Things To Do
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♦Learn to square dance: The Hoedowners Square Dance Club will host a free introductory dance. Lessons start Oct. 29 and cost $6 per week. Couples and singles ages 10 or older are welcome. Children must be accompanied by responsible adults. 1:30 p.m., Casselberry Recreation Center, 200 N. Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, free, 407-339-2359.
♦A Taste of Conway: Showcasing Conway restaurants at the Community Market, along with trick-or-treating around the pond. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Barber Park, 3701 Gatlin Ave., Orlando, free, 407-719-7829.
♦“Ave Maria” concert: The concert will mark the 100th anniversary of the Virgin Mary’s appearances to three children in the small town of Fatima, Portugal, and will feature the Basilica Choir and Orchestra. Music of Dering, Rachmaninoff, Schubert, Mozart, Rutter and others will be performed. 3 p.m., Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando, $25, free for children 11 or younger, 407-239-6600.
♦Repticon: Reptiles and supplies for show and sale. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, free-$10, 321-697-3333.
♦Verdi’s Requiem: Presented by The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park. 3 p.m., Rollins College, Knowles Memorial Chapel, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, $25-$65, 407-646-2182.
♦Bunco: 1-4 p.m., Woman’s Club of Sanford, 309 S. Oak Ave., Sanford, $10, 407-924-2593.
♦Steampunk Industrial Show: Steampunk art and accessories and live music. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Renningers, 20651 U.S. Highway 441, Mount Dora, free, 352-383-8393.
♦ARToberFEST: Featuring fine artists, live music, entertainment, kids’ area, and German-inspired food and beer. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Winter Springs Town Center, 1160 E. State Road 434, Winter Springs, admission is free, information: 407-278-4871.
♦Maker Faire Orlando 2017: Art and invention vendors, cosplay, demonstrations and more. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central Florida Fairgrounds & Expo Halls, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, $10-$25.
♦The Odd Couple: Alternating male and female performances of Neil Simon’s comedy. 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays (through Oct. 29), Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, $25-$29, 407-877-4736.
♦CommunityFest 2017: Live entertainment, 21 international food booths, beer garden, ticket rides, games and a raffle for a $15,000 grand prize. Proceeds benefit more than 180 ministries in Central Florida through St. Mary Magdalen parish. From noon to 7 p.m., St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 861 Maitland Ave., Altamonte Springs, free, 407-831-1212.
♦Big River: Musical adaptation of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain. 2 p.m., Mad Cow Theatre, 54 W. Church St., Orlando, $23-$47, 407-297-8788.
♦Disney’s Newsies: Stage adaptation of the musical film. 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, $15-$25, 407-896-7365.
♦Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde: Thank You Five production of a stage adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic horror. 2 p.m., The Stage, 4606 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange, $16, 386-295-5699.
♦Evil Dead: The Musical: comedy adaptation of Sam Raimi’s classic horror movies. 2:30 p.m., Moonlight Players Theater, 735 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, $15-$20, 352-319-1116.