Adult trick-or-treating, cemetery tour, a costume run, and more

Spooky season is in full swing this weekend for Halloween. Plus, there are plenty of other events, including live music, high school football and a Beauty Brunch. Get out and celebrate this weekend. 

Thursday 

Enjoy a beer pairing dinner from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Marlow’s Tavern, 352 Mike Roberto Way, in Oviedo. This dinner will feature four courses and costs $80. Learn more. 

Dress in your best costume for the Irish 3.1 Run Club’s annual Halloween Costume Run at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at Irish 31, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road. Gift cards that range from $20-$50 will be given out as prizes to participants for best costumes in a variety of spooky categories. Learn more.

Enjoy a plethora of food at the City of Oviedo’s Food Truck Thursday  from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, in Oviedo. The participating food trucks include 503 Latin Fusion, Amish Pretzel Shop and Rosario’s Kitchen.

Enjoy a variety of premium tequila to sample at the Luxury Tequila Tasting from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at The Factory Bar at The Food Factory Foodie Collective, 888 City Walk Lane in Oviedo. Tickets cost $45. Learn more. 

Beep Beep! Jeep owners are invited to be a part of Food Truck Thursday Jeep-O-Ween from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane, in Oviedo. Jeep owners should decorate their vehicles with Halloween decorations and prepare to participate in a Trunk-or-Treat. Learn more.

Friday

Watch a screening of “Dawn of the Dead” for its 45th anniversary. The first showing starts at 6:50 p.m. and the last showing starts at 9:50 p.m. Friday-Thursday, Oct. 27-Nov 2 at Regal Oviedo Mall, 1500 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

Dance the night away at the Oviedo Optimist Club’s monthly Sunshine Dance from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Oviedo YMCA, 7900 Red Bug Lake Road. The dance, for folks with disabilities and their families, will have music and food and costs $2 to attend. Learn more. 

Listen to live music by Reed Folley from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Oviedo Brewing Company. Reed is a country singer and songwriter who has performed at Minor League baseball stadiums, NASCAR speedways and has opened for country artist Jason Aldean. Learn more. 

Get spooky all night long at the Nightmare at Culture Halloween Party starting at 7 p.m. Friday Oct. 27 at Kava Culture Winter Springs, 1174 Tree Swallow Drive. Party goers can buy specialty shots and drinks, play Halloween trivia and solve a spooky murder mystery. Learn more.

Participate in “adult trick or treating” at Sip or Treat from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Walk throughout the mall with a drink, wear costumes, take spooky pictures and more! Photo ID is required at check-in for attendees 21 or older to receive a wristband for beer or wine. Nonalcoholic options will be available. Learn more. 

Come out to support Winter Springs and Oviedo High School varsity football teams at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Oviedo High School, 601 King St. in Oviedo. General admission costs $9. Learn more. 

Watch Hagerty High School’s varsity football team take on Spruce Creek at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 at Hagerty High School,3225 Lockwood Blvd. in Oviedo. General admission costs $9. Learn more. 

Saturday

Get in your steps at the Central Florida Freethought Community hike at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 along The Florida Trail, starting at the Barr Street Trailhead, 951 Barr St., in Oviedo. The 2.5-hour, 6-mile hike will loop from Barr Street to the Flagler Trailhead and back. Participants are asked to arrive at 7:45 a.m. Admission to the Little Big Econ State Forest costs $1.99. Learn more. 

Get into the fall spirit at the Harvest Festival and Community Garden Day from 9-12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at First United Methodist Church of Oviedo, 275 King St. There will be games and crafts for people of all ages. Learn more.

Registered Democrats are invited to attend the East Seminole Democratic Club meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday Oct. 28 at the Oviedo Library, 310 N. Division St. This meeting will allow Democrats a group discussion in a safe environment. Learn more.  

Enjoy some fall outdoor spooky fun at a Trunk-or-Treat event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Learning Experience, 1087 Wellness Way, in Oviedo. There will be a petting zoo and their mascot, Bubbles the elephant. Learn more. 

Pet zoo animals and enjoy fall festivities at a Fall Festival and Trunk-or-Treat event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Young Innovators Academy, 1288 Sanctuary Drive in Oviedo. Attendees are encouraged to bring the whole family. Learn more.  

HCA Florida Healthcare is hosting its Crush the Crisis prescription-drug-take-back day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Oviedo Medical Center, 8300 Red Bug Lake Road. The event aims to raise awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and the importance of safe and proper disposal of unused or expired medication. Learn more. 

Enjoy fall festivities at the City of Winter Springs’ Hometown Harvest from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive. Residents will compete in the Winter Springs Got Talent competition for a chance to win $500. There will be free hayrides, bounce houses and fall activities. Food trucks will include Gran Arepa, The Knot, Jess’ Lemonade and more. Learn more.

Participate in market crafts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Winter Springs VFW Post 5405, 420 N. Edgemon Ave. Enjoy vendors and food trucks. Learn more. 

Create art with clay at the Family Clay Party from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at Songbirds Music, Art and Dance Center, 181 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. The cost to attend is $20 and includes supplies. Learn more.

Bring the family to Trunk-or-Treat from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at River Run Church, 141 River Run Point in Chuluota. Attendees can enjoy hay rides, food trucks and bounce houses. Learn more.

Celebrate Halloween at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Halloween Party from 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at VFW Post 5405, 420 N. Edgemon Ave., in Winter Springs. There will be a costume contest with prizes. Learn more. 

Sunday

Deck out your cars with Halloween decorations for CrossLife Trunk-or-Treat at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at CrossLife Church, 45 W. Broadway St., in Oviedo. There will be goodies passed out and a chili competition. Spaces are limited so attendees must RSVP. Learn more. 

Bring your bestie to a Beauty Brunch from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Our Suite Village, 1750 W. Broadway St., Unit 112, in Oviedo. Enjoy a makeup activity station, catered brunch, and mimosa bar. Admission costs $100. Learn more. 

Come out to The Rising 2023 Twilight Tour and take a cemetery tour to learn about Oviedo’s founders at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at the Oviedo Cemetery, 15 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. This event is free but donations of $3 are appreciated. This event is open to all ages and attendees are asked to bring a flashlight. Learn more. 

Pair your favorite running sneakers with a spooky costume for the Monster Dash 5K at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. This race is open to all ages. Participation costs $25. Learn more.

Music lovers can listen to local musician Chuck Kleinknecht cover rock, country and folk music from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive, in Winter Springs. Attendees must RSVP. Learn more. 

Future Events

The Winter Springs City Commission will hold a special public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 at Winter Springs City Hall, 1126 E. State Road 434. Find the agenda here. Learn more.

The City of Oviedo will be holding early voting ahead of the Nov. 7 election from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Oviedo City Hall, 400 Alexandria Blvd. Learn more.

Sip on craft beer and spend time with your furry friend! The City of Oviedo is hosting Bark and Brew from 3-9 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4 at Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Immerse yourself in the fall season with activities at Solid Rock Church’s Fall Fest from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Round Lake Park, 891 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. There will be a pie-eating contest, three-legged race and music. Learn more.

Teens can take a self defense class at the Teen Wellness Expo at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at RiseNGrind Oviedo’s Boutique Fitness, 379 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about mental health, nutrition, watch a boxing demo and more. Learn more.   

Regular Events

Take part in four rounds of live pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Questions cover topics such as history, geography, pop music, TV shows, science, nature, movie stars and space travel. Prizes are given every week, and a raffle takes place the last Monday of every month. Enjoy happy hour before and after trivia.

The above pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor also takes place from 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday at Gators Dockside, 167 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Prizes are given every week, and a raffle takes place the last Wednesday of every month. Enjoy all you can eat boneless wings special on Wednesday.    

Foster healthy living habits and youth development with Homeschool Physical Education for kids ages 5-17 from 3-4 p.m. every Monday through until Nov. 27 at the YMCA Family Center, 7900 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. One month of classes costs $25 for YMCA members and $50 for non-members. Participants must bring closed-toe shoes. Learn more.

District Eat and Play’s Kids Bowl Free program happens every weekday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 31 at 1395 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Shoe rental is included. Learn more. 

Dementia-Friendly Dining is every Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 701 E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs; every Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. at the Town House Restaurant, 139 N. Central Ave. in Oviedo and every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. at Pepe’s Cantina, 3100 Alafaya Trail. in Oviedo. Families and friends may bring their loved ones who are living with dementia to a friendly, safe, and enjoyable meal. Learn more.

Run through Oviedo’s historic downtown every Tuesday night with Oviedo Run Club. Most folks who attend this casual, social run start the run just before 6 p.m. Participants start in the parking lot of Oviedo’s Historic Celery Pre-cooler, located at 159 N. Central Ave. and run the distance of their choice along the Cross Seminole Trail. New members get a free T-shirt. Learn more. 

Join Oviedo Brewing Run Club’s Tuesday night run from 6:30-10 p.m. at 1280 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Participants gather at the front of Oviedo Brewing Company every Tuesday evening and start the run at 6:30 p.m.

Adventure Cycling offers two night bicycle rides a week. Enjoy a No Rider Left Behind ride for the whole family from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Learn more. 

Get a more intense workout at the Throwdown ride, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday. Learn more. Both start at 1491 E. State Road 434, Suite 110, in Winter Springs. 

Come on out to boozy bingo from 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday at Bonfires Kitchen, 1340 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Enjoy games and sing-a-longs. Learn more.

Enjoy yoga outdoors at 9 a.m. every Wednesday at Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center, 1601 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. The drop-in cost is $10 per person. Learn more.  

Sing your heart out at Open Mic Nite every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Enjoy drink specials, food options and live music. Learn more.

Enjoy live traditional Irish music sessions every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Irish 31 Oviedo, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Learn the art of improv comedy from 6-7 p.m. for teens and from 7-8 p.m. for adults every Wednesday at Penguin Point Productions, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Classes are $25 a session billed in four-week increments of $100. Learn more. 

Join the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post every Thursday for their Burger Night event from 5-7 p.m. at the Winter Springs VFW Post 5405, 420 N. Edgemon Ave. Learn more.

The Irish 3.1 Run Club meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Irish 31, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Enjoy Trivia Night every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Bonfires Kitchen, 1340 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Enjoy Free Bingo Night at District Eat and Play Oviedo every Friday night from 6-7 p.m. at 1395 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

Get ready to cycle with a Breakfast Ride every Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at Adventure Cycling, 1491 E. State Road 434 Suite 110 in Winter Springs. Ride either 8 or 20 miles and enjoy a potluck-style breakfast afterward at this free event. Learn more. 

Be a bookworm with Storytime at B. Dalton Bookseller at 1 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Kids can enjoy snacks and activities while improving their literary skills. Learn more.  Think and Drink Trivia Night is every Sunday from 8-10 p.m. at Kava Culture Kava Bar, 1174 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Enjoy drink specials and a weekly changing trivia theme. Learn more.

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