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Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Sanford. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scarlett, a spayed female Terrier mix (1 year and 4 months old) at Seminole County Animal Services in Sanford, is looking for a forever home. WESH
- ➤ Central Florida came together to remember three teens from Seminole County who died by suicide this week. Community events on Friday—such as a vigil at 6:45 p.m. in Winter Springs, a moment of silence during a fall game, and donation drives at tournaments in Viera and Clermont—paid tribute to the students and supported their families. WESH
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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.
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TreeHouse! OctoBear Tour
7 p.m. — West End Trading Company — Check ticket availability — Experience an electrifying night with TreeHouse! and special guest Rockstead.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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