Check out all the events happening around Putnam through the rest of October.
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Happy fall, Y'all!
PUMPKIN PATCHES
Trinity United Methodist Church
1400 Husson Ave. in Palatka
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday -Saturday
Noon-7 p.m. Sunday
today through Oct. 31
Pumpkin Patch Storytime with
Mrs. Pumpkin and Farmer Bob
Oct. 19 and Oct. 26
6:30-7 p.m.
For details, call 386-325-5272
or email trinityumcpal@gmail.com
The Patriot’s Pumpkin Patch
hosted by American Legion Post 293 and
Boy Scouts of America Troop 493
in Interlachen opens Sunday at the post, 145 S. County Road 315, Interlachen.
11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday;
and noon-7 p.m. Sunday.
The pumpkin patch will also be open
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Halloween,
where there will be a Trunk or Treat
and haunted house. The public is invited.
Proceeds will help support local veterans and youth in Interlachen.
For details, call 386-684-4464.
Lake May Farm Market
Pumpkin Patch
229 State Road 207, East Palatka
Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.;
Tuesday 3-7 p.m.
TODAY THROUGH OCT. 31
The market has 16 different varieties of locally grown pumpkins, most grown in San Mateo and some in East Palatka. For details, call Addison Tilton Hill at 386-916-7388.
TRICK OR TREAT
Welaka - Immediately following the golf cart parade that begins at noon.
OCT. 30
Interlachen – 6-8 p.m.
OCT. 31
Palatka – 6-8 p.m. Palatka officials encourage parents, trick-or-treaters and people accompanying trick-or-treaters to use caution and care when crossing streets and trick-or-treating on private property.
OCT. 31
FALL FESTIVALS 
SATURDAY – College Park Baptist Church, 3435 Crill Ave. in Palatka is having its Fall Festival 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. Highlights include bounce houses, hay rides, puppet show, popcorn, snow cones and cupcake walks. The public is invited.
SATURDAY – Florahome Fall Heritage Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Palmetto Park on the corner of State Road 100 and Magnolia Avenue. At least 50 vendors will sell their wares. Other highlights include music, vendors, chicken dinners, pork ribs, and hot dogs starting at 11 a.m. in an old Florida setting. All proceeds will benefit Palmetto Hall, the town’s historic clubhouse that will turn 100 in 2023. The public is invited.
SATURDAY – The North Florida Folk Network Fall Folk Festival is 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the new outdoor pavilion at the Palatka Riverfront. Admission is free. The public is invited. Bleacher seating will be available or guests can bring lawn chairs or blankets. For details, email nffnpresident@gmail.com. Other highlights of the day include the River Sailboat Regatta put on by the Rat Island Yacht Club of Palatka, arts and craft vendors and food trucks. Pets on leashes are welcome. The entertainment lineup includes Linda Crider (11 a.m.), Middleground (noon), Old Dawgs New Trixx (1 p.m.), Bill Ricci (2 p.m.), Yael Retro Chic (3 p.m.), Quincy Allen Flint (4 p.m.) and Blossomin’ Bone (5 p.m.). Cosponsors of the festival are the Arts Council of Greater Palatka, Putnam County Tourist Development Council and Revitalize Historic Palatka.
Additional supporters include Beck Auto Group, Douglas Law Firm, St. Johns Super Service Center, Azalea City Brewing Company, Velchoff’s Corner, MUV Dispensary and French’s Pool Service.
OCT. 22 – Francis Baptist Church, 155 County Road 309 C in Palatka will hold its annual Fall Festival 4-8 p.m. Oct. 22. The event is free. The public is invited.
OCT. 30 – St. James United Methodist Church, 400 Reid St. in Palatka will hold its Fall Festival 4:30-7 p.m. Oct. 30. Highlights include a bounce house, games, and lots of candy. This is a family-friendly event and the public is invited. Costumes are encouraged.
OCT. 31 – Beulah Baptist Church, 106 Beulah Church Road in Crescent City, will hold its Fall Festival 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Highlights include trunk-or-treat, kids’ rides, chili, chocolate and games. Admission is free. The public is invited. For details, call 904-806-2460.
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
OCT. 29 – Ravine Gardens State Park’s Halloween Spooktacular, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 29, at 1600 Twigg St. in Palatka.
Featuring games, music, face painting, treats, food trucks and a tour through the park’s spooky cabin. Tickets at gate are $5 cash only, exact change. Tickets are required for children ages 4 and up and free for kids 3 and younger. Food and face painting cost extra. Annual passes are not valid for Spooktacular. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult for spooky house tour. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com. For details, call 386-329-3721.
HALLOWEEN NIGHT MARKET
SATURDAY – Honey Leaf Collective Hallo-ween Night Market, 5-10 p.m. Saturday at Azalea City Brewing Company, 120 S. Seventh St. in Palatka. The public is invited.
BOO ON THE AVENUE
OCT. 31 – Downtown Palatka’s Boo On The Avenue, 3 p.m. Oct. 31, between the 200 and 1100 block of St. Johns Ave. For ages up to sixth grade only. Any individual or business interested in handing out candy can call Sam Deputy at 386-983-4897.
KARAOKE AND COSTUME CONTEST
WEDNESDAY – Arts Council of Greater Palatka’s Karaoke Night, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St. in Palatka. Tickets are $5 at the door. Highlights include food, fun and a costume contest for all ages. For details, visit artsinputnam@aol.com.
PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
ENTRY DEADLINE: MONDAY – Arts Council of Greater Palatka’s No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Contest is open to ages 6-12, 13-18 and adults 19 and older. Decorated pumpkins can be dropped off 5-6 p.m. Monday at the Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St. in Palatka. Winners will be announced Wednesday during Karaoke Night at the Larimer.
For details, visit artsinputnam@aol.com or call
386-538-4092.
COSTUMES FOR KIDS
OCT. 22 – The 5th annual Jonathan Garcia’s Costumes For Kids free costume giveaway noon Oct. 22 at the Palatka riverfront, 100 Memorial Parkway in Palatka near the clock tower. The event will include a superhero meet and greet and is free to the public.
Sponsored by Garcia and Beck Chrysler.
TRUNK OR TREAT
OCT. 22 – Pak’s Martial Arts Halloween Trunk or Treat, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 22, 161 Carter Road, Palatka. Highlights include candy, games and more. Admission is free. The event is open to families. For details, call 386-325-2110 or visit www.palatkaafterschoolprogram.com.
OCT. 29 – Open Door Church of God Trunk or Treat is 5-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at the church at 3704 Crill Ave. in Palatka. Highlights include decorated vehicles loaded with candy, family-friendly games, face painting, music and more. Costumes are welcome. For details, visit the website opendoorcog.com or search for our Facebook page.
OCT. 31 – Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Trunk or Treat, Oct. 31, 6 p.m., corner of Central Avenue and Summit Street in Crescent City. Admission is free.
OCT. 31 – Palatka Police Department 7th annual Trunk or Treat, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the riverfront in Palatka. Local businesses are invited to participate by handing out candy. Application forms are due Saturday. Forms are available through Captain Matt Newcomb via email at mnewcomb@palatka-fl.gov. Business will have to provide their own candy to hand out. Applicants will also be required to provide a copy of a state issued identification card for background check. This must be turned in with participation form. For details, call Newcomb at 386-329-0115.
HARVEST HOEDOWN
OCT. 29 – Living Hope Church in Florahome Harvest Hoedown is 5-9 p.m. Oct. 29 at 1109 State Road 100 in Florahome. Highlights include free food, music, lots of candy, carnival games, inflatables, dino den spinning ride, black light maze, and a two-story rock wall. Admission is free. The public is invited. For details, call 386-538-1945 or 386-659-1365.
CRESCENT CITY
‘DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL’
OCT. 29 – Crescent City Dia de Los Muertos “Day of the Dead Festival,” 4-8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Eva Lyon Park, 100 s. Summit St., Crescent City. Admission is free. Highlights include authentic festivities, food, music and more. There will also be an Altar decorating contest with cash prizes. For vendor or sponsorship information, call 386-867-7391.
CRESCENT CITY BOO CREW
OCT. 31 - Hop on a golf cart and be part of the “Boo Crew” starting at 3 p.m. The ride will start downtown on the east side of Central Avenue and city officials hope to get people in the spooky spirit before Trunk or Treat begins at 6 p.m.
WELAKA
FALL MARKET
OCT. 29 – The Woman’s Club of Welaka Fall Market is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Woman’s Club of Welaka, 644 County Road 309 in Welaka. Cosponsor for the event is C-Gypsea Art. Highlights include vendors selling food, crafts, clothing, jewelry and other items, as well as live music, the LifeSouth Bloodmobile and lunches and baked goods prepared by the Woman’s Club members. Tickets are $10 for a chance to win a handmade pink flamingo quilt made by a club member to benefit Putnam First Cancer Fund. The drawing will be at 2 p.m. the quilt can be seen at gfwcwelaka.com. Vendor information and registration is available by calling 754-281-5373.
GOLF CART PARADE
Oct. 30 – The town’s golf cart parade and trick-or-treating event will begin at noon with the parade. It starts at Downtown Park and ends at Jefferson Smith Park. Golf cart decorations and rider costumes are encouraged. No alcohol is allowed during the parade or at the parks. Trick-or-treating at the park will immediately follow the parade. People who would like to hand out candy must bring their own, and they
EAST PALATKA
FALL BASH PIRATE PARTY 
SATURDAY – Feed the Need of Putnam County 3rd annual Fall Bash Pirate Party, 7-11 p.m. Saturday at the Putnam County Shrine Club, 116 Yelvington Road in East Palatka. Highlights include live music, silent auction, 50/50 drawing, a photo booth and a Wine Pull Costume Contest. Admission is $40 per person. Proceeds go to Feed the Need locally who supplies backpacks full of food for needy children on weekends and holidays.
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Area organizations planning fall festivities or Halloween events to
tmurphy@palatkadailynews.com. Be sure to include a
contact person’s name and phone number.