This Sunday is National Pumpkin Day, which recognizes a favorite autumn decoration and food. This squash is native to North America and the oldest evidence of pumpkin-related seeds dates to somewhere between 7000 and 5500 BC according to seeds found in Mexico. Celebrate with some of these 100 pumpkin-centric recipes: https://www.onceuponapumpkinrd.com/100-pumpkin-recipes-for-national-pumpkin-day/

Looking for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly fun? Eolaween promises a bewitching time with a lineup of exciting activities, including games, a DJ, a craft station to awaken your artistic spirit, and trick-or-treating. Don't miss the Halloween movie feature, "Coco," once darkness falls. It’s all happening tomorrow from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lake Eola Park....

Today is National Cat Day! Yes, we just had National Black Cat Day, but that day serves to raise awareness about black cats. National Cat Day was founded to help the public recognize the total number of cats that need to be rescued. The day also encourages cat lovers to celebrate the cats in their...

Tomorrow is Halloween! MetroWest Public Safety wants your Halloween to be safe, so please check out these Halloween safety tips from Safe Kids: (Safe Kids Halloween safety infographic)

Happy Halloween, MetroWest! Have fun and be safe! (Halloween image)

Edgewood Children’s Ranch Giving Hearts Donating Begins-Contact MWMA at 407-601-5995 to learn how you can donate

The UCF Knights face Baylor today at noon. You can watch the game on ESPNU. For more information, visit https://ucfknights.com/sports/football/schedule

The November issue of MetroWest Connect is now available! https://www.metrowestcommunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Newsletter_Winter25_web.pdf