This weekend in Winter Springs, FL

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.

Experience a heart-centered mother–daughter spa day that blends skincare with meaningful connection, creativity, and confidence. The setting is designed as a calm sanctuary where self-care and shared memories take center stage. Moms enjoy gentle, holistic facials while daughters receive age-appropriate mini treatments, all with clean skincare products and soothing aromatherapy to encourage relaxation and a healthy glow. Between services, sip herbal tea and enjoy light refreshments, creating space for intentional conversation and quality time together. Add a personal touch by crafting a keepsake bracelet, and explore rotating beauty projects such as blending a scent roller, making a sugar scrub, or creating a lip oil for a fun, hands-on moment. Guided activities feature positive affirmation cards to build confidence and emotional awareness, along with self-love card making where families write heartfelt notes to one another. Conversation starters, gratitude reflections, and structured connection moments support genuine bonding in a peaceful environment. Ideal for moms and daughters ages 5 and up, grandmothers and granddaughters, birthday celebrations, self-love milestones, girls’ spa day outings, and homeschool enrichment, this experience emphasizes a safe, clean, and welcoming space with holistic care and memory-making highlights. Advance booking is required and walk-ins are not accepted.

Experience a calming tai chi practice in a natural setting at The Grove Stage at Mead Botanical Garden. This summer special features donation-based, pay-what-you-can registration so you can choose the price that suits your budget, and registration takes place online only. Please bring water. Tai chi, also known as tai chi chuan, is a gentle practice rooted in martial arts and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Through slow, intentional movements, mindful breathing, and moments of meditation, it supports both physical and emotional well-being. The class welcomes every experience level, including children and seniors, and a seated option is available for participants who need it. Instruction emphasizes internal health and wellness, building a strong foundation through core principles and basic movements, with safety as the top priority. Potential benefits may include easing stress and anxiety, improving flexibility and balance, aiding pain management and high blood pressure, supporting immune function and fall prevention, and helping those navigating fibromyalgia, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or recovery from stroke or cancer.

A local One Piece Trading Card Game event offers convenient check-in using the Bandai app or in person at the store. The entry fee is $10, and prizing is awarded as store credit.

Riftbound TCG Locals has a $10 entry fee. Prizes are offered as packs or store credit. Check-in is available through the event’s online link.

The 2nd Annual SIB Summer Triple Digit Trios features a three-game trios format on the same pair of lanes, with total pinfall deciding the champions. Three squads are offered, with the first squad limited to 16. Prizes pay out to 1 in 4 teams after all squads are complete. Teams may enter more than once with the same lineup and can cash multiple times, but only one top-three finish is allowed per team. Entry is $150 per team, or $50 per bowler. Handicap is 70 percent of 230. A bowler’s entering average will be the highest current Bowl.com average with at least 21 games for the 2025–26 season. If none is available, the highest 2024–25 yearbook average with a minimum of 21 games on Bowl.com will be used. If still unavailable, yearbook averages from up to the past three years will be considered. If no average is found, the bowler competes scratch. If a current average is 10 pins lower or higher than the previous season, a composite average will be created. After six handicap events within this series, averages may be reviewed for a possible re-rate, and the tournament director may also re-rate any player. The minimum entering average is 110. Paid no-shows forfeit the entry fee. Lane condition is to be determined. Optional side action includes $5 handicap singles brackets, a $10 handicap high game, $25 scratch singles, $25 handicap singles, $25 senior singles, $25 super senior singles, $25 women’s singles, and a $25 SIB All In Pot. The field is capped at 60 teams. Spots can be held by prepaying or placing a $20 deposit per team. Electronic payments are accepted to limit cash transactions via Venmo @Erik-Ramos-35 or PayPal at pbaramos300@gmail.com.

Settle in for a relaxing evening on the water with a three course dinner served as the boat cruises the St. Johns River. Thoughtfully prepared dishes are complemented by live performances and plenty of time to soak in the river’s serene scenery.

Nicko McBrain's Titanium Tart returns to The Barn in Sanford with a tribute to Iron Maiden. The performance includes classic songs and stories shared by Nicko McBrain. Maximum Friction and Medal Militia are slated as opening acts. A limited presale for general admission and VIP standing in front of the stage will be available for a limited time, with additional details and ticket links to be announced. Booking is handled by Lazer Focused Talent Agency.

This concert celebrates 30 years of the Persona video game series with music from Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, along with other RPG favorites. The lineup features Lacey Johnson, Bi Score, Trash Burger, and Mintea. It is presented by Ongaku Overdrive, with sponsorship from Materia Music and Cybertron Video Games.

Ella & The Bossa Beat comes back to Blue Bamboo with a concert celebrating AMARE, the group’s new album on Schema Records in Milan in 2026. Composed entirely of the band’s original songs and featuring a collaboration with TOCO, the release includes the singles "Amanhecer" with 400K+ streams, "Areia" with 280K+, and "Amare" with 280K+. The performance unfolds in an easygoing bossa lounge setting that blends smooth grooves with upbeat moments that encourage singing and dancing. The set also features beloved Brazilian classics reimagined with the band’s own arrangements. This international father-daughter ensemble features Ella Blu on vocals and piano, Magrus Borges on drums and percussion, André Lafaete on bass and guitar, and Alain Bradette on saxophone and flute. Ella is a multilingual vocalist and pianist who performs in Portuguese, English, and Italian, and she collaborates closely with her father on composing, lyric writing, and producing. Her style draws on classic jazz, enriched with soul, bossa nova, and Brazilian jazz. In 2020, she received the Focus Brazil Award for Best Female Singer in Orlando.

A showcase of exotics, classic, and European cars organized for UCF Hillel will take place at UCF in Oviedo, Florida. Attendees can explore standout vehicles and enjoy food, coffee, and a raffle available on site. For inquiries, contact apexautoshow@centralfloridahillel.org.

Explore the craft of turning scrap paper into fresh, handmade sheets. In this hands-on workshop, participants are guided through each step, from choosing and preparing recycled fibers to blending pulp, then shaping and drying the sheets. The finished paper works well for greeting cards, gift tags, collages, and other creative projects.

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 experience centers on supporting better sleep with gentle, practical approaches rather than more effort. Attendees explore how rest is affected by everyday hurdles, learn techniques to soothe the nervous system, and take away simple practices aimed at waking up more refreshed. The program concludes with guest facilitator Lupita Alvarez leading a 30 minute session featuring sound bowls to prepare both mind and body for restorative sleep. Tickets are $40.

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

Trade the usual dinner-and-drinks routine for a candlelit evening inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, where live music, laughter, connection, and vintage glamour set the tone. New York City duo Acute Inflections guides the night with a distinctive sound that nods to the timeless grace of Billie Holiday and the soulful spirit of Erykah Badu. They have performed for more than 50,000 guests at sold-out shows across the U.S. and abroad, have been featured on HBO and Amazon, and have earned over a thousand five-star reviews. Attire can range from Gatsby-style elegance to your own personal look. Complimentary snacks will be available throughout the show. Set at Venue on Lake Lily, a waterfront location in downtown Maitland with lake views, this intimate single-evening experience offers a setting that feels special. Ticket purchases help support the Renaissance Youth Center, a South Bronx charity that empowers inner-city youth through music education, after-school programs, and tutoring.

An Orlando event featuring Profanatica and Cloak alongside other performers. The night brings multiple acts together on one stage, with these two artists at the forefront.