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Park Avenue Sidewalk Sale

Shop till you drop at the March sidewalk sale featuring savings from 50-75% off at participating Park Avenue merchants.

The sale will run from Friday, March 18 through Sunday, March 20.

For more information, please visit www.experienceparkavenue.com.

Valentine Concert – an Afternoon of Music, Art and Romance

Valentine Concert

Date: Sunday, February 7
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Place: Central Park Main Stage
251 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789

Cost: The event is free and open to the public.

Each spring the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Park Avenue Merchants Association proudly host a Valentine Concert in Central Park. This afternoon of music and romance is the ideal place to bring a picnic basket, spread out a blanket and spend the afternoon with your sweetheart on Park Avenue.

The free event is held on the Sunday before Valentine’s Day at the Central Park Main Stage.

A FREE Bike Valet will be offered for the Valentine Concert. Don’t worry about parking your car, ride on down and have your bicycle parked and secured while you enjoy the music! Eyes will be on your bicycle for the duration of the concert. It works like a hat check. The bicycle valet will be located on the west side of the Main Stage.

2016 Event Details
Sunday, February 7, 2016
1:30 p.m.
Sunday in the Park with John Sinclair
featuring members of the Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra
presented by Art on the Green & The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park
2:30 p.m.
Michael Andrew & Swingherhead
presented by Park Avenue Merchants Association

Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe Winter Park Road Race 10k and 2 Mile Presented by Florida Hospital

The 39th annual event is a local tradition. With a 10k, 2 mile and kids’ run the whole family can participate. Run through beautiful, neighborhood friendly Winter Park. The 10k course features slight inclines, tree canopied roads, historic homes and views of Chain of Lakes. 10k finishers receive a medal, all participants receive a pint glass and commemorative gender specific tech tee. Join us!

Date, Time & Location
Saturday, March 12, 2016
7:00 am: 2 Mile
7:30 am: 10k (6.2 mi.)
8:15 am: 2 Mile Awards
9:00 am: 10k Awards
9:15 am: Florida Hospital for Children Kids’ Run
10:00 am: Track Shack Running Series Awards Ceremony

Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL
251 Park Avenue South
Winter Park, FL 32789

About this Race
This is the Grand Finale of the Track Shack Running Series. The 39th annual event is a local tradition. With a 10k, 2 mile and kids’ run the whole family can participate. Run through beautiful, neighborhood friendly Winter Park. The 10k course features slight inclines, tree canopied roads, historic homes and views of Chain of Lakes. This event sold out last year! Don’t delay, register today!
Our title sponsor, Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe is celebrating 30 years of service in Central Florida.

Safety is our first priority!
Bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, and dogs will be prohibited from the race course. The use of headphones is discouraged.
Walker Friendly Events

Keeping Central Florida Fit is our mission. Walkers are encouraged to participate in all Track Shack races. Municipalities require that road ways are clear of participants and opened as soon as the race is complete. That is why a maximum pace of 16 minutes per mile is set. If the pace isn’t maintained, race officials will ask you to move to the sidewalk to re-open the roadways.
Stroller Restrictions

• Stroller/jogger operators start behind designated stroller signage in the 2 mile ONLY.
• 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.

Run 4 Love 4 Mile Presented by Florida Hospital

Run 4 Love 4 Mile Presented by Florida Hospital

Event Date:
02-13-2016 7:30 AM

Event Description:
Single? Married? It’s Complicated? This event is for everyone that has the love of running and walking or may just be discovering it. Bring your loves and experience the euphoria of a healthy lifestyle. Best outfit contest, SoleMate Challenge, and free kids’ run.

Date, Time & Location
Saturday, February 13, 2016
7:30 am: 5k
8:45 am: Healthy 100 Kids’ Run
9:00 am: Awards Presentation

Showalter Field
2525 Cady Way
Winter Park, FL 32792

Register at www.Run4Love4Mile.com

Seasons 52 Park Ave. 5.2k Presented by Florida Hospital

Seasons 52 Park Ave. 5.2k Presented by Florida Hospital

Event Date:
01-23-2016 7:30 AM

Get a healthy start to the New Year by participating in the 4th race of the Track Shack Running Series. Seasons 52 Fresh Grill and Wine Bar celebrates the enjoyment of living a fit and healthy lifestyle by sponsoring this race through beautiful Winter Park!

Saturday, January 23, 2016
7:30 am: 5.2k (3.2 miles)
8:45 am: Healthy 100 Kids’ Run
9:00 am: Awards Presentation
Note: Please plan to arrive 45 minutes to 1 hour early due to road closures and traffic congestion.

Stage at Central Park
251 N. Park Ave. 
 Winter Park, FL 32789
(Corner of Garfield Ave and Park Avenue)

Register at www.TrackShack.com

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra “Holiday Pops” Concert

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday, November 29, 2015 | 4:00 PM | Free

The City of Winter Park invites you to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season as the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents its annual Holiday Pops concert in Winter Park’s charming Central Park. The Philharmonic will present a beautiful program of holiday favorites for all ages to enjoy. This free public concert is made possible by the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. Audience members are encouraged to bring non-perishable, canned or dry food items to help restock the pantries at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Bring a blanket and a picnic and get ready for a concert program of holiday favorites that will be sure to put everyone in the spirit of the season.

6th Annual Pumpkin Run 5K to benefit the people of Haiti

pumpkin-runSaturday, November 14, 2015 | 7:30 AM | $30

This family-friendly event is a fundraiser for mission projects in Haiti and is sponsored by St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, St. Stephen Catholic Community and other friends of Haiti. Proceeds from the event will benefit the people of Haiti with health, education and economic development. Awards will be presented to the top male and female runners and competitive walkers and top three finishers for each age division. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.

Popcorn Flicks in the Park featuring Charlotte’s Web

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Thursday, November 12, 2015 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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. For more information please call 407-629-0054.

CoffeeTalk featuring City Manager Randy Knight

coffee-talk-2Thursday, November 12, 2015 | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

If you have a latté beans to grind or you simply want to espresso your thoughts, CoffeeTalk may be the cup for you. This free, popular CoffeeTalk series gives the community an opportunity to sit down and talk with the Mayor, City Commissioners, City Manager and Department Directors over a cup of coffee provided by Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen. CoffeeTalk provides a more informal setting to share ideas, concerns and thoughts with city leaders. We hope to see you at CoffeeTalk!

“Chalk the Walk” in Central Park

Chalk

 

Saturday, November 7, 2015, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

The city’s Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to present, “Chalk the Walk” in Central Park. This event is similar to a street-painting festival, but unique in that the sidewalks of beautiful Central Park will become the canvas on which artists create their magnificent works of chalk art. The event is open to spectators all day.

Prizes for the show totaling $2,500 will be presented to winners from adult, high school and middle school categories. Winners will be announced from the main stage in Central Park at 5 p.m. To participate and chalk in the event is FREE and open to the public. However, space is limited and requires application in advance for all categories via email at chalkfestivalcoordinator@ymail.com.