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Thursday
Paddle on a guided kayak tour from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 through Monday, Oct. 10 at Little Big Econ Canoe Launch, 3799 Willingham Road in Oviedo. Take your time on the 8.5-mile tour that takes you through the Little Big Econ State Forest, then get a ride back. Tickets are $80. Learn more.
Immerse yourself in a three-day German festival with authentic beer, food, music, and entertainment at the City of Oviedo’s Oktoberfest. The event is from 5-9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 22-24 at the Oviedo Amphitheater and Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo. Learn more.
Enjoy live music for a good cause from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. St. Luke’s Lutheran Church’s ACTS of Hope Ministry provides assistance to families in need through musical events. Learn more.
Sip on drinks and play Lazy Gator Bingo at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at Black Hammock Adventures & Airboat Rides, 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road in Oviedo. Guests can get $1 off mojitos. Learn more.
The Winter Springs High School Bears will have an away game against the St. Cloud Bulldogs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at 2000 19th St. in St. Cloud. Learn more.
Friday
The Learning Institute For Elders (LIFE) at the University of Central Florida has a limited-time registration window that closes on Friday, Sept. 23. Join to experience the weekly program, which involves lectures, trips throughout the UCF campus and the community to provide cultural and environmental learning opportunities, and engagement with UCF students and faculty. Classes are at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays. Learn more.
Join the Business Alliance Council for Lunch & Learn from 1-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at the Oviedo Brewing Company, 1280 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The meeting is hosted by the Seminole County Chamber and will provide information for business owners and the community. Lunch will be provided by the Oviedo Brewing Company. Learn more.
Return to Pandora at the Avatar 3D Limited Special Engagement event with multiple daily showtimes Friday, Sept. 23 through Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Regal Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Paint a moonlit path at this step-by-step paint party from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center, 181 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. All instructions and materials are included. The cost is $15. Learn more.
Attend the play “As It’s Written” about a successful screenwriter as she battles with the pressures of fame and a past love from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 through Oct. 2 at Penguin Point Productions, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Tickets are $15. Learn more.
Watch the classic Harry Potter movies at $5 Harry Potter Film Week from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 through Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Regal Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Laugh with friends at Comedy Night from 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at Black Hammock Restaurant, 2316 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road in Oviedo. Enjoy food and drink specials. Tickets are $10. Learn more.
Listen to live rock music by Jen-n-Tonix at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at Rock n Brews Oviedo, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Friday night football: The Hagerty High School Huskies will host a game against the East River High School Falcons at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at 3225 Lockwood Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more. The Oviedo High School Lions will host a game against the Timber Creek High School Wolves at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at 601 King St. in Oviedo. Learn more. OHS will celebrate its 100th anniversary during this event.
Saturday
Try a Beginning Beekeepers Class from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Black Hammock Bee Farms, 2385 Howard Ave. in Oviedo. The class is $75 to attend and will go over the basics of beekeeping, such as how to light a smoker and the tools that are needed. Long pants and closed-toed shoes are required. Learn more.
Learn how to de-stress like a pro at this two-hour workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 24 at Our Suite Village, 1305 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The workshop will include stretching and interactive instruction. Tickets are $30, or $25 each with a friend. Learn more.
Try boxing at Rise N Grind Oviedo’s Boutique Fitness Youth Open House at 10 a.m. at 379 E. Broadway St., suite 1007, in Oviedo. The class is for ages 10-16 and is free to attend. Learn more.
Oviedo’s Pinball Lounge will have two events from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. All you can play pinball is $15 and the women’s tournament is $5. Learn more.
Play in a Pokemon Lost Origin 1k Tournament at noon Saturday, Sept. 24 at Versus Games, 1320 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The entry fee is $30 and prizes are up to $400. Learn more.
Sunday
Next Step Seminole hosts a special needs family fun day at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at Torcaso Park, 104 N. Moss Road in Winter Springs. Families can bring a picnic lunch and play on the splash pad. Learn more.
Paint your pet’s portrait at this adult-only class from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at Calliope Street, 1670 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The $55 price includes all materials and instructions and the finished portrait. Learn more.
Watch Poltergeist at the 40th-anniversary special event from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Regal Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Future events
Join the free Florida Professional and Amateur Pinball Tournament. The event starts at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 2 at District Eat & Play, 1395 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Bowl and win prizes at Oviedo Police Foundations’ 7th annual bowling tournament at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Oviedo Bowling Center, 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Participants must RSVP by Oct. 1. The cost is $35 per person and $140 per team. The entry includes food and two drink tickets. Learn more.
The grand opening of the Running 4 Heroes Tribute Hall and Headquarters is from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at 273 Winding Hollow Blvd. in Winter Springs. Nonprofit organization Running 4 Heroes was founded by Winter Springs resident Zechariah Cartledge, who runs one mile in honor of injured first responders. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony and Running 4 Heroes will award a grant to an injured officer at the event. Learn more.
Weekly Events
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 with a free drink. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
