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FEB 4 th - 15 th 4800 Hwy. 301 Nort h, Tampa Featuring free entertainment, agriculture exhibits, competitive exhibits, a historical village, crafts, food, and one of the largest midways in the United States. FloridaStateFair.com

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THRU FEB 21 st FE B 13 t h FEB 12 th -28 th Knowles Memorial Chapel 81 st Oh, brother! Attention- stealing little brother, Fudge, makes Peter feel like a fourth grade nothing! In this story by Judy Blume, adapted for the stage by Bruce Mason, Fudge is a toddler terror that gets away with everything, and Peter has had about all he can take. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a humorous look at family life and the troubles that can only be caused by a younger sibling. OrlandoRep.com Share a table with some of your favorite theme park characters in the kitchen of the Hard Rock Hotel. Breakfast is served with characters everyTuesday morning from 8 - 11 am! Price: $19.50 adult, $12.50 (tween 10-14), $5 (child 3-9). HardRockHotels.com FEB 2 nd - 23 rd CHARACTER BREAKFAST A new musical made in America. For ten hard-luckTexans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor, and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand-new truck in order to win it. Inspired by true events, and infused with a“fresh roots-rock vibe,”this is the hilarious, hard-fought contest where only one winner will drive away with the American dream. GardenTheatre.org Festival Park Spice up family fun by tasting chili samples from over 80 different chili booths, from 12 - 5 pm! Plus, savor the flavors of live music, raffles, and kids zone. For those who like it hot, check outTheWorld Chili Eating Challenge. Price: $5 kids, $10 pre-sale adults, $14.99 day-of adults, $40VIP. OrlandoChiliCookoff.com Downtown Mount Dora New England architecture and breathtaking views of Lake Dora are the backdrop for this event. In addition to the endless rows of fine art, including oil paintings, watercolors, acrylics, clay, sculpture, and photography, the festival features local and regional musical entertainment at a main stage in Donnelly Park. Festival food will be available in food courts and local downtown restaurants will offer a wide variety of cuisine. Pets are not permitted. MountDoraCenterForTheArts.org/Arts-Festival FEB 10 th THRU MAR 27 th Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, finds himself stranded on a remote and mystical island with only his daughter Miranda for company. Seeking revenge against those who conspired against him, Prospero conjures a powerful storm to shipwreck them. Just as retribution is finally within reach, Miranda falls in love with Ferdinand, son of one of the conspirators, putting her relationship with her father to the ultimate test. OrlandoShakes.org I THE EASTERN INDIGO SNAKE DAY Help the Zoo and the Orianne Cen ter for Indigo Conservation (OCIC ) celebrate the threatened eastern indigo snake! The OCIC had a v ery successful year

n 2015, with man y in digos hatched at the 25-acre facility in Eustis

Le arn all about the eastern indigo snake and se e ho w you can help make 2016 an even better y ear! Ce ntralFloridaZoo.org A variety of high quality solo and group performances can be enjoyed during the festival, including Ken Cowan, organ; Concertos by Candlelight; Beethoven’s Triple Concerto ; Jaime Laredo, violin, and Sharon Robinson, cello; Rossini’s Stabat Mater ; and J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion. BachFestivalFlorida.org FEB 13 th FEB 19 th The Flavor Run 5k Orlando Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake The Flavor Run brings local flavor, vendors, and staff to the most delicious run that Orlando will ever experience – this is not just another “color run.”This brand new family fun run, 10 am - 12 pm, supports local communities and businesses through a unique experience that engages all the senses: sight, smell, touch, hearing and, of course, taste. Give your taste buds a workout with strawberry, blueberry, watermelon, banana, grape, and orange. FlavorRun.com ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER “America’s GotTalent”has been a top-rated show on NBC for the last decade and, in advance of the next season, auditions will be held nationwide for new talent.Those interested in auditioning can register for open call cities, including Orlando. Online auditions are also available through March 2016. AmericasGotTalentAuditions.com FEB 20 th Orlando Science Center is reserved strictly for adults for this 8 pm – 11 pm event, with grown-up-inspired programming and hands- on challenges. Guests can enjoy a beautiful view of the night sky through the giant refractor telescope in the Crosby Observatory, conduct lab experiments in Dr. Dare’s Laboratory, and delight in food, beer, and wine available for purchase. OSC.org/SNL FEB 23 rd - FEB 28 th Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Experience Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit.With songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and inspired by true events, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Orlando.Broadway.com

AMWAY CENTER

Celebrating 90 years of providing smiles,

sportsmanship, and service to millions of

people worldwide, the world-famous Harlem

Globetrotters once again will bring their unrival

family show to Orlando.

This annual event, included in general admission, returns with sizzling, live concerts and delicious BBQ favorites from SeaWorld’s restaurants. Add a splash of country and rock to your SeaWorld experience! In partnership with the USO of Central Florida, this seasonal celebration also salutes America’s military. SeaworldParks.com FEB 13 th THRU MAR 6 th

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