YOUR SEASON PLANNER<\/p>\n
Schedules are subject to change, so always double-check before heading to an event.<\/p>\n
BEACON COLLEGE<\/p>\n
Except where noted, events in the college\u2019s Salon Speaker Series take place at the Venetian Center, 1 Dozier Court in Leesburg. The programs are free and include a catered meal by reserving a ticket at beaconcollege.edu\/news-events\/salon-series<\/a><\/p>\n GOOD DAY SUNSHINE STATE \u2014 THE BEATLES IN 1964 FLORIDA: Sept. 10. Journalist and author Bob Kealing revisits 1964 \u2014 a watershed year for the Beatles and Florida.\u00a0 Through dozens of new interviews and rare archival materials, including audio and video, Kealing traces the band\u2019s two-week stay in Miami Beach, Key West and Jacksonville.<\/p>\n THE SUPREME COURT AND AMERICAN HISTORY \u2014 LANDMARK DECISIONS THAT CHANGED THE NATION\u2019S COURSE: Oct. 5. Michael Scheibach examines landmark cases \u2014 including Dred Scott v. Sandford, Plessy v. Ferguson, Korematsu v. United States, and Bush v. Gore \u2014 and places each in historical context. He also discusses contemporary decisions, including the 2022 ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade, to illustrate how constitutional interpretation evolves and sparks debate.<\/p>\n FLORIDA NEWSPAPERS AND ADVICE COLUMNS IN THE POST-WORLD WAR II YEARS: Dec. 1. Kimberly Voss explores the rise of advice columns and how these staples of \u201cwomen\u2019s sections\u201d \u00a0blended traditional values with emerging progressive ideas, reflecting a society in transition. Voss shows how these newspaper writers shaped conversations about relationships, gender roles and personal choice in changing times.<\/p>\n FREEDOM AND LIBERATION: Jan. 21, 2027.\u00a0Inspired by Coretta Scott King\u2019s visionary Freedom Concerts, this blend of music and narrative from the Ritz Chamber Players reflects on history and the enduring pursuit of justice.<\/p>\n HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN AND THE ART OF STORYTELLING FOR ADULTS: Feb. 18, 2027.\u00a0\u00a0In this illustrated lecture, Ray Nault reintroduces Andersen through \u201cThe Little Mermaid,\u201d exploring the story\u2019s themes of identity, sacrifice and transformation. Attendees will examine 10 striking lithographs by Danish printmaker Lars Bo, whose interpretations deepen the story\u2019s symbolism and emotional resonance.<\/p>\n SACAGAWEA \u2014 ADVENTURES WITH LEWIS AND CLARK: March 17, 2027. Historian and storyteller Martina Mathisen brings America\u2019s most famous expedition to life through the eyes of Sacagawea. Her immersive presentation highlights Sacagawea\u2019s courage, skill and indispensable role in guiding the Corps of Discovery across an untamed continent.<\/p>\n BRITAIN\u2019S LOYAL COLONIES LOST \u2014 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION IN FLORIDA: April 27, 2027.\u00a0 While 13 colonies declared independence in 1776, Britain\u2019s Florida colonies charted a different course. David Head explores the often overlooked story of East and West Florida during the American Revolution, beginning with who lived in the region and why many remained loyal to the Crown, in a presentation that sheds new light on Florida\u2019s pivotal and complex role in the Revolutionary era.<\/p>\n CASA FELIZ<\/p>\n The historic home museum, 656 N. Park Ave in Winter Park, is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays with guided tours available during those times. It also presents a music series. More information: casafeliz.us<\/a><\/p>\n Parlor Series<\/p>\n CASA FELIZ AT 25 \u2014 REFLECTIONS FROM THE FRONT LINES: Sept. 30. This special Parlor program will feature reflections from Jack Rogers, Lindsey Hayes, and others who helped save and relocate this historic house. From nesting bald eagles and a looming wrecking ball to closed streets, packed bleachers, a Dixieland band and comedian Carrot Top, the story of Casa Feliz\u2019s move was a civic spectacle. The evening will also include the unveiling of Casa Feliz\u2019s newly re-edited film, \u201cThe House that Moved Winter Park.\u201d<\/p>\n The nonprofit educational organization presents its annual show at the Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 S. Fern Creek Ave. in Orlando. More information: cfmgs.org<\/a><\/p>\n ROCK, MINERAL, GEM, JEWELRY & FOSSIL SHOW: Sept. 12-13. Vendors offering rocks, minerals, gemstones, fossils, beads, jewelry, artifacts and metaphysical stones. Demonstrations, auction and family activities.<\/p>\n FLORIDA FOSSIL HUNTERS<\/p>\n The nonprofit organization\u2019s annual fair is at the Sanford Civic Center, 401 E. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford. More information: floridafossilhunters.com<\/a><\/p>\n 35TH ANNUAL FOSSIL FAIR: Oct. 3-4. Children\u2019s activities, educational displays, raffle and auction.<\/p>\n HANNIBAL SQUARE HERITAGE CENTER<\/p>\n The center, run by the Creald\u00e9 School of Art, is at 642 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park. Hours are noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. More information: 407-539-2680 or hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n Permanent Exhibits<\/p>\n PHOTOGRAPHS AND ORAL HISTORIES OF WEST WINTER PARK: Ongoing. Photography and writing document the Black experience in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n THE SAGE PROJECT \u2014 HANNIBAL SQUARE ELDERS TELL THEIR STORIES: Ongoing. This photographic and oral history documentary project preserves and shares local history from the perspective of the oldest residents in Winter Park\u2019s historic African American community, ages 82 to 106.<\/p>\n Events<\/p>\n UNITY HERITAGE FESTIVAL IN HANNIBAL SQUARE & OPEN HOUSE: Jan. 16-18, 2027. Annual celebration of the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King in a festival that promotes community and family heritage.<\/p>\n JUNETEENTH AT THE HERITAGE CENTER: June 19, 2027. A celebratory commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States through storytelling, music, art and other cultural expressions.<\/p>\n The center is at 851 N. Maitland Ave. in Maitland. More information: 407-628-0555 or holocaustedu.org<\/a><\/p>\n Exhibits<\/p>\n HOPE & HUMANITY: Ongoing. The Holocaust is made personal by following Floridians who experienced it.<\/p>\n MEZUZAH TRACES \u2014 MEMORY ON THE DOORPOSTS OF POLAND: Through May 30, 2027. The first in the center\u2019s Memory Keepers cultural exchange program, this exhibit brings to light the quiet, physical remnants of Jewish life in Poland through the lens of an object both sacred and symbolic: the mezuzah. Visitors will explore a collection of them, each paired with the original location and story it represents. This exhibit bridges past and present, faith and absence, reminding us that memory can endure, even in silence.<\/p>\n Events<\/p>\n MEET THE CURATORS: Sept. 17. Helena Czernek and Aleksander Prugar, curators and founders of the Mezuzah Traces project, will share the history of their groundbreaking work documenting the traces of mezuzahs still visible on doorframes throughout Poland \u2014 powerful reminders of once-vibrant Jewish communities and the lives forever changed by the Holocaust. Through photographs, personal stories, and historical research, this lecture offers a unique opportunity to engage with the exhibition\u2019s creators and gain deeper insight into the enduring presence of Jewish memory in Poland\u2019s landscape.<\/p>\n KRISTALLNACHT COMMEMORATION: Nov. 8. Annual observance of \u201cThe Night of Broken Glass\u201d that marked the intensification of terror against Jews under Germany\u2019s Third Reich.<\/p>\n MAITLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM<\/p>\n The museum is at 221 W. Packwood St. in Maitland and is run by the Art & History Museums \u2014 Maitland, which also operates the Waterhouse Residence Museum, a restored Victorian house, and the Maitland Telephone Museum. Details: 407-539-2181 or artandhistory.org<\/a><\/p>\n MAITLAND\u2019S ATTIC \u2014 A JOURNEY THROUGH A SMALL CITY\u2019S PAST: Ongoing. A collection of artifacts that tells the story of Maitland and some of its citizens.<\/p>\n The history center has various ongoing exhibitions focused on Central Florida, including its first peoples, the cattle and citrus industries, African American life, aviation and tourism. The center is at 65 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando. More information: 407-836-8500 or thehistorycenter.org<\/a><\/p>\n Special exhibits<\/p>\n HISTORIES IN THREAD \u2014 HONORING HEIRLOOMS IN CONTEMPORARY QUILTING: Through Oct. 4. The exhibit brings together seven nationally and internationally recognized textile artists whose work explores creativity, culture, identity and family history.<\/p>\n EXTRA! EXTRA! THE ORLANDO SENTINEL TURNS 150: Through Jan. 3, 2027. This exhibit showcases photographs, archival materials and artifacts from the center\u2019s collection that reflect the newspaper\u2019s long presence in the region. It invites visitors to view original materials that highlight how the Orlando Sentinel has been read, experienced and remembered across generations while preserving the history of one of our community\u2019s most enduring institutions: our local newspaper.<\/p>\n BY HEART AND BY HAND: Sept. 5, 2026-March 28, 2027. A showcase for the work of Black craft artists across Central Florida, this exhibition explores how contemporary artists draw on ancestral knowledge, family stories and cultural practices to create works that are both deeply personal and widely resonant. The featured artists work in various disciplines, from quilting and embroidery to woodcarving, soft sculpture and traditional instrument-making. \u201cBy Heart and By Hand\u201d is a tribute to resilience, creativity and the enduring power of art to connect generations, sustain cultural traditions and enrich the story of Central Florida.<\/p>\n ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER<\/p>\n The science center features live shows and hands-on activities for children in such areas as DinoDigs, Food Heroes, KidsTown, Life and Flight Lab. Cinedome films are shown in the newly refurbished Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities theater. The center is at 777 E. Princeton St. in Orlando. More information: 407-514-2000 or osc.org<\/a><\/p>\n Special exhibits<\/p>\n PHENOMENA: Through Sept. 7. Uncover the science behind illusions and explore the mechanisms that govern human perception through hands-on experiences and exhibits. Discover how your brain can be tricked.<\/p>\n EXTREME SPORTS: Sept. 26, 2026-Jan. 3, 2027. This adrenaline-fueled exhibition reveals the real science behind extraordinary athletic performance. Visitors will explore the psychology, physics and physiology behind high-risk athletic feats such as wingsuit flying, parkour, ice climbing and freediving.<\/p>\n EXPLORE YOUR WORLD: Jan. 22-May 2, 2027. Immerse yourself in an interactive, quest-based STEM experience that teaches visitors how to use maps, navigational tools and data visualization to journey across land, sea, and space.<\/p>\n BODY WORLDS \u2014 ANATOMY OF HAPPINESS: May 17-Sept. 8, 2026. Observe real human specimens preserved through Gunther von Hagens\u2019 revolutionary plastination process. Witness the impact of disease through stunning full-body plastinates, intricate organs and revealing transparent slices. Explore the powerful link between your emotions and physical well-being and see how feelings of happiness can affect your overall health.<\/p>\n GLOBAL PEACE 360\u00b0 STORYTIME CINEMA: Second Saturday of each month, a children\u2019s film is screened. Sept. 19: \u201cThe Neverending Story,\u201d Oct: 10: \u201cWonka,\u201d Nov. 14: \u201cOctober Sky,\u201d Dec. 12: \u201cThe Land Before Time,\u201d titles on subsequent dates to be announced.<\/p>\n SOLAR SATURDAYS: Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12; Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 15 and June 12, 2027. Safely view the sun through Florida\u2019s largest publicly accessible refractor telescope, take part in hands-on activities, and explore the science of our nearest star.<\/p>\n $15 DAYS: Sept. 15, 2026, and April 11, 2027. Discount admission.<\/p>\n FANTASY WEEKEND: Sept. 19-20. With hands-on experiments, interactive shows and PUMPKINS AND PROTONS: Oct. 28. Members-only event with science demonstrations and live shows such as \u201cGhostflusters,\u201d spooky crafts and lab experiments, a live DJ and more.<\/p>\n OSC AFTER DARK: Oct. 31. Adults-only event celebrating Halloween.<\/p>\n ASTRO FEST: Nov. 21-22. Astronomy fun with telescope viewing, activities and talks.<\/p>\n FOSSIL FEST: Dec. 12-13. Paleontologists, hands-on fossil digs, interactive activities and more.<\/p>\n SPARK STEM FEST: Feb. 12-15, 2027. Presented by the UCF Office of Research, this annual celebration of all things science includes fields such as technology, engineering and math.<\/p>\n SCIENCE NIGHT LIVE: Feb. 27, 2027. Adults-only party with activities.<\/p>\n MAKE FEST: March 13-14, 2027. Hands-on celebration of creativity with interactive workshops and DIY stations.<\/p>\n STELLAR NIGHTS: March 12, 13, 19 and 20, 2027. Late hours until 10 p.m. with a new laser show in the Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities each night.<\/p>\n 14TH ANNUAL SCIENCE & WINE FUNDRAISER: April 17, 2027. A wine and gourmet food tasting, with wine selections from all regions of the world.<\/p>\n MESS FEST: May 8-9, 2027. Learn about colorful chemistry, flashy physics and splat-tacular science while making a mess. Dress appropriately. A Science Night Live Mess Fest party for adults only will take place May 8.<\/p>\n OSCEOLA HISTORY<\/p>\n The organization operates the Osceola History Welcome Center and History Museum at 4155 W. Vine St. in Kissimmee, as well as Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek at 2491 Babb Road in Kissimmee. More information: 407-918-9478 or osceolahistory.org<\/a><\/p>\n Exhibits<\/p>\n \u00a1HOLA OSCEOLA!: Ongoing at the Welcome Center. Explore the contributions of Spanish-speaking people to Osceola County.<\/p>\n PIONEER VILLAGE: Ongoing. See actual historic structures, including a church, general store, citrus-packing plant, schoolhouse and more, that have been preserved.<\/p>\n OUT OF THE PARK: Ongoing. Discover the stories, memorabilia and history of sports in Osceola County.<\/p>\n Events<\/p>\n TUPPERWARE EXHIBIT OPENING: Sept. 12. The opening of a temporary exhibition on Tupperware will feature a talk by Bob Kealing, author of \u201cTupperware Unsealed: Brownie Wise, Earl Tupper, and the Home Party Pioneers.\u201d<\/p>\n PIONEER DAY: Nov. 8. A free event at Pioneer Village featuring live music, a children\u2019s craft zone, a real Florida market, and pioneer and Seminole life demonstrations. Learn how Florida Seminoles and early pioneer families lived off the land long before electricity and air conditioning.<\/p>\n Unless otherwise indicated, events are at the Museum of Seminole County History, 300 Eslinger Way in Sanford. More information: seminolecountyhistoricalsociety.com<\/a><\/p>\n HAUNTED TOURS AT THE MUSEUM: Oct. 16-18. Stories and scares, with a one-hour guided walking tour and paranormal investigation.<\/p>\n ST. LUCIA FESTIVAL: Dec. 12. Holiday festival celebrates the history of Seminole County\u2019s Swedish settlers with children\u2019s activities, food, dance and choral performances.<\/p>\n TIMUCUA ARTS FOUNDATION<\/p>\n The organization, which programs concerts, also has wellness, spoken-word and educational programming at its White House, 2000 S. Summerlin Ave. in Orlando. More information: timucua.com<\/a><\/p>\n ARTISTS\u2019 CIRCLE: Third Wednesday of each month. An event for artists with the goal of supporting them in overcoming \u201cimposter syndrome,\u201d fostering meaningful connections and providing a safe space where individuals can freely share and celebrate their unique artistic expressions.<\/p>\n AUTHENTIC SELVES POETRY OPEN MIC: Third Sunday of each month. Sign up at the website to present your poetry and spoken word.<\/p>\n BODY DIALOGUE: Fifth Wednesday of each month. Janice Rous and Sean Lake use interactive theater, movement and breath to help understand what we are experiencing in these chaotic times.<\/p>\n TIMUCUA TALKS: First Wednesday of each month. A discussion series that dives into the arts\u2019 connection with mental health, physical and emotional wellness, AI and other contemporary topics.<\/p>\n THE ENERGY THAT HEALS: Sept. 24. Presented with Global Peace 360\u00b0, this event looks at how healing in the body occurs beyond conventional medicine.<\/p>\n WINTER GARDEN HERITAGE FOUNDATION<\/p>\n The organization runs the Healthy West Orange Heritage and Cultural Center at 21 E. Plant St., the Central Florida Railroad Museum at 101 S. Boyd St. and the Heritage Museum at 1 N. Main St., all in Winter Garden. More information: wghf.org<\/a><\/p>\n Exhibits<\/p>\n WINTER GARDEN 118 \u2014 THE MILESTONES & MEMORIES THAT MADE US: Through Oct. 31.\u00a0 Step back in time through this exhibit showcasing rare, original artifacts and discover the people, historic places and defining moments that shaped Winter Garden.<\/p>\n LEGACY FAMILIES & BUSINESSES: Through Oct. 31. A look at families who have resided in Winter Garden for generations and how they shaped the city.<\/p>\n TEMPESTS & TORNADOES: Through Oct. 31, at Winter Garden City Hall. An exhibition of photographs and documents detailing extreme weather events that West Orange County and its people have endured during the past 130 years. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and devastating citrus freezes all have played a part in shaping the region.<\/p>\n Events<\/p>\n SPOOKY CABOOSE: Oct. 31. The caboose outside the museum turns into a family-friendly fright zone, complete with treats and tricks.<\/p>\n ORANGES & ORNAMENTS \u2014 A FESTIVAL OF TREES AND WREATHS: Nov. 20-21, at Heller Hall, 21 E. Plant St. in Winter Garden. Explore decorated and themed trees and wreaths while enjoying seasonal entertainment, a raffle and more.<\/p>\n WINTER PARK HISTORY MUSEUM<\/p>\n The free museum is at 200 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park. Information: wphistory.org<\/a><\/p>\n Exhibition<\/p>\n GOLDEN ROOTS \u2014 THE CITRUS LEGACY OF WINTER PARK: Ongoing. An exploration of how citrus transformed the city\u2019s economy, landscape and community\u2014and helped establish Central Florida\u2019s reputation as a place of sunshine, health and opportunity..<\/p>\n Event<\/p>\n PEACOCK BALL: Oct 17, at the Center for Health and Wellbeing in Winter Park. Cocktails, dinner, dancing and entertainment by Tymisha Harris to benefit the museum. The ball this year honors Winter Park resident Allan Keen.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tos-l-historic-wp0043.jpeg\")
<\/a>The Barbour Residence, or Casa Feliz, designed by architect James Gamble Rogers II, is pictured on June 11. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda\/Orlando Sentinel)
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<\/a>Artwork looted from the Hess family by Nazis and later found in a German museum are on view as part of the Holocaust Memorial Research and Education’s Center’s new “Hope & Humanity” exhibition, which opened Jan. 18 at the Maitland museum. (Courtesy Holocaust Center)
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<\/a>The A&H Museums of Maitland hosts this permanent history exhibition, “Maitland’s Attic: A Journey Through a Small City’s Past.” (Matthew J. Palm\/Orlando Sentinel)a
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<\/a>The Orlando Science Center’s Science Night Live events allow adults to enjoy the fun of discovery. (Courtesy Roberto Gonzalez)
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fantastical characters, this immersive experience blends fantasy and science fiction.<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/os-Black-Smith-in-the-Shop.jpg_OS44Broadsheet_11-08-2015_OSC_OC.jpg\")
<\/a>The annual Pioneer Day is a longtime tradition in Kissimmee. (Courtesy Osceola History)
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<\/a>Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s will visit Orlando for a Winter Park Institute program. (Courtesy Joan Pujol-Creus)