Festival

Alive After 5

Second Thu monthly Historic Downtown Sanford (First Street and Magnolia Square) Free
Lake Monroe and palm trees from the Sanford Riverwalk

Each month has its own theme, and it runs rain or shine on the second Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Come early to browse the galleries, antique shops and restaurants along First Street before the crowds peak. It takes a summer break, with no events in July and August.