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You’re likely familiar with Airbnb when it comes to finding an affordable place to stay for a vacation or unique accommodations for a staycation. But did you know the site also offers a host of experiences and tours? There are just over a dozen options in Orlando. A local host guides each experience, ranging from…
There is an awesome and vibrant artist community in Orlando. From beautiful murals to public art, you can see the work of talented local artists everywhere around the city. In fact, many restaurants and bars in Orlando give local artists the opportunity to display their creative works. If you and your date are art lovers,…
The Heavy opened recently in Winter Park, inhabiting the old Lombardi’s Seafood building on the corner of Harmon Avenue. If you’ve been to East End Market, you’re likely familiar with Porch Therapy, responsible for many of the succulents, florals and small plants beautifying your Instagram feed as well as your favorite local coffee shops like New…
Now that fall is almost here, we (hopefully) won’t have to explore our beautiful city with an umbrella handy. Whether you’re going on a first date or having a sitter watch the kids, finding something inexpensive to attend in the city can be a hefty task. Here’s everything happening in The City Beautiful for FREE…
Located about an hour away from downtown Orlando, New Smyrna Beach is well-known to most locals. However, New Smyrna Beach has plenty more to offer couples than lazy days by the ocean. There’s a creative arts scene, rich history, and the culinary offerings grow daily with cuisines ranging from seafood to Italian fare. The city’s…
Do date night on a budget with our list of free things to do in Orlando this fall! Fall is here! While it may not be sweater weather just yet, it will begin to cool off soon which means outdoor activities won’t be unbearable. What better way to celebrate the season than fun things to…
Are you into comic books and superhero movies? Do you like to exercise your gray matter with science and technology? Did you grow up playing video games and just haven’t stopped? If you and your partner are a nerdy couple, you probably proudly admit it. If any of this is true for you and your…
Florida may be a bit behind in the craft beer scene, but new breweries are on the rise throughout the state. With new breweries come unique beer activities to enjoy, from farm-to-table experiences to beer yoga, and fun runs where consuming beer is part of the race. Grab your beer-loving date by the hand and…
Winter Garden is one of Central Florida’s fastest growing cities. It’s just 14 miles west of downtown Orlando and offers plenty of daytime and nighttime date options. Winter Garden was incorporated as a town in 1903 with a roaring train station and blossoming orange trees. Today, the beautiful architecture of Plant Street ─ the main…
Express yourself with words at one of these eight story clubs and events in Orlando! Updated August 2019 Whether it’s through reading or writing, there are many different forms of communication for our feelings, experiences and thoughts—along with many places in Orlando to express them out loud. From monthly story telling meetups to Florida’s Storytelling…
We’ve put together a few ideas for a Saturday SunRail date ideas with your sweetie or family. NOTE: SunRail operates on select Saturdays only. Please check Sunrail.com for an up-to-date Saturday schedule and timetable. STATION: CHURCH STREET You’ll be dropped in one of the best areas of downtown Orlando once you hop off SunRail at its station…
I woke up feeling very angry and conflicted this morning. My editorial calendar states I’d be posting about summer getaways, Orlando dining deals and fun things to do this weekend. But that feels neither appropriate nor relevant at the moment. My first instinct is to stay silent this week. I mean, who wants to read about…
Take advantage of Florida’s beautiful spring weather at all of the outdoor events happening this weekend in Orlando! From festivals to Earth Day events to starlit concerts and movies, there’s plenty to enjoy for date night! Taste of College Park Food & Wine Festival 2016 Thursday, April 21, 6-9pm Dubsdread Catering $45-$60 Symphony Under the Stars Thursday,…
Cocktail parties and home mixology are officially in vogue. But before you start shaking and stirring, best to learn the secrets from the masters. Join us on Wednesday, February 24 for an intimate, three-part cocktail class with three of Orlando best mixologists. In small groups, you’ll participate in three interactive workshops designed to make you…
Put an interactive and educational spin on your next date night dinner out with one of these Orlando cooking classes. Whether you’re hoping to learn some new skills, pick up some fresh ideas or just have a fun night out together, you’re bound to find something you love from our list of 21 local cooking…
Francis Biondi, Season 5 Finalist on FOX’s MasterChef, will host a series of cooking classes at Winter Park’s The Ancient Olive. These 60-minute culinary workshops are designed to dive deeper into such topics as ingredients, knives, basic cooking skills and the art of plating. Cost is $35 per person, per class. This is a demonstration and…
This Friday begins 53 days of foodie festivities at Epcot, home to the 19th International Food & Wine Festival September 19 – November 10. Nearly 300 chefs have come together to showcase fare from across the globe at more than 25 food-and-beverage stops, hundreds of food and beverage seminars and workshops, as well as dozens…
On select Fridays over the next few months, Crealdé School of Art will offer Date Night Ceramics Classes at their main campus in Winter Park. The monthly workshops, scheduled for Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, will take place from 7-9pm and will be led by third-generation artist, Vadim Malkin. The hosts will…
Local foodies take note: there are 2 wonderful events coming up in May that are sure to float your boat. The Homegrown Food Festival The first is a food truck night on Thursday, May 2, which will feature mobile chefs that are committed to using local farmers and artisans in their mobile meals. From 6pm…
If you don’t already frequent CultureClimax.com (@CultureClimax), I hope you’ll soon become as big of a fan as I am… this blog rocks when it comes to curating Orlando happenings and activities. This month, I asked CultureClimax editors to share their top event picks for couples to check out on their November date nights. Here…
All you need is love. But a little chocolate, now and then, doesn’t hurt. – Charles M. Schulz A recent survey commissioned by a chocolate company (okay, so this is a biased study) found that when it comes to choosing between sex and chocolate, women just aren’t sure. When asked what they would be least…
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED: THE WINNER IS IRIS METEL! The Festival of Chocolate returns to Orlando April 27 – 29, this time in its new location at UCF Arena. This smorgasbord of sweetness will feature tons of treats from the region's best chocolatiers, confection companies, and pastry chefs, as well as a jam-packed schedule…
From February 1 – 29, the United Arts of Central Florida presents ArtsFest, a free smorgasbord of the area’s cultural offerings at 87 venues across 4 counties. This annual affair, designed to get locals to sample the arts, brings together an enormous number of events from the ballet to the symphony, from creative writing workshops…
Have you checked out the new romance boutique that debuted in the Antique District a few months ago? With walls adorned with sexy lingerie and original (and local) erotic art, Blissful Lotus is a must visit for any couple looking to rev things up in the bedroom. Beyond alluring attire, high-quality massage oils, and the…
For the couple that’s ready for a date night beyond movies or dinner, this just might be the unique experience you’ve been waiting for. Keila Glassworks Gallery gives couples the the opportunity for hands-on instruction in the art of glassblowing with live demonstrations, classes and mini-workshops. Their one-day workshop teaches the basics of the craft…