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Florida Events for June and July 2022

Whatsoever your passion, Florida has something for yous. Hither are just some of the major events scheduled in the Sunshine Land.  Please cheque private websites for more than details.

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NICKELODEON'S TEENAGE  MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: SECRETS OF THE SEWER, at the Miami Children's Museum, transports families to the cloak-and-dagger dwelling house of the offense-fighting heroes to see what really happens in their secret hideaway.
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Fine art OF THE HOLLYWOOD Properties: Movie theater'S Creative LEGACY – This exhibition of original, historic backdrops from the MGM studio - long guarded as special effect secrets - transports viewers into cinematic history and reveals the technical painting and drawing virtuosity of artists created specifically for the camera's middle. Featuring original backdrops from iconic films such equally "The Sound of Music," "Singin' in The Rain," "Ben-Hur," and "North by Northwest," take a step behind the mantle for an American art experience.
When: through Jan. 22
Where: Boca Raton Museum of Fine art, Boca Raton
Web: https://bocamuseum.org/

BLACK THEATRE FRINGE JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS – This iv-day gathering gives people the hazard to run across main-stage works by playwrights in the local Broward Canton arts community. These are never-seen before works by writers at all levels of their careers. There are also main classes featuring playwrights, producers, directors, teaching artists and actors. At that place is as well a parade, featuring food trucks and vendors.
When: June 16-19
Where: Liberia Sankofa Cultural Center, Hollywood, and Florida Children'southward Theatre at Broward College, Davie
Web: eventbrite.com/e/blackness-theatre-fringe-festival-of-soflo-2022-festival-tickets-juneteenth-tickets-248806024517

BRUCE MONROE: Wood AND FIELD OF Lite – Monroe is best known for large scale, immersive outdoor light-based installations.  This site-specific installation showcases his most acclaimed artwork, Field of Light, in 2 iterations across a tropical woods and the banks of a lake. It has more than 6,000 stemmed spheres lit past fiber-eyes.
Monroe's work has appeared in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Guggenheim in New York City and the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England.
When: Now through June 26 on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Where: Pinecrest Gardens, Pinecrest
Web: pinecrestgardens.org/fine-fine art/bruce-munro-forest-and-field-of-light-2076

I LOVE STOCK ISLAND FESTIVAL – Correct earlier you get to Key Due west, you have to go through Stock Island, a community that tends to be residential in character with a year-circular population. It is home to a thriving artist community and lots of friendly folks. Yous might want to put this 5-day festival on your to-run across list. Hither are some of the events: a food truck tour, "dive-in" flick (scout while soaking or floating in a pool), an art stroll open house, a sense of taste of Stock Isle food tour, a farmers market, lots of live music, a Stock Island history tour, an authentic Cuban pig roast and beach party, a family unit day (with archery, horse shoes face painting, animate being feeding and a picnic tiffin), a Father's Day fish fry and embankment political party and a Begetter's Solar day fishing derby.
When: June 15-19
Where: Various locations in Stock Isle and some in Key West
Spider web: ilovestockisland.org

THE DINNER DETECTIVE – Bask a yummy dinner and beingness a role of the bear witness. Throughout the night, a "murder" will occur, subconscious clues will be revealed and everyone present will endeavour to crevice the instance. A prize bundle will exist awarded to the Top Sleuth who gives the best respond before the killer is unmasked. Only beware – the criminal is lurking somewhere in the room and y'all just might wind upward being a prime suspect. Notes: Prop guns, loud fake gunshots and brusque lighting blackouts are used as part of the functioning. You must beat least fifteen years erstwhile to attend.
When: Select Sabbatum nights from now through Dec. 17
Where: The Hilton Garden Inn, Fort Myers
Web: thedinnerdetective.com/fort-myers/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes/

LGBTQ PRIDE Month EVENTS – The Stonewall Riots, also called the Stonewall Insurgence, began in the early hours of June 28, 1969, when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Hamlet in New York Metropolis. The raid sparked a anarchism among bar patrons and neighborhood residents as police hauled employees and patrons out of the bar, leading to vi days of protests and violent clashes with police force enforcement. In recognitions of that, June has been designated LGBTQ Pride Calendar month. Here are some of the events in South Florida:

• Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Street festival & Parade –It's a ane-solar day blast with alive music, a market place featuring vendors selling arts & crafts, food trucks and a Kids Zone. The highlight of the event, of form, is the bladder-laden parade in the evening.
        When: June 18
        Where: Downtown Wilton Manors
        Web: wiltonmanorsstonewall.com

MANGO FEST KEY Westward – Mango fans, head south! All things mango will be celebrated at this 5-24-hour interval issue. Find out all the things you tin can do with a mango. There will be culinary and cocktail demos galore. The highlight of the gathering is the Vendors Hamlet on Saturday, featuring mango trees for sale, arts & crafts, a farmers' marketplace and lots of activities for kids. The finale is the Mango Brunch on Sunday. In that location is besides a mango photo contest.
When: June 23-26
Where: Diverse locations in Key West.
Web: mangofestkeywest.com

CAPTIVAVILLE SONGWRITERS WEEKEND – It will be 72 hours of dominicus, fun, live music and i of the biggest pool parties of the year on Captiva Island. In the past, the music tended to exist generally country, but as of press time there were no details on the number of bands or what kind of music will exist featured this year. Check the web site below closer to the event for more details.
When: June 17-19
Where: 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa, Captiva Isle
Web: tween-waters.com/captivaville/

FLORIDA ATLANTIC University'South Big Summertime – 2 plays and a large ring concert volition be presented at the Boca Raton Higher'due south Festival Repertory Theatre this summer. The plays are Neil Simon's classic "Brighton Embankment Memoirs" (ready in 1939 and centered on the malaise of growing up, as it follows a fifteen-year-one-time boy as he navigates the waters of adolescence) and the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical "Hire" (a rock retelling of the opera "La Bohme). The big ring concert will feature the Florida Symphony Jazz Orchestra, a professional ensemble-in-residence at FAU. The band will present an evening of hits from the '30s, '40s and '50s, including songs by Count Basie, Knuckles Ellington, Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman.
When & Where: June 10-25 for "Brighton Beach Memoirs" and July 15-31 for "Rent," both at the Marleen Forkas Studio One Theatre, and July 16-17 at the Kaye Auditorium of the Student Matrimony for the concert.
Spider web: fau.edu/artsandletters/festivalrep/

COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS SWIM AROUND KEY WEST – If you are upwards for an athletic-blazon vacation, you might want to attempt the 12.five-mile swim around Fundamental Due west. The Atlantic Ocean water is pristine and you lot tin can see fish, coral and mayhap even some turtles if you expect close enough. Dolphins may even try to join in, as well. If yous don't want to swim that many miles, at that place are smaller races – half-dozen.i miles, 2 miles, 1 mile and  800 yards.
When: June 18
Where: Starting and catastrophe at Smathers Beach, Key W
Spider web: world wide web.swimaroundkeywest.org

THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP – The resurrection of an Egyptian princess, vampire attacks and werewolf sightings are a part of this parody of gothic romance and horror films. Two actors and lightning-fast costume changes are the stars of the bear witness. You'll go out thinking that camp has truly been elevated to an art form.
When: June 9-July 22
Where: Island City Stage, Wilton Manors
Web: https://islandcitystage.org/the-mystery-of-irma-vep/

NICKELODEON'S TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: SECRETS OF THE SEWER – If you have youngsters who haven't even so been to the excellent Miami Children's Museum, this would exist the perfect time to go. Families will be transported to the underground home of the criminal offense-fighting heroes to see what really happens in their secret hideaway. Turtles brothers Leonardo (the tactical, mettlesome leader in blue), Michelangelo (the gratuitous-spirited jokester in orangish), Raphael (the aggressive tough guy in red), and Donatello (the scientist and technological genius in majestic) invite families to their New York City sewer lair to train together and larn about the Turtles' comedic, proficient strategies. Through squad-building challenges, collaborative games and listen-teasing puzzles, attendees will learn skills to assistance them successfully work together. Hither are a few examples: Build a "bridge" together and think creatively as a team to overcome challenges, assemble two electric circuit puzzles by taking one apart to build another, program alee and use patience to navigate the rope maze, practice ninja speed and slicing skills while playing a dexterity-based computer game. Do your balance on skateboards and create a sewer piping together and run into where it goes.
When: Now through Sept. 11
Where: Miami Children's Museum, MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island, Miami
Spider web: miamichildrensmuseum.org

ROLLING LOUD MUSIC FESTIVAL – Loud will definitely be the operative give-and-take for this three-solar day rap-a-thon, now in its seventh year. The headliner is Ye, formerly known equally Kanye Westward. He may take shortened his name, merely not the entertainment chops. Kendrick Lamar and Future are as well headliners and other performers include Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Iii Six Mafia, Saweetie, Urban center Girls, Lil Baby, Gunna, Kodack Blackness and Da Baby. In all, shut to 120 acts will perform.
When: July 22-24
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
Spider web: rollingloud.com/miami2022

S FLORIDA Hazard Pass – This volition enable you to have unlimited admissions to iv amazing and popular attractions in Broward Canton – Butterfly World, Flamingo Gardens, the Museum of Discovery and Science and the Sawgrass Recreation Center. The pass for people xiii and over is $50 and for people under 13 the price is $twoscore.
When: Now through Sept. 30
Where: The four attractions mentioned above.
Spider web: southfloridaadventurepass.com/

SPACE ADVENTURE – This showroom covers 30,000 foursquare anxiety and brings together more than than 300 original NASA items that were part of a series of space missions in the 1960s. You'll meet a huge gallery of loftier-quality photos and videos, rockets, computers and space suits. Some of the objects made the trip to the moon. There is a Lunar expanse with a life-sized Lunar Module and Lunar Rover, an Apollo mission control middle and an immersive room a simulating a departure to the moon.
When: July seven-Sept. xv
Where: Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Miami
Web: spaceadventure.usa

SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE EXHIBITION – This gratuitous-with-museum special showroom features original manuscripts and menses artifacts, investigative tools used by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's intrepid late-1890s London detective and interactive crime-solving opportunities. Y'all'll learn how Holmes, a scientist ahead of his time, used seemingly trivial observations to solve mysterious crimes. Pop culture enthusiasts volition enjoy the showroom's final gallery, featuring all things "Sherlockian," including carte games, comics, magazines, radio scripts and picture and television prove props.
When: At present through Sept.5
Where: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Scientific discipline, Miami
Web: frostscience.org/exhibition/sherlock-holmes/

HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY –TheNew York Postchosen this musical "…the best example of a musician'south bio ever put on stage." It follows Williams' ascension from his beginnings on the Louisiana hayride to his triumphs at the Chiliad Ole Opry to his eventual self-devastation and death at the age of 29. Information technology includes classics like "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry," "Move It on Over," "Your Cheatin' Heart," "Jambalaya,"  "Mind Your Own Business," "Lovesick Blues," "I Tin't Help It (If I'g Still in Love with You" and "Hey, Good Lookin'."
When:July 13-31, Wednesdays through Sundays
Where:Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables
Web:actorsplayhouse.org/mainstage/

Fine art IN THE GARDEN – Stroll around a cute garden'due south boardwalks and pathways and in addition to colorful native plants, birds and collywobbles you will notice sculptures by local artists. They are earth-friendly, created out of recycled, repurposed and natural materials.
When:Now through July 31.
Where:Cardinal West Tropical Forest
Web: keywest.garden

GO Fourth, FLORIDA! – No affair where you are in Florida, y'all volition be able to find a great fireworks prove and other fabulous Independence Mean solar day festivities on July 4^th, as nosotros celebrate the 246^th birthday of our great nation. Merely use Google for any city and you'll be all set. All of u.s. at VisitFlorida.com wish all of you and yours a happy and rubber Fourth of July.

HEMINGWAY DAYS – Hooray! It is back to its old cocky this year. The annual Papa-fest features readings, a museum exhibit of rare Ernest Hemingway memorabilia, a zany "Running of the Bulls," a three-day marlin tournament, a short story competition, street off-white, a party commemorating his July 21^st altogether, a 5-One thousand run, a museum exhibit of rare Hemingway memorabilia, a paddleboard race and, of form, the famous Await-Akin Competition.
When: July xix-24
Where: Diverse locations in Key Westward, but the Look-Alike competition and the "Running of the Bulls" will be at Sloppy Joe's Bar
Web: fla-keys.com/hemingway-days/

UNDERWATER MUSIC FESTIVAL – Be amongst the hundreds of divers and snorkelers who go deep each year at this quirky concert that emphasizes reef preservation and also is a whole lot of fun. Classic stone is piped in underwater via speakers suspended from boats hovering above the third largest reef in the world. Contact whatever of the local swoop shops to reserve a spot on their vessels and enjoy their costume parties.
When: July 8-9
Where: Looe Key Reef (near six miles due south of Big Pine Cardinal)
Web: fla-keys.com/calendar/all/florida-keys/202107/

BUGFEST By-THE-Bounding main – Win big bucks by catching large bugs – as in lobsters. It's timed to coincide with Florida's lobster mini-season. The limit is a fabulous 12 bugs per 24-hour interval and nighttime-diving is permitted. Too included: bug hunting seminars, underwater photo and video contests and a lobster cook-off.
When: July 26-xxx
Where: Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Web: discoverlbts.com/bugfest/

KEY LIME FESTIVAL – This almanac affair is a mega-celebration of Florida's official land pie. If yous recollect you can devour a 9-inch pie faster than anyone else, brand sure to enter the always hilarious pie-eating contest. Other events include: The Primal Lime Kick-Off (sip champagne on the veranda of the 1869 mansion where cardinal lime pie was first created), the Central Lime Sip & Stroll (sample fundamental-lime infused drinks from 10 confined and vote for your favorite), the Key Lime Pie Hop (sample five different variations of pie), a Key Lime Scavenger Hunt and the zany Key Lime Pie Drib. There is too a fireworks brandish on July 4^thursday.
When: June xxx-July 4
Where: Various locations in Primal West
Web: keylimefestival.com

PALM Beach SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL -- SHAKESPEARE BY THE Sea – The Bard's Richard II gets the majestic handling this year as the festival will continue to use ii outdoor locations. Bring your beach chair, coating and picnic basket, or enjoy fare from numerous food trucks. Note: It'due south officially free, only a donation of $5 per person is suggested.
When & Where: July seven-17 at Carlin Park in Jupiter and July 21-24 in Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach.
Web: pbshakespeare.org

MIAMI SALSA CONGRESS – This five-solar day festival features a unique gathering of the world'southward top Salsa talent including local and international touring artists, laurels-winning dancers, world-grade trip the light fantastic instructors, superlative manufacture DJs and keen Latin bands. It is recognized as ane of the largest festivals of its kind. There will be pool parties, pre-consequence parties, nightly dance parties, evening galas, dance workshops, concerts, showcases and activities for kids.
When: July 20-25
Where: Eden Roc Nobu Hotel, Miami Beach
Web: miamisalsacongress.com

Key WEST MERMAID FESTIVAL – Attend the Mermaid Festival Parade! Have breakfast with mermaids! Encounter and greet mermaids! Swim with Mermaids! It's an all-ages mermaid-a-thon, with the exception of the adults-only underwater Ocean Blue political party.
When: July ane-5
Where: Various locations in Key West
Web: keywestmermaidfestival.com

OOLITE ARTS EXHIBITS – Art Center/S Florida was created in 1984 but has inverse its proper noun to Oolite Arts to reverberate its roots and mission. Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed past shells, corals and other organic material coming together. It is the boulder of Miami, a fundamental part of its ecosystem. And, Oolite arts wants to exist the boulder of the visual arts in Miami, composed of residents, alumnae, curators and visitors. Two summer exhibits have opened with all this in heed: At the Edge, which features all female person artists who use abstraction equally a means to investigate and claiming the boundaries of fabric, procedure and the surroundings, and Lean-to, which displays work by 2022 artists-in-residence. The fine art is inspired by the architectural form of a lean-to.
When: At present through Sept. 11 for both exhibits
Where: Oolite Arts, Miami Embankment
Web: oolitearts.org

MANGO FESTIVAL – The mango is known equally "The King of Fruits" and this fest pays tribute to His Majesty with fun for the whole family. Included are: cooking demos and mango tastings, specialty mango smoothies and cocktails, the signature mango brunch, a wide variety of mangos for purchase, food vendors with mango-inspired menus, mango lectures, mango tree sales, lawn games and live music.
When: July 9-10
Where: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Coral Gables
Web: fairchildgarden.org

MIAMI SPA MONTHS – Summer is here and it is starting to get hot. So, chill out indoors and pamper yourself at some of Miami's world-famous luxury spas at disbelieve prices.
When: July and August
Where: Diverse luxury spas throughout Miami-Dade Canton.
Web: miamispamonth.com

FLORIDA KEYS Brew-BQ – Welcome the new child on the cake of July's impressive Keys festival lineup, as this is the inaugural edition of this event. In addition to the yummy bbq, there will be lots of craft beers to wash it down. There will also be a bbq cooking contest (amateurs only) with prizes, vendors, alive music and activities for kids.
When: July 16-17
Where: Marathon Customs Park, Marathon
Web: keysbrewbq.com

MIAMI SWIM Week – There will exist four days of ultra-hip in-person rail shows featuring the latest in swim adapt and resort fashions by both star designers and upwardly-and-comers from all effectually the world. It's great for celebrity-watching, too, as this issue always attracts a lot of A-listers.
When: July 13-17
Where: Faena Forum in the Faena Hotel and other locations, Miami Beach
Web: MiamiSwimWeek.com

AVRON B. FOGELMAN SPORTS HISTORY MUSEUM – Subsequently being closed more than than a yr due to Covid-19, it is open again. The 3,500 square-foot exhibit holds 1,200 pieces of sports memorabilia valued at about $10,000,000. Information technology is widely recognized every bit i of the largest private sports collections owned past a individual individual. Highlights include: The 13 original rules of basketball by James Naismith, Babe Ruth's uniform pants worn on his beginning day as a New York Yankee in 1921, Joe DiMaggio's 1936 uniform, Roger Maris'southward uniform worn in 1961 when he broke the single-season habitation run record, Hank Aaron's compatible from 1974 when he bankrupt the career home run tape, the final cleats worn by football legend Jim Thorpe, a football game signed by the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins, the 1969 Ryder Cup Trophy and the 1985 Kansas Urban center Royals Earth Series Bays (Fogelman once owned the Royals).
When:Now and ongoing
Where:Florida Atlantic University campus, Boca Raton
Web:fau.edu/artsandletters/fogelman-sports-museum/

HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD –That's Hollywood, Florida, non Tinsel Town. This friendly city nestled nigh halfway betwixt Fort Lauderdale and Miami has two monthly events that are worthy of your attention: theDowntown Artwalkand theDream Auto Classic. The old presents a landscape bout and the Hollywood Artisan Market, which features popular-upwards shops, creative person showcases and vintage shopping. The latter features dozens – up to 85 – of hot rods, custom cars and trucks, modern beauties and classics.
When:Respectively, third Saturday and kickoff Sunday of each month.
Where:downtown Hollywood
Spider web:hollywoodfl.org

SHARK CON, a fun, interactive and educational two-day outcome returns to Tampa with an even bigger and ameliorate lineup of speakers and stations devoted to ocean life conservation, marine enquiry and advocacy.
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ST. PETE PRIDE – Over a 20-year-long span, St. Pete Pride has grown from a small street parade to one of Florida's biggest month-long celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community. Beginning with a kick-off party on June 1, the month'south festivities include karaoke parties, an exclusive museum reception, musical acts, comedy shows, LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Day and a new Shades of Pride event honoring diversity and minorities within the community. On the final weekend of the calendar month, enjoy a special Friday concert, a colorful Saturday parade that draws tens of thousands to the streets and a Lord's day vendor "carnival" in St. Pete's Grand Central District.
When: Throughout June
Where: Various locations, St. Petersburg
Spider web: https://world wide web.stpetepride.org/

Torso Heed SPIRIT Commemoration – This one-of-a-kind holistic living festival brings the latest and greatest in alternative wellness practices, products and ideologies, too as psychics, mediums and spiritual teachers to help guide those seeking a holistic approach to wellness and life goals. For a $12 admission, attend a whole weekend of seminars on topics such every bit animal communication, healing meditation, tarot readings, diet, herbal medicine, financial health and relationships. Guests can also shop for crystals, essential oils, books, wear and other practiced-for-the-soul gifts.
When: June 18-19
Where: Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa
Web: https://www.bmse.net/event/eventhome.php?eid=393

MID-FLORIDA JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL – Honoring Juneteenth Independence Day, this fest brings the noise with R&B artist Jacquees, neo-soul musician Chico Debarge and others, as well as DJs and Caribbean area performances. The afternoon and evening commemoration besides features succulent food trucks, arts and crafts vendors selling accessories, clothing, jewelry and décor, and a special kids "entrepreneur zone" for easily-on activities and other fun.
When: June 18
Where: Apopka Amphitheater, Apopka
Web: https://www.facebook.com/midfloridajuneteenthfestival2022/

SARASOTA MUSIC FESTIVAL – Bringing alive performances dorsum to the stage, the Sarasota Music Festival is returning for three weeks of internationally recognized guest artists and musicians for what has become known as ane of the finest classical-music events in the nation. At this festival, the public gets to enjoy a rare glimpse of these superlative artists and rising stars rehearsing and playing together, too as hearing lectures and learning more about orchestra life and the role of each musician and instrument.
When: Several dates between June 6-June 25
Where: Beatrice Friedman Symphony Centre, Sarasota
Web: https://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/festival

DOWNTOWN DUNEDIN Craft FESTIVAL – Set in one of Pinellas County's most walkable towns, this outdoor fest has been an arts and crafts lover's delight for nearly two decades. Peruse thousands of memorable, one-of-a-kind items such as middle-popping jewelry, functional pottery, funky clothing, fun hair accessories, ceramic planters, and other cool gifts and treats, plus a dark-green market with fresh produce and plants. Downtown Dunedin is a favorite location for fairs and markets, with lots of sidewalk cafes, breweries, gift shops and restaurants on and around Main Street.
When: June 25-26
Where: Master Street, downtown Dunedin
Web: https://www.artfestival.com/festivals/downtown-dunedin-arts and crafts-festival-june

CULTUREFEST ORLANDO – Bringing art, music, trip the light fantastic toe, food and community together as one big commemoration of each other'southward cultures and differences, CultureFest returns to Festival Park for its 2d year. Dozens of singers, rappers, dancers and bands bring their best stuff to the stages while food truck vendors serve BBQ, indigenous dishes, vegan nutrient and sweet treats. Several local and regional artists have their paintings, photography and wearable works on display and for sale, and local vendors volition accept giveaways and free swag for those passing through the park.
When: June 18
Where: Festival Park, Orlando
Web: https://www.weareculturefest.com/

TAMPA THEATRE Summertime CLASSICS MOVIE SERIES – If you're looking for a cool, dark escape from the summer oestrus, head to the beautiful and iconic Tampa Theatre, a historic landmark which begins its Summer Classics series the showtime weekend of June. Revisit old scenes you lot forgot, silently recite your favorite lines while yous munch on popcorn and reminisce with old favorites such as "In the Estrus of the Night," "Stand By Me," "Lurid Fiction," "Blazing Saddles" and a sing-forth version of "West Side Story."
When: Sundays in June through August
Where: Tampa Theatre, downtown Tampa
Web: http://tampatheatre.org/flick-categories/summer-classics/

CALADIUM FESTIVAL – Celebrate Florida's natural and colorful beauty and support local farming at this 3-day fest honoring Lake Placid's beloved caladium plant. Accept a double-decker tour of the vibrant fields, learn about Florida's grape industry and wineries, purchase some unique plants and crafts and bank check out the floral arrangement and art competitions. This year's fest also features a Saturday auto and bike show filled with antique vehicles and classic motorcycles.
When: July 29-31
Where: Stuart Park, Lake Placid
Web: https://www.caladiumfestival.org/

EPCOT INTERNATIONAL Food & WINE FESTIVAL – I of EPCOT'southward biggest draws, the Food & Wine Festival kicks off in July for a four-calendar month celebration of gourmet dishes and desserts from around the worlds, besides equally every type of libation from French vino to Belgian beer to hot Japanese sake. Visit the park for the rides and attractions, and linger for the around-the-earth flavors and aromas that highlight various customs and cultures to adapt each palate.
When: July 14-November. nineteen
Where: EPCOT, Lake Buena Vista
Spider web: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-food-and-wine-festival/

TAMPA BAY COMIC CONVENTION – Avid fans of comic books, video games, cult films and anime fans beloved this almanac event, drawing hundreds in cosplay depicting diverse heroes and villains. Have photos with celebrities such as Dean Cain, William Shatner and Christopher Eccleston, meet your favorite comic book artists, join fan and cosplay meetups, enter a lip sync contest, watch some improv comedy troupes and shop for collectibles, toys, vintage video games and more than.
When: July 29-31
Where: Tampa Bay Convention Center, downtown Tampa
Web: https://tampabaycomicconvention.com/

BOOM BY THE BAY – Stretching miles forth Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard and winding through several waterfront parks, Boom by the Bay is the city's largest iv^th of July fireworks celebration. Beginning mid-day, guests can enjoy a h2o ski show, nutrient trucks, live music, kid zones, a hot dog eating competition, a boat parade, and of course, fireworks starting at sunset. Wear comfortable shoes and walk the whole route, or bring lawn chairs and blankets and claim your viewing spot early.
When: July 4
Where: Downtown Tampa
Web: https://www.tampa.gov/events/boom

ANTIQUE FAIR OF ARCADIA – Over the years, Arcadia has earned a reputation as an antique hunter's heaven, with its tiny downtown packed with shops carrying loftier-quality collectors' items and memorabilia galore. Every fourth Saturday, folks from all over the land and beyond bear witness up in droves to snag amazing finds and catch great deals at the diverse vendors who prepare up tables and tents along the streets. Pro tip: Go there brilliant and early, and don't pass on some of the local cafes and gift shops forth the way.
When: July 23
Where: Downtown Arcadia
Web: http://world wide web.arcadiaflantiques.com/

SARASOTA MYSTIC FAIRE – In its xi^th year, the Sarasota Mystic Faire once once again brings a fascinating array of healers, hard-to-detect products, natural treatments and spiritual lecturers all under 1 roof for a weekend. Visit with psychics, tarot menu and palm readers, mediums and culling health practitioners or shop for a wide variety of gifts and dwelling goods such as crystals, Tibetan bowls, jewelry, article of clothing, books, rugs, sacred art, angel fine art, mandalas and more.
When: July 23-24
Where: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, Sarasota
Web: http://mysticfaires.com/sarasota-mystic-faire.html

THUNDER ON THE RIDGE – Central Florida's largest and most longstanding Independence Day celebrations continues its tradition of bringing Polk and surrounding counties together for a fun-filled evening. Families from all over the area bring blankets and backyard chairs to enjoy an amazing fireworks prove, live music, DJs, food trucks, a splash zone, thou games with cash prizes and a beer garden.
When: July 4
Where: Lake Eva Park, Haines City
Web: https://www.hainescity.com/353/Thunder-on-the-Ridge

THE FANCY FLEA – One of Florida'south coolest summertime vintage markets returns with lots of antique and shabby chic home furnishings, original artwork, retro signage and garden décor, collectibles, jewelry and more. Relish a leisurely shopping weekend in the comfort of an indoor, air-conditioned venue and come away with some one-of-a-kind pieces that make great gifts or special touches to your dwelling or garden. This flea's theme is "Summertime in Paris," bringing a fragile French flair to its goods and wares.
When: July 15-xvi
Where: RP Funding Center, Lakeland
Web: https://world wide web.fancyflea.net/

SHARK CON – This fun, interactive and educational 2-day event returns, promising an even bigger and better lineup of speakers and stations devoted to ocean life conservation, marine research and advancement. Dip your easily in touch tanks and sand pits, try scuba diving or paddleboarding, plunge down a 27-foot shark slide, dig for sharks' teeth and have your photo with mermaids and costumed sharks. Hear from Shark Calendar week, National Geographic, and Animal Planet experts and speakers, or buy a souvenir from more than a hundred vendors selling shark and ocean related trade, jewelry, art, clothing, & collectibles.
When: July 16-17
Where: Florida Land Fairgrounds, Tampa
Spider web: http://shark-con.com/

Absurd Fine art SHOW – When the Florida summer estrus slows down the outdoor festival circuit, the Cool Art Show brings artisans and art fans into the air-conditioned, historic St. Petersburg Coliseum, showcasing sculpture, woodwork, paintings, photography, glass art and other works in a relaxing space. Take your time gazing or shopping while chatting with the artists. New this year will be artist demonstrations by pastel artist, Lorraine Potocki and watercolor creative person Debra Thomas Weible, as well as a kids' fine art activities area.
When: July 23-24
Where: The Coliseum, St. Petersburg
Web: https://pava-artists.org/

City OF INVERNESS PATRIOTIC EVENING – As a pre-July 4^th celebration, this free city-sponsored fest features hot dogs, hamburgers, water ice cream, cold drinks and alive music by Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry and The Bearded Brothers, equally well as kids' games and activities nether the pavilion. The main event is in Liberty Park, merely visitors tin as well bring their blankets and chairs to Wallace Brooks Park or the Depot District to bask the nighttime fireworks.
When: July 3
Where: Festival Park, Orlando
Web: https://www.discovercrystalriverfl.com/events/city-of-inverness-partiotic-evening/

ZEPHYRHILLS SUMMER FEST – Roll up to the beautiful Zephyr Lake early on and pale out a spot to enjoy a twenty-four hours of fun followed by a dazzling, 30-minute fireworks show. The festivities begin at noon with local food trucks, frozen treats, lemonade, funfair nutrient, and live DJ and band performances that'll have you dancing well into the evening. At that place will also exist a kids zone, bounce houses, waterslides, cooling activities and family unit games for all ages.
When: July two
Where: Zephyr Park, Zephyrhills
Web: https://www.facebook.com/events/680398793296331

TAMPA THEATRE SUMMER CLASSICS MOVIE Series – If you're looking for a absurd, nighttime escape from the summer estrus, caput to the beautiful and iconic Tampa Theatre, a celebrated landmark which revives the oldies each yr during its Summertime Classics series. Revisit onetime scenes you lot forgot, silently recite your favorite lines while yous munch on popcorn and reminisce with quondam favorites such every bit "Stand By Me," "Lurid Fiction," "Wizard of Oz," "Blazing Saddles" and a sing-along version of "West Side Story."
When: Sundays in July through August
Where: Tampa Theatre, downtown Tampa
Web: http://tampatheatre.org/movie-categories/summer-classics/

DRIVE-IN MOVIES– Drive-in movie theaters are enjoying a renaissance, catering to those who like to savor the group film-watching experience while also keeping a car's length altitude. The Central Florida region has a number of old fashioned drive-ins showing movies old and new, and patrons wearing masks tin can buy popcorn, soda and Twizzlers at the snack bars. Load upwards the family – some venues even let pets – and check out some of the classics under the stars.
When: Five days a week to daily; bank check hours online
Where: Dade City, Ruskin, Lakeland, Ocala
Web:silvermoondrivein.com and ocaladrivein.info and joylandrivein.com and ruskinfamilydrivein.com

LAKE APOPKA Wild animals DRIVE Sound Tour– Keep your own mini-safari through the restored former subcontract fields of Lake Apopka N Shore, where you'll find lots of native birds, turtles, alligators, bobcats, snakes and other wildlife, besides as spotting rare Florida plant species. The St. Johns River H2o Direction District created a cool sound bout, which you tin access with your mobile device, as you drive along the 11-mile stretch and soak in the scenery and confinement.
When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from sunrise to sunset
Where: Lake Apopka N Shore farmlands, Orangish County
Spider web: sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-apopka/wild animals-bulldoze

LUKAS NURSERY BUTTERFLY Encounter –This year-round butterfly and bird solarium is a fun and memorable experience for kids and adults alike, offering upwards-close encounters with stunningly graceful butterflies, chirping finches, Chinese button quail and lots and lots of beautiful plants and flowers. Learn almost butterfly gardening and life cycles from the on-site experts and feed these fluttering friends correct from your fingertips earlier summit flavor ends in late September. Tin't brand the trip? The nursery offers virtual tours via its YouTube channel: youtube.com/lukasnurserybutterflyencounter.
When: Daily
Where: Lukas Plant nursery, Oviedo
Web: lukasnursery.com/butterfly-encounter

RED, WHITE AND BLUES Week is a patriotic trifecta in Pensacola beach: fireworks, fun and flying as the Blue Angels shut out the Fourth of July vacation calendar week with three days of daredevil aerial acrobatics on their domicile turf.
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SUNSHINE STATE GAMES — The Olympic torch might be extinguished for another year, but encounter Sunshine State amateur athletes of all ages and skill levels compete in this multi-sport festival. Whether they're just a weekend warrior or take bigger aspirations for the time to come, the Sunshine State games features 30 different sporting competitions and has been awarding winners for 4 decades. Well-nigh competitions happen in diverse venues throughout the state from belatedly May through the end of June. Make a date to take hold of one of these hot tickets in North Florida: Swimming (June 3-5, Gainesville), Creative Swimming (June 3-5, Lakeland), Pickleball (June 10-12, Green Cove Springs), Canoe/Kayak Marathon (June 12, Middleburg), Taekwondo (June 17-19, Winter Haven) and Fencing (June 25-26, Alachaua).
When: May xx - June 25
Where: various venues
Spider web: https://sunshinestategames.com

WATERMELON FESTS — Enjoy a slice of the sweet life at one of these seed-spitting celebrations.

• 71st Almanac Watermelon Festival (June 17-xviii, Monticello): The annual festival is a culmination of two weeks of events in Monticello including the Watermelon Pageant (June iv), Bed Race (June ten), Pickleball Tournament (June 11), Watermelon Crawl (June 11) and more than. When the large day finally arrives, the party starts with a 5K run before the parade, live amusement, antiquarian machine show and watermelon-themed games. https://world wide web.monticellowatermelonfestival.com
• Panhandle Watermelon Festival (June 24-25, Chipley): Located between Tallahassee and Pensacola, Chipley'southward rolls out the cherry carpet for guests each yr for the city's biggest event, which too is a free live music festival. This year's performers include Shenandoah, Josh Turner, The Thompsons and Billy Dean. Likewise includes a pancake breakfast, Hot Trot, car show, parade, gospel hour and melon auction. https://world wide web.panhandlewatermelon.com
• Clay County Watermelon Fest (June 25-26, Green Cove Springs): Kids will have a smash noshing on water ice-common cold watermelon, participating in wacky watermelon games like a watermelon roll and going on pony rides at this family-friendly party. Besides includes food vendors, a petting zoo, live entertainment, seed spitting contest, whole watermelon for sale and alive entertainment. https://www.claycountyfest.com/WATERMELON-FEST.php

Line-fishing TOURNAMENTS — With the sun in your face, wind in your hair and a little bit of hope that lady luck volition be on your side, one of these fishing tournaments might be calling your proper noun.

• 20th Annual Emerald Declension Blue Marlin Classic (Miramar Beach, June 22-26): The Bluish Marlin Archetype is considered ane of the top x big-coin, off-shore line-fishing tournaments in the world past Marlin magazine. For the 20th almanac event, the big-game fishing tournament is predicted to give most $two million in cash awards. The daily weigh-ins at Baytowne Marina include live music, food and Friday night fireworks. Final year'southward winning catch was a 681-pound Bluish Marlin. world wide web.fishecbc.com

• Bud Light Fishing Rodeo (Pensacola Beach, June 24-27): The prize purse is not rich like with the Blue Marlin Classic, just you're on a boat cruising the gorgeous emerald gulf waters and in that location's minor cash coin available to the tiptop three fish caught in each of the 21 species categories. Payouts increase for the King Mackerel Claiming and InShore Claiming based on the number of boats. There'due south even a Inferior Rodeo with prizes awarded to youths, ages ten & under or ages 10-16, for the top three fish caught in each of the 14 species categories. https://pensacolasports.org/pensacolafishingrodeo

JACKSONVILLE JUNETEENTH Celebration — Jacksonville's inaugural Juneteenth Celebration aims to bring the customs together for a faith-based, family-first day of music and unification. National gospel artists Tasha Cobbs-Leonard, Maranda Curtis, Todd Dulaney and JJ Hairston will headline the issue which also features a lineup of local Jacksonville performers like Henrietta Telfair, the city'due south UNITY Choir, the MVP Band, and  a local youth talent showcase.
When: June 18
Where: Daily's Place, Jacksonville
Spider web: https://world wide web.jacksonvillejuneteenthcelebration.com

ST. AUGUSTINE MUSIC FESTIVAL — Take a break from the seasonal deluge of jazz, funk, blues and state music fests to salute the globe'due south greatest classical composers — Ravel (Allegro for Harp, Flute Clarinet and String Quartet), Debussy (Dances for Harp and String Orchestra), Franz Liszt (Malediction for Piano and String Orchestra), Mozart (Quintet in C), Bach (Orchestral Suite No. two), Beethoven (Ah! Perfido) and many more — at this free classical music festival. This year, the festival will hold a special Juneteenth Commemoration the weekend before featuring pianist Terrence Wilson.
When: June 18-19, June 23-25, June xxx - July 2
Where: St. Augustine
Web: https://www.staugustinemusicfestival.org

JAWS OF THE Bounding main — If you're lucky, y'all might score a shark tooth to take home as a memento of your day. If non, you'll still finish the walk with enough shark facts and tidbits to fill a Jeopardy category. The hourlong interactive guided beach walk will include a discussion on shark biology, mutual sharks in the waters of Northeast Florida, local shark inquiry and info on human and shark encounters. Although the event is free, advance registration is required.
When: June 30
Where: Mussallem Beachfront Park, St. Augustine
Spider web: https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog

MARINELAND DOLPHIN Gamble Summertime CAMPS — Exist the coolest parent in the neighborhood when you volume your youth in one of Marineland's five-day summer camps. The oceanarium, which focuses on conservation and creating ane-of-a-kind human and dolphin encounters, offers ii unlike camps: Seaside Eco-Adventures or Due south.Due east.A. Camp (for ages vii-nine or ten-12) or Education Ecology Didactics in Nature or T.E.Eastward.N Camp (ages xiii-17). Due south.E.A. campers will experience a week of exploring the beaches and intracoastal hammock ecosystems, participating in conservation projects, science experiments and animal observations. T.E.E.N. campers will kayak the Intracoastal Waterway, comport lab experiments and perform mock field work. All campers will participate in an in-h2o come across with one of the centre'south bottlenose dolphins.
When: through July 31
Where: Marineland Dolphin Adventure, St. Augustine
Spider web: https://marineland.net/summertime-camps

LET'S SHELL-EBRATE — Florida'southward beaches and coastal habitats play a pivotal part in the life cycle of body of water turtles starting at birth. Larn more about how you can protect and preserve our shoreline for the species at i of these events.

• Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Festival (July iii, Port St. Joe): The sixth annual fest includes educational turtle talks, affect tanks, conservation booths, live music, food vendors and kids activities. https://world wide web.visitgulf.com/event/sixth-almanac-forgotten-coast-body of water-turtle-festival/443
• Trash Bash (July 30, Navarre Embankment): Assist protect the sea turtle'due south nesting habitat by attending a 1-day embankment cleanup with members of the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Eye. Held on the terminal Saturday of the month, volunteers take annually removed more than 1,000 pounds of debris from a four.five-mile stretch of embankment. www.navarrebeachseaturtles.org

Real.FUN.FOURTH — Celebrate Independence Day past oohing and ahhing at the magic of the largest beachfront fireworks display on the Gulf Coast. The celebration features three consecutive nights of boom and boom starting with the Low-cal Up The Bay Fireworks on July 2 in downtown Panama City. The fun continues with Boardwalk Beach Resort'due south fireworks extravaganza on July three, equally well as the Freedom Rocks' fireworks testify at Treasure Island Marina. It culminates with the Star Spangled Spectacular where fireworks are shot into the sky from both the Russell-Fields City Pier and the Yard.B. Miller County Pier. Local radio stations will offer a simulcast of music choreographed to match the Freedom Rocks and the Star Spangled Spectacular.
When: July ii-four
Where: Panama Metropolis and Panama City Embankment
Web: https://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/events/holiday-events/realfunfourth

ALL FIRED UP! — Feel Independence Solar day with "Real Florida" hospitality in one of the country's small northern communities. These family-friendly events usually take place in a community park, riverfront or celebrated downtown. Here's a quick roundup to help you programme your day trip.

• Independence Eve Celebration (July 3, Apalachicola): Recognized equally one of the top fireworks events in the Sunshine State, the daylong festivities include alive music, food trucks, a veterans' tribute and fireworks show along the Apalachicola River. While waiting for the main event, set up your lawn chairs, kick back and enjoy a show by the Apalachicola Blues Say-so featuring Bernard Simmons. As well includes the 18th annual Ruby, White, and Blue Parade through downtown Apalachicola. https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/apalachicola-primary-streets-independence-eve-fireworks-celebration

• Sopchoppy Fourth of July Celebration (July 4, Sopchoppy): The celebration kicks off with the Neb Stephens Americana Parade through downtown before the festivities motion to Myron B. Hodge City Park forth the Sopchoppy River and concludes with fireworks. Guests volition enjoy alive amusement and music, craft vendors and kids booths. https://www.facebook.com/Sopchoppy4thOfJuly
• Cedar Key Independence Day Fireworks (July 4, Cedar Key): Celebrate the fourth from Cedar Central's repose island locale. Cedar Cardinal is an island paradise located three miles out in the Gulf of Mexico and only has one highway in and out of town that traverses salt marshes and channels. The community is planning to launch its annual celebration from a clomp forth the coast. https://www.facebook.com/CedarKeyWelcomeCenter
• Crimson, White and Deep Blue Celebration (July iv, Amelia Island): Head to northeast Florida for a slightly swanky, still All-American Backyard Party at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. The political party includes live music, family games, fantastic eats like fresh, local seafood and a dessert bar. All guests will have a beachfront, forepart row seat for the fireworks. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rcai-4th-of-july-red-white-and-deep-blue-celebration-tickets-313699432447

SYMPHONY, SPARKS & STARS — Pensacola'southward annual commemoration is a honey letter to our land'due south nativity featuring a performance of patriotic songs by the Pensacola Symphony, the presentation of our colors by the U.S. Marine Corps, a flyover by Navy fighter jets and, of course, fireworks. Guests are welcome to bring chairs, blankets and coolers. At that place volition too exist food and drink vendors.
When: July four
Where: Community Maritime Park, Pensacola
Web: https://world wide web.facebook.com/SymphonySparksAndStars

Ruby, WHITE AND BLUES WEEK — The first calendar week of July is a patriotic trifecta in Pensacola beach: fireworks, fun and flying as the Blue Angels close out the Fourth of July vacation week with three days of daredevil aeriform acrobatics on their habitation turf. Although the annual Pensacola Beach Air Show features other high-flying acts, the Blues' pilots are the stars of the lineup that includes Kevin Coleman, Patty Wagstaff and Gary Ward. Leading into the show are a serial of practices and dress rehearsals leading up to the full show on Sat, July ix.
When: July 6-9
Where: Pensacola Beach
Spider web: http://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happening-blue-angels

BRIDGE OF LIONS 5K RUN — Bask a run through history in the nation'south oldest city. The 38th annual 5K begins at Castillo San Marcos, takes participants over the city'southward celebrated Bridge of Lions before concluding at Oglethorpe Park on Anastasia Isle. Yeah, the idea of voluntarily choosing to run in Florida in July might exist baffling to some, just the race road and race swag brand up for the actress sweat. Later on the race, participants will enjoy snacks, refreshments and more.
When: July 9
Where: St. Augustine
Web: http://world wide web.bridgeoflions5k.com

GREATER JACKSONVILLE KINGFISH TOURNAMENT — Catch your rod and bask one of the coolest outdoor locales in Northeast Florida in July every bit you lot cruise along the declension. More than 300 boats volition participate in the 42nd annual tournament that also features a payout structure for Lady Anglers and an offshore contest for junior anglers. The counterbalance-in each day is the hotspot after a day of fun on the water and includes a food festival, Liar's Tent, boat brandish and Boatique. This twelvemonth, the tournament volition payout more than than $250,000 with the thou prize winner taking abode a Contender 25T with twin 150HP Yamaha Outboards, Ameritrail Trailer and Custom T-Top.
When: July 14-23
Where: Jim King Park & Gunkhole Ramp, Jacksonville
Spider web: https://kingfishtournament.com

WETLANDS NATURE HIKE — Learn the features that make Camp Chowenwaw's ecosystem unique on a guided bout by one of the park'due south naturalists. The park sits on 150 acres where the Black Creek meets the St. Johns River. Yes, information technology's July. Yes, it volition be "warm". Come prepared. Participants should bring h2o and wear airtight-toe shoes. And don't forget the bug spray! The event is gratis, but reservations are required.
When: July 16
Where: Camp Chowenwaw Park, Green Cove Springs
Web: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wetlands-nature-hike-at-army camp-chowenwaw-park-tickets-288828221987

BEER & MUSIC! — Land music and cold beer go together like fine wine and smoothen jazz, making these Canton Music and Craft Beer fests a perfect pairing. Festival goers tin purchase VIP, all-inclusive tickets for both the St. Augustine Country Music Festival and St. Augustine Craft Beer Festival. The music fest includes viii hours of live music featuring acts like Headin' Home Bluegrass and the Hogtown Slayers. The beer fest will characteristic samples of 150 craft beers, 50 fine wines and 25 craft spirits. Also includes a Country Fashion Festival, Kids Fest and Canis familiaris & Pet Festival.
When: July 16
Where: Francis Field, St. Augustine
Web: https://www.staugustinecountryfest.com

Summer Breeze MUSIC FEST — Cross your fingers and hope in that location's a breeze to pair with cool tunes during this quondam-fashioned block party. Each day'due south lineup includes live music, DJ, vendor, nutrient, outdoor activities and more. The music starts each day at 3:30 and ends afterward dark. The Jason Alexander Quartet, Bit Papa Fish, Caribe Groove and the Noel Freidline Quintet are July's artists. August's lineup features an emerging artists showcase, Infinite Key, Special Formula Band and Ritz Voices "Unplugged".
When: July 16, Aug. 6
Where: Ritz Theatre & Museum, Jacksonville
Spider web: https://www.ritzjacksonville.com/events/2022/summertime-cakewalk-music-festival

GHOSTS, MURDERS AND MAYHEM SEGWAY TOUR— Acquire a piffling more about Pensacola'south dark side and the ghosts who wander the urban center's old Red Calorie-free District in one case the moon rises. Guests will aught along the city's streets visiting the site of a street car bombing or the first drive-through funeral home. They'll as well acquire about Seville Quarter's bartending ghost. Tours must exist booked in advance and are express to only 6 guests. Stories told on the tour vary nightly.
When: Daily
Where: Pensacola
Web: emeraldcoasttours.net/segway-tours

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