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Thursday
Find food truck cuisine from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at Trotwood Park, 701 Northern Way in Winter Springs. Food trucks, such as The Knot By Rollin’ Dough, Oh My Dogs!, Tao Te Cheese, Grandma’s BBQ, Kona Ice and many more will be in attendance. Bring your own chairs or blankets for a picnic. Learn more.
Winter Springs residents are invited to meet the candidates running for the Winter Springs City Commission and Winter Springs mayor during an event hosted by the Tuscawilla Homeowners Association at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Tuscawilla Country Club, 1500 Winter Springs Blvd. in Winter Springs. Learn more.
Friday
Stackd Brownies will host their grand opening from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at 87 Geneva Drive in Oviedo. Learn more.
Learn Taekwondo fundamentals and self-defense techniques at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Legacy Taekwondo Academy, 1435 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The workshop is for children and adults ages 8 and up. The cost is $10. Learn more.
Shop a variety of local produce and craft items at the Oviedo Night Market from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at the Oviedo Brewing Company, 1280 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The vendor list includes Cracken Crafts, Kick Bright Shop and Buttons, Jade Rooster Creations, Beach Side Resin, Oviedo Olive Oil, Sasha Made It, Shunte Bath and Body, Tea Social, Dayz with David Shaved Ice and Knotty Mamas. The event is outdoors and guests can enjoy a craft brew and ready-to-eat food. Learn more.
Make some art at a family paint party from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Songbirds, 181 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Kids and adults are invited to join. The cost is $15. Learn more.
Create a fall-themed plant painting from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at Gabriella Plants Shop, 5420 Deep Lake Road in Oviedo. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. The cost is $13. Learn more.
Friday night football: The Winter Springs High School Bears host a game against the East River Falcons at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at 130 Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs. Learn more. The Oviedo Lions will have an away game against the Heritage Panthers at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at 2351 Malabar Road in Palm Bay. Learn more. The Hagerty Huskies play an away game against the Timber Creek Wolves at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 at 1001 Avalon Park Blvd. in Orlando. Learn more.
Saturday
Browse baked goods, produce, crafts and ready-to-eat food at the Oviedo Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at The Lawton House, 200 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Some vendors include White Rose Farms, Darline’s Kitchen, Happy Bee Honey, Grill Masters, Hope Bakes Gluten Free, Sand Key Creations, and the Coconut Bar. The market is held on the first and third Saturday of each month. Learn more.
See muscle cars and give back to the community by attending the 17th Annual American Muscle Car Show for HOPE from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. The show is open to all car makes and models. Proceeds benefit Oviedo’s Hope Helps Inc, which works to prevent homelessness and offers a food pantry. A local pet rescue will also be there with pets that are available for adoption. Learn more.
Take a news quiz, enjoy a scavenger hunt or just chat with your favorite news team during Oviedo Community News’ pop-up event in the Oviedo Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. The pop-up will be in a kiosk outside of B. Dalton Bookstore, 1260 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo.
Learn how to make a knit dress at this beginner class from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Our Suite Village, 1305 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Beginner knit dress kits are available on the Salty Sews website for $70. Learn more.
Shop for outfits and accessories at Becoming The Woman Boutique’s pop-up event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 in the Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Versus Games will be hosting an MTG Pioneer 1k tournament at noon Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1320 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The entry fee is $30 with prizes of up to $400. Learn more.
Adopt a cat at the Space Cats: Cleared for Adoption Lift Off event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Pet Supermarket, 1080 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. All cats and kittens come fully vetted. Learn more.
Laugh with friends at the ImprovMania 41 comedy show from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1425 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 145, in Winter Springs. Learn more.
Join a University of Central Florida Knights football watch party from 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at Perfect Pours, 855 E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs. Watch the Knights play against the Florida Atlantic Owls and enjoy beer specials. Learn more.
Sunday
Enjoy a picnic in the park from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 18 at Torcaso Park, 104 N. Moss Road in Winter Springs. Families can eat, play and make crafts at this park meetup. Free food and snacks will be provided. The event is hosted by Inspiring Hands, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the economic empowerment of women and provide community support to moms. Learn more.
Stop by Mod Market & Riley Reigh from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 at 183 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo for a special-hours shopping event. A portion of all sales will go to the Winter Springs High School cheerleading team. Learn more.
Future Events
Experience authentic German beer, food, music, and contests at the Oviedo Oktoberfest from 5-10 p.m. Sept. 22-24 at the Oviedo Amphitheater and Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo. The three-day festival event is free but guests are encouraged to purchase their beer punch cards in advance. Learn more.
Horror film “Jeepers Creepers: Reborn” will be playing for three nights only on Sept. 19, 20, and 21 at 7 p.m. at the Oviedo Mall Regal Stadium, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Weekly Events
Bike at your own pace every Thursday through the Cross Seminole and Cady Way trails with a smart-guided cycle tour provided by CycleNuts. Cyclists can begin their 24-mile smart-guided bicycle tour at any time. The tickets are $11 and cyclists will use their phones to receive voice- and map-guided instructions. Learn more.
Paint and sip on alcohol-free cocktails every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kava Culture Kava Bar’s Brushes & Brunch paint party, 1174 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Bring your own paint supplies or purchase them for $20. A drink is included. Learn more.
Battle and embark on new adventures in Dungeons & Dragons every Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at Versus Games, 1320 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Dementia-Friendly Dining is every Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. at the Town House Restaurant, 139 N. Central Ave. in Oviedo. Families and friends may bring their loved ones who are living with Dementia to a friendly, safe, and enjoyable meal. Learn more.
Build strength at Oviedo Run Club’s yoga for runners at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at Atticus Printing, 159 N. Central Ave. in Oviedo. The class is free and is specifically designed for running flexibility, recovery, and strength. Only eight spaces are available. Learn more.
The Irish 3.1 Run Club meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Irish 31, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Beers and Bingo is a weekly event at 7 p.m. every Thursday at 855 E. S.R. 434 in Winter Springs. It’s free to play and prizes include discounted bar tabs and gift cards. Learn more.
Win free drinks at Perfect Pours’ Team Trivia Night every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 855 E. S.R. 434 in Winter Springs. Learn more.
Win Prizes at a music- and party-game-themed bingo from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesdays at Bonfires Bar and Grill, 1340 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more.
Win free gift cards at the Rock & Brews trivia night, happening every Monday starting at 8 p.m. Rock & Brews Oviedo is located at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Think and Drink Trivia Night is every Sunday from 8-10 p.m. at the Kava Culture Kava Bar, 1174 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Enjoy drink specials and a weekly changing trivia theme. Learn more.
