Editor’s note: The correct day for the plant giveaway at Gabriella Plants is Tuesday, Dec. 20.
Thursday
Get into the holiday spirit at a Family Paint Party and learn to paint Rudolph from 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center, 181 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. All instruction and materials are included. Tickets cost $15 per artist. Learn more.
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” and join the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church for their Family Advent Night event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 113 Lockwood Blvd. in Oviedo. Enjoy a live nativity scene, family photo booth, ornament decorating, family prayer time and live Christmas music. The cost is $15 per family which includes dinner and activities. Learn more.
Friday
Stroll around the Oviedo Night Market from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 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.
Learn to paint your own Baby Yoda Santa from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at Calliope Street, 1670 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. All materials and instructions are included. The cost ranges from $25 to $35. Learn more.
Dance the night away at the Sunshine Optimist Club dance event sponsored by the Oviedo Fire Department from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at the First United Methodist Church of Oviedo, 263 King St. in Oviedo. The group invites people with disabilities and other residents in Central Florida to attend and enjoy music by DJ Big Dan the Music Man. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Tickets are $2 per person. Learn more.
Enjoy a live performance by Doc Fu and the Soul Surgeons from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Get messy at a Family Clay Party as you learn to make your own gingerbread charms from 2:30-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center, 181 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. All instruction and materials are included. Tickets cost $20 per artist. Learn more.
Saturday
Volunteer and help bring holiday cheer at the 15th annual HOPE Helps’ Christmas in the City event Saturday, Dec. 17 at HOPE Helps Inc., 812 Eyrie Drive in Oviedo. Children and their families in need will be able to choose gifts, enjoy lunch and more at this outreach event. Learn more.
Join Pinocchio on his journey to the North Pole in “Pinocchio’s Christmas Journey” presented by the Little People’s Theatre Co. from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Penguin Point Productions, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for children. Learn more.
Have a meowy Christmas with the Wedgefield Kitty Project at their Stuff Your Stocking With Kittens Adoption Event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at Pet Supermarket, 1080 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more.
Honor veterans and join Wreaths Across America for a veterans ceremony and wreath laying event starting at noon Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Oviedo Cemetery, 15 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Closed toe or flat shoes are recommended at this free event. Learn more.
Stop by the Oviedo Mall Community Room for a Holiday Market and Toy Drive event hosted by Inspiring Hands from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Shop their all-women vendor market for holiday gifts, bring the kids for a free family mini photo session, enjoy free cookie decorating and experience a visit from a special Christmas guest at this free event. Learn more.
Dine with Mrs. Claus herself from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Metro Diner, 946 W. Mitchell Hammock Road, Suite 1220, in Oviedo. Enjoy face painting, making reindeer food, cookie decorating, letters to Santa and more at this holiday event. Learn more.
Light up the night as you skate and bike your way through Oviedo and Winter Springs during the Roll the Lights event hosted by the Central Florida Trail Bladers from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 beginning at The Townhouse Restaurant, 139 N Central Ave. in Oviedo. Participants should wear personal lighting for safety and are encouraged to get creative. Participation is free. Learn more.
Try your luck at the Oviedo Woman’s Club Christmas Bingo Night event from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Oviedo Woman’s Club, 414 King St. in Oviedo. The event will support She Is More Than, a local nonprofit helping to fight against human trafficking. A special prize will also be awarded for the best holiday outfit. Two complimentary drink tickets and pizza are included with every package, which range in price from $10 to $60. Learn more.
Sunday
Bring the family for the Boy’s Town Central Florida’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Open House starting at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at the Boys Town Central Florida campus, 975 Oklahoma Street in Oviedo. The event is free but monetary donations, gift cards, and school and household supplies donations are welcome. Learn more.
Bring the family to enjoy ice cream with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at Zen Space Oviedo, 1945 County Road 419, Suite 1111, in Oviedo. The event is free. Learn more.
Celebrate the first night of Hanukkah at a candle-lighting event from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at Green Acres Farm of Oviedo, 1700 Marsh Road in Oviedo. Participants are invited to bring their own menorah and candles or latkes to share if they wish. The event is free but non-perishable food items for the local food pantries are welcomed as contributions. Learn more.
Saddle up for the Wild Horse Rescue Center Annual Holiday Trail Ride event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 starting at 2483 Fawn Run in Oviedo. Visit several homes in the area and enjoy neighborhood stops, offering holiday drinks and treats, a silent auction and an optional Dirty Santa game. The ride is open to horses, wagons, dirt road bicycles, and walkers. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the ride starts at 11 a.m. The cost is $25 per person. Learn more.
Bring your pup for an Ugly Sweater Pawty hosted by the VanDannLand Siberian Sanctuary from noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Enjoy photos with Santa, pet adoptions, a parade and more at this free event. Learn more.
Future Events
Gabriella Plants will host their annual Christmas giveaway where thousands of plants will be given away for free, starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20. The shop is located at 5420 Deep Lake Road, #1064, in Oviedo. Learn more.
Register your kids for the Legacy Taekwondo Christmas Break Fitness Camp from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 to Friday, Dec. 23 at the Legacy Taekwondo Academy, 1435 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The cost is $175 for the week with a $25 registration fee. Space is limited. Learn more.
Join the Chabad of Greater Orlando for a Menorah Lighting event from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 at Oviedo on the Park, 299 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo. Enjoy music and Chanukah donuts at this free event. Learn more.
Visit Santa until Saturday, Dec. 24 at the Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Receive a free phone call from Santa when you book a reservation time online in advance. Learn more.
Join the Oviedo Masonic Lodge No. 243 and Carpets and More for their annual Toy Drive to support AdventHealth for Children until Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Carpets and More, 310 W. Mitchell Hammock Drive in Oviedo. Drop off your unwrapped gifts Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more.
Gather by the fire at this Campfire Christmas event from 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at University Carillon, 1395 Campus View Court in Oviedo. Roast marshmallows, sing carols, hang out with miniature horses and more at this free holiday event. Learn more.
Deck yourself out in your holiday worst at this Ugly Sweater Holiday Party from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Enjoy live music, drinks specials and prizes for the ugliest sweaters. Learn more.
Regular Events
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.
