CITY OF LAKE MARY
LAKE MARY FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Central Park at Lake Mary City Hall, 100 North Country Club Road
VETERANS DAY SALUTE
Thursday, November 9, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Heritage Park, 240 Greenleaf Lane, Lake Mary
Join local leaders and the Lake Mary Trailblazers at a special event to honor our Veterans at Heritage Park in advance of Veterans Day. Light breakfast and refreshments will be served.
HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
Friday, December 1, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The City of Lake Mary is excited to light up downtown Lake Mary with a beautiful holiday tree lighting, thousands of twinkling lights, and a dancing light show in Central Park. Enjoy a visit from Santa and Mrs.Claus, a synthetic ice rink (admission fee), and lots of food trucks.
CITY OF CASSELBERRY
CRAFT BEER AND BLUES FESTIVAL
Friday, November 10, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive
Legendary singer/songwriter Dana Fuchs makes her return to Casselberry with her southern rock flair. Enjoy food trucks, art exhibits, vendors, and of course, craft beers.
VETERAN AND ACTIVE MILITARY RUN FOR FREEDOM
Sunday, November 12, 7:00 a.m. start
Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive
Come together with your friends and family to honor our active and retired Military Veterans on Veterans Day weekend with a 5K run and walk. The fun continues after the 5K race with a kids run, face painters, a bounce house, music, and recruiters from the Army and Navy. Proceeds from the run will benefit JOSH – Just Our Soldiers’ Helpers.
SWEETWATER OAKS GARDEN CLUB NOVEMBER MEETING
Monday, November 13 at 9:30 AM in The Longwood Room
Village on the Green, 500 Village Place, Longwood.
The program is the annual Holiday Floral Arrangements created by talented club members, and available at auction to take home. Always a fun meeting…Just come, or call Carole at (407) 718-1682 for more information. https://www.swogc.org/
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Saturday, December 2, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive
Come out for a great night of singing and holiday festivities. Various schools will be performing and Santa Claus will show up to turn on the Christmas tree lights behind City Hall.
BERRY BAZAAR (MAKERS MARKET)
Friday, December 8, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Casselberry Art House, 127 Quail Pond Circle
This is a makers market featuring ceramics, artwork, jewelry, glass art, food, music, and many more handmade and unique gifts just in time for the holidays.
CITY OF SANFORD
SANFORD FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Sanford – Magnolia Square, 201 East First Street
SANFORD FOOD TRUCK FIESTA
Sunday, November 12 and Sunday, December 10, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Historic Downtown Sanford
Come out and grab some amazing food from more than 40 of the Orlando area’s top food trucks and tents. Also enjoy craft beer and cocktails from the bars, live music, craft artisans and vendors, plus plenty of outside tables and chairs to sit and eat. Pet and family-friendly. Every second Sunday.
LIGHT UP SANFORD
Friday, December 1, 7:00 p.m.
Historic Downtown Sanford
Join in as the City of Sanford lights the tree to kick off the holiday season.
SANFORD ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS
Saturday, December 9, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a dazzling evening of exciting parade floats, lights, and music with more than 75 entrants parading downtown on First Street to celebrate the holidays.
JINGLE JAM
Saturday, December 16, 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Historic Downtown Sanford
Come enjoy the holiday festivities including live music, holiday vendors, carnival games, pictures with Santa, and gourmet food trucks.
COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENTS
CENTRAL FLORIDA SPOKES FROST YOURSELF
Wednesday, November 8, 11:00 a.m.
Heathrow Country Club, 1200 Bridgewater Drive
This event includes a cake decorating demonstration. There will also be a jewelry exchange. Bring up to three items or scarves and then /////////frost yourself//////// with (new to you) accessories. Tickets are $30. For reservations email SpokesReservations@gmail.com or call Barbara Hilton at 847-529-5006.
SENIOR EXPO
Thursday, November 9, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
1021 Royal Gardens Circle, Lake Mary
Hosted by Oakmonte Village and Heathrow Women’s Club, this event features guest speakers, health and fitness information, wellness screenings, raffle prizes and a wide range of vendors. Call 407-444-0122 for more information or visit OakmonteVillage.com.
CENTRAL FLORIDA SPOKES LUNCHEON
Wednesday, December 13, 11:00 a.m.
Heathrow Country Club, 1200 Bridgewater Drive
Featuring magician James Songster with his unbelievable tricks. To keep up with the magic of Christmas each table will be uniquely decorated. Come join in the fun. For reservations email SpokesReservations@gmail.com or call Barbara Hilton at 847-529-5006.
NEWCOMERS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
Thursday, December 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Heathrow Country Club, 1200 Bridgewater Drive
This luncheon will feature holiday musical entertainment by John and Theresa Segers. They will be dressed in Victorian costumes as they entertain the audience with a variety of crowd-pleasing seasonal favorites. Members and guests are welcome to wear festive holiday attire and accessories. Party favors will also be distributed. For more information, contact VP-Membership Diana Engling at 407-256-3592, email EnglingD@yahoo.com, or visit NewcomersCFL.org. Luncheon tickets are $30. Advance reservations are required.