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Pokémon Go is officially a thing.Actually, it's more than a thing. Pokémon Go, the augmented reality game released earlier this month, has taken over millions of phone screens around the world, and Central Florida is no exception.Perhaps you've seen the hundreds (maybe thousands?) of players at Lake Eola Park, Cranes Roost and Disney Springs trying to "catch them all." (If you don't get that, this article really isn't for you.) One of the most efficient ways to catch Pokémon is the lure module, which attracts Pokémon for 30 minutes, but they can only be used at Pokéstops. Orlando My Way did a bit of searching and found eight spots around Central Florida dropping lures in the next few weeks.Happy hunting!If you know of local businesses putting out lures, let us know and we'll add it to the list.Pokémon Lure Drop at Leu GardensWhere: Leu Gardens, 1920 Forest Avenue in OrlandoWhen: 9 a.m to noon, SaturdayLeu Gardens is home to 25 stops and three gyms. On Saturday morning, Leu Gardens will be dropping 15 lures between 9 a.m. and noon. The gardens is inviting Pokemon players to visit and look around and enjoy the beautiful scenery too. I-Drive 360 Where: I-Drive 360 at 8375 International Drive in OrlandoWhen: 2 p.m. , SaturdayThis is the first Pokémon Go party at the International Drive complex. Lures will be set across I-Drive 360. Registration starts at 2pm at the I-Drive 360 Courtyard Fountain. Prized will be given out at the end of the hunt around 6 p.m.Sus Hi EatstationWhere: 4498 Alafay Trail in OrlandoWhen: 11 a.m to 10 p.m., through SaturdayThe popular, fast casual sushi restaurant near the University of Central Florida is dropping lures "all day," according to the company's Facebook page.Gods & Monsters Where: 5250 International Drive at Artegon Marketplace in OrlandoWhen: Every Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. and 3:30 to 9 p.m on Friday.Gods & Monsters, a comic book shop at Artegon Marketplace, will have two gyms and 14 Pokéstops. Gods & Monsters will be running lures at the shop's Dream & Death Mural Pokéstop.Pokémon Go Pub Crawl in OrlandoWhere: Downtown Orlando, check in at Wall Street Plaza at 25 Wall Street in OrlandoWhen: 8 p.m., July 30, check in at 7:30 p.m.What better way to look for Pokemon than while drinking? The Pokémon Go Pub Crawl will start at Wall Street Plaza and go to several downtown Orlando bars. Lures will be thrown out at every stop. The event is $15 for advanced tickets ($20 the day of the event). Ticket includes admission to all venues, a drink at each bar and discount on drinks and food. Pokémon Go Pub Crawl in SanfordWhere: West End Trading Co., 202 Sanford Avenue in SanfordWhen: 6 p.m., July 31The Pokémon Go Pub Crawl in Sanford will vistis several spots in the downtown area, including West End Trading Co., Celery City Craft, Little Fish Huge Pond, Rabbitfoot Record Store Cafe and Ghost Bar. Organizers will purchase lures. Pokémon Go Lure-a-Thon at Busch GardensWhere: 10165 McKinley Drive in TampaWhen: 8:30 a.m., SaturdayPass Members will get access to seven PokéStops with activated lure modules in the Egypt area of the park from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30.Pokémon Go Comedy NightWhere: Old School Pizza, 3150 Babcock Street in MelbourneWhen: 8:45 p.m., SaturdayHosted by the Gallows Humor Podcast, the Pokémon Go Comedy Night will mix the game with an open-mic night. Comics are encouraged to show up and perform. Each comic gets 5-10 minutes on stage. A lure module will be thrown out around 8:45 p.m.