Things to do in Florida April 15, 16, 17, 2011

There are so many things to do in Florida April 15, 16, 17, 2011 - by the time you finish reading this list, the events will all be over. Just kidding - though there really are so many things to do in Florida this week that even Lady Gaga made sure her tour dates for Florida were scheduled for the middle of April with special appearances in Florahome and Sopchoppy. KIDDING! - Florahome is still adjusting to all the traffic from the new Farmers Market. Another celeb performing here in Florida this week is our own JIMMY BUFFETT! Yes Jim is ALL OURS. April 16th is Jimmy Buffett Day by the way, being so declared for all the guy has done for the state of Florida, for the earth and of course for his home town - Margaritaville. And oh yes dude, the Beach Boys (Help Me Rhonda!) will also be here jamming with John Stamos at Universal in Orlando on the 16th. Speaking of Universal, it's great having even more visitors from the UK stopping by the park these days having a particular interest in a certain new attraction there. Hearing those accents throughout the The Wizarding World of Harry Potter really makes Hogwarts feel like Hogwarts. Thanks also to UK guests visiting Florahome USA - you're always welcome here. Of all the things to do in Florida April 15, 16, 17, 2011 - please remember April 22 is Earth Day and you can already begin celebrating by attending at least one of the many Earth Day events set for this weekend. With the tragedy in Japan reminding us of our responsibility to the planet and its environment, these events help us to discover new ways each of us can contribute. It wasn't that long ago the oil spill off the Florida coast threatened our own state. Thankfully, through prayer and the dedicated efforts of a great many, the beaches today are as beautiful as ever and there are still a whole lot of things to do in Florida April 15, 16, 17, 2011.

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The Things to do in Florida list is usually posted each Wednesday.

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Things to do in Florida April 15, 16, 17, 2011


April 13 - 17
Bunnel FL
Flagler County Fairgrounds
Flagler County Fair and Youth Show

Thru April 16
Eustis, FL
Lake County Fair
352-357-7111

Thru April 16
Brooksville, FL
Hernando County Fair
352-796-4552

Thru April 17
Maitland, FL
Florida Film Festival
407-629-1088

Thru April 17
Sarasota, FL
Sarasota Film Festival

April 13 and 15
Sarasota, FL
La Musica
International Chamber Music Festival
“A Musical Jubilee”

April 15 - 16
Apalachicola, FL
Antique & Classic Boat Show
850-653-8678

April 16
Belle Glade, FL
Black Gold Jubilee Festival
561-996-2745

April 16 - 17
Cape Coral, FL
Cape Coral Home & Garden Show
866-466-6300

April 15 - 16
Cape Coral, FL
Cardboard Boat Regatta

April 15 - 16
Chipley, FL
Falling Waters State Park
Legends and Lore
850-638-6130

April 16 - 17
Coral Gables, FL
Plant Show and Sale Presented by
the Bromeliad Society of South Florida
also on the 16th
Plants and People Program for Alzheimer's
and on the 17th
Sunday Sounds at Fairchild
305-667-1651

April 15 - 17
Cortez, FL
Small Craft Festival
941-708-6120

April 15 - 17
St. Augustine, FL
St. Augustine Sunrise Rotary presents
Rhythm and Ribs Festival 2011

April 16
Amelia Island, FL
Katie Ride (and walk) for Life
904-491-0811

April 16
Frostproof; FL
April Fun Nite
“Caribbean Night”
863-635-9112

April 16
Gulfport, FL
Gulfport Springfest
727-344-3711

April 16
Tallahassee, FL
Florida A & M University
Tallahassee Diamond Championship
(cheer and dance competition)

April 16
Lakeland, FL
Children's Festival
863-687-3869

April 14 - 17
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Eissey Campus Theatre
Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival
561-207-5900

April 13 - 17
Panama City Beach, FL
Seabreeze Jazz Festival
800-722-3224

April 16 - 17
Panama City Beach, FL
Spring Fling 2011 Car & Truck Show
800-722-3224

April 14 - 16
Daytona Beach, FL
Mary Mcleod Bethune Performing Arts Center
Dreamgirls

April 15 & 17
Plant City, FL
Buckler’s Craft Fair

April 16 - 17
Port Charlotte, FL
Charlotte County Nautical Flea Market
and Seafood Festival

April 15 - 16
Sarasota, FL
Municipal Auditorium
Gem, Jewelry, and Bead Show
941-928-3042

April 16
Sarasota, FL
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
Party on the Pass
941-388-4441 ext. 509

Thru April 17
Tampa, FL
Bay Area Renaissance Festival
800-373-0357

April 14 - 16
Live Oak, FL
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
Wanee Festival

April 15 - 16
Vero Beach, FL
Hibiscus Festival

April 15 - 16
Port Orange, FL
Lakeside Jazz Festival
386-756-3872

April 16
Pensacola, FL
Wine & Art Festival

April 16
Pensacola, FL
Saenger Theatre
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition
850-595-3880

April 16
Orlando, FL
UCF Book Festival

April 16
Vernon, FL
Orange and Bluegrass Festival
850-773-8112

April 16
Naples, FL
Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center
FREE Earth Day Festival
239-262-0304

April 16
Daytona Beach, FL
NCA/NDA Daytona Beach International Championship
(cheer and dance competition)

April 16
Daytona Beach FL
Florida Lighthouse Day

April 16 - 17
Starke, FL
Bradford County Strawberry Festival

April 15 - 16
Monticello, FL
Southern Music Rising Festival

April 16
Orlando, FL
Sevendust & Music Festival at Tinker Field
Earthday Birthday!
407-849-2000

April 16
Lakeland, FL
Lake Mirror Amphitheatre
Child of the Sun Jazz Festival
and Urban Triathlon

April 16
Holmes Beach, FL
Holmes Beach Founder’s Day Celebration

April 16
St. Augustine Beach, FL
Sea Turtle Festival

April 16
Venice, FL
Suncoast BBQ Bash

April 15 - 16
Lake Wales, FL
BBQ at Triple Canopy Ranch

April 15 - 16
Miami, FL
United Way Miami
Wine and Food Festival

April 16
Tampa, FL
Tampa-Hillsborough County Storytelling Festival
813-931-2106

April 16 - 17
St. Petersburg, Florida
Mainsail Arts Festival

April 15 - 16
Marianna, FL
Marianna Arts Festival
and BBQ Cook-Off
aka The Paint-N-Pork Fest

April 16
Ocala, FL
"ART IN THE PARK"
Sidewalk Chalk Festival

April 15 - 16
Madison, FL
Down Home Days Festival
850-973-2788

April 16
Titusville, FL
Earth Day Festival 2011
at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

April 15 - 17
Orlando, FL
Orange County Convention Center
Central Florida Home & Garden Show

April 16
Orlando, FL
Leu Gardens
Rose Show
407-324-3797

April 16
Sopchoppy, FL
FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory
Spring Open House
850-697-4120

April 16
Winter Park, FL
Mead Botanical Garden
Earth Day Celebration

April 16
Jacksonville, FL
Guns and Hoses Charity Boxing

April 15 - 17
Jacksonville, FL
Metro Park & Marina
Southeast US Boat Show
also
Blessing of the Fleet on the 17th
2 p.m.
Hogan Street Gazebo, Northbank Riverfront

Thru April 17
Homestead, FL
Homestead RC Raceway
IFMAR 1/8 World Championship

April 16
Coral Springs, FL
EarthFest
954-344-1117 or 954-345-2112

April 17
Coral Springs, FL
Special Olympic Car Show
954-344-1833

April 15, 16, and 17
(in order)
Clearwater, FL - Ruth Eckerd Hall
Orlando, FL - Universal
West Palm Beach, FL - Kravis Center
The Beach Boys with special guest John Stamos

April 16
Lutz, FL
Traverse benefit 'Fun Show'
(horse show)
813-416-8482

April 15 and 16
Orlando and Tampa, FL
Lady Gaga
Orlando - Amway Center - 15th
Tampa - St. Pete Times Forum - 16th

April 16 - 17
Largo, FL
Skyway Cat Club Show

April 16
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Northwest Florida Fairgrounds
Arts and Craft Show
850-862-0211

April 16
Ocala, FL
Hog for Hope - Poker Run
352-351-2479

April 16 - 17
Kissimmee, FL
Critter Con All Pet Expo

Thru April 16
Eustis, FL
Lake County Fair

April 16
Tampa, FL
Florida State Fairgrounds
1-800-ASK-GARYAmphitheatre
Jimmy Buffett

April 16
Kissimmee, FL
Osceola Heritage Park Expo Hall
Florida Finals
Cheer & Dance Classic

April 15 - 17
Sarasota, FL
Suncoast Boat Show
954-764-7642
Toll Free: 800-940-7642

April 16
Brooksville, FL
Train Show

April 15 - 17
Ocala, FL
MONSTER JAM!
(monster trucks)

April 15 - 16
Melbourne, FL
Wickham Park
Runaway Country - Space Coast Music Fest

Thru April 24
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Au-Rene Theater
Wicked

April 17
Orlando, FL
The Plaza Live
Suddenly Seniors: The Musical

April 14 - 16 and 17
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Symphony
Holst’s The Planets
April 17
Jacksonville Symphony River Classic
(music, food, run, & Fun!)

Thru May 15
Lake Buena Vista, FL
EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival

More Earth Day Celebrations:
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL - April 15 - 16
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Big Pine Key, FL - 16th
Bahia Honda State Park

Palm Coast, FL - 16th
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

Dunedin, FL - 16th
Honeymoon Island State Park

Coconut Grove, FL - 17TH
The Barnacle Historic State Park

Osprey, FL - 17th
Oscar Scherer State Park
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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 Gardening


Music, food, art, theatre - things to do in Florida April 15, 16, 17, 2011

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