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9 things to do this weekend

1. Deland 12th Annual Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway

ORLANDO, Fla. — The City of DeLand invites residents to participate in the 12th Annual Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway & Community Health Initiative.

Saturday, Aug. 6

8 a.m. to 10 a.m

Earl Brown Park amphitheater at 815 South Alabama Avenue in DeLand

Read: Deland to host 12th Annual Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway

2. Craft Beer Festival at SeaWorld Orlando

Enjoy over 100 craft beers from breweries across the State of Florida, plus a few domestic craft favorites.

Aug. 5 - Sept. 5

12p.m. - one hour prior to park close

SeaWorld Orlando

7007 SeaWorld Drive

Orlando, FL 32821

Information on events and tickets can be found here.

READ: SeaWorld’s Craft Beer Festival: What you can expect

3. EPCOT ®International Food & Wine Festival

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Now through Nov. 19

Food and wine enthusiasts can enjoy flavors from across six continents as well as activities for the entire family.

Here’s how Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival started

4. SeaWorld’s Electric Ocean

Electric Ocean festivities continue with “fun summer days and fiery summer nights”.

Guests can enjoy family-friendly DJ parties, animal encounters, themed food, a firework and fountain show every night.

Now - Sept. 5

Information on events and tickets can be found here.

READ: Electric Ocean to light up SeaWorld again this summer

5. Orlando City SC vs. New England Revolution

Orlando City Soccer Club takes on New England Revolution at Exploria Stadium in downtown Orlando

Sat, Aug 6 7:30p.m.

Exploria Stadium

655 West Church Street

Orlando, FL 32805

Ticket information can be found here.


6. Florida Underground Fest 3

Two days of music by alternative bands from all over the state.

Saturday Aug 6 at 2:45 PM / Sunday Aug 7 at 1:45 PM

Will’s Pub

1042 North Mills Avenue

Orlando, Fl 32803

Ticket information can be found here.

7. Sketching in the Galleries

Drawing and sketching supplies will be available for artists of all ages to use on these select dates. Come enjoy an afternoon at the museum and become inspired by the artwork in the galleries.

Saturday, Aug 6

Noon - 2:00pm

FREE with admission.

Orlando Museum Of Art

2416 North Mills Avenue

Orlando, FL 32803

8. Orlando Pride vs. Angel City FC

Sun, Aug 7 7p.m.

Exploria Stadium

655 West Church Street

Orlando, FL 32805

Ticket information can be found here.

9. Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Adoption Event

Sat. Aug 6

1pm – 3pm

PetSmart, 4550 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL

View adoptable pets here.

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Matt Reeser

Matt Reeser, WFTV.com

Matt Reeser joined WFTV in 1998 as a news photographer and has worked for television stations in Kentucky and West Virginia.