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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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Thursday, December 17, 2026

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

Online Class: Crochet Boho Plant Hanger (3 Parts)

Thu, Dec 17, 5:00 PM West Oaks Branch and Genealogy Center (West Oaks - Technology Classroom) Winter Garden · Ocoee
Listed by Orange County Library System

Friday, December 18, 2026

Online Class: Embroider and Catch Up

Fri, Dec 18, 4:00 PM Online (Online Fiber Arts Classroom) Central Florida
Listed by Orange County Library System

Sewing – Casual Knit Skirt (2-Part)

Fri, Dec 18, 10:30 AM Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor) Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Teen Art Adventures: Faux Stained-Glass Bookmarks

Sat, Dec 19, 3:00 PM Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Meeting Room 1) UCF Campus · Alafaya Corridor
Listed by Orange County Library System

Fiber Arts Junior: Macramé a Holiday Tree

Sat, Dec 19, 10:30 AM Horizon West Branch (Horizon West - Training Room 2) Horizon West · Hamlin
Listed by Orange County Library System

Family Fiber Arts: Yarn-Wrapped Ornaments

Sat, Dec 19, 2:00 PM Horizon West Branch (Horizon West - Training Room 2) Horizon West · Hamlin
Listed by Orange County Library System

Sunday, December 20, 2026

Fiber Arts Open Studio

Sun, Dec 20, 2:00 PM Horizon West Branch (Horizon West - Training Room 2) Horizon West · Hamlin
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

Costura – Cubre Recipientes de Tela Reversibles

Tue, Dec 22, 2:00 PM Orlando Public Library (Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor) Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Wednesday, December 23, 2026

Fiber Arts Junior: Macrame Photo Holder

Wed, Dec 23, 4:00 PM Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Meeting Room 1) UCF Campus · Alafaya Corridor
Listed by Orange County Library System

Sewing – Soup Bowl Cozy (2 Parts)

Wed, Dec 23, 10:30 AM Orlando Public Library Downtown Orlando · Thornton Park
Listed by Orange County Library System

Tuesday, December 29, 2026

Share Your Winter Seasonal Stories

Tue, Dec 29, 11:00 AM Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Craft Studio) Central Florida
Listed by Orange County Library System

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

Family Fiber Arts: New Year’s Wish Wands

Wed, Dec 30, 2:30 PM Horizon West Branch (Horizon West - Training Room 2) Horizon West · Hamlin
Listed by Orange County Library System