BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Aerospace Center For Excellence - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aceedu.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Aerospace Center For Excellence REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000 DTSTAMP:20260717T190434 CREATED:20260708T195934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T195936Z UID:93283-1786179600-1786183200@aceedu.org SUMMARY:Wings 'n Waffles Buehler Build DESCRIPTION:Join us from 9:00 – 10:00 A.M. to enjoy breakfast (chicken and waffles\, thus the event name) and a short presentation on “The History of Model Making.” \n\n\n\nThen after breakfast\, we head over to the Buehler Restoration Building to assemble your own airplane model! This activity is appropriate for ages 7-99+ \n\n\n\nMembers of the Florida Air Museum receive FREE admission to this event. Non-member cost is $10.00 per person at the door\, which includes a day pass to tour the Museum when the event is over\, a $5 discount on a regular daily admission! URL:https://aceedu.org/event-calendar/wings-n-waffles-buehler-build-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aceedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FAM_Wings_n_Waffles_Logo_Production_No_FAM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260717T190434 CREATED:20260702T183016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T183018Z UID:93278-1787389200-1787400000@aceedu.org SUMMARY:smART Class DESCRIPTION:The Art of Composites \n\n\n\nMerging materials to make something better is a concept that dates back to the Renaissance. The aviation industry has uitilized this art form to create a myriad of aircraft designs. In this fun art class\, we will explore the process engineers use to create brand new materials. Then we will combine the individual qualities of fabric\, glue\, paint and spackle\, cause some chemical reactions\, and leave with a textured moonscape. We will also explore painting frescoes\, another type of composite art. \n\n\n\nThis project is fun\, easy\, and no previous art experience is required! \n\n\n\nCost is $10 per person or FREE for Florida Air Museum members. All supplies will be included\, and light breakfast fare will be served. This class is for ages 12 and up. Online registration is required\, and payment will be made at the door. URL:https://aceedu.org/event-calendar/smart-class/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://aceedu.org/wp-content/uploads/image-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260717T190434 CREATED:20260708T200536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T200537Z UID:93292-1794045600-1794060000@aceedu.org SUMMARY:Wings 'n Things DESCRIPTION:November 7th @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm \n\n\n\nThis annual event is a “must-do” for family members of all ages. Experience the wonders of aerospace through hands-on activities that range from building a wing rib to exploring flight through simulation\, to constructing and testing your own balsa wood glider! \n\n\n\nActivities (included but not limited to) \n\n\n\n· Launch stomp rockets \n\n\n\n· Observe the sun through special telescopes \n\n\n\n· Build a wing rib \n\n\n\n· Make balsa wood gliders \n\n\n\n· Sit in a real aircraft \n\n\n\n· Check out Drone Soccer \n\n\n\n· Explore the stars in our portable planetarium \n\n\n\n· Construct and test your own whirlybird \n\n\n\n· Test your mechanic skills with riveting \n\n\n\n· Explore flight with our flight simulators \n\n\n\n· Control Sphero Robots on Mission Mars \n\n\n\n· See a F-14 Tomcat up close \n\n\n\n· Bounce houses \n\n\n\n· Puppy time with our friends from the SPCA \n\n\n\n· Plenty of activities for all age levels \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFood \n\n\n\nFood Food trucks will be on-site for lunch! Meal combos will be priced at $8 with options for a hamburger or hotdog with chips and a drink (Coke\, Diet Coke\, or Water). A la Carte options for chips or drinks are available for $1.25 each. \n\n\n\nAdmission and parking are FREE \n\n\n\nSkylight Hangar (Hangar A) SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus 3985 Laird Blvd. Lakeland\, FL 33811 \n\n\n\nCampingIf you want to camp the weekend of Wings ‘n Things\, please visit Our Year-Round Camping Page for more information and registration. \n\n\n\nMap URL:https://aceedu.org/event-calendar/wings-n-things-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aceedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/wingsnthings-hero2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T193000 DTSTAMP:20260717T190434 CREATED:20260708T200627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T200628Z UID:93294-1795456800-1795462200@aceedu.org SUMMARY:StoryTime Under the Stars DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun under the stars as we bring our weekly Story Time event outside around our fire ring for stories\, songs\, and s’mores! \n\n\n\nCome and be our guest for a unique and fun-filled Story Time. If you have joined us on Tuesdays in the Florida Air Museum\, you know that we have a great time with stories\, songs\, and learning. This event is open to your entire family\, so bring everyone for fun around our large fire pit as we read\, sing\, and enjoy some s’mores together! \n\n\n\nThe event is free to all. We ask for a $10 donation per family to help offset the material costs. \n\n\n\nWhen you register\, please secure a ticket for everyone in your party. This will help us plan for purchasing s’more making materials. \n\n\n\nEVENT NOTES: \n\n\n\n\nBring flashlights. The area is fairly dark and uneven. We want you to be safe while you are walking to/from your cars.\n\n\n\nAs you know\, Florida weather is unpredictable. Stay tuned for updates in the case of bad weather.\n\n\n\nBring camping chairs. There are only a few picnic tables available.\n\n\n\n\nAddress – 4590 Rocky Rd Lakeland\, FL 33811 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption URL:https://aceedu.org/event-calendar/storytime-under-the-stars-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aceedu.org/wp-content/uploads/STUS-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261205T200000 DTSTAMP:20260717T190434 CREATED:20260708T200414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T200415Z UID:93290-1796486400-1796500800@aceedu.org SUMMARY:Flight Before Christmas DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the magic of Christmas at the Florida Air Museum! Airplanes are the star of the show as you walk through a maze of twinkling lights and enjoy warm apple cider\, hot chocolate\, and cookies. Make sure to get your selfie with Santa and personally give him your holiday wish list. Flight Before Christmas: Where Holiday Cheer Takes Flight!  \n\n\n\nSpecial Guest – Santa Claus \n\n\n\nAdmission: $10 adults\, $5 kids (under 12) pay at the door. Museum members are FREE! URL:https://aceedu.org/event-calendar/flight-before-christmas-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aceedu.org/wp-content/uploads/RWS_2609-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260717T190434 CREATED:20260708T200214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T200215Z UID:93286-1797008400-1797019200@aceedu.org SUMMARY:North Pole Express: Air Mail Edition DESCRIPTION:North Pole Express: Air Mail Edition is a holiday event for the whole family! Begin the evening with a reading of the classic children’s story “Polar Express” then board our Boeing 727 for a “flight” to deliver your personal letter to Santa at the North Pole. Once you’ve “landed”\, enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies while watching Santa circle the globe in our Science on a Sphere laboratory. \n\n\n\n\n3 boardings per day\, 5:00 pm\, 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm (45-60 minute experience)\n\n\n\nArrive at the Florida Air Museum\n\n\n\nPajamas encouraged\n\n\n\nDon’t forget your letter to Santa!\n\n\n\nGather for a reading of “Polar Express” and board North Pole Express Airways for a “flight” to the North Pole\n\n\n\nTake a selfie from the cockpit with a special guest\n\n\n\nReturn to the Florida Air Museum and enjoy hot chocolate\, cookies\, and Christmas music while watching Santa circle the globe.\n\n\n\nTake home a special gift\n\n\n\nOne ticket per person (adults and children*)*Children 2 years of age and younger are considered a lap child and do not need a ticket. Limit of one lap child per adult.\n\n\n\n\nNorth Pole Express tickets go on sale in September! \n\n\n\nWant to see Santa? Take a look at our Flight Before Christmas event on December 5\, 2026! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption URL:https://aceedu.org/event-calendar/north-pole-express-air-mail-edition/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aceedu.org/wp-content/uploads/TheNorthPoleExpress_2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260717T190434 CREATED:20260708T200245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T200247Z UID:93288-1797094800-1797105600@aceedu.org SUMMARY:North Pole Express: Air Mail Edition DESCRIPTION:North Pole Express: Air Mail Edition is a holiday event for the whole family! Begin the evening with a reading of the classic children’s story “Polar Express” then board our Boeing 727 for a “flight” to deliver your personal letter to Santa at the North Pole. Once you’ve “landed”\, enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies while watching Santa circle the globe in our Science on a Sphere laboratory. \n\n\n\n\n3 boardings per day\, 5:00 pm\, 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm (45-60 minute experience)\n\n\n\nArrive at the Florida Air Museum\n\n\n\nPajamas encouraged\n\n\n\nDon’t forget your letter to Santa!\n\n\n\nGather for a reading of “Polar Express” and board North Pole Express Airways for a “flight” to the North Pole\n\n\n\nTake a selfie from the cockpit with a special guest\n\n\n\nReturn to the Florida Air Museum and enjoy hot chocolate\, cookies\, and Christmas music while watching Santa circle the globe.\n\n\n\nTake home a special gift\n\n\n\nOne ticket per person (adults and children*)*Children 2 years of age and younger are considered a lap child and do not need a ticket. Limit of one lap child per adult.\n\n\n\n\nNorth Pole Express tickets go on sale in September! \n\n\n\nWant to see Santa? Take a look at our Flight Before Christmas event on December 5\, 2026! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n No Caption URL:https://aceedu.org/event-calendar/north-pole-express-air-mail-edition-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aceedu.org/wp-content/uploads/TheNorthPoleExpress_2025.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR