What To Do Today
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More than 50 self-published magazines from around Central Florida will be on display at Orlando Zine Fest, starting at 5 p.m. at Will’s Pub, 1042 N. Mills Ave., Orlando. The free event will feature the short publication for sale and trade, plus food trucks and live music. Visit willspub.org for details.
Today ♦Snow Fest:
Fresh snow to play in, plus a snow slide, bounce houses and music. 2 p.m., RDV Sportsplex, 8701 Maitland Summit Blvd., Orlando, $16, 407-916-2442.
♦A Visit With Father Christmas:
Storyteller “Country Joe” Rosier becomes Father Christmas to tell classic tales. 2 p.m. today-Sunday, Dangerous Theatre, 115 W. First St., Orlando, $5-$8, 407-358-6677.
♦Family Fun Saturday:
Family activities for all ages. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum of ArtDeLand, 600 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand, free, but children must be accompanied by adults, 386-734-4371.
♦Sanford Jingle Jam:
Includes live music, carnival games, pictures with Santa and vendors, benefiting Seminole County charities. 3-10 p.m., downtown Sanford, 1st St., Sanford, free, 407-323-5600.
♦Dickens Holiday Celebration:
The Orlando Dickens Carolers will perform holiday songs. 11:30 a.m., Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.
♦Merry Tuba Christmas:
Tuba and euphonium players of all ages are invited. Registration starts at 9 a.m.; rehearsal is from 10-11:30 a.m. Registration fee: $10. Concert starts at 1 p.m., Central Park Stage, 251 S. Park Ave., Winter Park, spectator admission is free, 407-599-3463.
♦Bach Festival Choir: A Classic Christmas:
2 p.m. and 6 p.m. today-Sunday, Rollins College, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, $25-$75, information: 407-646-2182.
♦Splash with Santa:
The event is open to all ages but is geared toward children ages 3-12. There will be rafts, games, and candy. Santa Claus will arrive at 2 p.m. Sponsored by St. Cloud Parks and Recreation. From noon to 3 p.m., Chris Lyle Aquatic Center, 3001 17th St., St. Cloud, $5, 407-957-7243.
♦Holiday craft fair:
The Osceola Crafters Guild’s 36th annual event includes handmade items by local artisans, jewelry, wreaths, ornaments, fabric crafts and home decorations. From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today; from noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Osceola Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, admission is free, 407-846-6257.
♦Phantasmagoria - A Christmas Carol:
The experimental Victorian troupe interprets Dickens’ tale. 8 pm. today, 2 p.m. Sunday, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 Rollins St., Orlando, $15-$25; details: 407-447-1700.
♦The Santaland Diaries:
David Sedaris comedy about working at a retail store during the holiday crunch. 10 p.m. todayMonday, Breakthrough Theatre, 419 W. Fairbanks Ave. Suite A, Winter Park, $12, information: 407-920-4034.
♦Scrooge The Musical:
Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with a score. 7:30 p.m. today; 2 p.m. Sunday, Osceola Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, $19-$22, 407-846-6257.
♦Sleigh!:
Gromalot Theatre Factory’s holiday comedy. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford, $18-$22, 407-321-8111.
♦Who Killed Santa?:
Interactive comedy holiday mystery. 9 p.m. Fridays-Saturday; 6 p.m. Sundays (through Dec. 30), Dangerous Theatre Sanford, 115 W. 1st St., Orlando, $10-$15, 720-989-3283.
♦A Christmas Story, The Musical:
Musical adaptation of the holiday movie classic. 7:30 p.m. today; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Athens Theatre, 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand, $10-$28, 386-736-1500.
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