Labor Day is Monday (September 1) and provides many central Floridians with extra breaks to spend time with friends and family. Federal Holidays celebrate the American labor movement and the contributions of workers to the United States. To celebrate, there are some suggestions on how to spend a three-day weekend in Orlando and Central Florida.
Visiting Orlando’s magical meals are back until September 30th. Three course, Prixfix meals cost $40 or $60 per person at many Central Florida eateries. More than 160 restaurants in Central Florida are on the list. The dishes range from seafood to Italian, steak and Japanese. More information: MagicalDining.com
The restaurant runs through special dishes to celebrate 20 years of magical meals
The Great Irish Fourley on Raglan Road welcomes plenty of Irish music and cuisine at its Disney Springs restaurant. Guests can enjoy craft beer and food again while listening to music from Strings, Things, Bridine, and Burn Brothers. Advanced table reservations are recommended. Music and cheerfulness happen every day, from August 29th to September. 1, Buena Vista Drive, 1640 Orlando. More information: raglanroad.com
Sunset Walk’s Promenade hosts Labor Day weekend street parties, including live bands, DJs and street performers. Next to Margaritaville Resort Orlando, Sunset Walk also offers plenty of food options and a car show on Saturday nights. Find a free festival of praise from August 29th to September. 1 at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. In Kissimmee. More information: sunsetwalk.com
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is hosting “Kennedy Under the Stars” at the Spacey After-hours event. Guests can explore technoglow parties, costume contests, “Cosmic Glow” mini golf, astronaut encounters and greenery, live performers, and themed food and drinks. Tickets are $65 and parking is included. Visitors can also explore the main campus attractions and experiences during the event starting August 30th at 6:30pm on Space Commerceway on Merritt Island. More information: kennedyspacecenter.com/event/kennedy-under-the-stars
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The moon rises above the neon sign at Silver Moon Drive-In near Lakeland. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel)
Lakeland’s Silver Moon Drive-In is holding a special screening of “Jaws” to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary. The film will be screened every night from 8:30pm on August 29th to September. 4. Tickets cost $8 for children over 10, and $3 for children aged 4-9. Visitors under the age of 4 will be admitted free of charge. The theatre is located on the 4100 New Tampa Expressway in Lakeland. More information: SilverMoondrivein.com
Boxi Park Lake Nona presents Labor Day weekend celebrations with live music, entertainment, food and drinks. The family-friendly festival takes place every day from August 28th to September. 1 at 6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd.In Orlando. More information: Boxiparklakenona.com
Disney on Ice is “Jump In!” This weekend, at Kia Center with six shows that will tell fans of all ages. Show times are 7:30pm on August 29th. 11am, 3pm, 7pm, 3pm, 30pm August 30th. 1pm and 5pm on August 31st at 400 W. Church St. in Orlando. More information: disneyonice.com
Halloween horror night at Universal Studios begins this weekend with 34th year of horror. Explore Goa on some nights during the first weekend of September, October and November. Single night tickets for off-hours events start at $85.99 per person. The horrifying festival will begin on August 29th at 6000 Universal Blvd. In Orlando. More information: universalorlando.com
Leu Gardens will be admitted to Orlando’s 50-acre plant oasis free of charge on September 1st, sponsored by Massey Services and Orlando Health. The outdoor green space is on Forest Avenue in Orlando on September 1, 1920 from 9am to 6pm. More information: leugardens.org
The 5K of workers presented by Southern Timing celebrates American workers by running around Baldwin Lake. The 6th Annual Event pays homage to the Workers’ Day, dedicated to the social and economic outcomes of the country’s workforce. Registration discounts are available to active duty veterans, veterans and first responders. Registration starts at $45 or $20 for participants under the age of 17. The race begins at 8am on September 1st at 4990 New Broad St. in Orlando. More information: laboraday5korl.com
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