August in Orlando
The Summer continues at full pace throughout August and Orlando is the home to some great events. Here’s our look at some of the things you can do away from the theme parks in Central Florida in the next 31 days.
- August 02, 2010
Storytelling at Leu Gardens
Stories at 3 times for different aged children on the first Monday of the month.
More info: 407-246-2620
Free admission - August 05, 2010
1st Thursday’s
Themed happy hour on the first Thursday of each month at the Orlando Museum of Art from 6pm – 9pm.
For more info: 407-896-4231
Admission charge. - August 06, 2010
Date Night at Leu Gardens
Bring a picnic basket and a blanket to enjoy a movie under the stars at beautiful Leu Gardens.
More info: 407-246-2620
Admission charge: $7 for adults, $2 for children
- Hot Summer Boat Show
Held at the Orange County Convention Center, this is Central Florida’s largest and longest running boat show.
Admission charge. - August 07, 2010
Back To School Fashion Show
At the Mall at Millenia from 1pm till 3pm the Maile Image, Modeling and Acting School will present the latest in back to school fashions. A Gift For Teaching will be at the event collecting school supplies from Noon – 3pm.
More info: 407-363-3555
Free admission
Jazzed in Sanford
Monthly Jazz Concert series held the first Saturday of the month in Magnolia Square, downtown Sanford from 4 – 7pm.
More info: 407-688-5004
Free admission
- August 12, 2010
Popcorn Flicks in the Park
Each month the Enzian Theater features free movies on the second Thursday of the month at Central Park.
More info: 407-629-1088
Free admission - August 13, 2010
Movie in the Park
On the second Friday of the month, the city of Mount Dora presents a free outdoor movie at Donnelly Park on the corner of Donnelly Street & 5th Avenue.
Alive After Five
The second Thursday of each month, enjoy themed entertainment and activities.
For more info: 407-302-2586
Admission charge
- August 21, 2010
Jazz Jams Uptown
The City of Altamonte Springs and WLOQ Smooth Jazz 103.1 present a jazz concert series at the Eddie Rose Amphitheater from 7pm – to 10pm at Uptown Altamonte.
More info: 407-571-8180
Free admission - August 21 – 22 , 2010
The August Stomp at Lakeridge Winery
Central Florida’s popular winery has live music, wine, food and your opportunity to try your hand (or feet) at grape stomping.
More info: 1-800-768-WINE
Admission charge of $2.00 - August 22, 2010
“Music at the Casa”
Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum in Winter Park, open house and live music on Sundays from 12 – 3pm.
More info: 407-628-8200
Free admission - August 28, 2010
Red Chair Affair
Your ticket to sample some of Central Florida’s 2010-2011 cultural season offerings; this annual event has something for everyone. Held at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, Red Chair Affair includes performances from a variety of genres and organizations, including the Bach Festival Society, Cirque du Soleil and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
More info: 407-872-2382
Regular admission and VIP admission available.
