Plein Air Happenings
CFWS hosts a plein air session month. Members and their guests are welcome to attend. We schedule the location and obtain any permissions necessary. Restroom facilities are a priority. We traditionally begin painting at 10 a.m. and end no later than 4 p.m. You are responsible for any admission or parking fees if required, artist materials and refreshment.
CFWS members can volunteer to host a plein air event on the third Saturday of each Plein Air Month. Please consider hosting and email the Plein Air Coordinator. She will check the calendar and confirm your request by email.
2025 Plein Air Schedule
Reminder for Plein Air events: participants may wish to bring a light snack/lunch and drink, sunscreen, insect spray and a hat. Participants should consider bringing a light pack of supplies since some locations are at a distance from the parking area.
We hope you will join us!
BEACH DAY!
Rescheduled – from the 14th to May 22, 2025 Thursday / 10am-3pm
BEACH DAY!
MAY 22 – Cherie Down Park and Beach – 8330 Ravenswood Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL
This is neighborhood park and beach, the parking area isn’t overly large. There aren’t any concessions available. Local restaurants are nearby including a Thai restaurant that is nice Thai Thai III, on Astronaut Way.
There are wooden walkways with tables and some shade, also wooden overpasses with steps to the beach. The beach meeting point is by the tall coast guard chair, or members can choose to stay by the seating areas with some shade. Bring plenty of drinking water, it is important to stay hydrated. Also sunscreen, hat, insect spray.
Since this is a further location than our other sites, members may wish to carpool. It is a lovely area.
Check our calender and newsletter for the next event.
Please join us and bring a bagged lunch so we can socialize as well as create lovely art!
This is the new 2025-2026 schedule for Plein Air. Please note that the plein air days include some Saturdays, *Sundays and *mid-week events.
Sept 20, 2025 SATURDAY 10-3
Lake Lily Park
701 Lake Lily Dr, Maitland
https://www.itsmymaitland.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lake-Lily-Park-10
Oct 26, 2025 *SUNDAY 10-3
Dickson Azalea Park
100 Rosearden Dr, Orlando
Meet at the base of Washington Bridge, near the Rosearden Drive street side entrance
https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Dickson-Azalea-Park
Nov 12, 2025 *WEDNESDAY 10-2 (limited opening hrs)
Nehrling Gardens
2267 Hempel Ave, Gotha, FL
Mulch paths only. Use Pedestrian entrance, parking across the street at the church parking lot or the open field. VERY HEAVY TRAFFIC on Hempel Ave, please use care in crossing the street.
Dec 14, 2025 *SUNDAY 10-3
Kraft Azalea Garden
1365 Alabama Dr, Winter Park
Meet by the pillars area
Jan 17, 2026 SATURDAY 10-3
Cypress Grove Park
290 Holden Ave, Orlando
Meet near the gazebo and the playground
https://www.orangecountyfl.net/CultureParks/Parks.aspx?d=12&m=dtlvw
Feb 22, 2026 *SUNDAY 10-3
Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando
Meet by the outdoor tables near the reception building. If any members have additional guest entrance tickets, please consider sharing with other members.
https://www.leugardens.org/Home
Mar 21, 2026 SATURDAY 10-3
Lake Louisa Park Beach
7305 US 27, Clermont, FL
Drive all the way to the beach parking lot. There is a required park entry fee.
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/lake-louisa-state-park
Apr 18, 2026 SATURDAY 10-3
Mead Gardens
1300 S Denning Dr, Winter Park
Meet by the amphitheater / restrooms
May 27, 2026 *WEDNESDAY 10-3
Cherry Down Park Beach
8330 Ravenswood Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL
Limited parking area. Please consider carpooling due to the distance.
This is a neighborhood beach, there are no concessions nearby. There are plenty of restaurants along Astronaut Way, including a small Thai restaurant Thai Thai III.
There are wooden walkways with tables and some shade, also wooden overpasses with steps to the beach.
The beach meeting point is by the tall coast guard chair, or members can choose to stay by the seating areas with some shade. Bring plenty of drinking water, it is important to stay hydrated. Also sunscreen, hat, insect spray.
https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParksByCity/ParksInCapeCanaveral/CherieDownPark