Saturday, April 11, 2026

Spring Fever in the Garden is TODAY — 80° and mostly sunny in downtown Winter Garden. Farmers Market runs alongside it all morning. Plus: Artemis II is back, gas hits $4.09, and a 9-foot gator surprises Tampa.

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Saturday, April 11, 2026

West Orange County, FL

🌤 80° · Mostly Sunny

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Today in Winter Garden

Spring Fever in the Garden Opens Today — 80° Skies, Downtown Streets, All Are Welcome

Winter Garden's biggest spring celebration is underway. Today and tomorrow, Plant Street transforms into an open-air festival of art, gardens, music, and community — and the weather could not be better.

Spring Fever in the Garden runs today through Sunday, filling downtown Winter Garden with local artisans, garden vendors, live entertainment, and the full energy of the city in bloom. Saturday morning the Farmers Market opens alongside the festival at 8 AM on Plant Street — so you can grab your produce and take in the art all in one trip. Downtown roads remain closed to vehicle traffic through the weekend; use the city's designated shuttle parking and plan extra time. The festival continues Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Full event maps, vendor lists, and shuttle parking locations are at springfeverinthegarden.org and cwgdn.com.

cwgdn.com: Parking & Shuttle → Orange Observer →

Central Florida Diaper Bank to Hold Distribution Event

The Central Florida Diaper Bank is hosting a diaper distribution event for families in need across the area. The bank provides essential supplies to local families who struggle to afford them — a quiet but vital resource for West Orange County. Orange Observer →

NASA's Artemis II Capsule Returns After 10-Day Lunar Journey

The Artemis II crew capsule has splashed down in the Pacific after a historic 10-day journey around the Moon — a milestone for NASA and for Central Florida, home to the Kennedy Space Center team behind the mission. WFTV →

🌸 Spring Fever Weekend

Today and tomorrow. Make it a full weekend.

Saturday brings the Farmers Market at 8 AM alongside the Spring Fever festival. Sunday the festival continues from 10 AM to 4 PM with another gorgeous day — 81° and full sun. If you can only make one day, go Sunday for fewer crowds and the full vendor lineup. Tomorrow morning, Sunrise Yoga at Southern Hill Farms in Horizon West is also a lovely way to start the day at 7:30 AM.

Today: Farmers Market 8 AM 🌿 Sun 10 AM–4 PM: Spring Fever 🌸 Sun 7:30 AM: Sunrise Yoga 🧘

☀️ A Gorgeous Stretch Ahead

Winter Garden, FL · Apr 11 – 14 · NWS Melbourne

Spring Fever weekend couldn't ask for better skies · NWS Melbourne

Florida Gas Prices Surge to $4.09 Per Gallon

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Florida has risen to $4.09 amid global supply disruptions, WFTV reports. Prices are up sharply and analysts don't expect immediate relief — plan accordingly for weekend travel. WFTV →

9-Foot Gator Surprises Tampa Family in Their Backyard

A Tampa family got an unexpected visitor this week — a nine-foot alligator that wandered into their property. Trappers were called to remove the reptile safely. A reminder that Florida wildlife doesn't check for permission slips. WFTV →

Winter Garden Woman Arrested for Grand Theft

A Winter Garden woman was arrested this week on grand theft charges, according to the Orange Observer. Details on the nature of the theft were not immediately available. The case is ongoing. Orange Observer →

Free Earth Day Tote Bags at City Hall Through April 30

The City of Winter Garden is giving away free reusable tote bags to celebrate Earth Day — stop by City Hall while supplies last. The giveaway runs through April 30. A small, easy win for the planet. cwgdn.com →

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Spring Fever in the Garden 🌸 · Farmers Market 🌿

Farmers Market: 8 AM–1 PM · Spring Fever: all day downtown · Roads closed · cwgdn.com →

Spring Fever Day 2 🌸 · Sunrise Yoga at Southern Hill Farms 🧘

Sunrise Yoga: 7:30 AM · Southern Hill Farms · Spring Fever: 10 AM–4 PM downtown · horizonwesthappenings.com →

City Commission Meeting 🏛️ · Oakland Appearance Review Board 🏛️

City Commission: 6 PM · City Hall · Oakland ARB: 7 PM · Oakland Meeting Hall · cwgdn.com →

Best Fest: A Taste of West Orange 🍽️ · Flamingos & Fuel Cruise Night 🚗 · Chicago Teen Edition 🎭

Best Fest: 5 PM · Flamingos & Fuel: 6 PM · Chicago at Horizon High: 7 PM · horizonwesthappenings.com →

Horizon West Home Expo 🏠 · Tucker Ranch Park Reopens 🌳

Home Expo: 10 AM · Horizon West · Tucker Ranch returns from closure same day · horizonwesthappenings.com →

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Orange Observer · WFTV Channel 9 · City of Winter Garden · Horizon West Happenings · NWS Melbourne · Apr 11, 2026

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