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Winter Park Florida | April events 2017

33rd Annual All British Car Show

 

 

The 33rd Annual All British Car Show will be held at Mead Botanical Garden on April 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free but there is a small fee to enter a British car in the show.

 

Date :

Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 8 am to 3 pm

 

Event location:

Mead Botanical Garden
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

 

Contact :

Phone contact: 407-599-3397
Website: http://www.meadgarden.org/
http://www.allbritishcarclub.com/

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14th Annual « Trees for Peace »

A tree planting project

The City of Winter Park and the Multifaith Education Project are proud to announce the 14th annual Trees For Peace Interfaith Tree Planting Project. The ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the program will be led by Debbie Medina, director of the Multifaith Education Project. More than 50 students and faculty representing The Geneva School, Jewish Academy of Orlando, and Leaders Preparatory School, will join together to plant trees for peace.

Date :

Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 11:30 am

Event location:

Phelps Park
1200 N. Phelps Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

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Winter Park Sunday Running Group

 

 

The Winter Park Sunday Running Group has been a source of pleasant running experiences and friendships for hundreds of runners over 40 years. We encourage and welcome runners of all ages and speeds to join us on the course which offers exceptional scenery throughout Winter Park. The most popular distances range from five to ten miles, but the course easily accommodates shorter loops of three or four miles. It is our policy to ensure that people new to the group are warmly welcomed and that they do not get lost on the course.

 

Date:
Sundays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017 at  7 a.m – Weekly on the same day

 

Event location :
Park Avenue & Welbourne Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

 

Contact:
Email : jackgallagher534@gmail.com
Website: http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/about-this-theme

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16th Annual Dinner on the Avenue

 

 

The City of Winter Park is proud to present the 16th Annual Dinner on the Avenue, a unique, fun-filled dining experience that has become the social event of the year. Gather a table of friends, family, co-workers or neighbors to dine under the stars on beautiful Park Avenue. Tables of eight (8) are available for just $125 each. Only the table, white linen tablecloth and chairs are provided – everything else is up to you. Get creative with table set-up and let your appetites decide whether you bring your own potluck dinner or hire a local caterer to satisfy your palate.

Creativity is encouraged and each group is challenged to develop its own unique look and individual décor. Awards will be presented to winners in various categories including most colorful, most elegant, most original, best TV/movie-themed and honorable mentions. The judging will begin at 7 p.m. sharp, and awards will be presented once the judges have decided on the winners.

Fee: $125.

 

Date :

Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 6 to 10 pm

 

Event location:

Park Avenue & Morse Boulevard
North Park Avenue & West Morse Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

 

Contact :

Phone contact: 407-599-3334

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The Great Duck Derby

 

 

Join the fun and races at The Great Duck Derby” – Saturday, April 22, 2017, 10 am – 2 pm; gates open at 9:30 am. The Derby runs rain or shine! “The Great Duck Derby” is a family fun day at Mead Garden, featuring the famous little rubber duck races and tons of kid-friendly activities.                                

Activities include:
Duckoration station where kids get their race ducks ready, baby chick and bunny animal encounter, nature hikes and scavenger hunts, bounce houses, silly song sing-along with Mr. Harley, the Winter Park Fire Department’s big red engine, crafts and games, and more!  Free tree give away by the Winter Park Urban Forestry department.
Thanks to our fine flock of Duck Derby sponsors, it’s just $5 to adopt a race duck and all other activities are FREE!  Food, drinks and sweet treats, as well as Duck Derby t-shirts and whistles will be available for purchase. 

 

Date :

Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10 am to 2 pm

 

Event location:

Mead Botanical Garden
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

 

Contact :

Phone contact: 407-599-3397
Website: http://www.meadgarden.org/

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May events Winter Park

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Winter Park Sunday Running Group

The Winter Park Sunday Running Group has been a source of pleasant running experiences and friendships for hundreds of runners over 40 years. We encourage and welcome runners of all ages and speeds to join us on the course which offers exceptional scenery throughout Winter Park. The most popular distances range from five to ten miles, but the course easily accommodates shorter loops of three or four miles. It is our policy to ensure that people new to the group are warmly welcomed and that they do not get lost on the course.

Date:
Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 7 am
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Sunday, May 22, 2016

Where?
Park Avenue & Welbourne
Winter Park

Website:
http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/about-this-theme

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Spring Cleanup

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It’s that time of year again! Now is the time for spring cleaning just in time for the summer. The City of Winter Park encourages residents to participate in the city’s annual Spring Cleanup which will be held during the month of May. The annual Spring Cleanup provides an extra “bonus” pickup day so that residents can dispose of old furniture, broken appliances and other bulky items.

To take advantage of this convenient service, residents must place their items curbside after 5 p.m. on the evening prior to their second regularly scheduled pickup day.

Households North of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues – May 5 or 6.

Households South of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues – May 12 or 13.

(Hazardous waste and yard waste is not included in the spring cleanup.)

Date :
May 5, 6, 12, 13, 2016 | 8 a.m to 5 p.m

Location event :
Fairbanks/Aloma avenues
Winter Park, FL United States

Contact :
Please call 407-774-0800

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Popcorn Flicks in the Park

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Popcorn Flicks in the Park featuring “Sense and Sensibility”.

Presented by Winter Park CRA and produced by Enzian Theater. This film series features classic films for the whole family. We encourage you to bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends and join us! Free popcorn for everyone.

25We encourage you to bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends and join us! Popcorn Flicks are typically scheduled at 7PM or 8PM, but may not start until sunset to provide an optimal viewing experience for our guests. These outdoor screenings are dependent upon Florida’s famously unpredictable weather conditions.

Free for public.

Date :
Thursday May 12, 2016 from 8 to 10 p.m

Location event :
Central Park Main Stage
Park Avenue & Garfield Avenue
winter park, 32789 United States

Contact :
For more information please call 407-629-0054
or visit website: enzian.org/film/popcorn_flicks

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Catch Healthy Habits

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Winter Park residents age 50 and older will be needed to volunteer with other older adult volunteers to teach children ages 6-11 about healthy eating and fitness at Winter Park Community Center,
local schools, and other youth organizations.

The RCLL VOICE is a unique educational and service program that utilizes the special talents of older adult volunteers in Central Florida to address local community issues such as making communities more age-friendly, reducing health disparities, and addressing food insecurity among community residents. Volunteers serve as trained mentors and use their expertise to assist children, teens, and adults in a variety of areas including health and education.

The Hamilton Holt School at Rollins College received a generous grant from the Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF) to support the Volunteers Organized in Community Engagement (VOICE) Program. VOICE is reducing the incidence of childhood obesity in Winter Park and surrounding communities by implementing a highly successful older adult volunteer service program, the CATCH Healthy Habits Program.

Free training will be provided by the Rollins College CATCH Healthy Habits Program, May 17-18.

Date :
Wednesday, May 17 and 18, 2016 from 1 to 5 p.m

Location event :
Alfond Gymnasium
1000 Holt Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
For further information, please call (407) 646-2459.
To submit a volunteer application, please go to http://www.rollins.edu/voice

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April events Winter Park

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Winter Park Sunday Running Group

The Winter Park Sunday Running Group has been a source of pleasant running experiences and friendships for hundreds of runners over 40 years. We encourage and welcome runners of all ages and speeds to join us on the course which offers exceptional scenery throughout Winter Park. The most popular distances range from five to ten miles, but the course easily accommodates shorter loops of three or four miles. It is our policy to ensure that people new to the group are warmly welcomed and that they do not get lost on the course.

Date:
Sunday, January 10, 2016 – Weekly on the same day
Park Avenue & Welbourne
Winter Park

Time:
7:00 am

Website:
http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/about-this-theme

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Art on the Green 2015-2016 Exhibition

The City of Winter Park and the Public Art Advisory Board present Art on the Green 2015-2016, a major exhibition of large-scale sculptures displayed in the 11-acre Central Park in downtown Winter Park. The exhibition features the works of seven noted artists with ties to Florida. Seven sculptures will be on display from Sunday, November 1, 2015, through Tuesday, March 1, 2016, concurrent with park hours. Visitors can begin their outdoor sculpture tour at the Central Park Rose Garden, located at the intersection of Park and New England avenues, or from anywhere in the park.

Date:
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 – Daily until Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Event Location:
Central Park Rose Garden
Park Avenue and New England Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

http://cityofwinterpark.org/AOG
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I Left My Heart

This new musical revue features three professional​ tenors who take you​ through four decades of Tony Bennett’s life and ​music – f​rom his early top 40 hits to​ his jazz recordings with Count Basie, Stan Getz and Bill Evans to ​his famous torch songs. This musical​ includes a thrilling score of 40 standards all recorded by the man Sinatra called “the greatest singer in the world.” With such recognizable songs like “Stranger In Paradise,” “The Best Is Yet To Come,” “Rags To Riches,” and his best known hit “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” this musical revue is sure to be a very popular show for all!

The three outstanding tenor voices performing Bennett’s songs are all returning Playhouse professionals – Bert Rodriguez, Victor Souffrant and Dee Jay Young. Roy Alan will direct the production and Christopher Leavy will music direct. The Playhouse trio will accompany with Mr. Leavy on piano, Ned Wilkinson on multiple instruments and Sam Forrest on percussion.

The production runs January 22 – February 27, 2016.  Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. and select Wednesday, Friday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices are $40 evenings, $36 Senior evenings, $30 matinees, $15 student and industry professionals. Student rush “$10@10” offers $10 tickets (for students 25 years and younger) 10 minutes prior to a performance when seats are available.

Date:
Friday, January 22, 2016 thru Saturday, February 27, 2016

Event Location:
Winter Park Playhouse
711 Orange Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
407-645-0145

http://www.winterparkplayhouse.org/

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Run for the Trees Jeannette Genius McKean Memorial 5k

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Unique point to point 5k run/walk with every participant receiving a young tree. The last mile is on the tree-canopied, wilderness dirt road of Genius Drive. This privately owned glimpse of old Florida is opened to the public only once a year, for this event. All finishers receive a young tree! Event capacity is set at 1,800. Free kids run.

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7:30 am 5k (3.1 miles)

8:45 am: Kids Run

9:00 am: Awards Presentation @ Showalter Field

Entry Fees

Through Apr 19: $28

Apr 10 – Apr 22: $30

Race Day: $35

Discount available for youth and seniors

For safety reasons, bicycles, rollers skates, in-line skates, and dogs will be prohibited from the race course. The use of headphones is discouraged.

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Stroller Restrictions

  • Stroller/jogger operators start behind designated stroller signage.
    • Stroller/jogger operators may walk/jog no faster than 15 minute per mile, a safe operating speed. If your speed goes faster than 15 minutes per mile pace, you may be disqualified.
    • Stroller/jogger operators must yield the right of way to runners. Stroller/Joggers can tip easily and cannot turn quickly. Please do not weave through packs of runners.

Funds raised from the event will support the Winter Park Tree Replacement Fund.
For full details, please visit http://www.trackshack.com/events-detail.php?id=108

 

Event date :

Saturday 23 April 2016 | 7:30 am

 

Event location :

Showalter Field

2525 Cady Way

Winter Park, FL 32792

March events Winter Park

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Winter Park Sunday Running Group

The Winter Park Sunday Running Group has been a source of pleasant running experiences and friendships for hundreds of runners over 40 years. We encourage and welcome runners of all ages and speeds to join us on the course which offers exceptional scenery throughout Winter Park. The most popular distances range from five to ten miles, but the course easily accommodates shorter loops of three or four miles. It is our policy to ensure that people new to the group are warmly welcomed and that they do not get lost on the course.

Date:
Sunday, January 10, 2016 – Weekly on the same day
Park Avenue & Welbourne
Winter Park

Time:
7:00 am

Website:
http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/about-this-theme

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Art on the Green 2015-2016 Exhibition

The City of Winter Park and the Public Art Advisory Board present Art on the Green 2015-2016, a major exhibition of large-scale sculptures displayed in the 11-acre Central Park in downtown Winter Park. The exhibition features the works of seven noted artists with ties to Florida. Seven sculptures will be on display from Sunday, November 1, 2015, through Tuesday, March 1, 2016, concurrent with park hours. Visitors can begin their outdoor sculpture tour at the Central Park Rose Garden, located at the intersection of Park and New England avenues, or from anywhere in the park.

Date:
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 – Daily until Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Event Location:
Central Park Rose Garden
Park Avenue and New England Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

http://cityofwinterpark.org/AOG
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I Left My Heart

This new musical revue features three professional​ tenors who take you​ through four decades of Tony Bennett’s life and ​music – f​rom his early top 40 hits to​ his jazz recordings with Count Basie, Stan Getz and Bill Evans to ​his famous torch songs. This musical​ includes a thrilling score of 40 standards all recorded by the man Sinatra called “the greatest singer in the world.” With such recognizable songs like “Stranger In Paradise,” “The Best Is Yet To Come,” “Rags To Riches,” and his best known hit “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” this musical revue is sure to be a very popular show for all!

The three outstanding tenor voices performing Bennett’s songs are all returning Playhouse professionals – Bert Rodriguez, Victor Souffrant and Dee Jay Young. Roy Alan will direct the production and Christopher Leavy will music direct. The Playhouse trio will accompany with Mr. Leavy on piano, Ned Wilkinson on multiple instruments and Sam Forrest on percussion.

The production runs January 22 – February 27, 2016.  Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. and select Wednesday, Friday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices are $40 evenings, $36 Senior evenings, $30 matinees, $15 student and industry professionals. Student rush “$10@10” offers $10 tickets (for students 25 years and younger) 10 minutes prior to a performance when seats are available.

Date:
Friday, January 22, 2016 thru Saturday, February 27, 2016

Event Location:
Winter Park Playhouse
711 Orange Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
407-645-0145

http://www.winterparkplayhouse.org/

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February events Winter Park

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Winter Park Sunday Running Group

 

The Winter Park Sunday Running Group has been a source of pleasant running experiences and friendships for hundreds of runners over 40 years. We encourage and welcome runners of all ages and speeds to join us on the course which offers exceptional scenery throughout Winter Park. The most popular distances range from five to ten miles, but the course easily accommodates shorter loops of three or four miles. It is our policy to ensure that people new to the group are warmly welcomed and that they do not get lost on the course.

Date:
Sunday, January 10, 2016 – Weekly on the same day
Park Avenue & Welbourne
Winter Park

Time:
7:00 am

Website:
http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/about-this-theme

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Winter in the Park

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The City of Winter Park will bundle up once again for “Winter in the Park,” the city’s annual holiday ice skating rink in Central Park West Meadow. Snowflakes of all ages and skill levels are invited to chill out as they glide, spin and turn!: Monday thru Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. See website for extended school holiday hours. Snow angels are invited to skate all day for only $12 per skater (skate rental included).

For a blizzard of 10 or more people, cool group discounts are available. If you are interested in bringing your whole igloo to celebrate birthdays, special events, private parties or corporate holiday gatherings, the rink is available for rental opportunities. Advance reservations are required for private party/groups to avoid an icy avalanche of skaters at the rink. Holiday music, games, carolers and so much more will flurry around you as you enjoy “Winter in the Park.”

Date:
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 – Daily until Sunday, January 10, 2016

Time:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

http://cityofwinterpark.org/witp

Event Location:

Central Park West Meadow in Downtown Winter Park
New York Avenue & Morse Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
(407) 599-3334

https://cityofwinterpark.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks/central-park/

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Art on the Green 2015-2016 Exhibition

 

The City of Winter Park and the Public Art Advisory Board present Art on the Green 2015-2016, a major exhibition of large-scale sculptures displayed in the 11-acre Central Park in downtown Winter Park. The exhibition features the works of seven noted artists with ties to Florida. Seven sculptures will be on display from Sunday, November 1, 2015, through Tuesday, March 1, 2016, concurrent with park hours. Visitors can begin their outdoor sculpture tour at the Central Park Rose Garden, located at the intersection of Park and New England avenues, or from anywhere in the park.

Date:
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 – Daily until Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Event Location:
Central Park Rose Garden
Park Avenue and New England Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

http://cityofwinterpark.org/AOG
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January Park Avenue Sidewalk Sale

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Save 50 to 75 percent off select merchandise at participating merchants! Get all the incredible post-holiday sales at the January sidewalk sale featuring savings from 50-75% off at participating Park Avenue and Hannibal Square merchants. Don’t miss this Winter Park shopping event!

Date:
Thursday, January 7-10, 2016 | 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM

Event Location:
Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park, Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
407-644-8281

http://cityofwinterpark.org/AOG
http://experienceparkavenue.com/event/?eeid=1423&ttl=January+Sidewalk+Sale

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I Left My Heart

 

This new musical revue features three professional​ tenors who take you​ through four decades of Tony Bennett’s life and ​music – f​rom his early top 40 hits to​ his jazz recordings with Count Basie, Stan Getz and Bill Evans to ​his famous torch songs. This musical​ includes a thrilling score of 40 standards all recorded by the man Sinatra called “the greatest singer in the world.” With such recognizable songs like “Stranger In Paradise,” “The Best Is Yet To Come,” “Rags To Riches,” and his best known hit “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” this musical revue is sure to be a very popular show for all!

The three outstanding tenor voices performing Bennett’s songs are all returning Playhouse professionals – Bert Rodriguez, Victor Souffrant and Dee Jay Young. Roy Alan will direct the production and Christopher Leavy will music direct. The Playhouse trio will accompany with Mr. Leavy on piano, Ned Wilkinson on multiple instruments and Sam Forrest on percussion.

The production runs January 22 – February 27, 2016.  Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. and select Wednesday, Friday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices are $40 evenings, $36 Senior evenings, $30 matinees, $15 student and industry professionals. Student rush “$10@10” offers $10 tickets (for students 25 years and younger) 10 minutes prior to a performance when seats are available.

Date:
Friday, January 22, 2016 thru Saturday, February 27, 2016

Event Location:
Winter Park Playhouse
711 Orange Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
407-645-0145

http://www.winterparkplayhouse.org/

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January events Winter Park

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Winter Park Sunday Running Group

The Winter Park Sunday Running Group has been a source of pleasant running experiences and friendships for hundreds of runners over 40 years. We encourage and welcome runners of all ages and speeds to join us on the course which offers exceptional scenery throughout Winter Park. The most popular distances range from five to ten miles, but the course easily accommodates shorter loops of three or four miles. It is our policy to ensure that people new to the group are warmly welcomed and that they do not get lost on the course.

Date:
Sunday, January 10, 2016 – Weekly on the same day
Park Avenue & Welbourne
Winter Park

Time:
7:00 am

Website:
http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/about-this-theme

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Winter in the Park

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The City of Winter Park will bundle up once again for “Winter in the Park,” the city’s annual holiday ice skating rink in Central Park West Meadow. Snowflakes of all ages and skill levels are invited to chill out as they glide, spin and turn!: Monday thru Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. See website for extended school holiday hours. Snow angels are invited to skate all day for only $12 per skater (skate rental included).

For a blizzard of 10 or more people, cool group discounts are available. If you are interested in bringing your whole igloo to celebrate birthdays, special events, private parties or corporate holiday gatherings, the rink is available for rental opportunities. Advance reservations are required for private party/groups to avoid an icy avalanche of skaters at the rink. Holiday music, games, carolers and so much more will flurry around you as you enjoy “Winter in the Park.”

Date:
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 – Daily until Sunday, January 10, 2016

Time:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

http://cityofwinterpark.org/witp

Event Location:

Central Park West Meadow in Downtown Winter Park
New York Avenue & Morse Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
(407) 599-3334

https://cityofwinterpark.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks/central-park/

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Art on the Green 2015-2016 Exhibition

The City of Winter Park and the Public Art Advisory Board present Art on the Green 2015-2016, a major exhibition of large-scale sculptures displayed in the 11-acre Central Park in downtown Winter Park. The exhibition features the works of seven noted artists with ties to Florida. Seven sculptures will be on display from Sunday, November 1, 2015, through Tuesday, March 1, 2016, concurrent with park hours. Visitors can begin their outdoor sculpture tour at the Central Park Rose Garden, located at the intersection of Park and New England avenues, or from anywhere in the park.

Date:
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 – Daily until Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Event Location:
Central Park Rose Garden
Park Avenue and New England Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

http://cityofwinterpark.org/AOG
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January Park Avenue Sidewalk Sale

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Save 50 to 75 percent off select merchandise at participating merchants! Get all the incredible post-holiday sales at the January sidewalk sale featuring savings from 50-75% off at participating Park Avenue and Hannibal Square merchants. Don’t miss this Winter Park shopping event!

Date:
Thursday, January 7-10, 2016 | 09:00 AM to 09:00 PM

Event Location:
Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park, Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
407-644-8281

http://cityofwinterpark.org/AOG
http://experienceparkavenue.com/event/?eeid=1423&ttl=January+Sidewalk+Sale

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I Left My Heart

T​his new musical revue features three professional​ tenors who take you​ through four decades of Tony Bennett’s life and ​music – f​rom his early top 40 hits to​ his jazz recordings with Count Basie, Stan Getz and Bill Evans to ​his famous torch songs. This musical​ includes a thrilling score of 40 standards all recorded by the man Sinatra called “the greatest singer in the world.” With such recognizable songs like “Stranger In Paradise,” “The Best Is Yet To Come,” “Rags To Riches,” and his best known hit “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” this musical revue is sure to be a very popular show for all!

The three outstanding tenor voices performing Bennett’s songs are all returning Playhouse professionals – Bert Rodriguez, Victor Souffrant and Dee Jay Young. Roy Alan will direct the production and Christopher Leavy will music direct. The Playhouse trio will accompany with Mr. Leavy on piano, Ned Wilkinson on multiple instruments and Sam Forrest on percussion.

The production runs January 22 – February 27, 2016.  Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m. and select Wednesday, Friday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices are $40 evenings, $36 Senior evenings, $30 matinees, $15 student and industry professionals. Student rush “$10@10” offers $10 tickets (for students 25 years and younger) 10 minutes prior to a performance when seats are available.

Date:
Friday, January 22, 2016 thru Saturday, February 27, 2016

Event Location:
Winter Park Playhouse
711 Orange Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
407-645-0145

http://www.winterparkplayhouse.org/

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HUNTER VISION WATERMELON 5K

Watermelon-Hunter iconHere’s what you need to know about the Hunter Vision Watermelon 5k run this coming July 4th.

The 5k run starts at 7am, and the kids run starts at 8:15am. Come to Park Avenue in Winter Park, 251 Park Avenue South Winter Park, FL 32789.

Runners, walkers and fitness enthusiasts of all ages can have summertime fun by participating in the Hunter Vision Watermelon 5k, Friday, July 4 on Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park. The 3.1-mile run/walk begins at 7:00 a.m. It’s an All-American-style celebration featuring a shady course, entertainment, free kids’ run and the crowd favorite, the Watermelon Eating Contest.  Participants can show support for local military personnel in three ways:

1) Discount entry to active and retired military personnel and their families.

2) Food Drive. Contribute a non-perishable food items for distribution through the Orlando VA

Medical Center’s Veterans in Need Program.

3) Team Challenge competition.  Runners and walkers form teams of any kind: corporate, running club, ROTC, church group, etc. All teams receive recognition and the largest team will have a $500 donation made on their behalf to a local 501© (3) organization that supports military service. All 5k registrants who are active or retired military service personnel and/or military family members will receive special recognition by a unique bib number and will be entered into a prize drawing to win a Military Appreciation Staycation!  Staycation elements include a two night stay at Rosen Centre and a $75 Darden restaurant gift card. The randomly chosen winner will be announced after the race.

HVWKidsTrack Shack created this event in hopes of celebrating a wholesome community in order to raise funds for the Track Shack Foundation which supports local active and retired military personnel and their families. The Track Shack Foundation is a 501 ©(3) organization whose mission is to promote health and fitness with an emphasis on youth athletics.

In order to run in this race you must be a registered runner. Here’s a break down of the race fees.

Entry Fee:
$25 through June 28……$29…..June 29 – July 3
$15 Age 17 & under and age 65 & over
$15 Active, retired military personnel and military family members through July 3.
$35 Race Day at race day at race site

Register at the Track Shack website or call 407.896.1160 for more information.

Hunter Vision Watermelon 5K Run

Watermelon-Hunter iconGrab your running shoes and come out and run for the Hunter Vision Watermelon 5K Run this July 4th at 7am.

So gather your friends, family and neighbors for a spectacular Independence Day celebration of fitness and fun! All runners receive a festive t-shirt, plentiful refreshments, ice-cold watermelon and more!

Run/Walk 5k, Free Kids Run, Watermelon Eating Contest and more!

For more information visit The Track Shack online at, www.trackshack.com.

Winter Park Event ~ Florida Hospital Lady Track Shack 5k

Florida Hospital Lady Track Shack 5k

The Lady Track Shack

Location: Mead Garden, 1300 S. Denning Dr., Winter Park, FL 32789

Saturday, February 2, 2013
7:30 am: 5k Run/Walk (3.1 miles).
Women’s only race
8:45 am: Kids’ Run
9:00 am: Awards Presentation

 

The Lady Track Shack is a one-of-a-kind event set in the beautiful and lush surroundings of Mead Garden in Winter Park. For over 30 years, community leaders, mothers and daughters, sisters and friends have been taking part in this event to celebrate women’s health and fitness.

Contact: 407-896-1160 or www.trackshack.com

Registration required.

Entry fee:

Thru Jan 26 : $24

Jan 27-Feb 1 : $28

Race Day : $35