The first month of 2015 is over and we are heading into February. This means we have 3 Central Florida events for you to check out, a few of which allow you to enjoy the practically perfect weather we've been having here lately. We're pretty sure our friends and family in the north are jealous anytime they take a look at pictures shared on Facebook or Instagram by us Floridians. But these events (and our weather) are just another reason why Florida is one of the best places to call home.
Watch E.T. phone home at the new Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Kissimmee Utility Authority and the City of Kissimmee partner together on the first Friday of every month to host a Movie in the Park extravaganza that features free admission, popcorn, trivia contests, prize giveaways and the showing of a different movie on a massive 14-foot LED screen for the community. This month, they have chosen the 1982 sci-fi family blockbuster film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The activities will begin at 6 pm on Friday, February 6th with the movie starting at 7 pm. They suggest you bring blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic dinner (oh, and of course, your favorite people to spend the evening with)!
Dust off your cowboy boots for the 134th Silver Spurs Rodeo
If you live in Osceola County, or the surrounding area, this event may be of no surprise to you. Taking place twice a year since 1944, rodeo weekend is one the whole county gets involved in (including the schools with kids getting Rodeo Day off in lieu of Presidents Day every February). The Silver Spurs Rodeo is the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi and is annually ranked among the top 50 events sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA). While here you can catch bull riding, barrel racing and team roping (just to name a few of the most anticipated events) and don't forget about the annual Osceola County Fair and Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show that runs alongside the rodeo events. The fun begins Saturday February 14th and continues the weekend of February 20th through the 22nd.
12th Annual Dark Sky Festival at Harmony
The community of Harmony (a great place to call home) takes pride in hosting their annual Dark Sky Festival. This family friendly event is an educational festival set with the purpose of exposing the general public to the marvels of astronomy and the importance of protecting dark skies – not just for astronomy purposes, but also for the value the darkness provides to area wildlife (something that is abundant in the community of Harmony). This event features a telescope zone with over 50 telescopes set up for public viewing, planetarium shows, NASA interactive exhibits, food and more. This event will take place on Saturday, February 28th from 5 pm to 10 pm.
