We have more great things to do in May including a host of festivals, festivities and fun for us all to enjoy.
April 28 - May 7 Orlando Restaurant Week Try a range of fabulous foods at fixed prices at participating restaurants during this week. Four price points of $10, $15, $25 or $35 allow everyone to get a taste of what is on offer. More information: http://www.orlandorestaurantweek.com/
May 1 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lake Eola Playground Arts & Music festival featuring live music, storytellers, fire dancers, puppet shows and so much more. Free admission.
May 2 Storytelling at Leu Gardens on the first Monday of each month. Have a chance to visit these beautiful gardens and have a story too! Three different times to let different age groups enjoy a good tale. 10:00 am - 10:15 am Infant Time (up to 18 months) 10:20 am - 10:35 am Toddler Time (18 months to 2 year olds) 10:40 am - 11:00 am Preschool Time (3 to 5 year olds)
May 14 - 15 The 37th Annual Zellwood Sweet Corn Festival. Come and enjoy a combination of family fun and entertainment at this two day event. More information: http://www.zellwoodcornfestival.com/html/about.html
May 15 Israel Independence Day Celebration Community event celebrating Israel's 62 birthday. Held at Eddie Rose Amphitheater at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. Carnival games, childrens games, rock climbing wall and a great chance to try some wonderful Middle Eastern food.
May 18 to May 30 Orlando Fringe Festival
Tickets are available for this showcase of talented and skilled performers of the arts. Following on in the true tradition of the fringe festivals this 20th year in Orlando will delight audiences with uncensored entertainment every night. Please go to: http://orlandofringe.org/ for more information.
May 18 and May 22 only. Disney on Ice Toystory 3 at St Pete Times Forum at Tampa More info here: http://www.sptimesforum.com/event_details.asp?id=304
May 21 Kids Fringe Festival Superhero Day!
Welcome to KIDS FRINGE!!! KIDS FRINGE exposes kids of all ages to many types of creative expression through dance, music, puppets, visual art, performance art, story telling, hands on activities, crafts and workshops. Come see performances, participate in workshops, take lessons, make some cool stuff, blow some bubbles and have way too much fun!!! Just like "Big Kids Fringe" - the more forms of artistic, creative expression the better! KIDS FRINGE is FREE to all participants. KIDS FRINGE is imaginative, inspirational and most of all FUN! KIDS FRINGE is 10 am to 4 pm on the Saturdays and Sundays of the Fringe Festival under the KIDS FRINGE Tent on The Green in Loch Haven Park.
May 22 Kids Fringe Festival Multicultural Day
May 22 Taste of Mount Dora Local restaurants provide an array of culinary delicacies to delight you from 5 - 8 p.m.
may 28 Kids Fringe Festival Pirate and Fairy Day
May 28 5 - 9 p.m. Celery City Cruisers Car Show New Riverwalk in Sandford on the Marina. Oldest Car Club in Florida showcase cars and also have flame throwing, muffler rapping and the best hot dogs in town! Held every last Saturday in the month.
May 28 11 a.m. Memorial Day and Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony: Bill Breeze Park at Starke Lake, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. The City of Ocoee will honor fallen troops at its annual Memorial Day Ceremony. In a special tribute to the men and women who gave their lives for freedom, a Peace Pole Dedication will be held during the ceremony. The keynote speaker will be Lt. Colonel Sharon A. Branch, who served 26 years on active duty as an information management and personnel officer in various command and staff positions in Europe and the United States. Refreshments will be served. 407-905-3100, Ext. 9-1530.
May 29 Kids Fringe Festival Recycle Day
May 29 Orlando Caribbean Style Carnival Festival Field, Florida Citrus Bowl Live shows until midnight, ethnic food, arts, crafts and lots of fun.
May 30 Memorial Day
May 30 3 p.m. Memorial Day Salute The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando. The Basilica Choir will perform a concert titled "A Salute to the Fallen: A Celebration of Memorial Day." $10 for adults, free for children 12 or younger. 407-239-6600, Ext. 317.
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