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Travel to Sanford and take advantage of these great events in the surrounding area.

 

JANUARY

January 1, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
3rd Annual Peas & Plenty New Year's Day Meal
Bring in the new year by enjoying food with friends and even bring your own dish to this annual event.
161 First Street, Geneva
407-519-8838 or 407-312-2204

January 17 - 20
International Men's Fast Pitch Tournament
Come out to root for your favorite team and see who wins the $1,000 cash prize.
2200 North Street, Altamonte Springs
407-300-4858

January 18, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Casselberry Senior Winter Dinner Dance
A $5 ticket is all it will take to get you into this night of food, big band music and dancing at the Casselberry Recreation Center.
200 N. Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry
407-262-7700 x 1575

January 19, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Scottish Highland Games
See men in traditional Scottish garb play Gaelic football and hurling.
100 E. Hwy 434, Winter Springs
flascot.com

FEBRUARY

February 1-2
2013 Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters Championship
About 100 anglers from across the U.S. will be competing for the top title at this tournament.
Locations vary between Lake Monroe, Lake Jesup & St. Johns River
1-800-800-7832

February 2 9:30 a.m. , 11:30 a.m.
13th Annual Geneva Historic Bus Tour
Take a 90-minute tour of the historic streets of Geneva. Cost is $10 and children on laps are free.
161 First St., Geneva
GenevaBusTour@aol.com

February 8, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Casselberry Art & Music in the Park and Food Truck Bazaar
The Dave Capp Project will be performing romantic jazz all night while patrons dine at 14 gourmet food trucks.
95 Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry
407-262-7700, ext. 1507

February 15 - 17 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m
Love Your Shorts Film Festival
Watch a variety of short films by new and veteran filmmakers including dramas, documentaries and comedies.
608 S. Elm Ave, Sanford
LoveYourShorts.com

February 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Speak up Wekiva
Join Senator Bob Graham and Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine at an event meant to bring attention to the protection and restoration of the Wekiwa River.
1800 Wekiva Circle, Apopka

February 16 - 17 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Uptown Art Expo
Enjoy crafts, music, chalk street paintings and more all for free at this one-of-a-kind festival.
274 Cranes Roost Blvd, Altamonte Springs

February 23 7:30 p.m.
Nearly Nicks: A Tribute to Stevie Nicks
Watch musician and dancer Julie Myers perform as "the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," Stevie Nicks with songs like "Gypsy," "Rhiannon," and "Dreams."
Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
201-203 S. Magnolia Ave, Sanford

MARCH

March 2, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lake Mary Celebrates!
Artists, entertainment, food trucks and more will be at this annual event.
100 N Country Club Rd, Lake Mary

March 30, 2 p.m.
SCCA 3rd Annual Junior Ranch Rode Seminole County Centennial Celebration
Roping and cattle branding are just some of the events at this annual rodeo. Be sure to bring a canned food item to cover your admission cost.
1355 Snow Hill Road, Geneva
seminolecountycattlemen.com

APRIL

April 13, 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Brews Around the ZOO
Sample craft beers and select wines while enjoying wonderful food and cuisine. Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the gate, depending on availability.
3755 NW US Highway 17-92, Sanford
407.323.4450 ext. 128

April 27, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Earth Fest 2013
Come celebrate Earth and Mother Nature at this environmentally friendly festival at Lake Concord Park.
95 Triplet Lake Dr., Casselberry
404-262-7700, extension 1507

MAY

May 19, 3 p.m.
Sanford Jazz Ensemble – Spring Concert
201-203 S. Magnolia Avenue, Sanford
407-321-8111

FARMER'S MARKETS

Every Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
117 South Magnolia Ave, Sanford

First Saturday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
200 West Broadway, Oviedo

Every Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry


ONGOING EVENTS

Every second Thursday 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Alive After 5 Pardi Gras!
Enjoy music, food and merchants at Sanford's version of Mardi Gras
Downtown Sanford
 
Every first and third Friday 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Casselberry Art Classes
Take a class on jewelry making, pottery, painting or nearly any other craft
127 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry
407-262-7700 ex. 1122

First Friday of every month at dusk
Gather some chairs and blankets and bring the whole family to watch movies such as "Puss in Boots" and "Dolphin Tale" at Lake Concord, completely free.
95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry
407-262-7700 ext. 1507

Fourth Friday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sanford Art Walk: Sanford's Got ARTalent!
Enjoy free art and music and seize the opportunity to mingle with local talent.
230 East First Street, Sanford
www.sanfordwelcomecenter.com

Last Sunday of every month, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Lake Mary's Food Truck Crave
A variety of food trucks and local vendors gather at Central Park.
Corner of 4th Street & Lakeview Avenue, Lake Mary

LOCAL LIBRARIES & CENTERS

Altamonte Springs Historical Society
380 Lake Seminary Circle
Maitland, FL 32751

Bradlee-McIntyre House
130 W. Warren Avenue
Longwood, FL
Open: 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 11am – 4pm and 2nd and 4th Sunday, 1-4pm

Central Florida Society for Historic Preservation
P.O. Box 520500
Longwood, FL 32752-0500
(407) 332-0225

Geneva Museum
165 First Street
Geneva, FL 32732
Open:  Sundays 2-4pm. October through April
Website: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/fl/county/seminole/Geneva/museum.htm

Geneva Historical Society
P.O. Box 91
Geneva, FL 32732
Website:  http://www.usgennet.org/usa/fl/county/seminole/Geneva/society.htm

Goldenrod Historical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 423
Goldenrod, FL 32733
(407) 677-5980
Website: http://www.goldenrodhistoricalsociety.com/

Lake Mary Museum
158 Country Club Road
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Open:  By appointment
Website:  http://www.lakemaryhistory.org/

Museum of Seminole County History
300 Bush Blvd.
Sanford, FL 3273
(407) 665-2489
Open:  M-F 1pm – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm.

Seminole County Historical Society
P.O. Box 409
Sanford, FL 32772-0409
(407) 665-2489

Seminole County Historical Commission
300 Bush Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 665-2489

Oviedo Historical Society, Inc.
P.O. Box 620841
Oviedo, FL 32762-0841
Website:  http://www.oviedohs.com/

Sanford Museum
520 E. First Street
Sanford, FL 32772
(407) 302-1000
Open:  Tuesday – Friday 11am – 4pm and Saturday, 1pm-4pm
Closed on Mondays
Website:  http://www.ci.sanford.fl.us/cf03.html

Sanford Historical Society
P.O. Box 168
Sanford, FL 32772-0168
Website:  http://sanfordhistory.tripod.com/

Sanford Historic Trust
P.O. Box 536
Sanford, FL 32772-0536
Website:  http://sanfordhistorictrust.org/

Student Museum
3001 W. 7th Street
Sanford, FL 32771
Open:  M-F 1:30-4pm
Email:  Myriam_garrett@scps.k12.fl.us
Website:  http://www.millennium.scps.k12.fl.us/smuseum.html

Northwest Branch Library
580 Greenway Boulevard
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
407-665-1640

West Branch Library
245 N. Hunt Club Boulevard
Longwood, Florida 32779
407-665-1670

Jean Rhein Central Branch Library
215 N. Oxford Road
Casselberry, Florida 32707
407-665-1500
 
North Branch Library
150 N. Palmetto Avenue
Sanford, Florida 32771
407-665-1620

East Branch Library
310 Division Street
Oviedo, Florida 32765
407-665-1560