Things To Do
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Today
♦Gardener to discuss garden tools: Howard Jeffries, a master gardener with the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension, will explain how to select, use and care for garden tools. 1 p.m., DeBary Hall Historic Site’s stable, 198 Sunrise Blvd., DeBary, free, 386-668-3840.
♦Central Florida Stamp
Club: Tom Lera will present “Halloween Surprise” the stamps with Count Dracula. Doors open at 6 p.m., Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, free, 407-889-0528.
Friday
♦Booktoberfest: Hosted by the Friends of the Orange County Library System, the event will include beer tastings, German food, live musical entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the Orange County Library System. 6:30-8:30 p.m., Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, $20 in advance, $25 at the door (ages 21 and older), 407-835-7323.
♦Barbecue, Beer and Bluegrass: An annual celebration of the history of South Orange County and a fundraiser for the Pine Castle Historical Society. The 70th anniversary of the Pine Castle Volunteer Firemen will be celebrated. 6-9 p.m., Bagshaw Park, 405 Larue Ave., Edgewood, free; barbeque and beverage is $20, with kids 10 or younger served for free, 407-716-1566.
♦Movies at Leu Gardens: See “Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them” on a 32-foot screen, weather permitting. Gates open at 6 p.m. Bring dinner picnics and stroll the 50-acre gardens before the movie. Concessions available. 7:30 p.m., Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $6 for adults, $3 for children, free for Leu members, 407-246-2620.
♦Mineral, gem, rock and
fossil show: Sponsored by the Central Florida Mineral and Gem Society, a not-for-profit educational organization. Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones. 1-6 p.m. Friday; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 S. Ferncreek Ave., Orlando, $5 adults, $2 students, 321-663-8805.
Saturday
♦Garden Tour: Hosted by UF/IFAS Seminole County Master Gardeners. The self-guided tour will take place at nine private gardens throughout Seminole County, where Master Gardeners will be available to offer information during this event. Advance registration is required. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund educational garden projects in Seminole County. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $10, 407-665-5558.
♦Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club Open House: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 125 Edgerton Court, Mount Dora, free, 317-219-8858.
♦Stamp Show: Postage stamps for collectors will be bought, sold or traded; 14 dealers will present material. Kids will get free stamps. Presented by the Florida Stamp Dealer’s Association. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Venue on the Lake: The Maitland Civic Center, 641 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland, free, 407-493-0956.
♦Woodstock Winter Park:
Dress in your hippest 1960s attire and enjoy music that defined a generation. There will be music by Central Florida Community Arts, food and drink. 6-11 p.m., Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, $125, 407-599-2800.
♦St. Luke’s Concert Series:
The Brass Band of Central Florida will present “Dances and Arias” featuring arrangements of an English brass band repertoire. 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 2021 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, free, 407-365-3408.