The Fort Christmas Historical Society is planninging to put on Cracker Christmas this December. 10am - 4pm each day Entrance is free, free parking across the road from the park. BBQ pork sandwiches, chicken filets, community groups have baked goods, drinks, hotdogs, gator, sweet pickles, etc. Pioneer demonstrations - broom making, blacksmiths, basket weaving, rope making, spinning, quilting, lace making, wood carving, and many more. Large craft fair with over 150 crafters with handmade items, the Christmas Post Office will...

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Market Days is one of the Southeast’s largest and best-juried arts and crafts shows, featuring the unique, handmade creations of over 300 artists and top-quality artisans and craftspeople. Market Days offers a beautiful array of works in various price ranges, from breathtaking fine art to charming stocking stuffers. The works include fine arts, ceramics, country furniture, stained glass, woodwork, glasswork, dolls, clocks, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, metalwork, clothing, photography, and calligraphy. This event is volunteer-run and all proceeds go to support...

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Tickets for Christmas In America 1844 Tickets are going fast for Christmas In America 1844. We are only doing one show at each location. These shows will sell out so please reserve your seats today! Where will Christmas in America land this season? The year is 1844, the year that Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carolreached the American shore. How did this classic come to be and why is the story being retold every Christmas? Please join us as we...

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WHEN Saturday, December 3, 2022 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST WHERE Dade Battlefield Historic State Park 7200 Battlefield Parkway Bushnell FL 33513 FEES $5 per vehicle. DESCRIPTION Step back in time to a simpler era of celebrating Christmas on the Florida Frontier. Join us as we make and play with homemade toys, create corn husk dolls, do soap carving, learn the art of punch tin crafts and dip candles. We also will listen to old-time music, sing carols, sample...

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The Drive will be from December 4 – 10th.  The Drive will cover Old Florida-style land in central Florida, including Deseret Ranch, which is the largest ranch in Florida.  Also, we will traverse the beautiful Kempfer Ranch in Deer Park. Our starting point will be at the Kirchman Foundation’s Lake X Ranch near St. Cloud and the Drive will end at the Silver Spurs Practice Arena in Kenansville.  The Drive is not visible from roads, so there will be no...

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Our Global Farm is anything but typical. Through our tour, you’ll experience farming at its most creative, with unique demonstrations, plants, and techniques being used to help farmers and urban gardeners in developing countries.  There are seven different settings on our farm, with crops, techniques, and animals from around the world. ECHO is home to one of the largest collections of tropical food plants in the United States. Plus, our Urban Garden is a tour standout, with some unconventional, but...

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6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10. Explore DeBary Hall Historic Site during holiday evenings when candlelight will fill the 19th century mansion with a warm glow, accentuating its historic treasures and Christmas decorations. Refreshments will be served. Advance tickets must be purchased; Admission prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children 2 and younger. Tickets to the event are non-refundable once purchased. Call 386-668-3840 or email...

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$35 members, $45 non-members (advance) Seasonal selections and Holiday favorites performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Brass. Celebrate the season with brass arrangements of Holiday Fanfare, O Magnum Mysterium, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, and more!

Return to your origin through the art of noticing nature. Using Drawing as the method of focus watch how you begin to fall in love with whatever sighting you have chosen to capture. This workshop is designed to encourage deep slow looking and recording. RSVP Required

9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Kick off the holiday season by feasting on pancakes with Santa Claus. Breakfast will be served promptly at 9 a.m. and include pancakes, fruit and more. Afterward, Santa will tell Christmas tales and pose for photos. Children will also make a holiday craft and sing holiday songs. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased by Saturday, Dec. 3. The cost is $12 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to 12. Tickets to...

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Instructor: Robert Bowden While our northern neighbors are hunkered down amidst bitter cold and snow, those of us that are fortunate to live in Orlando are growing a wide variety of vegetables and herbs. Broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, peas, beans, cucumbers, and squash to name a few can be grown here during the winter months. Enjoy a fun-filled presentation by Robert Bowden as he provides tips on how to raise cool season veggies in Orlando. This class will be limited to...

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