Wine-Paired Dinner, River Cleanup, and Pop-up Workout

Enjoy a four-course meal paired with wine, participate in a cleanup of Oviedo’s largest river, and try a beginners pop-up workout.

Thursday

Enjoy free lunch and learn about Parkinson’s disease at noon Thursday, April 11 at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, 8291 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. The event is hosted by Charter Research in honor of World Parkinson’s Day. Learn more. 

Attend CrossLife Christian Academy’s Parent Information Night from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at 45 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Get details about enrolling your child in grades 1-3 at this school for the upcoming school year. Learn more. 

Try new flavors with Biodynamic Wine Tasting from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive, Suite 1314, in Winter Springs. Along with the wine tasting, you can also enjoy live music from a variety of artists. The fee for non-members is $15 and free for club members. Learn more.

Attend a Longevity & Wellness Seminar from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at Our Suite Village, 1750 W. Broadway St., Suite 112, in Oviedo. Learn how to rejuvenate your body with Richard Maffei and Elizabeth Gifford Maffei. To RSVP, text Richard at 321-231-5334 or Elizabeth at 321-303-8649. Learn more. 

Friday

Attend Oviedo Night Market, an outside gathering with local food trucks and craft items, from 5-10 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Listen to live music from 6-10 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Bonfires Bar and Grill Oviedo, 1340 Alafaya Trail. Featured is KLoKis, a band based in Central Florida that plays rock and country. Learn more. 

Enjoy a four-course, wine-paired dinner from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Marlow’s Tavern Oviedo, 352 Mike Roberto Way. The cost is $60 per person. Learn more.

Watch a showing of “Junie B. Jones Jr. The Musical” from 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Winter Springs Performing Arts Center, 1425 Tuskawilla Road, Suite 145. Tickets cost $14. Learn more. 

Saturday

Shop for a variety of plants at Oviedo Garden Club’s biannual plant sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Oviedo Cemetery, 15 W. Broadway St. All sales benefit local gardening organizations. Learn more. 

Join Paddles Up Adventures and Little Big Econ Forestry Service in a community event to clean up the Little Big Econ River at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at Little Big Econ Canoe Launch, 3799 Willingham Road in Oviedo. Trash bags, coffee, and donuts will be provided. Learn more. 

Take your kids to a tracks and scat class from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13 at Ed Yarborough Nature Center, 3485 N. C.R. 426 in Geneva. Participants decipher clues that animals left behind and create their own plaster track. The cost is $8. Learn more.

Attend Fisherman’s Club from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at Starlight Baptist Church, 350 Hayes Road in Winter Springs. Learn more. 

Kiddie Academy is hosting STEM Adventures, a free educational activity at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at 2305 Via Loma Drive in Oviedo. The event is open to children of all ages. Learn more. 

Book a Spring Mini Session with photographer Memories Made with Alexis at 5:30 p.m.  Saturday, April 13 at 13 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Sessions are 15 minutes each with five digital images provided, and the cost is $180. Learn more. 

Bonkerz Comedy Productions is hosting a Comedy Night from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Oviedo Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo. The cost is $20 for Early Bird, and, once thoese tickets sell out, the remaining tickets cost $25. Learn more.

Sunday

Shop for used items at the Sea Scout Rummage Sale from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5405, 420 N. Edgemon Ave. Proceeds benefit Sea Scouts Summer Cruise and fund the laying of a wreath on the tomb of an unknown soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Learn more. 

Experience Base Camp Oviedo’s pop-up workout from 11:30 a.m to 12:15 p.m. Sunday, April 14 outside The Food Factory, City Walk Lane in Oviedo. The 35-minute workout is free. Learn more.

For adults considering retirement soon, attend bowling and dinner from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at Oviedo Bowling Center, 376 E. Broadway St. Dinner is located at Salsas Cocina Oviedo, 45 W. Mitchell Hammock Road, Suite 1381. Learn more.

Healthy Kids Running Series is hosting a Spring Running Series at 4:30 p.m. every Sunday through May 5 at Long Lake Park, 1350 Carolyn Drive in Oviedo. Kids ages 2 through 14 are encouraged to participate. Learn more. 

Future Events

Attend Crunch Fitness’s Baseball-themed party from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at 1185 E. S.R. 434 in Winter Springs. The event is free. Learn more.

Bring your children to Pirates and Princess Extravaganza from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. The free event includes treasure hunts and pictures with princesses and pirates. Learn more.

Attend a Mommy and Me painting class from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 21 at Palette Art Studio, 1319 Winter Springs Blvd. in Winter Springs. The canvas is 16×40 and the class guides through painting a horse. The cost is $40. Learn more.

Watch a magic show from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at Imagine Performing Arts Center, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. The show features magician Brian Happie, and the cost ranges from $5-10. Learn more. 

Participate in a Frog Hop Night Hike from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at Geneva Wilderness Area, 3485 N. C.R. 426. The guided hike explains how to identify frogs and teaches participants about the science connected to them. The event is for ages 7 and older and costs $5. Learn more.

Celebrate Crunch Fitness’s 35th Birthday Party from 5-8 p.m. Monday, April 29 at 1185 E. S.R. 434 in Winter Springs. Enjoy food and fitness at this free event. Learn more. 

Participate in an Adopt-a-Road cleanup from 9-10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 5 at Oviedo Dental Arts, 499 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. The road is adopted by Central Florida Freethought Community. Learn more. 

Take your kids aged 5-12 to Fish Winter Springs from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive in Winter Springs. Registration is now open, and the cost is $5 for residents of Winter Springs and $10 for non-residents. Learn more. 

Grab a free tree at the City of Oviedo’s annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway from 8:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, May 7 at City Hall, 400 Alexandria Blvd. Each resident is limited to two trees per residential address and can choose from Red Maples, Live Oaks, Sweetgum, Dahoon Holley and Crape Myrtles. Supplies are limited and it is first come first served. Learn more.

Regular events

Take part in four rounds of live pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Questions cover topics such as history, geography, pop music, TV shows, science, nature, movie stars and space travel. Prizes are given every week, and a raffle takes place the last Monday of every month. Enjoy happy hour before and after trivia. Learn more.

The above pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor also takes place from 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday at Gator’s Dockside, 167 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Prizes are given every week, and a raffle takes place the last Wednesday of every month. Enjoy an all you can eat boneless wings special on Wednesday. Learn more. 

Dementia-Friendly Dining is every Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 701 E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs; every Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. at the Town House Restaurant, 139 N. Central Ave. in Oviedo and every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Pepe’s Cantina, 3100 Alafaya Trail. in Oviedo. Families and friends may bring their loved ones who are living with dementia to a friendly, safe, and enjoyable meal. Learn more.

Take a break from winter events with a run through Oviedo’s historic downtown every Tuesday night with Oviedo Run Club. Most folks who attend this casual social run start the run just before 6 p.m. Participants start in the parking lot the Historic Celery Pre-cooler, located at 159 N. Central Ave. and run the distance of their choice along the Cross Seminole Trail. New members get a free T-shirt. Learn more.

Join Oviedo Brewing Run Club’s Tuesday night run from 6:30-10 p.m. at 1280 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Participants gather at the front of Oviedo Brewing Company every Tuesday evening and start the run at 6:30 p.m.

Adventure Cycling offers two night bicycle rides a week. Enjoy a No Rider Left Behind ride for the whole family from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Learn more. 

Get a more intense workout at the Throwdown ride, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday. Learn more. Both start at 1491 E. SR 434, Suite 110, in Winter Springs.

Enjoy yoga outdoors at 9 a.m. every Wednesday at Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center, 1601 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. The drop-in cost is $10 per person. Learn more.

Sing your heart out at Open Mic Nite every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Enjoy drink specials, food options and live music. 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.

Learn the art of improv comedy from 6-7 p.m. for teens and from 7-8 p.m. for adults every Wednesday at Penguin Point Productions, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Classes are $25 a session billed in four-week increments of $100. Learn  more. 

Join the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post every Thursday  for their Burger Night event from 5-7 p.m. at the Winter Springs VFW Post 5405, 420 N. Edgemon Ave. 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.

Enjoy Free Bingo Night at District Eat and Play Oviedo every Friday night from 6-7 p.m. at 1395 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

Get ready to cycle with a Breakfast Ride every Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at Adventure Cycling, 1491 E. SR 434, Suite 110 in Winter Springs. Ride either 8 or 20 miles and enjoy a potluck-style breakfast afterward at this free event. Learn more.

Be a bookworm with Storytime at B. Dalton Bookseller at 1 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Kids can enjoy snacks and activities while improving their literary skills. Learn more.

Think and Drink Trivia Night is every Sunday from 8-10 p.m. at Kava Culture Kava Bar, 1174 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Enjoy drink specials and a weekly changing trivia theme. Learn more.

Get up on stage and share your talent for open mic night from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. every Sunday at Muldoon’s Saloon, 7439 Aloma Ave. in Winter Park. Learn more.

Take part in twice-a-week yoga sessions at 9 a.m. every Monday and Thursday at 3 p.m. at Oviedo Woman’s Club, 414 King St. in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Practice calming yin meditation on Tuesdays from 6-7:15 p.m. at Our Suite Village, 1750 W. Broadway St., Suite 112, in Oviedo. The first class is $5 and regular classes are $15. Text Cathy at 786-520-6736 to reserve a spot and learn more.

Join community acupuncture on Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.at Zen Space Wellness, 1945 W County Road 419, Suite 1111, in Oviedo. Prices range from $25-50– pay what you can afford for 30-60 minutes. Call Melanie at 407-488-8830 to schedule an appointment and learn more. 

Visit Pepe Cantina’s Sunday brunch with $19.99 bottomless mimosas, sangria, and beer. It takes place every Sunday from 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Pepe’s Cantina, 3100 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more.

Visit the Oviedo Farmer’s Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at The Lawton House, 200 W. Broadway St. Enjoy a selection of food from various local businesses. Learn more. 

Attend Oviedo Jeep Club’s monthly meetups from 6-8 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday of each month at varying locations. Mingle with other Jeep owners while enjoying food and drinks. Learn more.

Enjoy free coffee with fellow car enthusiasts at Cars & Coffee from 9 a.m. to noon on the 2nd Saturday of each month at Rock & Brews Oviedo, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more.

Bring your special needs child to Special Needs Open Gym from 2-3 p.m. monthly at United Gymnastics Academy Oviedo, 542 S. Econ Circle in Oviedo. The cost is $5. Learn more. 

The Human Compassion Project hosts Breakfast by the River from 10 a.m. to noon every Sunday at Barr Trail, 851 Barr St. in Oviedo. Fruit and tea is provided, and attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket. Learn more.