Oktoberfest
Thursday, Sept. 26, 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, 5 to 9 p.m. & Saturday, Sept. 28, 4 to 9 p.m., Center Lake Park & Amphitheater, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. Entertainment by Orlando Trachtenverin & King Guys Oktoberfest Brass Band. Beer, dancing, German food, other food & drinks available for purchase. For info: cityofoviedo.net/events or call 407-971-5590.
Final Fridays from the Garden
Friday, Sept. 27, 12 to 1 p.m. In this monthly lunch and learn Zoom webinar, we'll talk about how to grow your own food in Florida and attract the right kind of wildlife. Free. Theme - Happy Houseplants. Pre-Registration required at https://www.facebook.com/UFIFASSeminoleCo
Day of Hope-Calvary
Friday, Sept. 27, 7 to 9 p.m., Cranes Roost/Uptown Altamonte. Experience a memorable evening filled with music, inspiring stories, free food & fun activities for children, all in both English & Spanish. Enjoy delicious hamburgers, empanadas & Brazilian meat skewers at no cost. Please note, one meal ticket per person will be provided & registration is required to receive your food ticket. Bring your family & friends for an uplifting evening that promises something special for everyone.
2024 Together in Teal Walk
Saturday, Sept. 28, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Cranes Roost, Altamonte. Together in TEAL invites community to join forces in our mission to save lives through the prevention and cure of ovarian cancer and to improve the quality of life for survivors and their caregivers. Walk with family and friends, and be part of our TEAL community to honor survivors & celebrate the memories of loved ones lost.
Tracks & Scat Hike
Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 to 11 a.m., Geneva Wilderness Area. Hike in search of nature’s clues. Discover how to identify wildlife sign and test your detective skills during this exploratory experience. End the hike at the nature center for an Open House event! Ages 7+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $5/person, Pre-registration required for all participants: recreation.seminolecountyfl.gov
Nature Center Open House & Native Plant Sale
Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 to noon, Ed & Imogene Yarborough Nature Center, Geneva. Nature Center & Cuplet Fern Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society Open House event. Meet-and-Greet with animal residents & explore the exhibits & displays. Enjoy plant-inspired crafts, guided hikes & a native plant sale. Call 407-665-2211 for more info. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Teen D&D Club
Tuesdays, Oct. 1 & 15, 5 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 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.
4-H Family Nights
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m., UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County Auditorium, 250 W. County Home Rd., Sanford. Join us on the first Tuesday once a month for fun, friends & learning. 4-H Family Nights focus on a different 4-H "project," or hobby each month. Open to ages 8-18 *(as of September 1, 2023); *Age 5-7 welcome with a parent/guardian accompaniment.. $5 per child. Registration required: Email [email protected]
National Night Out
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6 to 8 p.m., Center Lake Park & Amphitheater, 299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo. Evening of fun for the entire family, free food and drinks, face painting, a K9 Demo from our K9 Unit, patrol car finger painting, a live DJ, bounce houses, vendors and lots of police and fire vehicles. Talk to the officers.
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Pearlie Mae Ford Community Service Club of Sanford will host a “Breast Cancer Awareness Walk” at 8 am beginning in Fort Mellon Park, proceeding on sidewalks to Veterans Memorial Park and then back to Ft. Mellon Park’s pavilions. Educational vendors, survivor recognition & celebrations, speeches & more will be offered to guests.
Beer, Bacon and BBQ Festival
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2 to 7 p.m., Cranes Roost, Altamonte Springs. Love beer, bacon and BBQ? Then this is the festival for you. Come join us at Cranes Roost Park for craft beer, live music and amazing BBQ. Free. Food & drink tickets/wristbands are available for purchase.
Cars and Coffee
Sunday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Henry’s Depot, Sanford. Car Show.
Dulcimer Gathering
Sunday, Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main Street, Geneva. Try out a mountain dulcimers to see if you would like to learn or bring your own dulcimer & learn to play it. A dulcimer is one of the easiest instruments to learn to play. You do not have to read music. [email protected], 407-349-5697.
Geneva Village
Homemakers
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m., Geneva Community Center, 161 1st St., Geneva. Meet other women who live in Geneva, give service to our community, go on local trips & learn new skills, lunch after the meeting. All-age group has a Book Club, Cards & Games Club & Dinner Club. Working folks are welcome to join evening/weekend happenings. Call 407-349-0040.
Central Florida Spokes Game Day
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m., Heathrow Country Club. Central Florida Spokes - A Dynamic Women’s Group will be hosting Game Day to raise funds for our charities: Delicious luncheon, variety of games, Silent Auction, Bake Sale. $32 (cash or check only). Reserve your spot by noon Friday, Oct. 4 at [email protected] or call 407-474-1321.
Flying Needles
Wednesdays, 5 to 7:30 p.m., North Branch Library, 150 N. Palmetto Ave. Sanford. Free. For adults & Teens 15+. A place to knit, crochet, or do other needlework. Bring your own project, share tips & techniques, and learn from each other. Call 407-665-1620.
Altamonte Fit Club
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs. Instructors lead the group through a full-body workout, then complete the class with relaxing yoga stretches. All levels welcome & exercise modifications provided. Free. Ages 18 & up. Must register online & sign a waiver. Call 407-571-8183.
