It’s Cinco de Mayo time, so get ready for a fiest-ive weekend

It’s one of the biggest party weekends of the year with Cinco de Mayo and Derby Day falling within two days of each other.

Thursday

Winter Springs is holding a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday, May 1, 7:30 a.m., at Winter Springs City Hall, 1126 E. State Road 434. Learn more. 

Build your networking skills with a Holistic Health and Wellness Networking Experience. It’s from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Sweet Surrender Yoga and Holistic Wellness, 1750 W. Broadway St., Oviedo. Learn more. 

Friday

Hot step your way into the ‘90s at the English Country Dance. It’s for ages 12-19 to help raise money for Summer Youth Camp. Dance outside under the lights for just $15. Light snacks and drinks provided. It’s from 6:30-10 p.m. Friday, May 2 at 201 Lake Mills Road, Chuluota. Learn more. 

Saturday

Grab a pole (or borrow one of ours) at Winter Springs’ annual Fish Winter Springs event. Enjoy a morning of family fun and learn how to cast, bait a hook and enjoy the outdoors safely. It’s from 7-9 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive, Winter Springs. Be sure to register ahead. Learn more. 

Grab breakfast or more at the Oviedo Farmers Market. Find plants, herbs, spices and more, plus you can explore the Lawton House and Oviedo’s history. It’s from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 200 W. Broadway St., Oviedo. Learn more. 

Help clean up Winter Springs with the VFW Post 5405’s Day of Service cleanup. It’s at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at 420 N. Edgemon Ave. in Winter Springs. Learn more. 

Find a local gift for mom at the My Oviedo Store’s Moms Merchants and Mimosas event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at 50 Smith St. Learn more. 

Spare two hours for an early Mother’s Day at the Perfect Pair Mother and Son Bowling Night. For $49.99 you get two hours of unlimited bowling, shoes, two slices each of pizza and two medium sodas. There will be contests, prizes and additional bowlers ages 3 and under are free! It’s from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at Oviedo Bowling Center, 376 E. Broadway St. Learn more. 

Party stylishly at the Big Hats & Bourbon Kentucky Derby event. Wear your most stylish Derby hat and get a free appetizer and be entered into the hat contest. It starts at 11 a.m. at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Join the City of Oviedo for its Water Safety Day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Oviedo Aquatic Facility, 148 Oviedo Blvd. There will be water safety talks, lifeguard skills stations, aquatic exhibitions, and more. Pool access during the event is free. Learn more. 

Ahoy mateys! Take the high seas of adventure to the Oviedo Mall for the Pirates & Princess Extravaganza, a free family-friendly event. Dress as your favorite pirate, princess or fantasy character, snap pictures with storybook characters and go on a treasure hunt hosted by local artisans and vendors. It’s from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.  

Enjoy the City of Oviedo’s Bacon, Bourbon, and Blues event from 5-9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane. Learn more. 

Take your tastebuds on a vacation with an exotic fruit tree selection at the Exotic and Tropical Fruit Tree Spring Sale. It’s from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3-4 at Inca Plant Nursery, 3571 N. County Road 426, Geneva. Learn more.  

Sunday

Handbell choir Magic of Bronze is leading a music exploration of England in a concert that starts at 5 p.m Sunday, May 4 at University Carillon, 1395 Campus View Court in Oviedo. The concert will feature the Grace Notes. Learn more. 

Cinco De Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a live DJ at Pepe’s Cantina. Enjoy drink specials and authentic Mexican food from 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., with the DJ keeping the party going from 4-9 p.m., Monday, May 5, at 3100 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Bring a friend and enjoy music from a mariachi band while feasting on tacos, tamales and more at a Cinco de Mayo celebration at Watermark at Vistawilla. It starts at 2 p.m. Monday, May 5 at 1519 E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs. Learn more. 

Join District Eat & Play Oviedo for a Cinco De Mayo celebration from 11 a.m.-midnight on Monday, May 5 at 1395 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Future events

May 9 

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is treating moms to a little self-care this Mother’s Day with an event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, May 9 at their Oviedo location, 1410 W Broadway St., Suite 205. Enjoy refreshments, exclusive event-only pricing, raffle prizes and a chance to win free Revision Skincare products. Learn more. 

Whether you’re into retro games or tabletop fun, get ready for Oviedo Night Market: Game Night edition from 5-10 p.m. Friday, May 9 at 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. There will be local businesses, food trucks and more. Learn more. 

May 10

Lace up your running shoes for the Run With Howie 5K Run and help support the Lake Howell PTSA this weekend. It’s a non-chip-timed event that will include awards for the top three male and female finishers plus age group awards for kids 12 and under. It’s from 7:30-10 a.m. Saturday, May 10 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

Dance the night away at Oviedo’s Denim and Diamonds Mother Son Dance. It’s lunch, music and dancing for mothers and sons ages 4-13. Lunch will be served at noon, a DJ will be spinning and there’s a free photo booth. Cost is $40 per mother-son pair and includes food. $10 per additional child. It’s from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, May 10 at Oviedo Amphitheatre and Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane. Learn more. 

Grab a pole (or borrow one of ours) for week 2 of Winter Springs’ annual Fish Winter Springs event. Enjoy a morning of family fun and learn how to cast, bait a hook and enjoy the outdoors safely. It’s from 7-9 a.m. Saturday, May 10 at Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive, Winter Springs. Be sure to register ahead. Learn more. 

May 17

Bring your own ride or just stop by to the Cruisin for Charity Car Cruise & Expo. Lots of classic, exotic and resto-modded cars will be there helping raise money for the Oviedo Police Foundation. Includes a 50/50 cash raffle. It’s from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 10 Windsormere Way in Oviedo. Learn more. 

May 24

Run through a 25-foot tall candy skull at near sunset during the Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos themed Ole Ole 5K. This colorful 5K will feature live entertainment, food and drinks, a costume contest and more. The 5K starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 24 at Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive, Winter Springs. Learn more. 

Regular events 

Mondays

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. 

Put on comfy pants for All You Can Eat Wing Night from 6-10 p.m. every Monday at Gator’s Dockside Oviedo, 167 E. Mitchell Hammock Road. Learn more. 

Test yourself at Monday Night Trivia from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Feel the beat on Salsa Mondays, happening 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m. every Monday, at The Food Factory Oviedo, 888 City Walk Lane in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Music and bingo combined? Experience Music Bingo Night from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at Gators Dockside Oviedo, 175 E. Mitchell Hammock Road. Learn more. 

Get an intense workout at Adventure Cycling’s Throwdown ride from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at UCF. Learn more. 

Tuesdays

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 at 786-520-6736 to reserve your place on the mat.

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.

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.

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.

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 in Snowhill. 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 at 786-520-6736 to reserve your place on the mat.

Photo courtesy of the Oviedo Jeep Club.

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.

Fridays 

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 catch ‘em all at Trade Night, a Pokémon trade night every Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Trainer’s Backpack of Curiosities & Wonder, 1493 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.

Listen to live music from 7-9 p.m. every Friday at Gator’s Dockside Oviedo, 167 E. Mitchell Hammock Road. 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.

Travel back to the past at the VHS collectors weekly hangout every Saturday from 4-7 p.m. at Duckie’s Vintage Boutique, 1195 Oviedo Mall Blvd. 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.

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.