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Fun Things-To-Do Week of April. 17th, 2026

Melissa Johnson · April 17, 2026 ·

Art lovers, the 18th Annual Winter Park Paint Out is not one to miss! Join us for beautiful art demonstrations April 19th-25th.

I couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to the “Weekly Events” section of Florida Living with Melissa! Here is this week’s complete list of fun things-to-do in Central Florida.  

Have a great week and remember to tag us on Instagram or Facebook. 
We’d love to see how you are enjoying all the things you’re loving about Florida Living!

THIS WEEK’S FUN THINGS-to-DO:


Friday, April. 17th

Happy Friday!

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Scenic Boat Tour Around Winter Park, Morse Blvd, Downtown Winter Park, Times Very
  • Indoor Pickleball Open Courts and Lessons, Gateway Church, Winter Park, 9AM-1PM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 4-6PM
  • History After Dark: 90s Night!, Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando, 5-9PM
  • Deland Artisan Alley Farmer’s Market, 6-9PM
  • Sounds of Wekiva, Live Music Event, Wekiva Island, 7PM
  • Shining Starz Karaoke, Aloma Bowl, Winter Park, 7PM
  • Anastasia at The Annie Russell Theatre, Annie Russell Theatre at Rollins College, 7:30PM

Saturday, April. 18th

Happy Saturday! What fun things are you doing?

  • Winter Park Farmer’s Market 8AM-1PM
  • Birding, Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park, 8AM
  • Scenic Boat Tour Around Winter Park, Morse Blvd, Downtown Winter Park, Times Very
  • Everoak Farm Stand, Orlando, 9AM-1PM
  • Earth Day Family Day, Art & History Museums – Maitland, 10AM-1PM
  • Flavors of Winter Park – Foodie Walking Tour, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 10:45AM
  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Public Ice Skating, Ice Den RDV, Times Vary
  • Yoga in the Park, $15, Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park, 9-10AM
  • 15th Annual Earth Fest & Arbor Day Celebration, Lake Concord Park, Casselberry, 10AM-3PM
  • Goat Yoga, Alaska Farms Orlando, 10:00AM, 11:15AM, & 1:30PM
  • Cultural Experience, Lyman Ave, Winter Park, 12:00PM
  • Paint Your Pet, Autumn & Ro, 4-6PM
  • Weekends at the Winery, Lakeridge Winery, 10AM-5PM
  • Barkchella, BarkHaven, 724 Brookhaven Dr, Orlando, 5PM-late
  • Saturday Exhibition Highlights Docent-Led Tour, Rollins Museum of Art, 1PM & 3PM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 2:30-4PM
  • Drinks Along the Drive, College Park Main Street, Orlando, 3-6PM
  • Stars on Ice, Kia Center, Orlando, 7PM
  • Imperial on Park: Live Music, Park Ave, Winter Park, 8PM

WEEKEND OPEN HOUSES, Complete list of Scheduled Open Houses, Various Times


Sunday, April. 19th

Sunday Funday!

  • Maitland Farmer’s Market 8:30AM-1:30PM
  • Scenic Boat Tour Around Winter Park, Morse Blvd, Downtown Winter Park, Times Very
  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Sunday Social FREE: Second Chapter Binding, Authentic Books, Orlando, 10AM-2PM
  • Goat Yoga, Alaska Farms Orlando, 10:00AM, 11:15AM, & 1:30PM
  • FESTIVALS OF SPEED, Park Avenue, Winter Park, 11AM-3PM
  • Weekends at the Winery, Lakeridge Winery, 11AM-5PM
  • Orlando Farmer’s Market Lake Eola Park 10AM
  • Thornton Park District Farmer’s Market, 10AM-3PM
  • 18th Annual Winter Park Paint Out, Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park 1-4PM
  • Researching in Archives, Courthouses, and Libraries FREE, Winter Park Library, 2-3PM
  • Florida Plant Walk & Tea Experience, Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park, 2-4PM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 2:30-4PM
  • Yoga in the Park, $15, Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park, 4-5PM

WEEKEND OPEN HOUSES, Complete list of Scheduled Open Houses, Various Times


Monday, April. 20th

Magical Monday

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Scenic Boat Tour Around Winter Park, Morse Blvd, Downtown Winter Park, Times Very,
  • 18th Annual Winter Park Paint Out, Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, 9AM-5PM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 4-6PM
  • Audubon Community Market 5-9PM
  • C-M Bakari Sour Dough Bread, Audubon Community Market, 5-9PM (Sells Out Fast, Pre-Order Before Event)
  • Audubon Community Market, Audubon, Orlando, 5-9PM
  • Shining Starz Karaoke, Aloma Bowl, Winter Park, 7PM

Tuesday, April. 21st

It’s Tuesday!

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Scenic Boat Tour Around Winter Park, Morse Blvd, Downtown Winter Park, Times Very
  • 18th Annual Winter Park Paint Out, Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, 9AM-5PM
  • Hello Neighbor! The Mister Rogers Walking Tour + Boat, Chamber of Commerce Building, Winter Park, 12:00PM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 4-6PM
  • Trivia Night!, Bonfire at Winter Park Pines, Winter Park, 7-9PM
  • Tasty Takeover- Food Truck Block Party, The Milk District, Orlando E. Robinson St. 6:30-10PM
  • AJ Chocolate House: Ladies Night, AJ Chocolate House, Park Ave, Winter Park, 6-10PM

Wednesday, April. 22nd

Wednesday, latin for “it’s almost the weekend!” 

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Scenic Boat Tour Around Winter Park, Morse Blvd, Downtown Winter Park, Times Very
  • 18th Annual Winter Park Paint Out, Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, 9AM-5PM
  • Goat Yoga, Alaska Farms Orlando, 5:30PM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 4-6PM
  • Wine Down Wednesdays at the Alfond Inn, Winter Park, 4-9PM
  • Ladies Night, The Wine Room on Park Avenue, 6:30PM
  • Wine, Cheese, and Cookie W/ Karina’s Confectioneries, Simply Cheese, Winter Park, 6:30PM

Thursday, April. 23rd

Thursday: The day that says, “You got this!”

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Scenic Boat Tour Around Winter Park, Morse Blvd, Downtown Winter Park, Times Very
  • 18th Annual Winter Park Paint Out, Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, 9AM-5PM
  • Trivia Night Fundraiser for the WPHM, Winter Park History Museum, 6-8PM
  • Spirit and Cheese Tasting W/ Forward Slash, Simply Cheese, Winter Park, 6:30PM
  • Callisto LIVE Music at the Casa, Casa Feliz, Winter Park, 6:30PM-8:30PM

Friday, April. 24th

Happy Friday!

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Scenic Boat Tour Around Winter Park, Morse Blvd, Downtown Winter Park, Times Very
  • 18th Annual Winter Park Paint Out, Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, Winter Park, 9AM-7:30PM
  • Indoor Pickleball Open Courts and Lessons, Gateway Church, Winter Park, 9AM-1PM
  • Intro to Plein Air in Watercolor, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, 10AM-12:30PM
  • Herbal Harvest: Harvesting and Drying Herbs, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, 2-4PM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 4-6PM
  • Deland Artisan Alley Farmer’s Market 6-9PM
  • Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings, Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park, 6:30-7:30
  • Sounds of Wekiva, Live Music Event, Wekiva Island, 7PM
  • Shining Starz Karaoke, Aloma Bowl, Winter Park, 7PM

Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE & BOOK EARLY

  • 12th Mount Dora Blueberry Festival, Mount Dora, 9AM-5PM, Sat. April 25th-26th
  • Taste of Baldwin Park Wine & Dine, Baldwin Park Lakeside, 6:30-9:30PM, Thurs. April 30th
  • Derby on Park, Kentucky Derby Party, Mercedes Benz Orlando, Maitland, 5-8PM, Sat. May 2nd
  • Science Night Live, Orlando Science Center, Orlando, 8-11:30PM, Sat. May 30th

Want your event featured in our weekly event’s list? Email Melissa at Hello@FloridaLivingwithMelissa.com.

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