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Things to do

Upcoming public events across Central Florida, soonest first. Times are Eastern.

Food & Drink

Restaurants, cafes, breweries and bars across Central Florida, plus cooking classes and tastings.

39 upcoming events · clear filter

Sunday, December 13, 2026

Sanford Food Truck Fiesta

Sun, Dec 13, 1:00 PM Downtown Sanford · Lake Monroe Waterfront
Listed by City of Sanford Events

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Sewing – Chef’s Apron (3-Part)

Tue, Dec 15, 10:30 AM Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor) Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

Preschool Chef: Winter Cake in a Cup

Wed, Dec 16, 10:30 AM Orlando Public Library (Papa Bear - First Floor) Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Senior’s Lunch & Learn

Wed, Dec 16, 11:30 AM Downtown Sanford · Lake Monroe Waterfront
Listed by City of Sanford Events

Thursday, December 17, 2026

Preschool Chef: Snowman Rice Cakes

Thu, Dec 17, 11:00 AM Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Meeting Room 1) UCF Campus · Alafaya Corridor
Listed by Orange County Library System

Friday, December 18, 2026

Preschool Chef: Winter Cake in a Jar

Fri, Dec 18, 3:30 PM West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room) Winter Garden · Ocoee
Listed by Orange County Library System

Tuesday, December 22, 2026

Sewing – Chef’s Apron (3-Part)

Tue, Dec 22, 10:30 AM Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor) Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Sewing – Chef’s Apron (3-Part)

Tue, Dec 29, 10:30 AM Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor) Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Wednesday, December 30, 2026

Cuisine Corner Junior: Snowman Dessert Dip

Wed, Dec 30, 4:00 PM Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Meeting Room 1) UCF Campus · Alafaya Corridor
Listed by Orange County Library System