Events & Activities

The City of Apopka is proud to provide the community with various family fun community events throughout the year. Listed below are the events we have scheduled for 2019.

​Apopka Food Truck Roundup, August 1st, 2019 

No Food Truck Round up in July, due to the July 4th Holiday

No food truck roundup in July, we invite you to join us at our Fireworks on the Fourth Independence Day Celebration at the Apopka Amphitheater.

Apopka Food Truck Round up will be back in August from 5:30-9pm at Kit Land Nelson park.

Featuring the following trucks:
Kona Dog, Crepe Company, Korean BBQ Taco Box, Monsta Lobsta, TJs Seafood Shack, Treehouse Truck, Currywurst, Jacked up Tacos, Rollin' Dough and Beer & Wine from Traditions Events!



Food truck lineup varies each month.

First Responders 5K Race, September 14th 2019

Who's ready to run? Join us for the annual First Responders & Community 5K Race! The race begins at 7:30 am on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 at the Northwest Recreation Complex. Register early; the first 100 registrants will receive an event t-shirt!

All are welcome to participate! 
  • $25 Pre-Registration
  • $30 on Race Day
  • $10 Students (4-18 yrs) 
Race trophies will be awarded to the first place overall male and female racers.
Medals will be awarded to the top four finishers in each age category.
Packet pickup is Thursday and Friday before the race. Details will be emailed to each registrant.

To register, please visit our online registration page: Special Events Registration Website



Hometown Halloween in the Park, October 26th 2019


Kit Land Nelson Park
Kids trick or treat around the park, costume contest, games, face painting and movie in the park.

Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland, December 5th,  2019


Kit Land Nelson Park