From garage tinkerers and tech enthusiasts to artists, designers, engineers, and crafters, the Central Florida Expo Center & Fairgrounds invites all makers to show off their creations and share their passions when the Maker Faire returns to Orlando on Saturday, November 9, and Sunday, November 10, 2019. Referred to as the “Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth,” Maker Faire Orlando opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. on both days of the event. Maker Faire Highlights A non-profit, community-organized festival produced by The Maker Effect Foundation, the treasured faire is a family-friendly celebration where those who love to experiment and create can showcase their inventions. Such exciting events include: • Robot Ruckus – Featuring the top “BattleBots” teams […]

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Once the scorching summer sun finally sets, Central Florida rolls out a number of outdoor activities to encourage visitors and locals to take in the fresh fall air. We’ve rounded up a few for the whole family right here in this blog. Whether you want to connect with your community, find your next favorite meal, or learn more about local artists, check out our top event picks of the season. College Park JazzFest 2019 Celebrate your favorite food, music, and culture at this year’s College Park JazzFest. Going live on Saturday, November 9, JazzFest lets you relish in a relaxing evening of street vendors to the tune of your favorite funky sounds by a variety of local talent. Vegan food […]

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Ever wish your vacation could incorporate time travel? The Orlando Renaissance Festival makes it possible to travel back in time to the Renaissance, if only for a weekend. You and your family can witness history in action through clever recreations and performances. Although this festival is only a few years old, you’ll soon see why it has become a popular tradition with locals and visitors. What to Expect at the Renaissance Festival The theme for this year’s event is Grimms’ Fairytales. Entertainment includes a battle chess show by LANCE Orlando, featuring the heroes and villains of these famed fables. There will also be three stages where other shows and performances will take place, contests for skills such as axe-throw and […]

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“Can’t Miss” UCF Home Football Games in 2019 After two consecutive undefeated regular seasons, the UCF Knights enter the 2019 football season as the top team in the Eastern American Athletic Conference (AAC). Despite a Fiesta Bowl loss to the LSU Tigers earlier this year, UCF head coach Josh Heupel is determined to deliver Knights fans with another perfect season. With six home games at Spectrum Stadium, fans can enjoy some of the Knights’ most thrilling match-ups of the season right here in Orlando. A Rattling Start Bring it on, Rattler Nation! UCF kicked off their season against Florida A&M on Thursday, August 29. The game marked the fourth time in the last five seasons that the Knights have opened […]

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