Kids at Animationland 2026 OC History Center

Hands-on Experience: Animationland Explores Art, Science, and Storytelling

Transporting visitors of all ages to a fantastical land with a quirky cast of characters, Animationland is an exhibition where inspiration is everywhere. Developed by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, it’s the newest special exhibition at the Orange County Regional History Center in downtown Orlando. Animationland Activities Visitors to the museum step into a colorful, whimsical environment where Tracey the pencil dog and Read More » Continue reading Hands-on Experience: Animationland Explores Art, Science, and Storytelling

Lena Clarke’s purse and contents, Orlando Collected

Orlando Collected: Preserving history can be murder

On Display APRIL 12, 2025 – JAN. 11, 2026 In honor of Orlando’s 150th anniversary, the Orange County Regional History Center offers a glimpse into some of the most fascinating and rarely seen items from the city’s history with our newest special exhibition, Orlando Collected. Since its incorporation in 1875 with just 85 residents, Orlando has grown into a vibrant and diverse community of over 300,000. Through the Read More » Continue reading Orlando Collected: Preserving history can be murder

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A Colorful Day at Crayola Experience Orlando

Crayola Experience is inside the Florida Mall with free parking. Plan to spend 3-4 hours exploring. The Café Crayola and Slime Lab are open on weekends only. Check the website for special events and retired crayon appearances. Tickets include all-day access to 25+ attractions and that sweet little burst of nostalgia for grown-ups who still remember the smell of a brand-new crayon box. Use our Read More » Continue reading A Colorful Day at Crayola Experience Orlando

Orlando Collected

What do Cher, NSYNC, and Shaq have in common? This brick. Curated from the collection of the Historical Society of Central Florida, in collaboration with individuals and organizations throughout the community, Orlando Collected marks the city’s 150th anniversary with the exhibition of 150 of some of the most fascinating and rarely seen items from Orlando’s history. ON DISPLAY APRIL 12, 2025 – JAN. 11, 2026 Read More » Continue reading Orlando Collected

Bobby G Takes on The Orlando Science Center

This month I’m taking on the Orlando Science Center near downtown Orlando. It’s been raining all week and Tiffany and I want to get the kids out of the house and off their digital distractions for the day. The Orlando Science Center is a perfect choice! It’s only an hour or so away from where we live, plus it offers fun for everyone and has Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on The Orlando Science Center

Outdoor Things to Do in Florida that Allow Social Distancing

All Photos/Text by Kelsey Walters By now we have all heard the reccomendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and the Florida Department of Health to help tamper the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. These include self-isolation and social distancing. What is Social Distancing? Social distancing refers to the act of making a conscious effort to avoid and reduce human-to-human contact by keeping a reasonable Read More » Continue reading Outdoor Things to Do in Florida that Allow Social Distancing

Color Me Crazy

Crayola Experience – Orlando Photos by Kelsey and Scott Walters My daughter, Avery, is turning two this month, and like many kids, she loves to color. In fact, she’s so obsessed with coloring and art, she rolls out of bed most mornings and asks to color before she even asks for breakfast. Family Things to Do in Central Florida Luckily, nearby Crayola Experience Orlando is Read More » Continue reading Color Me Crazy

Pick Your Pass

Living in Florida, we are all well aware of the plethora of theme parks in our backyard. People travel from all over the world, sometimes spending their life savings, to visit these places on vacation. It baffles me when I come across another Floridian that has never stepped foot in one of our “native” theme parks.  Most, if not all, of the state’s theme parks Read More » Continue reading Pick Your Pass