Upcoming fall events come to Cranes Roost Park through October

Upcoming events include the Tunnel to Towers 5K, food trucks, cultural celebrations and Halloween festivities

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By Brody Wooddell

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Cranes Roost Park has announced a packed schedule of community events for September and October, including live music, food trucks, cultural celebrations and Halloween activities.

The next event is the annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The event honors firefighter Stephen Siller and supports first responders and military members. This year marks the 14th anniversary of the Orlando-area event at Cranes Roost Park. Registration is required.

September events

The Uptown Vibes Food Truck Extravaganza returns Saturday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. with live music from Sheila and the Sound Band, more than 20 food and dessert vendors, specialty vendors and family-friendly activities. Admission is free, with food and drinks available for purchase.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, the Big Beth Revival Tour will visit the park from 4 to 10 p.m. The outdoor ministry event will feature gospel preaching, worship and a converted semi-truck serving as a mobile stage. No registration is required.

October brings cultural and Halloween events

Hola at the Park is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. The Hispanic Chamber of Metro Orlando event will feature food, live entertainment, local businesses, wellness activities and family programming celebrating Hispanic culture and entrepreneurship.

Vendor Rush returns Oct. 10, followed by the Animayhem Halloween Market on Oct. 11, which will include trunk-or-treat activities, a costume contest, artist alley, a live DJ and vendors.

The Loc Party Orlando returns Oct. 17 with DJs, artists, designers, models, locticians, fashion and a marketplace celebrating loc culture. Tickets are required.

The 13th annual Howl-o-ween Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest will take place Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon, featuring adoptable dogs, pet-friendly vendors, music, food trucks and raffles benefiting local animal welfare efforts.

The season wraps up with Halloween at Cranes Roost Park on Oct. 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. The free event will offer candy around the lake, costume contests, photo opportunities, music and family activities.

Cranes Roost Park is located at 274 Cranes Roost Blvd. in Altamonte Springs.

More information is available from the City of Altamonte Springs.

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