Hopkins Heroes Third Annual Trunk or Treat presented by the City of St. Cloud takes place on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Hopkins Park. Kids can collect candy from decorated trunks, enjoy live music and have a chance to win prizes. Bring something to collect your candy! For more information, call 407-957-7293.
A Kids Halloween Party on the Old Florida River Boat takes place on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 203:30 p.m. Bring your little ghouls and goblins aboard for this fun-filled afternoon. Costumes are encouraged, there will be Halloween games with prizes, candy and some spooky fun on the water. To reserve your spot, visit www.oldfloridariverboatcompany.com.
The community of Harmony will hold a Halloween Market on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harmony Town Square. There will be a DJ, games, costume contest and trick or treating at each booth. Vendor booths include fresh produce, fall items, spices, plants, candles, jewelry, sourdough goods, crafts, body care, baked goods, clothing, dog items, nutrition, customized items, food trucks and more. For information, email jenniferabrahamson76@gmail.com.
The First United Methodist Church St. Cloud, 1000 Ohio Ave., will host a Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 6:30-8 p.m. There will be games, a bounce house, food, face painting and of course the trunks with candy. Dress in costume and enjoy. Join in if you dare at the St. Cloud Library on Friday, Oct. 31 from 6:30-8 p.m. for the fun Spooky Spectacular: Boos & Ghouls Night. Celebrate Halloween with a family friendly night. Come in costume and enjoy the tricks and treats of this special event.
The next Downtown Monthly Market takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 5-9 p.m. Shop local merchants, popup vendors and artisans during this nighttime event. Live music is on tap. A neat twist to the Fall Market is monthly themes. Vendors are encouraged to dress in theme.
Also on Wednesday, Oct. 29 is the next chilling event of the season. The Historic and Ghost Tours begin that day presented by St. Cloud Main Street. The Historic Walking Tour begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Historic Ghost Tour begins at 8 p.m. Sign-up at https://bit. ly/tours2526.
The Hunter Arms Hotel (1029 New York Ave.) will host a Fall Pop-Up Market on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors are needed. Whether you’re just starting out or established, the pop-up market is looking for artisans, crafters, food and beverage, plant sellers, boutique vendors and more. To apply, email info@Hunterarmshotel.com or call 407-891-9855.
AMVET St. Cloud Monthly Market Community Yard Sale, Crafts and Farmers Market takes place on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4310 Deer Run Road. There will be a bounce house, a remote control construction zone food truck, corn hole and a beer tiki hut.
The next National Prescription Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a safe way of disposing of unused, expired medication. Sites in the St. Cloud area are the St. Cloud Police Department and Keys Foods (2401 13th St.)
Give your pumpkins a purpose! Give your pumpkins a second life—Osceola County’s office of Sustainability invites you to take part in Pumpkins with a Purpose, a seasonal recyclable program that turs pumpkins and fall gords into composts. All pumpkins and gords may be donated that are free of paint, glitter or other decorations. The dropoff locations are the Veterans Memorial St. Cloud Library and Osceola County Fleet Services (3860 Old Canoe Creek Road). Pumpkins with a Purpose runs from Wednesday, Oct. 29 to Monday, Nov. 10.
