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Wonderade Punch List
Orlando Weekend
Friday, Oct 23
It's a warm weekend, about 83 on Saturday and 80 on Sunday, with only a 12% and 16% chance of a passing drizzle. Saturday has a harvest festival, Kids Trivia at Kaleidoscope and the Spooky Star Party, and Sunday pairs the Not So Spooky Halloween Market with Free Family Funday at the Mennello Museum.
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The weather read
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Saturday
83° / 62°
Drizzle, 12% rain.
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Sunday
80° / 71°
Drizzle, 16% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Warm afternoon: do the open-sun stuff in the morning and save shade for later. A passing shower is possible, so keep a rain jacket handy.
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Saturday plan |
 9 to 10:30 am |
Live music, a pumpkin patch, a farmers market and a kids' zone with a bounce house and face painting fill a whole morning. Go early, before the open sun heats up.
4Roots Farm · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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| Morning |
A Saturday morning trunk or treat in Orlando, though the listing is light on details. Confirm the location and time before you load up the car.
Orlando, Florida · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
Kids Trivia at Kaleidoscope is an indoor break from the afternoon warmth. Check the start time first, since the listing doesn't give one.
712 E Washington St, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32801 · Price not listed · Indoors
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 4 to 5:30 pm |
Bounce houses, games, food vendors, costume contests and candy straight from the trucks at Reiter Park. It's open sun, so arrive later once it cools and bring water.
Reiter Park · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Stargazing, spooky crafts, science activities and candy at the Emil Buehler Planetarium, with costumes encouraged. Let the kids wear their Halloween best and plan on about 90 minutes.
Emil Buehler Planetarium · Price not listed · Indoors
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Also Saturday: Promenade at Sunset Walk's Trunk or Treat Car Show is free, with over two dozen candy stops starting at 5pm and more than 100 show cars handing out treats too. (Free · Outdoors, open sun)
Also Saturday: City of Lake Mary Halloween Spooktacular offers trick or treating around Central Park plus a DJ and costume contests. (Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun)
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Sunday plan |
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A Halloween market pitched as not so spooky, which suits little ones who scare easily. It's in open sun, so go early in the morning and confirm hours, since none are listed.
618 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32803 · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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Missed trivia on Saturday? Kaleidoscope runs Kids Trivia again Sunday afternoon, a cool indoor spot for quick thinkers. Confirm the time before you go.
712 E Washington St, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32801 · Price not listed · Indoors
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 Afternoon |
A free family day at the Mennello Museum makes an easy indoor afternoon out of the sun. Check the hours first, since the listing doesn't give a time.
900 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32803 · Price not listed · Indoors
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Heads up: Eolaween takes over Lake Eola's East Lawn Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: Mount Dora Craft Fair takes over Downtown Mount Dora Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Winn-Dixie
Sheet Pan Chicken Night
Protein value: about 26 g protein per $
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Boneless chicken breast from Winn-Dixie leads the week at about 26 g protein per $. Pair it with roasted broccoli or cauliflower and pasta, and dinner works for picky and hungry eaters alike. |
| Know & Love Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Value Pack |
$3.99 lb |
| Cauliflower or Broccoli Bunch |
$3.49 ea |
| Dole Salad Blends 5-12 oz |
2 for $7 |
| Mueller's Traditional Pasta 12-17.6 oz, Hunt's Pasta Sauce 24 oz or Knorr Rice or Pasta Sides 4.1-5.8 oz |
4 for $5 |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 27.
How to cook it: Cube the chicken and the broccoli or cauliflower, toss with oil, garlic powder and salt, and roast at 425 for about 20 minutes. Serve over pasta with warmed sauce.
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Runner-up dinner · Winn-Dixie
Steak Night, at home
Top round steak comes in second at about 11 g protein per $, steak night without the restaurant bill. Add roasted potatoes, a salad and berries and it feels like a treat. USDA Choice Beef Boneless Top Round Steak ($8.99 lb, about 11 g protein per $), Know & Love Organic Salad Blends 5 oz (2 for $8), 3 lb Bag Know & Love Yellow Onions or 5 lb Bag Russet Potatoes ($1.99 ea), Sara Lee Artesano Bread or Buns 16-20 oz or Thomas' English Muffins 12-13 oz (BOGO), Blueberries, Blackberries or Raspberries 6 oz (2 for $7).
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The weekend bonus
Large pumpkins at $6.99 can carry a whole afternoon: scoop the seeds, carve a face, then roast the seeds for a snack.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Publix Black Beans 32-oz bag Publix · about 66 g protein per $ |
$2.99 |
| USDA Choice Beef Boneless Top Round London Broil or Roast Winn-Dixie · about 20 g protein per $ |
$4.99 lb |
| Butterball Ground Turkey 85% Lean 16-oz tray Publix · about 19 g protein per $ |
2 for $8.00 |
| Fresh Organic 85/15 Grass-Fed Ground Beef 1 lb. ALDI · about 14 g protein per $ |
$5.99 |
Ads run Oct 21 to Oct 27. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad. Protein figures use USDA values and the weight stated in the ad.
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