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

https://cityofwinterpark.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks-playgrounds/parks/kraft-azalea-garden

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

https://cityofwinterpark.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks-playgrounds/parks/mead-botanical-garden

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