WHAT’S HAPPENING

ALL MONTH LONG Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Regular park hours Epcot World Showcase Regular theme park admission 407.939.5277 DisneyWorld.Disney. Go.com This modified festival combines all the fun and flavors of Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival and Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival with more than 20 signature booths. It will run daily through the fall.

August 7-20 Florida Film Festival

Enzian Show times and pricing varies 407.629.1088 ext 230 FloridaFilmFestival.com Now in its 29th year, this Oscar-qualifying festival premieres the best in current, independent and international cinema. This year’s event will take place exclusively at Enzian Theater to allow staff members to more effectively manage crowds, the festival environment and guest safety while following Orange County guidelines.

August 15 Appetite for the Arches 2020 Virtual Event

RMHCCF.org Local top chefs will put their creativity to the test using McDonald’s ingredients in this unique foodie competition. Check the website for more details as they become available.

August 15 Track Shack’s Celebration of Running 5k Presented by AdventHealth Virtual Option Available

7:15 a.m. Orlando Cultural Park 530 E. Princeton St. Orlando, FL 32803 Entry fees vary 407.896.1313 TrackShack.com Celebrate Track Shack’s 43rd anniversary and kick off the Florida running season. A virtual option will be available, and in-person capacity is limited to 1,000 people to promote physical distancing and mitigate person-to-person contact.

August 20 Sunset at the Zoo

5:30-9 p.m. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. Sanford, FL 32771 $5 admission CentralFloridaZoo.org Take happy hour outside! Adults over age 21 can stroll through the zoo, enjoy live music and sip on beer and wine (available for purchase) while seeing the animals during sunset.

August 22 Wishmaker’s Ball

5-10 p.m. Waldorf Astoria WishmakersBall.com This signature event for the local chapter of Make-a-Wish Foundation will include an evening filled with entertainment as well as an opportunity to hear directly from the wish children whose lives have been touched by the power of a wish. All funds raised stay locally to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Check the website for updates for this event as they become available.

August 23 NEA Big Read Kickoff & Keynote with Kelly Link Virtual Event

2-3 p.m. OCLS.info/bigread To launch this special series, which runs through September 13, “Pretty Monsters” author, Kelly Link will provide a virtual keynote address that will be live streamed on the OCLS Videos YouTube page. Provide email at registration to participate.

AROUND THE CORNER

September 19 10th Annual Chairs 4 Charity

5:30-11 p.m. Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs 350 Northlake Blvd. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 $125 per person MustardSeedFla.org 407.875.2040 Join The Mustard Seed of Central Florida for a celebration and live auction of art made from furniture. Local artists will turn upcycled furniture into artistic masterpieces. Check the website for the most up-to-date details regarding this event.

October 3 A Night with Nemours...at Home Virtual Event

6-8 p.m. Nemours.com/nchgala Join the community for an interactive and engaging experience that will bring the Nemours mission and gala excitement into your home.