The holidays get humorous with several comedy shows and movies

If holiday stress has you in need of a laugh, there’s a slew of comedy shows this weekend and beyond, plus a few Christmas and Hanukkah events coming up to help you celebrate the holidays.

Thursday

Bring the kids to see Santa, available daily through Dec. 24, at the Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. There are a variety of packages to purchase that include digital and print photos, which cost $39.99-$49.99. Times vary daily. Learn more.

The Central Florida Freethought Community will host a Night Out from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at The Food Factory Outdoor Food Court, 888 City Walk Lane in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Have a laugh with Kevin Hart on his Acting My Age tour starting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at the Addition Financial Arena at UCF, 50 Gemini Blvd. N., in Orlando. Tickets start at $42.50. Learn more. 

Friday

Start your weekend a day early with Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Crazy Cork Wine Bar, 940 City Plaza Way in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Scooter’s Coffee will have its grand opening from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at 3176 W. State Road 426 in Oviedo. Learn more.

Get a laugh at the Imaginary Friends Holiday Improv Comedy Show at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, among many comedy shows at the Imagine Performing Arts Center, 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Let loose at the Comedy Night at Black Hammock Lazy Gator Bar at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Saturday 

Join a self defense class at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Oom Yung Doe, 160. S. Central Ave. in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Shop a Holiday Gift Pop-Up event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at My Oviedo Store, 50 Smith St. Learn more. 

The Fourth Annual Shop Oviedo Day is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Pay $5 for a movie and watch “Elf” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Regal Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Catch a show with “The Nutcracker” by University Performing Arts Centre, with the first show starting at 5 p.m. and the second show starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Center Lake Park in Oviedo, 299 Center Lake Lane. The show is free. Learn more.

Sunday

Check out Santa’s skills at Oviedo Bowling Center’s Bowling and Breakfast with Santa event from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at 376 E. Broadway St. Tickets cost $17.50 and include plated American breakfast, two hours of bowling, shoes and an opportunity for photos with Santa. Learn more. 

Go back in time and watch “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” for $5 at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at Regal Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Roast some s’mores at Campfire Christmas from 5:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at University Carillon, 1395 Campus View Court in Oviedo. Outside on the field by the pond, there will be a campfire, as you roast marshmallows, sing Christmas carols, hang out with mini horses and play games as Christmas nears. Learn more. 

Future events

Get a pre holiday workout by joining The Eve of Eve Ride cycle event at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23. The ride starts at Maple Street Biscuit Company, 978 City Walk Lane in Oviedo, and the route will include stops at several local Christmas trees for photos. Learn more. 

Have Milk and Cookies with Mrs. Claus from 5-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 at Chick-fil-A Oviedo, 32 E. Mitchell Hammock Road. Learn more.

Pitch in at an Oviedo Holiday Clean Up event from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at the intersection of Franklin Street and Adeline B. Tinsley Way. Learn more. 

Enjoy the candle lighting at the 3rd Night of Hanukkah event from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 at Green Acres Farm, 1700 Marsh St. in Oviedo. Learn more.

Join Chanukah at Oviedo on the Park at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at 299 Center Lake Lane. There will be a Grand Menorah lighting, classic Chanukah treats such as latkes and jelly donuts, face painting, shows, a Chanukah stilt walker, music and more. Learn more.  

Celebrate the new year with the whole family from 5-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 at District Eat and Play Oviedo, 1400 Oviedo Mall Blvd. The free event will have a DJ, a dance floor and Shirley Temple drinks for the kiddos. Learn more. 

Rock into the new year at Jen -n- Tonix’s New Year’s Eve Celebration at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 at Rock & Brews Oviedo, 7131 Red Bug Lane Road. Learn more.   

Regular Events

Dementia-Friendly Dining is every Tuesday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 701 E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs; every Wednesday from 2 to 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.

Get fit before the summer season with the City of Oviedo’s Deep Aqua Fit aerobics class from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Big Kahuna Pool, 148 Oviedo Blvd. Learn more. 

Give back this holiday season with the Winter Springs Police Department Toy Drive at Winter Springs Police Department Lobby, 300 N. Moss Road, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Oaks at Tuskawilla, 1500 Winter Springs Blvd., Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Winter Springs City Hall, 1126 E. S.R. 434, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents can drop off any new, unwrapped toy to bring joy to children across the community. Learn more. 

Mondays

Enjoy “Mingle Mondays” with varied activities every Monday from 10 a.m. to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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

Play some indoor pickleball from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, at the Gymnasium and Aquatic Facility, 148 Oviedo Blvd. Learn more. 

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.

Take a yoga class at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at Sweet Surrender Yoga & Holistic Wellness, 1750 W. Broadway St., Suite 112, in Oviedo. Classes cost $20 or two for $30. Text Cathy @ 786-520-6736 to reserve your place on the mat.

Join Oviedo Brewing Run Club’s Tuesday Night Run from 6:30 to 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 to 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 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 7 p.m. at the Winter Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5405, 420 N. Edgemon Ave. Learn more.

Take a yoga class at 6 p.m. every Thursday at Sweet Surrender Yoga & Holistic Wellness, 1750 W. Broadway St., Suite 112, in Oviedo. Classes cost $20 or two for $30. Text Cathy @ 786-520-6736 to reserve your place on the mat.

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 to 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 to 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 to 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 to 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.

Take a yoga class at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday at Sweet Surrender Yoga & Holistic Wellness, 1750 W. Broadway St., Suite 112, in Oviedo. Classes cost $20 or two for $30. Text Cathy @ 786-520-6736 to reserve your place on the mat.

Join Orlando Mini-Z Club for their weekly Mini-Z racing at the new Seven Trails Circuit in the Oviedo Mall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1465 Oviedo Mall Blvd. 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 to 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 to 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.