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<\/p>\nYour weekend is here, Central Florida! Here’s a look at the news and what events are going on in the area.<\/p>\n
The warming trend continues into the weekend with low 80s Saturday and mid 80s by Sunday.<\/p>\n
Clouds return by Sunday ahead of a cold front passage set to move through the state Sunday night.<\/p>\n
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Take a look at your hour-by-hour forecast<\/a><\/p>\n THEME PARKS<\/p>\n Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando Resort<\/a> ILLUMINATE: A Lantern Festival<\/a> ORANGE<\/p>\n 2026 ZORA!\u00ae Festival Season: Opening Exhibition<\/a> Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer<\/a> Central Florida SaxFest<\/a> Dog Day at Leu Gardens<\/a> Harry Potter and the Cursed Child<\/a> International Vegan Food Festival<\/a> Romeo & Juliet at Orlando Shakes<\/a> Orlando Valkyries vs. Dallas Pulse<\/a> BREVARD<\/p>\n Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival<\/a> Annual Astronaut Memorial at Titusville San Point Park<\/a> FLAGLER<\/p>\n Arts and Craft Festival at Veterans Park<\/a> European Village Farmers Market<\/a> OSCEOLA<\/p>\n LAKE AND SUMTER<\/p>\n Weekends at the Winery<\/a> Worth Melting For Daddy-Daughter Dance<\/a> Dade Quilt Show<\/a> MARION<\/p>\n Ocala Truck and Tractor Pull<\/a> The ARC Car & Craft Show<\/a> SEMINOLE<\/p>\n Midway CD5K | Run, Walk & Roll<\/a> Lake Mary’s Run with a Hero 5k & Kids Run<\/a> Cops ‘n Cars for Kids<\/a> VOLUSIA<\/p>\n Rolex 24 at Daytona<\/a> Orange City Blue Springs Manatee Festival<\/a> New Smyrna Beach IMAGES Festival for the Arts<\/a> Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Jr. at Athens Theatre<\/a> For more events going on in your area, check out our Community Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n 1.\u00a0NASA Day of Remembrance solemn time to reflect on lost astronauts<\/a>
Friday & Saturday | 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. |\u00a0Rock the Universe is an unforgettable weekend of faith and fun. Experience powerful beats from Christian Music’s brightest stars and thrilling rides at Universal Studios Florida.<\/p>\n
Ongoing until Jan. 31 | 6 to 10 p.m. |\u00a0Step into a nighttime festival that transforms Aquatica into a luminous world of wonder. Guests will journey through five radiant realms, each fully immersive with brilliant lantern displays, dynamic sounds, captivating scents, and themed food & beverage that bring each realm to life.<\/p>\n
Saturday | 1 to 4 p.m. |\u00a0Immerse yourself in an afternoon of art and reflection as The Hurston\u00ae\u00a0Museum presents Value Test: Brown Bag, a powerful exhibition by acclaimed artist\u00a0Mary Graham.<\/p>\n
Saturday | 6:30 p.m. | Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Orlando. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at The Abbey \u2013 Orlando under the gentle glow of candlelight.<\/p>\n
Saturday | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |\u00a0The UCF Saxophone studio welcomes all Saxophone players to a day of recitals, masterclasses and more.<\/p>\n
Saturday | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Bring the entire family, including you lovable canine and enjoy a playful adventure through our 50-acre gardens. Each pup will receive a complimentary goody bag featuring a Gardens bandana,\u00a0while supplies last.<\/p>\n
Ongoing unitl Feb. 15 | Various Showtimes |\u00a0Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before with this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play at the Dr. Phillips Center.<\/p>\n
Saturday | 2 to 8 p.m. | Head to Wall Street Plaza for a mouthwatering celebration of plant-based cuisine from around the world. Get ready to indulge in a variety of vegan delicacies that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.<\/p>\n
Ongoing until Feb. 8 |\u00a0In a violent world, their families enmeshed in a bloody feud, young Romeo and Juliet fall in love. Despite the many obstacles standing in their way, they\u2019re determined to find a happily ever after together. Will their love succeed, despite the odds?<\/p>\n
Sunday | 3 p.m. |\u00a0The Pro Volleyball Federation’s Orlando Valkyries take on the Dallas Pulse at Addition Financial Arena. Get your tickets now!<\/p>\n
Saturday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |\u00a0Discover two exciting Expo Halls\u00a0filled with 50+ vendors and organizations, from optics and adventure travel to wildlife conservation, art, and literature \u2014 there\u2019s something for every nature enthusiast!<\/p>\n
Sunday | 1 to 3 p.m. |\u00a0Three-time Space Shuttle astronaut Jan Davis will be the keynote speaker. The public is invited to attend this reverent and patriotic ceremony that honors the lives and sacrifice made by these pioneers of NASA\u2019s manned space program.<\/p>\n
All Weekend | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Browse through booths where local artists and crafters will be offering paintings of different styles, photographs, handcrafted jewelry, handmade soaps and much more.<\/p>\n
Sunday | Noon to 4 p.m. | Over 40 local vendors selling handmade items, produce, and fruit. Family and pet friendly. Rain or shine. Come out and enjoy the Sunday market and all the Village has to offer. Free parking.<\/p>\n
Saturday |\u00a0Noon to 4 p.m.\u00a0|\u00a0Enjoy an expansive vineyard green, including delicious food, live entertainment, and of course Lakeridge wines at an outdoor bar in Clermont.<\/p>\n
Saturday | 5 to 8 p.m. |\u00a0The Eustis Parks and Recreation Department is holding their annual Daddy-Daughter Dance.\u00a0Tickets are $35 per couple and $15 per additional daughter, and includes: dinner, dancing, door prizes, a prize for \u201cBest Costume\u201d and the crowd favorite- Best Daddy-Daughter Dance.<\/p>\n
Saturday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |\u00a0The Dade Quilt Show invites participants to display up to five quilted items. The event also features quilting demonstrations, vendors, button art, natural fiber art, and a concession stand.<\/p>\n
All Weekend |\u00a0The 10th Anniversary of the Ocala Truck and Tractor Pull will bring the best show they have ever had.\u00a0Plenty of food, merch, and collectables.<\/p>\n
Saturday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | There will be food, a DJ, 50\/50 raffle, custom trophies, door prizes and so much more.<\/p>\n
Saturday | 6 a.m. to Noon | Ongoing until Jan. 18 | 6 to 10 p.m. |\u00a0This family-fun and pet-friendly event benefits the Midway Coalition a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that supports community service initiatives and Midway Safe Harbor Center educational programs.<\/p>\n
Saturday | 8 a.m. |\u00a0The run is designed to be both fun and educational, our event provides fire, military, police, and other life safety-related displays\/booths, hands-on activities, live demonstrations, firefighter-related games, and much more for kids and adults of all ages.<\/p>\n
Saturday |10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |\u00a0This is one of the largest car shows in the Central Florida area. There will be vendors, food trucks, kids’ play area and a DJ. Free to spectators.<\/p>\n
All Weekend |\u00a0Experience a weekend of non-stop racing, meet world-class drivers at the autograph session, and get up-close with the cars and teams in the Hard Rock Bet Fanzone & Garage Access.<\/p>\n
Saturday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Celebrate Florida\u2019s favorite sea cows at this beloved family event with live music, wildlife education, crafts, food trucks, and manatee sightings. It\u2019s a feel-good weekend that brings out the kid in everyone.<\/p>\n
All Weekend |\u00a0IMAGES is a free, public art festival that offers $30,000 in\u00a0cash awards to artists\u00a0and has one of the best\u00a0Patron Programs\u00a0in the Southeast.\u00a0Visitors enjoy\u00a0the work of over 250 artists, food trucks,\u00a0live entertainment,\u00a0Creative Education\u00a0activities for children, and much more.<\/p>\n
Ongoing until Feb. 8 | A playful journey through a world where nonsense reigns and imagination knows no bounds. Prepare to be swept away in this madcap adventure that\u2019s as delightfully unpredictable as Wonderland itself!<\/p>\n
\n2.\u00a0Volunteers assist in Volusia-Flagler ‘Point-in-Time’ homelessness count<\/a>
\n3.\u00a0Experts say tips are crucial to close missing persons cases<\/a>
\n4.\u00a0FDOT nearing completion on I-4 & SR-528 interchange<\/a>
\n5.\u00a0Marineland Dolphin Adventure under new ownership<\/a>
\n6.\u00a0Get up-close with wild birds at Marine Science Center\u2019s expanded aviary in Ponce Inlet<\/a><\/p>\n
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