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The Local Bar & Grill, a popular local haunt in College Park is set to close the doors forever. Sad news for fans of The Local Bar and Grill located at 3231 Edgewater Dr in College Park, as according to a social media post by The Community Paper , the popular spot is set to close. The Local Bar and Grill which has been serving cold beer and wings since 2010 will close the doors forever on Friday, July 26, with the bar welcoming customers for one last drink or two from 2pm to 2am. The neighborhood hang-out has been a favorite with locals for beer, burgers, wings and American pub grub, plus add in the pool table, trivia nights and sports on TV, and you had a relaxed local haunt. that will be missed by many. Gotta Go Orlando offers the best and most up to date coverage of events and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. Featuring the latest entertainment news, concerts, theater, culture, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, events, and more. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter , and join us on   X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now . To advertise with us, click here , and to  list your upcoming event with us,  submit it  here .

Missy Elliott is making history once again in 2024 with the OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience – her first-ever headline tour. Global superstar Missy Elliott is currently on the road wirh her history-making debut headline tour, OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience.. Continuing her stellar dominance as one of the most significant artists in music, the pioneer of female Hip Hop/R&B will land in Tampa and Orlando with Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes, Multi-Platinum selling superstar Ciara, and mega producer Timbaland. The tour featuring a 24-city run, kicked off on July 4 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, making stops across North America in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Brooklyn, and more, including at stop in Orlando at downtown's Kia Center on July 30. An avant-garde solo superstar, pioneering songwriter-producer, and across-the-board cultural icon, the four-time GRAMMY Award winning Elliott has attained unprecedented success, including 22 GRAMMY®nominations spanning three decades, eight MTV Video Music Awards, and sales now exceeding 30M in the U.S. alone. All of Missy’s six studio albums have each been RIAA platinum certified or better, marking her among the only female rappers ever to achieve that remarkable accomplishment. Among her countless triumphs, 2023 saw Elliott named as the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, rightly declaring her “a true path breaker in a male-dominated genre.” Elliott’s most recent work, 2019’s acclaimed EP, ICONOLOGY, drew instant applause upon its surprise release, with USA Today declaring it “a master class at the school of Missy Misdemeanor Elliott.” That same year saw the iconic star making history as the first female hip-hop artist ever to receive the MTV Video Music Awards’ prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. 2019 also saw her break new ground as the first female hip-hop artist and third-ever rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In addition, Elliott became the first female rapper to receive an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music, celebrating her lasting contributions to music and popular culture. Further accolades followed in 2021, with Elliott named among the twelve inaugural inductees for the new Atlanta landmark, The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame, and later honored with her own star on the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2022, Elliott’s hometown of Portsmouth, VA celebrated its favorite daughter by presenting her with the Key to the City and renaming a portion of McLean Street to “Missy Elliott Boulevard” and declaring October 17 as Missy Elliott Day. What’s more, Virginia’s Norfolk State University awarded Elliott with the Presidential Commencement Medallion and an honorary degree at their fall 2022 commencement ceremony, acknowledging her “outstanding professional achievements and extraordinary contributions to public service.” In addition to her historic induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective presented Elliott with its Recording Academy Global Impact Award, honoring her personal and professional achievements in the music industry. The 2023 GRAMMY Awards saw Elliott among the superstars celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, joining such icons as LL Cool J, Ice-T, Method Man, Busta Rhymes, and Salt-N-Pepa for a landmark performance honoring the genre’s diverse history. Additional 2023 tributes include the Black Music Honors’ “Music Innovator Icon” award as well as a special ESSENCE cover story celebrating her headline performance at the 2023 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans. Indeed, Missy Elliott deserves all the flowers and then some. Now, with her OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience hitting arenas across North America with Ciara, Busta Rhymes and special guest Timbaland – and new music always on the horizon – Missy Elliott continues to stand tall over pop culture as a true creative architect and revolutionary artist, her prophetic sound and vision as groundbreaking and influential as ever before. For the latest news from Orlando, and throughout Central Florida, follow Gotta Go Orlando on X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up for the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter . Got a story to tell? Contact us here . To advertise with us, click here , and to list your upcoming event with us,  submit it  here .

The new DeLand Station is the northernmost stop on the 61-mile commuter rail system. SunRail has announced the opening of its new DeLand Station and start of passenger service on Monday, August 12. The DeLand station, the northernmost stop on the 61-mile commuter rail system, is located at 2491 Old New York Avenue, DeLand. SunRail operates Monday through Friday, connecting communities throughout Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia counties in Central Florida. SunRail offers an affordable, stress-free travel option for commuting to work and school and exploring Central Florida to discover the rich cultural, recreational, and culinary experiences surrounding each of the 17 stops. Fares start as low as $2, with discounts available for seniors, youth, and individuals with disabilities. All trains and stations are fully accessible. With free station parking, onboard restrooms, comfortable work-station seating, and free WiFi, thousands of Central Floridians have embraced SunRail as a convenient travel option. Passengers can purchase tickets via the SunRail Mobile app, available in the App Store and Google Play, or at ticket vending machines located on station platforms. Upon arrival at the new DeLand station, passengers will have options to reach their final destination, including the VoRide rideshare service operated by Votran. Bicycles are welcome on SunRail trains, and bicyclists will be able to easily travel to downtown DeLand and connect to trails near the station. To learn more about SunRail, including train schedules, fares, station locations, and suggestions for things to do, visit www.SunRail.com and download the SunRail Mobile and SunRail Alerts apps. Please be careful around trains, railroad crossings, and while at station platforms. Be smart. Be safe. Gotta Go Orlando offers the best and most up to date coverage of events and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. Featuring the latest entertainment news, concerts, theater, culture, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, events, and more. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter , and join us on   X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now . To advertise with us, click here , and to  list your upcoming event with us,  submit it  here .

Disney's Animals, Science and Environment have revealed the addition of four adorable new babies to Walt Disney World. It has been a stripe-tacular summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Walt Disney World has welcomed not one – but FOUR adorable Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals to the savannas, and you just might see one of them on your next visit! Just like their extraordinary stripes that line their bodies, every one of these foals is unique with each having their own special personalities as they explore their vast surroundings. At Walt Disney World , you will find three distinct types of zebras: Hartmann’s mountain  zebra, Grevy’s zebra and the plains zebra. Hartmann’s mountain zebras are found on slopes and plateaus in mountainous areas found in sub-Saharan Africa. The first of this season’s recently born foals is still earning his stripes, as one might say. Second-time mom Aziza delivered the healthy and tall baby boy at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 16. The two are bonding in a backstage area before they run out onto the wide open Harambe Wildlife Reserve. Aziza already has some experience with motherhood as she gave birth to Dot last year . Another family tree expanded in the early morning hours on July 8. First-time mom, Asha, gave birth to a beautiful baby boy! Standing tall just like his mother, this curious foal was nursing, exploring his surroundings and greeting animal care teams by the time breakfast rolled around for many of the other animals. Did you know that within an hour of birth, foals are ready to run? Their long legs seem almost too big for their little bodies, but zebras use their powerful legs to evade predators. Adults can reach top speeds of 40 miles per hour! If you look closely, this foal has a unique dash, or horizontal stripe, near his front right leg. Similarly, his grandma, Heidi, also has this unique pattern too. Second-time mom, Juno, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Cada at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. If you look closely, Cada has a one-of-a-kind white marking within one of the black stripes on her back legs. She has been vocalizing and prancing around alongside mom and her big sister, Cricket, who was also born at the park in 2023. Much like humans, zebras use vocalizations, facial expressions and body language to express themselves. Straight, upright ears indicate a friendly, confident attitude, while pulled back ears may mean zebras are disturbed or uncertain and ears leaned forward show they are paying close attention to something. Hartmann’s mountain zebras are very expressive with one another and these behaviors allow the animal care teams to be attentive to their behavior and socialization needs. You may see some of these expressions the next time you see our zebra herd out on savanna. The oldest of the Hartmann’s mountain zebra foals, Penne, arrived on June 13 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Penne weighed nearly 100 pounds and was up exploring shortly after birth. Mother, Heidi, is familiar with the idea of having an energetic newborn running around. Her first foal, Asha, was born at the park in 2020. Now that Asha is a mother of her own – we have three generations of Hartmann’s mountain zebras out on the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! Since her birth, Penne and Heidi have been delighting guests as they explore the savanna. Each of these new arrivals is incredibly special for the Hartmann’s mountain zebra species. Currently, these animals are listed as a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and hunting. These births are a success thanks to the Species Survival Plan, overseen by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that ensures responsible breeding and genetic diversity of hundreds of animal species. These four new foals join the long list of more than 5,000 animals that receive exceptional care every day at Walt Disney World. For updates and to see all the amazing work our talented team of cast members are doing follow Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment on Facebook and Dr. Mark on Instagram . Gotta Go Orlando offers the best and most up to date coverage of events and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. Featuring the latest entertainment news, concerts, theater, culture, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, events, and more. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter , and join us on   X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now . To advertise with us, click here , and to  list your upcoming event with us,  submit it  here .

The LEGO Space Tour lands on the Space Coast, featuring LEGO building experiences, photo ops, interactive games, and more. Join the fun on the LEGO Space Tour at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex July 27 – 28 from 9am – 5pm. At the Atlantis Pavilion, find activities for the whole family, including LEGO building experiences, photo opportunities and interactive games where you can design your own LEGO model and send it off to space! Plus, inside Space Shuttle Atlantis, meet Steve Iuliano, the 2019 Grand Prize Winner of the LEGO IDEAS NASA Moon to Mars Design Competition. There, get up close to his winning design, the Moon to Mars Transport System (MMTS), and ask him questions about the build. Steve is a Technology Learning Specialist and qualified teacher from Queensland, Australia. In 2024 his LEGO Space designs were chosen for The Mars Society International Convention in Washington Seattle to be used on posters, online advertising and T-shirts. He has presented at Sydney TEDx on 3D Design and VR in education and various education conferences all around Australia to inspire students and teachers to create and design with LEGO using physical LEGO Bricks, 3D digital designs, VR and AR. This event is included with admission to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Buy your tickets now. While you are at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex , take advantage of a rare photo opportunity with MRVN, the visitor complex's Mars Rover Vehicle Navigator. Hop inside and capture the experience with a keepsake photo purchased from AstroPhoto. Visit the MRVN garage on the day of your visit for more details. Gotta Go Orlando offers the best and most up to date coverage of events & things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. Featuring the latest entertainment news, concerts, theater, culture, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, events, and more. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter , and join us on   X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now . To advertise with us, click here , and to  list your upcoming event with us,  submit it  here .

From Downtown Orlando to I-Drive, the theme parks, and beyond, you’ll be immersed in all the on-screen action throughout th e Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. It’s finally time for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. Taking place from Friday, July 26 – Sunday, August 11 2024. A total of 329 events across 39 sports will be held at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This includes all of the traditional Olympic sports, along with three sports which debuted three years ago at the Tokyo Olympics: sport climbing, skateboarding and surfing. One new sport will debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics: breaking, the street style of dance which originated in the U.S. The sport of breaking will introduce a new breed of Olympic athlete to the world when B-Boys and B-Girls face off in head-to-head improv dance battles. Olympic fans in the United States can plan to watch many of the most highly anticipated events of the 2024 Paris Olympics live. With Paris six hours ahead of the United States’ Eastern Standard Time zone, the competition day will start for U.S. fans each day around 3am ET and conclude at about 6pm ET.  Each morning and afternoon during the Olympics, live competition will be presented across NBC, including live finals for the most-anticipated events in swimming, gymnastics, track and field, basketball, beach volleyball and more. In Orlando there is many local spots that are celebrating and streaming the 2024 Paris Olympics. With drinks specials, happy hour bites and of course multiple large screen TVs for all your viewing pleasure, you will never miss a moment of the action. Grab your crew, and head out and support your country going for gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Best Places To Watch The 2024 Paris Olympics! NBC Watch Parties at AMC Theaters Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride Watch Parties Universal Orlando Resort Downtown Orlando International Drive Area Lake Buena Vista Kissimmee NBC Watch Parties at AMC Theaters NBC Watch Parties at AMC Theaters For the first time ever, experience the world’s biggest event on the big screen! NBC presents Olympic Watch Parties at AMC Theaters – a chance to watch NBC’s live coverage as the world’s greatest athletes go for gold with the majestic landmarks of Paris as the spectacular backdrop. You can also show your team pride with limited time red, white, and blue frozen beverage when you watch the 2024 Paris Olympics at AMC Theatres! Participating Local Theaters AMC Altamonte Mall 18 AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24 AMC West Oaks 14 Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride Watch Parties Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride Watch Parties Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride will be hosting official watch parties for four matches across both the men’s and women’s soccer competitions, supporting the Club’s players representing their respective countries in France. The watch party schedule will begin on July 25 at American Social Orlando, when Brazil takes on Nigeria at 1 p.m. ET in Group C play. Pride fans will be able to cheer on the team’s four Brazilian members, including team captain Marta who will be making her final Olympic appearance for her country. Orlando Forward Adriana and defender Rafaelle have also been selected to the Brazil squad, with midfielder Angelina selected as an alternate. Immediately following the early afternoon match, the U.S. Women’s National Team will kick off its Olympic run with its opening Group B match against Zambia at 3 p.m. ET. Pride forward Barbra Banda and newest member Grace Chanda will represent Zambia in the Copper Queens second-ever appearance in the tournament, while Pride defender Emily Sams is a recently announced alternate for the USA. American Social Orlando will also host the Club’s watch party for the women’s gold medal game on August 10 at 11 a.m. ET. Game Room and Social Club will host a watch party for the U.S. Men’s Olympic Team on Saturday, July 27, at 1 p.m. ET Orlando City fans can cheer on club and country as they watch Lions’ forward Duncan McGuire join the U.S squad to take on New Zealand in its second game of Group A. The complete watch party schedule: Thurs., July 25: Brazil WNT vs. Nigeria WNT (1 p.m. ET) USWNT vs. Zambia WNT (3 p.m. ET) Location: American Social Club (7335 W Sand Lake Rd #101, Orlando, FL 32819) Doors: 12 p.m. ET Sat., July 27: USMNT vs. New Zealand MNT (1 p.m. ET) Location: Game Room and Social Club (55 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801) Doors: 12 p.m. ET Sat., August 10: 2024 Women’s Gold Medal Match (11 a.m. ET) Location: American Social Club (7335 W Sand Lake Rd #101, Orlando, FL 32819) Doors: 10 a.m. ET Universal Orlando Resort NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal CityWalk 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando NBC is the home of the U.S. Olympics coverage, and where better to watch the olympics than at NBC Sports Grill & Brew in Universal CityWalk, a unique sports-dining experience like no other. Nearly 100 high-definition screens immerse you in a stream of sports coverage as you drink and dine. Expect much more than your average bar food. In addition to tasty classics like burgers and ribs, discover Loaded Chili Nachos, Asian Grilled Shrimp Salad and an insane Coco-Nut Cake. Universal Studios Florida 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando Now - August 11, visit Universal Studios Florida for themed food and beverage, special photo opportunities, and limited-time merchandise to celebrate the summer games. Downtown Orlando Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company 1300 Alden Rd, Orlando An Independent craft brewery and tasting room located in the historic Ivanhoe District of Orlando, and a great spot to catch the Olympic action, with lots of big screens and 18 craft beers on tap, they might even inflate the giant inflatable screen for the opening and closing ceremonies! The Hammered Lamb 1235 N Orange Ave, Orlando Lively pub with an outdoor bar area overlooks Lake Ivanhoe. A favorite with sports fans, especially soccer, they offer drinks specials, watch parties, a full lunch and dinner service, weekend brunch, plus darts and ping pong to keep you entertained while the Olympics are on an ad break! International Drive Area Tom's Watch Bar 8050 International Dr, Orlando Tom’s Watch Bar Orlando is the ultimate destination for sports fans. With hundreds of screens ensuring premium viewing from every seat, fans can catch the 2024 Summer Olympics in comfort. Fans can cheer while enjoying beverage and dining options meticulously designed to elevate the traditional sports bar experience, featuring a wide variety of specialty cocktails and an extensive selection of craft beers. Tom's Watch Bar will be showing all the action, including the opening and closing ceremonies. Yard House 8367 International Dr, Orlando Orlando's Yard House is located in ICON Park. Enjoy a globally-inspired menu featuring more than 100 made-from-scratch favorites and the world's largest selection of draft beer with 130 taps, not to mention big screens, multiple TVs and lots of atmosphere to catch up on the latest live action from the Olympics in Paris Main Event Entertainment 9101 International Dr Suite 1032, Orlando, With 61 big-screen TVs, you’ll be immersed in all the 2024 Summer Olympics action while enjoying American fare and handcrafted cocktails at Main Event Entertainment Orlando   at Pointe Orlando. Kings Dining & Entertainment 8255 International Dr, Orlando Head to International Drive for   Kings Dining & Entertainment , which pairs a full-service, chef-driven restaurant and two premium bars with more than 60 giant HDTVs and HD projector screens, together with next-generation sound and lighting to create an experience that’s the next best thing to watching the Olympics live. Topgolf Orlando 9295 Universal Blvd, Orlando Topgolf Orlando is one of the premier sports-entertainment destinations in Orlando. Topgolf is a great choice to watch the Olympic action with a big screen and multiple HGTVs throughout the sports bar and restaurant. Lake Buena Vista Stadium Club at Caribe Royale Orlando 8101 World Center Dr, Orlando The Summer Olympics only come around every four years, and the all-new 9,000- square-foot, two-floor, 500-seat, fully immersive, interactive sports entertainment destination, Stadium Club at Caribe Royale Orlando is the perfect place to witness all of the action. The all-ages venue will be showing the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as all the excitement in between.  A 110-foot-long, ribbon displ ay television allows for 360-degree viewing of the events, and a host will interact with fans during commercial breaks, with everything from birthday spotlights to dance cams and more. Guests can also test their own skills with pro-level sports simulators, with games including basketball, hockey, golf, football and more.  A curated dining menu that elevates typical sports bar fare is offered, and was put together by renowned chefs Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis, both "Top Chef" alumni. City Works Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs 1486 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista Discover the ultimate sports bar at City Works in Disney Springs—this upbeat eatery features classic American fare and an incredible beer menu! Family and friends can enjoy a lively meal indoors amidst the restaurant’s sprawling, high-energy atmosphere—designed with massive, state-of-the-art HDTVs at every angle—or dine al fresco on the spacious outdoor patio. Either way, it’s a win for all! Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Disney Springs 1494 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista Splitsville Luxury Lanes  is one of the coolest places to watch the Olympics. They have more than 70 flat-screen TVs, with four bars, offering great food and drinks Kissimmee Wreckers Sports Bar at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee One of the best place in town to catch all the Olympic action is at Wreckers Sports Bar. Located at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Wreckers features an indoor, two-story, 37-foot sports screen — the largest in Kissimmee — as well as more than 50 HD TVs and a menu full of fan-favorite foods.  Gotta Go Orlando offers the best and most up to date coverage of events & things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. You can rely on us for the latest entertainment news, concerts, theater, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, events, culture, and more. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter ,  and join us on   X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now . 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Sad Summer Festival is a rolling festival with stops in Denver, Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia and a load more including a return to The Sound in downtown Clearwater. Sad Summer Fest , everyone's favorite saddest rolling festival will be stopping over at BayCare Sound in downtown Clearwater on Saturday, July 27! And as well as awesome co-headlining sets from The Maine and Mayday Parade, there’s a brilliant lineup featuring The Wonder Years, Knuckle Puck, Hot Milk, The Summer Set and more. Mayday Parade’s Alex Garcia has shared: “For most of my adult life, I’ve associated the summer with music festivals; their open-air venues, the mix of tour bus exhaust and heat radiating off asphalt, and, of course, hearing my favorite music at twilight, lit by the flicker of fireflies – Sad Summer epitomizes this experience.." He continued, "It is a deep honor to close Sad Summer; the music we’ve poured our hearts and souls into becoming an indelible part of those warm summer nights, where friends and memories are made.” The Maine’s John O’Callaghan added, ““This marks the 5th anniversary of the Sad Summer Festival, and I couldn’t dream up a better place to rip gigs and see smiling people lose their heads. But the real question at hand is…Corn dogs or nah?” Get info and tickets here . Clearwater's outdoor, waterfront boutique concert venue, The Sound features covered seating for 4,000 with room for 5,000 more in the lawn. All nestled in the newly reimagined Coachman Park. Gotta Go Orlando offers the best and most up to date coverage of events & things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. You can rely on us for the latest entertainment news, concerts, theater, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, events, culture, and more. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter ,  and join us on   X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now . To advertise with us, click here , and to  list your upcoming event with us,  submit it  here .

The next Sunset at the Zoo is celebrating Black & African American heritage with food trucks, music, community vendors, family activities and more. Plus, it's only $6 when you purchase in advance! Enjoy great food, music and of course see your favorite animals at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden’s third Sunset at the Zoo event of 2024! This month, join the zoo as they proudly celebrate Black and African American culture and heritage. The Zoo reopens at 5pm and offers wild fun until the sun goes down. In addition to exploring the Zoo during the cooler hours of the day, guests can enjoy a variety of activities, themed crafts, music and entertainment. Grab a bite to eat at one or all of these food trucks scheduled to be in attendance:  Brothers N Arms BBQ Paula’s Jamaican Cuisine Papa G’s Freeze Shop Tickets are  only $6  when purchased in advance – that’s more than 70% OFF the price of a General Admission Zoo ticket. Or grab a family 4-pack with 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 drinks for just $44! Tickets are available here .     For more information, visit https://www.centralfloridazoo.org/event/julysunset/ .    Gotta Go Orlando offers the best and most up to date coverage of events and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. Featuring the latest entertainment news, concerts, theater, culture, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, events, and more. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter , and join us on   X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now . To advertise with us, click here , and to  list your upcoming event with us,  submit it  here .

Here comes the sun! She Sells is rocking the block and bringing the heat to the city! She Sells  is back and looking’ forward to a Saturday filled with so many of our city’s local talents! Come out to TPD Circle at 431 E Central Blvd. in the Thornton Park District on Saturday July 27 from 4 - 10pm for the second Summer She Sells Night Edition! The summertime night market will feature a collection of 30+ female and LGBTQ+ creatives, makers, artist, and food trucks! Invite your friends! We’ll see you there! *Our events are always pet and family and everyone friendly! Shop small and support big! Gotta Go Orlando offers the best and most up to date coverage of events & things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. You can rely on us for the latest entertainment news, concerts, theater, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, events, culture, and more. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter , and join us on   X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now . To advertise with us, click here , and to  list your upcoming event with us,  submit it  here .

It might be hotter than hot here in sunny Florida, but who cares, because it's never to early to celebrate the holidays! Ho! Ho! Ho! Add lots of merry family fun to your summer at the City of Maitland’s brand-new Jingle in July event in Independence Square. This fun new experience offers two days of free fun activities for all the family, kicking off Saturday, July 27, with a special presentation of Disney’s fan-favorite movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas” outside in the park beginning at 8:30 p.m. The evening will include holiday decorations, sparkling lights and bubble “snow” flurries, with free popcorn and candy canes for everyone! The Maitland Farmer’s Market gets into the holiday spirit from 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday, July 28, with holiday decorations and music, bubble “snow”, bounce houses, themed vendors, merchandise and a summertime visit from Santa. Gotta Go Orlando offers the best and most up to date coverage of events & things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. You can rely on us for the latest entertainment news, concerts, theater, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, events, culture, and more. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter , and join us on   X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now . To advertise with us, click here , and to  list your upcoming event with us,  submit it  here .

Join the fun and showcase your kid's entrepreneurial spirit at this unique event. The 4th Annual Kid$ Bi$ Children's Business Fair Orlando will take place at Lake Eola Park (International Plaza, Next to Children's Play Ground) on Saturday July, 27, 2024 between 4 and 8 pm. This event hosted by Orlando Bal Vihar Inc. will host 100 booths, all operated by kids! Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at this unique one-day marketplace.  Orlando Bal Vihar is a non profit community organization dedicated to provide a platform for young children who like to participate in cultural programs and activities and prepare them to become better citizens for a better tomorrow. For more information, click here . This event is sponsored by Acton Academy, the Acton School of Business, and the generous support of donors and volunteers.  “Today’s youth are tomorrow’s business innovators and leaders. The Kid$ Bi$ Orlando Children’s Business Fair gives students the opportunity to spread their entrepreneurial wings and get a head start on promising business careers,” said Jeff Sandefer, founder of the Acton School of Business. Whether an entrepreneur is famous like Elon Musk or Oprah Winfrey or they are one of the thousands of unsung business owners across this country, these are the people who make sacrifices to innovate, create jobs and serve their communities. Gotta Go Orlando offers the best and most up to date coverage of events & things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. You can rely on us for the latest entertainment news, concerts, theater, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, events, culture, and more. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter , and join us on   X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now . To advertise with us, click here , and to  list your upcoming event with us,  submit it  here .

Orlando based Graffiti Junktion has announced that its closing the doors on its Thornton Park restaurant forever! Orlando based burger bar Graffiti Junktion has announced that it is closing another of its restaurants, with its Thornton Park location closing the doors by the end of this week. The restaurant which has been open at the corner of Summerlin Avenue and Washington Street since 2016, will serve its last meal on Sunday, July 28. Posting the news on Instagram , the restaurant commented, "A s they say “at some point all good things come to an end.” July 28th ends the 15+ year adventure of Graffiti Junktion Thornton Park." The restaurant went on to thank the staff for over a decade of support and overwhelming love, while inviting customers to pop in one last tine, and help them go out with a bang. Graffiti Junktion has been slowly closing the majority of its locations. In recent years, restaurants have closed at Church Street,  Lake Mary, Lake Nona, Winter Springs, Clermont, and most recently, the chain closed its College Park location  at 2401 Edgewater Drive last year. Once the Thornton Park location closes on Sunday, Graffiti Junktion will have only two locations, one located at 265 5th Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach, and another in Orlando at 4544 Curry Ford Road. Gotta Go Orlando offers the best and most up to date coverage of events and things to do in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. Featuring the latest entertainment news, concerts, theater, culture, nightlife, food & drink. theme parks, attractions, events, and more. Never miss any Orlando news! Sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando  Newsletter , and join us on   X , Facebook , Instagram , and   YouTube . Got a story to tell Orlando? Contact us now . To advertise with us, click here , and to  list your upcoming event with us,  submit it  here .