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Downtown Orlando Triathlon
Wall Street Plaza, Orlando, FL
Description: Feeling fit and energetic? Test your mettle at this rigorous event, which includes a 1/4 mile swim, an 11.5 mile bike ride and a 3.7 mile run. After the race, if you're still standing, be sure to attend the post-race celebration at the hospitality area near Wall Street Plaza, where they'll be serving food and drink and providing live music, an interactive area and even a Farmers Market. NB Entry fees increase as race time draws near, so register early.
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Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival
Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL 407-939-6244
Description: This festival features food and wine from countries such as South Africa, Italy, Australia, Russia, Spain and Ireland. Casual food-and-wine marketplaces offer inexpensive, appetizer-sized portions of International fare; meanwhile, wine tastings and dinner concerts provide more thorough encounters with new flavors. In addition, celebrity chefs conduct fascinating seminars and cooking demonstrations. Park tickets include festival admission, yet some events may require ticket fees.
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Festival of the Masters
Orlando, FL 32806 407-939-6244
Description: More than 150 professional artists converge on the Downtown Disney® Marketplace during this fall festival to "paint the town red" and celebrate the arts in all its shapes, forms and incarnations. In addition to the artists, the event features plenty of family-friendly activities, live music and entertainers.
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Halloween Horror Nights
1000 Universal Studio Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819 407-363-8000
Description: You want scary? Then make plans to visit Universal during one of its chilling Halloween Horror Nights, which put park visitors face-to-face with Dr. \\\\"Bloody Mary\\\\" Agana and legendary baddies Freddy Krueger, Jason and Leatherface. Live and in terrifying form, this is your worst nightmare come true ... and, speeding heart aside, you're sure to have a blast when it's all said and done. NB This event is not for children under 13, and masks and/or costumes are not permitted.
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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 407-939-6244
Description: Screams of delight echo throughout the Magic Kingdom® when Mickey and friends host this fun celebration of trick-or-treats, colorful costumes and live entertainment that requires a separate ticket to attend.
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 407-939-6244
Description: The Magic Kingdom transforms into a winter wonderland for this holiday fete. Snow descends on Main Street, and Mickey and friends, garbed in seasonal apparel, dole out warm greetings. The fireworks show and holiday parade highlight the evening. Guests may also attend stage shows, visit park attractions under the stars, and enjoy cocoa and cookies. Advance tickets strongly recommended; paid park admission also required.
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Night of Joy
1675 N Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830 407-934-7639
Description: These folks celebrate their faith in rockin' style! Come see popular acts like MercyMe, Chris Tomlin and Rush of Fools take the stage at Disney's Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios). NB Groups receive special rates on advance tickets.
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Orlando Home Show
9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 407-685-9800
Description: One of the biggest of its kind held in the spring and the fall, the Orlando Home Show offers those looking to spruce up their abodes the opportunity to explore the latest in building products, lawn and garden supplies, kitchen and bath ideas, decorating products and services, and much more. The show features instructional seminars, Q and A sessions with interior designers, and a kid friendly Kid Zone. There will also be contests, giveaways, and celebrity speakers.
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Seaworld's Halloween Spooktacular
7007 SeaWorld Dr, Orlando, FL 32821 407-351-3600
Description: No monsters here. The kiddies can trick-or-treat in their costumes among the friendly sea witches and pumpkin fish. Spooktacular at SeaWorld is a terrific time for kids aged 3 to 103, featuring a costume parade, plenty of thrilling rides, and even a water-ski and laser light finale.
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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
UCF's Bright House Networks Stadium, Orlando, 32816 407-823-6006
Description: In 1980, Susan G. Komen lost her battle with breast cancer; but the fight continues. Today Susan G. Komen for the Cure stands at the forefront of charitable organizations whose goal is to eradicate this deadly disease once and for all. Proceeds from Race for the Cure will go to breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment. The benefit features several events: a one-mile Fun Run/Walk, a competitive 5K, a 5K Fun Run/Walk, and a Kiddie Dash.
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