37 fun things to do in Orlando this week (11/12- 11/18)
As the time to stuff the turkey gets increasingly closer (*group procrastinator cringe*), trying to find some weekend thrills that will keep your wallet stuffed with cash seems to be getting harder and harder. Here are eight free events happening in the Orlando area this weekend that will keep your cash safely in your wallet.
When Pintrest no longer holds your interest, get inspired at this crafty event.
When: 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14
Where: St. Stephens Catholic Church, 5475 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs
24th Annual Holiday Open House
Deck the halls (and your wine rack) with all this open house offers.
When: 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14
Where: Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards, 19239 N. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont
You better watch out, you better not cry … you’ll get to meet Santa!
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Oveido Mall, 1700 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd.
Image via Jeanine Taylor Folk Art
Rock around the holiday showcase and get yourself in the yuletide spirit.
When: 1o a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Jeanine Taylor Folk Art, 211 E. First St., Sanford
6th Annual Ormond Seafood Festival
Don’t be a crab … enjoy this celebration of everything in the sea.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Sparky’s Jam and Warehouse Sale
This event is sure to keep you rolling while you watch all sorts of BMX tricks.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Sparky’s Distribution Warehouse, 210 E. Palmetto Ave., Longwood
Illustration by Eric Nyquist
Functionally Literate: Jeff Vandermeer and Usman Tanveer Malik
Get your nose out of your book and gather with your fellow bibliophiles.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St.
Good Catch Cooking Program and Book Signing
Cook up a good time at this event and meet the authors behind the recipes.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd.
Image via Writer’s Block Bookstore
Calling all bookworms! Get out of your book nook and help make Bookstore Day as successful as Record Store Day.
When: Saturday, Nov. 15
Where: Various Orlando bookstores
This article appears in Nov 12-18, 2014.