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Dr. Phillips Center’s Frontyard Holiday Festival returns with more than 80 free live performances, Sunday movies, Thursday theme nights, and nightly snowfall. The downtown Orlando celebration runs Nov. 27-Dec. 31, with headliners including Maggie Rose, The Frontmen, Michael Cavanaugh, and Emmaline.
Free concerts, holiday movies and nightly snowfall return to Dr. Phillips Center
Dr. Phillips Center’s Frontyard Holiday Festival returns with more than 80 FREE live performances, Sunday movies, Thursday theme nights, and nightly snowfall. The downtown Orlando celebration runs Nov. 27-Dec. 31, with headliners including Maggie Rose, The Frontmen, Michael Cavanaugh, and Emmaline. more
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The Florida Lottery is encouraging holiday shoppers to leave lottery tickets off children’s gift lists. Through the 2026 Gift Responsibly Campaign, the agency is joining a broader effort to raise awareness about youth gambling risks and promote responsible play.
Florida Lottery urges adults to gift responsibly
The Florida Lottery is encouraging holiday shoppers to leave lottery tickets off children’s gift lists. Through the 2026 Gift Responsibly Campaign, the agency is joining a broader effort to raise awareness about youth gambling risks and promote responsible play. more
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.
Apopka prepares to honor veterans with ceremony, community support and special offers
Apopka will honor veterans at 11 am. The ceremony will be held Wednesday, November 11, at Kit Land Nelson Park, with Vietnam veteran Loretta Forlaw serving as the guest speaker. The surrounding week includes a job fair, community programming, and special offers, including free meals and haircuts, discounted groceries, and complimentary attraction admission. more
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Florida Scrub Jay.
North Shore Birding Festival returns Dec. 3-7 with 60 trips and an Apopka museum mission
The North Shore Birding Festival returns Dec. 3-7 with 60 trips exploring Lake Apopka and other Central Florida birding destinations. Registration is open, with proceeds supporting the planned Orange Audubon Natural History Museum at Apopka Birding Park. more
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The Apopka Amphitheater will host “Love Story,” an unofficial Taylor Swift tribute, from 5 to 7 pm on Saturday. The concert is part of the city’s free Saturday Sounds series.
The Week Ahead: Planning hearings, Veterans Day and a CRA meeting on Apopka’s calendar
Apopka’s Nov. 9-15 calendar includes Planning Commission hearings, a Veterans Day ceremony and a rescheduled CRA meeting Thursday at 2 p.m., with no agenda available yet. Saturday brings a morning park cleanup and a free Taylor Swift tribute concert at the Apopka Amphitheater. more
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Country music star Tyler Hubbard will headline K92.3’s fifth annual Jingle Jam at the Apopka Amphitheater on Sunday, Dec. 6. Presented by Attorney Dan Newlin, the holiday concert features six acts, with general admission tickets starting at $25 plus a ticketing fee.
Tyler Hubbard to headline K92.3’s Jingle Jam at Apopka Amphitheater
Country music star Tyler Hubbard will headline K92.3’s fifth annual Jingle Jam at the Apopka Amphitheater on Sunday, Dec. 6. Presented by Attorney Dan Newlin, the holiday concert features six acts, with general admission tickets starting at $25 plus a ticketing fee. more
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The turkey can wait — November’s streaming feast is ready to browse. Our guide brings together the monthly lineups from six platforms to help you plan everything from a holiday movie night to a Thanksgiving weekend binge.
Everything streaming in November: A feast for your watchlist
The turkey can wait — November’s streaming feast is ready to browse. Our guide brings together the monthly lineups from six platforms to help you plan everything from a holiday movie night to a Thanksgiving weekend binge. more
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Halloween is an opportunity for children to explore the balance between excitement and fear.
Boo! How to pick scary books for kids that thrill but won’t haunt for life
A spooky story that delights one child may terrify another. From “Frog and Toad” to “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” literature professor Liz Rosenberg explores how adults can match Halloween books to a child’s readiness for fright. more
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Netflix’s November lineup brings returning favorites, holiday movies, documentaries and live Thanksgiving Eve football. Our release calendar details what’s arriving and when, including “Black Doves,” “The Altruists,” “The Hunting Wives” and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”
Netflix’s November lineup brings holiday movies, returning favorites and Thanksgiving Eve football
Netflix’s November lineup brings returning favorites, holiday movies, documentaries and live Thanksgiving Eve football. Our release calendar details what’s arriving and when, including “Black Doves,” “The Altruists,” “The Hunting Wives” and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” more
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated John Anderson’s “Seminole Wind” as Florida’s official anthem, honoring the Apopka native who died on October 21 at age 71. His executive order also directs state officials to establish historic markers in Apopka and rename the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive and Trail System in Anderson’s memory.
From Apopka Proud to a Florida anthem: State honors John Anderson’s legacy
Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated John Anderson’s “Seminole Wind” as Florida’s official anthem, honoring the Apopka native who died Oct. 21 at age 71. His executive order also directs state officials to establish historic markers in Apopka and rename Lake Apopka’s wildlife drive and trail system in Anderson’s memory. more
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Hulu’s November lineup mixes returning dramas, reality television, and new movie arrivals with an early helping of Christmas favorites. Our calendar tracks the announced premieres, film additions, weekly episodes, and podcasts throughout the month.
Hulu in November: Scandals, sequels, and Santa
Hulu’s November lineup mixes returning dramas, reality television, and new movie arrivals with an early helping of Christmas favorites. Our calendar tracks the announced premieres, film additions, weekly episodes, and podcasts throughout the month. more
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HBO Max opens in November with the return of “The Gilded Age” and a holiday favorites collection, including “Elf” and “A Christmas Story.” Our guide includes the announced release calendar, new documentaries, movie arrivals and live sports.
HBO Max welcomes “The Gilded Age,” holiday favorites and new documentaries in November
HBO Max opens in November with the return of “The Gilded Age” and a holiday favorites collection, including “Elf” and “A Christmas Story.” Our guide covers the announced release calendar, new documentaries, arriving movies, and live sports. more
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Apopka closes October with free drive-thru trick-or-treating, four development applications scheduled for review, and the Apopka Works for All Town Hall.
Halloween Highway, development reviews, and town hall highlight Apopka’s week ahead
Apopka closes October with free drive-thru trick-or-treating, four development applications scheduled for review, and the Apopka Works for All Town Hall. The Oct. 26-31 calendar also includes Camp Wewa’s Climb Club and a Halloween morning run benefiting The Gina McReynolds Foundation. more
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Disney+ welcomes the return of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” the conclusion of “VisionQuest” and holiday premieres including “Mickey’s Home Alone” and “Dasher.” Our November guide includes the announced U.S. release calendar for series, specials, documentaries, live events and podcasts.
Everything coming to Disney+ in November: Percy Jackson returns as holiday specials arrive
Disney+ welcomes the return of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” the conclusion of “VisionQuest” and holiday premieres including “Mickey’s Home Alone” and “Dasher.” Our November guide includes the announced release calendar for series, specials, documentaries, live events and podcasts. more
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John Anderson’s journey from Apopka to the Country Music Hall of Fame included decades of hits and memorable returns to his hometown stage. The singer, whose family announced his death Wednesday at 71, leaves a legacy of music and enduring ties to the community where he grew up.
Apopka remembers John Anderson, hometown singer and country music legend
John Anderson’s journey from Apopka to the Country Music Hall of Fame included decades of hits and memorable returns to his hometown stage. The singer, whose family announced his death Wednesday at 71, leaves a legacy of music and enduring ties to the community where he grew up. more
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Apple TV’s November lineup includes the return of “Stick,” Awkwafina’s culinary docuseries and the heist thriller “12 12 12.” New films, a Snoopy holiday special and a free “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” weekend round out the month’s announced highlights.
Apple TV’s November lineup brings heists, holiday cheer and second chances
Apple TV’s November lineup includes the return of “Stick,” Awkwafina’s culinary docuseries, and the heist thriller “12 12 12.” New films, a Snoopy holiday special, and a free “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” weekend round out the month’s announced highlights. more
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Prime Video’s announced November lineup includes “The Greatest,” “Madden,” a new season of “The Rings of Power,” and the debut of “Blade Runner 2099.” Our calendar highlights confirmed premieres and a Black Friday sports schedule available without a subscription.
Prime Video’s November lineup brings ‘The Rings of Power,’ ‘Blade Runner’ and sports legends
Prime Video’s announced November lineup includes “The Greatest,” “Madden,” a new season of “The Rings of Power” and the debut of “Blade Runner 2099.” Our calendar highlights confirmed premieres and a Black Friday sports schedule available without a subscription. more
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The Farmworker Association of Florida invites the community to a family-style dinner featuring harvests from its gardens on Friday at the Apopka Community Center. The evening will also include live entertainment, a raffle, an auction, and a market of local makers.
From the fields to the family table: Farmworker Association plans Apopka community dinner
The Farmworker Association of Florida invites the community to a family-style dinner featuring harvests from its gardens on Friday at the Apopka Community Center. The evening will also include live entertainment, a raffle, an auction, and a market of local makers. Tickets are still available. more
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Apopka faces a busy week of city business, including development reviews, code enforcement hearings, and a City Commission workshop and meeting. Residents can also attend a Bronson Peak community meeting with Mayor Nick Nesta, visit Camp Wewa’s Climb Club, or enjoy Saturday’s Halloween in the Park.
City meetings and Halloween fun on Apopka’s calendar highlight a busy schedule
Apopka faces a busy week of city business, including development reviews, code enforcement hearings, and a City Commission workshop and meeting. Residents can also attend a Bronson Peak community meeting with Mayor Nick Nesta, visit Camp Wewa’s Climb Club, or enjoy Saturday’s Halloween in the Park. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved plans for the Trader Mae's Christmas Festival, a two-day holiday market scheduled for Nov. 7–8. The committee also reviewed commercial redevelopment and logistics park plans that drew requests for revisions involving planning requirements, parking, and emergency access.
Christmas festival gets an early green light from the DRC
Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved plans for the Trader Mae's Christmas Festival, a two-day holiday market scheduled for Nov. 7–8. The committee also reviewed commercial redevelopment and logistics park plans that drew requests for revisions involving planning requirements, parking, and emergency access. more
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Project Noelle’s Red Ribbon Spooktacular will bring costumes, contests, and a drug-prevention message to the Apopka Community Center on October 24. Behind the free family event is a nonprofit founded by Keli Clark after her daughter’s overdose death, dedicated to helping children affected by a parent’s addiction.
Her name was Noelle: The story behind Apopka's Red Ribbon Spooktacular 
Project Noelle’s Red Ribbon Spooktacular will bring costumes, contests, and a drug-prevention message to the Apopka Community Center on October 24. Behind the free family event is a nonprofit founded by Keli Clark after her daughter’s overdose death, dedicated to helping children affected by a parent’s addiction. more
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Apopka’s Development Review Committee raised concerns about the Crossroads at Kelly Park commercial layout and its connection to a roadway funding agreement. The committee also reviewed upcoming events, including the Apopka Christmas Parade, K92.3’s Jingle Jam, and a Bee Gees tribute fundraiser.
DRC raises concerns over Crossroads at Kelly Park plans
Apopka’s Development Review Committee raised concerns about the Crossroads at Kelly Park commercial layout and its connection to a roadway funding agreement. The committee also reviewed upcoming events, including the Apopka Christmas Parade, K92.3’s Jingle Jam, and a Bee Gees tribute fundraiser. more
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Hope CommUnity Center has postponed Apopka PRIDE 2026 because of Saturday’s forecast for inclement weather; a new date will be announced. Heavy rainfall and saturated roads will also close the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to motorized vehicles Oct. 9–12.
Weather disrupts Apopka PRIDE and Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive weekend plans
Hope CommUnity Center has postponed Apopka PRIDE 2026 because of Saturday’s forecast for inclement weather; a new date will be announced. Heavy rainfall and saturated roads will also close the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to motorized vehicles Oct. 9–12. more
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Hope CommUnity Center will host Apopka PRIDE 2026 on Saturday, October 10, with an afternoon of performances, health services, local vendors, and community activities. This year’s “Bloom Without Permission” theme focuses on LGBTQ+ visibility, resilience, and community during National Coming Out Day weekend.
Apopka PRIDE 2026 to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community on National Coming Out Day weekend
Hope CommUnity Center will host Apopka PRIDE 2026 on Saturday, October 10, with an afternoon of performances, health services, local vendors, and community activities. This year’s “Bloom Without Permission” theme focuses on LGBTQ+ visibility, resilience, and community during National Coming Out Day weekend. more
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October brings a new lineup of shows and movies to streaming services, along with returning favorites. Use this guide to find what’s arriving and when.
Everything streaming in October
October brings a new lineup of shows and movies to streaming services, along with returning favorites. Use this guide to find what’s arriving and when. more
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