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Orange County Parks and Recreation has the following fun events and community meetings:
FREE Roller Skate Night at Barber Park, October 30
Get your skates ready to roll! Come to Barber Park’s Roller Skate Night on Friday, October 30, 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. For everyone’s safety, do not wear face masks or costumes that may create a tripping hazard. Please note this event is outdoors on the hockey rink’s concrete floor. Visit Barber Park for more information. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net.
Dance the Night Away With The Crew on Saturday, October 31
Enjoy the beautiful music of The Crew on the last Saturday of the month, from 6-9 p.m., at Renaissance Senior Center’s ballroom! Each event is open to adults ages 18 and older and all styles of dance are welcome. Cost is $20 per person; if a new customer, register at tinyurl.com/SetUpYourAccount and all pay online at tinyurl.com/TheCrewAtRSC.
You will enjoy a cool atmosphere of dance, fun and live music provided by The Crew. The band will perform a wide variety of social ballroom music, offering something for everyone and creating plenty of opportunities to dance throughout the night. Be ready to dance, socialize, and enjoy a fantastic evening! 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:
Horizon West Trails - Phase 1B and Phase 2 Meeting, November 12
The Orange County Parks and Recreation Division and District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson invite you to attend the in-person community meeting for the Horizon West Trail - Phase 1B and Phase 2 on Thursday, November 12, 6-7 p.m., at West Orange High School, 1625 Beulah Rd., Winter Garden. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call Parks Marketing 407-836-6257.
FREE Movies in the Park
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. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net.
Minions & Monsters
This fun animated movie (rated PG, 90 mins.) starts at 6 p.m., shortly after dark.
Lilo & Stitch
This fun live-action movie (rated PG, 108 mins.) starts at 6 p.m., shortly after dark.
FREE Fort Christmas Barnyard Banter Program, November 21
All ages are welcome to join in the Barnyard Banter program at Fort Christmas Historical Park! on August 15, from 1-2 p.m., enjoy Frontier Field Games to enjoy a reflection of the fall season: the history of fall festivals and pioneer homecomings. After the discussion, guests can participate in a small festival of games. This is a FREE program, open to the public. 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:
- December 19 The Christmas Post Office
- January 30-31, 2027: Eastside Barnyard Bash 4-H Clinic/Practice Show, hosted by East Orange Livestock 4-H
- February 20: Florida Animals
- March 20: Archaeology
- April 17: Art in Florida
- May 15: Florida Takes Flight
- June 19: Pioneer Technology
FREE Movies in the Park
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. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net.
Toy Story 5
This fun animated movie (rated PG, 90 mins.) starts at 6 p.m., shortly after dark.