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Apopka Proud Special Edition

December 2021 Newsletter


The City of Apopka wants to invite you to our December 2021 City events.
For more information on any of these events, please visit www.Apopka.net/Events.

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City of Apopka City Hall & Office Closures 

  • Thursday, December 23, 2021: Floating Holiday
  • Friday, December 24, 2021: Observing Christmas Day
  • Friday, December 31, 2021: Observing New Year's Day
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Tree lighting City of Apopka. Christmas Tree at Kit Land Nelson Park.

City of Apopka's Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Market
with Photos with Santa!


December 2, 2021 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Kit Land Nelson Park

We welcome you to our annual Tree Lighting, as we light up Kit Land Nelson Park for the holidays and enjoy holiday music and more. Come shop, explore, and enjoy the sounds of the season at the Apopka Farmers Market 2021 Holiday Market (December 2, 9, & 16, 2021).

Toy Donations for Apopka Forever Wishes: Bring an unwrapped toy (all ages) to this event!

Apopka Farmers Market Holiday Market. Christmas Tree with lights

Apopka Farmers Market Holiday Market

December 9 & 16, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM at Kit Land Nelson Park


Come shop, explore, and enjoy the sounds of the season. Visit the Apopka Farmers Market page for more information. 


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Apopka Arts in the Park

Saturday, December 4, 2021
from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Apopka Amphitheater


Celebrate the holiday season outdoors with family & friends at the Apopka Arts in the Park. Support more than 150 local artists and crafters. There will be music and performances by students from local schools. Free to Attend. Free Parking!


Music Performance Schedule Orange County Public Schools

  • 10:00 AM: Ocoee High School Excalibur
  • 10:30 AM: Apopka High School Jazz Band
  • 11:00 AM: Apopka Elementary School Chorus
  • 11:30 AM: Zellwood Elementary School Eagle Ensemble
  • 12:00 PM: Lakeville Elementary School Singing Engineers
  • 12:30 PM: Break
  • 1:00 PM: Wekiva High School Swinging Stangs
  • 2:00 PM: Piedmont Lakes Middle School United Voices
  • 2:30 PM: Central Florida Community Arts Choir
  • 3:00 PM: Break
  • 3:30 PM: Dream Lake Elementary School Melody Makers
  • 4:00 PM: Rock Springs Elementary School Rocketeers
  • 4:30 PM: Central Florida Community Arts Big Band

Stay for Apopka's Saturday Sounds Concert Series!

  • 5:30 PM: Leisure Chief

Camp Wewa Logo. Open House. S'mores.

Camp Wewa Open House

December 7, 2021 from 4 PM to 7 PM
at Camp Wewa (221 S. Binion Road)
Featuring
: Crafts, S'mores, Tours, and more! 

This event will allow families in our community to tour the facility and learn about upcoming 2022 overnight and day camps and rental opportunities, including weddings, team building events, educational programs, and corporate retreats.

The City of Apopka is excited to provide lifelong memories through camp, retreats, rentals, events, and outdoor education. We look forward to keeping the traditions that made this a popular destination.

Visit our Camp Wewa page to learn more. 


Annual Christmas Parade. Presents on wooden table.

45th Annual Christmas Parade
"Rejoice! It's Christmas in Apopka!"

Saturday, December 11, 2021from 10 AM to 12 PM (Park Avenue to Votaw Road)

The Foliage Sertoma Club of Apopka and the City of Apopka present this annual parade. Visit the Foliage Sertoma page to learn more. 


Holiday Pops Design. Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Logo.

Holiday Pops with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

December 11, 2021 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Apopka Amphitheater


The City is proud to host this free event, featuring a special family-friendly concert from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate the holidays. Pack a picnic and enjoy the sounds of the season with familiar favorites to delight the entire family. 

This is part of the Saturday Sounds Concert Series. Vendors will be available. Please Note: No ticket is required. Parking is free.  

Wreaths Across America. Wreath with American Flags on door.

Wreaths Across America

December 18, 2021 at 12 PM at the Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery

The City of Apopka in partnership with the VFW, will host the Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Edgewood/Greenwood Cemetery (141 South Edgewood Drive, Apopka, FL) beginning at 12 PM. 

Join us as we honor our fallen heroes by placing wreaths on the graves of veterans. The goal is to place a wreath at each and every grave. Volunteers are needed and we welcome anyone that is able to attend to help accomplish this task.

Visit the Wreaths Across America VFW Post 10147 Apopka/Altamonte Springs/VFW 10147 Auxiliary (FL0760P) page to learn more, sponsor a wreath, volunteer, or invite. Thank you for helping with this worthy endeavor. 


Apopka Saturday Sounds Design. Townsky Holiday Revue group.

Saturday Sounds Concert Series with Townsky's Holiday Revue

December 18, 2021 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Apopka Amphitheater

Townsky's Holiday Revue is a soulful funky twist on holiday favorites. Their sounds combines amazing vocals with a little bit of jazz with a stocking full of soul and funky tones. This evening will assure a foot tapping good time just in time for the holidays. 

This family-friendly concert series is every Saturday at the Apopka Amphitheater (3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway) with vendors available on-site. 
Please Note: There will be no concert on December 25, 2021 and January 1, 2022. 


Want to become an event vendor at this weekly concert series? Contact us to learn how!
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