# Events & Things To Do in Sanford in October 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Sanford. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Sanford.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in [CITY] queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in [CITY] there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in [CITY] in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october Events in Sanford

- **Event Name**: Romance on the River - Sweetest Day Aboard the Barbara Lee
  - **Description**: Romance on the River - Celebrate Sweetest Day Aboard the Barbara Lee

Make this Sweetest Day unforgettable with a romantic cruise aboard the Barbara Lee. Choose from two sailings:

Lunch Cruise – Boarding at 10:30 am, sailing 11:00 am–2:00 pm

Dinner Crui
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/romance-on-the-river-sweetest-day-aboard-the-barbara-lee/200029195608610
  - **Venue**: St. Johns Rivership Co.
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- **Event Name**: Cindy's Dance Studio's HOT ROD HALLOWEEN!
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE FOR... Cindy's Dance Studio HOT ROD HALLOWEEN! 🎃

Saturday, October 24th 4-8pm at HENRY'S DEPOT Food Hall in Downtown Sanford!
212 W. First Street, Sanford, FL 32771

Join us for a Free Event for ALL ages! A Classic Car Show, Trick or Treati
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/cindys-dance-studios-hot-rod-halloween/200029873129400
  - **Venue**: Henry's Depot Food Hall - Sanford, FL
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  - **Categories**: car-shows, carnivals
- **Event Name**: FREE Autism Indoor Trick-or-Treat
  - **Description**: Join Success on the Spectrum Sanford for a spooktacular indoor Trick-or-Treat event!About this EventEnjoy games, music, and a sensory-friendly environment while experiencing a unique trick-or-treating adventure with over
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/free-autism-indoor-trick-or-treat/100001984631272561
  - **Venue**: SOS Sanford
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, kids, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Witch's Brew High tea
  - **Description**: Witches, tea & treats await! Join our magical 2-hour High Tea Cruise on the beautiful river.About this EventWitch’s Brew High Tea Cruise – Hosted by St. Johns Rivership Co.Boarding Tim
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 11:30 am – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/witchs-brew-high-tea/100001983550860018
  - **Venue**: St Johns Rivership Company
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  - **Price**: USD 25 to 53
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Frozen Themed Character Buffet Cruise
  - **Description**: Meet Anna & Elsa on a Frozen-themed cruise aboard the Barbara Lee! Buffet, river views, and princess costumes encouraged.About this EventJoin us for a magical Frozen-themed character cruise aboard the beautiful
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 12 2026 at 11:30 am – Mon Oct 12 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/frozen-themed-character-buffet-cruise/100001984319477975
  - **Venue**: St Johns Rivership Company
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  - **Price**: USD 36 to 65
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, meet-and-greet, meetups
- **Event Name**: She's Balanced Menopause awareness 5K
  - **Description**: Join us for the She's Balanced Menopause 5K, an in-person run to raise awareness and support!About this EventJoin the She's Balanced Menopause Awareness 5K!Get ready to move and celebrate menopause awareness
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/shes-balanced-menopause-awareness-5k/100001985491003038
  - **Venue**: Fort Mellon Park
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  - **Price**: USD 45
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit, sports
- **Event Name**: The GREAT Fall Native Plant Sale!
  - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE! Cuplet Fern Florida Native Plant Society is tentatively planning an upcoming Florida native plant sale to be hosted at the Museum of Seminole County History (300 Eslinger Way, Sanford, Fl 32773). We are proud to showcase our BIGGEST fall pl
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
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  - **Venue**: Museum of Seminole County History
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- **Event Name**: October Clucking Hour: Under His Wing: Trusting God through Hard Seasons
  - **Description**: October is all about Finding shelter in His presence during trials, anxiety, or motherhood overwhelm.About this Event🕊️ Strong Hens, Strong Homes: Finding Shelter in His Presence 🐣
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sanford/october-clucking-hour-under-his-wing-trusting-god-through-hard-seasons/100001981046981851
  - **Venue**: Spaulding Family Chiropractic & Wellness, Inc.
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  - **Price**: Free

## Trending Events in Sanford

- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat Orlando All White Boat Ride Memorial Day Weekend 2026
  - **Description**: 🤍 Rock The Boat OrlandoThe All White Sunset Boat RideSaturday May 23 2026This Memorial Day Weekend step aboard Orlando’s premier all white sunset cruise designed for the grown and sexy urban crowd.
  - **Venue**: St Johns Rivership Company, North Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, FL, USA
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- **Event Name**: Sanford Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Springvale Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Strawberry Jammin'
  - **Description**: Event Highlights
🍓 Sanford Farmers' Market (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)
Kick off your morning at the Sanford Farmers' Market (located at 132 McIver St.).

Fresh Berries: Shop for the biggest, juiciest strawberries from local featured vendors.   

Demos & Lear
  - **Venue**: 229 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC, United States, North Carolina 27330
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- **Event Name**: Firework Dinner Cruise Aboard the Barbara Lee 2026
  - **Description**: 🎆 Celebrate Our Independence in Style! 🇺🇸
Sanford Fireworks Cruise

Enjoy a spectacular evening on the water with:
✨ A full-course meal — from appetizer to dessert
🛥️ Boarding at 6:00 PM | Cruising 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
🎇 Front-row seats to stunning Sanford
  - **Venue**: St. Johns Rivership Co.
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- **Event Name**: 19th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival!
  - **Description**: 🚨🌪️🌴 THIS IS NOT A DRILL. A high-energy system is approaching with sustained riffs and skanking conditions! 🎵 

🌀 West End Trading Co. and Kona Big Wave are bringing the storm back to Sanford with the 19th Annual Hurricane Party Music Festival on Saturday
  - **Venue**: 202 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL, United States, Florida 32771
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- **Event Name**: Sanford Christmas Parade
  - **Description**: 🎄✨ Sanford Christmas Parade ✨🎄
December 7, 2026 | Downtown Sanford, NC

Join us for one of Sanford’s most cherished holiday traditions—the Sanford Christmas Parade, proudly known as the longest-running nighttime Christmas parade in the state.

On December
  - **Venue**: Downtown Sanford, NC
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- **Event Name**: Downtown Sanford StreetFest
  - **Description**: 🎉🎶 Downtown Sanford StreetFest 🎶🎉

Second Saturday in October | Downtown Sanford, NC
October 10 | 10am - 6pm 

Join us for Downtown Sanford StreetFest, an annual celebration held on the second Saturday in October, bringing our community together for a ful
  - **Venue**: Downtown Sanford Historic District
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- **Event Name**: Festival Puertorriqueño y Multicultural #20 Sanford Fl
  - **Description**: Celebrando el Festival Puertorriqueño y Multicultural#20, frente al Civic Center de Sanford, con musica variada en español e inglés, bailes de diferentes culturas, artesanías de diferentes países, variedad de comidas, zona para niños, servicios comunitari
  - **Venue**: Sanford Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Red, White and Blue Bash
  - **Description**: Join us for a fun-filled evening at Red, White and Blue Bash as we celebrate Independence Day in style! Enjoy live performances from incredible bands, indulge in a variety of tasty treats from local food trucks, and wrap up the night with a breathtaking f
  - **Venue**: Kiwanis Family Park
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- **Q**: What are the top october events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Romance on the River - Sweetest Day Aboard the Barbara Lee (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:30 am at St. Johns Rivership Co.), Cindy's Dance Studio's HOT ROD HALLOWEEN! (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:00 pm at Henry's Depot Food Hall - Sanford, FL), FREE Autism Indoor Trick-or-Treat (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 03:00 pm at SOS Sanford), Witch's Brew High tea (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 11:30 am at St Johns Rivership Company), Frozen Themed Character Buffet Cruise (Mon Oct 12 2026 at 11:30 am at St Johns Rivership Company).
- **Q**: What are the top free october events in Sanford?
  - **A:** FREE Autism Indoor Trick-or-Treat (Sun Oct 25 2026 at 03:00 pm at SOS Sanford), October Clucking Hour: Under His Wing: Trusting God through Hard Seasons (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at Spaulding Family Chiropractic & Wellness, Inc.).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Sanford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october events in Sanford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for october events in Sanford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for october events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Sanford include St. Johns Rivership Co., Henry's Depot Food Hall - Sanford, FL, SOS Sanford.
- **Q**: What is the price range for october events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Prices for october events in Sanford range from USD 25 to USD 65. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Sanford include St. Johns Rivership Co., Cindy's Dance Studio, Success On The Spectrum.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new october events in Sanford?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Sanford.

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