Hasting Ranch’s 8th Annual Farm Festival wraps up this weekend Oct. 26-27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Get lost in their corn maze and find your perfect pumpkin at the pumpkin patch, hop on a hay ride and kids can enjoy a barrel train ride and horse rides. There is live music all day, food and drink vendors and more to enjoy. This is the last weekend for the Partin Ranch Corn Maze Fall Festival (5601 N. Canoe Creek Road, Kenansville). The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition to the corn maze this fun filled day includes a barrel train, a kiddie zip line, ranch animals, hayrides and plenty of photo ops! There will be craft vendors on-site as well as food and beverage vendors. Admission is $15 (ages 3 and under are free).
So you say you need something festive to do Saturday?
Someone else’s junk could be your treasure. Check out Harmony’s Fall Yard Sale on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Put on your best costume, dress up your personal or company vehicle and join the City of St. Cloud’s Trunk or Treat at Hopkins Park, 620 E. 17th St. on Saturday, Oct. 26th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a great opportunity to advertise a business or upcoming event while giving out candy and prizes to the trunk or treaters.
Cross Roads Baptist Church (3797 Edsel Ave.) will hold Fall Festival 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be $2 pumpkin painting for the children along with other crafts, photo stations, free snacks and drinks, bounce house, games and more. There is free admission and variety of pumpkins to choose from for purchase. Proceeds go to feeding center for children. Get ready for a spooktacular event. Kissimmee Valley Feed, (215 13th St.) will host a notso- scary Halloween party on Saturdayfrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wear your best costume and compete for prizes. There will be pumpkin painting activities as well pup party—bring your furry friend in for treats and fun activities. For more information, call 407-957-4100.
Come trick or treat in Historic Downtown St. Cloud on Saturday from 4-7 p.m. Presented by the downtown St. Cloud businesses, the route will be along New York Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue and 11th Street. This family friendly event offers plenty of treats and is free to the community.
St. Cloud Community Church, 1717 13th St., presents Not-So-Scary Spooky Spectacular on Saturday from 6-9 p.m. for kids of all ages. There will be free games, candy, bounce houses, dunk tank, popcorn and drinks.
For some real Halloween frights, Trail of Terror: Ripped from the Silver Screen will be held at Peghorn Park Oct. 25-26 from 8-11 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.webtrac.stcloudfl.gov.
Trunk or Treat Community Event—HCA Florida Osceola East Emergency (4920 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy.) takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 29th from 6 to 11 p.m. This Trunk or Treat event features candy, games, costumes and visit from a fire truck.
The St. Cloud Library’s Spooky Spectacular happens on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6:30-8 p.m. Hear ghostly stories and participate in haunting activities at this family event that will give you the shivers. Come in costume for tricks and treats, free snow cones and popcorn.
Want to get a hands-on in depth look at the people, technology, vehicles and equipment that make up the St. Cloud Police Department? Applications are now being accepted for the Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy will run from Nov. 4-Dec. 16. For consideration, complete the application form at https://www.stcloudfl.gov/ FormsCenter/Police-18/2004SCPD- Citizens- Academy-Application-186. 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.
