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| Concerts 516382 | HeartBeat Boys in ConcertThe boy band HeartBeat Boys performs at the World's Largest Entertainment McDonald's on Sand Lake Road. 407.351.2185 ex 851 http://www.mcfun.com 7/4/09 Ages: 4-16 Time: 8pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 511687 | Friends of the Bandshell Concert SeriesFamilies can listen to live music each Saturday through Labor Day at the Daytona Beach Bandshell. 386.671.3421 http://www.bandshell.org Ongoing Each Sat 5/23/09 - 9/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 434662 | Lakeridge Winery Summer Music SeriesFamilies can relax on the grounds of the Lakeridge Winery while listening to live music and noshing on yummy foods in this five-week summer series. 800.768.WINE http://www.lakeridgewinery.com Ongoing Each Sat 7/4/09 - 8/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: 1pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 509148 | Universal Orlando Summer Concert SeriesUniversal Studios' summer concert series features Jordin Sparks, June 13; LL Cool J, June 20; Natasha Bedingfield, June 27; and The O'Jays, July 4. 407.224.4233 http://www.universalorlando.com Ongoing Each Sat 6/13/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: 9pm Cost: Free with park admission |
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| Concerts 513925 | Independence Day Carillon ConcertsFamilies can spend an afternoon exploring the landscaped gardens, picnicking on the Bok grounds, and listening to special carillon concerts in the shadow of Bok Sanctuary's majestic, moss-covered oak trees. Active, retired, and disabled veterans receive free admission and a 50% discount for up to three guests with proper identification. 863.676.1408 http://www.boksanctuary.org 7/4/09 Ages: 3-18 Time: 9am-5pm; concerts 1pm & 3pm Cost: Adults $10; Kids (5-12) $3 (under 5) free; Active and Retired Military free |
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| Concerts 228124 | Daily Carillon ConcertHistoric Bok Sanctuary in Lake Wales presents special carillon concerts daily for families to enjoy while visiting the sanctuary's lush gardens. 863.676.1408 http://boksanctuary.org Ongoing Daily 1/1/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm & 3pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 511653 | BCC Planetarium Observatory and Exhibit HallsThe public can visit Brevard Community College's exhibit halls and observatory free of charge. Sky shows, films, and laser shows are available for a fee. 321.433.7372 http://www.brevardcc.edu/planet Ongoing Each Wed, Sat, Sun 1/5/00 - 12/28/20; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Exhibits: Wed 1:30pm-4:30pm, Fri 6:30pm-10:30pm, Sat 6:30pm-10:30pm; Observatory Fri & Sat dusk-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 500321 | The Virtues of Simplicity - American Arts & CraftsThe museum's exhibition The Virtues of Simplicity - American Arts and Crafts from the Morse Collection displays furnishings and decorative art that illustrates the origins of the Arts & Crafts movement in Great Britain, and its expansion through America's Northeast and Midwest. 407.645.5311 http://www.morsemuseum.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 413702 | GrossologyVisit 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. 407.514.2000 http://www.osc.org Ongoing Daily except Wed 1/31/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 413708 | The Adventures of Mr. Potato HeadThe ever-popular Mr. Potato Head leads kids on adventures in outer space, on a jungle safari, on an archeological dig, and under the sea as part of an exhibit full of skill-building activities. 407.514.2000 http://www.osc.org Ongoing Daily except Wed 5/23/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-10 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 407821 | American Portraits & LandscapesBenjamin West, Thomas Moran, Rembrandt Peale, John Henry Twachtman, and Carl Wuermer are among the artists whose works are displayed in American Portraits & Landscapes, an exhibit spanning three centuries of American art from the Colonial period to the early 20th century. 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/2/09 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 407830 | 19th & Early 20th American ArtPaintings by George Inness, John Singer Sargent, Georgia O'Keeffe, William Harnett, Alfred Bricher, William Merritt Chase, Frank Weston Benson, and others, are among the pieces representing the museum's traditional American art acquisitions. 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/2/09 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 491953 | Trains, Trains, Trains Antique Railroad ExhibitAntique trains and model train displays are on display as part of the Historical Society's popular exhibit. 407.324.3002 info@lakemaryhistory.org http://www.lakemaryhistory.org Ongoing Each Thu, Sat 6/4/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: Thu 6:30pm-8:30pm; Sat 10am-2pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 362677 | Therman Statom: Stories of the New WorldTherman Statom's Stories of the New World - inspired by Juan Ponce de Leon's 1513 search for the Fountain of Youth - is a colorful custom art installation featuring a wide variety of materials in addition to his preferred medium, blown glass. Visitors walk through a mirrored maze, and past panoramic murals, video projections, and glass sculptures to reach Statom's conception of the fabled fountain. 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 1/10/09 - 10/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 362684 | Jerry Pinkney: Aesop's Fables and Other TailsMore than 65 original watercolor illustrations depicting well-known fables such as The Tortoise and the Hare, The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, and The Goose and the Golden Egg, as well as classic children's stories including The Ugly Duckling, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and The Little Red Hen make up an exhibition by the award-winning illustrator of more than 80 children's books. 407.896.4231 http://www.omart.org Ongoing Daily 5/9/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 362687 | Of Cloth & Culture: African TextilesOf 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 & LandscapesOn 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 ArtDrawn 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 ZapotecMore 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 313042 | Art Jewelry, Favrile Metalwork, and Precious GlassArt 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 Ages: 8-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 236461 | Orlando Remembered: Faces and PlacesFaces and Places highlights personalities and establishments that have left lasting marks on Orlando. New to the Faces and Places exhibit are artifacts from the life of beloved Central Florida dance instructor Edith Royal, â??the woman who set Central Florida dancing.â?? Learn more about movers and shakers such as Carl Langford, Delta Burke, and Joe Tinker; businesses like Merita Bread and Randall Knives; and sports teams like the Solar Bears and the Orlando Predators. Included with general admission. 407.836.8500 http://www.thehistorycenter.org Ages: 7-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Films 491333 | Star Trek in IMAXWhat better place to see an IMAX screening of the new Star Trek (PG-13) film then KSC? 321.449.4444 http://www.ken... pacecenter.com Ongoing Daily 5/7/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-19 Time: 4:30pm & 7pm Cost: $7.50 (with KSC admission); $12 (film only) |
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| Films 497271 | SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (PG)Families can see SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (PG) as part of Cinemaworld's weekly Summer KidFest, which offers screenings of family favorites seven days a week. Kids are free and adults pay just $2 or receive free admission with the donation of a gently used children's book to benefit the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County. 321.723.4143 http://cinemaw... .com/melbourne Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am Cost: Adults $2; Kids free |
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| Films 513322 | Movie in the Park - Paul Blart Mall Cop (PG)Families can spread out on the lawn area at the Jim Beech Recreation Center soccer fields for an outdoor screening of Paul Blart Mall Cop (PG). Bring your own blanket or lawn chair for seating. Pizza, hot dogs, chips, candy, and soda are available for purchase. Attendees are invited to bring non-perishable food items for donation to charity. In the event of rain the film will be shown inside the rec center. 407.905.3180 http://www.ci.ocoee.fl.us 7/4/09 Ages: 7-18 Time: lawn opens 7:30pm; film begins 8:45pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 506294 | Garden Theatre Summer Movie SeriesThe Garden Theatre offers a summer-long film series featuring popular classics, including The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Note: Not all films in the series are suitable for young children; see the website for the complete film schedule. 407.877.4736 http://www.gardentheatre.org Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 6/12/09 - 9/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: 10am Cost: $5 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 516715 | Fourth of July at SeaWorldIn honor of the Independence holiday, SeaWorld adds an extra slash of patriotic pyrotechnics to its nightly fireworks show. 407.351.3600 http://www.seaworld.com Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10:30pm Cost: Free with park admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 516704 | Fourth of July at the Magic KingdomThe Magic Kingdom treats guests to its extra-special Disney's Celebrate America! fireworks show with patriotic music and "bombs bursting in air." Visitors can also see the illuminated SpectroMagic parade, featuring floats covered with colored lights and fiber optics, at 10:30pm and 12:30am. 407.824.4321 http://www.disneyworld.com Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: fireworks 9pm; parade 10:20pm, 12:30am Cost: Free with theme park admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514894 | A Flashback Fourth of JulyCelebration celebrates Independence Day with a 1970s-themed event featuring live music by the Reflections Band and the Dixieland Jazz Band, a 7:30pm costume contest, a KidZone with inflatables, face painting, and The Radio Disney Road Crew, and a 9:30pm fireworks show. 407.566.2200 http://www.celebrationfl.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-11pm; fireworks 9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514971 | Celebrate July 4thGroveland's Independence Day celebration features a classic car show, a kids' bike parade, face painting, a watermelon eating contest, a dunk tank, inflatables and waterslides, live music, a 6:30pm barefoot waterskiing demonstration, and fireworks at sunset. Families can take part in free child safety seat inspections at the Groveland Fire Department and bring non-perishable food to the dunk tank for donation to charity. 352.429.2141 ex 236 http://www.groveland-fl.gov 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-9:30pm; fireworks 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514952 | City of Kissimmee's Annual July 4th CelebrationKissimmee celebrates the Independence holiday with free ice skating (on synthetic ice), as well as a children's bike and wagon parade, live music, food and merchandise vendors, fireworks, and a Kiddie Land with an obstacle course, basketball throw, and bounce house. Complimentary off-site bus shuttle service is available from the Albertson's at Town Corral Plaza in Kissimmee. 407.933.8368 http://kissimmee.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 442089 | Independence Day CelebrationFamilies can enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration featuring jump roping, pie-eating contests, kids; crafts, live music, and more. Food is available for purchase from on-site vendors, or visitors can bring a picnic lunch. Mansion tours available for a fee. 386.668.3840; 386.736.5953 DeBaryhall@co.volusia.fl.us http://debaryhall.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-2pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 440533 | Red, White, and ZooFamilies can enjoy music, games, and food, while celebrating the Zoo's birthday and Independence Day. The event also features children's crafts, face painting, magic, a waterslide, zoo animal encounters, and a watermelon eating contest with Maude and Mary. 407.323.4450 ex 136 http://www.centralfloridazoo.org Ongoing Daily 7/4/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-3pm Cost: Free with zoo admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 508220 | Olde Fashioned Fourth of July CelebrationWinter Park's Independence Day celebration includes live patriotic music, horse-drawn wagon rides, a children's bicycle parade, face painting, games, and prizes. 407.599.3275 http://www.cityofwinterpark.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-1pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 511689 | Avalon Park 4th of July CelebrationAvalon Park's classic Independence Day celebration features an apple pie bake-off, hot dog eating contest, a bike parade, live music, bounce houses, and a fireworks display. 407.658.6565 http://www.avalonpark.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-9pm; fireworks 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 511606 | City of Cocoa's 4th of July CelebrationFamilies can spend a leisurely day at Riverfront Park and historic Cocoa Village, enjoying live entertainment, food, kids' activities, and shopping in anticipation of an 8pm patriotic concert by the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and a 9:15pm fireworks show. 321.639.3500 lmoody@cocoafl.org http://www.cocoafl.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm-9:30pm; fireworks 9:15pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 514906 | City of Deltona's Fireworks ExtravaganzaThe city of Deltona celebrates Independence Day with activities and games for kids, live music, and a fireworks spectacular at 9:15pm. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food and merchandise is available for purchase. Shuttle service to the Sports Complex is available from Deltona City Hall. 386.878.8100 http://www.ci.deltona.fl.us 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-9pm; fireworks 9:15pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 508224 | Colors of Freedom July 4th CelebrationTavares hosts its annual Independence Day celebration featuring children's activities, a caricature artist, face painter, juggler, stilt walker, inflatables, a rock climbing wall, a water tag maze, and more. There's also a 5pm parade on Alfred Street, meet-and-greets with Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross, and a post-parade show by the Leonard Brothers Band. The Tampa Bay Water Ski Show Team performs a 6:30pm on Lake Dora. 352.742.6477 http://www.tavares.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm-9:30pm; fireworks 9pm Cost: Free; some activities require a nominal fee |
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| Holiday Seasonal 509149 | Universal 360 Show and July 4 CelebrationUniversal Studio's Universal 360: A Cinesphere Spectacular - a high-tech lagoon show featuring scenes from more than 100 Universal Pictures films projected onto a 360-degree, four-story screen, lasers, pyrotechnics, and more - includes a special patriotic finale and fireworks display on July 4. The 10pm show is included with Universal Studios park admission, and cannot be viewed from other areas of the park. 407.224.4233 http://www.universalorlando.com Ongoing Daily 7/3/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10pm Cost: Free with park admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 508997 | 4th of July Fireworks DisplayThe city of Edgewater's Independence Day celebration features a 5K walk/run, kids' games, inflatables, live music, food vendors and, at 9pm, fireworks. 386.424.2445 http://www.cityofedgewater.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7am; fireworks 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 510136 | July 4th ExtravaganzaVisitors to Silver Springs can spend the day at the park and enjoy a special July 4th concert featuring the Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band, The Lovin' Spoonful, and country artist Terry Clark, as well as evening fireworks. Current military personnel and veterans receive free admission on July 4. 352.236.2121 http://www.silversprings.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: concerts 3pm, 5pm & 7:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 508245 | Cocoa Beach Fourth of July Fireworks SpectacularThe city of Cocoa Beach is the new organizer of the popular Ron Jon Surf Shop fireworks extravaganza, one of the largest fireworks displays on Florida's East Coast. Fireworks are launched from a barge anchored offshore from Shepard Park, located behind Ron Jon Surf Shop. 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 516712 | Fourth of July at EpcotEpcot presents its acclaimed IllumiNations show with a few special Fourth of July touches. 407.824.4321 http://www.disneyworld.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10pm Cost: Free with theme park admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 516709 | Fourth of July at Disney's Hollywood StudiosHollywood Studios joins in the pyrotechnics fun for the Fourth of July with a special 10pm fireworks show that takes place between two showings of its nighttime spectacular, Fantasmic!, at 9pm and 10:45pm. 407.824.4321 http://www.disneyworld.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9pm Cost: Free with theme park admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 511429 | Fireworks at the FountainFamilies can celebrate Independence Day in Lake Eola Park with food, live entertainment on two stages, a kids' play area, and a fireworks spectacular. 407.246.3720 http://www.cityoforlando.net 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Festival 4pm; Fireworks 9:15pm Cost: Free |
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