Light up Sanford
Friday, Dec. 6, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Magnolia Square, Sanford. A magnificent tree & surrounding area will light up to bring cheer to the holiday season. All are invited to enjoy live entertainment & photo opportunities with special guests from the North Pole.
St. Luke's Concert Series
Friday, December 6, 7 p.m. & Saturday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m., St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 2021 W. SR 426, Oviedo. Ring in the holidays with the Brass Band of Central Florida and their show 'Twas The Night Before Christmas. All concerts are free and seating is open. To watch online or for details about the open dress rehearsal, visit sllcs.org/concert-series.
Paws and Claus
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fort Mellon Park, Sanford. Vendors, pet photo booths with Santa Claus, food trucks and more.
Sanford Holiday Tour of Homes
Saturday, Dec. 7, 12 to 9 p.m., featuring beautifully decorated homes and porches in Mayfair, Fort Mellon and the Historic District in a self-guided driving tour, with golf cart rentals and the Sanford Trolley participating. Project Sanford will also host a Holiday Market in Magnolia Square during their event hours. Participating homes are currently:
Mayfair / Fort Mellon:
1. 110 N. Elliott Avenue
2. 135 N. Summerlin Avenue
3. 319 Elliott Avenue
4. 416 Elliott Avenue
5. 440 Summerlin Avenue
6. 1407 2nd Street
Historic District
7. 512 Myrtle Avenue
8. 514 Palmetto Avenue
9. 608 Elm Avenue
10. 705 Palmetto Avenue
Tertulia Cuatro Gatos
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2 to 4 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Join the Tertulia & participate in talks about literature, art, music, culture & history. Everyone welcome. Program is presented in Spanish. ¡Unete a la Tertulia y participa en nuestras charlas sobre literatura, arte, música, cultura e historia en el segundo Sábado de cada mes. Todos son bienvenidos. El programa es presentado en español. Call 407-665-1620 for info.
42nd Annual Winter Wonderland
Saturday, Dec. 7, 4 to 8 p.m., Winter Springs Town Center.. Stop by & enjoy the festivities this holiday season at Winter Wonderland. Experience an evening with one of the longest-running traditions in the city, the 42nd annual Holiday Parade featuring local talent & businesses & the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy local entertainment & a visit from Santa Claus. For more info call 407-327-1800.
Light Up the Holidays
Saturday, Dec. 7, 5 to 9 p.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. Experience the magic of the season at Light Up the Holidays powered by Duke Energy! Join us in Cranes Roost Park for an enchanting evening filled with dazzling light displays, festive music and holiday cheer. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, go ice skating, enjoy live entertainment and savor delicious food and drinks. Don't miss the tree lighting ceremony and spectacular fireworks show (scheduled for 6:30 p.m., weather permitting). Perfect for the entire family, this annual celebration is the must-attend event of the season! Admission is free. Food and beverages are available for purchase. No coolers, glass or pets are permitted. Call 407-571-8180.
Christmas Toy Drive Car Show
Sunday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seminole Towne Center Mall, Elev8, Sanford. Freddy Colon of El Concno Auto Entertainment of Oviedo will host automotive vendors and food vendors. Guests are encouraged to donate toys for disadvantaged children. Elev8 will offer indoor fun activities, great food and a full bar.
Museum of Geneva
History
Sundays, Dec. 8 & 22, 2 to 4 p.m., 165 1st St., Geneva or by appointment 407-349-5697 (leave message). Admission free, but donations appreciated. There are 2 large rooms full of such things as local archaeological finds, pioneer crafts, Ft. Lane search team finds, family genealogical records, Civil War info., and a violano & Edison cylinder player (both play). Learn about the story of Geneva and the Lincoln Conspiracy. Buy T-shirts, caps, prints, and history books.
Sanford Senior Center’s Holiday Party
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sanford Civic Center. Celebrate the Holidays with friends. This festive luncheon, sponsored by the City of Sanford Senior Center & Mobile Access, will feature delicious food, exciting raffle prizes & live music for guests who are 50 years old or older.
Holiday Improv Show
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Local improv troupe “Subject to Change” on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 PM for a festive night of interactive humor. Free. For adults. 407-665-1620 for more info.
Novels at Night Book Club
Wednesday, Dec. 11 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Free. For adults. Lively, in-depth discussion of Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk for check out. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Holiday Movie Nights
Thursdays,Dec. 12 & 19, 7 to 9 p.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs.
• “A Christmas Story”
• “Elf”
Call 407-571-8180.
Holiday Concerts with Santa
Fridays, 6 - 9 p.m., 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs. Find your holiday groove with classic carols and festive jams, then visit Santa to share your wish list. Admission is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
• Groove Slayers - Dec. 13
• BlueMoon - Dec. 20
Call 407-571-8180.
Living with Loss Workshop
Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, 10:30 a.m., Sanford Church of Christ,1500 S. Park Avenue, Sanford. Living with Loss Workshop with Dean Miller as the Facilitator. Miller is the Founder & Director of Widowhood Workshop Ministry, has been a Pulpit Minister for over 45 years and has been widowed since 2013. Topics include: What Grief does to Us, Loss from a Personal Perspective , Serving Suffering People and What We ought to do When We are Overwhelmed. The Workshop is a cooperative effort between Sanford Church of Christ and Spring Garden Avenue Church of Christ. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Dec. 11 to [email protected] or call 407-322-7781.
