Free events in Winter Springs, FL

Harvest of Hope, a ministry of Sanlando United Methodist Church, provides nonperishable groceries for anyone seeking assistance. The pantry is accessed through the church lobby, located across from the forest parking area. Please check in with Harvest of Hope volunteers when you arrive. You will receive a number and, when called, be seated until you are invited to the service window. For help or questions, speak only with pantry volunteers. Restrooms are not available and smoking is not permitted on the premises.

Last Wednesday at the Art & History Museums of Maitland offers complimentary gallery entry, drinks for purchase at a cash bar, and after-hours access to the main garden. Each edition features either a guided tour of the current exhibitions led by the Chief Curator or a free talk by a visiting art or history expert, providing an easy way to spark conversation. Connect with a creative community while exploring the galleries and garden after hours.

This no-cost Lorcana league gathering is organized and led by participants. The format is self-guided, offering a simple, community-driven way to take part without any fees.

Pickleball at Gateway welcomes players of all experience levels. New participants can receive instruction, and paddles and balls are available to use. The first visit is free, with a $5 fee for each session afterward. Two sessions are offered. Follow the posted signs from the parking area to the gym.

Avryl Colón-Pérez ’26, the Fred W. Hicks Curatorial Fellow and curator of The Captivating Unknown: Charting Our Relationship with the Cosmos, leads a guided walkthrough of the exhibition. Bringing together works from different periods and in varied media, the show examines the bond between human experience and the cosmos, featuring pieces that soften the line between the material and the immaterial to offer distinct viewpoints on personal experience and how reality is understood. Admission is free with registration.

An evening focused on EDH in a relaxed, open play setting. This is unstructured and informal rather than a formally coordinated gathering, with games continuing throughout the night.

Orange Audubon leads a guided tour of the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey for young birders ages 6 to 17, offering a close look at the raptors cared for at the center in Maitland. The outing is free for youth participants and their families, and advance registration is required. Capacity is limited to 20 people and all spots have been filled, so only the waitlist is available at this time. For questions, email education@orangeaudubonfl.org.

Settle in for a focused write-in at Winter Park Library, presented by Writer’s Atelier. Bring your preferred writing instruments and any other supplies you need. The session features timed writing sprints with short breaks between them. This event is free. RSVP is available through the organizer’s free online writing community.

This hobby night at Layton Gaming offers free entry, raffles, and various sales on D&D, Gunpla, Warhammer, and board game items.

A casual, free chess meetup at the Oviedo Mall food court invites players of any age and skill level to sit down for friendly games.