Kickoff the holiday season right! A Kenansville Country Christmas takes place this Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kenansville Silver Spurs Arena (589 First Ave., Kenansville). Start your holiday shopping with lots of local vendors and a special guest—Santa! Food trucks will be onsite and raffle items. Bring a canned food item to help support the local Kenansville Pantry and get a free raffle ticket with your donation. Enjoy this seasonal day of family fun.
Hopkins Heroes is in the midst of its Thanksgiving Blessing Bag Food Drive which runs through now to Saturday, Nov. 15. This non-perishable food drive is for local children and families in need.
Holiday meal donations needed: canned corn, canned green beans, canned/packet gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, dessert packages and $15-$20 gift cards for ham/turkey.
Food for the break: canned meat, canned veggies, canned/cup dried fruit, beans, peanut butter and jelly, rice, pasta and sauce, granola bars, cereal, oatmeal, grits, shelf stable milk, nuts and snack bags.
Drop-off locations are: Nutrition Zone, 1100 Massachusetts Ave., Furniture One, 1750 E. Irlo Bronson Hwy. and Hopkins Park, 620 E. 17th St. For more information, contact Stephanie Gilbert at 407-709-7374.
Partake in another man’s treasure this weekend—the City of St. Cloud’s 2025 City-Wide Fall Garage Sale will be Nov. 14-16. During these dates, residents across the City can host garage sales at their properties without needing the usual permits.
Homeschoolers are invited to celebrate the season on Friday, Nov. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the City of St. Cloud’s Homeschool Harvest Fest at the St. Cloud Civic Center, 3001 17th St. Students will enjoy a meal together, watch “Free Birds” and spend time with friends for a fun, festive day. Each student should bring a dish, snack or treat to share. Classes are combined for this special event. The fee is $15 for City residents and $20 for non-City residents. Register online at https://webtrac.stcloudfl.gov. For more information, call 407- 957- 7243.
Turkey Trot Homeschool Addition happens on Friday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. Get ready to move! This fun-filled event for children aged 5-14 includes relays, games, food and excitement. Turkey Trot takes place at the St. Cloud Civic Center. The fee is $15 for City residents and $20 for non-City residents.
The City of St. Cloud presents Walk in the Stones— Outdoor Walking Museum on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free outdoor experience is at the Historical Mount Peace Cemetery, 755 E. 10th St. There will be guided tour beginning at 11 a.m. Discover and learn about the artifacts and relics of St. Cloud’s history. For more information, call 407-957-7243.
Empowered Aging: Health and Exercise Tips for Seniors takes place at the St. Cloud Library on Monday, Nov. 17 from11 a.m. to 12 noon. This class is designed to support well-being and fitness for older adults. There will be an emphasis on flexibility, balance and strength. This class is presented by Felicia Marable-Williams, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County. Comfortable clothing and sneakers are suggested.
The next Downtown Monthly Market takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 5-9 p.m. Usually hosted the last Wednesday of the month, the fall market season runs from September to December. This magically evening market is a community celebration— string lights twinkle and music fills the air.
