Archive for the ‘Downtown Winter Park’ Category.

Valentines Concert

ID-100105527This Valentine’s Day come to Central Park and enjoy this romantic evening with a free outdoor concert. Enjoy the music of Michael Andrew and Swingerhead. Concert runs from 4-6:30pm.

Hosted by the Park Avenue Merchants Association and the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, this free event is the ideal place to bring a picnic basket, spread out a blanket and spend the afternoon with your sweetheart on Park Avenue.

 

Sip, Shop and Stroll

sipJoin us downtown on February 6th for the Sip, Shop and Stroll downtown Winter Park. Brought to you by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Park Avenue Merchants Association.

Begin the evening by checking in at Park Avenue and Morse Boulevard at 5pm where attendees will receive their wine glass and passport at check-in. Spend your evening sampling wine and hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants as you stroll along Park Avenue shopping and having an incredible evening.

This event ends at 8pm and tickets must be bought in advance. Get your tickets online here.  Don’t forget to get tickets to this event because they will go fast!

*Guests must check-in by 7 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend. Please sip responsibly. Event is rain or shine, no refunds.*

Participating local merchants include:

Charyli

Cocina 

 Filthy Rich Celebrity Jewelry Replicas

Jewels By Peter B

Lilly Pulitzer

Luma on Park

Matilda’s on Park

M.Marie

Kilwin’s Chocolates & Ice Cream

Peterbrooke Chocolatier

Red Carpet Couture and Gems

The Ancient Olive

The Bistro on Park Avenue

The Doggie Door

The Spice and Tea Exchange 

The Unique Diamond Boutique

Timothy’s Gallery

Unleashed

You Need Art

Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade

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This saturday join us as we gather on the streets of beautiful downtown Winter Park to enjoy the magical Christmas Parade. Hosted by your Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, you’ll take in the bands, the marching and all the spectacle that is in the parade.

The parade route follows Cole Avenue and proceeds south to Comstock Avenue. Thanks to all of our media partners, including: Orlando Family Magazine, Orlando Life, The Park Press, WFTV Channel9, Winter Park/Maitland Observer, 89.9 FM WUCF, and 98.9 FM WMMO.

Leadership Winter Park Pancake Breakfast

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Join us on December 7 from 7am-10:30 for a delicious pancake breakfast at the Central Park Stage. This holiday tradition allows us to support the Winter Park elementary schools and their teachers through out the year. So bring your wallets and your appetites for some delicious breakfast for a great cause.

If you come down early enough you’ll also have great seats for the start of the “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade. Order your tickets at the park or online here: http://www.winterpark.org/content/pancake-breakfast

Cost
Adults $6
Children $4
Price includes pancakes, sausage and refreshments.

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Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Mark your calender for Friday, December 6, at 5pm as we come together in downtown Winter Park for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll in Central Park, brought to you by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce.

 

The festivities begin with carols sung by St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Choir, ParkMaitland Glee Club, New Warner Chapel, Winter Park High School’s Belle Chanson Choir and Orlando Harmony. Following will be the 2013 Holiday Card Competition winners and finally the tree lighting hosted by Bob Opshal of WFTV.

 

Central Park will come to life with the lighting of the tree, and our special guests Mr and Mrs Clause will be there to greet all the children and share refreshements.

 

Stick around Central Park after the tree is lit because there will be a special screening through Popcorn in the Park of White Christmas at 7pm.

 

Do not miss out on the great family fun!

 

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Keattikorn

Mayors’ Sole Challenge

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This Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 am come out to Central Park for this fun, free family event. There will be a friendly community competition to see which community (Winter Park, Maitland or Eatonville) can bring out the most walkers.

Eatonville took home top honors in 2012. Help Winter Park win the title this year by inviting your coworkers, friends, family and neighbors for a morning of healthy fun.

All ages and fitness levels can participate. Activities include warm ups, dancing, dance-walking, a healthy breakfast and a 30-minute walk. More info at www.healthycentralflorida.org.

 

 

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artur84

Hotsy-Totsy Roaring 1920’s Bash

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Join us on Saturday, November 2; 6 pm at the Mercedes-Benz of Orlando on, 810 N. Orlando Ave., for a fundraiser for Heart to Heart: a Community Care Organization, Inc.

We encourage guests to wear 1920’s costumes or dressy attire for a red-carpet event featuring a full casino and no-limit black jack tournament, live music by Performing Arts of Maitland and dancing, and fabulous speakeasy bar and food stations by Tim Webber Catering.

Tickets, tables and sponsorship information can be found at www.h2hcentralflorida.org/event, or call Ellen at 407-463-6297.

 

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adamr

Mother Daughter Tea

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This  Sunday, October 13; 2 – 5 pm at Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando you and your little girl will enjoy light petits fours, tea, inspiring activity stations, a doll hair salon, a Chinese auction, and shopping.

You don’t want to miss this inspiring experience for girls ages 5-12! Your little girl’s favorite doll is invited, too!  We also ask that you bring at least one non-perishable food item to donate to the Jewish Family Services Pearlman Pantry for their Thanksgiving holiday food drive.

Cost: $42 Adults / $24 Child and JCC members save $6; Prices increase by $5 after October 9. Contact Amber Tucker at 407-387-5330 or email AmberT@orlandojcc.org.

 

 

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Meet Iron Man

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Come out this Saturday, October 12; 10 a.m. – 12 pm and meet the Iron Man. He will be appearing at the Florida Blue Retail Center, 434 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, 32789.

Bring the kids for an unforgettable experience. Get a free, autographed IRON MAN comic book and enjoy games, smoothies and snacks. For parents, there will be massages and a dietician available to answer questions. The event is free.

Don’t miss out or you’ll regret it!

 

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David Castillo Dominici

Nativity Unveiling

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This Friday, October 11; 7 – 9 pm there will be the nativity unveiling.  The unveiling starts at Ten Thousand Villages of Winter Park, 346 North Park Avenue, and continues towards Winter Park, 32789.

Be the first to see our new nativities from around the world, and some favorites from years past. Enjoy fair-trade coffee, hot cocoa and delicious homemade treats. No RSVP necessary.

 

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dan