ORLANDO, Fla. – Looking for the best ways to spend your weekend?
Whether you’re a new mom in need of support, a foodie eager to explore African flavors or someone who loves a good outdoor festival, there’s something for everyone this weekend. Here’s what’s happening around town:
🌍 Taste of Africa Food & Music Festival 2025
📍 Orlando | Saturday, Sept. 6 | 🕛 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Eagle Nest Park, 5165 Metrowest Blvd.
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of African culture through music, food, fashion and art!
Featuring:
- Live DJs spinning Afrobeats, Amapiano, Dancehall and more
- Taste bold flavors from across Africa & the Caribbean
- Shop at The Bazaar for African fashion, crafts and spices
- Family fun with games, activities & cultural showcases
Bring your picnic blanket or lawn chair — stay all day and experience the rhythm and soul of the diaspora.
🎁 The Joy Shower: Free Baby Supplies & Support for Local Moms
📍 Sanford | Saturday, Sept. 6 | 🕛 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Women’s Club of Sanford, 309 S. Oak Ave.
Expecting or recently welcomed a little one? You’re invited to The Joy Shower — a completely free community baby shower hosted by Service In Action and True Holiness Deliverance Tabernacle.
What’s included:
- Free baby essentials: diapers, formula, clothing & more
- Parenting resources & support
- Educational tools and emotional encouragement
Come feel celebrated, supported and connected to a village that cares. All new and expecting mothers are welcome!
Online registration has closed, but you can email info@serviceinaction.org to register.
🐦 Apopka/Orlando Bird Expo
📍 Apopka | 🗓 Sunday, Sept. 7 | 🕘 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 3101 E Semoran Blvd., Apopka
Love birds? Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind bird lover’s paradise!
What you’ll find:
- Hundreds of exotic and hand-fed parrots for sale
- Huge selection of cages, toys, stands & accessories
- Discounted bird food, treats and more
Whether you’re a seasoned bird parent or just curious, this expo is a must-visit!
🍺 Winter Parktoberfest 2025
📍 Winter Park | 🗓 Saturday, Sept. 6 | 🕓 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: Mead Botanical Garden
Tickets: $28.52–$225 | Kids 15 and under enter free with an adult
Raise your stein and join the fun at Winter Park’s festive Bavarian-inspired bash!
- Mayor Sheila DeCiccio Kick-Off & Keg Tapping Ceremony at 6:15 PM
- Authentic German beer from Warsteiner Brauerei
- Hollerbach’s German food, Kelly’s Ice Cream, Rosario’s Kitchen, and Rascals Rockin’ Beignets
- Live music from the Brussels Sprouts German Polka Band
- Traditional German performances by Alpine Rosen German Dancers
- Dog Derby & Dachshund Dash races
- Family games & contests (stein hoist, yodeling, best-dressed competition)
- Florida Garden Railway display for kids & families
Included with General Admission ($25 advance): Your first drink (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic), Live German music, dancing & entertainment, Classic games: stein hoisting, yodel contests, kraut-eating & more, Authentic German eats + food trucks, Dachshund Dash & family activities
🌕 Moon Over Avalon Night Market
📍 Orlando | Saturday, Sept. 6 | 🕓 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: Avalon Park Founder’s Square
Admission: Free
Celebrate the beauty of the Mid-Autumn Festival at this magical Asian cultural night market under the stars!
Featuring:
- 30+ local vendors & artisans
- Traditional performances & lantern parade
- Kids’ craft station, workshops & family games
- Cultural showcases celebrating East & Southeast Asian traditions
👟 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk – Orlando
📍 Orlando, FL | 🗓 Saturday, Sept. 6 | 🕢 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Honor our heroes at the Tunnel to Towers 5K, a moving tribute to 9/11 firefighter Stephen Siller and all first responders and military service members.
This 5K run/walk raises funds for programs that support:
- Injured veterans and their families
- First responders making daily sacrifices
- Fallen heroes’ loved ones
Join hundreds of participants in remembering courage, sacrifice and resilience.