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Concerts
520378

Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players


Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players perform as part of the Target Family Theatre Festival. The show takes place in the Universal Orlando Theatre. Seating is limited; tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
407.896.7365
http://www.orlandorep.com
7/26/09

Ages: 4-16
Time: 2pm & 4pm
Cost: Adults $12; Children $6

Orlando Repertory Theatre

1001 Princeton Street
Orlando, FL32803


Concerts
228124

Daily Carillon Concert


Historic 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

Bok Sanctuary

1151 Tower Blvd.
Lake Wales, FL33853


Exhibits
518259

Diana: The People's Princess


The 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

Downtown Disney

1780 Buena Vista Drive
Orlando, FL32830


Exhibits
511653

BCC Planetarium Observatory and Exhibit Halls


The 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

BCC Planetarium and Observatory

1519 Clearlake Road
Cocoa, FL32922


Exhibits
500321

The Virtues of Simplicity - American Arts & Crafts


The 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

Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 North Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL32789


Exhibits
413702

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.
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

Orlando Science Center

777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL32803


Exhibits
413708

The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head


The 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

Orlando Science Center

777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL32803


Exhibits
407821

American Portraits & Landscapes


Benjamin 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

Orlando Museum of Art

2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL32803


Exhibits
407830

19th & Early 20th American Art


Paintings 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

Orlando Museum of Art

2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL32803


Exhibits
362677

Therman Statom: Stories of the New World


Therman 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

Orlando Museum of Art

2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL32803


Exhibits
362684

Jerry Pinkney: Aesop's Fables and Other Tails


More 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

Orlando Museum of Art

2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL32803


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

Orlando Museum of Art

2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL32803


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

Orlando Museum of Art

2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL32803


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

Orlando Museum of Art

2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL32803


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

Orlando Museum of Art

2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL32803


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


Ages: 8-18
Time: During museum hours
Cost: Free with museum admission

Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 North Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL32789


Exhibits
236461

Orlando Remembered: Faces and Places


Faces 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

Orange County Regional History Center

65 East Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL32801


Fairs & Festivals
523544

Orlando International Puppet Festival


IBEX Puppetry hosts the first annual Orlando International Puppet Festival, which is being held in conjunction with the Target Family Theatre Festival. Featured shows include Compagnie La Pendue's Poli Degaine (Punchy Draw), Chinese Theatre Works' Tiger Tales, Coad Canada Puppets' The Box? A Show of Feelings, and Marionetas De La Esquina's Emilio and The Enchanted Cow, which offers shows in both Spanish and English. Other highlights include a free screening of puppet film shorts, and a symposium on the state of puppetry on Saturday at 4pm at the Shakespeare Center's Goldman Theater.
407.422.8911
info@ibexpuppetry.com
http://orlandopuppetfestival.com
Ongoing Daily 7/25/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 2-19
Time: Individual show times vary
Cost: $6 & $12

IBEX Puppetry


Orlando, FL32801


Fairs & Festivals
491943

Target Family Theatre Festival


Families 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

Loch Haven Park

900 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL32803


Films
491333

Star Trek in IMAX


What 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)

Kennedy Space Center

State Road 405
Orlando, FL32815


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

Cinemaworld 16

4345 West New Haven Avenue
Melbourne, FL32904


Films
506294

Garden Theatre Summer Movie Series


The 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

Garden Theatre

160 W. Plant Street
Winter Garden, FL34787


Films
519763

KidFest - Azur and Asmar


Part of the Enzian's KidFest summer mini-series, camp participants and the general public are invited to view classic family-friendly movies the way they were meant to be seen - 35mm prints on the big screen! Families can see the animated, non-rated film Azur and Asmar, the tale of two foster brothers separated as children and reunited as adversaries.
407.629.1088
http://www.enzian.org
Ongoing Each Wed, Sun 7/22/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 7-18
Time: Wed 3pm; Sun 1pm
Cost: $5

Enzian Theater

1300 South Orlando Avenue
Maitland, FL32751


Library Programs
506138

Super Sunday Cinema: Coraline


Families can see a screening of the film Coraline (PG).
407.742.8888
http://www.osceolalibrary.org
7/26/09

Ages: 9-17
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: Free

Hart Memorial Central Library

211 East Dakin Avenue
Kissimmee, FL34741


Library Programs
506140

Super Sunday Cinema: Coraline


Families can see a screening of the film Coraline (PG).
407.742.8888
http://www.osceolalibrary.org
7/26/09

Ages: 9-17
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: Free

Poinciana Branch Library

101 North Doverplum Avenue
Kissimmee, FL34758


Library Programs
506139

Super Sunday Cinema: Coraline


Families can see a screening of the film Coraline (PG).
407.742.8888
http://www.osceolalibrary.org
7/26/09

Ages: 9-17
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: Free

Buenaventura Lakes Branch Library

405 Buenaventura Boulevard
Kissimmee, FL34743


Nature & Outdoors
430265

Fishing with the Pros


Bass Pro reps demonstrate casting techniques and talk about the different bait options available in an all-ages program.
407.563.5200
http://www.basspro.com
Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 1/3/09 - 12/26/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-18
Time: 11:30am, 3:30pm & 5:30pm
Cost: Free

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

5156 International Drive
Orlando, FL32819


Nature & Outdoors
493823

Sea Turtle Walks


Participants 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

Sebastian Inlet State Park

9700 South A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL32951


Nature & Outdoors
347571

Vulture Feedings


Families 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

Brevard Zoo

8225 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL32940


Nature & Outdoors
137945

Alligator and Crocodile Demonstrations


Families 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

Brevard Zoo

8225 North Wickham Road
Melbourne, FL32940


Nature & Outdoors
124562

Super Aquarium Fish Feeding and Education


Representatives feed the huge fish - including the State Record Catfish and a 14 pound Bass - in the super aquarium and educate families about the numerous species of fresh and saltwater fish available in the State of Florida. Get there a few minutes early to secure a good viewing spot.
407.563.5200
http://www.basspro.com
Ongoing Each Wed, Sat, Sun 5/6/06 - 5/6/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 3-18
Time: 1:30pm
Cost: Free

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

5156 International Drive
Orlando, FL32819


Nature & Outdoors
119447

Animal Demonstrations


Weather permitting, special animal demonstrations take place throughout the zoo. Elephant Demonstrations 11am & 2pm; Bird Show 11:30am; Bug Encounter 1pm; Primate Feeding Program 2:15pm; Feline Feeding Program 2:30pm; Reptile Demonstrations 3pm.
407.323.4450
http://www.centralfloridazoo.org
Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 3/25/06 - 12/26/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During regular zoo hours
Cost: Free with zoo admission

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 N.W. Highway 17-92
Sanford, FL32771


Nature & Outdoors
119450

Elephant Encounter


A specialized behind-the-scenes encounter provides the chance to discover what 100,000 muscles in an elephant's trunk feels like and to feed this endangered species during an interactive tour. Guest also learn about the zoo's Asian elephants, Maude and Mary, from their keepers. Spaces are limited; inquire at the Information Kiosk.
407.323.4450
http://www.centralfloridazoo.org
Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 3/26/06 - 12/26/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: 2:15pm
Cost: $9.50 plus zoo admission

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

3755 N.W. Highway 17-92
Sanford, FL32771


Ongoing Exhibits
341055

Destination Florida: Tourism Before Disney


Destination 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

Orange County Regional History Center

65 East Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL32801


Ongoing Exhibits
597456

Selected Works of Louis Comfort Tiffany


Selected 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

Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 North Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL32789


Ongoing Exhibits
385545

Science Park


The OSC's Science Park exhibit presents basic scientific principles in an engaging, hands-on manner. Visitors can experiment with magnets and coils to see how electricity and magnetism are related, construct a paper structure that floats on a column of air, shoot an air cannon, and experience natural phenomenons such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and thunderclouds.

Ongoing Daily except Wed 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Orlando Science Center

777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL32803


Ongoing Exhibits
406766

NatureWorks


The OSC's NatureWorks exhibit invites visitors to learn about the diverse ecosystems of Central Florida, discover how living and non-living things interact with each other within the environment, and see a variety of live creatures - from various fish, reptiles and alligators - in realistic habitats.

Ongoing Daily except Wed 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Orlando Science Center

777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL32803


Ongoing Exhibits
406767

DinoDigs: Mysteries Unearthed


The OSC's DinoDigs: Mysteries Unearthed exhibit features fossil replicas of dinosaurs and prehistoric sea creatures that allow visitors to compare reptiles and dinosaurs to see similarities and differences. Visitors can also examine fossilized dino eggs and uncover "fossils" in the hands-on dig pit.

Ongoing Daily except Wed 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Orlando Science Center

777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL32803


Ongoing Exhibits
406768

KidsTown


The KidsTown permanent exhibit is designed especially for children under 48" tall, and introduces kids to science concepts through hands-on interactive activities and imaginative role-playing. Kids can pick and sort oranges, float boats, build dams and channels, and play mechanic, among other activities.

Ongoing Daily except Wed 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 0-5
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Orlando Science Center

777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL32803


Ongoing Exhibits
406769

Dr. Dare's Lab


Visitors can play scientist in OSC's innovative lab and perform hands-on experiments. Check daily schedule for science sessions led by trained instructors.

Ongoing Daily except Wed 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-19
Time: During regular museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Orlando Science Center

777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL32803


Ongoing Exhibits
164009

Sacrifice and Prosperity: Central Florida at War


The History Center's permanent exhibit looks at war throughout history and its impact on Central Florida. From Orlando's first settlement during the Seminole Wars and the wars of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries to the rise of a high-tech corridor today, war has shaped Central Florida.
407.836.8500
http://www.thehistorycenter.org
Ongoing Daily 11/4/06 - 11/4/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-18
Time: During museum hours
Cost: Free with museum admission.

Orange County Regional History Center

65 East Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL32801


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