Monday, May 2, 2011

Things to do in Florida May 6, 7, 8, 2011

Not all of these things to do in Florida May 6, 7, 8, 2011 are specifically related to Mother's Day but hopefully the list this week is diverse enough to find something Mom would enjoy. With money or the lack thereof putting a crimp in the weekend plans of many these days, you may want to consider one of Florida's state parks generally being a good deal more budget friendly than the theme variety. If you can afford it though, Florida's theme parks still provide a lot of entertainment for the price. Also included on this list of things to do in Florida May 6, 7, 8, 2011 are a few train related events. May 7th is National Train Day and with Florahome and a host of other places in Florida owing much to the railroad, it's only fitting that we pay tribute to our first real connection with the modern world. Today most trains run on far smaller tracks, but the model train hobby is a great way to preserve that time in America when the train was king. Many of Florida's railroading clubs will be sharing their knowledge and displays this weekend, so take advantage, take the kids and let them discover for themselves this fascinating era in our nation's history. Of all the things you can do in Florida May 6, 7, and 8 2011, one that's not on the list is watching the running of the Kentucky Derby on TV Saturday. Some of the world's finest horses such as this year's contenders Toby's Corner and Watch Me Go have been bred and or trained right here in Florida. Just fix you a mint julep, put on a fancy hat and have yourself a Happy Mothers Day!

National Train Day

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The Things to do in Florida list is usually posted each Wednesday. (but not always)
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Things to do in Florida May 6, 7, 8, 2011


May 7
Panacea, FL
Panacea Blue Crab Festival

May 7
Hobe Sound, FL
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
SpringFest
772-546-2771

May 7
Century, FL
Sawmill Day and Car Show
850-256-3980
850-256-2029
850-516-4747

May 7
Frostproof, FL
Cinco de Mayo Festival

May 7 - 8
Parrish, FL
Florida Railroad Museum
Mom Rides Free!
941-776-0906

May 7 - 8
Lakeland, FL
Polk Museum of Art
MidFlorida Mayfaire by-the-Lake 2011

May 7
Tallahassee, FL
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
Marzuq Shrine 5k Run
850-487-4556

May 7
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Songwriters Festival

May 7
Ocoee, FL
Muscle Cars & Slot Car Show
407-463-3895 or 407-656-9653

May 7 - 8
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Sawgrass Village Art Festivals
Spring Show

May 7
Perdido Key, FL
Perdido Key Wine & Art Festival

May 7
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Disney's Animal Kingdom®
Expedition Everest™Challenge
407-938-3398

May 7
Deland, FL
Speedlogix Car Show / Dyno Day
888-SPD-LOGX

May 8
Fort Myers, FL
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
Celebrate Mother's Day with Martin Preston as Liberace
Box Office 239-278-4422

May 7
Bradenton, FL
Linger Lodge
Gator Creek Bluegrass Festival
941-755-2757

May 7
Sarasota, FL
Hispanic Latino Festival
942-302-0720

May 7
Chiefland, FL
Thrift Gift Chiefland
1st Anniversay Celebration

May 5 - 8
Melbourne, FL
Wickham Park
Florida Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion

May 8
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
Pops at the Beach – Mother’s Day Concert

May 8
West Palm Beach, FL
South Florida Fairgrounds
Cruzan Amphitheater
One Love Reggae Festival

May 7
Palm Harbor, FL
Old Palm Harbor Car Show For Breast Cancer

May 6 - 8
Seaside, FL
ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival
850-622-5970

May 8
Jacksonville, FL
Welcome to Rockville

May 7
Lakewood, FL
The Orlando Philharmonic
Broadway Romance st the Springs
Box Office 407-770-0071

May 7
Tampa, FL
National Train Day at -
Tampa Union Station


May 3 - 8
Tampa, FL
Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
Shrek the Musical
813-229-7827

May 7
Melbourne, FL
Famous Faces and Funnies
Free Comic Book Day!
321-259-3575

May 7
Melbourne Beach, FL
Founders Day Celebration

May 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Centennial Fish Fry
954-463-4431

May 7
Newberry, FL
All Aboard! Celebrate National Train Day!
352-472-1135

May 7 - 8
Winter Garden, FL
Garden Theatre
The Sound of Music
407-877-GDRN (4736)

May 7
Chipley FL
Sunny Hills Golf and Country Club
Callaway Masonic Lodge Charity Golf Tournament

May 6 - 7
Apalachicola, FL
Historic Apalachicola Home & Garden Tour
850-653-9550 or 850-653-9419

May 8
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Eissey Campus Theatre
Indian River Pops Orchestra presents
Broadway Bound
Ticket Office 561-207-5900

May 6 - 7
Clearwater, FL
The Knology Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival

May 7
Cocoa Beach, FL
Parade celebrating 50 years of manned space flight
and Cocoa Beach's 86th Anniversary


May 7
Delray Beach, FL
The Amazing Mom and Son Race

May 8
Jacksonville, FL
Florida Theatre
Mary Mary
Ticket Office - 904-355-2787

May 7
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Civic Center
WWE (wrestling)

May 6
Thonotosassa, FL
Hillsborough River State Park
Frogs are Calling - Are You Listening?
813-987-6771

May 7 - 8
Weirsdale, FL
Mother's Day Southern Classic Horse Show

May 7
White Springs, FL
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
Coffee House Event
386-397-2733

May 7
Panama City, FL
St. Andrews State Park
Gulf Coast Triathlon
850-233-5164

Thru May 7
Perry, FL
Forest Capital Museum State Park
Forest Capital Music and Art Festival
850-584-3227

May 2011
Various FL Locations
March of Dimes
Walk for Babies

May 4, 5, 6, and 7
Jacksonville, Orlando, Clearwater,
(in order)
Florida Theatre - May 4th
Hard Rock Live - May 5th
Ruth Eckerd Hall - May 6th and 7th
Jeff Beck


May 8
Wakulla Springs, FL
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Mother's Day Buffet
(Please call for reservations and prices)
850-926-0700

May 8
North Palm Beach, FL
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
Bluegrass Music with the Conch Stomp Band
561-624-6950

May 7 - 8
Punta Gorda, FL
Fisherman's Village Mall
Art & Craft Festival
352-344-0657

May 7
Miami, FL
Florida Blue Center
David Henrie of Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place!

May 7
Innisbrook, FL
3rd Annual Green Day 5K & Family Festival
727-942-5518

May 7
Tallahassee, FL
N. Florida, Fairgrounds
Kids Incorporated -
Kidsfest

May 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Big Cardio
Fitness and Family Fun Day!

May 7
Lake Worth, FL
Race for the Arts Celebration of Young Artists

May 7
Milton, FL
Chumuckla's Farmers Opry and Campground
Mothers Day Special with
The Sawmill Band

850-994-6000

May 7
Daytona Beach, FL
Art of the Automobile - a Lifestyle Event

May 7
Melbourne, FL
Melbourne Auditorium
Classic Reflections Car Club
50's Dance Party
321-795-7363

May 7
Orlando, FL
Cars on a Mission Open Car Show
321-948-7553

May 7
Gainesville, FL
Alachua County Fairgrounds
Stunt Fest
352-226-2515

May 5 - 8
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Burning Up the Beaches
850-376-1037

May 7
Miami, FL
American Airlines Arena
NBA Playoffs - Miami HEAT vs Boston Celtics

May 7 - 8
Deland, FL
Volusia County Fairgrounds
'Dancing with Orchids'
Orchid Show and Sale


May 6 - 8
Miami, FL
MLB
FL Marlins vs. WA Nationals

May 6
Orlando, FL
Amway Center
Arena Football
Orlando Predators vs. Tampa Bay Storm

May 6 - 8
Tampa, FL
The Carrollwood Cultural Center
The Salerno Theatre Company presents
Judy Garland - Beyond the Rainbow
813-269-1310

May 5 - 12
Miami, FL
European Film Festival

May 7 - 8
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Sun Surf Skate Reggae Fest
1-800-541-9621

May 5
Various Florida locations
Mom's Nite Out at Simon Malls

May 7
Sebastion, FL
20th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament

May 7 and 8
Tampa, FL
Florida Aquarium
Sea Grapes Fine Wine & Food Festival - May 7th - May 7th
Free Aquarium Admission for Moms - May 7 and 8
(must mention discount at time of purchase)
813-273-4000

May 8
Palm Harbor, FL
I Love Mother's Day 5K

May 8
St. Cloud, FL
Mother's Day at Forever Florida
1-866-85-4EVER
Or 1-407-957-9794 ext 1

April 29 - May 8
Clearwater, FL
Fun 'N Sun Festival
Events include:
Blast Friday
Police Charity Softball Game
Smooth Jazz Fest
Disc Golf Tournament
Knology Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival
Fun 'n Sun Toyota Country Concert

Ice Skating in Florida

Florida Running Events

Florida Biker Events

Florida Car Shows

Florida Horse Shows

Florida Zoos


The Things to do in Florida list is usually posted each Wednesday.
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Also on Florahome USA:

Theatres and Performing Art Centers in Florida

Car Museums in Florida

The Florida Art and Artist List

Florida Pirates and
Maritime Museums


Gardens in Florida

Florida Science Museums


Music, food, art, theatre - things to do in Florida May 6, 7, 8, 2011

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