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Things to do

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

Crafts & Making

Hands-on craft: sewing, embroidery, crochet and knitting, macrame, fibre arts and seasonal DIY projects.

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Monday, December 7, 2026

Sewing – Introduction to the Sewing Machine

Mon, Dec 7, 4:00 PM South Trail Branch (South Trail - Computer Lab) Pine Castle · Edgewood
Listed by Orange County Library System

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Crochet Level 1

Tue, Dec 8, 3:00 PM Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Lab) Central Florida
Listed by Orange County Library System

Sewing Open Lab

Tue, Dec 8, 1:30 PM West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Technology Classroom) Winter Garden · Ocoee
Listed by Orange County Library System

Embroidery Level 1

Tue, Dec 8, 4:30 PM Eatonville Branch (Eatonville - Ask at Desk) Eatonville Historic District · Kennedy Blvd
Listed by Orange County Library System

Sewing – Introduction to the Sewing Machine

Tue, Dec 8, 10:30 AM Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor) Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Sewing – Reversible Fabric Bowl Covers

Tue, Dec 8, 2:00 PM Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor) Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

DIY Melt & Pour Soap

Wed, Dec 9, 5:00 PM West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Sarchet Community Room) Winter Garden · Ocoee
Listed by Orange County Library System

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Dec 9, 2:00 PM Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom) Central Florida
Listed by Orange County Library System

Online Class: Crochet Snowflake Coasters (2 Parts)

Wed, Dec 9, 10:00 AM Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom) Central Florida
Listed by Orange County Library System

Thursday, December 10, 2026

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Horse

Thu, Dec 10, 10:15 AM Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom) Central Florida
Listed by Orange County Library System

Online Class: Crochet Boho Plant Hanger (3 Parts)

Thu, Dec 10, 5:00 PM West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Technology Classroom) Winter Garden · Ocoee
Listed by Orange County Library System

Friday, December 11, 2026

Seniors Crochet Meetup

Fri, Dec 11, 3:00 PM Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Lab) Central Florida
Listed by Orange County Library System

Sewing – Casual Knit Skirt (2-Part)

Fri, Dec 11, 10:30 AM Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor) Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Seniors Crochet Meetup

Sat, Dec 12, 3:00 PM Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Lab) Central Florida
Listed by Orange County Library System

Soap Making

Sat, Dec 12, 3:00 PM Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Meeting Room 1) UCF Campus · Alafaya Corridor
Listed by Orange County Library System

Fiber Arts Junior: Friendship Bracelets

Sat, Dec 12, 10:30 AM Orlando Public Library (Red Room - Second Floor) Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Crochet Clinic

Sat, Dec 12, 3:00 PM West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Technology Classroom) Winter Garden · Ocoee
Listed by Orange County Library System

Sunday, December 13, 2026

Hand Craft Quilted Push Pin Ornament

Sun, Dec 13, 2:00 PM West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Technology Classroom) Winter Garden · Ocoee
Listed by Orange County Library System

Monday, December 14, 2026

Sewing – Introduction to the Sewing Machine Part 2

Mon, Dec 14, 11:00 AM Windermere Branch (Windermere - Ask at Desk) Dr. Phillips · Windermere
Listed by Orange County Library System

DIY Tin Wallets

Mon, Dec 14, 5:00 PM Chickasaw Branch (Chickasaw - Lab) Central Florida
Listed by Orange County Library System

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Sewing Open Lab

Tue, Dec 15, 1:30 PM West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Technology Classroom) Winter Garden · Ocoee
Listed by Orange County Library System

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

Embroidery – Snowman Hoop

Wed, Dec 16, 4:00 PM Horizon West Branch (Horizon West - Training Room 2) Horizon West · Hamlin
Listed by Orange County Library System

Teen Fiber Arts: Kumihimo

Wed, Dec 16, 4:00 PM Orlando Public Library (Red Room - Second Floor) Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Winter Craft

Wed, Dec 16, 11:00 AM Windermere Branch (Windermere - Ask at Desk) Dr. Phillips · Windermere
Listed by Orange County Library System

Virtual Event: Knit and Crochet Meetup with Raegan

Wed, Dec 16, 2:00 PM Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom) Central Florida
Listed by Orange County Library System

Sewing – Soup Bowl Cozy (2 Parts)

Wed, Dec 16, 10:30 AM Orlando Public Library Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Thursday, December 17, 2026

Hand Sewing Sashiko Patterns: Horse

Thu, Dec 17, 10:15 AM Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom) Central Florida
Listed by Orange County Library System

Winter Bookmarks

Thu, Dec 17, 5:00 PM Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Meeting Room 1) UCF Campus · Alafaya Corridor
Listed by Orange County Library System

Sewing – Gift Bags for Every Occasion

Thu, Dec 17, 10:30 AM Horizon West Branch (Horizon West - Training Room 2) Horizon West · Hamlin
Listed by Orange County Library System