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51st Annual Fall Fiesta at Lake Eola Park
Join the City of Orlando at Lake Eola this weekend on November 5th and 6th, from 10am to 5pm, for the 51st Fall Fiesta in the Park! Admission is free for the entire family to enjoy over 300 artists, crafters, and food vendors around beautiful Lake Eola Park! Come see why Fall Fiesta is Central Florida's longest-running tradition, and learn more here.
36th Annual Festival of Trees Gala
Come along as the Orlando Museum of Art celebrates the opening of Gifts of the Season - Festival of Trees on November 11th from 7pm - 10pm. This event will take place at the Orlando Museum of Art, where guests will receive exclusive access to Festival of Trees and all current exhibitions. Come and enjoy exquisite culinary creations, a full bar, delightful entertainment, complimentary valet parking, and early festival admission. Get your tickets here!
The 2022 Orange County Mayor's Toy Drive
The Orange County Mayor’s Toy Drive is celebrating 12 years of giving back to the community, kicking off the toy drive live on Fox 35 on November 14th. The drive will run until Monday, December 12th, with online donations closing a week before on Tuesday, December 6th. With families recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Ian, this year’s toy drive is more important than ever. You can help make the holiday season merry and bright for those in need by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy in person or by shopping virtually in our online store. All donations benefit Orange County youth and family agencies.
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Valencia College Presents Faculty Fine Art Exhibition
The Anita S Wooten Gallery at Valencia College will host the 2022 Selected Fine Arts Faculty Exhibition beginning today, November 3rd, and running through December 9th. The exhibition will feature the works of members of the college’s art department faculty. The artwork represents a wide range of oil on canvas, colored pencil on rag paper, and Encaustic on Wood Panel with found object (embroidery). The faculty exhibition has been held annually since 1975. The opening reception will be held on Wednesday, November 3, from 6:30 - 8pm. The event is free, open to the public, and refreshments will be served. The gallery is open weekdays from 8am - 4:30pm. The gallery is located at Valencia College’s East Campus, Building 3, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando. Click here to learn more!
United Arts Golf Tournament
Join the United Arts of Central Florida for their Golf Tournament on November 14th at 9am at the Golden Bear Club. Proceeds will benefit local professional artists in Central Florida through the United Arts Individual Artist Program. This new program will focus on supporting and cultivating individual artists in the Central Florida region. It will enrich the local community by helping these artists create even more innovative and diverse experiences. Learn more and get your tickets here!
5th Multicultural Annual Festival
FusionFest is hosting their 5th Annual Multicultural Festival on November 26th from 10am - 8pm and November 27th from 12pm - 6pm at the Seneff Arts Plaza at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The festival is free to attend, and guests can expect to enjoy an international marketplace, music & dance performances, a heritage showcase, foods of the world & Fusion Foods, and so much more! See the full schedule and get tickets here!
