Maitland Jazz & Blues Festival (Fri &Sat)
Hours: Fri -6p-9p & Sat 2p-9p
Where: 1776 Independence Ln, Maitland, FL 32751
Information Provided by City of Masitland
The Maitland Jazz and Blues Festival returns April 4-5 in downtown Maitland with a dozen artists on two stages.
Headlining the big event will be soulful singer and The Voice contestant Sisaundra Lewis. Ebony Carlson will perform with jazz regular Michael Andrew. Other jazz artists include Laurel Hatfield and the La La Band, The Buzzcatz, the Maitland Stage Band and the Winter Park High School Jazz Band.
The blues stage will rumble with guitarists Chris Cain, Albert Castiglia, Artur Menezes, the 501 Band, jam group Steeln’ Peaches and 8 Ball Aitken.
Enjoy two days of live music in Maitland’s Independence Square along with food, drinks, vendors and a kids play area. Bring chairs and blankets for seating in front of the stages. Parking is available around the event site. General admission is free. VIP ticket packages are on sale at www.maitlandjazzandblues.com .
Sisaundra Lewis is a singer, songwriter, producer and cable television host who appeared on the hit show The Voice. She scored her first number-one U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Hit with her debut single "Shout". She also recorded or shared the stage with Peabo Bryson, Janet Jackson, George Duke, Sheila E., Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, Patti LaBelle and Najee.
Ebony Carlson toured with the BB King Band and “Classic Albums Live”. She dazzles audiences with her tributes to Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Etta James, Shirley Bassey, and Aretha Franklin.
Guitarist Chris Cain offers up a soulful stew of Memphis style electric blues. Miami-based guitarist Albert Castiglia mixes classic licks with fun and sometimes raucous stage show.
Los Angeles-based Artur Menezes draws on sounds from his Brazilian heritage with hard-rocking, high-energy blues. Steeln' Peaches is a southern rock and blues group in the mold of the Allman Brothers Band.
Egg-Ceptional Family Festival (Sat)
Hours: 9a-12p
Where: Center Lake Park
Information provided by City of Oviedo
Join us for the Egg-Ceptional Family Festival, our Easter themed festival in Center Lake Park!
Welcome back to old school family fun at this Easter themed event. Start practicing your Three-legged racing, Potato sack jumping, and Egg & Spoon balancing because this year will be full of kid-friendly games and competitions! Along with the games, we will have activity tables including a coloring station, pictures with The Easter Bunny. and egg decorating or build a bunny(First 90 sign-ups on Eventbrite, goes live 3/18/25.)
Plus, your favorite Food Trucks and Vendors will be here all morning.
The $10 ticket/wristband is for kids only, ages 2-10. (Adults do not need to purchase)
IF YOU CAN GO ON OR IN SOMETHING, OR DO AN ACTIVITY, YOU NEED A WRISTBAND
Tickets will include all of our fun activities!
Bounce Houses
Egg Decorating presented by A Budget Tree Service (First 100 sign-ups on Eventbrite, goes live 3/18/25.)
Photos with the Easter Bunny
Face Painting presented by Creative World School
Coloring Stations Diana Sacoto & Scott Garrison Real Estate, ReMax Realtor
Activity Tables at various vendor booths
Egg & Spoon Race
Three Legged Race
Potato Sack Race
A huge thank you to our Title sponsors A Budget Tree Service and Waste Pro, Scott Garrison and Diana Sacoto Real Estate ReMax Realtors, Oviedo Medical Center, Creative World and The Strand Apartments for making this event Egg-ceptional!
For more information on our other programs, events, amenities, rentals, at Center Lake Park. Visit the City website at cityofoviedo.net, or call our event hotline at 407-971-5590. If you would like to sponsor any of our upcoming programs and events, please contact Terri Martini at 407-971-5588.
For your safety and the safety of others, guests and their possessions are subject to inspection as a condition of admittance. The City of Oviedo reserves final decision on items brought into the venue. Intoxicated patrons may be denied admittance to the amphitheater. Rules & regulations are subject to change without notice.
***All Bags, small purses, diaper bags and fanny packs are subject to inspection before entry***
Items NOT Permitted: (Violators are subject to citation and ejection from event.) Coolers, Umbrellas, Weapons of any kind, Laser pointers, Animals (exception: official service animal) on lawn, Glass bottles/objects, metal containers or beverage cans, Food or beverages of any kind, Alcoholic beverages, marijuana or illegal drugs
Camera Policy: Personal cameras are permitted into the venue, however the use of flash photography, removable lens devices or recording equipment are not allowed unless you have been authorized by festival personnel or have a designated media pass.
Children and pets must be supervised at all times.
2025 Sanford Historic Garden Tour(Fri)
Hours: 9:30a-4:30p
Where: Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center
Information provided by Sanford Cultural Guild
A self-guided tour through private gardens throughout downtown Sanford's historic district and Sanford Heights neighborhood. This event will feature an artisan vendor market, local gardening and wildlife educators, plein air artists, and a tea lunch. We think it's the perfect way to kickoff springtime in beautiful historic Sanford!
After gathering inspiration, visit our marketplace at Centennial Park (400 S Park Ave, in front of the check in location at Bettye Smith Cultural Arts Center). There will be plenty of plants, art, jewelry, and garden-themed gifts! Here you can also enjoy iced refreshments and other delicious lunch options.
Day of tickets will be sold at Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center (119 W. 5th St, Sanford) and that is also where you will need to check-in for presale tickets.
10 am - 4 pm: Pick up your wristband and map at Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center (119 W. 5th St, Sanford) prior to enjoying the tour. Check-in opens at 9:30 am, gardens open at 10 am. It will take 2 to 3 hours to see all of the gardens.
9:30 am - 4:30 pm: Shop the plant sale and vendor market at Centennial Park (400 S Park Ave, Sanford) and find perfect Mother's Day gifts!
* Tickets are $15 per person
* Boxed tea lunch available for presale only ($25)
* This is a rain or shine event
* Children 3 and under are FREE
36th Annual Spring Fiesta in the Park(Sat)
Hours:10a-5p
Where: Lake Eola Park
Information Provided by: Fiesta in the Park
Join us as we celebrate 36 years as one of Central Florida's longest-running traditions with Spring Fiesta in the Park, presented by the City of Orlando and Cox Media Group!
Bring the family and take in the beauty of the season at the heart of downtown Orlando as you stroll around Lake Eola while browsing hundreds of unique artist and crafter booths, food vendors, and a beer garden. We'll also have live entertainment and a kid's zone for the whole family!
Admission to Spring Fiesta is FREE!
Get more details at fiestainthepark.com.
Amphitheater Stage Entertainment Schedule
*subject to change
Saturday
9:30a: DTO Live featuring Orlando Family Stage
11:45a: Corey Marshall
1:15p: Lande Berlus (aerialist demo)
2p: More Than Venus
3:30p: STAR 94.5's Boots in the Park
Sunday
10a: Kristin Maldonado
12p: Carlos Desoto
2:30p: The Citrus Singers Girl Scouts Chorus
3:30p: School of Rock Oviedo
75th Annual Cracker Day Rodeo (Sun)
Hours: 8:30a-5p
Where: Volusia County Cattlemen’s Association
Information provided by: Volusia County Cattlemen’s Association
75th Annual Cracker Day Rodeo presented by the Volusia County Cattlemens Association. Saturday April 26th, 2025. 8:30AM - 5 PM. Volusia County Cattlemen’s Arena - 3100 E New York Ave, Deland FL. Admission Cash & Credit Cards Kids 5 and Under: Free. Kids 6 - 12 Years Old: $10. Kids 13 Years Old or Older: $25. Adults: $25.
