Dust off your kilt; here comes the Scottish Highland Games

The Scottish Highland Games are back! Plus from dance classes to cars and art exhibitions, this week will have you exploring new adventures. Maybe even take out your nostalgic or nerdy side with Winter Springs Comic, Toy, and More Show.  And it’s topped off with a Martin Luther King Jr. Day festival.

Thursday

Join the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Fair from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

The City of Winter Springs will hold the second of three community workshops on the city’s proposed 2050 comprehensive plan from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at The Foundry Church, 1491 E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs. The plan serves as a guide for the city’s future actions through established goals, objectives, and policies. Residents are encouraged to share their vision. Learn more. 

Friday

Listen to live music by Davis McGee from 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at Irish 31, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road, Suite 1501, in Oviedo. Learn more.  

Get scared with Whiskey Theater Factory’s world premiere play of “How It Gets In” from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, and Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Imagine Performing Arts Center at the Oviedo Mall, 1235 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Learn how to paint at BeauQCreations with Joan’s Fun with Paint from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 at 1327 West Broadway St in Oviedo. All materials, as well as drinks and treats, will be included. Tickets cost $35. Learn more. 

Saturday

Dust off your kilt and get ready for all things Scottish at the 47th annual Central Florida Scottish Highland Games from 8 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, and from 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive in Winter Springs. Activities include the famous caber toss, bagpipe competitions, Scottish dancing, archery and ax throwing. There are free shuttle buses running every 15 minutes to marked spots. Learn more.  

Browse fresh produce, baked goods, honey and plants at the Oviedo Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Lawton House, 200 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. The Oviedo Farmers Market is open the first and third Saturday of each month. Learn more. 

Join Oviedo Citizens in Action and the City of Oviedo at the Community Prayer Breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Oviedo Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane. There will be awards honoring the 2025 recipients of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “I Have a Dream Award”. Learn more.

Learn to identify mushrooms while hiking through nature from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 18 at Lake Harney Wilderness Area, 2187 Osceola Fish Camp Road in Geneva. Class cost $8. Learn more. 

Help Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream celebrate its 5th anniversary from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at 119 N. Central Ave. in Oviedo. Each ice cream purchased will receive a coupon for a free single scoop during a future visit. Local musician Mr. Richard will perform from noon-1 p.m. Mini horse Buckaroo will make an appearance from 1:15–2:15 p.m., and a magician from See Magic Live will perform from 6-8 p.m. Learn more. 

Support local sports at the Hagerty High School Baseball Cornhole Fundraiser from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 1817 East Broadway St. in Oviedo. Raffle baskets and grand prizes will be given. Registration costs $40 per person. Learn more. 

Skim through fiction at the Winter Springs Comic, Toy, and More Show from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at Winter Springs VFW Post 5405, 420 N. Edgemon Ave. Modern and classic comics will be displayed along with different kinds of craft. Learn more. 

Search for new art decorations at Goblin Market-Discount Art Mart from 1-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at D’Amico & Sons Italian Market & Bakery, 1170 Oviedo Mall Blvd in Oviedo. Explore more than 150 artists showcasing vintage art pieces, collectibles, and more. Learn more. 

Learn how to dance to different styles of music with Dance Mix Fitness Class at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at Sacred Moments Massage & Healing Center, 995 Westwood Square, Suite A, in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Join VW Meet Up at Ford’s Garage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at 459 E Mitchell Hammock Rd in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Sunday

Enjoy a fitness morning during a dinosaur-themed race at Jurassic Jog 5k at 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at the Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Ticket costs vary from $5 Kids Fun Run to $30 for the 5k Run/Walk.  Learn more. 

The second day of the Scottish Highland Games is from 8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive in Winter Springs. Learn more.  

Support Team UGA-Oviedo gymnasts by attending the Greater Orlando Gymnastics Foundation Rock N Brew Spirit Night from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at Rock & Brews Oviedo, 7131 Red Bug Lake Rd. Learn more. 

Add a new furry member to the family with ADORE Pet Rescue Adore Monthly Adoption Event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at Pet Supermarket, 1080 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Decompress and relax with YogaSix Yoga in the Park from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at Trotwood Park, 717 Northern Way in Winter Springs. From beginners to experienced, enjoy a peaceful afternoon of outdoor yoga. Tickets cost $10 for YogaSix non-members. Learn more. 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Watch Oviedo’s annual MLK Day Parade, with the Lake Mary Little League World Champions as the Grand Marshals, at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20. The parade starts at Oviedo High School, 601 King St. and will end at Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane. Learn more. 

After the parade, celebrate at Fun Day at the Park at 11 a.m. at Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane. There will be vendors, food, entertainment and “Skills and Drills” with the Orlando Magic (pre-registration is required and can be found here). Learn more. 

Join Walls of Books Oviedo for its 5th Year Anniversary Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, January 20 at 119 N. Central Ave, Suite 1001. This free event will have prizes, giveaways and a raffle. Learn more.

Future Events

Do a good deed at the Spill Wine Bar Acts of Hope Live Music Fundraiser from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at 1196 Tree Swallow Drive, Suite 1314, in Winter Springs. Learn more. 

Tee off for a cause at The Rotary Club of Oviedo’s Frosty Balls Golf Tournament at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24 at Twin Rivers Golf Club, 2100 Ekana Drive in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Bring your children to Cruisin Orlando 19th Annual Cops ‘N Cars for Kids 2025 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Oviedo Mall, 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd. More than 300 of Central Florida’s classic and modern cars will be showcased. If you choose to register your car, the cost is $35 per car. Learn more. 

Dance to the rhythm of Latin music with Noche Latina at Pepe’s Cantina from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Jan 31 at 3100 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Be dazzled at a stargazing hike, led by Seminole County Natural Lands staffers and Derek Demeter, Seminole State College’s Emil Buehler Planetarium director, from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at Lake Harney Wilderness Area, 2187 Osceola Fish Camp Road in Geneva. Event cost $5. Learn more. 

Join Dreamland Amusement winter extravaganza at the Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival at 5 p.m. on Feb. 5 to Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. at 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd in Oviedo. The event includes a Ferris wheel, a boat ride, and more. Ticket costs vary from $1.50 to $37 for unlimited rides wristbands. Learn more. 

Put your dance skills to the test at The City of Oviedo Daddy-Daughter Dance from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb 8 at the Oviedo On The Park Amphitheater & Cultural Center. Tickets cost vary from $10-$40. 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.

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

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

Take a yoga class every Tuesday morning at 9:45 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. The cost is $10 per class or a dozen eggs. 

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 6:30-10 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.-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.

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 6-8 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.-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 

Shop local vendors at a Monthly Courtyard Pop-up Market every first and third Saturday from noon-5 p.m. at The Food Factory, 888 City Walk Lane in Oviedo. Learn more. 

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.-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.-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.-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.-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.