Ocoee Lakeshore Center is a great venue for weddings and events. I attended a fundraiser for…read moreMatthew's Hope and was very impressed with the grounds and facility. The venue is located next to Starke Lake so the view is lovely. They recently completed a four million dollar renovation and it looks beautiful. There is built in audio visual and a huge lobby area where several bars can be set up for a reception area. The staff is friendly and the food was delicious.

I attended a wedding at Trellis, it was a Sunday wedding…read more The ambience was beautiful, very nicely decorated and lighted. They have a very good stereo system for the dancing. The food was exceptional. there was a buffet where the food was very good and for my vegetarian husband and me, two vegetarian dishes were served by a wait person at our table and it was absolutely delicious. It had to be special ordered in advance but there was no extra charge. The chef they have must be amazing to have served such a creative dish. We weren't told what it was so I can't say, but I'll post a photo of it. It was cooked perfectly. Parking was plentiful. the venue is on the second floor. There were two staircases plus an elevator that is located next to the rear of Foxtail coffee. My only reservation is that during the cocktail hour, it would have been nice to have additional seating options and more tables to stand at and eat the hors d'oeuvres.

I recently went to Trellis 925 for gathering for CFWA (Central Florida Wedding Association) and was…read moreblown away at the scenery and decor! It was modern and trendy, not to mention the secret Speak Easy door from the bridal suite to the bathroom. Gorgeous venue!! I look forward to shooting here for weddings! Thanks for having me.

I love this hideaway. My friend does his improv shows here and I feel likes VIP going to an…read moreunderground club.

The Backspace is a multi purpose venue where they host a variety of events and classes for children…read moreand adults. They offer Paint Nights, Kids Crafting, Special Events, Yoga, Piano/Voice/Acting lessons and Improv classes. You can rent this space out to teach your own class, or to have a private event. You can host a birthday party, corporate event, the options are endless. This space is a blank canvas for your vision! Jill owns the backspace, and she is so kind, welcoming and easy to talk to. She teaches the painting classes and kids art classes. This is a great spot that fits into the College Park community perfectly, check them out!

We love this place! we have been here twice for birthday parties and have enjoyed it each time…read more There are a ton of toys and things for kids to play, climb, and jump on, including a super fun zip line!! My daughter was too scared to try the zip line the first time we came, but was brave enough the second visit and it's all she wanted to do! There's a trampoline, several swings and riding things, an imaginary play area with a kitchen, mangatiles, blocks and sensory toys. When your kid needs a break, there's even a calming room for a chill out session with an adorable camping scene set up and cozy pillows to sit on. There is a party room and tables and chairs for cake and snacks, as well as a boutique area selling Melissa and Doug arts and crafts sets and magic water coloring books for purchase. This place was even featured in an episode of Blippi, so you know it's already kid approved. We high recommend this place for a good indoor play time or party.

I came here recently with my daughter for a birthday event. I absolutely loved this place because…read morethey really had a space for kids of all ages. There was an infant and toddler area for my baby to play and they had water tummy time mats, activity gyms, a swing and a ton of other toys for that age bracket. Obviously the rest of the space was geared towards older children, which included a small zip line. I would absolutely go back with my daughter again since she had a blast.

We toured the Winter Park Events Center while searching for Quinceañera venues for my daughter, and…read moreit's truly one of the most beautiful event spaces in Central Florida. The venue is thoughtfully designed with two main levels. The downstairs ballroom serves as the primary event space with a full kitchen and dressing room, while upstairs features a large rooftop terrace, another dressing room, and a half kitchen that works well for cocktail hours or smaller gatherings. The entrance also showcases local art installations, which adds a nice cultural touch. One thing that really stood out during our tour is the value for the size of the venue. For the number of guests the space can accommodate, it's honestly difficult to beat the pricing compared to many other venues in the area. The only reason we ultimately didn't choose this venue came down to production limitations. They do not allow cold sparkler machines, "dancing on a cloud" effects, or direct mounting from the ceilings, which restricted some of the celebratory elements we were planning. They are also strict about approved caterers and vendors, which is understandable since previous events have caused permanent damage to the facility. Because our daughter's padrinos wanted to contribute to some of the more elaborate production elements, we had to explore other options. That said, if your event doesn't require those features, the Winter Park Events Center is an incredible venue with a modern design, great layout, and strong value. For weddings, galas, or milestone celebrations that fit within their guidelines, it's absolutely worth touring.

Beautiful venue for events and weddings! They have a nice outdoor space with a ring of palm trees…read morethat makes for nice pictures. However, it is nearby a sports field, so wedding ceremonies have a background noise that could disrupt the process. The facilities are nice and clean. Parking can be tough but there is a free parking structure across the street.

4 Stars for possibly the oddest DIY event space / living space / arts space I've ever encountered…read more "Welcome. You are here. It is now." -- The words painted on the stairs leading to this magical place. How can I not be a fan of The Space? This DIY venue, with no signage, located above Anthony's Pizza in Mills 50 is just so crazy that it makes me want more. They host a bunch of odd/quirky/artistic events including Literocalypse (a monthly reading series featuring local writers), figure drawing art sessions, crazy dance parties (ex: SPACE-FEST), nude yoga, zine-release parties, musicians from all around, etc. Park behind Anthony's and walk up the stairs to find fantastically decorated hallways (sheets, sheets, and more sheets!) in what I imagine used to be a regular apartment. I went for Literocalypse one night and found myself wandering the apartment between readings. It seemed like people lived there- the kitchen looked like I had stocked it in my early college days and there were some homemade brownies sitting there, tempting anyone brave enough to take one. Their website, though minimal, hints to the goals of this place with a simple message at the top: "culture. expression. collaboration. education. inspiration. community. progress." It seems you can rent the space for events or to live there- "rental rates are flexible and donation based." I dig that they have a calendar of events that seems to be kept up to date. Unfortunately, I've heard that they've recently been throwing shows and events to raise money to save The Space and I hear that the actual physical space is for sale, but hopefully with the support of the arts community it will remain in its current iteration or another. In the end, Orlando is better for having these types of unique, non-judgemental venues for young artists to explore themselves and for us less artistic folks to enjoy something very real and untainted. And yes, I hear the dance parties are pretty freaking nuts (and hot, with only window AC units).

We were here for my son's national volleyball tournament, and overall I was impressed with how well…read morethe convention center handled such a large event. One tip: make sure you know whether you're supposed to be at the North or South Concourse before you arrive. If you enter on the wrong side, you'll have quite a walk. Parking was $20 per day when we purchased all four days at once. Otherwise, it would have been $26 per day. Every time you enter or exit the parking lot, you'll need to show your parking pass so it can be scanned. The convention center itself is enormous but very clean. Both the North and South sides had food and beverage vendors, although I thought the South Concourse had the better selection this year, including Starbucks, Cuban coffee, and even a vendor handing out free protein bars. The restrooms were consistently clean, which is always appreciated during a long tournament. One thing that really stood out was the excellent lost and found system. I accidentally left my Nordstrom credit card in a restroom. When I went to Lost & Found, a sign directed anyone looking for a wallet or credit card to the Championship Desk. Sure enough, they had my card. I had already canceled it, but it was reassuring to know that someone had turned it in. It's nice to see honesty still exists. A few tips for first-time visitors: The playing areas can get incredibly loud, so bring headphones or ear protection if you're sensitive to noise. Keep your head up! Volleyballs can come flying off the courts. I actually got hit once--not too hard, thankfully--but it definitely happens. There are floor maps available, which are helpful, but it's best to know your court assignment before arriving. Security is efficient. You'll pass through an electronic scanner, and security may ask to look inside your bag (even my clear bag was briefly checked). One of my favorite improvements from previous years is that you can upload a selfie to your entrance pass ahead of time. That way, you don't have to show your driver's license every time you enter. Despite the size of the venue, it was clean, organized, and well-equipped to host a tournament of this scale. I know this is a very difficult feat to handle so kudos to them! I didn't like how dark the areas were on the playing floor if you decided to get coffee or food there - way too dark or depressing! Add nice light there like you do on the floor where all of the vendor carts are!

Make sure you've got on your comfy walking shoes. I came here for my daughter's dance competition…read more The venue is clean and has a lot of space, so no event is crammed on top of another. Make sure you give yourself extra walking time as nothing is particularly close to anything else. There is a food court with more than adequate seating.

Have been here twice and my kids and I love it…read more Online reservations only and Terra Play socks that you can reuse for the kids. Adults can wear regular socks. Parking is limited but once you book your reservation an email is sent on instructions and information on additional parking. Two bathrooms which are very large in size and step stool for the kids to wash their hands. Play area very cool with a ball pit. In the front of the indoor play area is only for little ones. There is an area for shoes and bags in the front entrance. Cafe is small with limited seating, food and drinks are average.

My first time here. So much fun! My friend was invited my daughter as a guest through her…read moremembership and I (the caregiver) was free. To come, you have to reserve a spot (1-2hours) so this alleviates overcrowding. During summer, the morning time until 10:30am is for 3 year olds and younger only. During the rest of the year, it is open to the other ages. Apparently, this was not communicated clearly so some of my other mom friends with kids older than 3 were turned away upon arrival. It's beautiful inside. The colors, aesthetic, layout. The play area is gated off. Everything is baby proofed. Two story play area with climbing, ball pit, low stimulation touch screen game, mini trampolines, and more. There's a small area specifically for infants. I climbed around the entire structure as well. There's at least one worker supervising and cleaning the play area. The cafe is outside of the play area, but very close where you can supervise your child. There are also 4 cameras so you can see your child even if they're inside of or behind a structure. There are 2 large companion restrooms with diaper pails, stairs for toddlers to reach the sink, & most everything is touch free. I really appreciated how clean everything was. We will definitely be back!