Mary Rathman

There will be an Oktoberfest 5K and Beer Garden on Oct. 8 at the Grand Hampton Clubhouse, 8301 Dunham Station Drive in Tampa, at 9:45 a.m. The cost is $45 by Oct. 7, and $50 the day of the race. There also will be a Kinder Run (1-mile fun run) for kids age 12 and younger at 8:30 a.m., for $10. For information or to register, visit GetMeRegistered.com.

St. Cecelia Interparish Singles will host a Halloween Dance Social Party on Oct. 8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at Colreavy Hall, 820 Jasmine Way in Clearwater, for ages 50 and older. There will be live entertainment, beer, wine, soda, bottled water and snacks. There also will be prizes for Halloween costumes, free door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle. No reservations are needed. The cost is $7. For information, call (727) 544-3735, or visit SCIPS.tripod.com.

The Diocese of St. Petersburg will host the annual Hispanic Mass/Misa Hispana on Oct. 8 at 11 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 Fifth Ave., N., in St. Pete. The day begins at 10 a.m., with the praying of the rosary, followed by the procession of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patroness of Brazil. A small reception will follow the Mass. For information, visit DOSP.org/ministeriohispano.

The City of Brooksville will celebrate 160 years during its weeklong Founders’ Week celebration Oct. 8 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) through Oct. 15 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). The week will conclude with a car show on Oct. 15, at historic downtown Brooksville on Main Street and Fort Dade Avenue. Car show entry fee is $10. Cars that decorate trunks for Halloween, dress up and have candy for “Trunk or Treat” will receive a free entry into the main show category. For detailed information, call Desiree Fratianni at (352) 5409-3835.

The annual Old Timer’s Picnic will take place on Oct. 8 in the Clayton Building at the Pasco County Fairgrounds. Food will be served at noon. Guests should bring a covered dish to share, along with their own table service. Ice tea and lemonade will be provided. Anyone who has lived in Pasco County for more than 20 years is considered an “old timer.” Guests are encouraged to bring old photos, newspaper clippings and items of interest for Pasco County families. There will be a short business meeting to elect officers to the Old Timer’s Picnic Association. Prizes will be awarded to the oldest man, the oldest woman, the couple married the longest, and the person who traveled the greatest distance to attend. For information, call Bill or Shirley Burkett at (813) 567-3996.

The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host these upcoming events:

• Preteen Hallow Tangles on Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon, for ages 9 to 15
• Play, Make, Discover Candy Painting on Oct. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., for toddlers and preschoolers
• Preteen Jewelry Making: Spooky Tassels on Oct. 8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 to 15
• Spooky Crafts for Adults: Spooky Canisters on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for ages 16 and older
• Kids Crafts: Spooktacular Creations on Oct. 15 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade

A signed liability waiver, registration and proper dress code are required for all events. For information, call (813) 929-1214.

The 10th annual Spooky Tails, to benefit the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, will take place at Parwick Kennels, 22129 Carson Drive in Land O’ Lakes, on Oct. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. There will be food, music and games, and a pet costume contest at 1:30 p.m. Pets must be leashed. For information, call Troy Stevenson at (813) 727-4111.

The Museum of Science & Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., in Tampa, will host “An Afternoon with an Astronaut” on Oct. 8 at noon and again at 3 p.m. Story Musgrave will give a talk about saving the Hubble space telescope and take questions from the audience, followed by the showing of the Imax film “Hubble.” Tickets for the two-hour event are $10 for MOSI members, or $15 for non-members. An add-on experience also is available for $15, with a meet-and-greet, light snacks and drinks. For information, visit MOSI.org.

The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, 15602 Pioneer Museum Road in Dade City, will host a Scarecrow Festival on Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a great pumpkin drop at 1 p.m. Guests can make their own scarecrow. There also will be vendors, Touch A Truck, a petting zoo, carnival games, a bounce house and slide, face painting, a pumpkin patch, a pumpkin toss and barrel train rides. Mr. Tommy will entertain at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. No pets (except service animals), coolers, food or beverages allowed. Admission is $5. Children age 5 and younger are free. For information, visit PioneerFloridaMuseum.org.

Lutz-Land O’ Lakes American Legion Post 108 will meet the second Saturday at the month at 9 a.m., at Harvester United Methodist Church, 2432 Collier Parkway in Land O’ Lakes. The next meeting is Oct. 8. For information, call (813) 994-1214, or email .