Early voting, a dog costume contest and Halloween parties galore

The clock is ticking but there’s still plenty of time for early voting, plus a scary amount of Halloween events coming up in the next seven days.

Thursday 

Early voting for the general election is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Nov. 3. Voters can use any of the seven Seminole County polling locations, which can be found here.

Grant Chapel AME Church is offering free rides to voting locations for anyone in need during early voting, which is from Monday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3 and on Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Those in need should call or text 407-923-6301 or 321-377-2934 and leave a message with their name, number and the day they need a ride.

Oviedo Mall’s third Annual Sip or Treat: Zombiefest is happening this week. Sip a drink as you shop and stroll your way through the Zombiefest from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. The event will have food, wine, photo ops and prizes. Learn more. 

Dress up your puppers and head to the Oviedo Chick-fil-A for their annual Drive-Thru Dog Costume Contest from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at 32 E. Mitchell Hammock Road. Each dog will receive a free bandana and a Chick-fil-A pup cup. Pup photos will be posted to Facebook and there will be prizes for first and second place. Learn more.

Enjoy Halloween and the arts with a Pumpkin and Canvas Pouring event from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Calliope Street, 1650 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Tickets range from $35-$45. Learn more. 

Put on your coolest socks and run over to Irish 31 Run Club for “Soxy Feet and Front Running” sports pop up, starting at 6 p.m. (the run starts at 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, Oct. 24 at 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road, Suite 1501, in Oviedo. Enjoy an evening full of fitness, fun and fellowship with refreshments and raffles. Learn more. 

Enjoy a drink and dance the night away with live music from Lala & DJK at Oviedo Rock & Brews Latin Night, starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road. Learn more. 

Enjoy a party with University of Central Florida students and celebrate homecoming week with an NLE Choppa concert. It starts at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at 12777 Gemini Blvd N. in Orlando. Tickets cost $25. Learn more. 

Friday 

Continue the Halloween festivities with StarChild Academy’s trunk or treat event, transforming their parking lot into a Halloween gathering with decorated cars and lots of candy, from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 at 961 Eastbridge Drive in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Cheer on the hometown volleyball team as UCF Knights Women’s Volleyball team take on University of Houston Cougars. The game starts at 7 p.m. on Friday Oct. 25 at The Venue at UCF, 12793 Gemini Blvd N. in Orlando. Tickets cost $15. Learn more. 

Saturday 

Ride around in CycleNuts Selfie Cycling Tour’s smart-guided cycle tour along the Cross Seminole and Cady Way trails. The tour can take place at any time on Saturday, Oct. 26, but starts at Friendship Park, 200 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. tickets can be bought via Eventbrite and cost $22. Learn more. 

Take in the fall weather at Young Innovators Academy Annual Fall Fun Festival, full of activities for children, including trunk or treat, a bounce house, a petting zoo and train rides. It’s happening from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1288 Sanctuary Drive in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Posh Rock Tennis Foundation is hosting an Adaptive Sports and Spooky Field Day from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Red Bug Lake Park, 3600 Red Bug Lake Road. The event is free for children and their families and there will be vendors, giveaways, and a show from the Orlando Magic Dreamers. Registration before the event is requested. Learn more. 

Dance with Pamela from Dallas as you partake in an intensive ‘Urban Kiz’ program, in an attempt to elevate your dance moves, by diving into technique, footwork and connection. After the dance class there will be a ‘Urban Kiz’ dance competition along with social dancing from 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 to 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at Art and Movement, 1500 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Tickets range in price. Learn more. 

Go for aces as you enjoy  Oviedo Bowling Center’s second annual trunk or treat at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. The event have face painting, Halloween cartoons, costumes and glow bowling. Learn more. 

Game the night away with Cafe au Lait: Butler & Maid Cafe as they host Animeween from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at 1660 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. There will be drinks, food and a photo booth. Learn more. 

Take part in a celebration for LGBTQIA+ artists and all things horror and Halloween at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at Imagine Performing Arts Center, 1220 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. The event is for folks ages 18 years or older and tickets cost $30 at the door. Learn more. 

Sunday

Run to the Oviedo Mall this Sunday to take part in the second annual Monster Dash 5k at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Registration costs $15. Learn more. 

Create a masterpiece of your fur friend with a Paint your Pet’s Portrait event, happening from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at Calliope Street, 1650 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Come for a scare at Gob-O-Ween, happening from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at Oviedo Brewing Company, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Goblin Market’s Discount Art Mart will have a DJ and raffle prizes, along with a costume contest. Learn more. 

Bring the family for trick-or-treating at University Carillon from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at 1396 Campus View Court in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Join CrossLife Church as they host their annual Trunk or Treat starting at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at 45 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. There will be interactive trunks, candy, treats, food trucks, a chili cook off and giveaways. Learn more.

Meet Oviedo’s founders through the historical storytelling of the Oviedo Cemetery Tour from 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at Oviedo Cemetery, 15 W. Broadway St. Tickets are free but a $3 donation is suggested. Learn more.

Future Events 

Grab a chicken sandwich and take part in Chick-fil-A’s annual Trunk or Treat from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 at 32 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. The event will feature trunks from Oviedo Police Department and Oviedo Fire Department. Rumor has it that the Chick-fil-A cow may even be there. Learn more. 

Get all dressed up and go to Rock and Brews Oviedo to listen to spooky tunes, have scary-themed food and drinks and compete in a Halloween costume contest. It’s happening from 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 7131 Red Bug Lake Road. Learn more.

The night before Halloween, grab your kids and take them to the annual Kid Crew Mall-O-Ween Trick or Treat event for all kids, ages 12 and younger, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Oviedo Mall, 1600 Oviedo Mall Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Take part in YMCA’s Fall Fest from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at 7900 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Take part in loads of family activities from pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, giveaways, games and more. Learn more. 

Walk through Seminole County’s natural side with knowledgeable guides through the ecosystems that call Oviedo home. The fall foraging hike is from 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Econ River Wilderness Area, 3795 Old Lockwood Road in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Let your pups mingle and enjoy a beer at the City of Oviedo’s Bark and Brew, a canine and craft beer festival with craft beer sampling, pet vendors, food trucks, live music and more, from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at 299 Center Lake Lane. Learn more.

Regular Events

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.

Mondays

Enjoy “Mingle Mondays” with varied activities every Monday from 10 a.m.-noon at Palm Medical Centers, 220 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Anyone aged 65 and older can participate in a different activity every week, such as rock painting, charades, bingo, trivia and more. Learn more.

Put your strategy to the test and play some casual games of Chess with people of all ages from 6-8:45 p.m., every Monday at the Oviedo mall food court. 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more. 

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 on the last Monday of every month. Enjoy happy hour before and after trivia. Learn more.

Play trivia from 7-9 p.m. on Mondays at The Food Factory Oviedo, 888 City Walk Lane. Trivia is hosted by MissingLink Entertainment. Learn more. 

Take part in twice-a-week yoga sessions at 9 a.m. every Monday and 3 p.m. every Thursday at Oviedo Woman’s Club, 414 King St. Learn more. 

Tuesdays

Take a yoga class every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. with Don Cross at the Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main St. in Geneva. The class meets in the Lake Jessup Room. Text Don at 407-415-3809 for more information. 

Take a 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 the Historic Celery Precooler, 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. 

Practice calming yin meditation on Tuesdays from 6-7:15 p.m. at Our Suite Village, 1750 W. Broadway St., Suite 112, in Oviedo. The first class is $5 and regular classes are $15. Text Cathy at 786-520-6736 to reserve a spot and learn more.

Wednesdays 

Join The Geneva Village Homemakers at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Geneva Community Center, 161 First St. in Geneva. The all-age group has a book club, a cards and games club, and a dinner club. Learn more or call 407-349-0040.

Make unique greeting cards during card classes from 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday at BeauQCreations, 1327 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. 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. Learn more.

Experience community acupuncture on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Zen Space Wellness, 1945 W. County Road 419, Suite 1111, in Oviedo. Prices range from $25-50. Pay what you can afford for 30-60 minutes. Call Melanie at 407-488-8830 to schedule an appointment and learn more. 

Test your skills at a weekly chess meetup with Seminole County Chess from 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday at the Oviedo Mall Food Court, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

Pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor takes place from 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday at Gator’s 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 an all-you-can-eat boneless wings special on Wednesday. Learn more. 

Thursdays

Get an intense workout at Adventure Cycling’s Throwdown ride from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday. Learn more. It starts at 1491 E. State Road 434, Suite 110, in Winter Springs.

Join local veterans every Thursday for a Burger Night event from 5-7 p.m. at the Winter Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars 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.

Attend Oviedo Jeep Club’s monthly meetup from 6-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at varying locations. Mingle with other Jeep owners while enjoying food and drinks. Learn more.

Play trivia from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at Oviedo Oyster House, 1340 Alafaya Trail. Learn more. 

Race your radio controlled car at a Seven Tails Circuit event at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Oviedo Mall, hosted by the Orlando Mini Z Club. The event invites folks to come “test, tune and race.” Learn more. 

Fridays 

Join the “Fabulous Fridays” tea party every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at Palm Medical Centers, 220 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Anyone aged 65 and older can play games while enjoying music, pastries and tea. 

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.

Test your knowledge and have the chance to win a prize at a trivia night from 7-10 p.m. every Friday at Tijuana Flats Oviedo, 1016 Lockwood Blvd. Learn more.

Saturdays 

Calling all service industry workers, grab your family and friends and head to Oviedo Oyster House for a chance to get $25 off your bill. Enjoy a night of music and food with your guests. From 10 p.m. to close, every Saturday at 1340 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765. Learn more. 

Attend karaoke night at Oviedo Oyster House at 9 p.m. every Saturday at 1340 Alafaya Trail. 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.

Sundays 

Attend breakfast by the river every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at Barr Trail, 851 Barr St. in Oviedo. This is a family-and-dog-friendly event that offers fruit, tea and more. Learn more.

Get up on stage and share your talent for open mic night from 8 p.m. to midnight every Sunday at Muldoon’s Saloon, 7439 Aloma Ave. in Winter Park. Learn more.

Bring your differently abled child to Special Needs Open Gym from 2-3 p.m. monthly on Sundays at United Gymnastics Academy Oviedo, 542 S. Econ Circle. The cost is $5. Learn more. 

The Museum of Geneva History is open from 2-4 p.m. every second and fourth Sunday at 165 First St. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Find local archaeological finds, pioneer crafts, family records and Civil War information. Learn more by calling 407-349-5697.