Local events July 9-15 and beyond
You can celebrate Christmas in July, join a new book club or attend a West Coast Swing lesson. Try something new or get back into something you love with this week’s events.
By Sophie Jackson
Thursday
It’s time for the monthly Jeep Club meet-up. Join them at Outback Steakhouse with friends, family and other Jeep owners for an evening of community. It’s from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 at 285 W. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Learn more.
Enjoy Latin Night with music from Latin Cover at Rock & Brews Oviedo. It’s from 7-10 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 at 7151 Red Bug Lake Road. Learn more.
Friday
Looking for something fun for your child to do this summer? Join the Taste of Curiosity for their Books, Bites and Brushes event with a summer theme. Your child will do a craft, have a snack and read a book! Tickets are $25 per person. It’s from 10:30-11:15 p.m. on Friday, July 10 at 100 Alexandria Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.
Join the Seminole County Chamber for an exciting block party experience with the Town House Restaurant and Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream in Oviedo. Come for some lunch and ice cream to brighten your summer! It’s from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, July 10 at 139 N. Central Ave. Learn more.
The Central Florida Chapter of the Army Aviation Association of America is hosting its monthly social meeting to get together and provide an informal forum between industry and military services. Admission fee is $10, which covers beer and wings. All fundraising goes towards the chapter and a raffle for providing resources for chapter Scholarship Fund. It’s from 4:30-7 p.m. on Friday, July 10 at Froggers Grill & Bar Oviedo, 27 Alafaya Woods Blvd. Learn more.
Listen and jam the night away to live music featuring Tanner Keegan on the Rock & Brews Oviedo patio. It’s from 7-10 p.m. on Friday, July 10 at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road. Learn more.
Saturday
Join the Oviedo Memorial Post 243 for the Flag Education and Retirement Ceremony. Friends, family and neighbors are invited to take part in this moment of Old Glory and take part. It’s from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 at 491 W. Broadway St. Learn more.
It’s the ultimate holiday showdown — Christmas in July meets Halloween in July! Get ready for a festive and frightful celebration like no other at the Merry & Scary Mashup. Browse a unique collection of local vendors featuring both Christmas cheer and Halloween hauntings. Enjoy themed crafts, games, and surprises that celebrate the best of both holidays. Jack Skellington approves. The event starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11 at Oviedo Mall, 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Attend a sizzling summer lunch with fun for your family and friends. Join ABC of Central Florida for outdoor fun, hamburgers, activities, music, raffle prizes and much more. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per child. It’s from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 at Trotwood Park in Winter Springs. Learn more.
You’re invited to attend the Basecamp Fitness Block Party! Bring your family and friends for local vendors, giveaways, raffles and fun with your community. The event is free, but reach out in advance if you are interested in their classes which are held at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. The main event is from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 at 1121 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more.
Swing your hips and move your feet with the Red, White & Blue Dance! Attend a West Coast Swing lesson and watch a performance by Jazzy Durgin. Come and dance a mix of smooth dances, latin dances, swing and country. Tickets are $15 for members and $10 for non-members. It starts at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 at 4725 East Lake Drive in Winter Springs. Learn more.
An evening of lies, deduction and betrayal… Can you save your village from the demon before it’s too late? Join the Tabletop Strategist for Blood on the Clocktower. Registration is required with a non-refundable $5 fee applied as store credit. It starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 at 925 City Walk Lane in Oviedo. Learn more.
Sunday
Bring your patriotic spirit and appetite to the Red, White & Blue Brunch hosted by The Savoy Gracious Retirement Living. If you’re aged 55 and older, enjoy all your favorite dishes, engage in conversation and see what this community has to offer. It’s from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 12 at 80 Michael Blake Blvd. in Winter Springs. Learn more.
Have you been dreaming of lobster recently? Time to cure that craving with the Cousins Fresh Maine Lobster food truck at Lowe’s Home Improvement. Enjoy Maine lobster rolls, lobster tacos, lobster bisque, and so much more. It’s from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 12 at 1155 Vidina Place in Oviedo. Learn more.
Sail into Oviedo Pub Park for Parrot Head Music Bingo filled with tropical tunes, island vibes and sing-alongs. It starts at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 12 at 888 City Walk Lane. Learn more.
Monday
Are you ready to build a stronger Oviedo? Attend the Oviedo Citizens in Action Monthly Business meeting from 7-8:15 p.m. on Monday, July 13 at 357 Center Lake Lane. Learn more.
Tuesday
What happens when the background characters become the heroes? Join B. Dalton’s Young Adult Book Club as they tackle Collateral Damage by Taylor Simonds. It starts at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 at B. Dalton’s Bookseller in the Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.
Are you interested in history? Learn more about Seminole County’s role during World War II with Knowledge on Tap. Discover what it was like for residents and read through service records to experience a glimpse of the past. Get specialty craft drinks created using ingredients from the University of Florida’s IFAS Seminole County extension garden. It’s from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 at Wop’s Hops Brewing Company, 419 S. Sanford Ave. Learn more.
Wednesday
Future events
Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell bingo! Christmas is coming early for Christmas in July Bingo at Oviedo Park Pub. It starts at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 at 888 City Walk Lane in Oviedo. Learn more.
It’s almost National Ice Cream Day! Visit Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to grab a scoop and get a free one on your next visit on Sunday, July 19. Available at Kelly’s Oviedo Scoop Shop. Learn more.
Join Pepe’s Cantina as they celebrate their 3rd anniversary! It’s from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at 3100 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more.
HOPE 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.
If your child is a fan of the “I Survived…” series, this is the event for them! Meet fellow historians and discuss your favorites in the series at Walls of Books Oviedo for ages 6 to 13. It’s from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, July 16 at 119 N. Central Ave. Learn more.
Do you want to play some pinball? Join The Pinball Lounge in Oviedo for the July Super Saturday! $20 gets you an all you can play card for the whole day, plus there are tournaments to join if you are feeling competitive. It starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18 at 376 E. Broadway St. Learn more.
Are you a fan of pickles? Come and celebrate The Food Factory’s first annual Pickle Fest by crunching and munching on your favorite snack. Tickets are free, but RSVPs are encouraged. It’s from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 at 888 City Walk Lane. Learn more.
Audio Excellence is hosting its annual Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway! Attendees will receive free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and more with educational workshops, facepainting, food and drink to enjoy. It’s from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 25 at 385 W. Mitchell Hammock Road 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. on Friday, July 31 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 298 Geneva Drive in Oviedo. Learn more.
Calling the collecting community! It’s time to attend Community Con 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 may be more than a month away, but 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.
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.
Happy Fourth of July! Grill a hotdog, jump in the pool and stay up till dark to watch some fireworks because it’s time to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America!
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 9:45 p.m. to midnight every Monday night. 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 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.
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.
Unwind and attend Community Yoga every Saturday at Trotwood Park from 8-9 a.m. at 701 Northern Way in Winter Springs. 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.
Spend your Saturdays at Flashpoint Comics & Games for Board Games with Friends. They provide a library with over 50 games, but you are free to bring your own. It’s every Saturday from 12-5 p.m. at 855 E. State Road 434 Suite 1129 in Winter Springs. 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.
All you can bowl is back at Oviedo Bowling Center. For just $15 plus shoe rental you can bowl from 9 p.m. to midnight every Saturday night. It’s at 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. 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.
A hot new bombshell has entered the villa – and it’s you! Join The Food Factory Oviedo for a “Love Island” Watch Party with special drinks, giveaways and bingo cards. It’s from 8-11 p.m. on Sundays at 888 City Walk Lane. Learn more.
