A rock-and-roll-themed restaurant that opened to much publicity has suddenly closed not long after the official opening. Holy City Zoo BBQ at 190 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood has closed its doors less than two months after opening. The BBQ spot, owned by couple, Greg and Kristina Gaardbo moved to Central Florida from Chicago to open Holy City Zoo BBQ, For 15 years, Greg and Kristina ran Chicago Culinary Kitchen, a successful barbecue restaurant that received numerous awar

Experience the enchanting sounds of live Hawaiian music, the graceful movements of hula dancers, and the thrilling performances of fire knife performers. The world famous "Longwood Luau" returns to Reiter Park in Longwood this Saturday, May 2nd from 4 - 8 pm! Everyone is invited to attend Longwood Luau, an annual event courtesy of the City of Longwood, a massive event, now regarded as Florida's biggest free family luau! Longwood Luau promises a magical evening of Hawaiian cul

Slow-smoked classics meet a cicerone-curated beer list at the veteran-owned, rock-and-roll-themed restaurant redefining local barbecue. After 15 years of building a nationally recognized barbecue reputation in the Midwest, culinary duo Greg and Kristina Gaardbo have opened Holy City Zoo BBQ at 190 S. Ronald Reagan Blvd. The opening unveils a 5,000 sq. ft. woman- andveteran-owned restaurant where traditional American barbecue, internationally inspired menu creations and rock-a

The event will feature many health and wellness related vendors, food trucks, music, raffle prize giveaways and much more. Join the City of Longwood in celebrating health and wellness promotion on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Longwood Community Building, located at 200 W Warren Ave, Longwood. Citizens of all ages are welcome to join this event featuring vendors, raffle prizes, bingo, and fun and family-friendly activities. Attendees can participate

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, there will be thousands of eggs, lots of games, activities and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Hop on over to Historic Downtown Longwood for a springtime favorite! ​ Make plans now to join the fun at the 29th Annual Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, 2026!​ From colorful egg hunts to festive fun, this beloved community tradition is packed with excitement for the whole family. Enjoy age-divided hunts, games, crafts, concessions, and p

The Strawberry Fest is a vibrant celebration of the sweetest fruit to grow in Florida, designed to bring together the community for a day of fun and food. Get ready for the sweetest festival in town, with the Longwood Strawberry Fest returning for a second year of yummy fun! In March last year, the City of Longwood held its inaugural Strawberry Festival at Reiter Park, and due to its popularity, they are hosting it again! The 2nd Annual Longwood Strawberry Festival takes pla

Central Florida has joined the Jack Pack! Thanks to Jack, Logwood is now home to tJack In The Box. It was way back in March 2023 we first brought you the news that California based fast food chain Jack In The Box had plans to return to Florida for the first time in over 30 years, with a new restaurant in Orlando included in expansion plans. Then in February 2024, the company gave an update including a new franchisee for Orlando, Ed Zausch who planned to open 10 new Orlando

The Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival is always held on the 3rd weekend in November, and is a highlight of the fall season in the historic district. The Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival returns to the streets in the historic district of Longwood on Saturday, Nov 22, 2025, from 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday, Nov 23, 2025, from 9 am - 4 pm. 2025 marks the 49th annual Longwood Arts and Crafts Festival! This highly anticipated event will feature more than 200 artists and hand craft exh

From bark-tastic activities to tasty treats, your pup will be in doggy heaven - Don’t fur-get the Dog Costume Contest Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Dogtoberfest on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 11 am to 3pm in the Historic District of Longwood, at 175 W Warren Avenue! Join the City of Longwood for a paw-some afternoon filled with dog-friendly activities, a variety of vendors catering to all things canine, and thrilling live entertainment. Plus, don't miss out o

The 13th Anniversary Beer Festival is a unique indoor event, at Hourglass Brewing's original taproom located in Longwood. On August 23,...

With breweries from all over the state and out of the state, save the date for 80+ craft brews! The Florida SMaSH Beer Festival is back,...

There will be thousands of eggs, lots of games, activities and pictures with the Easter Bunny. EGG-xictement is in the air as the Magic...

A California hot dog institution, Cupid's which had an Orlando outpost on Lee Road is setting up shop in Logwood. Cupid's Hot Dogs opened...

The Strawberry Fest is a vibrant celebration of the sweetest fruit to grow in Florida, designed to bring together the community for a...

The City of Longwood will host the annual Chili-Cook Off in conjunction with the monthly car show on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Join the...