We’ve got a lot on our plates this month, don’t we? Summer, School, Pandemic. With that reminder, here are some fun things to do this month in Central Florida that will bring your family joy and togetherness.
These events are marked virtual or in-person to distinguish. We recommend following social distancing, hand washing, and mask wearing when out in public.
August 2nd: Orlando Rep’s virtual watch party of A Kids Play About Racism. Watch online here and join the watch party by following @orlandorep on Twitter and using the hashtag #AKPARorlandorep. (Virtual)
August 9th: Free Family Fun Day at the Menello Musuem of American Art. Including free tours and art projects for your family. (In Person)
August 11th: Get crafty with items from your house! Lockwood Creative Studio is hosting a ‘Great Cactus Workshop’. (Virtual)
August 15th: Family Drive-In Movie Night featuring Trolls. (In Person)
August 23rd: Virtual Fairy Garden Workshop with Leu Gardens and Piante Design. Make a fairy garden complete with beautiful fairy doors. Plus, you’ll receive two free passes to Leu Gardens Fairy Doors exhibit. (Virtual)
August 24th-28th: The Prego Expo has gone virtual! They expo will feature incredible brands, educators and of course numerous giveaways. (Virtual)
Recurring: Orange County Public Library System has online classes and storytimes for kids of all ages. (Virtual)
Recurring: Orlando Museum of Art will unveil their newest exhibit, Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books featuring joyful and spirited illustrations your family will love.
Give Back spotlight
Tango Cares: Orlando’s hospitality workers have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic with theme parks closed for months, hotels at minimal occupancy, and attractions operating at minimum capacity. During this uncertain time, Café Tu Tu Tango and sister restaurant, Mia’s Italian Kitchen, are operating as a “community kitchen” with the goal of feeding 500+ hospitality workers per week. For every $10 donation made, ARP will prepare one meal for a hospitality worker in the Central Florida area. Donate $35 and ARP will prepare a meal for a family of four.
