Coffee with a Cop
Thursday, Oct. 23, 8 to 10 a.m., Dunkin Donuts, 865 W. Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo. Join in the conversation with Oviedo Police Department officers.
Line Dancing Lessons
Thursday, October. 23, 5:30 p.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. For more info call 386-668-3840. Join DeBary Hall staff for a fun evening full of beginner line dances to various music genres. This program is recommended for adults. There is a $5 charge for each class.
Itty Bitty Art Expo
Thursday, Oct. 23, 6 to 8 p.m., Historic Sanford Welcome Center, 230 East First Street, Sanford. The Sanford Seminole Art Association members have created over 100 mini paintings (6” x 6”) for the public to enjoy. Paintings are also available to purchase. Vote for your favorite. Enter a drawing to win a painting. The exhibit will be open thru November 28. For more info go to www.SanfordSeminoleArt.com
Story Time at DeBary Hall
Friday, Oct. 24, 9:30 a.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Children are invited to Kids Corner, a free series featuring stories, songs, and activities. The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome. For more info call 386-668-3840.
Birdy’s Garden Costume Party
Friday, Oct. 24, 5 to 9 p.m., Woman’s Club of Sanford, 309 S. Oak Ave., Sanford. Caribbean cuisine, beverages, sweet delights. Entertainment by Vault Dance Studio. For more info call 321-233-4949 or visit www.Birdys-Garden.com
Movie Night, Food Trucks, Trunk or Treat
Friday, Oct. 24, 5 to 9 p.m., 357 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m., Food Trucks from 5 to 9 p.m., Costume Contest at 6:30 p.m. & movie - “Coco” from Disney Pixar at 8 p.m. For more info email [email protected]
Eat Oviedo Challenge
Friday, Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m., Tikka Shack Indian Grub,1500 Alafaya Trail #1052, Oviedo. Try some new flavors & meet new people. Cost is whatever you order. RSVP at https://megansladek.com/events/
Calvary Orlando Church Day of Hope
Friday, Oct. 24, 7 to 9 p.m., Cranes Roost, Altamonte Springs.
Join Calvary Orlando for a Day of Hope community event featuring music, kids’ zone, food vendors and more. Admission is free. For more info call 407-571-8185.
Creepy Candlelight Tours
Friday, Oct. 24 & Saturday, Oct. 25, 7:15 & 8:15 p.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Candles will light the way during a spooky tour designed to startle & activate the imagination. Guests can expect mild frights as they are escorted to the mansion & enter the narrow hallways and darkened rooms once occupied by 19th century wine merchant Fredrick deBary and his family. Staff will share scary tales from the past. A portion of this program will occur outdoors. Reservations are required & space is limited; call 386-668-3840 to make a reservation. Admission is $10 per person. Children under 12 will not be admitted.
Howl-O-Ween
Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs. 12th annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk-a-Thon & Canine Costume Contest. The event features a dog walk, costume contest, adoptable dogs, pet-friendly vendors, music, food trucks & more, with all proceeds benefiting Franklin’s Friends. Participants can enjoy a morning of family fun while supporting local animal welfare. Prizes are awarded to top fundraisers and best costumes. Admission is free.
Swing into Contra
Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to noon, DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary. Join staff for an engaging, beginner-friendly class designed to introduce the lively tradition of contra dance. Partners and prior experience are not needed. During this free, two-hour class, a caller will guide participants through each step, making it easy for everyone to join in the fun. For more info call 386-668-3840.
Haunted Florida
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Florida has some of the earliest settled areas in the United States and is home to fascinating history. There are captivating and terrifying stories of lingering spirits all over Florida, but especially in the North and Southeast. Who haunts America’s oldest regions? Local author, Elizabeth Randall will be discussing 3 books she has written: “Women in White: The Haunting of Northeast Florida,” Haunted St. Augustine and St. Johns County” and her new book coming out in the Fall of 2025, “Haunted Key West and Monroe County.” Free. For adults. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, Oct. 25, 4 to 7 p.m., Central Park, Lake Mary. Snacks and treats.
Bike 5 Cities
Saturday, Oct. 25, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., Casselberry Aquatic Center, 806 Mark David Blvd., Casselberry. Bike/Walk Central Florida is partnering with cities, including the City of Casselberry, for the 9th annual bike ride throughout Central Florida. One stop is at the Casselberry Aquatics Center and Park (formerly Wirz Park). The other stops are in Orlando, Maitland, Eatonville and Winter Park. For more info go to https://bikewalkcentralflorida.org/bike5/
Howl-O-Ween 2025
Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Cranes Roost, Altamonte Springs. Franklin’s Friends is hosting the 12th annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk-a-Thon & Canine Costume Contest. The event features a dog walk, costume contest, adoptable dogs, pet-friendly vendors, music, food trucks and more, with all proceeds benefiting Franklin’s Friends. Participants can enjoy a morning of family fun while supporting local animal welfare. Prizes are awarded to top fundraisers & best costumes. Admission is free. For more info call 407-571-8185.
Cindy’s Dance Studio Hot Rod Halloween
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 to 9 p.m., N. Elm Avenue, from 1st Street to Fulton Avenue, Ethnos 360 parking lot. This family-friendly event will feature a classic car show with a trunk-or-treat for children. Additionally, there will be dance performances throughout the event, along with kids' games & crafts. The event will also be an engine-off event, meaning that once the cars pull in, they must remain stationary, with their engines turned off for the duration of the event. This ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
Fall Funtoberfest
Saturday, Oct. 25, 4 to 7 p.m., Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry. Various non-profit groups & churches work together for the event. More than 2,000 people are expected with Trick or Treating, vendor booths, a DJ dance party, costume contest & more. For info call 407-405-5055.
Owl Prowl
Saturday, Oct. 25, 7 to 9 p.m., Lake Proctor Wilderness Area in Geneva. Explore the park after dark in search of owls. Learn to identify owls by sight & hoots. 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.
Halloween Festival, Luau & Car Show
Sunday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m., Horsepower Ranch, 280 Campbell Ranch Run, Geneva. General admission $5, Show car entry $20. Show car tickets includes 2 guest tickets & 1 raffle ticket. Activity tickets $1 for pony rides, petting zoo, hay rides, train rides, bounce houses, face painters & pumpkin patch. For info call 407-913-1160. Tickets info at www.horsepowerevents.com
Temple Israel Third Annual Book Fair & Corned Beef Sandwich Day
Sunday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Rd, Winter Springs. Any questions call 407-383-5380. For meal preorders go to
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/corned-beef-sandwich-day-10-26--2025
Fangtastic Fest
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 to 5 p.m., Jeff Triplett Community Center, 1211 S. Mellonville Ave., Sanford. Load up your little ghosts & goblins. Costume contest, carnival games, inflatables & sweet treats. For ages 12 & under. Sponsored by Ladies 327.
Genealogy Club
Sunday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Avenue, Sanford. Come learn about genealogy, from our experts and each other, in collaboration with the Sanford Genealogy Club. All experience levels are welcome. Registration is only required if attending through Microsoft Teams. The virtual link provided at registration and emailed one day before event. Library card required to register. Free. For adults and teens ages 15+. In-person and on Microsoft Teams. Call 407-665-1620 for more info.
GFWC Lake Mary Woman’s Club Fundraiser
Sunday, Oct. 26, 3 p.m., Ritz Theater, 201 Magnolia Ave., Sanford. Tribute to the King - Elvis Impersonator, featuring Ted Torres as Elvis. Tickets are $35-$40-$50 & can be purchased online or by calling the theater at 407-321-8111.
Parking Lot Party
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 5 to 8 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 100 Towne Center Blvd., Sanford. Ladies 327, Inc. hosts this free family-friendly event featuring a bounce house, face painter, henna artists, fishing prize pond, merchandise vendors, balloon twister, dessert food trucks, a DJ and special dinner options, for all ages.
Spooky Seminole County
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford. Bennett Lloyd of the Museum of Seminole County History shares ghost stories and fun facts about the spooky and mysterious happenings in Seminole County's past. For more info call 4007-665-1620.
Historic Bike Tour
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m. Travel back in time on two wheels during a nine-mile guided bike tour from DeBary Hall Historic Site to Lake Monroe Park and back to DeBary Hall Historic Site. Learn about the area’s history, including facts about the Native Americans who inhabited the region thousands of years ago to the development of Gemini Springs Park. Participants must bring a bicycle and helmet. Sunscreen and bottled water are recommended. Children over 12 are welcome if accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required; call 386-668-3840.
Halloween at Cranes Roost Park
Thursday, Oct. 30, 5 to 9 p.m. Halloween at Cranes Roost Park is back for a night of frights & delights. Families can enjoy a safe alternative to trick-or-treating with candy stations circling the lake. Kids can strut their stuff in the costume contest, play festive games & dive into spooky activities. The park will be buzzing with energy, laughter & plenty of treats to go around. Food and drinks are available for purchase & admission is free. Don’t miss one of the community’s favorite fall traditions.
For more info call 407-571-8185.
Spooky Safari
Thursday, Oct. 30, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Econ River Wilderness Area in Oviedo. Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky night hike in the woods. Search for creepy creatures like spiders, bats, snakes & more. You may want to bring a flashlight. Ages 7+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. - Free Program - no pre-registration required. Questions? Call 407-665-2211.
