Key facts
- Chase Padgett headlines the 14th annual Craft Beers and Blues Festival on Saturday at Lake Concord Park in Casselberry, celebrating Veterans Day Weekend [8]
- The 52nd annual Great Day in the Country runs Saturday–Sunday at Oviedo Mall with arts, crafts, food vendors and $10 parking (proceeds benefit local scholarships) [10]
- Holiday Grinch Fest opens Sunday at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs with 40+ vendors, food trucks, The Grinch and Santa photo ops [5]
- Free events include Casselberry’s Diwali Food Trucks celebration Friday, Altamonte’s Medicare counseling and coloring sessions, plus Longwood’s concert and cruise-in car show Saturday [1][3][6][9]
Friday, November 13
SHINE Medicare Counseling
- Date/Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM [1]
- Where: Altamonte Springs Library, 281 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 [1]
- Cost: Free [1]
- Get unbiased guidance on Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance from this Florida Department of Elder Affairs program [1].
Casselberry Food Trucks: Diwali Celebration
- Date/Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM [6]
- Where: Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707 [6]
- Cost: Free [6]
- The City of Casselberry and the Hindu Society of Central Florida host a special Diwali celebration with food, entertainment and activities honoring the festival of lights [6].
Sanford Seminole Art Association—Opening Reception
- Date/Time: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM [7]
- Where: Casselberry Art House, 127 Quail Pond Circle, Casselberry, FL 32707 [7]
- Cost: Free and open to the public [7]
- Attend an opening reception for the Sanford Seminole Art Association exhibition [7].
Saturday, November 14
Florida Together in TEAL Walk
- Date/Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM [2]
- Where: Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Boulevard, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 [2]
- Participate in this community walk to support the mission of preventing and curing ovarian cancer, honor survivors and celebrate the lives of loved ones lost [2].
Color Your World
- Date/Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM [3]
- Where: Altamonte Springs Library, 281 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 [3]
- Cost: Free [3]
- Drop by for a relaxing coloring session where the library provides all materials; all ages welcome [3].
Let’s Get Sewing: Gift Edition
- Date/Time: 1:00 PM–3:00 PM [4]
- Where: Altamonte Springs Library, 281 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 [4]
- Cost: Free [4]
- An intermediate sewing class for ages 18+ where participants create handmade gifts like zipper pouches, key fobs, and fabric bookmarks from leftover cotton fabric; basic sewing experience and registration required at Altamonte.Eventbrite.com [4].
Craft Beers and Blues Festival
- Date/Time: 5:00 PM–9:00 PM [8]
- Where: Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707 [8]
- Cost: Free [8]
- The 14th annual festival headlines acclaimed guitarist Chase Padgett, who has toured with shows like “6 Guitars” and performed at Disney and Universal Studios, plus opening acts the Buster Cousins Band and Big Ron Betts [8]. Enjoy music, food trucks, art exhibits, vendors and craft beers while honoring veterans during Veterans Day Weekend [8].
Food Trucks & Concert in the Park
- Date/Time: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM (Food trucks); concert at 6:00 PM [9]
- Where: Reiter Park, Longwood, FL 32750 [9]
- Cost: Free admission [9]
- Enjoy food trucks, live music from Old School Banditz and the Longwood Cruise-In Car Show (starting at 5 PM on West Church Avenue) featuring classic cars and cool rides in Historic Longwood [9].
Great Day in the Country (Saturday)
- Date/Time: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM [10]
- Where: Oviedo Mall (inside and outside), Oviedo, FL 32765 [10]
- Cost: Free admission; $10 parking (proceeds benefit local Oviedo scholarships, schools and community grants) [10]
- The 52nd annual festival features vendors selling arts, crafts, food and business items [10].
Sunday, November 15
Holiday Grinch Fest at Cranes Roost
- Date/Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM [5]
- Where: Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Boulevard, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 [5]
- Get a head start on holiday shopping at this family-friendly event with more than 40 vendors, local food trucks, and photo opportunities with The Grinch and Santa Claus [5].
Great Day in the Country (Sunday)
- Date/Time: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM [10]
- Where: Oviedo Mall (inside and outside), Oviedo, FL 32765 [10]
- Cost: Free admission; $10 parking (proceeds benefit local Oviedo scholarships, schools and community grants) [10]
- The festival continues Sunday with arts, crafts, food and business vendors [10].
Frequently asked questions
Which events this weekend are free?
Most events are free, including SHINE Medicare Counseling, Casselberry Food Trucks (Diwali), the Sanford Seminole Art Association opening reception, Florida Together in TEAL Walk, Color Your World, Let’s Get Sewing, the Craft Beers and Blues Festival, Food Trucks & Concert in the Park, and Holiday Grinch Fest. Great Day in the Country offers free admission but charges $10 for parking [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10].
What live music performances are happening?
Chase Padgett headlines the Craft Beers and Blues Festival on Saturday at Lake Concord Park in Casselberry; he’s an award-winning guitarist who has performed at Disney and Universal Studios [8]. Old School Banditz performs at Food Trucks & Concert in the Park on Saturday at Reiter Park in Longwood [9].
Where can I find holiday shopping this weekend?
Holiday Grinch Fest at Cranes Roost in Altamonte Springs on Sunday features 40+ vendors, and Great Day in the Country at Oviedo Mall runs Saturday–Sunday with arts, crafts and business vendors [5][10].
Are there family-friendly activities?
Yes—Color Your World offers coloring for all ages, Holiday Grinch Fest includes photos with The Grinch and Santa, Food Trucks & Concert in the Park has family entertainment, and Great Day in the Country is a family community event [3][5][9][10]. Casselberry’s Diwali Food Trucks celebration and the Craft Beers and Blues Festival are also community-oriented [6][8].
Sources
- SHINE Medicare Counseling – City of Altamonte Springs, 2026-11-13
- RENTAL EVENT – Florida Together in TEAL Walk – City of Altamonte Springs, 2026-11-14
- Color Your World – City of Altamonte Springs, 2026-11-14
- Let’s Get Sewing: Gift Edition – City of Altamonte Springs, 2026-11-14
- RENTAL EVENT – Holiday Grinch Fest at Cranes Roost – City of Altamonte Springs, 2026-11-15
- Casselberry Food Trucks – City of Casselberry, 2026-11-13
- Sanford Seminole Art Association – Opening Reception – City of Casselberry, 2026-11-13
- Craft Beers and Blues Festival – City of Casselberry, 2026-11-14
- Food Trucks & Concert in the Park – City of Longwood, 2026-11-14
- Great Day in the Country – City of Oviedo, 2026-11-14
Compiled by Central Florida Lifestyle from official sources. Last updated November 12, 2026.
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