‘Spring for Art’ in Winter Park
McRae Art Studios’ open house and sale gives art lovers a peek into the oldest and largest collective of studio artists in Central Florida. Pictured is a work by Donne Bitner, one of 22 in the collective. The artists will attend the free event, which will be 4-10 p.m. today at 904 Railroad Ave., Winter Park.
Today
Florida Wildflower and Garden Festival: There will be gardening speakers, demonstrations, plant and gardening supply vendors, children’s activities and entertainment. There will also be free shuttle service to the DeLand Outdoor Art Festival at Earl Brown Park. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Downtown DeLand, Indiana Avenue, DeLand, free, 386-738-0649.
Spring migration bird walks: Presented by the Orange Audubon Society, the walks will be led by an experienced birder. The walks are conducted to encourage more people to get into birding and to make the public aware of the birding prospects in the park. Walks will be 2-3 hours. The pace will be very casual. 8 a.m. Saturdays in April, Mead Botanical Garden, 1500 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, free, 407-647-5834.
Lagoonacy 2016, a celebration of Mosquito Lagoon: Presented by the Marine Discovery Center and the Artists’ Workshop. There will be marine exhibits, face painting, an art marketplace, fly fishing clinic, archery clinic and competition, sidewalk chalk art, marsh walks, marine touch tanks, live mermaid, environmental education booths, cardboard boat race (registration deadline is April 1), kayak clinic and marine vendors. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Marine Discovery Center, 520 Barracuda Blvd., New Smyrna Beach, free, 386-428-4828.
Community garden grand opening: Dean Road Community Garden is a grassroots notfor-profit organization of local gardeners. There will be free food and drinks, games, raffle prizes, a bounce house, a petting zoo and plant sales. See the work done so far on the garden, which currently has half of its 60 planned 4 x 16 foot plots established and irrigated. The group welcomes new members who share a vision for growing, teaching and sharing their bounty with the community. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Dean Road Community Garden, 5873 N. Dean Road, Orlando, free, 321-765-3867.
Authors book fair: Featuring 40 authors representing a wide range of genres including children’s literature, Florida and American history, mysteries, spirituality, memoirs, poetry and outdoor guides. Authors and potential authors can attend the half-hour classes from 9:30 a.m.-noon. The public can meet the authors and buy signed books from 1-4 p.m., Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona, free, 386-218-4087.
Florida Gerbil Show: Sponsored by the American Gerbil Society, a nonprofit organization. Gerbils from across the United States will be judged for their color and temperament. There will also be competitions among gerbil participants such as fastest wheel runner, best shoulder rider, and the friendliest gerbil. In addition, a competition will reveal the fastest chewer of cardboard. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Winter Garden Masonic Lodge, 230 W. Bay St., Winter Garden, $5 per person, $25 family maximum.
Spencer: Theater of Illusion: 7 p.m., sensory-friendly performance at 2 p.m., Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, $23.50, 844-513-2014.
All British car show: The 32nd annual event will feature Jaguar, Triumph, MG, Austin Healey and other cars, a valvecover race, live music, silent auction and vendors. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Mead Botanical Garden, 1500 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, free, 407-322-5060.
Line dance: Enjoy music and get exercise at the same time. 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays for experienced dancers, 3-4:30 p.m. Sundays for beginners, Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, $5 per class, 407-592-7835.