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Family Events Calendar Compiled by Wendy Meyer
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL EPCOT Now through November 20 Now is your chance to eat and drink your way around the world. This year’s festival features Remy’s Ratatouille Hide ‘n’ Squeak Scavenger Hunt, Disney du Jour Dance Party, a family play zone and more family fun. disneyworld.disney.go.com FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FRONTYARD FESTIVAL August 5, 7:30 p.m. From the comfort of your own socially distanced box, watch this classic flick while getting food delivered from featured vendors that make up the unique Frontyard Festival. drphillipscenter.org 11TH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO SEMINOLE TOWNE CENTER August 7, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Your one-stop shop for all things back-toschool! This annual expo is an exclusive opportunity for parents, teachers and others to connect face-to-face with education, health and family-focused organizations and companies. It’s also being held during Florida’s tax-free school shopping weekend, so parents can stock up on clothing and other items at the mall to save money. seminoletownecenter.com
POPCORN FLICKS IN THE PARK CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER CENTRAL PARK, WINTER PARK August 12, 8 p.m. To many Marvel fans, it may feel like yesterday that Captain America: The First Avenger hit theaters, but in reality, the film is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this summer. That’s why there’s no better time to revisit this 1941 origin story of Steve Rogers, better known as Captain America. enzian.org
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FAMILY SUNSET AT THE ZOO CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO August 27, 5–8 p.m. Shake off those end-of-summer blues with a romp through the zoo at sunset. Visit your favorite animal friends and meet some new pals that only come out at night! centralfloridazoo.org PEANUT BUTTER MATINEE: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS ENZIAN THEATER August 29, Noon Enjoy this family-friendly film and a special kids menu presented by the Enzian Theater. FREE for kids 12 and under. enzian.org PLAYGROUND MAGAZINE MODEL CASTING CALL TUGBOAT & THE BIRD August 23, 3:30–6 p.m. Our annual model casting is here! Every year, we team up with local photographer Simply Shelby Photography and our friends at Tugboat & the Bird to meet the new faces that we hope will grace our pages in the upcoming year. We are looking for local kids ages newborn to 12, living in the Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. We absolutely adore ALL kids of ALL abilities. Let’s see those individual styles and personalities. Registration required. playgroundmagazine.com
