Welcome to Orange County Parks and Recreation's Special Events Page!
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Orange County Parks and Recreation has the following fun events and community meetings:
FREE Movies in the Park / Movies at the Trails
Bring your family and friends to the following locations for a FREE Movie in the Park! Bring lawn chairs and snacks, or purchase from food trucks, if available. No alcohol allowed in the park; no pets allowed in the viewing area. Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
This fun animated movie (rated PG, 89 mins.) starts at 6 p.m., shortly after dark.
FREE Fort Christmas Barnyard Banter Programs
All ages are welcome to join in the Barnyard Banter program at Fort Christmas Historical Park on Saturday, December 20, from 1-2 p.m.! The next free event is Christmas Post Office, a presentation about the roll of the post office in the community. Visit Fort Christmas Historical Park for more information. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call the park's staff: 407-254-9310.
Here's the monthly event schedule:
- January 24-25: 4-H Eastside Barnyard Bash Clinic/Practice Show
- February 21: Building a Log Cabin
- March 21: Archaeology
- April 18: Backyard Chickens
- May 16: Pioneer Folk Crafts
- June 20: Hunting, Trapping, Fishing
FREE Roller Skate Night at Barber Park, November 21
Get your skates ready to roll! Come to Barber Park’s Roller Skate Night on Friday, November 15, from 5:30-9 p.m. Bring your own skates and enjoy skate games, a DJ playing music and select food trucks to purchase from. Please note this event is outdoors on the hockey rink’s concrete floor. Visit Barber Park for more information. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net.
FREE Monthly Senior Fish-4-Fun Event at Renaissance Senior Center, November 20
Orange County Parks & Recreation and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission join together to bring you Senior Fish-4-Fun for ages 55 and older at Renaissance Senior Center. This is a once-a-month free catch-n-release fishing event! Fishing poles and bait provided while supplies last, or participants can bring their own fresh-water fishing gear. Questions? Call Renaissance Senior Center 407-254-9070 or email parks@ocfl.net.
Here's the monthly event schedule:
- Check back for 2026 dates!
Dance the Night Away With The Crew, November 22
Dance the night away as you enjoy the beautiful music of The Crew on the fourth Saturday of the month, from 6-9 p.m., at Renaissance Senior Center’s ballroom! The event is open to adults ages 18 and older, cost: $20 exact cash per person at the door. Come enjoy a cool atmosphere of dance, fun and live music provided by The Crew. Light refreshments will be available while supplies last. Questions? Call Renaissance Senior Center at 407-254-9070 or email parks@ocfl.net.
Here's the monthly event schedule: