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Things to do in Orlando

February Events 2012

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Things to do in Orlando

Special Programs at Rollins College

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  • Through February 20, 2012
    Florida State Fair
    The Florida Fair held in Tampa on the Florida State Fair Grounds will feature arts, crafts, livestock, entertainment and food. The 319 acre site will host more than 200 rides, games and attractions.
    Admission charge

  • Through February 29, 2012
    ArtsFest
    A celebration of Free Arts and Culture Events in the Orlando Area. Local arts and culture from the Central Florida community.
    More info: 407-628-0333
    Free admission

  • February 20, 2012: President's Day
    >Bok Tower Gardens - Feb. 21, 2012 - President's Day Concerts. Commemorate the day with special concerts featuring patriotic musical selections.  Included with paid admission.
    >President's Day Activities for Kids - Online printables and activities for children to celebrate the day.

  • February 20, 2012
    Winter Park Institute at Rollins College
    Guest speaker: Timely Intelligence Matters with Porter Goss: Taking on National Security Challenges of the Global Century, 7 p.m. at Bush Auditorium  at Rollins College.
    Free admission - Parking is available in the SunTrust parking garage on Lyman Avenue.

  • February 23, 2012
    Winter With the Writers
    Reading and interview by Chimamanda Adichie begins at 7:30pm. This event is free and open to the public at Tiedtke Concert Hall  at Rollins College. Check online for additional daytime events.
    More info: 407-646-2666.
    Free Admission.

  • February 23, 2012
    Velvet Sessions
    Rock & Roll Happy Hour held the last Thursday of the month at the Hard Rock Hotel, Universal Orlando.
    Admission charge varies according to the month's theme.

  • February 23, 2012
    DOP Social
    Held at different locations on select dates, a minimal admission price includes complimentary drinks.

  • February 24, 2012
    Sanford Art Walk
    On the 4th Friday of the month, Historic Sanford Welcome Center presents a monthly juried art show.  Stroll through the art venues of Historic Downtown Sanford as you mingle with the artists and enjoy live music, food and art.
    Free admission.

  • February 24 - 26, 2012
    Central Florida Boat Show
    The International Boat Show comes to the Orange County Convention Center for 4 days showcasing boats of all shapes and sizes.
    Admission charge.

  • February 25, 2012
    Celery City Cruisers Car Show
    On the last Saturday of the month in Downtown Sanford, take part in the events of one of the oldest car clubs in Central Florida. 
    Free admission.

  • February 26, 2012
    Music at the Casa
    At the beautiful Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum in Winter Park, enjoy an open house with live music on Sundays from 12 - 3pm.
    Free admission.

  • February TBD, 2012
    Coppers & Choppers
    Crane's Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte, from noon to 6 pm, the Altamonte Springs Police Department presents their Coppers & Choppers Bike Show. This family friendly event will have vendors, professional builders, bike exhibits, safety displays, a police motorcycle display and great food. There will be professionally judged shows in Pro and Amateur Divisions in many different bike classes.
    Free admission.

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