COMEDY
Becky Robinson: 10 p.m.; Oct. 6-7; Orlando Improv Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive, Suite 2310 in Orlando; $32-$42; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com
Jimmy Dore: 7 p.m.; Oct. 8; Orlando Improv Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive, Suite 2310 in Orlando; $42-$62; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com
Jamie Lissow: 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 11; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive, Suite 2310 in Orlando; $32; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com
FOOD
First Friday Food Trucks: 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 6; Montrose Street in downtown Clermont; free
Live Music and Food: 6 p.m.; Oct. 6-7; Solita Tacos & Margaritas, 222 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando; free; 520-440-4916
Flamenco Fridays: Enjoy Spanish tapas and shareable pans of paella while flamenco dancers entertain. 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 6; Jaleo Disney Springs, 482 E. Buena Vista Drive in Orlando; free; jaleo.com
Cooking Demonstration: Join a demo with Chef Edwin and learn healthy recipes. 11 a.m.; Oct. 12; AdventHealth Clermont Health Park, 1919 State Highway 50 in Clermont; eventbrite.com
Taste of College Park: 6 p.m.; Oct. 12; Historic Dubsdread Ballroom, 549 W. Par St. in Orlando; bungalower.com
FESTIVALS & FAIRS
Club Lake Plantation Fall Festival: The event features a pumpkin patch, hayrides, mazes and play areas. 10 a.m.; Oct. 6-8; Club Lake Plantation, 3403 Rock Springs Road in Apopka; $16.95; 321-299-3794; Clublakeplantation.com
Collective Corner Local Pop-up Market: Noon; Oct. 7; Succulents Empire, 1700 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando; free; 321-613-8104; eventbrite.com
Getdown Downtown Street Party: 6 p.m.; Oct. 6; Maitland City Hall, 1776 Independence Lane in Maitland; free; 407-539-6223; itsmymaitland.com
Huge Halloween: 10 a.m.; Oct. 6-12; Fun Spot America, 5700 Fun Spot Way in Orlando; 407-363-3867; fun-spot.com
Southern Hill Farms Fall Festival: 11 a.m.; Oct. 6-8, Oct. 12; 16651 Schofield Road in Clermont; $21.95-$24.95; 407-986-5806; southernhillfarms.com
Jake’s Beer Festival: Featuring craft and specialty beers, chef-inspired food stations and live music. 6 p.m.; Oct. 6; Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, 6300 Hollywood Way in Orlando; eventbrite.com
Free Health Fair and Food Distribution: 10 a.m.; Oct. 7; 4400 N. Powers Drive in Orlando; free; eventbrite.com
Orange County Library System Centennial Citrus Ale Celebration and Book Fair: Noon; Oct. 7; Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, 1300 Alden Road in Orlando; bungalower.com
Oktoberfest: Enjoy German food and beer from German breweries. Noon; Oct. 7; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane in Casselberry; $5; 407-834-0574; orlandogermanclub.com
Oktoberfest Mount Dora: Enjoy German food, beer and music. 3 p.m.; Oct. 7; Donnelly Park, 138 E. Fifth Ave. in downtown Mount Dora; 352-383-2165; mountdora.com
Growing Bolder Day: Presented by the Senior Resource Alliance, the event promotes the importance of active lifestyle and social engagement, 7 a.m.; Oct. 7; Center for Health & Wellbeing, 2005 Mizell Ave. in Winter Park; free; 407-404-1198; yourhealthandwellbeing.org
Fall Festival and Corn Maze: 10 a.m.; Oct. 8; Long and Scott’s Farms, 26216 County Road 448A in Mount Dora; 352-383-6900; fun4lakekids.com
Lake Mary Farmers Market: 9 a.m.; Oct. 7; Central Park at City Hall, 100 N. Country Club Road in Lake Mary; free; 407-585-1460; facebook.com
Maitland Farmers Market: 9 a.m.; Oct. 8; Independence Square, 1776 Independence Lane in Maitland; free; 407-539-6223; itsmymaitland.com
Mount Dora Village Market: 10 a.m.; Oct. 8; Sunset Park, 230 N. Alexander St. in Mount Dora
Orlando Farmers Market: 10 a.m.; Oct. 8; Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave. in Orlando; downtownorlando.com
Winter Garden Farmers Market: 8 a.m.; Oct. 7; 104 S. Lakeview Ave. in Winter Garden
Winter Park Farmers Market: 8 a.m.; Oct. 7; Central Park, 150 W. Morse Blvd. in Winter Park
Clermont Farmers Market: 9 a.m.; Oct. 8; Montrose Street in downtown Clermont; free
FUNDRAISERS
The Keri Anne DeMott Foundation Annual 5-10K: 7:30 a.m.; Oct. 7; University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd. in Orlando; TheKeriAnneDemottFoundation.com
Bubbles & Brews – Boots & Tiaras: The event features the artwork of Itzchak Tarkay. 6 p.m.; Oct. 6; Lake County Museum of Art, 213 W. Ruby St. in Tavares; 352-483-2900; lakeartmuseum.com
MOVIES
29th Annual South Asian Film Festival: 1 p.m.; Oct. 7-9; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; 407-333-3667; enzian.org
FilmSlam 2023: 2 p.m.; Oct. 8; Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando; filmslam.eventbrite.com
Classic Movie: “The Creature from the Black Lagoon”: This is a 1954 American black-and-white 3D monster horror film. 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 12; Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave. in Sanford; $5; 407-321-8111
Homeschool: Lunch and Learn: Bring lunch and watch a different Hispanic Heritage Month movie each week. Educational activities and packets are provided. 12:30 p.m.; Oct. 6; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Fun Family Film: See a movie that’s fun for the whole family. 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 7; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame”: In 15th Century Paris, the world seems colorful and bright, but Quasimodo has been living alone in the shadows all his life. 7:30 p.m., Oct. 6-7, Oct. 12; 2 p.m., Oct. 8; Osceola Arts, 2411 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee; $26-$31; 407-846-6257; osceolaarts.org
LITERARY ARTS
Family Story Time: Families can enjoy stories designed for all ages. 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 6; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Storybook Fun: The use of picture books, songs and told stories encourage children ages 3-5 to read, talk, sing, write and play. 10:15 a.m.; Oct. 6; Orange County Library, multiple branches; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Tiny Tales: The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes introduce babies up to 18 months to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time. 11:15 a.m.; Oct. 6; Orange County Library, multiple branches; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Zero to Five Story Time: From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, children are encouraged to develop literacy skills. 10:15 a.m.; Oct. 6; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Toddler Time: The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for ages 18 to 36 months. 10:45 a.m.; Oct. 6; Orange County Library, multiple branches; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Social Worker @ the Library: A social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services. 10 a.m.; Oct. 7; Orange County Library, multiple branches; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Orange County Library Off-Site Outdoor Story Time: The nature event for ages 12-under is near the playground. $5/car fee is required to enter the park. 10 a.m.; Oct. 7; Bill Frederick Park, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road in Orlando; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Virtual Event: Little Readers: Ages 3-5 start a reading journey with engaging activities focused on phonics and sight words. Emergent readers should be able to recognize all alphabetical letters. 10 a.m.; Oct. 7; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Baby and Me Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 9; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; free; 352-536-2275; fun4lakekids.com
Prepare to Write a Book in a Month: National Novel Writing Month encourages authors to write a book in a month. Author Shannon Thompson will help you get ready to write a first draft during this online event. 7 p.m.; Oct. 10; Orange County Library; free; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Toddler Sensory Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 10; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; free; 352-536-2275; fun4lakekids.com
FAMILY
DIY Art: Creatures of the Night: Dream big like Pedro Linares and let your imagination tell a story. Create fantastical Mexican Folk art creatures and see them come to life on paper. Recommended for families. 3 p.m.; Oct. 6; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Family Fiber Arts: Let’s Loom Knit Pumpkins: 10 a.m.; Oct. 7; West Oaks Branch Library and Genealogy Center, 1821 E. Silver Star Road in Ocoee; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Mr. Richard: 10 a.m.; Oct. 6; Infusion Tea, 1600 Edgewater Drive in Orlando; free; 407-999-5255; mrrichard.net
Mr. Richard: 6 p.m.; Oct. 10; Chick-fil-A, 633 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando; free; 407-891-8897; mrrichard.net
Family Game Time: 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 7; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
First Saturday: History Alive: 11 a.m.; Oct. 7; Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando; up to $8; 407-836-8500; thehistorycenter.org
Free Family Day: Enjoy themed art workshops, face painting, a scavenger hunt, sketching in the garden and entry to all three museums on the National Historic Landmark campus. 10 a.m.; Oct. 7; Art & History Museums of Maitland, 210 W. Packwood Ave. in Maitland; free; 407-539-2181; eventbrite.com
KIDS
Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play: Connect with other caregivers while your little one ages 5-under explores imaginary play with new and old friends. 11:35 a.m.; Oct. 6; Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St. in Winter Garden; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Batty for Halloween: Ages 18-36 months with a caregiver learn about the secret life of bats in this program about their behaviors through books, riddles and a craft. 11 a.m.; Oct. 11; Orange County Library, Southwest Branch, 7255 Della Drive in Orlando; free; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Homeschool: Art Expressions: Ages 6-17 express creativity in a fun art experience. 2 p.m.; Oct. 6; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Code with Sphero: Ages 10-12 meet Sphero, the cute rolling robot, and code their robot to roll along paths and through mazes. 3:15 p.m.; Oct. 6; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Code with the Foos: Ages 5-6 join the Foos on an adventure to walk, jump and build their way to the finish. 10 a.m.; Oct. 6; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
LEGO Block Party: LEGOs are provided but cannot be taken home. 4:30 p.m.; Oct. 6; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Kids Open Studio: 5 p.m.; Oct. 12; Studio ArtFarm, 120 E. 4th Ave. in Mount Dora; $12; fun4lakekids.com
Paws Up for Paw Patrol: Ages 3-4 will need their pup packs ready for this creative, play-based six-week class. 10 a.m.; Oct. 10; Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St. in Winter Garden; $100; gardentheatre.org
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Outdoor Yoga in the Sculpture Garden: In partnership with Full Circle Yoga, the event is every Sunday. 11:30 a.m.; Oct. 8; Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St. in Orlando
PURSUITS & HOBBIES
Cornhole Tournament: Six games are guaranteed. 6 p.m.; Oct. 6; Orlando Elks Lodge, 12 N. Primrose Drive in Orlando; $20; 407-894-1079
Let’s Knit Tube Socks: Without a defined heel, tube socks present an easier way to start socks. Practice knitting in the round while learning how to shape socks and knit stretchy openings. 10 a.m.; Oct. 6; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Sewing – Buttonholes and Buttons: Learn to stabilize and stitch machine buttonholes for a polished finish, then use your machine to attach buttons. 10 a.m.; Oct. 6; West Oaks Branch Library and Genealogy Center, 1821 E. Silver Star Road in Ocoee; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Sewing – Pumpkin Candy Stocking: Put a twist on a holiday classic and make a candy stocking perfect for fall décor. Students are required to bring fabric. 10 a.m.; Oct. 6-7; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Let’s Knit Block of the Month: Mock Cable Rib: Students are required to bring tools and yarn. 10:15 a.m.; Oct. 7; Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St. in Winter Garden; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Sewing – Easy Superhero Cape: Make a quick and easy costume for kids and adult sizes. Students are required to bring materials. 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 7; Orange County Library; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Happy Frights: 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 6-8, Oct. 11-12; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave. in Orlando
Haunting Nights: 8:45 p.m.; Oct. 6-8, Oct. 11-12; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave. in Orlando
Parental Rights and the Baker Act: The event brings awareness, information, and resources to parents and professionals. 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 8; Church of Scientology Orlando, 6770 Lake Ellenor Drive in Orlando; cchr-florida.ticketleap.com
Monthly Plant, Seed Swap and Sale: 10 a.m.; Oct. 8; Deltona Garden Club/Sons & Daughters of Italy, 1270 Doyle Road in Deltona; free; brownpapertickets.com
First Friday Bingo (Senior Community): 10 a.m.; Oct. 6; Optum Primary Care, 7242 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando; eventbrite.com
Plein Air Paint the Town competition: Preregister online before Oct. 8 to be a featured artist in the Mount Dora event. $30-$35; 352-383-0880; mountdora.com
Bingo: Monday Night PUBLIC Bingo – Lots of Fun, games & prizes. 5:45 p.m.; Oct. 9; Orlando Elks Lodge #1079, 12 N. Primrose Drive in Orlando; 407-894-1079; localendar.com
Design with Canva: The graphic design application helps save time by building on professional templates to create logos, flyers, social media content and more. 4:55 p.m.; Oct. 6; Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St. in Winter Garden; free; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
The Designer Is In: Design Your Space Series: Join interior designer Rebecca Hubler as she helps homeowners and design enthusiasts understand and apply basics to create projects. 1 p.m.; Oct. 6; West Oaks Branch Library and Genealogy Center, 1821 E. Silver Star Road in Ocoee; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Adobe Photoshop Fundamentals: Learn to apply common image-editing techniques used to retouch and restore photographs. 3:45 p.m.; Oct. 6; Winter Garden Branch Library, 805 E. Plant St. in Winter Garden; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Product Photography Level 1: Take professional photos for your website, catalog or flyers. 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 6; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Product Photography Level 2: Take your photos to the next level by learning to enhance and correct colors in Adobe Bridge and Adobe Photoshop. Noon; Oct. 6; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info
Lunch & Learn, The Orlando Film Festival Story: On the first Friday of each month, area historians and history center staff lead programs about Central Florida history, the museum and more in this in-person or online event. Noon; Oct. 6; Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando; free; 407-836-8580; thehistorycenter.org
Orlando Scrabble Club: The group meets on Mondays. 7 p.m.; Oct. 9; Wirz Park Recreation Building, 806 Mark David Blvd. in Casselberry; free; orlandoscrabble.com
Canvas & Capri Suns: Acrylics for Beginners: Noon; Oct. 7; A Perfect Union Art Gallery, 9401 W. Colonial Drive, Unit 704 in Ocoee; eventbrite.com
Pumpkin Craft: 6 p.m.; Oct. 10; Chick-fil-A Lee Vista, 6350 S. Semoran Blvd. in Orlando; chick-fil-aleevista.ticketleap.com
Orlando Cars & Coffee: Gather with car enthusiasts. 8 a.m.; Oct. 8; Aloma Charter High School parking lot, 495 N. Semoran Blvd. in Winter Park; stungbykia.com
Fired-Up Fridays: All makes, models and years of show car quality are welcome at the car and truck event. 5 p.m.; Oct. 6; The Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee; free; 407-338-4811; sunsetwalk.com
Friday Night Muscle Car Show: 3 p.m.; Oct. 6; Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee; carsandcoffeeevents.com
Promenade Car and Truck Show: On the second Sunday of every month, the event features classic to modern cars and trucks from all eras, makes, and models. 11 a.m.; Oct. 8; Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3290 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee; stungbykia.com
Friday Night Frenzy: Family friendly atmosphere for all ages 6 p.m.; Oct. 6; Orlando Speedworld Dragway, 19164 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando; $15 admission, $25 to race; carsandcoffeeevents.com
Orange County Fire Rescue Certified and Non-Certified Career Fair: Speak with recruiters from each division, learn about benefits and opportunities with OCFRD. 11 a.m.; Oct. 7; Valencia College School of Public Safety, 8600 Valencia College Lane in Orlando; free
Bowl Turning with Carbide Tools: Learn to make wooden bowls. 1 p.m.; Oct. 12; Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 515 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 1018 in Altamonte Springs; $90; eventbrite.com
Coffee Club Downtown: 8:30 a.m.; Oct. 12; American Freight Furniture, 4308 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando; free; 407-277-5951; eocc.chambermaster.com
Pastfinders Present: Learn about DNA project groups in this in-person or online class. 4:30 p.m.; Oct. 12; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; mylakelibrary.org
Think Tank Trivia: 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 12; Lil’ Indies, 1036 N. Mills Ave. in Orlando; free; 724-712-0977; willspub.org
