Things To Do
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Today
♦Children’s Garden grand
opening: The News 13 Children’s Garden encourages children of all ages to dig, explore and play. There are areas to see, touch, smell, and feel in a garden environment. During the event, zoo teachers and docents will introduce the community to the new garden, and donors, elected officials. Light refreshments will be provided. 10 a.m., Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 NW U.S. Highway 17-92, Sanford, zoo admission is $11.95-16.50 depending on age, 407-323-4450.
♦Tennis: Vintage Tennis, for men and women 55 or older, is a mixed double group who play for fun and fellowship. 10 a.m. Fridays through Dec. 18, Sanlando Park, 401 W. Highland St., Altamonte Springs, $5, 407-314-6582.
♦Trail of Terror: Presented by St. Cloud Parks and Recreation. This event may be too scary for younger children. Parental discretion is strongly advised. 8-11 p.m. today and Saturday, Peghorn Nature Park, 2101 Peghorn Way, St. Cloud, $5, 407-957-7243. ♦Oakdale Cemetery walking tour: The West Volusia Historical Society’s 17th annual Oakdale Cemetery historic walking tour will feature gravestone conversations with 10 of West Volusia’s early settlers, portrayed by WVHS re-enactorsThe event isn’t recommended for children 11 or younger. Reservations are recommended. 7-9 p.m. today and Saturday, Conrad Historical Research Center, 137 W. Michigan Ave., DeLand, $10, 386-740-6813. ♦Phantasmagoria VI: Darkness Returns: Empty Spaces Theater Co. present this performance combining dance, puppetry, acrobatics and storytelling. 8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 31, Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando, $15-$35, 407-328-9005.
♦Casino Night: The fourth annual event presented by Floridian Bank Community Foundation will benefit Quest Kids Therapy and Quest Kids Academy. Tickets include dinner, drinks and casino chips to play. There will also be raffles and a silent auction. 7-11 p.m., Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, $40, 407-218-4311.
♦Fuel: 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8 p.m., Epcot, 10,000 Buena Vista Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, $97 adults, $91 (ages 3-9), free (age 2 and younger), 407-824-4321.
♦Terror on the Lake:
haunted attraction, featuring “Blood Manor.” 7-10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 7-9 p.m. Sundays and Oct. 26-29, through Oct. 31, Terror on the Lake, 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont, $13, 863-535-6266.
Saturday
♦Maitland Symphony Orchestra: The Maitland Symphony Orchestra will present “Masterpiece Moments,” featuring a variety of marches, light classics and movie themes, suitable for the entire family. 6:30 p.m., Mead Botanical Garden, 1500 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, free, 321-303-1404.
♦“Souper Supper”: Featuring more than 20 homemade soups, along with breads, desserts, live music and door prizes. Proceeds benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to help those in need with emergency funds and food. 6-8 p.m., All Souls Catholic Church Social Hall, 810 S. Oak Ave., Sanford, $6 for adults, free children ages 11 or younger, 407-739-7910.
♦Rockefeller Revisited:
Historical characters from the past will host candlelight tours of Rockefeller Mansion. 6-9 p.m., The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach, $5, free for children 11 or younger, 386-676-3216. ♦Backyard Biodiversity Day and native plant sale: There will be a variety of educational speakers, hikes and workshops to learn about native plants and animals. The event is hosted by The Florida Native Plant Society in partnership with Mead Botanical Garden. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mead Botanical Garden, 1500 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, admission is free, 407-761-7109.