Orange County, Florida

Week of the Family

Coordinating and encouraging events to celebrate and strengthen the families of Orange County from the first Saturday to the second Saturday of November annually. Investing in the future of families through education, wholesome activities, wellness and community service.

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The Week of the Family Essay Contest is now open. The 2024 theme is:

‘I make my family better when we are together by…’

  1. Write a thoughtful essay up to 250 words
  2. Essay author must be a current student age 5-18 years, in an Orange County, Florida school (public/private/home)
  3. Submit your essay online at weekofthefamily.org

ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY April 15, 2024

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Below you’ll find a listing of many events taking place in our community. Check back often to find fun activities for your family to attend. Click on any event to for details.

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What is the Grandparent of the Year Award?

Each year the Week of the Family invites you to nominate your grandparent for ‘Grandparent of the Year‘.  If your Grandparent lives in Orange County, Florida they are eligible to be nominated. Don't worry, you can nominate your married Grandparents too. It's easy....

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What is the Paula Hawkins Award?

The Senator Paula Hawkins Family Service Award is an award sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Orlando, Florida, and was awarded first to Senator Paula Hawkins, herself, in October 2006 during Orange County’s Week of the Family for her work...

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