Orlando Area Events Calendar: Check Out What's Happening This Weekend

Orlando FL

05 August, 2021

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ORLANDO, FL — Curious about what to do in the Orlando area this weekend? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from throughout Orlando. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Orlando: Dr. Rocky in Pienza, Italy | LIVE STREAM TOUR When: Thursday, August 5th at 1:00 p.m. What: Join Dr. Rocky for a LIVE STREAM TOUR DIRECT FROM PIENZA, ITALY. Known as the "Ideal Renaissance Town," the city was transformed in 1459 by Pope Pius II from a provincial town named Corsignano into an ideal model of Renaissance architectural principles. The town was then renam... Learn More Silver Pines Academy K-12 Learning Center Sneak Peek When: Thursday, August 5th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Orange County District What: Event listing from Orange County DistrictSchool Board Member Vicki-Elaine Felder invites you to come see the new Silver Pines Academy K-12 Learning Center at this Sneak Peek event. Learn More Meet the Teacher - Conway Middle School When: Thursday, August 5th at 5:45 p.m. Where: Conway Middle School What: Event listing from Conway Middle School: Thursday, August 5 from 5:45 PM to 8:00 PMPick up your child's schedule, and follow it to orient yourself to our campus and stop in to briefly meet each of your child's teachers. Supply lists and syllabus will be available for their classes... Learn More Central Area: Installation Post 5 - The American Legion, Department of Florida When: Thursday, August 5th at 6:00 p.m. Where: The American Legion, Department of Florida What: Event listing from The American Legion, Department of Florida5th – Thursday, Post 5 installation, 6 PM social hour, 7 PM meeting 3810 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa ** Learn More Village Park ES Sneak Peek - Orange County District When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Orange County District What: Event listing from Orange County DistrictPublic Sneak Peek for the new Village Park Elementary. Learn More MEET THE TEACHER - Olympia High School When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Olympia High School What: Event listing from Olympia High School: Friday, August 6 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Learn More Meet The Teacher - Lockhart Middle School When: Friday, August 6th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Lockhart Middle School What: Event listing from Lockhart Middle School: Friday, August 6 from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PMMeet The Teacher: CASE students: 12:30PM 6th grade: 1:00PM-2:15PM 7th & 8th grade: 2:45PM-3:45PM Learn More Return of the Pride - Lake Nona High School When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake Nona High School What: Event listing from Lake Nona High School: Friday, August 6 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM Return of the Pride has been revamped this year. Click here for details about Return of the Pride Flyer  Students from the middle school will continue to use their assigned school laptop, you wi... Learn More New Student Orientation (Spanish) - Lake Nona High School When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake Nona High School What: Event listing from Lake Nona High School: Friday, August 6 at 3:00 PM This is for NEW students to Lake Nona High, or any of our returning sophomores that have not been on campus. Following the New Student Orientation, we will open the building for 45 minutes for students to wa... Learn More 7th & 8th Graders Orientation Day - Liberty Middle School When: Friday, August 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Liberty Middle School What: Event listing from Liberty Middle School: Friday, August 6 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Enrollment Application Deadline - OCPS Virtual School When: Friday, August 6th at 4:23 p.m. Where: OCPS Virtual School What: Event listing from OCPS Virtual School: Friday, August 6 from 4:23 PM to 5:23 PMAll prospective student applications are due by Aug. 6, 2021 Learn More Meet the Teqcher - Dover Shores Elementary School When: Friday, August 6th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Dover Shores Elementary School What: Event listing from Dover Shores Elementary School: Friday, August 6 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Learn More Falcon Flight - Middle School - Audubon Park School When: Friday, August 6th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Audubon Park School What: Event listing from Audubon Park School: Friday, August 6 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More New Student Orientation (English) - Lake Nona High School When: Friday, August 6th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake Nona High School What: Event listing from Lake Nona High School: Friday, August 6 at 5:30 PMThis is for NEW students to Lake Nona High, or any of our returning sophomores that have not been on campus. Following the New Student Orientation, we will open the building for 45 minutes for students to wal... Learn More Featured Event: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. What: Coming directly to Orlando on Saturday, August 7th! Do more in the fight against breast cancer with easy access to ultrasound technology! HerScan delivers safe, non-invasive, easy access to breast ultrasound screening to women. Painless No Radiation Implant Safe R... Learn More Featured Event: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (HerScan, Inc.) Purple Heart Day - The American Legion, Department of Florida When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:00 a.m. Where: The American Legion, Department of Florida What: Event listing from The American Legion, Department of Florida Learn More Senior Parking Spot Personalization - Boone High School When: Saturday, August 7th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Boone High School What: Event listing from Boone High School: Saturday, August 7 from 7:00 AM to 12:30 PM Learn More Gainesville Clot Trot - Hemophilia Foundation Greater Florida When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Hemophilia Foundation Greater Florida What: Event listing from Hemophilia Foundation Greater FloridaRegistration starts at 8am Veterans Memorial Park7400 SW 41st PlaceGainesville, FL 32608 Learn More Post 111 Hawaiian Shirt Ride - The American Legion, Department of Florida When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: The American Legion, Department of Florida What: Event listing from The American Legion, Department of Florida14th – Saturday, Post 111 Hawaiian Shirt Ride, registration 8-930, KSU 1000, begin and end Post 111 Learn More Senior Parking Space Personalization When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Edgewater High School What: Event listing from Edgewater High School: Saturday, August 7 from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM This year Edgewater is allowing our Senior students to paint their own parking space. The fee for this is Senior Only Activity is $30. This Senior only activity is aimed at improving school p... Learn More SAT/ACT Test Prep When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. What: Summer is the best time to improve your SAT and ACT scores. Club Z! can help! Our students see an average SAT improvement of 200+ points and ACT is 3-4 points. Live instruction from a highly qualified test prep expert. Flexible summer scheduling and all sessions are recorded.... Learn More Electronic Waste & Textile Recycling Collection Event When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Keep Orlando Beautiful What: Event listing from Keep Orlando BeautifulDetails Join us for semi-annual Electronic & Textile Waste Recycling Event happening August 7th, 2021 from 9:00am until 1:00pm at Orlando Festival… More https://www.facebook.com/events/2861685504043047 Learn More Welcome Home Brunch for Rev. Margalie When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando What: Event listing from 1st Unitarian Church of OrlandoSave The Date!August 7, 10:00 a.m. – Noon Join us for a celebratory Welcome Home brunch for Rev. Margalie, our new settled minister. Light Refreshments.Outdoors on our beautiful 1U campus."Welcome Home" is also a theme for our ... Learn More New Student Orientation - Lake Nona High School When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake Nona High School What: Event listing from Lake Nona High School: Saturday, August 7 at 10:00 AMThis is for NEW students to Lake Nona High, or any of our returning sophomores that have not been on campus. Following the New Student Orientation, we will open the building for 45 minutes for students to ... Learn More Popsicle Social at Barber Park - Lake George Elementary School When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lake George Elementary School What: Event listing from Lake George Elementary School: Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMNew and current families, Please join us for popsicles in the park to welcome our newest LGE Giraffes!  In order to keep our students safe, please plan to wear masks and practice soc... Learn More 50 Shades of Summer - EVERY FRIDAY on Victory Casino Cruises When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Victory Casino Cruises, 180 Christopher Columbus Drive, Cape Canaveral, Florida, 32920, United States What: DOUBLE YOUR FUN EVERY FRIDAY!!! Back By Popular Demand! 2X POINTS! Points can be used for boarding, food and beverage, the gift shop and up to $50 a day in points for slot or match play! and 50 SHADES OF SUMMER Win $50 in Free Slot Play every 30 minutes! Must be playing s... Learn More Kindness for Cats Kitten Adoptions - Kindness for Cats, Inc. When: Saturday, August 7th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Kindness for Cats, Inc. What: Event listing from Kindness for Cats, Inc.Our friends over at Kindness For Cats Inc will be at our store with adorable and adoptable kittens! Come by on the 1st Saturday of every month from 12pm to 3pm to meet a new purrfect friend! For more information on all the grea... Learn More Central Area: Installation Post 138 - The American Legion, Department of Florida When: Saturday, August 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: The American Legion, Department of Florida What: Event listing from The American Legion, Department of Florida7th – Saturday, Post 138 installation 1 PM 5535 W Prescott St, Tampa** Learn More Central Area: Installation Post 139 - The American Legion, Department of Florida When: Saturday, August 7th at 3:30 p.m. Where: The American Legion, Department of Florida What: Event listing from The American Legion, Department of Florida7th – Saturday, Post 139 installation, 330 PM** Learn More Live at Timucua: The David Sánchez Group (In-Person) When: Saturday, August 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Timucua Arts Foundation What: Event listing from Timucua Arts FoundationGET TICKETS Performances: 7:00 pm and 9:00 pmTickets: $40 General admission, (members save 50%) The David Sánchez GroupFeaturing:Kenny Banks Jr. – piano & keysLil John Roberts – drumsRicky Rodriguez – bass GRAMMY® award-winner Davi... Learn More District 3: Meeting - The American Legion, Department of Florida When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: The American Legion, Department of Florida What: Event listing from The American Legion, Department of Florida Learn More District 5: Meeting - The American Legion, Department of Florida When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: The American Legion, Department of Florida What: Event listing from The American Legion, Department of Florida Learn More Patriot Academy 2021 - Florida Family Policy Council When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Florida Family Policy Council What: Event listing from Florida Family Policy CouncilOur next Southeast Patriot Academy at the Florida State Capitol will be in June 2022. THE 2021 NATIONAL PATRIOT ACADEMY IN TEXAS AUG 8-14 IS NOW FULL.  ABOUT PATRIOT ACADEMY: Patriot Academy (PA) Capitol Boot Camp is a world-cla... Learn More Movie Talk - 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:30 a.m. Where: 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando What: Event listing from 1st Unitarian Church of OrlandoMovie Talk Second Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Each month we explore a current movie and its relationship to Unitarian Universalist principles. Hosted by Kathleen and Jock Smee. Contact:  [email protected]   Learn More Worship Team - 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 p.m. Where: 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando What: Event listing from 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando Learn More Adopt-A-Thon - Orange County Animal Services When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Orange County Animal Services What: Event listing from Orange County Animal ServicesDetails Join us on Sunday, August 8th for an adopt-a-thon in celebration of National Dog Month and International Cat Day! We're doubling our… More https://www.facebook.com/events/518879239371056 Learn More Swimming Tryouts - Boone High School When: Monday, August 9th at 6:00 a.m. Where: Boone High School What: Event listing from Boone High School: Monday, August 9 from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM Learn More Virtual Meet the Teacher - Forsyth Woods Elementary School When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Forsyth Woods Elementary School What: Event listing from Forsyth Woods Elementary School: Monday, August 9 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Learn More Device Distribution for new students When: Monday, August 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Jackson Middle School What: Event listing from Jackson Middle School: Monday, August 9 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMTo register click the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050f4fa9a92ca5f58-rcms Learn More Welcome Back Bears (9th Graders, 10th Graders, and New Students) When: Monday, August 9th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Cypress Creek High School What: Event listing from Cypress Creek High School: Monday, August 9 from 12:30 PM to 2:03 PMCome learn about how to access your student schedule, get a school tour, check out your laptop, receive tech help, pick up your class shirt, and more! Learn More Braves Are Back 2.0 - Boone High School When: Monday, August 9th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Boone High School What: Event listing from Boone High School: Monday, August 9 from 12:30 PM to 2:45 PM Stay tuned for information on our One Stop Shopping. Parking Decal information to come. Don't forget if you are new to OCPS and need a device or need device repairs, make an appointment fo... Learn More Kindergarten Meet the Teacher - NorthLake Park Community School When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: NorthLake Park Community School What: Event listing from NorthLake Park Community School: Monday, August 9 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMMeet the Teacher for Kindergarten students will be today Monday, August 9th from 2:00pm until 3:00pm. Learn More 1st - 5th Grade Meet the Teacher - NorthLake Park Community School When: Monday, August 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: NorthLake Park Community School What: Event listing from NorthLake Park Community School: Monday, August 9 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMMeet the Teacher for 1st-5th grade students will be today Monday August 9th from 3:00pm until 5:00pm. Learn More Cross Country Tryouts - Boone High School When: Monday, August 9th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Boone High School What: Event listing from Boone High School: Monday, August 9 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Learn More Meet Your Teachers - Meadow Woods Middle School When: Monday, August 9th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Meadow Woods Middle School What: Event listing from Meadow Woods Middle School: Monday, August 9 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMJoin us August 9 from 4-6 p.m. to get your student's schedule, meet your teachers, get information on sports and prepare for a Stallion-STRONG year! Learn More Loomis Bros. Circus : 2021 Tour - Aug 9,10, and 11 When: Monday, August 9th at 4:30 p.m. Where: KVLS Pavilion @ Osceola Heritage Park, 1911 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee, Florida, 34744, United States What: Showtimes: Mon Aug 9 4:30 and 7:30 PM - Tue Aug 10 4:30 and 7:30 PM - Wed Aug 11 4:30 and 7:30 PM KVLS Pavilion @ Osceola Heritage Park - 1911 Kissimmee Valley Lane - Kissimmee, FL 34744 Performed in air-conditioned comfort Experience the wonder and excitement of Loomis Bros... Learn More Bel Canto Summer Sing and Auditions When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Spruce Creek High School, 801 Taylor Road, Port Orange, Florida, 32127, United States What: The Bel Canto Singers of Daytona is launching their 50th Anniversary Season! Come join the singers for an informal evening of singing, meeting new friends and learning new songs on August 9th and/or 10th. The Bel Canto Summer Sing will be held in the choir room of Spruce Creek... Learn More Area Commander Visit: Post 15 - The American Legion, Department of Florida When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The American Legion, Department of Florida What: Event listing from The American Legion, Department of Florida9th—Monday, Post 15 visitation, 7 PM 37745 Church Ave Dade City, FL** Learn More WWE Raw - Amway Center When: Monday, August 9th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Amway Center What: Event listing from Amway CenterDetails Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 11 Jun 2021 at 10:00 AM WWE/Venue/Ticketmaster Presales : Wed, 9 Jun 2021 at 10:00 AM Official Platinum : Wed, 9 Jun 2021 at 10:00 AM https://www.facebook.com/events/537443150599773 Learn More U.S. Department of Defense Birthday - The American Legion, Department of Florida When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: The American Legion, Department of Florida What: Event listing from The American Legion, Department of Florida Learn More Agent Orange Awareness Day - The American Legion, Department of Florida When: Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: The American Legion, Department of Florida What: Event listing from The American Legion, Department of Florida Learn More School Starts! - Colonial High School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Colonial High School What: Event listing from Colonial High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 AM to 2:20 PMThe 2021-2022 school year begins on August 10 for students. Learn More PTSO Parent Engagement Meeting - Pershing-Pine Castle Elementary School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 8:45 a.m. Where: Pershing-Pine Castle Elementary School What: Event listing from Pershing-Pine Castle Elementary School: Tuesday, August 10 from 8:45 AM to 9:30 AM Back to School: Meet the Principal and Leadership Learn More What! No Oysters for Lunch? - Orlando Science Center When: Tuesday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Orlando Science Center What: Event listing from Orlando Science CenterDetails Super bugs. Super storms. Super expensive. The threats against our oceans — and the threats posed by our oceans — span a vast and diverse… More https://www.facebook.com/events/3905372992922681 Learn More Alliance - 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando When: Tuesday, August 10th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando What:Event listing from 1st Unitarian Church of OrlandoThe Alliance meets in person on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, and on Zoom on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Contact [email protected] for more information. Learn More Freshman Football Interest Meeting - Boone High School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Boone High School What: Event listing from Boone High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PMPractice will begin on Wednesday, August 11 at 1:30pm. All athletes must have uploaded their athletic physical and ECG results into the Athletic Clearance platform prior to participating in practic... Learn More Soccer Team Tryouts Start - Innovation Middle School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Innovation Middle School What: Event listing from Innovation Middle School: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PMSoccer team tryouts will be from 8/10 - 8/13 afterschool from 4:00 - 5:30. Athletic physicals are required for participation. Learn More School Board Meeting - Orange County District When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:45 p.m. Where: Orange County District What: Event listing from Orange County DistrictNote: End time is approximate. Visitors may park in the garage adjacent to the building. The school board will take public comment on non-agenda items at 4:00 p.m. concluding no later than 30 minutes after commencing. Procedures can be... Learn More Florida Online Concealed Carry Class When: Tuesday, August 10th at 6:00 p.m. What: This live, online concealed carry class fulfills the first step in the training requirements for a Florida Concealed Weapon or Firearm License. The in-person range qualification step is required for the Florida CCW, but can be completed at your leisure. Choose a range qualific... Learn More Brushes & Brews When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:15 p.m. Where: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company What: Join us for Brushes & Brews at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co! It is a perfect Date Night, Friends Night Out or Even Solo Night! Support a local artist, Justin, from Justin Time Designs and paint his own design of Downtown Orlando! Enjoy great brews from Ivanhoe Park Brewing! Adv... Learn More College Spirit Day - Orlando Gifted Academy When: Wednesday, August 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Orlando Gifted Academy What: Event listing from Orlando Gifted Academy: Wednesday, August 11 (all day) Learn More Slot Tournament - EVERY WEDNESDAY - Only $10 Buy-in When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 180 Christopher Columbus Dr What: Event listing from Orlando Gifted Academy: Wednesday, August 11 (all day) Learn More Elite & Ocean Hot Seat Drawings Promotion - $13 Day and Evening Cruise When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 180 Christopher Columbus Dr What: On Wednesday, August 11th, on both our AM and PM cruise, we are having a very special HOT SEAT promotion… ONLY for our Elite and Ocean members! Join us on either cruise and be sure to be playing slots to qualify! Pick your favorite! Once an hour, one lucky Elite player and on... Learn More OCPS K-12 Mental Health Commission Parent and Community Outreach Subcommittee When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Orange County District What: Event listing from Orange County District: Wednesday, August 11 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PMNotice is hereby that the OCPS K-12 Mental Health Commission Parent and Community Outreach Subcommittee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Café A, f... Learn More Check out more awesome local events, or add your own, on the Orlando Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.