What’s Happening Across Central Florida
From Orlando festivals and Winter Park art shows to Lake Mary concerts and family-friendly Saturdays in Clermont, there’s always something happening across Central Florida. Browse our calendar below to find your next favorite outing — and if you want deeper stories on the music, arts, and entertainment scene, visit our sister site EventsCFL.com.
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November
23sepAll Day08novDracula: A Comedy of Terrors
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Get ready for FANGtastic fun in this hilarious comic vampire spoof! Packed with witty wordplay, pop culture references, and a nod to Mel Brooks and Monty Python, five
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Get ready for FANGtastic fun in this hilarious comic vampire spoof! Packed with witty wordplay, pop culture references, and a nod to Mel Brooks and Monty Python, five actors sink their teeth into dozens of characters in this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud version of Dracula. It’s a 90-minute, gender-bending, quick-changing, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic, perfect for audiences of all blood types!
Dates: Wed, September 23, 2026, Thu, September 24, 2026, Fri, September 25, 2026, Sat, September 26, 2026, Sun, September 27, 2026, Tue, September 29, 2026, Wed, September 30, 2026, Thu, October 1, 2026, Fri, October 2, 2026, Sat, October 3, 2026, Sun, October 4, 2026, Tue, October 6, 2026, Wed, October 7, 2026, Thu, October 8, 2026, Fri, October 9, 2026, Sat, October 10, 2026, Sun, October 11, 2026, Tue, October 13, 2026, Wed, October 14, 2026, Thu, October 15, 2026, Fri, October 16, 2026, Sat, October 17, 2026, Sun, October 18, 2026, Tue, October 20, 2026, Wed, October 21, 2026, Thu, October 22, 2026, Fri, October 23, 2026, Sat, October 24, 2026, Sun, October 25, 2026, Tue, October 27, 2026, Wed, October 28, 2026, Thu, October 29, 2026, Fri, October 30, 2026, Sat, October 31, 2026, Sun, November 1, 2026, Tue, November 3, 2026, Wed, November 4, 2026, Thu, November 5, 2026, Fri, November 6, 2026, Sat, November 7, 2026, Sun, November 8, 2026
For information visit HERE.
Time
Location
Orlando Shakes
812 E Rollins St.
16octAll Day28jan"Color, Form, and Space" Dorothy M. Gillespie
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Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation, in collaboration with the
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Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation, in collaboration with the Public Art Review Board, present “Color, Form, and Space,” the works of Dorothy M. Gillespie, in the Chambers Gallery at the Orange County Administration Center. An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026. The exhibit will be on display through January 28, 2027. The Administration Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Dorothy Gillespie was an American painter and sculptor whose seven-decade career helped pave the way for women artists during the feminist art movement of the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for her vibrant, expressive sculptures and installations. Gillespie’s work spanned abstract expressionism, decorative abstraction, public art, and site-specific installation. She passed away in 2012 at the age of 92.
WHEN:
Opening reception on October 16, 2026
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Program begins at 5:45 p.m.
Display continues through January 28, 2027
WHERE:
The Chambers Art Gallery
Orange County Administration Center
201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
HOW:
Admission to the reception is free; advance registration is requested.
For information visit HERE.
Time
Location
Orange County Administration Center
201. S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
06nov7:00 pm10:00 pmCasino Night with Central Florida Women's League
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Try your luck at Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps! CFWL is hosting a Casino Night at Windermere Town Hall on Friday, November 6th from 7:00
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Try your luck at Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps! CFWL is hosting a Casino Night at Windermere Town Hall on Friday, November 6th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. A ticket includes a starter pack of gaming chips, tapas, unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks. At the end of the evening, cash in your chips for same-day giveaway tickets to win prizes.
Game table advertising is also available through different sponsorship options. The number of ads you purchase will scroll in a sequence multiple times at each of the 8 gaming tables throughout the evening.
Optional: Feel free to dress in your favorite Vegas or gaming-inspired attire. Think Rat Pack, Elvis, Gambler, Tacky Vegas Tourist, and more. There will be a prize awarded for the best costume at the end of the evening.
The deadline for ticket sales is Friday, October 30th at 5:00 pm. Only 125 tickets will be sold. Attendees must be at least 21 years old.
For more information, visit HERE.
Ticket Sales close at 5 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Time
Location
Windermere Town Hall
520 Main Street
07nov6:00 am8:50 amAdventHealth Lady Track Shack 5k
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Since 1978, the AdventHealth Lady Track Shack 5K has brought together thousands of mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and supporters to celebrate women’s health and
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Since 1978, the AdventHealth Lady Track Shack 5K has brought together thousands of mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and supporters to celebrate women’s health and make a difference in the lives of local breast cancer patients.
Event Highlights
Finisher Medal
Women’s Fit Shirt
Live Plant
Gear Check
B-Tag Timed
FREE Kids’ Run
Silent Auction
Event Schedule
Saturday, November 7
6:00 AM: Bib Pickup Open
7:30 AM: 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles)
8:30 AM: Awards Presentation
8:45 AM: Top Fundraisers
8:50 AM: Kids’ Run
For more information, visit HERE.
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Location
Downtown Winter Park
Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32792
07nov(nov 7)10:00 am08(nov 8)5:00 pm55th Annual Fall Fiesta in the Park
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Join us as we celebrate 55 years as one of Central Florida’s longest-running traditions with Fall Fiesta in the Park, presented by the City of Orlando and Cox
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Join us as we celebrate 55 years as one of Central Florida’s longest-running traditions with Fall Fiesta in the Park, presented by the City of Orlando and Cox Media Group!
Bring the family and take in the beauty of the season at the heart of downtown Orlando as you stroll around Lake Eola while browsing hundreds of unique artist, crafter, and food booths, plus family-friendly fun and live entertainment all weekend long!
For more information, visit HERE.
Time
Location
Lake Eola Park
425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
12nov6:00 pm9:00 pmChaos at the Can: Storytellers Pro Wrestling LIVE at Crooked Can Brewing
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Presented by: Storytellers Pro Wrestling Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Venue: Crooked Can Brewing Company, 1600 Crooked Can Loop, Minneola, FL 34715
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Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Crooked Can Brewing Company, 1600 Crooked Can Loop, Minneola, FL 34715
Tickets: $25-$40 on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chaos-at-the-can-tickets-2001208947834
Ages: All ages. Parking: Free.Storytellers Pro Wrestling brings live pro wrestling to Crooked Can Brewing in Minneola! Chaos at the Can features 8 matches, capped by a historic main event where the first-ever Storytellers Champion is crowned. All ages welcome, free parking, and the show wraps by 9 PM – a perfect family night out.
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Location
Crooked Can Brewery Minneola
1600 Crooked Can Loop
20novAll Day03janZoo Lights: Magic in the Wild
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Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society welcomes back its signature holiday event with the most notable transformation in its history. Now in its eighth year, our holiday lights & festivities
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Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society welcomes back its signature holiday event with the most notable transformation in its history. Now in its eighth year, our holiday lights & festivities reimagines the beloved tradition as a single, unified story. Zoo Lights: Magic in the Wild brings together everything guests love about the season. From Santa and twinkling lights to cocoa-and-cookies cheer and a polar projection experience, holiday magic meets the magic of the wild.
Running November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027, on select nights, the event leads guests from one
immersive section to the next, each featuring its own mood and sense of discovery. Tickets for
members go on sale September 15, 2026, and general sales will start October 1, 2026.
For more information, visit HERE.
Time
Location
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
1301 Summit Blvd.
20novAll Day03jan2026 Dazzling Nights Orlando
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Orlando’s 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens will transform once again into a stunning, winter wonderland during “Dazzling Nights” – a holiday adventure that gives guests of every age the
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Orlando’s 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens will transform once again into a stunning, winter wonderland during “Dazzling Nights” – a holiday adventure that gives guests of every age the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable, mile-long, interactive holiday experience and make memories that last a lifetime! More than a light show, Dazzling Nights features world-class live music, immersive worlds, interactive experiences, unique play areas and fantastic food and beverage. Dazzling Nights continues to wow, and 2026 brings more holiday magic to Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando from November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027, including new immersive environments, large-scale light installations and more live entertainment throughout the journey, including a brand-new, high-energy dance show.
LOCATION: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
DATES: November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Timed entry will take place from 5:30pm-9:15pm.
TICKETS: Tickets start at $35 for adults and $33 for kids 4-12 (prices listed include fees, plus tax). Children 3 and under enter free. Tickets are purchased in advance for a specific time and date. Get the best available tickets by purchasing early at www.dazzlingorlando.com.
PARKING: All on-site parking this year is valet ($49). Guests can also ride the complimentary Sparkling Express Shuttle to and from Dazzling Nights and the off-site parking lot – complete with a brilliant light show set to music.
LEARN MORE: www.dazzlingorlando.com
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Location
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave
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Celebrate the holiday season at Oranges & Ornaments: A Festival of Trees and Wreaths on November 20! Explore beautifully decorated, uniquely themed trees
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Celebrate the holiday season at Oranges & Ornaments: A Festival of Trees and Wreaths on November 20! Explore beautifully decorated, uniquely themed trees and wreaths while enjoying seasonal entertainment, a raffle, and more! All proceeds directly support the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation’s work to preserve and share the history, culture, and archives of West Orange County.
Time
Location
Downtown Winter Garden
426 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
26nov10:59 am10:59 amSeniors First 37th Annual Turkey Trot
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Title: Seniors First 37th Annual Turkey Trot Location: Lake Eola Park, 227 N. Eola Dr. Orlando, FL 32801 Date/Time: Thursday November 26 at 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. Organization: Seniors First Event Schedule:
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Title: Seniors First 37th Annual Turkey Trot
Location: Lake Eola Park, 227 N. Eola Dr. Orlando, FL 32801
Date/Time: Thursday November 26 at 7 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Organization: Seniors First
Event Schedule:
- 7:00 AM: Costume judging begins by Track Shack registration tent
- 7:45 AM: Turkey Call judging begins by start/finish line
- 8:00 AM: 5K (3.1 miles)
- 9:15 AM: FREE Tot Trot
- $40 July 27 – October 31
- $45 November 1-21
- $50 Race week
- 17 & under and 65 & over $10 OFF
Seniors First is celebrating 60 years of service with a 37-year Thanksgiving tradition. Join more than 5,000 runners, joggers and walkers at the beautiful Lake Eola bright and early Thanksgiving morning and burn some calories before you feast! Many dressed in full costumes or Thanksgiving themed hats, hit the course for a morning of fun in this annual “Race to End Senior Hunger”, which raises money for Meals on Wheels and other programs that support seniors in our community.
Share your pics! #TurkeyTrotOrlando
Highlights of the Event:
- Finisher Medal
- Cozy Cotton Tee
- Best Costume Contest
- Best Turkey Call
- Oldest Participant Award
- FREE Tot Trot
Time
Location
Lake Eola Park
425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
December
16octAll Day28jan"Color, Form, and Space" Dorothy M. Gillespie
Event Details
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation, in collaboration with the
Event Details
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation, in collaboration with the Public Art Review Board, present “Color, Form, and Space,” the works of Dorothy M. Gillespie, in the Chambers Gallery at the Orange County Administration Center. An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026. The exhibit will be on display through January 28, 2027. The Administration Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Dorothy Gillespie was an American painter and sculptor whose seven-decade career helped pave the way for women artists during the feminist art movement of the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for her vibrant, expressive sculptures and installations. Gillespie’s work spanned abstract expressionism, decorative abstraction, public art, and site-specific installation. She passed away in 2012 at the age of 92.
WHEN:
Opening reception on October 16, 2026
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Program begins at 5:45 p.m.
Display continues through January 28, 2027
WHERE:
The Chambers Art Gallery
Orange County Administration Center
201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
HOW:
Admission to the reception is free; advance registration is requested.
For information visit HERE.
Time
Location
Orange County Administration Center
201. S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
20novAll Day03janZoo Lights: Magic in the Wild
Event Details
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society welcomes back its signature holiday event with the most notable transformation in its history. Now in its eighth year, our holiday lights & festivities
Event Details
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society welcomes back its signature holiday event with the most notable transformation in its history. Now in its eighth year, our holiday lights & festivities reimagines the beloved tradition as a single, unified story. Zoo Lights: Magic in the Wild brings together everything guests love about the season. From Santa and twinkling lights to cocoa-and-cookies cheer and a polar projection experience, holiday magic meets the magic of the wild.
Running November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027, on select nights, the event leads guests from one
immersive section to the next, each featuring its own mood and sense of discovery. Tickets for
members go on sale September 15, 2026, and general sales will start October 1, 2026.
For more information, visit HERE.
Time
Location
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
1301 Summit Blvd.
20novAll Day03jan2026 Dazzling Nights Orlando
Event Details
Orlando’s 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens will transform once again into a stunning, winter wonderland during “Dazzling Nights” – a holiday adventure that gives guests of every age the
Event Details
Orlando’s 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens will transform once again into a stunning, winter wonderland during “Dazzling Nights” – a holiday adventure that gives guests of every age the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable, mile-long, interactive holiday experience and make memories that last a lifetime! More than a light show, Dazzling Nights features world-class live music, immersive worlds, interactive experiences, unique play areas and fantastic food and beverage. Dazzling Nights continues to wow, and 2026 brings more holiday magic to Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando from November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027, including new immersive environments, large-scale light installations and more live entertainment throughout the journey, including a brand-new, high-energy dance show.
LOCATION: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
DATES: November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Timed entry will take place from 5:30pm-9:15pm.
TICKETS: Tickets start at $35 for adults and $33 for kids 4-12 (prices listed include fees, plus tax). Children 3 and under enter free. Tickets are purchased in advance for a specific time and date. Get the best available tickets by purchasing early at www.dazzlingorlando.com.
PARKING: All on-site parking this year is valet ($49). Guests can also ride the complimentary Sparkling Express Shuttle to and from Dazzling Nights and the off-site parking lot – complete with a brilliant light show set to music.
LEARN MORE: www.dazzlingorlando.com
Time
Location
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave
05dec6:00 pm10:00 pmBubbles & Blackjack
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Company: Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Central Florida Location: Dr. Phillips House ( 135 N Lucerne Cir E, Orlando, FL 32801 ) Date: Saturday, December 5th, 2026 or 12/05/26 Times: 6:00 PM –
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Location
Dr. Phillips House
135 N Lucerne Cir E
January
16octAll Day28jan"Color, Form, and Space" Dorothy M. Gillespie
Event Details
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation, in collaboration with the
Event Details
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs and the Dorothy M. Gillespie Foundation, in collaboration with the Public Art Review Board, present “Color, Form, and Space,” the works of Dorothy M. Gillespie, in the Chambers Gallery at the Orange County Administration Center. An opening reception will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026. The exhibit will be on display through January 28, 2027. The Administration Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., excluding holidays.
Dorothy Gillespie was an American painter and sculptor whose seven-decade career helped pave the way for women artists during the feminist art movement of the 1960s and 1970s. She was known for her vibrant, expressive sculptures and installations. Gillespie’s work spanned abstract expressionism, decorative abstraction, public art, and site-specific installation. She passed away in 2012 at the age of 92.
WHEN:
Opening reception on October 16, 2026
Doors open at 5 p.m.
Program begins at 5:45 p.m.
Display continues through January 28, 2027
WHERE:
The Chambers Art Gallery
Orange County Administration Center
201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
HOW:
Admission to the reception is free; advance registration is requested.
For information visit HERE.
Time
Location
Orange County Administration Center
201. S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
20novAll Day03janZoo Lights: Magic in the Wild
Event Details
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society welcomes back its signature holiday event with the most notable transformation in its history. Now in its eighth year, our holiday lights & festivities
Event Details
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society welcomes back its signature holiday event with the most notable transformation in its history. Now in its eighth year, our holiday lights & festivities reimagines the beloved tradition as a single, unified story. Zoo Lights: Magic in the Wild brings together everything guests love about the season. From Santa and twinkling lights to cocoa-and-cookies cheer and a polar projection experience, holiday magic meets the magic of the wild.
Running November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027, on select nights, the event leads guests from one
immersive section to the next, each featuring its own mood and sense of discovery. Tickets for
members go on sale September 15, 2026, and general sales will start October 1, 2026.
For more information, visit HERE.
Time
Location
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society
1301 Summit Blvd.
20novAll Day03jan2026 Dazzling Nights Orlando
Event Details
Orlando’s 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens will transform once again into a stunning, winter wonderland during “Dazzling Nights” – a holiday adventure that gives guests of every age the
Event Details
Orlando’s 50-acre Harry P. Leu Gardens will transform once again into a stunning, winter wonderland during “Dazzling Nights” – a holiday adventure that gives guests of every age the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable, mile-long, interactive holiday experience and make memories that last a lifetime! More than a light show, Dazzling Nights features world-class live music, immersive worlds, interactive experiences, unique play areas and fantastic food and beverage. Dazzling Nights continues to wow, and 2026 brings more holiday magic to Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando from November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027, including new immersive environments, large-scale light installations and more live entertainment throughout the journey, including a brand-new, high-energy dance show.
LOCATION: Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803
DATES: November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Timed entry will take place from 5:30pm-9:15pm.
TICKETS: Tickets start at $35 for adults and $33 for kids 4-12 (prices listed include fees, plus tax). Children 3 and under enter free. Tickets are purchased in advance for a specific time and date. Get the best available tickets by purchasing early at www.dazzlingorlando.com.
PARKING: All on-site parking this year is valet ($49). Guests can also ride the complimentary Sparkling Express Shuttle to and from Dazzling Nights and the off-site parking lot – complete with a brilliant light show set to music.
LEARN MORE: www.dazzlingorlando.com
Time
Location
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave
March
08mar2:00 pm5:00 pmSip & Stroll
Event Details
These events will take place in St. Cloud, so the Public is welcome to come out and support our Big Cats! WHO: Central Florida Animal Reserve (CFAR)
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These events will take place in St. Cloud, so the Public is welcome to come out and support our Big Cats!
WHO: Central Florida Animal Reserve (CFAR) will kick off its Spring Events Series that includes “Sip & Stroll” in March and “Big Cat Derby Day” in May 2026.
WHAT:
Sip & Stroll (March 8, 2026)– Imagine a Spring afternoon filled with fine wine and fierce beauty, where every sip supports a cause as powerful as the creatures it protects. John Siudut of Vintage Vino will be on-site to guide guests through a wine tasting and artisanal cheese journey, which includes a charcuterie table and bite-sized refreshments. Guests will have the opportunity to take a self-guided tour among the big cats just footsteps away and participate in the excitement of a silent auction. This will take place on Sunday, March 8th, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. General Admission is $65 per person (Members-$55 per person), and you must purchase tickets in advance on the website at http://sip.cflar.org or cflar.org/upcoming-event
WHERE: Central Florida Animal Reserve, 500 Broussard Road, St. Cloud, FL 34773
COST: $65 per person (Members $55), includes self-guided tour of CFAR and one complimentary cocktail and a silent auction – “Sip & Stroll” (March 8, 2026)
For more information, log on to reserve your tickets and learn about sponsorships TODAY – cflar.org/upcoming-events/
Time
Location
Central Florida Animal Reserve
500 Broussard Road
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