There are those who posit that the death of David Bowie began the unraveling of our current timeline. We would instead posit that maybe it was a few years further back when public television icon, Rollins alum and rare good person Fred “Mr.” Rogers left us in 2003. Summon up some of Rogers’ spirit of acceptance and tolerance this weekend at Peace Day in the Park in downtown Winter Park.
The day features activities and storytelling for all ages, civic organizations tabling, and live performances from Will Patrick, the Orlando Gay Chorus and African drumming. Most exciting is an appearance from star of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and current Neighborhood steward Daniel Tiger. Get starstruck.
9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, peacejusticeinstitute.org, free.
Peace Day in the Park
Time Sat., Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2025
Location Central Park, Winter Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park
This article appears in Sept. 17-23, 2025.