Basketball, live shows and a huge craft fair

One of Oviedo’s biggest events of the year, Great Day in the Country is a huge craft fair that’s also one day only. Come see the OCN team while you’re out there this weekend. And after that, stop by the Central Winds Music Festival in Winter Springs.

Thursday

Grab your friends and loved ones and head to IHOP for Charter Research’s free Brunch & Learn: Understanding Memory Loss from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 7 at 17 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Eat pancakes, drink coffee and learn about the differences between typical aging and the warning signs of Alzheimer’s. Learn more. 

Head to Gator’s Dockside Oviedo for the Hometown Heroes First Responder Storm Relief Initiative Benefit from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at 167 E. Mitchell Hammock Road Learn more. 

Bring a friend and spend time with Pastor Mercer and his wife Pam Mercer with their last Senior Adult Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at CrossLife Church, 99 Myrtle St. in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Take part in Vision of HOPE, a fundraiser to assist families and individuals in crisis from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at The Wedding Barn, 346 E. Franklin St. in Oviedo. There will be a cash bar, a raffle, silent auction and a buffet from Stefano’s Trattoria. All proceeds benefit HOPE Helps’ programs. Learn more. 

Cheer on the hometown basketball team as UCF Knights Women’s Basketball take on Marquette Golden Eagles. The game starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Additional Financial Arena at UCF, 12777 Gemini Blvd. N. in Orlando. Tickets cost $5. Learn more. 

Dance to live music at Rock & Brews Oviedo with The Latin Rundown starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road. Learn more. 

Go and see “The Outsiders” by Oviedo High School Theatre starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at Oviedo High School, 601 King St. Learn more. 

Friday

Treat yourself after a long week with Late Night Happy Hour at Pepe’s Cantina Oviedo from 7-11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at 3100 Alafaya Trail. Learn more. 

Cheer on the hometown basketball team as UCF Knights Men’s Basketball take on Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. The game starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Additional Financial Area at UCF, 12777 Gemini Blvd. N., Orlando. Tickets cost $10. Learn more.

Get a head start on the weekend with Live Music from Rick Navarro from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at Spill Wine & Craft Beer Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive #1314 in Winter Springs. Learn more. 

Partake in the fall spirit with “The Thanksgiving Play” by the Ensemble Company from 8-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at the Imagine Performing Arts Center, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Tickets are $20. Learn more.   

Saturday

Give fresh life to your garden with the Oviedo Garden Club Plant Sale at the Oviedo Cemetery from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at 15 W. Broadway St. Learn more.  

Get into gear on your way to Rock and Brews Oviedo for Cars & Coffee from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 9 at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road. Learn more. 

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Great Day in the Country festival with the Oviedo Woman’s Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at CrossLife Church, 45 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. The festival will contain family-friendly arts and crafts, live entertainment, food and local vendors. All of the proceeds will go to scholarships and grants for students and teachers. Learn more.

Continue the fall fun with a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 9 at Creative World School, 975 Chapel St. in Oviedo. The festival will have train rides, food trucks, a petting zoo, bounce houses, pumpkin decorating, art shows and more. Learn more. 

Learn how to take on life’s challenges at a Grief Education Workshop with Anna L. Woods, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at 190 Oviedo Blvd. in Oviedo. The event is described as an uplifting session as you explore grief and emotional pain. Learn more. 

Ride out to Seven Tails Circuit for their Grand Prix Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Oviedo Mall, 1465 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Rock out as the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce and the City of Winter Springs host their 2nd annual Central Winds Music Festival from 4-8 p.m. Saturday Nov. 9 at Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive in Winter Springs. The festival will have food trucks, local vendors and more. Learn more. 

Sunday

Healthy Kids Running Series is hosting a Fall Running Series at 4:30 p.m. every Sunday through Nov. 17 at Long Lake Park, 1350 Carolyn Drive in Oviedo. Kids ages 2-years-old through those in eighth grade are encouraged to participate. The five-week series includes a shirt and medal on week 5 for the price of $50. Learn more.

Get super Saiyan at the Oviedo Mall with the “Dragon Ball DAIMA” World Premiere from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. With a special introduction from the voice of Goku, Masako Nozawa, fans can expect a “fresh chapter” in the “Dragon Ball” universe. Learn more. 

Veterans Day

Oviedo on the Park’s Veteran Tribute is at 5 p.m. Nov. 11, 2024 at 301 Center Lake Lane.  The Oviedo Memorial Legion Post 243 will be honoring all military veterans whom have served in the United States Armed Forces and unveiling the newly added veterans to the tribute. Learn more.

The City of Winter Springs will honor those who served our country in the military at a Veterans Day Tribute, from 6-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at the Town Center on Tuskawilla Road. Learn more.

At Another Broken Egg Cafe, veterans and active-duty military get a free Patriot French Toast, topped with strawberries, blueberries and fresh whipped cream, and Barista House Blend Coffee on Nov. 11. The offer is valid for dine-in only, and a valid ID must be presented at the time of purchase.

Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal at all Chicken Salad Chick locations on Nov. 11.

Veterans can get a free burger at Ford’s Garage Oviedo when they dine in the restaurant on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. There will be a choice of a free American Standard Burger or an entree costing up to $15. Proof of service is required. Learn more. 

Veterans get a free sandwich at Mission BBQ on Nov. 11.

On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military members who visit any MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes location and purchase fries or a drink will receive a free Freedom Rings Burger. Military ID is required.

Olive Garden is offering members of the military who dine-in on Nov. 11 a complimentary entrée from a special menu.

Active-duty military and veterans get a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage with the purchase of an adult entree at Outback Steakhouse on Nov. 11.

Active-duty military and veterans get complimentary “We Salute You” Pulled Pork Sandwich or Strawberry Fields Salads on Nov. 11 at Rock and Brews.

Veterans and active-duty military get a Free Pork Big Deal on Nov. 11 at Sonny’s BBQ. Get the coupon here.

Starbucks is offering service members a free tall brewed coffee on Nov. 11 (select locations).

Future Events

Enjoy the City of Oviedo’s movie night, featuring “Trolls-Band Together,” from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane. There will also be vendors, swan paddle boats and a concession stand. Learn more.

Witness the Disney classic “Cinderella, Youth Edition” at the Winter Springs Performing Art Center at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at 1425 Tuskawilla Road #145. Tickets start at $14. Learn more.

Get in the holiday spirit at the Enchanted Holiday Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at Oviedo Mall, 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd. This event will host vendors who are local craftsmen and artists. Learn more. 

Grab a friend and pig out at Fit Before Feast at Food Truck Thursday from 5-9 p.m Thursday, Nov. 21 at Center Lake Park, 357 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo. This food truck event is putting a healthy twist on the holiday season by offering community yoga at 6 p.m. by Zen Space Wellness Studio and a variety of healthy food trucks to choose to eat from. Learn more.

Enjoy a drink and some olive oil at Happy Hour with Oviedo Olive Oil from 4-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at 1200 Oviedo Mall Blvd. With a master mixologist stirring up drinks paired with a charcuterie display as you taste a variety of olive oils. Learn more. 

Break away from the heat with “On with the Snow,” a musical at the Winter Springs Performing Arts Center starting at 7 p.m. Friday Nov. 22 at 1425 Tuskawilla Road #145. Tickets start at $8. Learn more.

Continue your holiday shopping with Oviedo’s World Market at the Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at Center Lake Park, 357 Center Lake Lane. As you wander through the market, you will find handmade crafts, fresh fruits and spices and more for the whole family. Learn more. 

Experience a prehistoric adventure at Lukas Nursery with Create Your Own Dinosaur Garden from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 23 at 1909 Slavia Road in Oviedo. There will be “ancient fossils” as you build your own dinosaur garden with plants that transport you back to the prehistoric age. Tickets are $15. Learn more. 

Take a walk on the magical side at the Over the Rainbow Wicked and Whimsical Expo from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 at Oviedo Mall, 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Shop from local artists with the family as you explore the lands of good and evil. Learn more.

Experience folk opera “Hadestown: Teen Edition” at the Winter Springs Performing Arts Center starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at 1425 Tuskawilla Road #145. Tickets start at $16. Learn more. 

Regular Events

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 2-4 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.

Mondays

Enjoy “Mingle Mondays” with varied activities every Monday from 10 a.m.-noon at Palm Medical Centers, 220 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Anyone aged 65 and older can participate in a different activity every week, such as rock painting, charades, bingo, trivia and more. Learn more.

Put your strategy to the test and play some casual games of Chess with people of all ages from 6-8:45 p.m., every Monday at the Oviedo mall food court. 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd, Oviedo, FL 32765. Learn more. 

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 on the last Monday of every month. Enjoy happy hour before and after trivia. Learn more.

Play trivia from 7-9 p.m. on Mondays at The Food Factory Oviedo, 888 City Walk Lane. Trivia is hosted by MissingLink Entertainment. Learn more. 

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

Tuesdays

Take a yoga class every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. with Don Cross at the Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main St. in Geneva. The class meets in the Lake Jessup Room. Text Don at 407-415-3809 for more information. 

Take 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 of the Historic Celery Precooler, 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. 

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.

Wednesdays 

Join The Geneva Village Homemakers at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Geneva Community Center, 161 First St. in Geneva. The all-age group has a book club, a cards and games club, and a dinner club. Learn more or call 407-349-0040.

Make unique greeting cards during card classes from 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday at BeauQCreations, 1327 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. 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. Learn more.

Experience community acupuncture on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 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. 

Test your skills at a weekly chess meetup with Seminole County Chess from 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday at the Oviedo Mall Food Court, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

Pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor 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. 

Thursdays

Get an intense workout at Adventure Cycling’s Throwdown ride from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday. Learn more. It starts at 1491 E. State Road 434, Suite 110, in Winter Springs.

Join local veterans every Thursday for a Burger Night event from 5-7 p.m. at the Winter Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars 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.

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

Play trivia from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at Oviedo Oyster House, 1340 Alafaya Trail. Learn more. 

Race your radio controlled car at a Seven Tails Circuit event at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Oviedo Mall, hosted by the Orlando Mini Z Club. The event invites folks to come “test, tune and race.” Learn more. 

Fridays 

Join the “Fabulous Fridays” tea party every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at Palm Medical Centers, 220 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Anyone aged 65 and older can play games while enjoying music, pastries and tea. 

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.

Test your knowledge and have the chance to win a prize at a trivia night from 7-10 p.m. every Friday at Tijuana Flats Oviedo, 1016 Lockwood Blvd. Learn more.

Saturdays 

Calling all service industry workers, grab your family and friends and head to Oviedo Oyster House for a chance to get $25 off your bill. Enjoy a night of music and food with your guests. From 10 p.m. to close, every Saturday at 1340 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765. Learn more. Attend karaoke night at Oviedo Oyster House at 9 p.m. every Saturday at 1340 Alafaya Trail. Learn more.

Get ready to cycle with a Breakfast Ride every Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at Adventure Cycling, 1491 E. State Road 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.

Sundays 

Attend breakfast by the river every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at Barr Trail, 851 Barr St. in Oviedo. This is a family-and-dog-friendly event that offers fruit, tea and more. Learn more.

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

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

The Museum of Geneva History is open from 2-4 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday at 165 First St. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Find local archaeological finds, pioneer crafts, family records and Civil War information. Learn more by calling 407-349-5697.

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