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Wednesday, November 4

From the Pot: Fall Flavors OCLS Windermere Branch · Free A free senior series where the menu is a range of cozy autumn soups, made with fresh ingredients and food served on site. The Martin Experience & Guitar Clinic Corzic Music · First 25 to RSVP receive a FREE Martin gift! A day devoted to Martin acoustics, with hands-on time on a variety of models and a guitar clinic by Chuck Yamek. Lifelong players, collectors, and first-time buyers can talk tonewoods and construction with experts. Crochet Cocoon Cardigan Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Build a cozy cocoon-style cardigan from simple crochet stitches in two contrasting colors across four guided sessions at the downtown library. More events on Wednesday 16 events
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Thursday, November 5

Orange County Retired Educators November General Gathering Church on the Drive · College Park · This is a free event. No ticket needed. A free meeting for retired educators where Betty Tucker, director of The Russell Home for Atypical Children and Adults, is the guest speaker. Bring a non-perishable food item to help this local nonprofit. Foreign Affairs: The Future of Human Rights and International Law The University Club of Winter Park · Winter Park · Free A civic conversation on whether civil society and international law can still hold up as democracy and human rights weaken worldwide. It asks what legal norms can really do in an era of impunity. Alafaya Book Club OCLS Alafaya Branch · Free Readers meet at the Alafaya Branch to talk through this month's pick, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It is free, so it suits anyone who wants an easy evening of books and conversation. More events on Thursday 12 events

Friday, November 6

Featured Orlando Greek Fest 2026 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church · Admission is FREE this year! A long-running Greek food and dance weekend in Maitland, with gyros, saganaki and pastries served alongside live Greek music and the Hellenic Dancers. Featured November Art Stroll Faith Arts Village · Downtown · Children and Seniors welcome More than two dozen local artists open their studios in a former motel, with pottery, painting and jewelry on view. Expect live music and food, and it is free for all ages. More events on Friday 12 events
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Saturday, November 7

Featured Orlando Greek Fest 2026 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church · Admission is FREE this year! A long-running Greek food and dance weekend in Maitland, with gyros, saganaki and pastries served alongside live Greek music and the Hellenic Dancers. Featured November Art Stroll Faith Arts Village · Downtown · Children and Seniors welcome More than two dozen local artists open their studios in a former motel, with pottery, painting and jewelry on view. Expect live music and food, and it is free for all ages. More events on Saturday 19 events

Sunday, November 8

Featured Orlando Greek Fest 2026 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church · Admission is FREE this year! A long-running Greek food and dance weekend in Maitland, with gyros, saganaki and pastries served alongside live Greek music and the Hellenic Dancers. More events on Sunday 6 events

Monday, November 9

Nature Walk Book Club Nehrling Gardens · Free Stroll the grounds of Nehrling Gardens, then talk through Ian McEwan's novel about love and the words people leave behind. Good for adults who enjoy a good book and unpaved trails. Seniors Kick Back: Paint a Pumpkin OCLS South Trail Branch · Free A free creative session for older adults at South Trail Branch, where you can decorate a pumpkin with paint and meet other neighbors in a relaxed setting. Self-Tape Kit Orientation Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Learn how to check out the library's self-tape equipment before you book the Melrose Rehearsal Space downtown. More events on Monday 8 events

Tuesday, November 10

Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair Orange Technical College - South Campus · Free A free job fair where veterans, their spouses and other job seekers can meet hiring employers such as Disney, JPMorgan Chase and Rosen Hotels. Mead Botanical Garden Volunteer Orientation Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · Free Help a small nonprofit keep Mead Botanical Garden's 47 free acres looking beautiful. The orientation covers a garden overview, a walk of the grounds and time to start gardening. Central Florida Book Club OCLS Fairview Shores Branch · Free Free monthly book club at the Fairview Shores Branch where adults talk through a wide range of books. This month's pick is The Ride by Kostya Kennedy. More events on Tuesday 15 events
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Wednesday, November 11

Taking Care of You! Hamilton’s Kitchen · Winter Park · N/A A peer-led morning for healers and changemakers to share support over a free breakfast at Hamilton's Kitchen. It is a nonclinical space where job titles don't matter and everyone gets an equal chance to share. From the Pot: Fall Flavors OCLS Windermere Branch · Free A free senior series where the menu is a range of cozy autumn soups, made with fresh ingredients and food served on site. Artificial Intelligence The University Club of Winter Park · Winter Park · Free A short lecture on AI leads into group discussion, so curious locals can talk through the topic with others at the University Club of Winter Park. More events on Wednesday 11 events

Thursday, November 12

Peace Breakfast: An Interfaith and Worldview Gathering Rollins College · Winter Park · Free Free breakfast and guided talk between faith leaders and humanists from across Central Florida, with live music. Guests sit down with Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh and other speakers. Zen Rock Gardens for Seniors Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free A free hands-on session at Orlando Public Library for seniors, where you make your own small rock garden in a calm, creative setting. Registration is required, so sign up through the event page first. Reboot Boutique OCLS Eatonville Branch · Free Clothes, shoes and accessories for every age make this Eatonville library event a practical stop for the whole household. More events on Thursday 10 events

Friday, November 13

Wine Down Wednesday at 480N Wine Bar 480N Wine Bar · Winter Park · Free A DJ takes the turntables each week, mixing high-energy sets with smooth beats for a lively, polished night out.
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Saturday, November 14

GROWvember Fall Fest & Plant Sale at Mead Garden Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · Free Mead Botanical Garden's annual plant sale offers a wide range of plants, from native pollinator plants to orchids. Live music, food trucks, kids' activities and a beer garden make it an easy outing for families. The Orlando Pottery Festival Florida National Guard Armory · Mills 50 · Free Over 60 local ceramic artists, from professional potters to students, sell their work under one indoor roof at a range of prices. Free admission and parking make it an easy, family-friendly outing. Puppet Boot Camp OCLS Horizon West Branch · Free Hands-on puppetry across five sessions, covering rod puppets, shadow puppets and green-screen video work. Attendees make their own puppets and perform with them, and the series ends with a family puppet slam for sharing short acts. More events on Saturday 13 events

Sunday, November 15

GROWvember Fall Fest & Plant Sale at Mead Garden Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · Free Mead Botanical Garden's annual plant sale offers a wide range of plants, from native pollinator plants to orchids. Live music, food trucks, kids' activities and a beer garden make it an easy outing for families. Maitland Farmers Market Lake Lily Park · Free Nearly 40 vendors line the west side of Lake Lily Park with produce, flowers, plants and crafts. Live music and a playground on site make it an easy weekend morning outing for families. Children's Tumor Foundation NF Walk Northwest Lawn at Lake Eola Park · Thornton Park · Free A family-friendly fundraiser at Lake Eola Park that raises money and awareness for research into neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition. People living with it, their families and supporters can all take part. More events on Sunday 11 events

Monday, November 16

Character Movement for Actors Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Genealogy 101: Beginning Your Family Tree OCLS West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center · Free A beginner-friendly primer for anyone who wants to start tracing their roots, led by library staff who explain how to research family history. Newcomers can also get help with their own research questions at the West Oaks branch. Senior Cider Social OCLS Winter Garden Branch · Free More events on Monday 5 events

Tuesday, November 17

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills OCLS Hiawassee Branch · Free Reading and writing help for adults who are early readers, with walk-ins welcome in a supportive group setting. It is aimed at English-speaking adults 18 and up at beginning to intermediate levels, run with the Adult Literacy League. Agatha Christie Book Club OCLS Winter Garden Branch · Free Readers who love Christie's detective fiction can talk through a mix of Poirot, Miss Marple and standalone novels. Adults and seniors are welcome at this library gathering. Name That Tune Bingo for Seniors OCLS Washington Park Branch · Free Short clips of decades-old hits play, and players claim wins by marking titles on a bingo card. It suits music lovers who like revisiting old favorites, and it is recommended for ages 18 and up. More events on Tuesday 10 events

Wednesday, November 18

Tabitha's Table Prayer Center at Calvary Orlando · Winter Park · Free A monthly gathering for widows and widowers, with worship, prayer, celebrations and conversation in a warm church setting. Drop in free, no registration needed, and expect an open-armed welcome. From the Pot: Fall Flavors OCLS Windermere Branch · Free A free senior series where the menu is a range of cozy autumn soups, made with fresh ingredients and food served on site. Waterleigh Adult Book Club Waterleigh Community Clubhouse · Free More events on Wednesday 14 events

Thursday, November 19

Life Explorers Series: Golden Roots – The Citrus Legacy of Winter Park Mead Botanical Garden · Winter Park · Free Winter Park's citrus past comes alive through the Temple Orange, Lue Gim Gong, and the Hannibal Square families who built that industry. This free morning talk at Mead Botanical Garden suits anyone curious about the city's history. Fundamentals of Screenwriting Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free A beginner-friendly class at the Orlando Public Library covering script formatting, useful writing tips, and a demo of free screenwriting software. Joy of Reading: A No-Pressure Book Club OCLS Southwest Branch · Free More events on Thursday 9 events

Friday, November 20

Joy of Reading Romance - Cozy Edition OCLS Washington Park Branch · Free Senior Movie Club: The Philadelphia Story OCLS Winter Garden Branch · Free Free Workshop: Local SEO for Orlando Small Businesses Modern Business Marketing · College Park · Free A hands-on session for local business owners on getting found in Google searches, covering Google Business Profile setup, local keywords, reviews and citations. It suits Orlando owners who want more local visibility online. More events on Friday 5 events

Saturday, November 21

On My Way to K with WUCF and PBS KIDS OCLS Washington Park Branch · Free Little ones heading toward kindergarten get hands-on play sessions that build early reading, math and social skills. Families can visit the Washington Park Branch to try activities that also grow thinking and emotional skills. Use Physical Action to Make Your Story Believable OCLS West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center · Free Funk'd x Syrene @ The wellborn The wellborn · Downtown · Free Rsvp A free daytime electronic set at the historic Wellborn, with DJs SKNLS, Sesh Mila b2b Pacho Berrocal and Cataclisma. It suits anyone wanting an early start to the weekend in a courtyard setting. More events on Saturday 9 events

Sunday, November 22

Maitland Farmers Market Lake Lily Park · Free Nearly 40 vendors line the west side of Lake Lily Park with produce, flowers, plants and crafts. Live music and a playground on site make it an easy weekend morning outing for families. Indigenous Soundscapes: A Native American Music Journey with Musiva Winter Park Library · Winter Park · Open to All A free chamber concert that links Indigenous sounds to the classical canon, with pieces by Dvořák and cellist-composer Dawn Avery. Explanations come in English and Spanish, so it suits families and curious listeners alike.

Monday, November 23

Seniors Kick Back: Dino Felties OCLS South Trail Branch · Free Senior Tea OCLS Winter Garden Branch · Free Buddy deal $5 Malbec Mondays with DJ Smilin' Dan @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Trip hop and downtempo beats fill this moody late-night lounge, where you can sip Malbec and browse a rotating local art show.

Tuesday, November 24

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills OCLS Hiawassee Branch · Free Reading and writing help for adults who are early readers, with walk-ins welcome in a supportive group setting. It is aimed at English-speaking adults 18 and up at beginning to intermediate levels, run with the Adult Literacy League. Self-Tape Kit Orientation Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Learn how to check out the library's self-tape equipment before you book the Melrose Rehearsal Space downtown. Mens Closet/ MC Community Care Turkey Giveaway Men's Closet · Free Local families can receive a free holiday turkey from Men's Closet and its nonprofit, MC Community Care. Turkeys go first-come, first-served and tickets do not guarantee one, so plan to arrive early. More events on Tuesday 7 events

Wednesday, November 25

From the Pot: Fall Flavors OCLS Windermere Branch · Free A free senior series where the menu is a range of cozy autumn soups, made with fresh ingredients and food served on site. Crochet Cocoon Cardigan Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Build a cozy cocoon-style cardigan from simple crochet stitches in two contrasting colors across four guided sessions at the downtown library. Bodhi Boys Jazz at Kaya Kaya Orlando · Mills 50 · Free Live jazz from some of Orlando's best musicians under the Bodhi tree, with a curated menu and natural wine. Friends gather in the garden as the evenings cool. More events on Wednesday 5 events

Thursday, November 26

OUT Sports League Orlando Run Club Outpost Neighborhood Taven · Thornton Park · Free A weekly run club open to everyone, with runners, joggers, walkers and social folks all welcome at Outpost on Lake Eola. Expect a water station, a group photo, pet-friendly patio seating and post-run drink specials. Buddy deal Esoteric Ladies' Night @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Tarot readings by Nabnia and a chance to paint your own mini tarot card make this Thornton Park night stand out. Half-price wine and champagne, a rotating display of local art, and a photo booth round out the evening. Mystery Sketch Theater The Falcon Bar & Gallery · Thornton Park · Free More events on Thursday 5 events

Friday, November 27

Wine Down Wednesday at 480N Wine Bar 480N Wine Bar · Winter Park · Free A DJ takes the turntables each week, mixing high-energy sets with smooth beats for a lively, polished night out.

Saturday, November 28

Audubon Holiday Market Audubon Center for Birds of Prey · Free admission with a donation from our wish list Shop crafts from local artists and makers while meeting native raptors and ambassador birds at this Small Business Saturday event. A holiday scavenger hunt keeps the family-friendly visit moving. Mercy Drive Marketplace Heart of Mercy Community Chuch · Free A free outdoor market in the heart of Orlando where you can shop and support local businesses close to home. Good for neighbors who want an easygoing outing with a real sense of community. Family Fun: Movie and Make OCLS South Trail Branch · Free More events on Saturday 4 events

Sunday, November 29

Maitland Farmers Market Lake Lily Park · Free Nearly 40 vendors line the west side of Lake Lily Park with produce, flowers, plants and crafts. Live music and a playground on site make it an easy weekend morning outing for families. ABS: After Brunch Show, Sunday Drag at Anthem Orlando (November 29) Anthem Orlando · Downtown · Free Tea & Tragedy: Shipwrecks, Secrets & Sunken Gold Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free More events on Sunday 5 events

Monday, November 30

Seniors Kick Back: Fitness Bingo OCLS South Trail Branch · Free Buddy deal $5 Malbec Mondays with DJ Smilin' Dan @TheFalconBar The Falcon Bar · Thornton Park · Free Trip hop and downtempo beats fill this moody late-night lounge, where you can sip Malbec and browse a rotating local art show.

Tuesday, December 1

Adult Basic Education - Improve Reading and Writing Skills OCLS Hiawassee Branch · Free Reading and writing help for adults who are early readers, with walk-ins welcome in a supportive group setting. It is aimed at English-speaking adults 18 and up at beginning to intermediate levels, run with the Adult Literacy League. Trivia With George Wallace Ivanhoe 1915 · Ivanhoe Village · Free Bar-tab prizes and happy hour pricing make this trivia night at Ivanhoe 1915 a good pick for a weeknight out. Ten percent of sales go to the LGBT+ Center Orlando. Trivia Hourglass Brewing · Curry Ford West · Free Weekly quiz nights in a former church building, with 42 rotating beers on tap. A relaxed night for locals who like friendly competition over a pint. More events on Tuesday 5 events

Wednesday, December 2

New Year, New You: Life Binders for Seniors Orlando Public Library · Downtown · Free Psychedelic Book Club Inner Serenity Center · Free for Central FL Psychedelic Society Members Reflect on mortality and gratitude in this monthly group reading of Stephen Levine's A Year to Live. Open to all ages, it pairs meditation and self-care with honest talk about letting go. Bodhi Boys Jazz at Kaya Kaya Orlando · Mills 50 · Free Live jazz from some of Orlando's best musicians under the Bodhi tree, with a curated menu and natural wine. Friends gather in the garden as the evenings cool. More events on Wednesday 5 events

Thursday, December 3

2026 Baby DJ Holiday Toy Drive Downtown · Free This 18th annual giving night pairs a happy hour with a chance to bring toys for people in need. It is free, so it suits anyone who wants to give back before the holidays. Alafaya Book Club OCLS Alafaya Branch · Free Readers meet at the Alafaya Branch to talk through this month's pick, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It is free, so it suits anyone who wants an easy evening of books and conversation. Windermere Shared Read Book Club OCLS Windermere Branch · Free Readers discuss Sophie Elmhirst's true story of love, obsession and shipwreck at this free book club in Windermere. More events on Thursday 8 events

Friday, December 4

Westgate Resorts’ 15th Annual Military Weekend Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort · Free A three-day Orlando getaway for active-duty service members, veterans and Gold Star families, with live entertainment, family-friendly activities and a historic vehicle display. Only 1,000 packages are available, first come, first served, so sign up early. Planner Party OCLS Washington Park Branch · Free Book Tasting: Popcorn Pairings OCLS Windermere Branch · Free
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