Partin Ranch Corn Maze, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary will be held from Saturday, Oct. 10th to Sunday, Nov. 1st (weekends only) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy hayrides, pick the perfect pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, zip line, craft and food vendors. The Partin Ranch is located at 5601 N. Canoe Creek Rd. in Kenansville.
Craft vendors are wanted. Craft vendors with high quality and homemade products, especially those with wooden items, quilts, holiday themed products, candles and homemade goodies are especially invited. Apply through the link, https://partinranchcornmaze.com/vendors#form.
Hastings Ranch’s annual farm festival takes place every weekend beginning Saturday, Oct. 10th to Sunday, Oct. 25th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1550 Dolphin Dr. Celebrate Fall with games, entertainment and food at this Fall festival. Admission is $15 and includes hayrides, a butterfly exhibit, cornhole and putt-putt games, sunflower garden, jump pad, barrel train, tricycle races and live music.
The City of St. Cloud presents Community Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 13th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center, 3101 17th St. This free event will feature resources in health and wellness, education, housing and assistance, employment and workforce, family and youth services and financial resources. There will be local organizations, programs and services all in one place.
R.I.S.E. Up Osceola: READ Bus will be at the Library on Thursday, Oct. 8th at the St. Cloud Library. This Osceola School District’s Special Programs Department is bringing their READ Bus, a renovated yellow school bus with an interior that resembles a mini pre-K classroom that will be onsite. The age group is children ages 3 to 4. There will be 2 times for this event – 9:15 a.m. to 12 noon.
Immerse yourself in a murder mystery game on Thursday, Oct. 8th from 1:30 to 4 p.m. The session, Unsolved Case Files, allows you to solve the case and identify the criminal! Registration is required. To register, call 407-742-8888.
Sewing in the Cloud takes place on Friday, Oct. 9th from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join other enthusiasts to complete your projects from home.
E.S.O.L. for Beginners takes place on Friday, Oct. 9th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This class allows non-speakers to become familiar with the English language.
E.S.O.L. Conversation Hour instructed by Dr. Uma Bhatia takes place on Friday, Oct. 9th from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Florida Author Fest takes place on Saturday, Oct. 10th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Engage with creativity and accomplished authors at the Library. Meet with local best-selling authors, purchase books and get them signed!
Spooky Spectacular: Monster Cove happens on Saturday, Oct. 10th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pack your flip flops and your favorite costume – spend the evening at the Library’s Spooky Beach Resort.
Baby and Me takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 13th from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Hug your little ones while sharing this special first-time experience. This is for children from birth to 18 months. This program introduces books with playtime and repetitive music.
Nutrition and Healthy Cooking takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 13th from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Nutrition experts teach how to shop smarter using nutritional information to make healthier choices. Presented by Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, a new topic is discussed at each meeting.
Digital Explorers: Keyboard Skills takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 13th from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Build confidence in using a computer and practice every-day skills. If you have a laptop or tablet, bring it along. A limited number of devices will be available.
Rebuild Yourself is an empowerment and wellness session for teens that takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 13th from 3 to 5 p.m. This weekly gathering is designed to promote mental wellness and personal growth, presented by Rebuild Yourself Inc.
Rhythm, Rhyme & Storytime takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 10 to 10:30 a.m. This program is for children ages 0 to 5. Sing, swing and sway through this program dedicated to music and movement.
File Management Basics takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Learn how to manage your digital content by organizing files into folders.
Loco for Libros happens on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Explore music, stories and rhymes in this bilingual story time for children ages 0 to 5. Sing, dance and move through interactive activities that encourages your child to learn new words and practice listening.
STEAMworks takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 14th from 5 to 5:45 p.m. School aged children can use their imagination, creativity and learning skills with a variety of activities.
All Library programs are free and open to the public.
The St. Cloud Library is located at 810 13th St.
Vendor applications are now being accepted for the Narcoossee Market at the Family Farm locate at 4999 Disston Dr. The Market is held every Sunday beginning Sunday, Oct. 25th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This outdoor event is looking for vendors with a 10 x 10 tent only, especially: produce, fresh baked goods, specialty foods, coffee and specialty drinks, makers and artisans, pet products, wellness and safe care and unique local business. This Market will feature live music, kids’ story time, crafts and other activities. To apply, go to https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=56516.
Save the date! Toddler Boo Bash takes place on Thursday, Oct. 29th from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the St. Cloud Civic Center. The cost is $10 per child with advance registration, $15 per child on the date of the event. This event is for children ages 2 to 4 and features a morning of games, crafts and fun. Dress in costume and have fun.
The City of St. Cloud’s Soldier City Market takes place on Saturday, Oct. 10th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon (second and fourth Saturday of every month) at Veterans Park, 1201 13th St. This free event features local vendors, live entertainment and Veteran’s resources.
The St. Cloud Veterans Day Parade, hosted by the St. Cloud Veterans Council takes place on Saturday, Nov. 7th at 10 a.m. This year, the VFW’s St. Cloud Veterans Day Ruck kicks off the parade, with proceeds from Ruck registration supporting local Veterans.
If you would like to participate in this parade, go to https://form.jotform.com/262653882019161.
If you have any St. Cloud news or information that you would like to share, call Lisa Goldmacher at 407-319-9700 or email lcgoldmacher@yahoo.com.
