Great Events Happening in Orlando This August 2016

Great Events Happening in Orlando This August 2016

 

With August just around the corner, you might be interested to know what's happening in Orlando FL. With all the thrilling activities lined up for the month, you would certainly find something that will make you look forward to fun times with family and friends this August. Here are some of the events you may want to keep an eye on.

FOOD

Kids Eat Free Tuesdays at IKEA Restaurant

One of the great things to do in Orlando today is to visit IKEA Restaurant, which has been given many good reviews for quality food at a low cost. This month, children 12 years old and below get to enjoy IKEA’s delicious food for free. You can get up to 2 free children’s meals with every purchase of one adult entrée. This is going to be a weekly treat every Tuesday until August 31. You may drop by IKEA Restaurant at 9:30AM to 8:30PM from Monday to Saturday, and 9:30AM to 7:30PM on Sundays to inquire or avail of this promo.

Friday Lobster Feast at The Oceanaire Seafood Room

The food, crew, and service of The Oceanaire Seafood Room have been given many excellent reviews by happy customers.  For each Friday until August 21, you can enjoy the finest two pound live Maine lobsters for only $35 on Friday Lobster Feast. This is definitely a treat you should not miss, especially if you are a lobster fan.  Head over to Oceanaire Seafood Room from 5:00PM to 10:00PM on Monday to Thursday, 5:00PM to 11:00PM on Friday to Saturday, 5:00PM to 10:00PM on Sundays.

Sensational Salads - Afternoon

If you like to indulge in a good and guilt-free meal, this event is indeed a sensational one for you. On August 11 from 2:30PM to 4:30PM, there will be a salad discussion at the UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County where you get to learn how to add variety in your salads and how to get even more nutrition from them. After the discussion, you will prepare and sample salads with different grains, oils, and vegetables. You may visit this event's website for more details about the discussion and ticket price.

FAMILY

Summer Nights at Seaworld

Seaworld will continue to feature Summer of Mako until August 7. This event encourages you and other families to take action in protecting the ocean. You can enjoy the shark touch pool, interactive games, animal experiences, a block party, and other exclusive summer offers. Mako, the tallest, fastest and longest rollercoaster in Orlando, also awaits guests looking for a thrill. Summer of Mako has something for everyone, so make sure to mark your calendars and get ready to be amazed.

Family Fun Night at The South Creek Library

The South Creek Library will be hosting Family Fun Night on August 3 and August 17 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM. This event is a perfect time to bond and socialize over a good board game. Children and adults of all ages are invited to participate.

Throwback Thursdays at Happy Days Arcade

Happy Days Arcade gives you Throwback Thursdays where you can enjoy playing your favorite arcade games while enjoying hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. As part of this event, tokens purchased for $20 will be doubled and will include a raffle ticket for a chance to win up to 20,000 points. Admission to Old Town is free, so come to the Happy Days Arcade on July 21, and 28 from 7:00PM to 11:00PM.

ENTERTAINMENT

Making Waves with Water Conservation at Osceola County

For the entire month of August, the Osceola County Historical Society will be holding an exhibit to highlight the importance in protecting and restoring the waters of Florida. Drop by the Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum any time from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

Little Darlin's Street Party & Cruise-In at Old Town

Relive the fun and dancing of the 50’s and the 60’s in Old Town on August 3. Join the Wednesday Night tradition called “The Stroll,” a popular line dance from a famous 50’s show called the American Bandstand. This will be the last day to catch Little Darlin's Street Party & Cruise-In, so join the party in Old Town at 6:00PM.

All-American Muscle Car Cruise at Old Town

Your favorite muscle cars will be on display at Old Town on August 5 at 8:30pm. The All-American Muscle Car Cruise will feature show-quality, American-made Muscle Cars from the 1960’s, as well as the American classics from the 1980s and older. This will be the display’s last Friday, so be sure to catch it.

MUSIC

Sanford Jazz Ensemble

Catch the performance of the Sanford Jazz Ensemble, a volunteer community orchestra dedicated to preserve the Big Band Jazz Tradition. Enjoy music from the classic swing era to today’s contemporary jazz styles on August 7 at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center.

OUTCRY Summer 2016 Tour

The tour features a unique combination of artists and worship leaders performing together on one stage. See performances from Hillsong Worship, Kari Jobe, Rend Collective, Housefires, Urban Rescue, and Chad Veach at the CFE Arena on August 13 at 6:00PM.

The Goo Goo Dolls, Collective Soul, and Tribe Society

The Goo Goo Dolls and Collective Soul are making their way to Hard Rock Live for their summer tour along with Tribe Society as their opening act. Do not miss the chance to see two of the most popular bands of the 90s. Tickets are available from multiple vendors.

PERFORMING ARTS

Cirque Du Soleil La Nouba Orlando

Cirque Du Soleil La Nouba comes to Walt Disney World Resort for the entire month of August for a performance which, as The New York Daily News says, is “an eye-popping wonder from start to finish”. Their daring acrobatics, dazzling choreography, vibrant music, and whimsical characters are a must-see.

Fun Home

The cast and creative team from the Tony Award-winning show "Fun Home" will perform together for a one-night benefit concert on July 24 at the Walt Disney Theater to raise money to help the survivors of the gay nightclub shooting in Orlando.

Start planning ahead and make the most of the coming month by checking out these Orlando events today. Attending these activities will surely be another wonderful memory in the making to add to your great summer adventure.

Know more about Orlando events relating to food, family, entertainment, music, and even the performing arts.  Visit www.Explore407.com for more news and updates on events in Orlando.

If you would like your business featured or to gain community exposure, or if you have an event to submit, email me at info@explore407.com. For additional information, contact Torey Eisenman at (407) 230-6836.

 

Must-Do in Orlando: Airboat Ride

Must-Do in Orlando: Airboat Ride

 

If you are tired of seeing the same stuff at the Orlando theme parks and amusement parks and you are thinking of what other things to do in Orlando today, now is the time to make that reservation to a thrilling and educational airboat ride.  Your family and friends will surely appreciate this superb experience as they see live alligators and other wildlife on these airboat tours.  It is really an experience worth your time and your money.

Going on an airboat ride is a great way to know about what's happening in Orlando FL – the wild side of this beautiful place before buildings were built and nature was the center of attraction.  Below is a list of the few places where you can go on different kinds of airboat tours where you and your family are assured of an educational, entertaining, and unforgettable experience.

Black Hammock Adventures

Address:  2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo, FL 32756

Phone Number:  (407) 365-1244

Reservations:  Not required from 9:00 A.M. to 5 P.M.; Tour starts every 30 minutes

Black Hammock Adventures allows you to explore Lake Jesup on an airboat.  Lake Jesup is a hundred-year-old Orlando Lake that is home to the largest cluster of powerful reptiles – alligators.  You can also encounter other animals in the tour such as bobcats, birds, and boars.

Black Hammock operates four airboats that are U.S. Coast Guard approved.  These airboats accommodate 12, 15, 18, and 21 passengers respectively.  A smaller airboat good for 6 people is also available.  The adult rate for a 30-minute ride is $26.95 and $21.95 for children 10 years old and below.  These rates are tax-exclusive.  Black Hammock accepts reservations for a tour bus and for large groups.  After an enjoyable ride, you can go straight to The Black Hammock restaurant and receive 10% discount upon showing your ticket.  There is also a free Live Gator exhibit that’s open to everyone.

Black Hammock Airboat Rides has received numerous awards and recognitions in the recent past.  It got a certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor in 2012.  In 2013, it got the same award from TripAdvisor and was named the Best Local Attraction by Seminole Voice Ovations.  The Black Hammock Restaurant also got a TripAdvisor certificate of excellence in 2013, while the Lazy Gator Bar was named the Best Night Life and was one of the finalists in the Best Music at a Business category of Seminole Voice Ovations.

Black Hammock was also featured on TV on Fox 35 and was showcased on write ups from The National Geographic and The Examiner to name a few.  Visit their website www.blackhammockairboatrides.com and learn more about their rates and tours.

Kissimmee Swamp Tours

Address:  4500 Joe Overstreet Rd, Kenansville, FL 34739

Phone Number:  (407) 436-1059

Reservations:  Not required, but recommended

If you are interested to “ride” along history lane and see “true” Florida, the one untouched by urbanization, Kissimmee Swamp Tours invites you to experience an airboat ride like no other.  They may be located farther from all the theme parks compared to the other airboat rides offered in Orlando, but they take pride in the “real” Florida experience that they provide their visitors with.  No houses.  No theme parks.  No traffic.  There are you, your captain, and 36,000 acres of Lake Kissimmee, the third largest lake in Central Florida comprised of swamp, wetlands, and wildlife all around you.  You will also see a lot of birds like the American Bald Eagle, Snail Kites, and Whooping Cranes.  There are hundreds of species of birds including endangered ones since your adventure is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail.

Unlike other airboat rides, Kissimmee Swamp Tours provides 6-passenger airboats.  They also provide special radio headsets during the tour that allow you to hear the airboat captain loud and clear.  You can also speak with him for any questions and clarifications.  These headsets allow two-way communication while on the tour since the noise prevents any communication at all.  An hour of airboat ride costs $49 for adults and $35 for kids, while the 90-minute ride is priced $64 and $44 respectively.  Children under 3 years old are free of charge.

Kissimmee Swamp Tours presently offer promos and discounts.  They are giving a $4 discount per head if you mention their website.  If you are a Florida resident, you also get a special discount upon reservation.  Just present your Florida driver’s license or State Identification Card and Kissimmee Swamp Tours will give a special rate for you.  This airboat tours company was given the Certificate of Excellence Award from TripAdvisor in 2015.  Learn more about this all-nature adventure on an airboat by visiting www.kissimmeeswamptours.com.

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides

Address:  2001 E. Southport Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Phone Number:  (407) 344-9550; (407) 279-4099 (For group reservations and media calls)

According to their history, Boggy Creek Airboat Rides is the first of its kind when it opened in 1994.  It was not a popular tourist spot back then. The Longs, the family who started Boggy Creek, tried their best to talk with travel agents, journalists, and customers to spread the word about this new Florida experience.

The Longs’ years of hard work paid off.  At present they have eight airboats that can accommodate up to 17 passengers and four 6-passenger airboats.  They even opened a second location at 3702 Big Bass Road to accommodate the growing rate of guests and visitors.

Due to this great improvement, they offer several tours that you can choose from.  There are sunset tours, science tours, swamp tours, night expeditions, even a combo package wherein you can enjoy an airboat ride by day and a rodeo show at night.  Tours last from half an hour to 45 minutes depending on which package you availed.  For rates, directions, and other tours, visit their website at www.bcairboats.com.

Going on exciting airboat rides is surely a great way to celebrate family events, appreciate the flora and the fauna, and experience the untamed Florida.  Because of the wonderful experience that you will get from these airboat rides, Orlando is named not only the “Theme Park Capital of the World,” but also “The City Beautiful”.

 Aside from airboat rides, there are many other things you can do in Orlando, Florida.  Learn more about these exciting activities by visiting www.Explore407.com today.

If you would like your business featured or to gain community exposure, or if you have an event to submit, email me at info@explore407.com or call (407) 230-6836.