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Dezerland Park is inviting Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to experience Dezerland’s attractions, including the Orlando Auto Museum, Indoor Go-Kart Track, Pinball Palace, Axcelsior Axe Throwing, Jump Start Trampoline Park and more. The Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of the USA have provided character development and values-based leadership training for kids across the country for decades. Each organization has a dedicated national holiday to celebrate the contributions of scouts, and this year Dezerland Park located at 5250 International Dr, Orlando is joining in on the fun. On National Boy Scout Day on February 8 and National Girl Scout Day on March 12, active scouts will receive FREE admission to the Orlando Auto Museum and Pinball Palace. Plus, their immediate family (up to 6 people), can join them and receive a 25% off discount. In addition to enjoying free entry for scouts for the two attractions on their respective holidays, all troops, troop leaders and admin staff of both organizations can receive a 25% discount at the Orlando Auto Museum and Pinball Palace all month long. For more information about Dezerland Action Park, visit dezerlandparkorlando.com. About Dezerland Park Orlando Dezerland Park Orlando is Florida’s largest indoor attraction with over 850,000 square feet of family entertainment options. The park is home to the Orlando Auto Museum with more than 2,000 vehicles worth over $200 million, making it the country’s largest auto museum. Dezerland also features Florida's longest indoor go-kart track, boutique bowling, a laser tag maze, a virtual reality arena, more than 300 arcade games, a 30,000 square-foot trampoline park, glow-in-the-dark mini golf, axe throwing, Cinemark theater and so much more. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining and shopping options including a food hall, 007 Bond Bar & Restaurant (adjacent to the world's largest collection of James Bond vehicles and memorabilia), Jump Start Café, Bass Pro Shop, Rocket Fizz candy store, huge gift shop and a leather store. Free parking and admission To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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.

Poke Burri and Lifting Noodles are opening their first Florida restaurant this weekend at 12615 W Colonial Drive, Winter Garden with a menu that included sushi pizza, burritos and donuts. Poke Burri and Lifting Noodles are opening their newest restaurant in Orlando at 11 am on Saturday, Feb. 3, bringing a fusion of flavors and culinary creativity to the heart of the Sunshine State. The new Orlando restaurant which is the companies first location in Florida offers poke bowls, sushi burritos, and build your own options, together with sushi pizza, donuts, and even a twist on the American classic, sushi corn dog. Lifting Noodle, part of the dual concept features a variety of ramen including the 1-UP bowl with kale noodles swimming in creamy vegetarian broth with crispy tofu, and the Angry Zuko bowl with black mushroom and pork belly in a spicy pork broth. The Orlando restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery from UberEATS or Doordash. For updates on events, secret menu items, and more, follow them at pokeburriorlando. Sam Brown, the visionary owner operator of Poke Burri and Lifting Noodles, brings a passion for culinary innovation and a commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience. With a successful track record in the restaurant industry, Brown is excited to bring his unique concept to Orlando. The new store is located at 12615 W Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. Check out a sample of what's on offer at Poke Burri and Lifting Noodle in Winter Garden. Sushi Pizza A unique blend of traditional sushi and pizza, creating an innovative dining experience. Poke Bowl Fresh and customizable poke bowls featuring high-quality ingredients and a burst of flavors. Sushi Donuts A visually stunning and delicious twist on traditional sushi, served in the shape of donuts. Sushi Corn Dogs Classic comfort food gets an exciting makeover with gourmet sushi corn dogs stuffed with house crab salad. Sushi Burritos A marriage of sushi and burritos, offering a satisfying and portable meal option. Ramen Authentic ramen bowls crafted with care and precision. Secret Menu For the adventurous food enthusiasts, you can explore a secret menu with items that are sure to surprise and delight. For the latest food and drink news in Orlando click here. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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.

Orlando Dinner Entertainment located at 6400 Carrier Drive, Orlando are offering couples the chance to enjoy upgraded experiences at three immersive dinner shows. Whether couples want to embark on a high-seas adventure, share a laugh at a Vaudeville-inspired adult variety show, or enjoy a high-energy, Nashville-style live country show — Orlando Dinner Entertainment has something for everyone this Valentine’s Day. Pirates Dinner Adventure, Teatro Martini and Country Nights Live will each offer upgraded experiences for couples attending their shows on February 14 Pirates Dinner Adventure Orlando Dinner Entertainment’s signature, swashbuckling show, Pirates Dinner Adventure, will take place at 7 p.m. on Feb. 14 and couples looking to make the experience more memorable can upgrade their ticket with the “Best Mate” add-on to tickets for the show. For an additional $40, the “Best Mate” add-on package includes: A bottle of champagne A specialty dessert for each person A commemorative scroll, customized with their names Ticket prices for the Pirates Dinner Adventure are $72.95 for adults and $46.95 for children ages three to 10. Children ages two and under are free. To reserve your experience, call 407-206-5102 or click here to book. Parental discretion is advised. Teatro Martini and Jewel For the ultimate, romantic Valentine’s Day date night experience, Teatro Martini which features world-class performers in a variety of arts including aerial, comedy, magic and more, will offer the “Love is Chaos” couples’ package for $120. Teatro Martini’s Valentine’s Day show will start at 8:30 p.m. and the “Love is Chaos” couples’ package includes: Two tickets for the dinner show with priority seating A bottle of champagne A specialty dessert for each person And for all of the singles out there, Jewel, the speakeasy lounge will be offering Dueling Pianos, craft cocktails, light bites, and charity gaming, and hosting the “Single Single Mix n’ Mingle” party all night long. Guests must be 18+ to enter Teatro Martini and Jewel events. To reserve your experience, call 407-206-5100 or click here to book. Country Nights Live Orlando Dinner Entertainment’s newest show, Country Nights Live, isn’t your average dinner show experience. After you enjoy a mouth-watering spread of country cooking, it’s time for you and your sweetheart to enjoy a high-energy, Nashville-style country show. There’s nothing more romantic than county music, and Country Nights Live will offer the “Heart Strings and Honky Tonk” couples’ package for $110. Country Nights Live’s Valentine’s Day show will start at 6 p.m. and the “Heart Strings and Honky Tonk” couples’ package includes: Two tickets for the dinner show with priority seating A bottle of champagne A specialty dessert for each person To reserve your experience, call 407-206-5102 or click here to book. About Orlando Dinner Entertainment Orlando Dinner Entertainment has been bringing joy to the Central Florida Community for more than 25 years. It’s the creator of Pirates Dinner Adventure, a thrilling dinner show packed full of entertaining stories, impressive acrobatics and amusing characters. The company also offers the Country Nights Live dinner experience and Teatro Martini dinner show. It’s home to speakeasy bar Jewel, which features dueling pianos. Orlando Dinner Entertainment is located at 6400 Carrier Dr., Orlando, FL 32819. To learn more or book tickets, visit www.piratesdinneradventure.com. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. 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 Orlando Solar Bears are attempting to break the world record for the largest gathering of people wearing aloha shirts on Beach Night at the Kia Center. The Orlando Solar Bears have announced their official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title attempt for the largest gathering of people wearing aloha shirts when the Solar Bears host the Atlanta Gladiators on Saturday, February 24, 2024, for Beach Night. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 pm at downtown's Kia Center. “We are excited to make this attempt at the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest gathering of people wearing aloha shirts on February 24,” said Orlando Solar Bears President, Chris Heller. “We were encouraged by last season's turnout on Tie Dye Night and look forward to an even bigger response from our fan base this season. We encourage you to come out to the game on February 24, and participate in this unique promotion.” A $40 ticket package includes a ticket to the Beach Night game on February 24 and a commemorative Solar Bears aloha shirt. You must purchase your ticket package vis this link! To be counted in our GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title attempt, fans must wear an aloha shirt. Aloha shirts are considered a button up, collared, short sleeve shirt consisting of a pattern and at least three colors. This year's event will take place indoors prior to the game. Fans will have access to restrooms and concession stands when waiting to be counted. The Solar Bears will also be wearing aloha themed jerseys that will be auctioned off following the game on DASH. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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 49th annual Mount Dora Arts Festival returns to the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora this weekend, February 3 & 4, 2024. Experience 300 fine artists lined along the streets to showcase a vast array of incredible talent in this juried event. This weekend a visit to Mount Dora is a must, as the the 49th annual Mount Dora Arts Festival returns to the streets of historic downtown Mount Dora. From February 3 - 4, 2024, experience 300 fine artists lined along the streets to showcase a vast array of incredible talent in this juried event. There will be entertainment, beer, wine, cocktails, music and festival food to round out the amazing weekend. The event runs 9am-5pm on Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday and is FREE to attend. The Mount Dora Arts Festival is a nationally ranked fine arts festival that attracts more than 300 exquisite and eclectic artists from all over the world. This popular juried event features a diverse variety of fine artists with disciplines that include painting, sculpture, clay, mixed media, photography, fiber art, fine fabricated jewelry and more. Artists set up to display and sell under white tents throughout the downtown streets of Mount Dora, and also features a free kid zone, festival food, and live entertainment throughout the weekend. Beer, wine, and cocktails are available to purchase at kiosks to walk around with or you can opt to sit in a restaurant or peruse the downtown shops during the event. The annual event is free to attend. Proceeds benefit Mount Dora Center for the Arts and provide art camp scholarships to underserved children in the community. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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.

Mardi Party returns to the Seven Seas Food Festival with classic gulf flavors, live music, a pop-up parade and more! Get ready to party at SeaWorld Orlando! Orlando brings New Orleans flair as SeaWorld Orlando invites guests to celebrate Mardi Gras during the Seven Seas Food Festival with all the sights, sounds and flavors of New Orleans’ favorite time of year. The park will be transformed into an incredible festival on select dates between February 8 – 18 with a special in-park celebration on Fat Tuesday, February 13. Unforgettable offerings are included with park admission, including: Pop-Up Parade The Wild Arctic Plaza will come to life as entertainers, bead captains, stilt walkers, and musicians bring the Mardi Gras spirit to SeaWorld during this special pop-up parade. (Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m.) Live Music Immerse yourself in the music of New Orleans as our live band brings Cajun and jazz classics to Orlando. (Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m.) Street Party: The sights and sounds of Bourbon Street will take over Wild Arctic Plaza with a DJ, street performers, and dance party. (Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m.) Family Craft: The whole family can get in the spirit of Mardi Gras with a create-your-own Mardi Gras Mask craft activity. Gulf Coast Flavors: Enjoy classic Gulf Coast flavors as part of our Seven Seas Food Festival with added menu items such as Banana Fosters Beignets, Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya and Frozen NOLA Hurricanes in an exclusive souvenir glass in addition to all the sips and savors throughout the festival. (12:30 p.m. to park close.) This year SeaWorld Orlando introduces a new element of celebration to Mardi Gras where guests are invited to become immersed in the vibrant flair of Brazil’s Carnaval. Explore the Brazilian Market, located along the Pipeline Pathway, where an all-new addition to the menu, Galinhada, awaits, along with the eagerly anticipated return of two reimagined fan-favorites: Picanha Steak and Pão de Queijo. Bring the party to life with exciting performances by traditional samba dancers and electrifying live music throughout the Brazilian market area. For SeaWorld Orlando’s Mardi Gras Celebration click here! SeaWorldOrlando.com Best Way to Savor and Sip Guests will be able to discover endless combinations of food and drink offerings with a Seven Seas Food Festival Tasting Lanyard. Guests can embark on their culinary journey with a 10-sample lanyard at the price of $70 or take it up a notch and with the fan favorite 15-sample lanyard, available for $85, for the best savings. SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members get the VIP treatment and can purchase 18 samples for the price of 15! Best Way to Play One of the best ways for guests to experience SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival is with a SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass. Guests can purchase a SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass for as low as $174 one-time payment or $14.50/month + tax with NO DOWN PAYMENT. Guests who purchase an Annual Pass right now will have the opportunity to attend the Seven Seas Food Festival and enjoy Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Cinco de Mayo. With an Annual Pass guests will also enjoy unlimited visits and special benefits like exclusive access to “Penguin Trek” through the “Passport to Chills” program, FREE parking, FREE guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more! Some restrictions and block out dates apply. Another way to enjoy all that SeaWorld Orlando has to offer is with a 2024 Fun Card, which offers park admission through December 31, 2024, for the unbeatable low price of $134.99, less than the price of a single day ticket. Fun Card guests will also have admission to SeaWorld Orlando for a full calendar year to experience thrilling rides, amazing animal encounters and energizing entertainment while also getting the opportunity to be part of all the seasonal events happening in 2024. Annual Passes and Fun Cards can be purchased at SeaWorldOrlando.com. For the latest news from SeaWorld Orlando click here, and for the latest theme park news from every Orlando Theme Park click here. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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.

On Saturday, Feb 3, 2024, Orlando will welcome the nation's elite male and female long-distance runners to compete at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon for the chance to represent Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, as a result there will be road closures and diversions throughout the area. This weekend, Downtown Orlando will host America’s best male and female runners for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 10 am. The course runs through downtown Orlando and its surrounding neighborhoods and consists of one 2.2-mile loop and three 8-mile loops Over the last several months, the City of Orlando and event partners have been gearing up to host the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in downtown Orlando, and part of this effort has included providing information related to the event that may impact traffic patterns, pedestrian movement, detours and parking for both those attending and not attending. In advance of Saturday’s race, the city wants to remind the community of those potential transportation impacts and how to contact the city before, during or after the race with any questions or concerns. ROAD CLOSURES: UPDATE – Transportation Advisory:  U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Marathon February 1, 2024 - Effective Friday, February 2, 2024 at 12 p.m. Rosalind Avenue between Central Boulevard and Robinson Street will fully close in preparation for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon and remain closed until 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 4, 2024.  It was not initially anticipated that this section of roadway would be fully closed until 5 a.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2024, and that it would reopen at 4 p.m. later that day, but event needs require a full closure sooner and longer than anticipated. For the 2.2-mile race loop, roadways will be fully closed from 5 am until 12 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024. For the 8-mile race loop, roadways will be fully closed from 5 am until 4 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024. How to get around on February 3, 2024 The course map has been divided into specific community zones and levels relative to the location of residences or businesses along the impacted roadways. Information regarding the road closures, alternative routes, parking options and pedestrian crossing areas are specific to locations within these zones and levels. Zones refer specificaly to the location along the route (link to zone map) and levels indicate the resident or business’ vehicular access to that address. Levels are as follows: Level 1 Designation: The business or residence is along the marathon route and road closures will restrict all vehicular access to the location during designated event hours. Level 2 Designation: The business or residence is along the marathon route and at least one of the vehicular access points to the location will be affected by road closures. However, vehicles will be able to access the business or residence through an access point not along the route. Level 3 Designation: There may be delays and detours impacting vehicular access to the location, however, vehicular, and pedestrian access to the location during the event will be maintained. NO vehicle access or cross traffic between 5 am and 12 pm Magnolia Avenue between Robinson Street and Colonial Drive Colonial Drive between Orange Avenue and Magnolia Avenue Orange Avenue between Colonial Drive and Robinson Street Amelia Street between Magnolia Avenue and Orange Avenue Concord Street between Magnolia Avenue and Orange Avenue Livingston Street between Ruth Lane and Orange Avenue NO vehicle access or cross traffic between 5 am and 4pm. Rosalind Avenue between South Lucerne Circle and Robinson Street Anderson Street between Orange Avenue and Lake Underhill Road South Street between Orange Avenue to Lake Underhill Road Robinson Street between Orange Avenue and Summerlin Avenue Jefferson Street between Palmetto to Orange Avenue Washington Street between Rosalind Avenue and Orange Avenue Palmetto Avenue between Magnolia Boulevard and Jefferson Street Church Street between Rosalind Avenue and Orange Avenue Central Boulevard between South Eola Drive and Orange Avenue Robinson Street between Summerlin Avenue and Rosalind Avenue Eola Drive between Robinson Street and Central Boulevard Pine Street between Rosalind Avenue and Orange Avenue Wall Street between Magnolia Boulevard and Rosalind Avenue North Court Avenue between Church Street and Washington Street South Street between Orange Avenue to Lake Underhill Road Jackson Street between Rosalind Ave to Orange Avenue Crystal Lake Drive between Anderson Street and Livingston Street Livingston Street between Crystal Lake Drive and Bumby Avenue Bumby Avenue between Livingston and Robinson Street Robinson Street between Bumby Avenue and Crystal Lake Drive Intersection of Gore Street and Orange Avenue Lucerne Circle between Main Lane and Delaney Avenue Lake Underhill Road between Anderson Street and South Street Primrose Drive between Anderson Street and South Street Bumby Avenue between Anderson Street and South Street S Mills Avenue between Anderson Street and South Street Summerlin Avenue between Anderson Street and South Street Maguire Boulevard between Livingston Street and Robinson Street Primrose Drive between Livingston Street and Robinson Street Festival Way between Livingston Street and Robinson Street Graham Avenue between Livingston Street and Robinson Street 408 EXIT AND ENTRANCE CLOSURES: SR 408 will remain open throughout the event, but all downtown exits and entrances from Lake Underhill Road to Orange Avenue in both directions will be closed from 5 am. to 4 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The following SR 408 eastbound exits and entrances will be closed: Exit 10 B Orange Avenue Downtown Exit 11B Mills Avenue Exit 12 A Bumby Avenue Entrances on Anderson Street between South Street and Lake Underhill Road To detour, use Exit 10A, I-4 West to Michigan Avenue or Exit 13, South Conway Road. The following SR 408 westbound exits and entrances will be closed: Exit 12B Crystal Lake Drive Exit 11B Mills Avenue Exit 11A Rosalind Avenue Entrance on South Street at Bumby Avenue To detour use Exit 10B, I-4 East. PARKING FOR THE EVENT: Click here for a list of lots and garages downtown. Click here to reserve a spot in a downtown lot or garage (availability is limited) PEDESTRIAN ACCESS: All pedestrian crossings along the race course will be open until 9 a.m. Beginning at 9 a.m., all pedestrian traffic will be limited to the dedicated pedestrian crossings listed below: South Street and Orange Avenue South Street and Rosalind Avenue Summerlin Avenue and Anderson Street Summerlin Avenue and South Street Mills Avenue and Anderson Street Mills Avenue and South Street Bumby Avenue and Anderson Street Bumby Avenue and South Street Bumby Avenue and Livingston Street Bumby Avenue and Robinson Avenue Robinson Street from Orange Avenue to Rosalind Avenue will reopen for pedestrian traffic at 10:30 a.m. After the race, pedestrian crossings are expected to reopen at approximately 2 p.m. once runners have cleared the area (unless otherwise noted above). Vehicular access will continue to be limited until the road closures have been lifted.  Please note, scooters and bicycles are also not permitted. PARKING ALTERNATIVES: Because vehicular access to residences or businesses may be impacted due to event road closures, it may be necessary for some to relocate their vehicle outside of the road cl osures if they should need vehicular access during event hours. CONTACT: The city and its event partners have also established a website, and a dedicated email and hotline so that residents and businesses can access impacts specific to their location and contact the event producers and city directly with any questions as it relates to transportation plans for the event. This access is available now and leading up to the event. Website – Orlando.gov/olympicroadclosures Email – hello@orlando2024trials.com Hotline – 407-385-1511 On the day of the event, the community can call the city’s Emergency Information Center at 407-246-4357 (HELP) from 5 am to 1 pm with questions or concerns regarding the race. More detailed information on road closures, parking and pedestrian access can be found at Orlando.gov/olympicroadclosures. On the day of the event, the community can call the city’s Emergency Information Center at 321-235-5438 from 7 am to 1 pm with questions or concerns regarding the race. The road closures will also affect various bus routes operated by Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX). Roads will be closed from 2 am - 4pm, for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Marathon. As a result, various routes will be detoured during this event. Visit Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority for details about this detour including services affected and detours. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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This February enjoy unforgettable performances by the William Daniel Mills Theatre Company, Fringe Favorite Paul Strickland, Beverly Coyle and Bert Rodriguez and The Collective Members Without Fear Theatre! As we leap into February, Fringe ArtSpace presents an exciting month of shows, including the William Daniel Mills Theatre Company’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night, plus renowned storyteller and Fringe favorite Paul Strickland returns with a storytelling workshop, More Than Words, and two performances, Most Requested where Paul will perform audience favorites and Brand Spankin' New-Fangled where Paul will showcase never-before-heard stories and songs. Fringe ArtSpace will also welcome Beverly Cole’s raucous comedy, The Smoking Gun, plus,members of the inaugural Collective, Without Fear Theatre showcase the neurodiversity-affirming story of two strangers learning to connect using more than words featuring a live band acting as narrator with a 1970’s rock flare in FIND ME: A Modern Rock Opera. Read on for all the exciting details. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time February 2 - 4 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world. Paul Strickland’s More Than Words: Storytelling Workshop February 6 Most everyone can "talk with their hands." But physicality and movement in storytelling and solo performance can be an incredibly effective tool if done with intentionality and a little practice. In this workshop we'll examine how to determine what parts of your story / show would benefit from a more intentional approach to movement/physicality, and how to apply those concepts to YOUR BODY RIGHT NOW. It's your story. Tell it with YOUR BODY. Paul Strickland’s Most Requested February 7 After many sold out shows and awards - Best Solo Show - Comedy (2019), Best Show (2018) Paul returns to breathe new life into old stories! Paul Strickland’s Brand Spankin' New-Fangled February 8 Never-before-heard-Stories and Songs from Fringe Favorite Paul Strickland. The Smoking Gun February 9 - 11 In this raucous comedy, a couple of New York City parents are helping their only child Neil find his footing as they tear his life in two. Now Neil must become the grownup in gracefully bouncing between separate households, always remembering to bring fresh underwear, laptop, phone and a smiling face. When a cynical and funny kid named Bruce steps in to become Neil’s “Jiminy Cricket” guide to divorce, he reminds Neil of his basic right to survive in one piece. (“But, like, how is that even possible?”) Surprisingly it is possible, but, according to his guide, Neil has to brave up and take a journey into a land of secret plans. FIND ME: A Modern Rock Opera February 23 – March 3 Alone in her apartment, Allie is eagerly awaiting a guest she’s never met. When she finally arrives, Allie is stunned that the person she’s been expecting is nothing like Allie imagined. Together, two strangers learn to connect through more than words. With a live band acting as narrator, inner voice, spirit guide & kid’s TV show…yes, you read that last part right; FIND ME explores our most vulnerable relationship, the one we have with ourselves. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.fringeartspace.org. For general information, updates and what’s to come at Fringe ArtSpace, visit orlandofringe.org. For all the latest entertainment news in Orlando click here. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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.

With Valentine's Day getting ever closer, Yelp has names it's favorite romantic hot spots for a meal in its annual Top 100 Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day Dinner, and there is a few local hot spots on the list! We don't want you to panic folks but Valentine's Day is only weeks away! Don't fear though as Yelp has compiled its list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants throughout the country for Valentine's Day Dinner in 2024 which includes some local favorites, plus here at Gotta Go Orlando we have brought together all the Valentine's Day specials at local restaurants throughout Orlando which you can view here. Yelp's list is an all-time list of the most romantic places to eat in the United States according to Yelp. They choose the restaurants based on Yelpers reviews for the best romantic date night, then ranked those spots using a number of factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Throughout Florida nine restaurants are on the list, including local favorites Seito Sushi Sand Lake, which ranked 46 on the list, and Prato in Winter Park which came in at number 48. Seito Sushi 8031 Turkey Lake Road Suite 700, # 700 Orlando. (407) 248-8888 While continuously redefining the sushi scene of Orlando, Seito Sushi has built a reputation for quality and consistency over the past twenty two years. Honoring traditional technique while being inspired by the innovation found in modern cuisine, the menu features a variety of classic Japanese fare as well as unique Asian inspired dishes. Prato 124 N Park Ave, Winter Park. (407) 262-0050 Blending simplicity and inspiration, Prato celebrates cuisine from Italy's rich culinary landscape, seamlessly blending Italian classics with modern techniques and seasonal ingredients. The warm space welcomes guests with its contemporary design balanced by rustic elements, including a long bar, which encourages a vibrant and communal atmosphere. With its window-paned doors and year-round patio seating, Prato emphasizes the "Park" of Park Avenue. Here is the complete list of Florida Restaurants that made the top 100: 2. Pane & Vino (Miami Beach) 7. Fratellino (Coral Gables) 16. Firefly (Panama City Beach) 19. Lagniappe (Miami) 28. George Bistro + Bar (Pensacola) 46. Seito Sushi Sand Lake (Orlando) 48. Prato (Winter Park) 70. Orsay (Jacksonville) 78. OLIVIA (Tampa) To check out the full list, click here. For a bumper list of Valentine's Day date ideas and special events happening throughout Orlando click here. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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 Big Bounce America, described as the world’s biggest bounce house has been supersized for 2024 ands its bouncing its way back to Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee this month. Get ready to bounce your way to Osceola Heritage Park as The Big Bounce America makes a welcome return with the world’s biggest bounce house from February 23 - 25, 2024. The Big Bounce America is described as the biggest, craziest touring inflatable event in the entire world! An action-packed day out suitable for all ages and featuring some of the most unique and exciting custom-built inflatable attractions ever made. So what can you expect? A visit to The Big Bounce America includes Live DJs playing the hottest tracks, climbing towers, basketball hoops, slides, ball pits, confetti blasts, bubbles (lots of bubbles!), crazy dancing and even crazier competitions. “The Big Bounce America is the perfect event for kids and adults alike to get out of the house and enjoy an outdoor event like they’ve never experienced,” Noa Visnich, tour manager of The Big Bounce America commented. The massive 24,000 square-foot playground is for kids of all ages, and the great news is that for 2024, The Big Bounce America features a lineup of brand-new attractions including: The Giant Calling all aspiring Ninja Warriors! 3x longer than the average soccer field and featuring over 50 unique obstacles, welcome to America’s Biggest Inflatable Obstacle Course. Whether you want to race your friends, race your family, or just enjoy a leisurely bounce through some of the most colorful and fun inflatable landscapes you’ll ever have seen, The Giant has something for everyone. Have you got what it takes to defeat The Giant? OctoBlast OctoBlast is a brand new attraction unlike any other. Part bouncer, part foam party, enter a deep sea world filled with colorful ocean characters, a pufferfish party stage, and playful foam cannons. You’ll meet deep-sea critters and dance around our giant Octopus’s tentacles in front of the huge pufferfish stage. AirSPACE An out of this world attraction filled with friendly aliens, spaceships, giant planets and moon crater ball pits! The perfect space for explorers, problem solvers, and those who like to take it a little bit easier. Are you ready to bounce around and get lost in airSPACE? Sport Slam Sport Slam brings a whole new dimension to an already action-packed day out. A customized sports arena filled with balls of every size and type you could imagine for dodgeball, basketball, soccer and many other bouncy challenges! There’s also special zones for climbing and a ‘battle zone’ where you can compete against your family and friends. Get your game on with Sport Slam! Only those planning on bouncing on any of the inflatables, require a ticket. This includes parents who are accompanying children. Parents accompanying a child should simply purchase their own individual ticket to the same session/time slot that their kid is attending. All children aged 3 and under can enter any kids session but must be accompanied by a paying parent/carer with their own ticket. Children 4 & above can enter the Juniors or Bigger Kids sessions with or without a parent. Access All Area tickets offer the best value and are a three hour pass which includes a timed slot on The World’s Biggest Bounce House, PLUS unlimited access to The Giant, Sport Slam & airSPACE. Tickets are cheapest when purchased in advance from this website and will cost more if purchased on the event day from the box office. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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 carnival is back in town, from February 1 through until February 11, Dreamland Amusements are back with midway fun for the whole family to enjoy at Oviedo Mall. Dreamland Amusements have swung back into Oviedo with midway fun for the whole family to enjoy including rides and games with deep-fried treats, sweets and other carnival eats beginning February 1 through February 11, with he carnival set up in the Oviedo Mall parking lot. For all you thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies, the Winter Carnival includes lots of spectacular rides! Whether you’re taking a ride upside down and backwards on the one-of-a-kind Delusion or spinning into outer space on Alien Invasion, Dreamland Amusements has got it all! Plus new for this year is The Wheel and Music Express, For carnival goers of all ages, this years carnival provide endless fun! From the classic Sizzler decked out in LED lights, to the high flying Mulligan swings, there is something for everybody! The youngest (and smallest) carnival goers will enjoy Kiddie Land, its the perfect place to experience all the carnival fun! From the classic Mangel Fire Engine, and Pony Cart rides to the colorful spinning teacups, there are so many fun rides your little ones can enjoy. Plus what's a carnival without classic carnival food! Stop by multiple vendors to satisfy your cravings, with everything from warm funnel cakes, to freshly made corn dogs! This years Winter Carnival will include the UCF Carnival Knight Out on Friday, February 2, with an all you can ride wristband coming only $20 for UCF Students Students should purchase online through their portal using their UCF email and pickup their voucher at the UCF table by the carnival to be redeemed at the ticket box. Wristbands promotion will also be available at the event. Student ID must be shown to purchase. Plus on Sunday, February 4, the Oviedo Chamber of Commerce is running a special offer with wristbands only $20 for everyone! Wristbands will be available at time of purchase. Then on Wednesday, February 7 enjoy Dollar Day with all rides only $1 with 10 ride minimum purchase! ON-SALE WRISTBAND PRICING $35 Unlimited Ride Wristbands RIDE TICKET PRICING Single ticket $1.50, 20 tickets $30, 50 tickets (includes 1 free ride) $60 Ride Tickets for sale on site daily and online. CLICK HERE for coupon savings on rides and food, and to buy your ride tickets in advance. Admission and parking are free. Please note that parent/guardian supervision is required for ages 17 and younger. Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival Hours of Operation Thursday 2/1 - 5:00pm-10:00pm Friday 2/2- 5:00pm-11:00pm Saturday 2/3- 12:00pm-11:00pm Sunday 2/4- 12:00pm-10:00pm Monday 2/5- 5:00pm-10:00pm Tuesday 2/6- 5:00pm-10:00pm Wednesday 2/7- 5:00pm-10:00pm Thursday 2/8- 5:00pm-10:00pm Friday 2/9- 5:00pm-11:00pm Saturday 2/10- 12:00pm-11:00pm Sunday 2/11- 12:00pm-8:00pm To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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.

Pickleball is getting more and more popular in Central Florida, and the Orlando Solar Bears are teaming up with Orlando Squeeze to promote the sport here in Orlando. Pickleball appears to be gaining a huge following throughout Central Florida with new clubs popping up throughout the area including soon to open new clubs, The Pickleball Club at 1427 N. Semoran Blvd, Orlando and Crush Yard Pickleball Club & Restaurant which will open at 7840 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. Even the ECHL's Orlando Solar bears are getting in on the fun, teaming up with Major League Pickleball Champions, the Orlando Squeeze to host Pickleball Night on March 1 at downtown's Kia Center. Watch the Orlando Solar Bears take on the division rival, Jacksonville Icemen at 8 pm including access to a pregame event with the Orlando Squeeze players! Fans who purchase a ticket through the link below will receive an exclusive co-branded Orlando Solar Bears x Orlando Squeeze Pickleball Paddle while supplies last! Buy Your Pickleball Night Package Here for only $40, including a ticket to the Solar Bears game against the Jacksonville Icemen, the pregame event with the Orlando Squeeze, and a free pickle ball paddle. About Orlando Squeeze: Homegrown, fresh squeezed and ready to serve. The Orlando Squeeze is Orlando’s Major League Pickleball team who recently won Major League Pickleball’s Atlanta Championship and is celebrating its 1 year anniversary of joining the league. About Major League Pickleball: Major League Pickleball (MLP) is the premier team league and the standard-bearer for the fastest-growing sport in the United States. MLP is committed to perpetuating the sport's larger role in society and permeating every facet of pickleball’s business, marketing, and community development relations. With iconic team owners, a co-ed team format, an innovative draft, easy-to-understand scoring, groundbreaking broadcast quality, and the highest prize money events in pro pickleball, MLP’s goal is to elevate and grow the sport in everything it does. About the Orlando Solar Bears: The Orlando Solar Bears are the proud affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and members of the ECHL, the premier “AA” hockey league in North America. In 11 seasons of operation, the team has qualified for the Kelly Cup Playoffs five times. The Solar Bears are owned and operated by the Orlando Magic and the DeVos Family, and play at the AdventHealth Rink at Kia Center, the 2012 Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal Sports Facility of the Year. To keep up to date with the very latest happenings in Orlando, sign up to the Gotta Go Orlando Newsletter, and follow us on our social accounts to find the best events: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Discover the best of Orlando with our daily updated news, featuring the Best Things To Do: Entertainment News, Live Music & Concerts News, Events & Festival News, Theater & The Visual Arts News, Bar, Club & Nightlife News, and Food & Drink News. For the latest events in Orlando, check out our events guides: Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Month, Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend, and FREE Events & Things To Do In Orlando This Weekend. For the very latest Orlando Theme Park News click here, and for the latest Attractions News click here. Plus, check out our daily updated guides to Central Florida'sTheme Parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, LEGOLAND Florida, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. 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.