Welcome to Orange County Parks and Recreation's Special Events Page!
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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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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
This fun animated movie (rated PG, 89 mins.) starts at 6 p.m., shortly after dark.
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.
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:
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