Good morning, Sanford.

Ace Cafe Sanford opened yesterday in historic downtown Sanford at a 100-year-old feed store on N.

Laurel Ave (renovated to house a restaurant, live music venue, and retail space) that keeps its original charm. The weekend will feature an all-day Biketoberfest with live music, outdoor bars, and a full menu.

Seminole County Public Schools is offering mental health support after three students died by suicide this week—a 15-year-old from Lyman, a 15-year-old from Winter Springs, and a 16-year-old from Hagerty—and advises families to use 24-hour crisis hotlines (988, 833-GET-HOPE, and 2-1-1) for immediate help.

Seminole County has launched a new ride-share program called Scout that operates in five neighborhood zones named after local waterways and provides rides seven days a week.

The service connects riders to schools, hospitals, parks and government services—four zones even include a SunRail station for regional transit links.

Shrek The Musical

2-5 p.m. — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the whimsical adventure of Shrek with all new songs in this Tony Award-winning musical.

Shrek The Musical

3-6 p.m. — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a family-friendly musical adaptation of the beloved fairy tale featuring a host of new songs.

TreeHouse! OctoBear Tour

7 p.m. — West End Trading Company — Check ticket availability — Experience an electrifying night with TreeHouse! and special guest Rockstead.

Halloween Spooktacular

4-7 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Experience a safe and fun-filled Halloween with trick-or-treating, a DJ, and exciting costume contests.

Community Yard Sale

12-4 p.m. — Ballantrae Apartments — Free entry — Discover a variety of items from women's clothing to furniture in this neighborhood treasure hunt.

We Call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance & Light Show

6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Ritz Theater/Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $147 — Experience an unforgettable performance blending ballet with a captivating light show.

Asian Lantern Festival: Into The Wild

6-10 p.m. — Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens — Tickets required — Explore a vibrant display of handcrafted lanterns and seasonal offerings at this enchanting festival.

Trucks Gone Wild Tug of War

5-11:59 p.m. — The Barn in Sanford — Cash only at the gate — Witness epic truck tug-of-war battles to crown the ultimate champion.