Stay on the nice list by keeping The City Beautiful clean. | Photo via Canva
December is full of celebrations. Whether it’s for Hanukkah, Yule, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or New Year’s Eve, there’s a good chance you’re partying this month.
Before you ditch the decor, we’ve got to ask — do you know the dos and don’ts of recycling in Orlando? Here’s a refresher.
✅ Do recycle
After a quick clean, these materials are ready for recycling:
Flattened cardboard boxes
Plain paper like stationery, envelopes, newspapers, magazines, and catalogs
Washed and empty plastic containers
Bottles without any residue
🚫 Don’t recycle
Here’s what can’t go in your recycling bins:
Metallic or glittery materials like trimmings, wrapping paper, ribbons, and bows
Your last day to hunt for vintage treasures at Echoes of Retro is Wednesday, Dec. 31. The Ivanhoe Village shop announced its upcoming closure on Instagram, stating, “You may see a modified version of us down the road, but for now, we are pushing the pause button.”
Real Estate
A rare home in Winter Garden is up for grabs. Located on a mini peninsula cul-de-sac with just 21 residences, the five-bedroom, six-bathroom house boasts a three-car garage, a two-story foyer, a full wet bar, and a private guest suite. Take a peek at the price.
Coming Soon
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding its Central Florida footprint with plans to open 11 new restaurants in the Orlando area. Locations and timeline details are forthcoming, but the fast-casual chicken salad restaurant’s expansion could bring up to 330 new jobs to the region. (Orlando Business Journal)
Giveaway
The Kia Center’s 12 Days of Giveaways has kicked off with a chance to win two tickets to see Rosalía next summer. Follow these instructions before 10 a.m. today to enter, and check back each day for more opportunities to snag free seats.
Feel Good
Santa Claus and a few of his elves took a break from the North Pole this week to visit patients at Nemours Children’s Hospital. Instead of arriving by sleigh, the crew rappelled hundreds of feet down the hospital’s exterior, waving and interacting with patients from the windows. (NEWS 6)
Try This
Quantum Leap Winery is popping up at East End Market for the holiday season. Stop in to shop for gifts and bottles of wine, or grab a bite and sip your way through its menu of wine slushies, frozen mimosas, hard ciders, and bubbly. (Bungalower)
Arts
Admission to the Orlando Museum of Art will be free all day tomorrow, Dec. 18 during its monthly Access for All initiative. Special programming includes artist talks, sketching in the galleries, and a docent-led highlights tour.
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Stick to the paved paths at Langford Park, or take a slightly more challenging trek across the street at Dickson Azalea Park. | Photo via Google Maps
Feeling the stress of holiday shopping, planning, and hosting? It might be time to (literally) take a hike.
We’ve compiled a curated hiking guide for the Orlando areawith 12 trails and routes. Note: We recommend checking park websites for additional information, current trail conditions, and safety practices.
Visit the butterfly garden at the Vera Carter Environmental Center, then keep an eye out for bobcats, bald eagles, and gopher tortoises among the swampland as you hike along trails + boardwalks.
Long day working downtown? Touch grass at this park where you can cross paved pathways + bridges over creeks and under shady trees. Bonus: The trails also connect to Dickson Azalea Park, so you can double up your step count.
Our favorite way to stay warm in the winter? With a little added heat. We love this heated vest that provides up to 12 hours of continuous heat with a battery that doubles as a power bank. We pair it with these top-rated rechargeable hand warmers on extra chilly days.
Today’s the day. Perla’s Pizza will celebrate its grand opening starting at 4 p.m., complete with holiday drink + dessert specials, all-day happy hour deals, and free pizza for the first 15 tables. Pro tip: Wear your best ugly holiday sweater for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
