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Central Florida back-to-school supply giveaways and events happening soon

Free school supplies and services will be offered throughout Central Florida

By Houda Eletr

Jul 26, 2024

The start of the new school year is fast approaching, which means its time to start getting the tiny scholars prepared. Across Orlando and Central Florida, several organizations are hosting school supply giveaways and events, offering up free supplies and services (like haircuts, eye screenings and more) over the next week...

Central Florida back-to-school supply giveaways and events happening soon

TikTok personality Nurse John brings his ‘Short-Staffed Tour’ to Orlando this fall

Spill the workplace tea

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SeaWorld Orlando’s Howl-O-Scream returns with new frights and a sinister sale

Spooky season continues its theme park takeover

By Houda Eletr
Jul 26, 2024
Exotic animal expo Repticon heads to Orlando this weekend

Attendees can learn about all the critters not typically found in a pet store

By Sarah Lynott
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All-female Universal Monsters house coming to Halloween Horror Nights

Get ready to face Dracula’s daughter, the She-Wolf, the Bride of Frankenstein and Mummy Princess Anck-Su-Namnu

By Chelsea Zukowski
Jul 25, 2024
Orlando's Florida Theatrical Association pays tribute to famous Sunshine State African Americans in 'The Freedom Project'

The work of Zora Neale Hurston, James Weldon Johnson and more will be highlighted

By Sarah Lynott
Jul 25, 2024
Universal Orlando celebrates fans with Passholder Appreciation Days starting in August

With all new merchandise, menu items, special discounts and more

By Houda Eletr
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Bestselling author John Green joins Orlando next year for a live discussion at Dr. Phillips Center

Green will delve into his career, literary journey, creative process and inspirations

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Bikes, Bars and Bites heralds the Summer Olympics with a Milk District bar crawl

Celebrate the start of the Summer Olympics ... with a buzz

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Jul 24, 2024
Orlando Fringe confirms new Out Fest dates following flooding issues

The three-day festival will feature exclusively LGBTQ+ themed performances

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Federico Fellini’s film-about-a-film '8 1⁄2' screens at Enzian Theater this weekend

It's a gorgeous headtrip and it's Fellini’s most personal work

By Matthew Moyer
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'ShxtsNGigs' podcasters James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu bring 'Daddy’s Home' tour to Orlando

The Plaza Live will get a little more British and a lot less filtered

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All the best Halloween events returning to Orlando theme parks in 2024

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Sampaguita to offer buy-one, get-one scoops for National Ice Cream Day

The local Filipino sweet shop will host its ‘biggest ice cream social yet’ this weekend

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Universal Orlando launches months-long ‘unlimited’ pass for Florida residents

New ‘Florida Unlimited Days’ pass offers unlimited two-park access through Dec. 18

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City of Orlando makes changes to downtown parklet program

The program lets restaurants and other businesses establish indoor-outdoor operational areas

By Houda Eletr
Jul 18, 2024
Tracy Morgan returns to Orlando for a weekend stand-up run

Morgan will impregnate the Funny Bone Friday and Saturday

By Matthew Moyer
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Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride to host 2024 Olympics soccer watch parties

The clubs will host four watch parties to cheer for both men’s and women’s matches

By Sarah Lynott
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Halfway to the holidays: Orlando theme parks are already looking forward to Christmas events

Central Florida’s theme parks are teasing new and returning experiences this holiday season

By Chelsea Zukowski
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New 'Insidious' house debuts at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights this year

'Insidious: The Further' will feature iconic scenes and demonic entities from the iconic film franchise.

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Orlando's Rich Weirdoes bring 'Rocky Horror' to life at Fringe ArtSpace

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By Zoey Thomas
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VidaCann

2560 Highway 50, #102

Exhale CBD Apothecary

403 Sanford Ave.

CannaMD Metrowest Medical Marijuana Doctors

2295 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 104

Chronic Guru

146 N Woodland Blvd

GrowHealthy Orlando

7858 Turkey Lake Road, #102

Curaleaf Dispensary Orlando East

775 N. Semoran Blvd.

Trulieve Orlando Millenia

4192 Conroy Road, #111

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