Halloween isn't until next week but there are a few holiday-themed events going on to get you into the spooky spirit early. We have details for you about a speaker series covering the Haunted History of Florida and an outdoor movie that will feature a performance by Thrillagers. There is also an outdoor concert planned and a giving group showcase. Plus, The Villages Entertainment schedule is filled with variety, too.

We have details for you about The Village Heritage Celebration on Tuesday, a three-day annual softball championship tournament and Saturday's Running of the Squares. For those of you who love being entertained, multiple venues are hosting different events and we share that information with you.

In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness, it's time for Party in Pink Zumbathon Monday through Thursday. We also have details for you about Active Aging Week, the opening of a new recreation center and two new businesses. We get you ready for an outdoor movie and several musical offerings, too. Plus, if you are a Daily Sun subscriber, look for the October issue of The Villages Magazine inside Tuesday's paper.

From live music in the mornings to a popular fall craft show and arts and crafts festival on the weekend, this week is filled with activity. We have those details for you in addition to a look at other entertainment options on the schedule. Plus, a new restaurant is having a ribbon cutting, local Veterans are returning from a once-in-a-lifetime trip and we share a few things happening next week, too.

Fall is in the air and with it comes registration time for The Enrichment Academy, recreation social leagues, golf and pickleball tournaments, and the next Running of the Squares. We share those details with you, along with information on a Music Lover's Showcase, a celebration of Dolly Parton, and lots of other entertainment options for you this week, too.

Registration time is here for fall recreation social leagues, a men's cup pickleball tournament, and a few golf tournaments. Later this week, you can attend The Enrichment Academy's annual Learn & Grow Expo, which can help you get ready to register for the fall/winter season. We have details about a weekend train show and don't forget to get your tickets to a variety of entertainment options, as well.

Registration gets underway later this week for the 2026 Fall Recreation Social Leagues and we have those details for you. We share with you a few activities going on within The Villages Recreation & Parks and remind you about the deadline to apply for the Fall Craft Show. Also, there will be a 9/11 Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday. Plus, we update you on local musical entertainment on the schedule for this week.

The Daily Sun's annual College Colors Day Funds for Food donation period is open and numbers are already more than half way to passing last year's record-breaking figures. The donation period is open through Thursday then it's time for a community-wide celebration on Friday. We have all of those details for you, in addition to information about two outdoor morning concerts, a weekend sports card and memorabilia show and a glass fusion show, too. Plus, if you are a Daily Sun subscriber, don't miss out on Tuesday's delivery of the September issue of The Villages Magazine.