The Central Florida Home Expo returns to the Orange County Convention Center, North Hall with FREE admission throughout the weekend. The Central Florida Home Expo returns to the Orange County Convention Center, North Hall on Saturday, April 13, and Sunday April 14, 2024. With FREE admission throughout the weekend, The Central Florida Home Expo features the latest in products and services for home improvement, with regional and national experts in remodeling, building, decorating and more. Meeting your potential contractor face-to-face is the most valuable way to select professional, reliable expertise for upcoming home improvement and renovation projects. For one weekend, there will be wall-to-wall displays and exhibits, and its not only home improvements, there will be lots for the whole family to enjoy including a petting zoo for the kids, and lots of shopping opportunities with the latest home gadgets, and more on sale. At this weekend's show you can meet nationally recognized Celebrity Chef Warren Caterson. Chef Caterson is the award-winning author of ‘Table for Two’. His seminars provide a variety of temptingly delicious culinary experiences for every situation, palate and budget. Whether he is cooking for two or two hundred, he is convinced that life, joy, and communion can be found in a freshly prepared and shared meal. For the latest news and things to do in 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.

Gear up for race weekend at Walt Disney World with the latest runDisney merch collection. We’re just a few days away from an adventurous final race weekend of the 2023-2024 runDisney season during the 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend in Orlando. From daring pirate escapades and uplifting expeditions through the wilderness, to wild savannah treks, and more, these exciting weekend events will take runners on thrilling journeys through the Walt Disney World Resort. Gear up to chart your race weekend course with a first look at some of the official event merchandise that will be available at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo: Perfect for showing off your lion pride, runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend participants will find a variety of performance apparel featuring event weekend artwork as well as “I Did It!” finisher shirts and jackets. Brag about those race weekend accomplishments with other official event products including a weekend-themed ear headband and Spirit Jersey, and CORKCICLE drinkware. Or carry your race weekend medals around in one of the Springtime Surprise Weekend themed bag styles from Lug to the Loungefly mini backpack. Be on the lookout for these commemorative items and more during the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All guests are invited to attend during the following dates and times: Thursday, April 18, 2024: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2024: 12 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Looking to access the first day (April 18, 2024) of the runDisney Merchandise Shop? Expo attendees can do so by joining the virtual queue on the My Disney Experience App from the comfort of their Walt Disney World Resort Hotel or home! Keep in mind, the virtual queue will be the only way to access the shop on the first day of the expo and will be implemented as needed on the following expo days. For more information on the virtual queue process, please visit here. Ae you excited for the new merch? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news and things to do in 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 Florida Bridal and Wedding Expo is the perfect place to plan the wedding of your dreams. The Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo returns to the Orange County Convention Center West Concourse, Hall E2 on Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 12:30 pm to 5 pm. Once you say yes, the whirlwind of wedding planning begins, and don't worry, it's okay to feel a little overwhelmed. All brides-to-be dream about "The Big Day," but many don't know where, when and how to start. That's where the Bridal & Wedding Expo comes in! You will discover all the inspiration, and ideas you can imagine and more to plan your perfect wedding day at the Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo. Expect spectacular bridal fashion shows, live DJ and band demos, together with wedding vendors from throughout Central Florida, all ready to help plan your perfect day. This is you chance to meet with many of Central Florida's amazing wedding companies, the show is free to attend if you register in advance or it's $10 at the door. Are you getting married soon? Will you be attending the exp? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news and things to do in 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.

Celebrate the Earth in Mount Dora, and with an abundance of natural beauty and diverse wildlife, Mount Dora has so much to celebrate on Earth Day. Celebrate the Earth at the annual Mount Dora Earth Day Celebration with plant and craft vendors, children's projects, fun workshops and more. The Mount Dora Earth Day Celebration organized by Mount Dora Friends of the Environment, this year's event will take place on Saturday, April 15, at Donnelly Park, 539 N. Donnelly St, Mount Dora. Celebrate the Earth with live music, educational exhibits, craft and plant vendors, kid activities and free giveaways. An upbeat, upcycled fashion show will round out the day. The event is FREE to attend. For more than twenty years, volunteers of Mount Dora Friends of the Environment, have hosted an Earth Day celebration in Mount Dora. The non-profit organization was founded in 1994 to preserve, protect and promote the area's natural resources through education, community outreach, and local projects including a tree planting program. For the latest news and things to do in 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.

Celebrate everything that makes Avalon Park Absolutely Amazing at the Annual Absolutely Avalon Celebration. This event celebrating arts and culture is free and open to the public. Celebrate everything that makes Avalon Park Absolutely Amazing at the Annual Absolutely Avalon Celebration on Saturday, April 13, 2024. This FREE family event celebrating arts and culture is free and open to the public and features, international food, music and vendors, activities for kids, community performances Highlights of this year's Absolute Avalon include a Laser Light Show, Bounce Park, Food Trucks, Cultural Performances, Donate Life Pinwheel Presentation, RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Tethered Rides, together with Artisan, Craft & Business Vendors. For more information, click here. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and don't forget to follow us on social media for everything Orlando: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. To feature your business with Gotta Go Orlando learn more about advertising with us, and to or list your events with us, submit your Orlando events here.

The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) has revealed that more than 80 homes will be available for free, self-guided tours during this year's Parade Of Homes Orlando, May 4-12, 2024. The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA), the authority, educator, and promoter of the housing and building industry, hosts the 71st annual Parade of Homes Orlando on Sat., May 4 through Sun., May 12, 2024. Central Floridians are invited to experience more than 80 homes and apartment communities throughout greater Orlando for free, self-guided tours. New Homes. Remodels. Inspirational Designs. Apartment Communities. Parade of Homes Orlando showcases Central Florida’s most inspiring homebuilders, designers, and apartment communities. Discover innovations in homebuilding, architectural design, energy efficiency, smart homes, outdoor living, interior style, remodeling, and pool design. Whether you’re looking for a new home or apartment, wish to re-imagine your current space, or are searching for a spark of inspiration, the 71st annual Parade of Homes Orlando is open to everyone interested and enthused by stylish home design. In partnership with the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO), apartment communities are included in the Parade offering an array of amenities and impressive floorplans throughout Central Florida. The Parade of Homes Orlando website is the go-to resource to find home and builder information, individual entry daily hours, and more. Search for entries and plan your personal Parade route. The Vereena Showcase Home by Valdara Custom Homes Located in one of Winter Park’s most sought-after neighborhoods, this contemporary-styled home boasts five bedrooms and six bathrooms with 4,950 square feet of living space. Valdara Custom Homes, a member of the Master Custom Builder Council, has a reputation for unmatched quality and sophisticated yet livable grand features in their custom homes. Unique artistry, precision techniques, and detail-oriented touches elevate a house from a structure to a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. In the Vereena, the 10-foot steel pivot front entry door sets the tone for the many custom features inside. The striking floating staircase features solid walnut underlit treads and a seamless steel center spine.  The 30-foot wide floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door overlooks a one-of-a-kind pool and entertaining space. The 1st floor of the Showcase Home will be open May 4, 5, 11, and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more about Valdara Custom Homes at valdarahomes.com. Click here for a full photo gallery of the Showcase Home. Enter to a Chance to Win One lucky winner will be selected at random from official entries to receive a full-size dual-zone wine cooler by Zephyr from Aggressive Appliances. About Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) is the authority, educator, and promoter of the housing and building industry representing more than 700 members and 40,000 employees. Since 1953, GOBA has served the construction industry in Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties. The intention is to foster an environment within the association and within our neighborhoods to create opportunities for building relationships, businesses, and communities while balancing the economic, social, and environmental needs of our members and communities served. For more information, visit www.greaterorlandoba.com For the latest news and things to do in 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 70th Annual Parade of Homes Orlando is happening now, join the parade to experience a showcase of the best homes throughout Orange, Seminole, Osceola County and surrounding areas. The Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA), the authority, educator, and promoter of the housing and building industry, presents the 70th annual Parade of Homes Orlando Central Floridians are invited to experience the best of the best homes and apartment communities throughout greater Orlando during the FREE, self-guided tour, now through Sunday, May 14, 2023. Whether you’re looking for a new home or apartment, wish to re-imagine your current space, or are searching for a spark of inspiration, the 70th Annual Parade of Homes Orlando is open to everyone interested and enthused by stylish home design. In partnership with the Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO), apartment communities are also included in the Parade, offering an array of amenities and impressive floorplans throughout Central Florida. Parade of Homes Orlando showcases Central Florida’s most inspiring homebuilders, designers, and apartment communities. Discover innovations in homebuilding, architectural design, energy efficiency, smart homes, outdoor living, interior style, remodeling, and pool design. Lake Sheen Showcase Home by Hardwick General Contracting The 2023 Showcase Home is located in Dr. Phillips, widely known as “Millionaires Row”, and features the most sought-after homes in Central Florida. This Floridian jewel sits on a 4.5-acre private site and includes 7,461 square feet of enclosed living space with four bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths. The basement and two living levels above can be accessed by an elevator. There is also a four-car garage, a 2,000 square-foot lakefront patio, and a pool with an expansive deck to enjoy sunsets and Walt Disney World firework views over Lake Sheen. As always, keep checking back with us here at Gotta Go Orlando as we continue to bring you the latest news and information from around Orlando and Central Florida. You can also discover our latest news, views, and more on our socials, follow Gotta Go Orlando on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, don't forget to subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel for all the latest from Orlando's Theme Parks, Attractions and more. Please note: Some posts may contain affiliate links which means we could earn money if you purchase products or services via our site.

Get your ducks in a row for the Great Duck Derby, retuning to Mead Botanical Garden. Gather up the ducklings for a day of family fun in Winter Park, as The Great Duck Derby returns to Mead Botanical Garden on Saturday, April 13, from 10 am - 2 pm. This quack-tacular day of family fun is a spring-time tradition here in Central Florida, as hundreds of little yellow rubber ducks race around Mead Botanical Garden's pond while the crowds cheer the lucky ducks to the finish line to win cool prizes. It’s just $5 to adopt a little race duck or you can adopt a Quack Pack, adopt four ducks and $20 and get a 5th duck free. All proceeds from the Great Duck Derby benefit Mead’s children’s nature programs. In addition to the duck derby, the day will be filled with lots of family fun, for all the family. Best of all, entrance to the garden is free as is parking, and all the fun activities. Event fun includes… Duckoration Station (decorate your little rubber racing duck) Mr. Richard Sing-Along Mr. Harley Sing-Along Back to Nature Wildlife Animal Encounter Bounce Houses Face Painting Magic Beans Games and Crafts Mobile Winter Park Library UCF Bug Closet Nature Crafts Big yellow duck photo op area and the Duck Races! For more information or volunteer opportunities, visit www.meadgarden.org. Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news and things to do in 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.

Come putt-putt around the Celery City while you enjoy the finest in food and drink! Tee off for the Sanford Mini Masters – a teeny tiny annual golf tournament in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford on Saturday, April 13, from 11 am - 6 pm! Come putt-putt around the Celery City while you enjoy the finest in food and drink! GRAB YOUR CARDS at Celery City Craft first! Holes can be done in any order and the final hole will be at the Celery City Craft patio! This is a fundraiser to benefit the Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP). There will be prizes and giveaways for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place! For more information, click here. If it's happening in Orlando you Gotta Go Orlando! Discover the best of Central Florida and beyond with our Daily Orlando News. Are you attending the Mini Masters this weekend? Let us know in the comments below. For the latest news and things to do in 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.

Unique shopping experience where you can shop a huge selection of vendors offering the best in vintage. The Florida Vintage Market returns to Ivanhoe Park Brewery Company at1300 Alden Road, Orlando, on Sunday, April 14 from 12 - 5 pm. Come out and visit this unique pop-up market and support small local thrift businesses and much more! This FREE outdoor family, and pet friendly event is a unique outdoor shopping experience in the heart of downtown Orlando with over 30 local vendors where you will find a curated variety of vintage clothing, sustainable fashion, street wear, custom clothing, sneakers, makers, artists, food trucks, drinks from the brewery, and so much more! For more info, click here. Will you be visiting the vintage market? Let us know in the comments below. 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.

Leprous have announced their eighth studio album, "Melodies Of Atonement", with the band also sharing news of their first North American headline tour. Norwegian rock outfit Leprous will release its eight studio album, "Melodies Of Atonement", in August and are hitting the road to celebrate. The tour will see the rockers set out across North America this September, with support from Monuments and Fight The Fight. LEPROUS commented about their return to North America on social media, "We can't wait to tour North America again together with our good friends in MONUMENTS and FIGHT THE FIGHT. It's been too long and we're super eager to come back!" The tour will kick off in Nashville on September 4, taking in a total of 26 dates, before the penultimate stop in Orlando, with Leprous coming to The Plaza Live on Friday October 4, with the tour ending October 5 in Ft Lauderdale. Local presale begins Thursday April 11 at 10am with code: FLAME24, and general release tickets on sale Friday, April 12 at 10 am. Get tickets here. Melodies Of Atonement will be eighth studio album from Norwegian rock outfit, Leprous, to be released in August via InsideOutMusic worldwide. Leprous checked in with the following comment about Melodies Of Atonement: "Melodies Of Atonement is the name of our new album and like every band on earth thinks about their new album, we feel like it’s our best one so far! But in this case, it happens to be true... The orchestral elements are gone, which gives more space for each individual band member to shine. It’s straight to the point, and heavier than what we’ve been in a while... It’s a new sound. But it’s still Leprous. We can't wait for you to hear it!” Leprous recorded Melodies Of Atonement across the last months with David Castillo at Ghost Ward Studios in Sweden, while mixing with Adam Noble (Placebo, Biffy Clyro, Nothing But Thieves, etc.) and mastering with Robin Schmidt (The 1975, Placebo, The Gaslight Anthem, etc.). Are you planing on catching the show? Let us know in the comments below. 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.

Celebrate National Peach Cobbler Day with Cowboy Chicken! As a special treat, they are offering guests a complimentary serving of delicious peach cobbler! Cowboy Chicken is celebrating National Peach Cobbler Day in a very delicious way by giving away free cobbler. On Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 11 am - 9 pm, the fast-casual chain, known for wood-fire rotisserie chicken and homemade fresh sides, is dishing out complimentary servings of its popular Jeanette’s homemade peach cobbler. A menu favorite since Cowboy Chicken started, Jeanette’s homemade peach cobbler is made fresh daily and served hot and is a perfect ending to a meal at Cowboy Chicken or as a treat on its own. “Jeanette’s homemade peach cobbler is named after our founder Phil Sanders’ wife,” says Sean Kennedy, president and CEO of Cowboy Chicken. “The cobbler was one of Phil’s favorites for Jeanette to make. It’s a simple and delicious recipe and has been a favorite for guests as well since Phil started Cowboy Chicken.” Guests are invited to stop by Cowboy Chicken Kissimmee, located at the Promenade at Sunset Walk, throughout the day on April 13 for a free serving; no purchase is necessary. Cowboy Chicken specializes in wood fire rotisserie chicken, but also offers whole chickens, new Nashville hot chicken tenders and wings, famous chicken enchiladas, pulled brisket and sandwiches served on toasted buns. Made-from-scratch sides complement any meal with choices such as ranchero beans, Spanish rice, and Mexican street corn. Family meals are available to feed everyone at home. Guests can join the Campfire Club for rewards, coupons, news, and special offers. Cowboy Chicken Kissimmee is located at 3290 Margaritaville Blvd. at the Promenade at Sunset Walk with indoor and covered patio seating and ample, free parking. For more information, visit www.cowboychicken.com For the latest news and things to do in 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.