Sanford Woman’s Club Event
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sanford Woman’s Club, 309 S. Oak Ave., Sanford. Pet Rescue by Judy will speak to the group. Call 407-322-8678 for more info.
Dance Day
Friday, Oct. 3, 7 to 10 p.m., The Barn, 1200 S. French Ave., Sanford. Free line dance lessons for ages 12+.
Swamp Walk
Saturday, Oct. 4, 9 to 11 a.m., Spring Hammock Preserve in Longwood. Follow your guide through the unmarked trails of a real hydric hammock. Wade waist-deep in the murky waters of a swamp while learning about the amazing plants & animals that call this habitat home. This program is designed for adventurous & agile hikers. Ages 10+. $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Questions? Call 407-665-2211.
Stuffy Story Time
Saturday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m., Spellbound Book Store, 105 N. Oak Avenue, Sanford. Stories for kids.
Family Movie
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Are you looking for something fun and free to do together? Showing “Hocus Pocus.” Bring a blanket, snacks and enjoy the show. Free. For all ages. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Nocturnal Reptile Ramble
Saturday, Oct. 4, 7 to 9 p.m., Black Bear Wilderness Area in Sanford. Join our popular night hike. Search for hidden swamp creatures including nocturnal snakes & alligators. Program is designed for adventurous & agile hikers. Ages 10+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Questions? Call 407-665-2211.
“Itty Bitty” Art Expo
Sunday, Oct. 5 to Friday, Nov. 28. Reception - Thursday, Oct. 23, 6 to 8 p.m., Historic Sanford Welcome Center, 230 E. First Street, Sanford. Mini Paintings by artists across Central Florida for purchase. People’s Choice Awards – Vote for your favorite painting. Free drawing - Submit your name to win one of 8 paintings by some of Central Florida’s best artists. Go to
www.SanfordSeminoleArt.com for more info.
Cars & Coffee
Sunday, Oct. 5, 9 to 11 a.m., Henry’s Depot, 212 W. 1st Street, Sanford. Admire a variety of vehicles while enjoying gourmet coffee and snacks from vendors inside the depot.
Hunt a Killer Game Night
Monday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N.. Palmetto Ave, Sanford. Enjoy murder mysteries? The library will be hosting its first murder mystery game night. Each table will have a different Hunt a Killer game box full of thrills and red herrings. Bring some friends and solve a crime. Free. For adults. Registration required. For more info and to register call 407-665-1620.
Geneva Community Yoga with Don
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 9:45 a.m., Rural Heritage Center (old brick school at First & Main). No experience needed. Everyone welcome. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and cushion for sitting. $10 per class. Questions: text Don at 407-415-3809.
Teen D&D Club
Tuesdays, Oct. 7 & 21, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Seminole County Public Library - North Branch, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. All levels welcome. If you’ve never played, our expert teen coaches will teach you. Free. Exclusively for teens ages 13-19. Registration required. Call 407-665-1620.
National Night Out - Lake Mary
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 5 to 8 p.m., Central Park, Lake Mary. Sponsored by Lake Mary Police Department. Fun for all.
National Night Out - Sanford
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 5 to 8 p.m., Fort Mellon Park, Sanford. National Night Out is a community-building campaign that promotes law enforcement, community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie.
National Night Out - Longwood
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Candyland Sports Complex, 599 Longdale Ave., Longwood. Free hot dogs & drinks, games, free giveaways, DJ, police & fire vehicle displays, raffle & more.
National Night Out - Oviedo
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 6 to 8 p.m., Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. Free Food and drinks, bounce houses, K9 Demonstrations, face painting, cop car finger painting, live DJ, Police & Fire Equipment, Family Fun, Sponsor booths and tables.
National Night Out - Winter Springs
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 5 to 8 p.m., Winter Springs Police Department, 300 N. Moss Road, Winter Springs. Evening of community connection & public safety awareness. Learn about local safety programs
Farm to Fork 2025 Webinar Series
Tuesday, Oct. 7: Hydroponic Gardening. Zoom - once a month webinar. Learn more about your food & local agriculture? Join UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County to learn all about food from farm to fork. Free. Must register in advance on Zoom. Webinar is Part 1 in monthly Farm to Fork Sessions. On Thursday after each webinar, Part 2 is offered, an in-person workshop, with hands on activities that pairs with the webinar. Pre-Registration Required: http://seminole-extension.eventbrite
Flying Needles
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Seminole County Public Library - North Branch, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Free. For adults & Teens 15+. Flying Needles offers you a place to knit, crochet, or do other needlework. Bring your own project, share tips, techniques & learn from others. Call 407-665-1620.
Novels at Night Book Club
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Free. For adults. Lively, in-depth discussion of various books. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk for check out. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Central Florida Spokes - A Dynamic Women’s Group
Friday, Oct. 10, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,Heathrow Country Club. Luncheon at $32 cash or check. Deadline for reservations/cancellations noon October 3. This is our second largest fundraiser for our charities each year
Numerous games, a delicious Bake Sale, 50/50 drawing,
Book Club Raffle, and a raffle for Spectacular Gift Baskets. [email protected]
Twilight Artisan Market & Pet Stroll
Friday, Oct. 10, 4 to 9 p.m., Henry’s Depot, 212 W. 1st Street, Sanford. Pop-up Market to enjoy with your pups.
Food Trucks & Mystic Arts
Friday, Oct. 10, 5 to 9 p.m., Lake Concord Park, 95 Lake Triplet Drive, Casselberry. Grammy-nominated alternative metal band Meka Nism headlines the fourth annual Mystic Arts event. The event, with more than 50 vendors on hand, is co-sponsored by the Seminole Cultural Arts Council & the Society for Historic Casselberry. Mystic Arts is Seminole County’s largest new age, mysticism, oddities, curiosities & the unexplained festival with the city’s night market. Besides the music, there will be dancing and some other surprises.
Halloween Dance
Friday, Oct. 10, Longwood Community Building, 200 W. Warren Ave., Longwood. Halloween Dance Party for kids & teens ages 4 to18. Light refreshments & candy, an audience-judged costume contest for ages 4 to 8, 9 to 12 & 13 to18, dancing, entertainment & music by DJ Dennis. $8/per person. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. Staff will check identification at the door.
Ashland Craft to Perform
Friday, October. 10, 8 p.m., Tuffys Music Box, 200 Myrtle Ave., Sanford. She is among CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2021 and Pandora’s Country Artists to Watch 2021. For ticket info go to https://www.ticketweb.com/event/ashland-craft-the-dive-bar-tuffys-music-box-tickets/14485473?REFID=clientsitewp
Pink in the Park Breast Cancer Awareness 3K Walk
Saturday, Oct.11, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Pearlie Mae Ford Community Service Club will host this community event supporting organizations and programs that bring awareness to breast cancer while celebrating survivors, supporting those currently in treatment and remembering our loved ones lost. Vendors will showcase a variety of homemade goods.
Butterflies and Blooms
Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 to 11 a.m., Lake Harney Wilderness Area in Geneva. Discover the colorful world of butterflies & wildflowers & learn how these beautiful creatures & blooms depend on each other. Ages 7+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov. Questions? Call 407-665-2211.
St. Luke's Concert Series
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m., 2021 W. State Road 426, Oviedo. St. Luke's Concert Series welcomes back the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras featuring Symphonic Orchestra. Enjoy this amazing group of young musicians and their program which includes Prokofiev's "Symphony No. 5." All concerts free & seating is open. To watch online or for details about the open dress rehearsal, visit sllcs.org/concert-series or call 407-365-3408 for more info.
Tertulia Cuatro Gatos
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2 to 4 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Free. For adults. Join the Tertulia & participate in talks about literature, art, music, culture & history. Everyone welcome. Program is presented in Spanish. ¡Unete a la Tertulia y participa en nuestras charlas sobre literatura, arte, música, cultura e historia en el segundo Sábado de cada mes. Todos son bienvenidos. El programa es presentado en español. Call 407-665-1620 for info.
Family Fun Campouts
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m., Geneva Wilderness Area, 3485 N. County Road 426, Geneva. $20 per person/per campout. Event is tailored for families with children ages 4 to 12 who want a crash course in camping. Meals included. Tent pitching assistance, cast iron cooking, live animal program in the nature center, hiking and treats by the campfire. Register at recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
Downtown Longwood Cruise In Car Show
Saturday, Oct. 11, 5 to 8 p.m, Historic Longwood. featuring music from DJ Don (Cruisin' Orlando), food, and show cars present for viewing. Go to https://www.facebook.com/CruisinOrlando for more info.
Museum of Geneva History
Sundays, Oct. 12 & 26, 2 to 4 p.m., 165 1st St., Geneva or by appointment (407) 349-5697 (leave a message.)
Admission free, but donations appreciated. Come see our present exhibit of “Geneva Fashion through the Decades.” There are also 2 large rooms full of such items as local archaeological finds, pioneer crafts, Ft. Lane search team finds, family genealogical records, Civil War info., and a violano & Edison cylinder player (both play). Learn about the story of Geneva and the Lincoln Conspiracy. Buy T-shirts, caps, prints, and history books! Good for a group or individuals.
Senior Matinee
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1:30 p.m., Longwood Community Center, 200 W. Warren Ave., Longwood. Free movie - Senior Moment. Snacks provided. For more info call 407-260-3428.
Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest
Friday, Oct. 17, 5 to 9 p.m. & Saturday, Oct. 18, 12 to 9 p.m., First Street, Downtown Sanford. Festive, street-party atmosphere to handle restaurant overflow sponsored by Hollerbach’s Has Heart, Inc.
Movie in the Park
Friday, Oct. 17, 6 to 9 p.m., Central Park, Lake Mary. Bring chairs, blankets & snacks.
