Local events July 30 to Aug. 5 and beyond
Shop for locally produced goodies at the Oviedo and Winter Springs farms markets, spend time with your community to raise money for Hagerty High School football or meet a butterfly at Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter. And don’t miss the Back to School Bash with Hope Helps. A week of fun awaits you!
By Sophie Jackson
Thursday
Looking to gain an insight into the vision of the Oviedo and Winter Springs Regional Chapter? Join them for their quarterly luncheon at Oviedo City Church. Registration is required. Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for non-members. It’s from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30 at 300 W. State Road 434. Learn more.
Bring your family, friends and classmates for a Spirit Night to support the Cheer, Football and Girls Flag Football teams. A portion of sales made during the event will be donated to Lake Howell Pop Warner. It’s from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30 at McDonald’s, 1325 Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs. Learn more.
Friday
Time to make some art and get messy! Adults and kids are welcome to attend the Family Paint Night with a Tinkerbell theme at Songbirds Music, Art & Dance Center. No experience is required, minimum age to attend is 6 years old. Tickets cost $20 per artist. It’s from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 31 at 181 E. Mitchell Hammock in Oviedo. Learn more.
Help raise money for Hagerty High School’s football team by having dinner at Briskets BBQ Shack & Grill. 10% of all sales will be contributed to the fundraiser. It’s from 10 a.m. Friday, July 31 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at 298 Geneva Drive in Oviedo. Learn more.
Saturday
HOPE Helps Inc volunteers are preparing for their 18th Annual Kids of HOPE Back to School Bash. It will be on Saturday, Aug. 1 at the First Methodist Church of Oviedo. If you want to learn how to get involved, email volunteer@hopehelps.org.
Tour Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter with Former Commissioner Christine Moor and members of Strong Towns Apopka. Don’t miss your chance to better understand how to create butterfly gardens. It’s from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 1909 Slavia Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Try some local made food at the Oviedo Farmer’s Market, offering foods such as ribs, burgers, mini donuts and more. This monthly market is full of goodies that may just become your new favorite treat. Everyone is encouraged to attend with a nearby playground and bouncy house for kids. It’s from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Lawton House, 200 W. Broadway St. Learn more.
Attend the Oviedo YMCA’s Healthy Family Day for an all-day event featuring sports clinics, family activities and community fun. Bringing together sports, wellness programs, partnerships and members, enjoy the full range that the Y offers. It’s from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7900 Red Bug Lake Road. Learn more.
It’s nerve-wracking to welcome a new baby into your home, so Lumira Pediatrics is here to calm you down with Newborn Feeding Foundations: Breastfeeding in the First Month. You’ll be walked through what the first four weeks looks like with several topics being covered including what’s normal, what’s not, when to get help and more. It’s from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Lactation Station Florida, 1351 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more.
Calling the collecting community! It’s time to attend Community Con, hosted by The Comics Den, at the Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultural Center in Oviedo on the Park where the best of Oviedo’s collectables come together with comics, toys and more. It’s from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 357 Center Lake Lane. Learn more.
The school year is getting near and Oviedo Mall is getting ready to celebrate with the Back 2 School Bash, presented by Precious Fine Jewelers. Celebrate with scavenger hunts, prizes, giveaways, activities, vendors and more. It’s from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Join the Oviedo Lady Outlaws for an afternoon of bowling, pizza, games and fun as they raise funds for the 8U & 10U softball teams. Every ticket bought will be purchased to cover the costs of uniforms, equipment, tournaments, and team development through the season. Tickets cost $25 for bowlers and $20 for non-bowlers. It’s from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Oviedo Bowling Center, 376 E. Broadway St. Learn more.
Sunday
Attend the Winter Springs Farmers Market and find a selection of plants, produce, honey and more. It’s from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 at Trotwood Park. If you can’t attend but want to try some new items, don’t worry! It will also be held the first and third Sunday of every month. Learn more.
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Optimist Club invites the Special Needs Community to a pool party full of fun. There is a maximum of 50 guests, and parents and/or caretakers are required to stay with attendees. It’s from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2 at Oviedo Aquatic Center, 148 Oviedo Blvd. Learn more.
Monday
Catch a $5 mystery movie every Monday at the Regal in the Oviedo Mall. This week’s theme: Horror. The movie starts at 7 p.m. at 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The theme of the movie changes every week and is announced beforehand here.
Tuesday
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.
Wednesday
Sip on a glass of wine and network with local professionals in your community at Wine Down Wednesday. Meet new people, grow your network, and unwind after a day at work. It’s from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at Oviedo Pub Park, 888 City Walk Lane. Learn more.
Pages & Pinot is turning one year old! Join and celebrate their first year with books, discussions, friendships and plenty of wine. Whether this is your first meeting or you’ve been there since day one, you are invited to read The Drop by S.R. Masters with them. This psychological thriller asks one question: what would you do if you were trapped 650 feet in the air… with people who know your darkest secrets? It starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at Crazy Cork Wine Bar in Oviedo. Learn more.
Future events
If you have questions about bottle feeling your baby, you’re not the only one. Join Serenity Pediatric Wellness for What Every Parent Should Know About Bottle Feeding, an event focusing on choosing the right formula and the best technique for feeding through a bottle. All are welcome to attend! It’s from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 1351 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more.
Attend a 3D Mammography Screening Event for free breast health education and access for eligible women. The program aims to reduce late-stage breast cancer diagnoses by connecting uninsured women in Florida with free mammograms through the Florida Department of Health’s Mary Brogan Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP). It’s from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at Grant Chapel AME Church, 387 E. Franklin St. Learn more.
Enjoy the evening with the Vezer Family Vineyards Wine Dinner at Crazy Cork Wine Bar. Dishes include Watermelon spoon with feta mousse, micro basil, chili oil & smoked Maldon salt and Shrimp & Granny Smith apple ceviche with jicama coconut milk, citrus and taro chips. Tickets are $110 per person with tax and 20% gratuity charged that evening. It starts at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17 at 940 City Plaza Way in Oviedo. Learn more.
All Oviedo citizens are welcome to come to Coffee with Code hosted by the Code Enforcement Officers for a free cup of coffee. They will be there to answer any questions, concerns and allow you to interact with their staff. It’s from 10-11 a.m. on Aug. 19 at Oviedo Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane. Learn more.
Wanna play Rock Music Bingo, hang out with the Oviedo Community News team at Rock & Brews Oviedo and support local news all at the same time? Join OCN for Pints for the Press – a spirit day where 20% of Rock & Brews proceeds (dine in and take out) go to your local, nonprofit newsroom! The OCN team will be there from 6-9 p.m. Learn more.
Would you like to learn about sleep, relaxation and how to feel your most refreshed? Join Wellness by Robyn and Julie for an event dedicated to supporting your body, with special guest Lupita Alvarez. Tickets cost $40 per person. It starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 2020 Winter Springs Blvd. Learn more.
Do you consider yourself a hero, sidekick, villain or somewhere in between? Join Oviedo Mall for the Great Geek Gathering: Heroes & Villains, a family event dedicated to fandoms, characters and much more. It’s from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Oktoberfest is back in Oviedo! This three day event is full of authentic German beer, food, music, entertainment, contests and more. Orlando Trachtenverein and King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band will be the featured performances. The event is free to attend and all ages are welcome. It’s from 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 and 4-10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27 at Center Lake Park Amphitheater & Cultural Center. Learn more.
The Page & Pen Festival is back at Oviedo Mall and it’s calling all readers, writers and daydreamers to attend! Relive the joy of book fairs with a modern twist filled with local authors, workshops, panels and plenty of book fun! It’s from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Oviedo Night Market Night returns! For one night only, enter into a nostalgic indoor market night celebrating everything retro and mysterious. Explore your new favorite artist, new vintage treasures, and everything waiting for you in the darkness. It’s from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, October 9 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Bark & Brew is a craft beer and canine festival hosted at Center Lake Park. The event contains different craft beers for sampling, pet activities, pet-related vendors, food trucks and live music. Bring your dogs (leashed) and come out for a day of drink tasting. It’s from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Oviedo Amphitheatre & Cultural Center. Learn more.
Join the Save A Life Pet Rescue to celebrate their 20 year milestone to recognise their rescue, hope and second chances! Bring your family, friends and animal lovers for a day of fun featuring pet adoptions, vendors & shopping, activities, entertainment, food trucks, raffles, giveaways and more. It starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Oviedo Mall, 1320 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
It’s time for the 52nd Annual Great Day in the Country by the Oviedo Woman’s Club. Events include live entertainment, the Rooster Roundup scavenger hunt, and Freedom Train Adventure. Contests include the Most Patriotic Outfit, Pie Eating, Hula Hooping, Pickle Eating, Cake Decorating, and more coming soon. A Basket Auction will also be held during the day. If you want to get your organization involved in the day, contact greatdayoviedo@gmail.com. The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Regular Events
Is your child interested in participating in a theatre or dance camp this summer? Imagine Performing Arts Center is hosting multiple camps throughout the summer period featuring “Wicked,” “Stranger Things” and much more. Costs and dates vary per camp. Learn more.
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.
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.
Catch a $5 mystery movie every Monday at the Regal in the Oviedo Mall. The movie starts at 7 p.m. at 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The theme of the movie changes every week and is announced beforehand here.
All you can bowl is back at Oviedo Bowling Center. For just $10 plus shoe rental you can bowl from 9 p.m. to midnight every Monday night, (and also Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday). It’s at 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Tuesdays
Check out Tacos My Guey for their Tuesday Taco Extravaganza. Enjoy exclusive sales every Tuesday all day at The Food Factory, 888 City Walk Lane, in Oviedo.
Start your newest Tuesday night tradition with Know It All Trivia at Beef O’ Brady’s. Gather your smartest friends and family for a show that you don’t want to miss! It’s free to play and top teams can win prizes. Mark your calendars and set up a reminder!
Are you ready for trivia with the answer in the form of a question? Join ERAtainment Games as they host Mastermind Mayhem at Beef O’ Brady’s in Oviedo. Get ready for brain battles and pursue strategy in this night of challenges. Seating fills up fast, so get there as early as you can. It’s from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at 1817 E. Broadway St. Learn more.
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.
Trivia and Pizza – is there anything more to love! Bring your friends and family to compete for a free speciality pizza every Tuesday night at Backstreet Pizza & Pub. It’s from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 1949 W County Road 419 in Oviedo. Learn more.
Get involved with HOPE’s community food pantry by signing up to be a volunteer. Take a moment to get food and hygienic products to those in need at HOPE’s food pantry, 812 Eyrie Drive, Oviedo. Pantry hours are from 9-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday and Saturdays. Contact volunteer@hopehelps.org for more information. 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 Sweet Surrender Yoga & Holistic Wellness, 1750 W. Broadway St., Suite 112, in Oviedo. Classes cost $20, or 10$ for military and college students (must show ID). Text Cathy at 786-520-6736 for classes and wellness consultation or the studio for an event. 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.
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.
Play four free rounds of rock music bingo for a chance to win gift card prizes at Rock & Brews every Tuesday. It’s from 7-9 p.m. at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Grab a lane, pick a song and rock your heart out at Strike a Chord Karaoke featuring Kurt and Erik at Oviedo Bowling Center. It’s every Tuesday night from 9 p.m. to Midnight at Oviedo Bowling Center, 376 E. Broadway St. Learn more.
Wednesdays
Survey says… it’s time for you to grab your crew, some of your favorite drinks and go on down to Beef O’ Brady’s Oviedo. Join ERAtainment Games for Survey Says every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 1817 E. Broadway St. Learn more.
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.
Enjoy happy hour all night long at the Crazy Cork Wine Bar. Find an array of select wines for $6.95. Some that are featured include Archetype Chardonnay, Archetype Sauvignon Blanc, Westmount Pinot Noir and DiamAndes Cabernet. It’s from 4-10 p.m. every Tuesday at 940 City Plaza Way. Learn more.
Thursdays
Feel anticipation buzzing in the air as the lights dim for the Regal Oviedo Mall Mystery Movie. Tickets cost $5 to indulge into a world of film. It’s at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Oviedo Mall, 1500 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd. Learn more.
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.
Children ages 3 to 8 can learn while having fun at The Taste of Curiosity’s new Books, Bites and Brushes class. There is a new theme every week. It’s from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday at 100 Alexandria Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Get your miles in with the Riverside Run Club at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Backstreet Pizza & Pub, 1949 W County Road 419, Suite 1261 in Oviedo. Learn more.
Get an intense workout at Adventure Cycling’s Snowhill 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.
Is the force with you? Find out at Flashpoint Comics and Games’ weekly Star Wars: Unlimited locals play. The trading card game costs $12 to buy-in and runs from 7-10:30 p.m. every Thursday at 855 E. State Road 434 Suite 1129 in Winter Springs. Learn More.
College Knight is back at Oviedo Bowling Center. For just a $7 cover enjoy music and deals at the bowling alley from 9:30 p.m. to midnight every Wednesday. Please bring a valid ID and a college ID. It’s at 376 E. Broadway St. 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.
If it’s Friday night it’s bowling night with Friday Vibes featuring DJ Fat-Bak at Oviedo Bowling Center. It’s from 9 p.m. to midnight at 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. 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.