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Central Florida etc. listings: Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Central Florida is all set for Halloween with a variety of events, festivals, trunk-or-treat gatherings and more. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Central Florida is all set for Halloween with a variety of events, festivals, trunk-or-treat gatherings and more. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

COMEDY

Affion Crockett: 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 27-28; Orlando Improv Comedy Club, 9101 International Drive, Suite 2310 in Orlando; $32-$42; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com

Dave Chappelle: 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 2; Amway Center, 400 W. Church St. in Orlando; $55.50-$275; amwaycenter.com

Will Burkart: 7 p.m.; Oct. 29; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive in Orlando; $27-$32; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com

Erik Griffin: 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 2; Orlando Improv, 9101 International Drive in Orlando; $32-$42; 407-480-5233; theimprovorlando.com

Jen Fulwiler: Maternal Instinct: 8 p.m.; Nov. 2; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; 407-246-2555; drphillipscenter.org

HALLOWEEN

Happy Frights: 6 p.m.; Oct. 27-31; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave. in Orlando

Haunting Nights: 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 27-31; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave. in Orlando

Bollywood-Themed Halloween Party: 8 p.m.; Oct. 29; VFW Post 10147, 519 S. Central Ave. in Apopka; eventbrite.com

The Carving Haunted Attraction:  Oct. 27-29; Spooky Empire at Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive in Orlando; the-carving-haunted-house-at-spooky-empire.ticketleap.com

“Click, Clack, BOO! A Tricky Treat”:  2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 28; Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St. in Orlando; orlandofamilystage.com

Trunk-or-Treat: 2 p.m.; Oct. 28; Grace Church Lake Mary, 499 N. Country Club Blvd. in Lake Mary; free; 407-493-7148; gracechurchlakemary.org

Halloween Oktoberfest: Noon; Oct. 28; German American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane in Casselberry; $5; 407-834-0574; orlandogermanclub.com

Eden Bar’s Halloween Party: 9 p.m.; Oct. 28; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; 407-629-1088; enzian.org

Halloween Block Party: 8 p.m.; Oct. 28; Burton’s Thornton Park, 801 E. Washington St. in Orlando; bungalower.com

Huge Halloween: 10 a.m.; Oct. 27-31; Fun Spot America, 5700 Fun Spot Way in Orlando; free; 407-363-3867; fun-spot.com

Halloween Festivities: Oct. 27-31; Westgate Lakes Resort and Spa, 9500 Turkey Lake Road in Orlando; free; 407-345-0000, ext. 8842

Studio du Chocolat: Hands-on Halloween Chocolate Experience: 1 p.m.; Oct. 28; Caribe Royale, 8101 World Center Drive in Orlando; $125; 407-238-8000; eventbrite.com

Creepy Crawl 5K Run & Walk: 4 p.m.; Oct. 28; Harbor Park, 4990 New Broad St. in Orlando; 800-293-6527; secure.qgiv.com

A Halloween Story – Electronic Academy:  This event is for those 18 and older. 5 p.m.; Oct. 28; Orlando Amphitheater/Warehouse, 4603 W. Colonial Drive in Orlando; eventbrite.com

Halloween Silent Disco: This event is for those 21 and older. 8:30 p.m.; Oct. 27; New York Beer Project, 9230 Miley Drive in Winter Garden; eventbrite.com

Barbie Halloween: 6 p.m.; Oct. 28; Mist Hookah Lounge, 10892 W. Colonial Drive in Ocoee; eventbrite.com

Fits Demis’ Halloween Punk Fest:  3 p.m.; Oct. 28; Sanford Avenue Tavern, 119 S. French Ave. in Sanford; fitsdemis.ticketleap.com

Falloween: 5:30 p.m.; Oct. 28; Maitland Independence Square, 1776 Independence Lane in Maitland; free; 407-539-6223; itsmymaitland.com

Phantasmagoria XIV: “Tales of the Undead”:  8 p.m.; Oct. 27-28; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; drphillipscenter.org

Trick-or-Read Free Comic Book Day: 11 a.m.; Oct. 28; Comic Central, 1425 W.P. Ball Blvd. in Sanford; free; 407-321-5111; fb.me

Halloween Virtual Story Time: This is an event with Preschool Readers. 10 a.m.; Oct. 28; free; 762-233-7323; preschoolreaders.com

Trick-or-Treat Safe Zone: 10 a.m.; Oct. 28; Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando; free; thehistorycenter.org

Boo Bash: Ages 2-4 enjoy treats, games, costumes, crafts and fun. 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 30; Civic Center, 3001 17th St. in St. Cloud; 407-957-7300; stcloudfl.gov

Drive-Thru Halloween Candy Crawl: 4 p.m.; Oct. 31; Waterford Lakes Town Center, 413 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando; members.hispanicchamber.net

Orlando Horror Stories: 9 p.m.; Oct. 28; Majestic Event Center, 801 John Young Parkway in Orlando; eventbrite.com

Eolaween: 4 p.m.; Oct. 28; Lake Eola east lawn, 512 E. Washington St. in Orlando; free; 407-246-3708; downtownorlando.com

MOVIES

Friday Film Series: “Modigliani: Man and Myth”: Noon; Oct. 27; Jeannette G. and Hugh F. McKean Pavilion, 161 W. Canton Ave. in Winter Park; free; 407-645-5311; morsemuseum.org

“Good”: 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 28; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; 407-629-1088; enzian.org

Rob Zombie’s “Halloween”: 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 31; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; 407-629-1088; enzian.org

Rob Zombie’s “Halloween II”: 9:30 p.m.; Oct. 31; Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland; 407-629-1088; enzian.org

FOOD

Brunch Fiesta with Live Music: Enjoy Mexican brunch specialties, margaritas, OJ mimosas and live music. 11 a.m.; Oct. 29; Solita Tacos & Margaritas, 222 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando; free; 520-440-4916; eventvesta.com

Taste of Baldwin Park Food and Wine Experience: 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 2; Baldwin Park, 4990 New Broad St. in Orlando; $55-$85; 407-896-7356; facebook.com

Live Music and Meals: Enjoy tacos, wood-fired dishes and craft cocktails. 6 p.m.; Oct. 27-28; 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. 27; Jaleo Disney Springs, 1482 E. Buena Vista Drive in Orlando; free; jaleo.com

Books, Beef and Bucks: 10 a.m.; Oct. 29; Temple Israel, 50 S. Moss Road in Winter Springs; free; 407-383-5380; templeisraelevents.com

Farm to Table Class: Saucy Green Beans: 10 a.m.; Nov. 1; Great Scott Farms, 26216 County Road 448A in Mount Dora; $3; 352-343-4101; longandscottfarms.ticketspice.com

Shades of Flava Dinner and Show: 5:30 p.m.; Nov. 2; Legends Resto & Lounge, 5250 International Drive in Orlando; luvmiimagery.ticketleap.com

FESTIVALS & FAIRS

Montverde Day Carnival: 9:30 a.m.; Oct. 28; 17436 Division St. in Montverde; free; 407-469-2681; fun4lakekids.com

Hometown Harvest:  4:30 p.m.; Oct. 28; Central Winds Park, 1000 Central Winds Drive in Winter Springs; free; 407-327-5985; winterspringsfl.org

Moon Mercado – Hunter Full Moon: 5 p.m.; Oct. 28; 111 N. Summerlin Ave. in Orlando; 407-246-2555; downtownorlando.com

Mount Dora Craft Fair: 9 a.m.; Oct. 28; 138 E. Fifth Ave. in downtown Mount Dora; mtdoracraftfair.com

Corn Maze: 10 a.m.; Oct. 28-29; Great Scott Farms, 26216 County Road 448A in Mount Dora; $15-$18; 352-383-6900; visitgreatscott.com

Fall Fest: The family event includes trunk-or-treat and movie night. 6 p.m.; Oct. 28; East Ridge Middle School, 13201 Excalibur Road in Clermont; free; 352-431-4909; storychurchfl.com

Harvest Festival: 10 a.m.; Oct. 28; Montrose Street in downtown Clermont; free; clermontdowntown.com

Fall Festival: The event has a pumpkin patch, hayrides, mazes and play areas. 10 a.m.; Oct. 27-29; Club Lake Plantation, 3403 Rock Springs Road in Apopka; $16.95; 321-299-3794; clublakeplantation.com

Fall Festival: 5 p.m.; Oct. 27; Elite Learning Academy Inc., 1425 W. Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka; eventbrite.com

Fall Festival: 10 a.m.; Oct. 28; Church of the Lakes, 4716 Lincoln Ave. in Orlando; eventbrite.com

Fall Festival: 11 a.m.; Nov. 2; Southern Hill Farms, 16651 Schofield Road in Clermont; $21.95-$24.95; 407-986-5806; fun4lakekids.com

Orlando Health and Wellness Gospel Fest: 3 p.m.; Oct. 28; Lake Eola Amphitheatre, 195 N. Rosalind Ave. in Orlando; 407-246-2555; downtownorlando.com

Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church Community Health Fair: 10 a.m.; Oct. 28; 1202 S. Central Ave. in Apopka; eventbrite.com

Farmers Market: 9 a.m.; Oct. 28; Central Park at City Hall, 100 N. Country Club Road in Lake Mary; free; 407-585-1460; facebook.com

Farmers Market: 9 a.m.; Oct. 29; Montrose Street in downtown Clermont; free

Farmers Market: 9 a.m.; Oct. 29; Independence Square, 1776 Independence Lane in Maitland; free; 407-539-6223; itsmymaitland.com

Farmers Market: 10 a.m.; Oct. 29; Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave. in Orlando; downtownorlando.com

Neighborhood Market: Noon; Oct. 29; Foxtail Coffee Howell Branch, 2451 Howell Market Lane in Winter Park; free; 407-555-5555

Village Market: 10 a.m.; Oct. 29; 230 N. Alexander St. in downtown Mount Dora; mountdora.com

FUNDRAISERS

Art of the Vine: The food and wine event benefits New Hope for Kids. 6 p.m.; Oct. 27; Fields BMW, 963 Wymore Road in Winter Park; 407-331-3059; newhopeforkids.org

Bra-Vo Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Screenings: 4 p.m.; Oct. 27-29; Artisans of Mount Dora, 139 E. Fourth Ave. in Mount Dora; ci.mount-dora.fl.us

Beverlye Colson Neal Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Gala: 6 p.m.; Oct. 28; Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St. in Winter Garden; eventbrite.com

Charisma and Talent Pageant Fundraiser: 1 p.m.; Oct. 29; 620 W. Montrose St. in Clermont; eventbrite.com

NextStep Orlando’s 14th Annual Walk-n-Roll-a-Thon: 9 a.m.; Oct. 28; Cranes Roost Park, 274 Cranes Roost Blvd. in Altamonte Springs; 407-571-9974; nextstepfitness.org

LITERARY ARTS

Baby and Me Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 30; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; free; 352-536-2275; fun4lakekids.com

Toddler Sensory Story Time: 10:30 a.m.; Oct. 31; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; free; 352-536-2275; fun4lakekids.com

FAMILY

Mr Richard and the Pound Hounds: 1 p.m.; Oct. 28; Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando; free; 407-835-7323; mrrichard.net

Family History Research: 1 p.m.; Nov. 1; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; mylakelibrary.org

KIDS

School Out Days: Parents can drop off kids for a day of fun and games. 9 a.m.; Oct. 27; Rosen Event Center, 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road in Orlando; rosenjcc.org

Kids Hour: 4 p.m.; Nov. 1; Orlando Cat Café, 532 Cagan Park Ave. in Clermont; $8-$10; fun4lakekids.com

Kids Open Studio: 5 p.m.; Nov. 2; Studio ArtFarm, 120 E. 4th Ave. in Mount Dora; $12; fun4lakekids.com

Kids Night: 5 p.m.; Oct. 30; Chick-fil-A, 17240 U.S. Highway 441 in Mount Dora; 352-385-0046; fun4lakekids.com

Little Chef: Cookie Monster Snack: Ages 3-5 can celebrate National Cookie Monster Day by making a sweet treat. Adult participation and registration is required. 10:30 a.m.; Nov. 1; Orange County Library, South Creek Branch, 1702 Deerfield Blvd. in Orlando; free; 407-835-7323; attend.ocls.info

PARKS & GARDENS

Community Garden Workday: Make native wildflower seed bombs for your garden and then help tidy the herb garden. 9 a.m.; Oct. 28; 650 Maitland Ave. in Altamonte Springs; eventbrite.com

Maintenance, Care and Pest Control of Vegetable Gardens:11 a.m.; Oct. 30; Veterans Memorial Library, 810 13th St. in St. Cloud; osceolalibrary.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. 29; Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E. Princeton St. in Orlando

PURSUITS & HOBBIES

Cornhole Tournament: Six games are guaranteed. 6 p.m.; Oct. 27; Orlando Elks Lodge, 12 N. Primrose Drive in Orlando; $20; 407-894-1079

Caffeine and Chrome: Cruise in with your collectible car or daily driver. All makes and models welcome. 9 a.m.; Oct. 28; Gateway Classic Cars of Orlando, 635 Century Point Suite 101 in Lake Mary; stungbykia.com

Fall Open House: Inquire about BSN nursing and clinical mental health counseling programs. 5 p.m.; Oct. 27; Palm Beach Atlantic University – Orlando Campus, 4700 Millenia Blvd., Suite 100 in Orlando; free; 561-803-2091

Intro to Beekeeping: 9 a.m.; Oct. 28; UF/IFAS Extension, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane in Kissimmee; ocagriculture.eventbrite.com

Make and Take Cabinetry: In this two-day class, learn what’s involved in building cabinets, including box construction, face frames, drawers, slides, doors, and hardware. 10 a.m.; Oct. 28; Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 515 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 1018 in Altamonte Springs; eventbrite.com

Fired-Up Fridays: All makes, models and years of show car quality are welcome at the car/truck event. 5 p.m.; Oct. 27; The Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee; free; 407-338-4811; sunsetwalk.com

Show Car Saturday Nights: All makes and models are welcome. Oct. 28; Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee; stungbykia.com

Inky Fingers Printmaking and Zine Fest: 2 p.m.; Oct. 29; Space Station Orlando, 2539 Coolidge Ave. in Orlando; bungalower.com

Kiwi Camera Swap Meet: This is a buy, sell and trade event. 9 a.m.; Oct. 29; Kiwi Camera Service, 542 Virginia Drive in Orlando; free; 407-286-4073; facebook.com

Silk Painting Shibori Technique: Shibori uses folding, scrunching, and tying to create designs on fabric. 10 a.m.; Oct. 31; Hummingbird Studio, 930 N. Donnelly St., Suite B in Mount Dora; eventbrite.com

Orlando Fashion Week Kickoff: 6 p.m.; Nov. 1; City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando; orlandofashionweek.org

FEN Social: Networking, Art, and Entertainment:  6 p.m.; Nov. 2; Aloft, 500 S. Orange Ave. in Orlando; downtownorlando.com

Agriculture Communicators of Florida Summit: 10 a.m.; Oct. 30; 800 Trafalgar Court in Maitland; eventbrite.com

Bingo: 5:45 p.m.; Oct. 30; Orlando Elks Lodge #1079, 12 N. Primrose Drive in Orlando; 407-894-1079; localendar.com

Orlando Scrabble Club: The group meets on Mondays. 7 p.m.; Oct. 30; Wirz Park Recreation Building, 806 Mark David Blvd. in Casselberry; free; orlandoscrabble.com

Paint and Sip: 3 p.m.; Oct. 29; 4300 Clarcona-Ocoee Road, Suite 407 in Orlando; eventbrite.com

Everybody Draw Everybody: All skill levels welcome. 6 p.m.; Oct. 30; Casselberry Art House, 127 Quail Pond Circle in Casselberry; eventbrite.com

Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night: 7 p.m.; Oct. 31; The Corner Pizza Bar, 150 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; free; eventvesta.com

Trivia: 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 31; Pups Pub, 317 N. Orange Ave. in Orlando; 407-246-2555; downtownorlando.com

Trivia Night: 7 p.m.; Nov. 2; World of Beer, 431 E. Central Blvd. in Orlando; 407-246-2555; downtownorlando.com

Washi Tape Bangles: Ages 14-upearn a new way to make a beautiful bracelet. Registration is required. 7 p.m.; Oct. 31; Maitland Public Library, 501 Maitland Ave. in Maitland; free; 407-647-7700; maitlandpubliclibrary.org

Coffee Club East: 9:30 a.m.; Nov. 2; Bonefish Grill Waterford Lakes, 12301 Lake Underhill Road, Suite 101 in Orlando; free; eocc.chambermaster.com

Family Research Classes: Beginner Genealogy Session 1: 1 p.m.; Nov. 1; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; eventbrite.com

Keeping Backyard Chickens: 6 p.m.; Nov. 1; UF/IFAS Extension, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane in Kissimmee; ocagriculture.eventbrite.com

Adult Downtown Field Day: 3 p.m.; Nov. 2; Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts plaza, 445 S. Magnolia Ave. in Orlando; 407-246-2555; downtownorlando.com

Cooper Crafter’s Group: Bring your current project. The group meets on Thursdays. Registration not required. 2 p.m.; Nov. 2; Cooper Memorial Library, 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive in Clermont; 352-253-6180; mylakelibrary.org

Thrive Thursday: From healthy cooking demos to the perfect exercise routine, find the best path to a healthier and happier you. Facilitated by Help Against Hunger East Osceola. 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 2; Hopkins Park, 620 E. 17th St. in St. Cloud; stcloudfl.gov