ORLANDO, Fla. – Did you know that April 7 is 407 Day?
Here’s your chance to stay local and celebrate all things Orlando. Whether that means buying something local or staying and playing, you can’t go wrong showing your pride in our beloved area code.
Enacted in 2020 to support local restaurants during the pandemic, 407 Day has evolved into a holiday where folks in the Orlando area celebrate all our region has to offer.
Here are a few ideas to get your 407 par-day started:
EAT!
We all know that Orlando’s food scene has exploded recently and the News 6 staff has you covered with all things food. We have tons of Central Florida food stories that are updated daily on our Florida Foodie page found here.
In addition to great restaurants, food halls are growing in popularity across the metro Orlando area. They are giving business start-ups a chance to realize their foodie dreams by serving up gourmet food and drinks from a booth. Some of these eateries have gone on to open brick-and-mortar restaurants too. You’ll also find more community events at these food halls, including markets and festivals.
- Orlando – East End Market
- Orlando – A La Cart
- Lake Nona – Boxi Park
- Winter Garden – Plant Street Market
- Avalon Park – Marketplace at Avalon Park
- Sanford – Henry’s Depot
PLAY!
Go ahead, get out there and enjoy yourself!
Need some ideas?
- Rent a swan boat at Lake Eola. It only costs $15 for a 30 minute rental. Boats can seat up to five people and a wheelchair accessible boat is available.
- Central Florida’s springs offer a pretty great way to cool off and explore natural Florida. The waters of Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka are at a constant 72 degrees, fit for swimming, tubing and other water activities (don’t forget your reservation). Go kayaking or canoeing, hike or bike the trails, and enjoy the wildlife. Or you can check out the natural lazy river at Rock Springs at Kelly Park, also in Apopka. It’s also great for snorkeling, tubing or a picnic. There’s also camping and kayaking nearby at Kelly Park’s Camp Joy.
- Airboats, kayaks and paddleboards, oh my! Ecotours in Florida are a kind of choose your own adventure. You can choose the speed of airboating through the wetlands of east Orange, Osceola or Seminole counties, or the tranquility of a kayak up the Wekiva or Econlockhatchee rivers. It’s the best way to see alligators, deer, bears, manatees and other wildlife in our area.
- The Orlando area has several theater groups, and talented performing artists. Check out the local talent at Orlando Shakes, Dr. Phillips Center, Winter Park Playhouse, Orlando Ballet, Orlando Family Stage, The Ritz Theater and Theater West End to name a few.
SHOP!
You can support local, unique businesses after you’ve eaten and played. Here are a few places to shop that would love your support.
- East End Market isn’t only food. There are also local shops inside.
- Adjectives Market has furniture, home décor, art and unique gifts. There are five locations throughout Orlando.
- Park Avenue in Winter Park offers the chance to eat, play and shop!
- Jungle Room by BWH Plant Co. is a great place to shop for amazing plants to brighten your space.
- Park Ave CDs, which is no longer on Park Avenue, sits on Corrine Drive in the Audubon Park area and features a lot of great shops to check out.
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