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| Concerts 511424 | Vans Warped Tour '09The annual Vans Warped Tour - a full-day, multi-stage concert event showcasing a range of popular alternative bands - also features demos, booths for non-profit and social organizations, and giveaways. (Note: An air-conditioned "Reverse Day Care" featuring free water is available for parents who wish to avoid the crowds and mosh pits.) Purchase tickets in advance online at or at the door. http://www.warpedtour.com 7/24/09 Ages: 14-19 Time: 11am Cost: $30.25 |
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| Concerts 500860 | Fridays on the PlazaFamilies can enjoy a concert by a different band each Friday night in downtown Winter Garden. Music ranges from jazz, blues, and folk to bluegrass, rock, and more. 407.656.4155 http://www.cwgdn.com Ongoing Each Fri 1/4/08 - 12/17/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-13 Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: 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 518259 | Diana: The People's PrincessThe People's Princess Charitable Foundation hosts a one-of-a-kind exhibit honoring the life of Diana, former Princess of Wales, and one of England's most beloved royals. The display chronicles Diana's childhood and ancestry, her spellbinding wedding, her years with the royal family, her charitable work, and her death and legacy. Items on display include royal dresses, various personal effects and memorabilia, and more. The exhibit takes place in Downtown Disney's West Side in the former Virgin Megastore building, next door to DisneyQuest. http://www.disneyworld.com Ongoing Daily 7/8/09 - 11/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 11am-11pm Cost: Adults $14.50; Children (ages 3 to 9) $5 (under 3) 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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| Fairs & Festivals 491943 | Target Family Theatre FestivalFamilies can enjoy fun-filled days of theater- and art-related events and activities as part of the Target Family Theatre Festival, starting with the opening day celebration as well as various performances at the Orlando Repertory Theatre's Edyth Bush Theatre, the Universal Orlando Theatre, and the Black Box Theatre, and the Lowndes Shakespeare Center's Goldman Theatre. 407.896.7365 http://www.orlandorep.com Ongoing Daily 7/18/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Times vary; See website for a complete event schedule. Cost: Tickets range from $6-$12; some events are free |
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| Films 511625 | The Living SeaThe film The Living Sea presents dramatic images of the world ocean, with a score by Grammy-winning artist, Sting. Families receive a discount for admission to multiple shows. 321.433.7372 http://www.brevardcc.edu/planet 7/24/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 8pm Cost: Adults $7; Seniors & Students $6; Children (12 & under) $4 |
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| Films 511639 | The PlanetsThe sky show The Planets takes audiences on a multimedia tour of the solar system. Families receive a discount for admission to multiple shows. 321.433.7372 http://www.brevardcc.edu/planet 7/24/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 7pm Cost: Adults $7; Seniors & Students $6; Children (12 & under) $4 |
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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 497275 | Horton Hears a Who (G)Families can see Horton Hears a Who (G) 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 7/24/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am Cost: Adults $2; Kids free |
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| Films 503787 | Movies on the Plaza: Back to the Future (PG)Families can stretch out on blankets or settle into lawn chairs for a free screening of the '80s classic Back to the Future at Knights Plaza outside UCF Arena. Pre-show activities, including games with prizes, start at 7pm; the film runs at 8pm. 407.823.3070 http://www.ucfarena.com 7/24/09 Ages: 4-18 Time: 7pm 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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| Films 500315 | Morse Museum's Friday Family FilmFamilies can watch the 25-minute film Animals in Art, paint and decorate a wooden bird, then tour the museum's galleries. Space is limited; a $5 refundable deposit per child is required to secure a reservation. 407.645.5311 education@morsemuseum.org http://morsemuseum.org 7/24/09 Ages: 5-12 Time: 10am-11:30am Cost: Free |
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| Kids' Auditions 519924 | Wizard of Oz AuditionsYoung actors ages five to 17 can audition for a role in an upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. By appointment only; call for details. 407.321.8111 StairsTheatre@cfl.rr.com http://www.way... artscenter.com Ongoing Daily 7/23/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-17 Time: Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri 7pm-9pm; Sat 10am-2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 503886 | Make & Take a CraftFamilies can create a different make-and-take craft each week. Registration and parental guidance is required. 407.623.3300 ex 4 http://www.wppl.org Ongoing Each Fri 6/12/09 - 7/24/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-12 Time: 10am-11am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 513339 | Aesop's FablesPreschoolers can listen to stories and create art inspired by the Orlando Museum of Art exhibit Jerry Pinkney: Aesop's Fables and Other Tails. 407.835.7323 http://www.ocls.info 7/24/09 Ages: 3-5 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 513341 | The Little Red HenPreschoolers can listen to stories and create art inspired by the Orlando Museum of Art exhibit Jerry Pinkney: Aesop's Fables and Other Tails. 407.835.7323 http://www.ocls.info 7/24/09 Ages: 3-5 Time: 10:30am Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 493823 | Sea Turtle WalksParticipants learn about Florida's sea turtles and, perhaps, see a nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtle during ranger-led tours. Space is limited. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 772.388.2750. 321.984.4852 http://www.flo... sebastianinlet Ongoing Daily 7/24/09 - 7/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: 9pm-1am Cost: Free with park admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 347571 | Vulture FeedingsFamilies can watch as the Brevard Zoo's vultures receive their daily meal. Feedings take place in the La Selva loop. 321.254.9453 http://brevardzoo.com Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n Cost: Free with zoo admission |
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| Nature & Outdoors 137945 | Alligator and Crocodile DemonstrationsFamilies can watch the alligator and crocodile demonstrations and feedings from the bridge to Wild Florida. 321.254.9453 http://brevardzoo.com Ongoing Each Wed, Fri, Sun 7/5/06 - 7/5/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm Cost: Free with zoo admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 341055 | Destination Florida: Tourism Before DisneyDestination Florida: Tourism Before Disney uses artifacts, images, memorabilia, and interactive components to show visitors what Florida tourism was like before the major theme parks moved in. Featured "favorites" include Gatorland, Weeki Wachee Springs, Cypress Gardens, Wigwam Village, Bok Tower, and Big Tree Park. 407.836.8500 http://www.thehistorycenter.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 597456 | Selected Works of Louis Comfort TiffanySelected Works of Louis Comfort Tiffany from the Morse Collection features more than 100 objects - including lamps, art glass, ceramics, and metalwork - demonstrating Tiffany's range as an artist. 407.645.5311 http://www.morsemuseum.org Ongoing Daily 3/4/06 - 12/31/20; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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