April events in Orlando

April 15, 2016

Sports:

Orlando City Soccer vs. New England Revolution

When: Sunday, April 17

Where: Orlando Citrus Bowl

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orlando city seal

 

For the family:

 

Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

What: The cutest event of the season deserves to be appreciated! The topiaries are so beautiful and there are several of them all over the park!

When: Until May 30, 2016.

Where: Disney’s Epcot

Character Luminaire at Epcot Flower Garden

Viva La Musica 

What: The festival comes to life around the dance floor to the beat of live bands and DJ’s and hot Latin hits.

When: Saturdays, April 16 and 23. May 7 and 14, 2016.

Where: SeaWorld Orlando

Included with park admission.

whale jumping in pool at sea world

Mardi Gras

What: Enjoy the last night of the Universal’s Mardi Gras concert this weekend at Universal. Yandel is the main attraction, but you also get to collect beads during the parade and eat amazing food while at it!

When: Until April 16, 2016

Where: Universal Orlando

Included with park admission.

mardi-gras mask

2016 Florida Film Festival

What: Now in its 25th year, the Florida Film Festival is an Oscar®-qualifying festival, premiering the best in current, independent, and international cinema. Through ten days of 170 films and first-class events, film lovers mingle with filmmakers and celebrities over hand-crafted cocktails and a delicious menu at Eden Bar and inside the theater.

When: April 15, 2016

Where: Enzian at 1300 South Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751

 

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Adults only:

Taste of Winter garden

What: Taste of Winter Park showcases more than 40 of Central Florida’s top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners for a fun evening at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market. All-inclusive tickets feature unlimited samples of signature dishes, refreshing beverages and decadent desserts.

Top off the evening with live entertainment from saxophonist Johnny Mag Sax, a silent auction, raffle drawing and more!

When: Wednesday, April 20 5 pm to 8 pm

Where: Winter Park Farmers’ Market, 200 E. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789

Buy tickets here. (must be 21 to attend)

$40 – Winter Park Chamber of Commerce members (in advance)
$45 – Non-members & Everyone at the Door
$50 – Early Bird Special (1 event ticket/ 2 raffle tickets – available thru March 31)
$350 – Ten tickets