Though it is not sweater weather, Florida Fall has its own unique and enjoyable Fall festivities. Check them out.
Mick Farms Hometown Harvest (4261 Canoe Creek Road) is this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 12 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event features a vintage fair atmosphere and features an apple pie contest, face painting, food trucks, vendors, live band and you pick pumpkins. Advance online purchases are $10 per person and $15 at the door. To purchase tickets, go to www.bit.ly/4nT9Sdi. For more information, go to www.mickfarmsmarket.com.
Hastings Ranch and Farm (1550 Dolphin Drive) will be hosting a farm festival for 4 weekends this year beginning Saturday, Oct. 11. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, there are still some spots remaining. To sign up, go to www. Hastingsranchandfarm.com.
The annual Partin Ranch Corn Maze (5601 N. Canoe Creek Road, Kenansville) is set to open this weekend. The dates are Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 24-26 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Special activities include Breast Cancer Awareness (wear a pink clothing item Oct. 19 and receive $1 off admission), a canned good drive (donate one non-perishable food item Oct. 25-26 and receive $1 off admission), and Trick or Treating Day (kids in costume ages 3-12 get in free Oct. 26). Tickets $15 for ages 3 and up.
The Legend of Peghorn is calling you! Trail of Terror— The Legend of Peghorn is ready to have you face your fears at (Peghorn Nature Park). The nights of fright are Oct. 11, 1718 and 24-25. Tickets are $15 in advance (advance tickets must be purchased by 5 p.m.) and $20 at the gate. Purchase tickets at https://webtrac.stcloudfl. gov/webtrac/web/search. html?module=PST.
Registration for the 20252026 Ron Riley Youth Basketball Winter League opens Friday, Oct. 10. The fee is $90 per child for city residents and $115 per child for non-residents. The League is for boys and girls ages 9-17 (Coed 5-8). To view full details on practice start dates, schedules and league dates, go to https://www.stcloudfl.gov/1517/Youth-Athletic-Programs. To register online go to https://webtrac.stcloudfl.gov/webtrac/web/splash.html, and for more information, call 407957-7243.
The next St. Cloud Main Street’s Breakfast with the Pros takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. at the VFW Hall Post 3227 (915 New York Ave.) There will be a free breakfast for the first 30 in attendance. Topic this month is Why Pivots are Essential. Guest speakers will be Maria Cevallos, MBA— Consultant, Florida SBDC at the University of Florida, and Rafael E.M. Pratts, EDFP, CGBP—Business Consultant/ International Trade Specialist, Florida SBDC at UCF, Office of Partnership & Innovation. RSVP at https://bit.ly/4o0Zx3f.
Mark your calendars for Hometown Harvest on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 12-4 p.m. at Sunbridge Base Camp, 6197 Cyrills Dr. Sponsored by Sunbridge and Orlando Health, this event is free and open to the public. There will be live country music, tractor pull, hayrides to Pioneer Park, pumpkin decorating, a petting zoo, food trucks, photo-ops and more.
The Awakening at the Creek runs 6-11 p.m. every weekend in October (Friday and Saturday, haunts start at 8) through Oct. 25 at 6820 Chad Jason Road. Dare to travel two haunted trails. Enjoy spooky snacks and drinks, a pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting, live music and more. The Awakening at The Creek is a haunted trail experience featuring immersive horror elements and spine-chilling scares. Perfect for thrill-seekers looking for a night of eerie fun.
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.
