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Editor’s note: A Lake Jesup restoration event that was listing in this article has been cancelled. Click here for information about future Seminole Education, Restoration, and Volunteer (SERV) Program events.
Thursday
Oviedo Grove Apartments is collecting food items for their annual Thanksgiving food drive through Nov. 19 at their leasing office, 1600 Oviedo Grove Circle in Oviedo. Learn more.
Join the fun at the Oviedo Mall Carnival, running nightly from 5-10 p.m. until Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Enjoy a variety of treats, games, rides and more with your friends and family. Admission and parking are free. Unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased for $35. Learn more.
Snack and learn at a Charcuterie Board Workshop from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at Graze and Plate in Our Suite Village, 1305 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Prep yourself for Thanksgiving and enjoy a charcuterie board to take home, plus up to two glasses of wine or hard seltzers at the event. The cost is $65. Learn more.
Help local families in need this season at Irish 31 Run Club’s ThanksForGiving Holiday Run and Food Drive at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at Irish 31, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Donations are being collected virtually here. Bring your receipt to the run for a free drink. Donations benefit Helpful Hands. Learn more.
Dress up for an ‘80s-themed party from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at Rock and Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Join the fun as they celebrate their eighth anniversary at this free event featuring live music, food and drink specials, raffles and prizes. Learn more.
Attend the Family Fall Festival from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at Carillon Elementary School, 3200 Lockwood Blvd. in Oviedo. Enjoy a night of face painting, craft tables, apple cider slushies, a scavenger hunt and more. The event is free. Learn more.
Friday
Catch a live performance by Landon Noland from 8:30-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at Penguin Point Theater, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Enjoy a night of acoustic rock, featuring Noland’s original songs, plus covers, and an opening act by Billy Floyd of the KitchenKillaz. The cost of admission is $10. Learn more.
Chat with Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek at her home over a cup of coffee or tea from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19 at Lake Charm Memorial Chapel, 6007 Lake Charm Circle in Oviedo. The event is free. Learn more.
Bring the kids for a live performance of “Puzzle Puppy” starting at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19 at the Winter Springs Performing Arts Center, 1425 Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs. Enjoy this children’s musical suggested for ages 5 and older, with a runtime of 20 minutes. The cost is $8. Learn more.
Get started on your holiday shopping at the My Oviedo Store’s Kids Holiday Craft Faire from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at the My Oviedo Real Estate Team office, 50 Smith Street in Oviedo. The cost is free. Learn more.
Stroll around the Oviedo Night Market from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at the Oviedo Brewing Company, 1280 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Shop local vendors such as Nonni’s Mini Donuts, Jade Rooster Creations, Peru Power Food Truck, Oviedo Olive Oil and more. The event is free. Learn more.
Enjoy a free monthly outdoor movie night hosted by the City of Oviedo from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 at The Oviedo Amphitheater, 357 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for a showing of “Luca” along with free popcorn. Learn more.
Bring the family and learn to paint an autumn sky at a Family Paint Party event from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center, 181 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. No experience is required. The cost is $15 per artist and includes all supplies. Learn more.
Saturday
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Master Roberts’ World Class Taekwondo school from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Master Roberts’ World Class Taekwondo, 980 Oviedo Blvd., suite 1008, in Oviedo. Participate in the self-defense class for ages 13 and older or the beginner class for ages 4-12. The event will include food and refreshments, a bounce house, face painting, basket raffles, door prizes and Special Master Level Taekwondo guests. Learn more.
Join Burn Boot Camp Oviedo for a free pop-up class at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Long Lake Park, 1350 Carolyn Drive in Oviedo. Bring a towel, yoga mat, water and a friend to this 45-minute cardio workout. Learn more.
Get messy at a Family Clay Party from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center, 181 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. There will be step-by-step instructions on how to create cute turkey earrings. The cost of admission is $20 per artist and includes all materials. Learn more.
Help inspect and sort through blankets for children of fallen military members with the Project Linus Orlando/Central Florida Chapter starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at Morningstar Storage, 3350 Dovera Drive, unit 3248, in Oviedo. Learn more.
Sunday
Compete for a cause at Spill Wine Bar’s cornhole tournament and chili cook-off event at noon Sunday, Nov. 20 at 1196 Tree Swallow Drive, #1314, in Winter Springs. The tournament costs $50 per two-person team (includes a free drink) and the cook-off entry costs $25. It’s $15 to come just to taste the chili. Proceeds benefit Kids House of Seminole County. There will be live music. Learn more.
Learn to reduce your holiday stress with an introductory class on How to De-Stress for the Holidays from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 at Our Suite Village, 1305 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Attendees are asked to wear comfortable clothes. The event is free. Learn more.
Enjoy a Friendsgiving Family Meetup event hosted by Inspiring Hands from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 at Torcaso Park, 104 N. Moss Road in Winter Springs. Enjoy a Thanksgiving-style meal along with relay games for the kids and tote bags with snacks available to take home. The event is free. Learn more.
Future Events
Watch a showing of the film “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” a month before it releases on Netflix starting at 12:25 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the Regal Oviedo Mall, 1500 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd. in Oviedo. The cost is $13 when purchased online. Learn more.
Snack and chat with Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 at Briskets BBQ Shack and Grill, 298 Geneva Drive in Oviedo. The cost is free. Learn more.
Learn to paint your own Baby Yoda during a guided painting event from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at Calliope Street, 1670 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The cost ranges from $25-$35, depending on the attendee’s age, and includes all materials. Learn more.
Join Burn Boot Camp Oviedo for a free pop-up class at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 in the Burn Boot Camp parking lot, 1361 Alafaya Trail, suite 150, in Oviedo. Bring a towel, yoga mat, water and a friend to this 45-minute cardio workout. Learn more.
Regular 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 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.
Enjoy live traditional Irish music sessions every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Irish 31 Oviedo, 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.
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 gift cards at the Rock & Brews trivia night every Monday starting at 8 p.m. Rock & Brews Oviedo is at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
