The St. Cloud Police Department presents National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 4-7 p.m. at Lakefront Park. This free event features an evening of games & activities, safety presentations, live DJ, food trucks, touch a truck displays and more.
National Night Out is an annual community campaign that promotes Police-Community partnership and neighborhood camaraderie.
The Partin Ranch Corn Maze, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary will be held from Saturday, Oct. 10 to Sunday, Nov. 1 on the 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. Admission is $15, kids 2 and under are free. The Partin Ranch is located at 5601 N. Canoe Creek Road 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 at https://partinranchcornmaze.com/vendors#form.
Hastings Ranch’s annual farm festival takes place every weekend Oct. 10-25 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.
Trail of Terror – Sweet Dreams are Made of Screams takes place at Peghorn Nature Park, 2101 Peghorn Way. This is the 16th year that the Trail of Terror has challenged brave souls to make it through the darkness. This is its sweet 16! Festivities take a sinister turn as you try to escape the celebration. Trail of Terror is held every Friday and Saturday from Friday, Oct. 9 to Saturday, Oct. 24 from 8-11 p.m. on all days. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Purchase tickets at www.bit.ly/3TrBlZR.
Get into the Fall spirit! Enter the Literary Pumpkin decorating contest from Oct. 1-10 at the St. Cloud Library. Decorate your pumpkin using paint, gems, paper, fabric or other craft materials (carved pumpkins are not accepted). Drop off your pumpkin and complete the entry form. Voting will take place Oct. 11-21. The winning pumpkin’s maker will win a $25 Just A Glazin gift card.
The City of St. Cloud presents Community Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the St. Cloud Community Center. 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. Osceola Community Health Services will also be onsite with a mobile health unit, providing free glucose, vision and dental screenings.
Registration is strongly encouraged. Register at www.bit.ly/4z0hqAu.
Vendor applications are now being accepted for the Narcoossee Market at the Family Farm located at 4999 Disston Dr. The Market is held every Sunday beginning Sunday, Oct. 25 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 2-4 and features a morning of games, crafts and fun. Dress in costume and have fun.
