Here is a look at some of the best events taking place this weekend, including streaming events that you can take advantage from in the safety of your home. Remember, you can always visit the complete events calendar by clicking on “EVENTS” on our main menu.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 30
Abor Day Tree Planting
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Independence Drive, Independence Drive
Orlando, FL 32819 United States
Join IDEAS For Us, Noah’s Notes, and Orange County Parks Department in celebrating Arbor Day with a native tree planting! We will be planting 51 native Oak Trees in honor of 51 years of Earth Day. The planting site will be along the walkway of Independence Park in District 1 of Orange County.
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AIDS Walk Orlando 2021 Online
10-11 a.m.
ONLINE
FREE
AIDS Walk Orlando is a community fundraiser event for people of all backgrounds to join and make their mark on stopping the spread of HIV and connect those impacted to essential resources. The stakes are much higher now than before and our communities need more HIV awareness, prevention, and treatment options to keep them healthy and well.
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Spooky Empire
1-5 p.m.
Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive, 8001 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Join us for Spooky Empire weekend at the one and only Wyndham Orlando Resort.
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NAOMI SMALLS from RPDR
9-11 p.m.
Southern Nights Orlando, 375 S Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE
Join us for #FlexFridays April 30th, 2021 as we welcome NAOMI SMALLS from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8 & All Stars 4!
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$500 Costume Contest ~ Halfway to Halloween
9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Stonewall Bar Orlando, 741 W Church St
Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map
FREE
It’s never too early for Halloween! Join us for our Halfway to Halloween event Friday, April 30th! Costume contest winner takes home $500 in CASH. Hosted by Haus of Black! Music by DJ Scott Robert Free before 10 pm then only $10 after!
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SATURDAY, MAY 1
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive 6th Anniversary
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, 2850 Lust Road
Apopka, FL 32703 United States + Google Map
FREE
This Saturday, May 1st from 9 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Orange Audubon Society volunteers will be on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive with bird identification information, to commemorate the 6th anniversary of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Visit with your bird questions and discuss and share your enthusiasm for the drive with Orange Audubon Society volunteers.
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10th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Downtown Sanford, Florida Sanford, FL 32771 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Please join us on Saturday, May 1st from 10 am-6 pm and Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 from 10 am-5 pm on the beautiful brick streets of Historic Downtown Sanford, FL for the 9th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts! This is a Fine Arts & Fine Crafts event filled with artwork from some of the best artists across the country!
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, State Road 405
Titusville, FL 32899 United States + Google Map
Various prices
To celebrate the return of the SpaceX Crew-1 astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker and Soichi Noguchi, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host a Crew-1 Splashdown event on Saturday, May 1 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Atlantis North Lawn. Find out more »
Virginia Drive Live
4-9 p.m.
Virginia Drive, Ivanhoe Village
$5
Ivanhoe Village teams up with Mills 50 District for Virginia Drive Live, featuring vendors, food trucks. and entertainment! $5 wristbands will be sold at Ten10 Brewing and The Yard at Ivanhoe. Wristbands will allow access to specials at select locations throughout the event. Businesses will be open and offering some great deals!
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Lauris Vidal & His Holy Spirit Helicopter Rides
6-9 p.m.
Dirty Laundry, 1036 N Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
FREE
FREE SHOW on the Dirty Laundry back patio w/ Lauris Vidal & His Holy Spirit Helicopter Rides.
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American Folksongs & Spirituals
7:30-10 p.m.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 South Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
Various prices
John V. Sinclair, conductor Members of the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra Kevin Deas, bass-baritone Meredith Woodend, mezzo-soprano American Folksongs & Spirituals celebrates the heritage of original American music and marks the first performance by the Bach Festival Choir since March of 2020. Artistic Director and Conductor John V. Sinclair will direct the Bach Festival Choir and Orchestra alongside guest artist bass-baritone Kevin Deas.
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SUNDAY, MAY 2
Pink House at JavaJs Coffeehouse
1-6:30 p.m.
Java J’s Coffehouse, 1201 N. Mills Avenue
Orlando, FL 32803 United States + Google Map
Various prices
Pink House pop-up art show is an art market event created to benefit both central Florida’s talented arts and small business communities hit so hard by COVID. Each artist and maker is hand-picked to showcase Orlando’s top talent and is popping up all over Orlando! From fine art to handmade jewelry you’ll find the most unique treasures in central Florida.
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Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays
3-5 p.m.
Amway Center, 400 W Church St
Orlando, FL 32801 United States + Google Map
$20 – $93
hockey, hockey, hockey
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