Arts Weekend ~ a tapestry of experiences

February 5-8

thursday-sunday | 2026

This four-day arts experience celebrates the arts and culture in Winter Park and highlights the 24 members of the Alliance. Dozens of community events and performances at Central Park’s Main Stage and many cultural venues throughout the city will showcase the vibrancy of Winter Park’s art scene. In addition to the cultural activities, performances and tapestries, local merchants and restaurants will also be offering Arts Weekend specials and exhibits at their specific business locations.

Be a part of our cultural tapestry!

Community members and guests are invited to try their hand at weaving several themed tapestries at various locations throughout Winter Park.

@ 6 p.m. A featured speaker will talk about the importance the arts play in youth mental health at the Center for Health & Wellbeing. Performances, testimonies and activities will also be incorporated into the evening. Registration is appreciated.

@ 7 p.m. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a free community concert featuring SIX THE MUSICAL®, Broadway star Jasmine Forsberg, backed by a live band led by pianist Julian Bond, and presented by Central Florida Vocal Arts. Immerse yourself in a showstopping evening of pop rock and musical theater melodies on Central Park main stage.

@ noon-3 p.m. Enjoy a tapestry of experiences at Art in the Park. Live performances and interactive arts activities will include weaving a community tapestry, watch a musical act, take home a portrait, engage in learn to play a few chords on an instruments, and so much more. Engage in an afternoon of arts in culture in Central Park.

all day Take an opportunity to enjoy one of Winter Park’s many cultural museums, beautiful gardens or talented performances at locations throughout the city. Many museums will be free for the weekend as well as offer special exhibits and performances.

Be Inspired by Arts Weekend 2025

goup performing on stage with people from the audience who joined them on the stage with a bunch of people standing in front of the stage watching.

in a grass area people are sitting in chairs, standing and walking around browsing the tents along the sides of the grass.

seven singers lined up at the front of the stage with a microphone in front of them singing.

a bunch of people sitting on the grass and in lawn chairs in front of a stage listening to the orchestra perform.

group of musicians on stage playing a cello, violin, and singing.

finished sidewalk art with the artist sitting on the alkway and kids looking at the painting in shock

a woman standing in front of the stage with both her hand above her head in a heart shape.

kids sitting down at a table making pieces of jewlery.

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Our Vision

Winter Park is the city of arts and culture, cherishing its traditional scale and charm while building a healthy and sustainable future for all generations.