Parking Lot Party
Tuesday, April 15, 5 to 8 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 100 Towne Center Blvd., Sanford. Ladies 327, Inc. hosts this family-friendly event featuring a bounce house, face painter, henna artists, fishing prize pond, merchandise vendors, balloon twister, dessert food trucks, a DJ and special dinner options, for all ages.
WaterStone Church Good Friday Celebration
Friday, April 18, 4:30 to 9 p.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. Good Friday marks the start of the Easter weekend, and WaterStone Church is celebrating with a gathering to encourage hope and purpose in the lives of others. Everyone is invited to bring friends and family to worship and enjoy the festivities.
Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., CrossLife Church, 45 W. Broadway Street, Oviedo. Free Easter egg hunt, bounce houses and more.
WaterStone Church Easter Service
Sunday, April 20, 6:30 to 11 a.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. This free, family-friendly community service event will be held in the Eddie Rose Amphitheater in Cranes Roost Park. Enjoy a free continental breakfast followed by live worship.
Sanford Community Easter Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 20, 7 a.m., Ft. Mellon Park, Sanford. Several organizations are joining the Sanford Masons to host a Sunrise Service. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this one-hour morning service on the Riverwalk Easter morning.
Earth Day Sunset Hike
Tuesday, April 22, (Earth Day), 7 to 8:30 p.m., Lake Harney Wilderness Area, Geneva. Celebrate Earth Day by marveling at Earth’s natural beauty during this special guided hike. Enjoy a walk through the beautiful trails of the Lake Harney Wilderness Area, end the evening on the observation deck with breathtaking views of the floodplain and the setting sun. Ages 7+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, no pre-registration required! Call 407-665-2211.
Flying Needles
Wednesdays, 5 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Free. For adults & Teens 15+. Flying Needles offers you a place to knit, crochet, or do other needlework. Bring your project, share tips, techniques & learn from others. Call 407-665-1620.
Guitar Club
Wednesday, April 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Free. For adults of all skill levels. Jam with fellow guitar players of all skill levels & try your hand at musical improvising. Open to other stringed instruments such as ukulele, mandolin, etc. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Final Fridays From The Garden – Start Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Friday, April 25, 12 to 1 p.m., Online. Monthly lunch & learn Zoom webinar on how to grow your own food in Florida & attract the right kind of wildlife (Turf Selection & Care). Pre-Registration required & more info: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite.com . Cost: free. Monthly - Pesticide Testing, Licensing, and CEUs offered by Seminole County Extension Office. Also offered Ornamental/ Turf Applicator Review and Exams. Soil PH tests. - Bring a sample. - Questions for a Master Gardener weekdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 1 to 4 p.m. Call 407-665-5560.
Breakthrough T1D One Walk
Saturday, April 26, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. As the leading global organization for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy, Breakthrough T1D has driven nearly every major T1D advancement. Join a movement dedicated to improving lives and accelerating breakthroughs on the path to a cure.
14th Annual St. Johns River Festival of the Arts
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Downtown Sanford on First Street. St. Johns River Festival of the Arts returns featuring artists, musicians, art demonstrations & hands-on art experiences.
SSAA Monthly Meeting
Saturday, April 26, 12 to 3 p.m., Sanford Sheriff’s Department, Community Room, 100 Eslinger Way, Sanford. Sanford Seminole Art Association Monthly Meeting. Free, open to public. Light lunch available from 12 to 1 p.m., followed by brief business meeting then featured artist. Christophe Cardot is a French artist who will give a pottery demonstration. More info at sanfordseminoleart.org
Oviedo’s 100th
Anniversary
Saturday, April 26, 3 to 9 p.m., Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. Giant community party.
Nocturnal Reptile Ramble
Saturday, April 26, 7 to 9 p.m., Black Bear Wilderness Area, Sanford. First ever night hike in the Black Bear Wilderness Area. Search for hidden swamp creatures including nocturnal snakes & alligators. Program is designed for adventurous & agile hikers. Ages 10+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $5/person, Pre-registration required: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Call 407-665-2211.
Docs Rock for NF and 80s Dance Battle
Sunday, April 27, 4 to 6 p.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. Join the Neurofibromatosis Network for Docs Rock for NF for a night of great music, good vibes and impact. Enjoy free admission, food truck bites, a performance by Stone Lotus and an NF auction.
Jeep Night
Wednesday, April 30, 4 to 9 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 100 Towne Center Blvd., Sanford. Event will showcase approximately 30 Jeeps, feature a Jeep Night Drink, as well as other specialties and a visit with Texas Roadhouse mascot Andy Armadillo.
Sunset & Chill
Friday, May 2, 6 to 10 p.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. Back again by popular demand is the fourth annual Sunset & Chill Scholarship Fundraiser hosted by Sanford and Orlando Entertainment and The Sanford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. An unforgettable experience with live music from L8est Edition and special guests. As the sun sets, you’ll enjoy smooth rhythms, food trucks and an array of vendors. New this year, VIP tables of four seats are available. Dress to impress and don’t forget your lawn chairs.
