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12th annual Unity Heritage Festival


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JAN. 18-19

The 37th annual Central Florida Scottish Highland Games brings the unique exhibition of ancient Scottish sport, music and food to the fields of Winter Springs’ Central Winds Park on Jan. 18 and 19. Come out for the spectacle of men throwing phone pole-sized logs through the air, trying to flip them over. Learn Celtic dancing. Drink Dunedin beer. Sample some of the best whiskeys in the world. Listen to the best pipe bands in the world competing against each other. Join in the competition yourself. Even the kids have their own mini games. Visit flascot.com for more information.

JAN. 19-20

Residents and local businesses will come together to celebrate the city of Winter Park’s 12th annual Unity Heritage Festival on Sunday and Monday. The annual festival will promote family history and raise funds for the Educational Fulfillment Fund for local economically disadvantaged youth. Activities will include children’s games, food and retail vendors, entertainment by various gospel artists, and the presentation of the annual Heritage Award. It’s from 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 19 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 20 at Shady Park in Hannibal Square. On Monday it will run in conjunction with the city’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It’s free! Call 407-599-3275 for more information.

JAN. 25

Don’t miss Food Truck Crazy coming to Fleet Peeples Park in Winter Park this weekend! It’s from noon to 4 p.m. on Jan. 25 at 2000 S. Lakemont Ave. It’s a regular event that happens every fourth Friday of the month. Come out for a variety of food trucks featuring local cuisine. Visit foodtruckcrazy.com for more information.

ONGOING

Friday Nights at the Morse continues from 4 to 8 p.m. every Friday for free. In addition to complimentary admission to the galleries every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., the Museum features a schedule of live music, art demonstrations, and special tours on selected evenings. The Museum invites the public to take advantage of these free opportunities to see permanent exhibitions as well as gallery updates. Live music is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the second Friday night of the month. It’s at 445 N. Park Ave. in Winter Park. Visit morsemuseum.org or call 407-645-5311 for more information.

 

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