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2023 Community Events Calendar
SUMMARY
Attached is the schedule of City Events and Programs for calendar year 2023.
These events are either budgeted items or funded by sponsorships and
donations.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval for the 2023 City Events and Programs.
Additionally, authorization for the City Manager and City Attorney is
requested to prepare and execute any and all applicable contract documents
consistent with this agenda item.
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
2023 CITY EVENTS
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45th Central Florida Scottish Highland Games Food Truck Thursday (May)
Saturday,January 14 and 15, 8am-Spm Thursday, May 18,Spm - 8pm
Central Winds Park Trotwood Park
Join us for the 45th annual Central Florida Scottish Join us atTrowtwood Parkfor an evening filled with
Highland games. Enjoy Scottish food, heritage, delicious food from local food trucks and vendors.
dancing, and athletics at Central Winds Park. Bring a blanket or lawnchair for a picnic in the park.
Father Daughter Dance Camp Sunshine
Friday, February 10,7pm - 9pm Tuesday, May 30 - Friday,July 28
Winter Springs Senior Center Winter Springs Civic Center
Join us for our annual Father Daughter Dance! Set Camp Sunshine is a day camp for elementary aged
out for a fun-filled night of dancing & music your children. Campers will engage in activities that
little girl will neverforget.Enjoya live DJ,a f ree photo encourage teamwork, creativity, and leadership
by a professional photographer, free refreshments, skills.
&great prizes!
Celebration of Freedom
Babe Ruth Opening Day Tuesday,July 4,SPM - 9:30PM
Sunday, February 19,9am -)lam Central Winds Park
Central Winds Park Celebrate the 4th of July with a BANG! Join your
Play ball! Opening day is a cherished tradition in community at Central Winds Park for our annual
Winter Springs. Celebrate teamwork, dedication, & Celebration of Freedom. The evening is filled with
sportsmanship with Winter Springs Babe Ruth at fun from live entertainment, a free kid's area, &
Central Winds Park. great vendors. The night will wrap up with a world
class firework display.
Egg-citing Egg Hunt
Saturday,April 8,9am -12pm
Central Winds Park Food Truck Thursday (August)
Join us for a parkwide spring egg hunt! Children Thursday,August 17, Spm- 8pm
ages 2-12 bring your own baskets and hunt for eggs Torcaso Park
at Central Winds Park! Fun and prizes for everyone! Join us for an evening filled with delicious food
Find the special golden egg for a big surprise! from local food trucks and vendors. Bring a blanket
or lawnchair for a picnic in the park.
Fish Winter Springs
Saturday, May 6, 8am -10am 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Central Winds Park Monday, September 11, 8am-9am
Enjoy a morning of fishing fun with the family! Winter Springs Police Department
Bring your child to experience the leisure of fishing Please join the City of Winter Springs Mayor,
and learn how to cast, bait the hook, and the safety Commission,and staffforthe22year rememberance
of the outdoors. of September 11 events.
Fish Winter Springs Food Truck Thursday (September)
Saturday, May 13, 8am -10am
Central Winds Park Thursday, September 14,Spm - 8pm
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Enjoy a morning of fishing fun with the family! Join
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Bring your child to experience the leisure of fishing oin us for an evening filled with delicious food
and learn how to cast, bait the hook, and the safety from local food trucks and vendors. Bring a blanket
of the outdoors. or lawnchair for a picnic in the park.
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Winter Springs Festival of the Arts Winter Wonderland
Saturday, October 14-15,loam - Spm Saturday, December 2, 4pm - 8pm
Winter Springs Town Center Winter Springs Town Center
Winter Springs Festival of the Arts is celebrating 16 Tis' the season for joy and celebration! Stop by and
years of exceptional art,tasty food and drink, rockin' enjoy the festivities this holiday season at Winter
entertainment, kids' crafts and much more. Set Wonderland! Experience an evening with one of
on beautiful Blumberg Blvd in the Winter Springs the longest-running traditions in our city, the 41st
Town Center, this is an opportunity to enjoy award- annual Holiday Parade featuring local talent and
winning art and meet the artists, and explore businesses and the annual Christmas tree Lighting!
unique artists at the student and senior art tents. Enjoy local entertainment and a visit from Santa
Claus!
Ghoulishly Good Times
Friday, October 20, 6:30pm - 9pm Light Up Central Winds!
Torcaso Park Sunday, December 3, 8,9, and 10,
Enjoy an evening under the stars at Torcaso Park. 7pm - 9pm
Winter Springs Police departmentwill providetreats Central Winds Park
and popcorn for all. Residents can enjoy dinner The holiday celebration continues with one of our
options from local food trucks. Bring a lawnchair or newest holiday traditions.
blanket to enjoy a family movie in the park. Drive through Central Winds Park and view holiday
lights for free by the City and local businesses and
organizations.
Hometown Harvest
Saturday, October 28,Spm - 9pm
Central Winds Park Santa's City Run
Celebrate autumn at our 17th annual fall festival December Dates TBD
Hometown Harvest! From FREE hayrides to live Santa is coming to town! Each year Santa visits
musical performances, this event hosts a large Winter Springs for one week and is escorted each
collection of fun and activities including the Winter night around the city by the Winter Springs Police
Springs Got Talent competition! Kids can enjoy the Department to spread candy and joy to the children
Hay Play! and families who come outside to wave to him. On
the big night, be sure to listen for police sirens!
National Night Out 2023
Saturday, October 28,Spm - 9pm
Central Winds Park
Come celebrate National Night Out at Hometown
Harvest with WSPD! Celebrate the ability to walk
freely through the streets without the fear of being
victimized by crime. WSPD will have specialty
vehicles on display and officers to meet!
Veterans Day Tribute
Saturday, November 11, 6pm - 7pm
Veterans Memorial at Town Center
Please join the City of Winter Springs as we honor
our nation's heroes.This event offers a time to honor
our 2023 Hometown Hero and remember veterans
and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for
our freedom.
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