Friday:
Date Night – Leu Gardens – 6pm
Enjoy a date in the fresh air and a screening of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation in the gardens at 8:30pm. For more info: leugardens.org
The Art of Fashion – Orlando Museum of Art – 7pm
This unique event pairs the latest fashion trends from Orlando’s favorite designers, retailers, and stylists with creative works from Central Florida's most talented artists. For more info: theshoemaven.com
Saturday:
Free Comic Book Day – Smash Comics Seminole Towne Center – 10am
Everybody gets a free comic book and chances to meet guest comic book artists, cosplayers, and writers in honor of the opening weekend for Marvel's Captain America: Civil War. For more info: smashcomicsandgames.com
Free Pizza – Waterford Lakes Town Center – 11am to 2pm
It's the grand opening of Uncle Maddio's Pizza, and to celebrate they're giving away free pizza! For more info: facebook.com/UnclemaddiosOrlando
Viva La Musica – SeaWorld – 12:00 PM
Enjoy Orlando's Latin Music Festival this week featuring musician, composer, singer and trombonist, Willie Colón and Latin food prepared by SeaWorld Executive Chef Hector Colon. For more info: seaworldparks.com
Reggae on the Block Music Festival – Washington St. – 3pm to 12am
Four DJs, more than a dozen bands—and it’s all reggae, mon! For more info: reggaeontheblock.com
Dinner and a Movie in the Park – Loch Haven Park – 6:30pm
Start with dinner from the food trucks, and end the evening with a free screening of West Side Story brought to you by the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. For more info: orlandoshakes.org
Sunday:
Leu Gardens Celebrates Moms – Leu Gardens – 9am to 5pm
Moms get in free on Mother's Day. Stroll the 50 acres of gardens, including the blooming rose garden and treat mom to something sweet. For more info: leugardens.org
Mother's Day Brunch – Cuba Libre Restaurant – 11am to 3pm
Celebrate tu mamá with a special Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar. Reservations recommended. For more info: cubalibrerestaurant.com
Mother’s Day Brunch – Rosen Plaza Hotel – 11am to 4pm
Celebrate mom with brunch in the grand ballroom and complimentary mimosas. For more info: http://www.rosenplaza.com/MothersDay
Mother's Day Brunch – Rosen Centre – 11am to 5pm
Show mom how much you care with gourmet brunch selections and complimentary champagne. For more info: http://www.rosencentre.com/mothersday/
Mother's Day Brunch – Rosen Shingle Creek – 11:30am to 7:00pm
It's a feast worthy of mom featuring unlimited mimosas and an array of chef's stations. For more info: http://www.rosenshinglecreek.com/MothersDay
Mother’s Day Lunch and Dinner – Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill – 11am to 10pm
Toast to mom on her special day with the exquisite Floridian food and flavor of Harry’s. For more info: http://www.rosencentre.com/mothersday/
Mother's Day Celebration – Hilton Orlando – 10am to 7pm
Spend the day doing fun activities including getting mom's nails painted and a water balloon toss and eating the scrumptious food in celebration of mom. For more info: thehiltonorlando.com
Invictus Games Orlando – ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex – Times Vary
It's the kickoff for this week-long international adaptive-sporting event for injured active-duty and veteran service members. For more info: invictusgames2016.org
Multi-Day Events:
Mother's Day at the Gardens – Bok Tower Gardens – Sat & Sun 9am to 5pm
It's free admission to the gardens for moms this Mother's Day weekend, with live carillon concerts and a plant sale. For more info: boktowergardens.org
Midnight Movies – Enzian – Fri & Sat 11:59pm
See these special showings of Purple Rain in honor of Prince's recent passing. For more info: enzian.org
Orlando Cabaret Festival – Mad Cow Theatre – Times Vary
It's the closing weekend for this annual festival of intimate performances by some of the world's pre-eminent cabaret and jazz artists. For more info: orlandocabaret.com
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – Epcot – Regular Park Times
View enchanting topiaries, gather expert gardening tips and enjoy live music, all while sampling seasonal foods from outdoor kitchens in the Disney World theme park’s World Showcase. For more info: epcotinspring.com
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