What To Do Today
Howdy, folks!
The free Indie Folkfest takes over the sculpture garden outside the Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando. From noon to 5 p.m., check out art, music and food by local and national artists, with activities for kids in this pet-friendly fair. Visit mennellomuseum.org for details.
Listings are subject to change. Please call in advance. Today ♦Chinese New Year Celebration: Year of the Dog: There will be a dragon dance, folk dances, a musical performance and a demonstration of Chinese calligraphy. Presented by the Chinese School of the Chinese American Association of Central Florida. 10 a.m., Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, information: 407-835-7323.
♦Paws In The Park: Pets and their owners are invited out for education and activities to support Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando, free, 407-248-1744.
♦Stamp collecting show:
The Central Florida Stamp Club event will include dealers buying, selling or trading stamps. Free stamps will be provided to children. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Marks Street Senior Recreation Center, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, admission is free, information: 407-493-0956. ♦Antique Fire Apparatus Show and Flea Market: Sponsored by the Florida Antique Bucket Brigade in conjunction with the Society for the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America. There will be fire prevention displays, water pumping contests for antiques, cadet/explorer pumping contests using hand pumps and numerous antique vehicles. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Park-Inn Radisson, 3011 Maingate Lane, Kissimmee, free, details: 863-393-2675.
♦Sir Henry’s Valentine
Party: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Sir Henry the Barn Owl. The barn owl is also known as the Valentine or Sweetheart Owl because of its heart-shaped face. Activities include kid’s Valentine crafts, photos with Sir Henry, a bake sale, birds of prey on display and flight demonstrations. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Avian Reconditioning Center, 323 W. Lester Road, Apopka, admission is free, donations welcome, details: 407-461-1056.
♦Outdoor Family Concert:
Presented by Dr. Phillips Charities in memory of Della Phillips. Activities start at 2 p.m. with a performance from Mr. Richard and the Pound Hounds and include instrument petting zoos. The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, led by Paul Hostetter, will perform Paddington Bear’s First Concert, and other orchestra favorites. Concert begins at 3:30 p.m. , Central Park, 251 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-770-0071.
♦Parade of vintage race cars and motorcycles on the old NASCAR beach/A1A
road course: More than 40 race cars and race car replicas from manufactured model years 1958 and earlier will participate. Spectators will be able to see the cars and meet the owners and drivers at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m., there will be a historic marker placement ceremony signifying the only portion of the old A1A that was used in the ’40’s and ’50’s that still remains, followed by the parade at 10:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Town of Ponce Inlet and Volusia County. North Turn Restaurant, 4511 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet, free, information: 386-956-3465.
♦Monster bull riding
event: Watch rodeo’s all-time favorite event, bull riding competitions. A portion of the money raised through attendance will be donated to the Florida Hospital Foundation to be used for breast cancer research, treatment, and support. 7:30 p.m., Silver Spurs Arena, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, $15 for adults, free for kids ages 10 and younger with paid adult, more details: 321-697-3495.
♦Orlando Home & Garden
Show: Includes home and garden merchandise, demonstrations, celebrity guests and vendors. From noon to 7 p.m. today-Sunday, Orange County Convention Center North Concourse, 9860 Universal Blvd., Orlando, $9, information: 407-685-9800.