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| Community Service 398354 | Operation PJ Pile Up Families are invited to participate in a drive to benefit Pajama Program, an organization that collects new pajamas and new books for children in need - particularly foster children - across the United States. Individuals who make a donation can receive discounts on photos with Santa; see customer service for details. 212.716.9757 info@pajamaprogram.org http://www.pajamaprogram.org Ongoing Daily 11/10/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 394766 | Evening of Jazz Holiday Concert Guests can get into the swing of the holiday season during with a holiday concert featuring national recording artist Chris Standring. The show takes place at the mall's main entrance. 407.363.3555 http://www.mallatmillenia.com 12/5/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 386472 | Fridays on the Plaza Families can gather in and around Winter Garden's Centennial Plaza to hear live music provided by a different jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, or contemporary band each week, and visit the city's eclectic shops and eateries. 407.656.4155 http://www.cwgdn.com Ongoing Each Fri 1/1/07 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 374685 | Friday Nights at the Morse: Music in the Galleries As part of the museum's Friday Nights at the Morse program features a concert performance by pianist Lynn Peghiny. 407.645.5311 http://www.morsemuseum.org 12/5/08 Ages: 5-19 Time: 5pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 395181 | In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits displays many of the magazine's most fascinating images, from tribal leaders, fishermen, and American workers, to riveting modern pictures of refugees, city dwellers, and urban laborers. 407.836.8500 http://www.thehistorycenter.org Ongoing Daily 11/21/08 - 1/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 380468 | Grossology Visit the world of Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body, a science-in-disguise exhibition where kids get the answers to many of the slimy, oozy, crusty, stinky questions they absolutely love to ask about the human body. The exhibit has more than 20 interactive displays and games and uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to disclose the good, the bad, and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor, and much more. The exhibit is based on the best-selling children's book Grossology by Sylvia Branzei. 352.846.2000 http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu Ongoing Daily 9/27/08 - 1/11/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm Cost: Adult $6.50-$7.50; Seniors (62 and older) and Students $6; Children (3-12) $5.50, (under 3) free |
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| Exhibits 374585 | Exploring Trees Inside and Out Exploring Trees Inside and Out is a hands-on exhibit that offers opportunities to engage in sensory exploration of trees. Visitors can investigate the inside of a tree trunk, look through the veins of leaves, watch a simulation of light filtering through leaves, "perch" in a larger-than-life bird's nest, and listen to the sound of water as it travels from a tree's roots to its leaves. The exhibit also includes "sensation stations" at which kids can see, touch, and smell different parts and types of trees. 407.514.2000 http://www.osc.org Ongoing Daily 9/27/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-10 Time: During regular museum hours. Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 368760 | St. Paul: Exposition for the Pauline Year The Catholic Community of Saint Paul celebrates the jubilee year of St. Paul with a display of art and artifacts relating to St. Paul and the Catholic Church, many of which are on loan from the Vatican in Rome. The first Wednesday of each month also marks the presentation of St. Paul-themed films and an 11:30am concert in the main church. A complete pilgrimage schedule is available online. Be sure to call ahead for an appointment on non-scheduled days. 352.787.6354 info@ccstpaul.com http://www.saintpaulyear.com Ongoing Daily 8/15/08 - 6/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Sun 10am-12n, Wed 10am-3:30pm, Fri 10am-3pm, or by appointment Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 362687 | Of Cloth & Culture: African Textiles Of Cloth & Culture: African Textiles from the Norma Canelas and William D. Roth Collection features textiles from various regions of the African continent, including Kente cloth from West Africa, beaded aprons fron the Kirdi of Cameroon, and beaded animal skins of the San people of South Africa. (Subject to temporary closing for renovation and special events.) 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 7/21/07 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 362690 | American Portraits & Landscapes On Long-Term Loan from The Martin Andersen/Gracia Andersen Foundation, Inc., American Portraits & Landscapes features works by Benjamin West, Thomas Moran, Rembrandt Peale, John Henry Twachtman, and Carl Wuermer representing art from the Colonial period through the early 20th century. (Subject to temporary closing for renovation and special events.) 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 362695 | 19th & Early 20th Century American Art Drawn from the museum's permanent collection, the exhibition features paintings by George Inness, John Singer Sargent, Georgia O'Keeffe, William Harnett, Alfred Bricher, William Merritt Chase, Frank Weston Benson, and the museum's recent acquisition, The Sun Vow, 1901, a sculpture by Hermon A. MacNeil. (Subject to temporary closing for renovation and special events.) 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 362697 | Aztec to Zapotec More than 180 works of gold, silver, jade, ceramic, shell and wood created prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus makes up Aztec to Zapotec: Selections from the Ancient Americas Collection and offers insight into the life and cultures of civiliaations from the North, Central, and South American regions. (Subject to temporary closing for renovation and special events.) 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/1/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 333496 | Beakman's World on Tour The children's television show, Beakman's World comes to life in the traveling exhibit, Beakman's World on Tour. The exhibit, chock full of demonstrations and experiments, focuses on four main themes: the rain forest, the universe, dinosaurs, and the body. 407.514.2000 http://www.osc.org Ongoing Daily 5/31/08 - 1/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-16 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 313042 | Art Jewelry, Favrile Metalwork, and Precious Glass Art Jewelry, Favrile Metalwork, and Precious Glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany showcases an exquisite collection of art jewelry created by Tiffany & Co. 407.645.5311 http://www.morsemuseum.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 278816 | Titanic - The Experience Titanic - The Experience features full-scale recreations of the ship's most famous areas (including the grand staircase), interactive displays examining the ship's history, science, and exploration, artifact displays, and exhibit guides in period costume. 407.514.2000 http://www.osc.org Ongoing Daily 12/15/07 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Non-member Adults $23, Member Adults $7; Non-Member Children (3-11) $18, Member Children $5 |
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| Films 401261 | Movie Night in the Park:Alvin & the Chipmunks (PG) Families can watch an outdoor screening of the film Alvin and the Chipmunk (PG). Bring chairs, blankets, and beverages. 407.254.9045 http://www.orangecountyfl.net 12/5/08 Ages: 5-19 Time: 6:45pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 401791 | OSC Giant Screen Film Festival The Orlando Science Center revisits some of the year's most popular CineDome films and previews the feature, Sharks during the two-week film festival. See the website for a complete list of film titles. 407.514.2000 http://www.osc.org Ongoing Daily 12/3/08 - 12/14/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 2pm; See the website for specific show titles. Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Films 394973 | Popcorn Flicks -Gremlins (PG) Families can cap off a special holiday evening in the park with a screening of the film Gremlins (PG). 407.629.0054 http://www.enzian.org 12/5/08 Ages: 7-19 Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 381563 | White Christmas Couples and families can watch the classic holiday movie White Christmas and stroll through the beautiful gardens throughout the evening. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and dinner picnic basket. Sandwiches, hot dogs, popcorn, and drinks are available for purchase. Movies are weather permitting. 407.246.2620 http://www.leugardens.org 12/5/08 Ages: 6-18 Time: Gates open 6pm; Movie 8:30pm Cost: Adults $7; Children (5-18) $2; Members free |
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| Films 381525 | Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk (PG) takes viewers on an exhilarating river-rafting trip along the Colorado River. 407.514.2000 http://www.osc.org Ongoing Daily 10/18/08 - 3/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: See the website for specific show times. Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Films 342230 | Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure The Science Center's CineDome presents Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure, a film that looks at dinosaurs that lived beneath the water through the experiences of a dolichorynchops. 407.514.2000 http://www.osc.org Ongoing Daily 6/20/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: See the website for specific show times. Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401562 | Original Christmas Classics at The Florida Mall Families can see screenings of popular animated Christmas specials Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and Santa Claus is Comin' to Town on high definition plasma screens daily. 407.854.3222 http://www.simon.com Ongoing Daily 11/28/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am & 3pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 401250 | First Friday Street Fest and Christmas Boat Parade Families can celebrate the holidays with an evening of live entertainment, a kids' area with inflatables, a food court, and the annual lighted boat parade on Lake Eustis. 352.357.8555 http://www.eustismainstreet.org 12/5/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 398577 | Space Coast Lightfest Cars filled with wide-eyed families can cruise a 1.1-mile course featuring hundreds-of-thousands of shimmering lights and animated displays, including the 200-foot long finale light tunnel with over 30,000 bulbs. Kids can also visit with Santa at the entry gate on Mon & Wed nights until Christmas. (A Spanish-speaking Santa is on hand December 4.) Families can also take a hayride through the attraction December 8, 10, 11, 15, 16 & 17 from 6pm-8pm. Bring two non-perishable food items to donate and receive a $2 discount. 321.728.0512 http://www.spa... tlightfest.com Ongoing Daily 11/25/08 - 12/28/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sun-Thu 6pm-9pm; Fri & Sat (and holidays) 6pm-10pm; No vehicular traffic Dec. 21 Cost: Cars $10; Bus or RV $25; Annual Pass $35; additional laps free; hayrides $2/person, $10/family, Children (under 5) free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 398330 | Keepsake Photos with Santa Little ones can whisper holiday wishes to Santa and have their photo taken with the big guy for a fee. Discounts are available to those who make a donation to Operation PJ Pile Up; see customer service for details. 407.896.1131 http://www.orl... hionsquare.com Ongoing Daily 11/8/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: Mon-Thu 11am-8pm (Nov. 28 only 9am-8pm); Fri-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun (Nov) 11am-6pm; Sun (Dec) 11am-7pm Cost: Free visit with Santa; photo package prices vary |
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| Holiday Seasonal 398296 | Celebration's Now Snowing Nightly Families can celebrate the holiday season as snow falls nightly on Market Street. Visitors can get into the holiday spirit with festive entertainment, strolling Charles Dickens carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, holiday photos with Santa, train rides on the Celebration Express, and more. Snow falls at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm. 407.566.1202 http://celebrationtowncenter.com Ongoing Daily 11/29/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 396907 | Ocoee's Holiday Lighting Contest Residents of Ocoee can participate in the city's home decorating contest which awards gift certificates to the most festive holiday displays. Judging takes place in multiple categories. Nominations must be received by Dec. 5; forms are available at City Hall, the Jim Beech Recreation Center, and on the city website. 407.905.3180 http://www.ci.ocoee.fl.us Ongoing Daily 11/19/08 - 12/5/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Contest judging Dec 8 & 9 Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 395160 | Leu's Holiday House Families can explore the gardens and enjoy the Leu House Museum's festive holiday decor, including decorated trees and detailed dioramas designed by Ron's Miniature Shop and Museum. Thirty-minute tours are offered every half hour beginning at 10am. 407.246.2620 http://leugardens.org Ongoing Daily 11/27/08 - 1/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am-3:30pm Cost: Included with garden admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 396790 | Gym Flix - The Muppet Christmas Carol Kids can decorate holiday cookies and then watch a screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol (G). Free popcorn and lemonade are available; chicken nugget meals are available for purchase. 352.394.3598 ex 229 http://www.minneola.us 12/5/08 Ages: 3-12 Time: 6pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 396514 | Mount Dora Christmas Walk Families can along the streets of Mount Dora's business district and enjoy a festive street party complete with holiday music, Santa sightings, and plenty of holiday shopping opportunities. 866.683.6722 http://www.mou... amerchants.com 12/5/08 Ages: 6-19 Time: 6pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 396307 | Kiddie Rides Kids can take a ride on Waterford Lakes Town Center's holiday train, located near The Children's Place, weather permitting. 407.737.2866 http://www.simon.com Ongoing Daily 12/1/08 - 12/31/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-8 Time: Mon-Sat 12n-8pm; Sun 12n-6pm Cost: $3/10-minute ride |
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| Holiday Seasonal 404763 | Christmas at the Holy Land Experience Families can relive the night of Jesus' birth and experience musical presentations and programs relating to the Christmas season. 407.872.2272; 800.447.7235 http://www.hol... experience.com Ongoing Daily 11/28/08 - 12/28/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular park hours Cost: Unknown |
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| Holiday Seasonal 395271 | Cocoa's Holiday on Ice Families can whirl and twirl on an outdoor ice rink and create s'mores on the city of Cocoa's new outdoor ice skating rink. Skating lessons are held Thursdays from 6pm-7pm. Food and beverages are available for purchase. 321.639.3500 http://www.cocoafl.org Ongoing Daily 11/21/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Nov. 22-Dec. 19: Mon-Fri 5pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm; Dec. 20-Jan 4: Mon-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 11am-8pm Cost: $7; skate rental $2-$3; season passes available |
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| Holiday Seasonal 394972 | Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Stroll Families can witness the lighting of the city of Winter Park's holiday tree, listen to carolers and live holiday music, and perhaps even visit with Santa. The evening concludes with a Popcorn Flick screening of the film Gremlins (PG). 407.644.8281 http://www.ci.winter-park.fl.us 12/5/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 395151 | The Nutcracker at Rosen Shingle Creek Families can see characters and vignettes from the holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, come to life in Rosen Shingle Creek's spacious hotel lobby, hear festive favorites sung by Christmas carolers, and listen to holiday tales read by Mrs. Claus. 407.996.9939 http://www.shi... reekresort.com Ongoing Each Fri 12/5/08 - 12/19/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 394769 | Altamonte Mall's Photos with Santa Santa's taking requests and posing for pictures at the Altamonte Mall. A photo coupon is available online. 407.215.5113 http://www.altamontemall.com Ongoing Daily 11/15/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-10 Time: During regular mall hours Cost: Free visit with Santa; photo package prices vary |
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| Holiday Seasonal 398665 | Festival of the Seasons Kids can deliver Christmas lists to the big guy in person at Downtown Disney, which is festively decorated with holiday lights and decor. Carolers, musical acts, and street performers increase the seasonal fun. Santa's Christmas Chalet is located in front of World of Disney. Four-legged family members are also welcome; doggie "chill" areas are located behind Once Upon a Toy and House of Blues. 407.824.4321 http://www.disneyworld.com Ongoing Daily 11/15/08 - 12/24/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: November 15-November 27 5pm-10pm; November 28-December 24 12n-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 391660 | Light Up UCF Plaza Ice Rink Families can - depending on their skating skills - shuffle or glide around Orlando's only outdoor ice skating rink. Skate rental is included in the admission price. Live music is offered on select nights. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online. 407.823.6006; 407.823.6062 http://www.lightupucf.com Ongoing Daily 11/14/08 - 1/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-19 Time: Sun-Thu 11:30am-11:30pm; Fri & Sat 11:30am-12:30am Cost: $10 |
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