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Featured Park Events

Cool things to do

Featured Park Events

Cool things to do
Welcome to Orange County Parks and Recreation's Special Events Page!

Follow us on Twitter: @OrangeCoParksFL
and on Orange County, Florida Government’s Facebook events.

Orange County Parks and Recreation has the following fun events and community meetings:

FREE Movies in the Park / Movies at the Trails

Bring your family and friends to the following locations for a FREE Movie in the Park! Bring lawn chairs and snacks, or purchase from food trucks, if available. No alcohol allowed in the park; no pets allowed in the viewing area. Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.

Madagascar

This fun animated movie (rated PG, 86 mins.) starts at 6 p.m., shortly after dark.

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FREE Fort Christmas Barnyard Banter Programs

All ages are welcome to join in the Barnyard Banter program at Fort Christmas Historical Park on Saturday, November 15, from 1-2 p.m.! The next free event is Historic Thanksgiving, a presentation about how pioneer families celebrated Thanksgiving. Visit Fort Christmas Historical Park for more information. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call the park's staff: 407-254-9310.

Here's the monthly event schedule:

  • January 24-25: 4-H Eastside Barnyard Bash Clinic/Practice Show
  • February 21: Building a Log Cabin
  • March 21: Archaeology
  • April 18: Backyard Chickens
  • May 16: Pioneer Folk Crafts
  • June 20: Hunting, Trapping, Fishing

FREE Roller Skate Night at Barber Park, November 21

Get your skates ready to roll! Come to Barber Park’s Roller Skate Night on Friday, November 15, from 5:30-9 p.m. Bring your own skates and enjoy skate games, a DJ playing music and select food trucks to purchase from. Please note this event is outdoors on the hockey rink’s concrete floor. Visit Barber Park for more information. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net.

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FREE Monthly Senior Fish-4-Fun Event at Renaissance Senior Center, November 20

Orange County Parks & Recreation and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission join together to bring you Senior Fish-4-Fun for ages 55 and older at Renaissance Senior Center. This is a once-a-month free catch-n-release fishing event! Fishing poles and bait provided while supplies last, or participants can bring their own fresh-water fishing gear. Questions? Call Renaissance Senior Center 407-254-9070 or email parks@ocfl.net.

Here's the monthly event schedule:

  • Thursday, November 20
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Dance the Night Away With The Crew, November 22

Dance the night away as you enjoy the beautiful music of The Crew on the fourth Saturday of the month, from 6-9 p.m., at Renaissance Senior Center’s ballroom! The event is open to adults ages 18 and older, cost: $20 exact cash per person at the door. Come enjoy a cool atmosphere of dance, fun and live music provided by The Crew. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last. Questions? Call Renaissance Senior Center at 407-254-9070 or email parks@ocfl.net.

Here's the monthly event schedule:

  • Saturday, November 22
  • Saturday, December 27

Contact Us

Orange County Parks and Recreation
4801 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32808

To reach a specific park: click on the A–Z tab and select the park or facility you are interested in for the phone number.
Email: parks@ocfl.net
Phone: (407) 836-6200
Parks' Events InfoLine: (407) 836-6280
Facebook Events List: Orange County, Florida
Twitter: @OrangeCoParksFL

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