN: Feb. 23, 1:30 p.m. MORE INFORMATION: A panel discussion with academic experts and community leaders will follow. Free. WHAT: The (Un)known Project and the Kentucky Performing Arts presents a series of monologues based on the narratives of enslaved women in Kentucky. Witness the stories of love, motherhood, heartbreak, resilience, and ultimate triumph. WHERE: Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. WHEN: Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.; March 1, 2 p.m. MORE INFORMATION: Recommended for ages 12 and older. Tickets start at $35.10. WHAT: Tribute show where you can hear Michael Jackson's greatest hits. WHERE: Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St. WHEN: Feb. 28, 8 p.m. MORE INFORMATION: Tickets start at $19. Reach features news clerk Gege Reed at greed@ This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Black History Month events in Louisville 2025
