Community Events & Things to Do
Near Orlando
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Wekiva Brew Review featuring Dees Brothers Brewery
at Wekiva Island
The Wekiva Brew Review is back, this time featuring Dees Brothers Brewery
Laughter Yoga
at Maitland Public Library
Join certified Laughter Yoga teacher Dana Kaplan in this program focused on helping your body create feel-good hormones using a gentle form of exercise combining breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises.
Maitland Walks
at Maitland Public Library
Join us every Thursday at 7 am for a group walk around our neighboring lakes, then cool down with conversation and coffee at the Library.
Writing Workshop
Join acclaimed writer, editor, and poet Elaine Person during these sessions to improve your writing. While poetry is the primary focus of the workshop, prose is also welcome. Join ZOOM Meeting
Heartfulness Meditation
at Maitland Public Library
Get your month off to a good start, joining Heartfulness Meditation for an in-person session on the first Monday of each month.
Zentangle Method
at Maitland Public Library
n the Zentangle Method, you learn to create structured patterns, called tangles. As you create images, you will enjoy increased focus, creativity and self-confidence.
Share-A-Title Book Club
at Maitland Public Library
This special book club has no set book list! Read what you want, then come discuss it with others to find new reads.
40th Annual Cup-A-Thon
at Crealdé School of Art
Friday, August 9, 2024 | 7–10 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 7–10 pm At Crealdé School of Art's Showalter Hughes Community Gallery.
Yoga with Deborah
at Maitland Public Library
Join Deborah in the meeting room for a FREE Yoga class. Bring your own mat and water bottle.
The Black Seminoles of Central Florida
at Maitland Public Library
Join Dr. Vaz for this lecture about the hidden history of Africans in the Americas. Learn about how they liberated themselves from slavery and established themselves a safe haven in the peninsula of Florida from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century.
Florida Kids and Family Expo
at Orange County Convention Center
The Florida Kids and Family Expo is a 2-day event at the Orange County Convention Center. We bring together over 200 exhibitors including schools, entertainment, sports, businesses, organizations, and more with families that are looking for opportunities
Puzzlepalooza!
at Maitland Public Library
Do you have what it takes to complete a 500 piece puzzle in under two hours? You can work alone or in groups to finish one or more puzzles. See you there!
Find Your Inner Fungi with Fungi Jon
at Azalea Lodge at Mead Botanical Gardens
FIND YOUR INNER FUNGI is an introductory mycology exploration from Fungi Jon perfect for beginners and the myco-curious. This class will demonstrate the potential and depth of mycology while exploring the multiple ways you can be involved with fungi.
Mindful Mocktails
at Maitland Public Library
Join us as we create crafty cocktails, without the alcohol! We will demonstrate several varieties of celebratory libations which you will get to sample. Whether you are entertaining a crowd, or just want something fancy for yourself in our summer heat.
Florida Mushrooming with Fungi Jon
at Azalea Lodge at Mead Botanical Gardens
Learn all about mushroom identification and wild Florida mushrooms with Fungi Jon! This class includes a full indoor identification workshop with a bonus outdoor mushroom stroll where we'll see what Florida's mushroom season has to offer!
Books to Die For Book Club
at Maitland Public Library
It’s our book club for lovers of mysteries and suspense! We encourage everyone to read the book if they can, but come anyway even if you didn’t (just don’t mind the spoilers!). Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Contemporary Authors Book Club
at Maitland Public Library
Contemporary Authors is a lively group that discusses current fiction (and the occasional taste of non-fiction). Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30p.
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Rock, Mineral, Gem, Jewelry & Fossil Show
at Florida National Guard Armory
Vendors selling rocks, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry, etc. Silent auction, door prizes, demonstrations and Kids Corner.
24th Annual Governor’s Job Fair
at Orlando Fairgrounds Expo Building
All Job Seekers Welcome! Meet, network and interview with nearly 100 companies from around the Central Florida region waiting to hire you!
Liminal Space
at Casselberry Art Center
Casselberry Arts Center presents Liminal Space, an exhibition of artwork from artists Bobby Aiosa and Anthony Mancuso. You are invited to the opening reception for Liminal Space, an exhibition of their work on September 13 from 6-9 PM.
Uncorked
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Step into the captivating world of dance with an exclusive opportunity to witness Orlando Ballet Company Dancers and Artistic Leadership in action.
Beads4Beats 9th Annual enduRUNce 5k
at Eagles Nest Park
annual fundraiser to support kids who have chronic illnesses, terminal illnesses or developmental challenges
Romeo & Juliet
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
A tragic love story amongst two star-crossed lovers, destined to pursue their forbidden romance.
CME at Universal Studios Orlando October 18-20, 2024 Halloween Nights!
at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
CME at Universal Studios Orlando. Topics are Primary Care CME for family medicine, internal medicine, NPs, and PAs. This occurs during the Halloween Nights at Universal Studios Orlando!
30th Annual Central Florida Job Fair
at Orlando Fairgrounds Expo Building
All Job Seekers Welcome! Meet, network and interview with nearly 100 companies from around the Central Florida region waiting to hire you!
The Nutcracker
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
A beloved holiday tradition that follows the story of a young girl who embarks on a journey with her Nutcracker prince in a whimsical world of dance.
Peter Pan
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
The classic tale of a boy who can fly, whisking Wendy and her brothers to Neverland to encounter fairies, mermaids, and the infamous Captain Hook.
Balanchine, Graham, Pires
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Three uniquely choreographed works. One iconic show.
Giselle
at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
The epitome of a romantic era ballet, Giselle intertwines ethereal grace with heart-wrenching drama.
See Through Our Eyes: Storytellers in Sanford & Eatonville
at Hannibal Square Heritage Center
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 15, 2–3 pm. Exhibition Dates: June 15–August 31, 2024 Location: Hannibal Square Heritage Center Visiting Exhibition Gallery. Open: Tuesday–Friday: 12–4pm, Saturday: 10am–2pm, Sunday & Monday: Closed.
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43rd Annual Juried Student Exhibition
at Crealdé School of Art
Opening Reception: Friday, June 7, 8–9:30 pm, after the 7:00 pm Annual Membership Meeting and Award Ceremony. Exhibition Dates: June 7–August 3, 2024 Mon - Thur 9-4, Fri - Sat 9-1 Showalter Hughes Community Gallery and the Alice & William Jenkins Gallery
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Psych Cat’s 'Unknown Forest'
at Casselberry Sculpture House
The Casselberry Sculpture House, invites the public to “Psych Cat’s Unknown Forest”; an immersive experience of a parallel, strange, fantastical world hidden in the forest. Including artists Leo Cordovi, Caitlen Lyberg, Sapphire Servellon and Scott White.