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 State Event Calendar July 12-16, Zoo Summer Camp For a wild time, send your kids to Zoocamp--a week-long day camp filled with explorations developed to teach children about wildlife and conservation. For information call: (850)932-2229 [Return to top] July 16-18, Annual Everglades Music & Crafts Festival This festival not only focuses on the many facets of Native American Heritage, but comes complete with an international array of arts & crafts, music and food celebrating the many ethnic cultures of Greater Miami and the beaches. Experience alligator wrestling, airboat rides and more, all in the unique setting of the Miccosukee Indian Village, 30 miles west of Miami on S.W. 8th Street. For information call: (305)223-8380 [Return to top] July 26-30, Junior Zoo Keepers Camp This program allows participants ages 12-15 the chance to get hands-on experience as a zookeeper. Each is paired with a zookeeper and rotates through the various animal care departments. For information call: (850)932-2229 [Return to top] August 14, Bon Festival At the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. A special evening with floating lanterns and fireworks marks Obon, the Japanese holiday honoring deceased ancestors. Shop stalls, food booths and a variety of Japanese games and amusements, including Japanese folk dances and taiko drum performances, entertain visitors of all ages. For information call: (561)495-0233 [Return to top] August 21-22, Caribbean Carnival Rhythms of reggae, calypso and soca fill the air during the West Indian-inspired weekend, featuring a lively parade, village of ethnic foods, crafts and J'Ouvert--the celebration at dawn. For information call: (850)878-2198 [Return to top] August 28-29, Children's Expo Held annually in the Daytona Beach Ocean Center, this event features interactive displays, exhibits & activities especially for kids of all ages. Including safety programs, face painting, rides & entertainment. For information call: (800)854-1234 [Return to top] September 4, Englewood Chamber of Commerce Flavor Festival All are invited to a wonderful food festival for families. Entertainment, activities for kids. Local restaurants provide a "taste" of everything under the sun. For information call: (941)474-5511 [Return to top] September 10-12, Days in Spain/Founder's Day Celebration A fiesta reminiscent of the "Days in Spain" with activities at the Mission of Nombre de Dios celebrating the first Catholic Mass. Encampments on the Mission Grounds. Spanish Fiesta with entertainment, games, music, food and arts & crafts in the Plaza area downtown and at the Special Events Field adjacent to the Visitor Information Center. For information call: (904)825-1010 [Return to top] September 12, Taste the Cape Held in cooperation with Cape Coral Parks & Recreation, about 30 restaurants participate, as well as beer and soda vendors. Entertainment will include three bands. There will be children's activities, and a combination ticket for entrance to the water park and the "taste" for $10 is available. For information call: (941)549-6900 [Return to top] September 17-19, Festa Italiano Festival, rides for the kids, food and entertainment at the Italian American Club. For information call: (904)445-1893 [Return to top] September 26-27, Native American Heritage Festival Canoe sculpting, roof thatching, native arts & crafts and traditional Indian games give exposure to lifestyles & traditions of several area tribes. For information call: (850)575-8684 [Return to top] October, Fifth Avenue Oktoberfest Live performers, jugglers, face painting, carnival rides for the kids, dancers and German oompah bands are part of this festival. For information call: (941)435-3742 [Return to top] October 1-31, 24th Annual Hispanic Festival Various cultural, educational & special events. Celebrate the important contributions made by Hispanics to the cultural & economic development of the United States. Various locations. For information call: (305)541-5023 [Return to top] October 7-10, Space Coast Oktoberfest Features German food, beer and entertainment. Held at Wickham Park Pavilion. For information call: (407)633-4028 [Return to top] October 9-10, Miami Carnival '99 At the Opa-Locka Airport, celebrate the melting pot of cultures in Greater Miami and the beaches with this two-day Carnival extravaganza, featuring the Ole Mas Party & competition, Kiddies Carnival, Panorama '98 steel band concert, Kings, Queens & individual Costume competition. J'Ouvert & Steel Band Bomb Competition, and Grand Parade of the bands & superstars. For information call: (305)653-1877 [Return to top] October 15-16, Alligator Fest 99 Our Alligator Fest will bring to life memories of those by-gone days through its authentic Living History Seminole Village. Native Americans will present programs on native dance, music, life skills and storytelling. Live alligator and cougar shows and a panther presentation are a part of the program For information call: (904)758-1312 [Return to top] October 22-24, Oktoberfest '99 Palm Beach County's original Oktoberfest, three bands from Germany, special ethnic entertainment, authentic German food, imported keg beer, a carnival for children and adults, arts & crafts booths and much more. For more information call: (561)967-1836 [Return to top] October 30, Guavaween Latin-style Halloween celebration featuring family activities & entertainment during the day and a parade and street party at night in Ybor City. For information call: (813)621-7121 [Return to top] October 30, Kid's Festival The Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department along with the Cape Coral Kiwanis will hold an outdoor festival focusing on children's health and education with a Halloween theme. Food, music, entertainment, safety issues, child assistance program and safe trick or treat will be featured. For information call: (941)574-0801 [Return to top] October 31, The 5th Annual Great Pumpkin Escape Spooky, great way for children to spend trick-or-treating in a safe, secure environment. Games, booths & entertainment make Halloween even more eventful. An alternative to the traditional neighborhood trick-or-treating. For information call: (904)964-4420 [Return to top] November 3-7, Cuban American Heritage Festival Five-day celebration of Cuban-American History and culture. Events include Cuban heritage trail tours, Cuba Libre Party, fishing tournament, exhibit at the San Carlos Institute and all-day fiesta at Mallory Square. For information call: (305)295-9665 [Return to top] November 6-7, 22nd Annual Fall Country Jamboree at the Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts. A two-day celebration of Florida pioneer life. More than 100 demonstrating artisans and craftsmen, antique automobiles, model railroads and activities including spinning, weaving, quilting, indigo dyeing & cane grinding. Continuous folk entertainment on three stages, music workshops, children's performances and hand-craft area. For information call: (904)749-2959 [Return to top] November 13-14, 12th Annual Harvest Fest A celebration of Delray's agricultural heritage featuring arts, crafts, children's activities, entertainment, food & more. For information call: (561)279-1380 [Return to top] November 20-21, Fall Festival of the Arts Showcasing the works of more than 200 artists. The DeLand Fall Festival of the arts is held in the heart of the shopping district of historic downtown DeLand. More than $20,000 in prize money is awarded during this two-day juried event. Artist demonstrations, a youth art exhibit, children's "hands on" workshops, specialty food courts and entertainment enhance the art show. For information call: (904)738-0649 [Return to top] November 29, Fiesta In The Park Arts and Crafts Festival, Live entertainment. Country and Western Band. Games for kids. Great food! Begins at 9 AM. All day. For information call: (352)498-7159 [Return to top] December 3, Winter Wonderland A family festival complete with 10 tons of snow brought in for the kids. Features two snow mountains; a "bunny" sized hill and a larger one for the bigger kids to slide down. Kids craft fair. Lighted boat parade down the Manatee River. Food and entertainment also available. For information call: (941)708-6200 [Return to top] December 4-11, 19th Annual Downtown New Port Richey Holiday Festival and Parade At Sims Park & downtown New Port Richey. A downtown carnival, the lighting of Christmas Card Lane, a Christmas craft show, Santa's workshop and a lighted evening parade make this an annual favorite. For information call: (727)842-7651 [Return to top] December 11, 5th Annual Christmas Under the Palms Arts and crafts, entertainment for children. For information call: (904)423-8478 [Return to top] December 31, 11th Annual BellSouth Big Orange New Year's Eve Celebration The largest New Year's Eve event south of Times' Square features musical entertainment, family activities, a variety of ethnic foods, a laser and fireworks extravaganza and the 400-foot ascent of the 35-foot neon Big Orange to the top of the Hotel Inter-Continental. For information call: (305)358-7550 [Return to top] December 31, Millennium ""Y2K"" New Year's Eve Celebration Family celebration to bring in the millennium. Games, battle of bands, entertainment, food and lots of fun. For information call: (352)754-4031 [Return to top] |
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