Apopka’s weekend brings music, community service, art, and family fun across the city
From free concerts and student band showcases to recycling drives and local art competitions, Apopka offers a full slate of activities for residents of all ages.
On Saturday, November 15, the free concert series Saturday Sounds returns at the Apopka Amphitheater (3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., featuring the soul-inspired tribute group O‑Town Motown Tribute Band.
Photo from the O-Town Motown Facebook page.
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From Staff Reports and the City of Apopka
In Summary:
Apopka’s weekend calendar is packed with entertainment, civic engagement, and community celebration. Saturday kicks off with Apopka Recycles Day at Edwards Field, offering residents the opportunity to shred documents and responsibly dispose of electronics. The afternoon brings creative energy to downtown with an Artsgiving competition at Propagate Social House, as well as a family-friendly fall festival and dessert auction on Hogshead Road. As evening arrives, the city comes alive with live music, including the popular Saturday Sounds concert featuring the O-Town Motown Tribute Band at the Apopka Amphitheater, followed by the Harvest Sounds Band Showcase downtown. The weekend wraps with Rock & Roll Music Bingo on Sunday night—offering plenty of reasons for residents to get out and enjoy their community.
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Apopka is buzzing this weekend with a rich mix of community-driven gatherings that bring together music, civic service, and fall festivity. On Saturday, the free concert series Saturday Sounds returns at the Apopka Amphitheater (3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., featuring the soul-inspired tribute group O‑Town Motown Tribute Band. Later that evening, the downtown 5th Street area hosts the Harvest Sounds Band Showcase (7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.), spotlighting jazz bands from Apopka High School and Wekiva High School—a fundraiser to support their upcoming travel opportunities.
Also on Saturday morning, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the city’s annual Apopka Recycles Day 2025 will take place at Edwards Field (E. 1st Street), offering electronic recycling and document shredding services for residents.
Weekend event calendar – Saturday & Sunday, November 15–16:
| Day |
Time |
Event & Description |
Location |
| Saturday |
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
Apopka Recycles Day 2025 — Electronic recycling + document shredding hosted by the City of Apopka, in partnership with WM® & DocuShred. |
Edwards Field, E 1st Street, Apopka |
| |
12:00 p.m. |
No Borders Art Competition Artsgiving — Local artists showcase at Propagate Social House. |
40 E. 5th St., Apopka |
| |
3:00 p.m. |
Annual Fall Festival & Silent Dessert Auction — Family-friendly afternoon of games, food, and dessert auction. |
3615 Hogshead Road, Apopka |
| |
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. |
Saturday Sounds with O‑Town Motown Tribute Band — Free family-friendly concert series at the amphitheater. |
Apopka Amphitheater, 3710 Jason Dwelley Pkwy |
| |
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
Harvest Sounds Band Showcase 2025 — Live jazz performances from local high schools raising funds. |
5th Street, Downtown Apopka |
| |
8:00 p.m. |
HYPERSONA‑ at The Rock — Late-night music show. |
4939 Rock Springs Rd, Apopka |
| Sunday |
6:30 p.m. |
Rock & Roll Music Bingo @ Hurricane Grill & Wings Apopka — Evening entertainment combining music & bingo. |
Hurricane Grill & Wings, Apopka |
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