The start of January offers up great weather to get outdoors and start the year out healthy, or to just have fun.
Wednesday
Challenge your bravery with open-mic night at Spill Wine Bar with host Jeff Bishop. It’s from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 1196 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Learn more.
It’s the first New Comic Book Day of the year at Flashpoint Comics and Games. Come out and see what’s on the new shelf starting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 855 E. State Road 434, suite 1129 in Winter Springs. Learn more.
Thursday
Take the path less traveled on the way to the Ditch of Doom on a hike along the Flagler Trail. It’s from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Snow Hill Trailhead, 3290 Snow Hill Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Join in on your first National Argyle Day by wearing your best argyle style at Flashpoint Comics and Games and receive 20% off a single item. It’s all day at 855 E. State Road 434, suite 1129 in Winter Springs. Learn more.
Friday
Reigning Major League Volleyball champions the Orlando Valkyries will open the season against traveling Michiganders the Grand Rapids Valkyries at UCF’s Addition Financial Arena this weekend. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the action starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at 12777 Gemini Blvd. N. in Orlando. Learn more.
Start your weekend with three voices and 28 strings of the Third Rock Trio. From “Uptown Funk” to Fleetwood Mac, they’ll rock the stage from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive #1314 in Winter Springs. Learn more.
It’s time to ball out of control at The Pinball Lounge’s Flip Out Friday event. It’s $10 to get in and then unlimited pinball until closing time. It starts at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Saturday
Grab your camera and step into the wild this weekend. Join photographer TJ Waller for an immersive hike through the stunning Lake Harney Wilderness Area, where you’ll learn insider tips on camera settings, how to photograph both still and fast-moving wildlife, and techniques for approaching animals without disturbing them. Cost is $15 per person, with pre-registration required for all participants at recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. It’s from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at Lake Harney Wilderness Area, 2395 Osceola Fish Camp Road, Geneva. Questions? Call 407-665-2211. Learn more.
Help spruce up the Lawton Elementary School’s LESA Garden. This volunteer event will get you muddy and dirty but will help kids learn how to garden and grow their own food. It’s from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 10 at Lawton Elementary School, 151 Graham Ave. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Start your year healthier at the Chuluota Farmers Market. It’s from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at The Hitching Post, 1485 S. County Road 419 in Chuluota. Learn more.
The second Saturday of the month means it’s Cars and Coffee time at Rock & Brews Oviedo. Bring your favorite classic or interesting car or just stop by. It starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
John Pozo hits the stage for another night of live music at Spill Wine Bar. It’s from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at 1196 Tree Swallow Drive #1314 in Winter Springs. Learn more.
See the legendary Harlem Globetrotters in their 100th season as they visit Orlando with a style of basketball that they made their own. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the game starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at UCF’s Addition Financial Arena, 12777 Gemini Blvd. N. in Orlando. Learn more.
Become entranced at a comedy hypnosis show with Rich Guzzi at the Oviedo Cultural Center this weekend. Doors open with bar service at 6 p.m., then the show is from 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. Learn more.
Sunday
Come out to see the best bowlers in the area hit the lanes at the Radical Trios bowling tournament. It starts at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at Oviedo Bowling Center, 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Show off your skills at the Pokemon Challenge at Flashpoint Comics and Games this weekend. It starts at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at 855 E. State Road 434, suite 1129 in Winter Springs. Signup for $15. Learn more.
Monday
Come out for a relaxed evening in an outdoor food hall with the Central Florida Freethought Community’s Night Out. Enjoy food, drinks and vibrant conversation. It starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 at Food Factory Oviedo, 888 City Walk Lane. Learn more.
Tuesday
Win prizes and cash at Spill Wine Bar’s Bingo Night. It’s from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 1196 Tree Swallow Drive #1314 in Winter Springs. Learn more.
Wednesday
It’s Big 12 conference play time as the UCF Women’s Basketball team plays longtime rival Cincinnati at Addition Financial Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game starts at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 12777 Gemini Blvd. N. in Orlando. Learn more.
Future Events
Get out into nature with the Florida Tree Trek by Seminole County guides. It’s from 9-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at Econ River Wilderness Area, 3795 Old Lockwood Road in Oviedo. It’s only $5 per hiker. Learn more.
Paint Olaf with your family at a paint party this weekend. The beloved snowman from Disney’s “Frozen” comes to life on canvas as Songbirds Music, Art and Dance Center teaches you the techniques. It starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at 181 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Discover the extraordinary at Paranormal Cirque II, where magic meets reality. It’s a six-show engagement with the first starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Note: Children under age 13 will not be allowed into this show. Learn more.
Search for wild mushrooms this weekend. Join a local expert for an introductory class on mushrooms and their identification. The class will include a presentation in the nature center, followed by a hike in search of wild mushrooms. The cost is $8 per person. It’s from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Ed and Imogene Yarborough Nature Center, 3485 N. County Road 426 in Geneva. Learn more.
Nominate somebody for the I Have a Dream Award and enjoy the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Prayer Breakfast to kick off MLK Day weekend. It’s at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Oviedo Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane. Learn more.
See the best of the best battling for the top pinball player in the state at the International Flipper Pinball Association’s Florida State Championship. Only 24 of the top-ranked players will be invited to compete. It’s at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at The Pinball Lounge, 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Dust off your kilt and kilt hose and get ready for one of Seminole County’s biggest annual events: The Central Florida Scottish Highland Games. In its 48th year this celtic celebration brings together tens of thousands to the fields of Central Winds Park for a weekend of Scottish celebration. Haggis, a caber toss, heavy stone carrying, axe throwing, music, dancing, singing, sheepdog exhibition and more await you. It’s from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 and 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Learn more.
Explore the night skies and learn how to stargaze with help of the staff of the Emil Buehler Planetarium. Laser-guided stargazing, giant telescopes that you can look through, and more await you, clear skies willing. It’s from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at Geneva Wilderness Area, 3485 County Road 426 in Geneva. Learn more.
Want a cool shirt? First you have to do the Jurassic Jog 5K. It’s a healthy way to start the new year with a run at the Oviedo Mall. It includes a 100 meter kids fun run. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. followed by an 8:30 a.m. race start on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Learn more.
Join Oviedo’s annual tradition of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade as it makes its way from Round Lake Park to Center Lake Park, where it will kick off the annual MLK Day festival. It starts at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, continuing with the festival at 11 a.m. the same morning. Learn more.
Dance the night away at a New Year Neon Silent Disco at the Yoga Lab. You will get your own wireless headphones at the door so you can choose your channel, set your volume, and drop into your own world while still moving with the room. It’s not a yoga class. It’s guided movement and runs from 7:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan 24 at 1340 Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs. Learn more.
Enjoy rides, games and carnival food at the Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival. It’s deep-fried fun to take advantage of the cooler winter weather. It’s from 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 and Thursday, Feb. 5, then 5-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Calling all kidpreneurs! It’s a special marketplace just for creative makers aged 18 and under. It’s a kid-friendly vendor expo where kids can sell their crafts, jewelry and other art. It’s from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Speaking of kids, it’s time for Ties and Tiaras, the annual Oviedo Daddy Daughter Dance. There will be a DJ, photo booth and lunch buffet. It’s $40 per couple and $10 per each additional guest. It’s from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at Oviedo Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane. Note: this event frequently sells out early. Learn more.
Help support mental health awareness while helping your mental and physical health at the same time at the Outrun Stigma 5K. It’s at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Be sure to show up early for packet pickup and to warm up before the race. Learn more.
Keep your move goal streak going with the Chicken Run 5K. This clucktastic event will get your feathers flying around the Oviedo Mall. It’s at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 26, but get there early to warm up and pickup your race packet. It’s at 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Regular Events
Learn a new dance style at Art and Movement’s Salsa Classes from 7:30-10 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday and the second and fourth Saturday of the month at 1500 Alafaya Trail, Unit 1016 in Oviedo. Learn more.
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.
Fit in an evening workout with Adventure Cycling’s ride around UCF every Monday. Riders meet at the UCF softball field and roll out at 7 p.m. The trek takes riders through natural lands trails and around Lake Claire.
It’s a musical Monday at music bingo from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at Gator’s Dockside in Oviedo, 167 E. Mitchell Hammock Road. Take a shot at winning some of the prizes at this free event. 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.
Tuesdays
Play a new game at Flashpoint Comics and Games Weekly Board Game Nights every Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at 855 E. State Road 434 Suite 1129 in Winter Springs. This free event will have over 50 board games and you can bring your own game as well. Learn more.
Get involved with HOPE’s community food pantry as a pantry donation driver from 7-9 a.m. Tuesdays. Volunteers will pick up donations from the Tuskawilla Springs Publix, 2100 Winter Springs Blvd. in Oviedo, and drop them off at HOPE’s food pantry, 812 Eyrie Drive, Oviedo. Contact volunteer@hopehelps.org for more information.
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. Tuesday nights. Learn more.
Practice calming yin meditation 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 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.
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.
Test your knowledge and have the chance to win a prize at a trivia night from 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday at Tijuana Flats Oviedo, 1016 Lockwood Blvd.
Thursdays
Connect with local professionals at the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Coffee Hour from 9-10 a.m. every third Thursday of the month at Oviedo Medical Center. The meetup offers coffee, pastries and casual networking. Admission is free for chamber members and $35 for prospective members with preregistration. Learn more.
Give your tot an early start to literacy at Toddler Time from 11-11:30 a.m. every Thursday at East Branch Library, 310 N. Division St. in Oviedo. Toddler Time features stories, puppets and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult caregiver. Learn more.
Get an intense workout at Adventure Cycling’s Throwdown Ride from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Snow Hill area. 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.
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.
Become a better public speaker with the Oviedo Toastmasters Club from 7-10 p.m. every Thursday at IHOP, 17 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Fridays
Experience a night of live music at Live Entertainment at The Food Factory every Friday from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at 888 City Walk Lane in Oviedo. Learn more.
Have a ball at The Pinball Lounge’s Flip-Out Friday every Friday with all you can play from 7 p.m. to midnight for $15. 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 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.
Saturdays
Stroll through the Chuluota Farmers Market on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Hitching Post, 1485 County Road 419. Enjoy fresh food and a pet adoption event. Learn more.
Unwind and attend Community Yoga every Saturday at Trotwood Park from 8-9 a.m. at 701 Northern Way in Winter Springs. Learn more.
Volkswagen fan? Attend a VW Meet Up at Ford’s Garage monthly from 6 p.m. – midnight Saturdays at 459 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Want to learn a new skill? Attend the Artistic Hand’s Painting, Drawing & More Class from 9-11 a.m. every Saturday at 353 N. Central Ave. in Oviedo. There are many classes to choose from, including clay and sculpting. See the class schedule here. The classes cost $165 plus materials for a 7-week term and are open to any skill level. Learn more.
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.
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.
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
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.
Start your Sunday with a yoga and meditation class from 10-11 a.m. every Sunday at Sacred Moments Massage & Healing Center, 995 Westwood Square, Suite A, in Oviedo. New students can try a three-class pack for $25. The cost is $10 per class for students and seniors. Learn more.