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Fun Things-To-Do Week of May. 1st, 2026

Melissa Johnson · May 1, 2026 ·

Calling all mothers! Don’t miss this weeks Cheese and Charcuterie Board 101: A Toast to Mom for Mother Day!

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, May. 1st

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
  • Art Adventures: Wacky Wearable Hats!, Orlando Museum of Art, 10:30AM-12PM
  • Downtown Historic District Architectural Walking Tour, Downtown Orlando, 9:15-11AM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 4-6PM
  • Deland Artisan Alley Farmer’s Market 6-9PM
  • Open Mike Night! FREE, Fable Coffee, Orlando, 6PM
  • Sounds of Wekiva, Live Music Event, Wekiva Island, 7PM
  • Shining Starz Karaoke, Aloma Bowl, Winter Park, 7PM
  • Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons, Kia Center, Orlando, 7PM
  • Marco Bojorquez and CUBOP!, Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts, Winter Park, 8-10PM
  • Movie Night: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, 8:30-10:30PM

Saturday, May. 2nd

Happy Saturday! What fun things are you doing?

  • Winter Park Farmer’s Market 8AM-1PM
  • Scenic Boat Tour Around Winter Park, Morse Blvd, Downtown Winter Park, Times Very
  • Everoak Farm Stand, Orlando, 9AM-1PM
  • 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
  • Goat Yoga, Alaska Farms Orlando, 10:00AM, 11:15AM, & 1:30PM
  • Really Free Market, Festival Park, Orlando, 10AM-1PM
  • iPhone Photography – Beginner to Intermediate, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, 10AM-12PM
  • Art’s the Spark FREE, Orlando Museum of Art, 10:30AM-12PM
  • Free Access Day: America 250 Celebration, Orange County Regional History Center, 10AM-5PM
  • Weekends at the Winery, Lakeridge Winery, 10AM-5PM
  • Saturday Exhibition Highlights Docent-Led Tour, Rollins Museum of Art, Winter Park, 1PM & 3PM
  • Historical Roots of Civil Discourse, Orange County Regional History Center, 1-2:30PM
  • Therapeutic Tea: Cultivating Rhythm, Intuition & Healing with Plants, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, 2-4PM
  • Social Hour at the Corner Chophouse, Hannibal Square, Winter Park, 2:30-4PM
  • Dee Lucas, Smooth Sessions at the Blue Bamboo, Winter Park, 7-9PM
  • Imperial on Park: Live Music, Park Ave, Winter Park, 8PM

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


Sunday, May. 3rd

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
  • Goat Yoga, Alaska Farms Orlando, 10:00AM, 11:15AM, & 1:30PM
  • Weekends at the Winery, Lakeridge Winery, 11AM-5PM
  • Orlando Farmer’s Market Lake Eola Park 10AM
  • Thornton Park District Farmer’s Market, 10AM-3PM
  • Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Orlando Shakes, 10:30AM
  • Mother’s Day Ikebana/Japanese Floral Arrangement Class, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, 2-3:30PM
  • 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, May. 4th

Magical Monday

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Scenic Boat Tour Around Winter Park, Morse Blvd, Downtown Winter Park, Times Very,
  • Free Day & Story Time at Leu Gardens, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, 9AM-5PM
  • Nature Talk: Artistry in Pots, Ornamental Container Gardening, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, 1-1:30 PM and 3-3:30PM
  • 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, May. 5th

It’s Tuesday!

  • Epic Paddle Board Adventures, Times & Events Vary
  • Scenic Boat Tour Around Winter Park, Morse Blvd, Downtown Winter Park, Times Very
  • 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
  • Family Night: Cinco de Mayo, The Kitchen House, Orlando, 6-8PM

Wednesday, May. 6th

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
  • 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
  • KaleidoScope 360° Movie Night: Inside Out 2, Luminary Green Park, Orlando, 5:30-9PM
  • Art Night Out!, Orlando Museum of Art, 6-8:30PM
  • Ladies Night, The Wine Room on Park Avenue, 6:30PM

Thursday, May. 7th

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
  • Botanical Resin Jewelry Making, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, 1-3PM
  • Thursday Night Hang FREE!, The Bamboo Center for the Arts, Winter Park, 8-10PM

Friday, May. 8th

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
  • Deland Artisan Alley Farmer’s Market 6-9PM
  • Cheese and Charcuterie Board 101: A Toast to Mom, Maffrey’s Good Goods, Orlando, 6-8PM
  • Sounds of Wekiva, Live Music Event, Wekiva Island, 7PM
  • Shining Starz Karaoke, Aloma Bowl, Winter Park, 7PM

Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE & BOOK EARLY

  • Winter Park Art Show FREE ADMISSION, The Capen House, Winter Park, 5:30-8PM, Mon. May 11th
  • Party for the Planet!, Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Sanford, 9AM-4PM, Sat. May 16th
  • Glow Golf!, Winter Park Pines Driving Range, 7:30-9:30PM, Sat. May 16th GET TICKETS SOON
  • Celebrate 250 Years of The United States, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, 7:30PM, Tues. May. 19th
  • Taste of Altamonte, Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs, 6:30-9:30PM, Thurs. May 21st GET TICKETS BEFORE 3/1
  • Music at the Casa: Solomon Jaye, Casa Feliz, Winter Park, 6:30-8:30PM, Thurs. May 21st
  • Science Night Live, Orlando Science Center, Orlando, 8-11:30PM, Sat. May 30th
  • Poetry Day, Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, 10AM-1PM, Sat. May 30th
  • Megan Moroney, Kia Center, Orlando, 7PM, Thurs. July 16th BUY TICKETS SOON

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

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