Ocoee’s spring fling: Exciting community events and activities

If quiet and laid-back is your thing, you’re going to find Ocoee, Florida an ideal place to build a home. Ocoee’s fun and easygoing community stages various family-friendly events throughout the year.

An exciting lineup awaits locals and visitors alike this coming spring alone:

Spring Fling

Ocoee’s 12th annual Spring Fling festivities will take place at the Bill Breeze Park on March 11 this year. The whole-day affair aims to promote safety among members of the community, especially kids. There will be lots of cool activities for everyone to enjoy, including a bike rodeo, bounce houses, and obstacle courses. Of course, you can also expect great food, music and giveaways, too!

Best Fest

On March 30, everyone’s in for a feast at Ocoee’s 15th annual Best Fest! This food expo, the largest in West Orange County, will shine the spotlight on the most mouthwatering dishes and delights that this corner of Central Florida has to offer. Happening at the Bill Breeze Park and Gazebo starting 5:00 PM!

Food Truck Fridays

If you can’t wait for the Best Fest, head on over to the latest Food Truck Friday, held regularly also at the Bill Breeze Park. Mark your calendars too for their featured monthly Movies in the Park, because you can’t go wrong with a combo of great food and fun movies. Watch out for screenings of “Pete’s Dragon” in March,“Moana” in May, and “Sing”in June!

Easter Extravaganza

Celebrate Easter, Ocoee-style on April 15 as the community hosts its annual event. Kids can expect a fantastic morning of fun and games, from the much-anticipated Easter Egg Hunt, to face painting and balloon art, to photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny!

Big Orange Games

Big Orange Invitational Games for the Physically Challenged. This year’s games, slated for April 29 at the Ocoee HighSchool, will showcase the talents of the city’s differently abled youth in track and field events such as the 40, 60, and 100-yard dash, club throw, discus, shot put, softball throw, slalom, and long jump.

Jim Beech Recreation Family Aquatic Center Pool Season Opening

This one’s something that all Ocoee locals look forward to every year. The Jim Beech Recreation Center will mark the coming of summer as it opens the Ocoee community pool for the season on May 6! The Aquatic Facility is safe for all members of the family, featuring zero depth entry, a maximum depth of four feet, and three distinct play features. Get ready to beat the heat!

Much More, Coming Soon!

There’s a whole lot more in store for Ocoee residents later in the year, including the city’s trademark celebrations of groundbreaking filmmaking, Hispanic heritage, and Ocoee’s historic roots. Check out the schedules for these events below:

• 12th Annual Central Florida Film Festival: September 1-3, 2017
• Fiesta de Colores: September 2017 (TBD)
• Founders’ Day Festival: November 3-4, 2017

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