By: City of Winter Park Sustainability Program. Please join us as we clean-up litter in and around Lake Berry.

Groups will meet in the parking lot of Lake Baldwin Park and then be assigned to areas based upon need. Activities may include but are not limited to picking up litter in and around the lake and the surrounding roadways- stooping, kneeling, and bending. Equipment such as gloves and litter grabbers will be supplied by the City of Winter Park.

Breakfast, volunteer t-shirt, snack, and water bottle will be provided for all volunteers. Kayakers and paddleboarders are welcome. Meet at Lake Baldwin Park for distribution of supplies.

The community sponsors for this event are Rollins College and Covanta.

Please remember:
* dress appropriately, including closed-toed shoes, hats and long pants as appropriate
* water
* sunscreen
* This event is a good match for kids, teens and people 55+ group

Date :
Saturday, July 30, 2016  from 8 to 11 am

Event location :
Lake Baldwin Park
2000 S. Lakemont Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
To sign up for this event, please contact Abby Gulden at 407-599-3364 or via mail on magulden@cityofwinterpark.org.
Website : http://cityofwinterpark.org/kwpb

Start your Independence Day the right way with a 5k! Join friends, family and neighbors for a morning celebration featuring ice cold watermelon and American pride.

Special perks for active and retired military.

Free kids run. Watermelon eating contest.

6:45 am: Team Challenge Winner Announcement
7:00 am: 5k (3.1 miles)
8:00 am: Watermelon Eating Contest
8:15 am: FREE Kids’ Run
Please arrive 45 min. to an hour early!

Please click here to register online.

 
 
Event Date:
Monday, July 4th, 2016 at 7 a.m

Event location :
Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL
251 Park Avenue South
Winter Park, FL 32789

The Fantasticks, a well-loved, classic musical, will be professionally produced by The Winter Park Playhouse on their Mainstage, May 13 – May 22 and June 2 – June 11. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m. and select Wednesday, Friday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.  The preview performance is Thursday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m.

A funny, romantic, and ever-popular piece of theater, The Fantasticks, which ran for over 50 years Off-Broadway, tells an endearing story about a boy, a girl, two fathers, and a love that grows with each season.

Ticket prices are $40 evenings, $36 senior evenings, $30 matinees, $20 preview, $15 student and industry professionals. Student rush “$10@10” offers $10 tickets (for students 25 years and younger) 10 minutes prior to a performance when seats are available.

Please click here to get tickets.

Date :
Thursday 2 at 2 pm
Friday 3 at 2 pm
Friday 3 at 7:30 pm
Saturday 4 at 2 pm
Saturday 4 at 7:30 pm
Sunday 5 at 2 pm
Wednesday 8 at 2 pm
Thursday 9 at 2 pm
Friday 10 at 2 pm
Friday 10 at 7:30 pm
Saturday 11 at 2 pm
Saturday 11 at 7:30 pm

Location event :
The Winter Park Playhouse
711 Orange Ave., Suite C
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
Please call (407) 645-0145 or visit www.winterparkplayhouse.org for tickets and more information.

Derby on Park – Presented by Mercedes-Benz of Orlando & Selah Realty Group.

The exciting ambiance of the Kentucky Derby is brought right here to Winter Park. Come view a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby at the Winter Park Country Club. This themed event boasts unlimited craft beer and wine along with samplings of delicious food and desserts from various local vendors for all in attendance. Guests are encouraged to dress in their finest Derby attire and win prizes for best-dressed in several categories.

Enjoy a live showing of the Kentucky Derby via Winter Park Event’s Millionaire’s Row Experience. Come visit the bourbon/whiskey table where samples of bourbon/whiskey will be shared along with the history of its origins. Full Pours of Premium wine, craft beer, and cocktails (OPEN BAR) will be poured responsibly. Heavy hors d’oeurvres served from local favorites like John & Shirley’s Catering, Carmel Kitchen, 4 Rivers Catering, & Uncle Matty’s Food Co. The experience includes a Hand-Rolled Cigar station with a cordial pairing(brandy, ports, etc.)

Tickets are limited. Proceeds will benefit The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.

TICKET PRICES:

$69—-> UNTIL APRIL 30
$99—-> (MAY1<–>MAY6)
$125—->(MAY7)

This year we have made the Derby on Park Experience the “VIP Experience” via our Millionaires Row Ticket. This is the highest quality experience that Central Florida has to offer.

The Fashion Contest will be hosted by Never Naked Boutique. Never Naked Boutique will be awarding prizes for womens best hat, mens best dress, and best dressed couple.

Date :
Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Location event :
Winter Park Country Club
761 Old England Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
Please visit the event website: http://www.winterparkevents.com/
or winterparkevents.com
Phone number: (321) 396-7790 or 407-599-3339.

A family-friendly event with food, games and activities to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Relay For Life participant Sara, “When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people; as I grow older, I admire kind people.

#IfICouldChangeOneThing – EVERYONE would join #RelayForLife until a cure was found!

We LOVE our community, sign up and join us today, click here.
This event is free of charge.

Date :
Saturday April 30th, 2016 @ 12 p.m – 10 p.m

Location event:
Central Park
Park Avenue & Morse Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
Please call (407) 765-9017 for more info or visit
http://relay.acsevents.org/site/PageServer?pagename=relay

Get ready for Winter Park’s ultimate foodie festival! Taste of Winter Park showcases more than 45 of Central Florida’s top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners for a fun evening. All-inclusive tickets feature unlimited samples of signature dishes, refreshing beverages and decadent desserts. Rain or shine!

Taste of Winter Park showcases more than 40 of Central Florida’s top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners for a fun evening at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market. All-inclusive tickets feature unlimited samples of signature dishes, refreshing beverages and decadent desserts.

Top off the evening with live entertainment from saxophonist Johnny Mag Sax, raffle prizes and more!

A complete list of participating restaurants and additional information can be found at http://www.winterpark.org.

The ticket for this event is $40 Chamber Members / $45 Non-members. You can purchase your tickets here.

Taste of Winter Park showcases more than 40 of Central Florida’s top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners for a fun evening at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market. All-inclusive tickets feature unlimited samples of signature dishes, refreshing beverages and decadent desserts.

Date :
Wednesday April 20th, 2016 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location event:
Winter Park Farmers’ Market
200 West New England Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
USA

Please get in touch with Kristen Quinones at 407-644-8281, for more info.
e-mail contact: kquinones@winterpark.org

The Winter Park Garden Club has one event in April. The topic of the discussion will focus on the edible and medicinal plants growing around us. Emily Ruff, Executive Director of the Florida School of Holistic Living, will lead the gathering. Ms. Ruff has worked extensively to preserve bioregional medicinal plants and their eco-systems.

Date :
Wednesday April 13th, 2016 at 10 a.m  | FREE for public.

Location event:
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Please call 407-644-5770 for more information.

Presented by Winter Park CRA and produced by Enzian Theater. This film series features classic films for the whole family. We encourage you to bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends and join us! Free popcorn for everyone.

THE CITY OF WINTER PARK AND ENZIAN COLLABORATE
TO PRODUCE A CINEMA SERIES IN WINTER PARK.

Our Popcorn Flicks in the Park series features classic films for the whole family. These films are usually held on the second Thursday of each month in Winter Park’s beautiful Central Park and they are FREE and open to the public. We encourage you to bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends and join us! Popcorn Flicks are typically scheduled at 7PM or 8PM, but may not start until sunset to provide an optimal viewing experience for our guests. These outdoor screenings are dependent upon Florida’s famously unpredictable weather conditions.

We may wait until 30 minutes prior to the set screening time to officially post a cancellation notice; which will be posted on our Facebook. You may also call Enzian’s Box Office at 407-629-1088 x230 for more information. Thank you for your understanding and if your screening is rained out – keep an eye out for a rain date!

TICKETS:

General Admission $11.00
Student/Senior/Military (with ID) $9.00
Matinees $9.00
Film Society Members $8.50

When?
Tuesday April 12th, 2016 from 8-10 pm | FREE for public

Where?
Park Avenue & Garfield Avenue
winter park, 32789 United States

Contact :
Further details at http://enzian.org/film/popcorn_flicks
or call call 407-629-0054.

The City of Winter Park will proudly host “Earth Day in the Park” Sunday, April 10.

This fun-filled event, presented by the City of Winter Park’s Sustainability Program and Keep Winter Park Beautiful (KWPB), will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Central Park.

“Earth Day in the Park” will provide fun for all ages including a kid’s zone with games, art projects, educational planting experience, and tie-dye t-shirts; live music all day long; art contest; child and adult Yoga; composting demo with free composter to the first 150 attendees; bike rodeo with helmet fitting, safety checks and obstacle course for ages 5 and up; food & beverage vendors, electric car show, and much more!

In celebration of Arbor Day, certified arborists from the city’s Urban Forestry Division will be on site to answer questions and give away an assortment of one-gallon containerized trees for city residents to plant at home.

Earth Day in the Park is presented by the city’s Sustainability Program, Urban Forestry Division, and Keep Winter Park Beautiful, and sponsored by COVANTA and Rollins College.

To promote creative and sustainable transportation modes, the Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Board will host the City of Winter Park Bike Valet. Patrons of the event will be able to check their bike free of charge at Morse Blvd. between Park and New York avenues.

Date :
Sunday April 10th, 2016 | 11 am to 3 pm

Location event:
Central Park
251 South Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789

For a complete schedule and more information regarding the “Earth Day in the Park,” please visit cityofwinterpark.org/earthday or call 407-599-3364.

The City of Winter Park, members of the Visioning Steering Committee and co-creators will be at a neighborhood park near you, Saturday, April 2. They will be asking for your help to refine the draft vision statements and identify the big ideas that can fulfill the vision.

“Weekends in the Park” is yet another opportunity for the community to become involved. This time, the visioning team is coming to you at the following locations, where you can attend at your convenience and when your schedule allows:

While the adults participate, the city will also offer kid-friendly activities and visioning exercises to engage the children, so that everyone, regardless of age, can share their ideas and input.

Saturday, April 2:

8 a.m. to 3 p.m.      Ward Park Loch Lomond Drive
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.      Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 1050 W. Morse Blvd.
9 a.m. to noon        Phelps Park Phelps Avenue
1 to 4 p.m.           Harland Park Timberlane Drive
2 to 5 p.m.           Howell Branch Preserve 1205 Howell Branch Road

Sunday, April 3:

9 a.m. – noon Azalea Lane Park, 1045 Azalea Ln.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mead Botanical Gardens, 1300 S. Denning Dr.
2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Phelps Park, 1200 N. Phelps Ave.
2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Orwin Manor Park, 3200 N. Orange Ave.

Take our Phase 3 Survey, Online Now!

See the Formulating the Winter Park Vision Document!

See the summary of our initial phases, and read through the draft Vision Themes and supporting Vision Statements!

Vision Winter Park Video!

Check out our first and second in a series of videos regarding the Vision Winter Park process!

Date :
April 2, 2016 from 8am to 5pm
to April 3, from 9 am to 5 pm

Location event:
Various city Park – Winter Park, United States

Contact :
For more info, please visit: http://visionwinterpark.org,
E-mail: vision@cityofwinterpark.org
Phone number: 407-599-3665