H AV E SPRUNG In part two of our spring-cation series, we take a look at the upcoming events, new attractions and outdoor activities that you can participate in right here in Central Florida. By Lyndsay Fogarty
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ith spring-cations in the air, there is no better place to live than Central Florida. That’s because the area is home to a variety of fun attractions, award-winning golf courses, relaxing spas, outdoor activities as well as many tasty restaurants to try. With weather that isn’t too cool and not yet too hot, now is a beautiful time to gather friends and family to explore all that the area has to offer. So pick a weekend (or play hooky from work for a day) to spend time together in the sunshine. Here are our favorite ways to stay and play in Central Florida.
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Central Florida Lifestyle | April 2021
An Afternoon or Evening on the Town
The pandemic has caused significant shifts in the event industry; however, venues have worked hard to find ways to safely host guests for an afternoon or evening of fun. Since December, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has presented its Frontyard Festival series with a lineup that has included Live & Local Lunch concerts on weekdays, movie nights on weekends and live musical performances. Attendees have enjoyed shows in socially distant boxes that hold up to five people. From now until the series
ends in May, shows include UCF Symphony Orchestra on April 10, a showing of “Pirates of the Caribbean” on April 25 and An Evening with Kevin Smith on May 8, among many others. Every fall, local foodies anticipate the annual Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, featuring an evening of unlimited food and beverage tastings and live entertainment along the resort’s causeway. Now, they get a special taste of this culinary classic on April 17. The limited-ticket event encourages social distancing throughout the expansive outdoor space.
