As Florida’s slow, summer season begins in earnest, many of the popular outdoor events in the Orlando area wait for them to return until they have already passed this calendar year or cooler temperatures arrive. However, there are still many events that focus on the locals as the community enjoys its first weekend in June.
The Central Florida calendar for the weekend of June 6th-8th includes a movie night featuring the 9th Annual Community Rainbow Run, “Toy Story,” Lake Cleanup with Central Florida Reconnaissance, Orchid Sale, and a vintage market. Orlando Area Art lovers can enjoy their favourite art walk at Face Arts Village Orlando and the opening of the 44th Annual Jury Student Exhibition at the Creal De School of Art.
Here’s how you can enjoy this sunny early summer weekend in Central Florida:
9th Community Rainbow Run
This annual running tradition commemorates the strength of the Orlando community in the aftermath of the Pulse tragedy. Runners, Joggers and Walkers will navigate the 4.9k route back to Pulse from Orlando City Hall in honor of their lost lives on June 12, 2016. This race aims to serve as evidence of Orlando’s resilience and love. Proceeds from the event will go towards Orlando United Pulse Memorial, which will bolster Orlando, a nonprofit organization’s project.
If you’re going: The 9th Community Rainbow Run will begin on June 7th at 7:30am at 400 S. Orange Avenue in Orlando. Registering is $49 in advance. Details: pulseorlando.org
Leu Gardens Movie Night
“Toy Story” is a film-like selection of June movie nights at Leu Gardens. Enjoy movies outdoors in the beautiful gardens during this all-age event. The garden is open at 7pm and the movie starts this Friday at around 8:30pm. Guests can pack dinner and seats, but pets and tents are not permitted.
If You Go: Leu Gardens’ June Movie Night will open on June 7th at 7pm on Forest Ave. in Orlando in 1920. Tickets cost $8 per adult and 1 child (ages 4-17). Tickets are not available at the door, and seats are the first ones. More information: leugardens.org
Central Florida Orchid Association Show and Sale
The Central Florida Orchid Association will be holding its 67th Annual Orchid Show and Sale this weekend, selling at thousands of factories. Vendors bring offerings to both beginners and collectors. Visitors will also be able to find Door Awards, Raffles, Expert Speakers, Demonstrations, and American Run Association judgements and exhibits over three days at Florida National Armor in Orlando.
If you go: The Central Florida Orchid Association’s 67th Annual Orchid Sale and Show will be available from 9am to 5pm June 6th to 7th, and from 10am to 4pm June 8th, with S. Fercreek Ave. tickets in Orlando for $5 a day and $10 a day on weekends. Children under the age of 13 can enter for free. More information: https://cflorchidsociety.org/
Four more events
Favo (Faith Arts Village Orlando) will host Favo Art Stroll on Friday and Saturday nights featuring vendors, studio artists and snacks. Visitors will also be able to see the opening reception for “Synergy,” an art-themed art exhibition by Marsha De Brosuke and Diane Martens, celebrating the spirit of the Everglades at Gallery 149. More details: waithartsvillage.com Crealeldé Schoolof Art’s 44th Annual Student Exhibition presents the best student work in painting, drawing, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewellery and textile art. The exhibition will begin on June 6th at a reception from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. At Winter Park. More Information: Crealde.org Central Florida Recon is collaborating with the Lake Formosa Neighborhood Association this weekend to host a cleanup at Lake Formosa. I’ll pitch in the water with my kayak or walk along the coastline to pick up trash this Saturday morning. Volunteers must bring hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, but other equipment will be provided. Cleanup will be on 1801 Alden Road, Orlando, from 9am to 11pm on June 7th. More information: Facebook.com Florida Vintage Market will land at Ivan Ho Park Brewing Company on Sunday, offering clothing curated since the 2000s. All age events are family friendly and pet-friendly. Attend a free event June 8th from noon to 5pm at 1300 Alden Road in Orlando. More information: Facebook.com
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