Mary Rathman

New River Friends of the Library will host a “Howl ‘O’ Read Fall Book Sale” Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills. There will be gently used books for all ages, and book bags available to purchase. There also will be a children’s craft corner and face painting for free. For information, call (813) 788-6375.

Hillbilly Farms, 10325 U.S. 98 in Dade City, will host a “Harvest Festival” Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be hayrides, bounce houses, mini train rides, a pumpkin patch, music, face painting, horse riding and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The festival is free for adults, and for $10 children will receive a bracelet that allows them to take part in activities all day. Parking is free. For information, call Hillbilly Farms at (352) 567-7475.

The Florida Medical Clinic Foundation of Caring is hosting an employee, patient and community garage sale on Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Florida Medical Clinic parking lot, 38135 Market Square in Zephyrhills. For information, call Joan Kaina at (813) 997-7711 or Wendy Crosier at (813) 299-4715.

Pasco County Utilities will host a recycling event for household hazardous waste and electronics Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to noon at the West Pasco Government Center, 7530 Little Road in New Port Richey. The event is free to Pasco County residents, but there is a $5 charge for each television, computer monitor, computer tower and laptop computer. There also is a $10 charge for TVs that exceed 36 inches. For information, call Charley Ryburn at (813) 929-2755, ext. 6896, or visit PascoCountyUtilities.com, and click on the Household Hazardous Waste link.

The Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd., will host the annual “Spooky Tails” on Oct. 24 from noon to 4 p.m., to benefit the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. There will be food, music, games, and a Halloween pet costume contest at 2:30 p.m. Pets must be on a leash. For information and details, visit Pasco-K9-Fundraiser.com.

The GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club will have an indoor flea market fundraiser Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lutz Community Center, 101 First Ave., N.W. Food, baked goods and treats will be available. For information, call (813) 996-4909 or (813) 785-8095.

Pet SuperMarket, 18445 U.S. 41 in Lutz, is hosting a “Happy Howl-O-Ween Party” Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be free treat giveaways, and guests can enter to win free pet food for a year. There also will be a pet costume contest at 2 p.m. Registration is from 1:30 p.m. to 1:55 p.m., for the pet contest. Joyce Locke Photography will be available for “Furry Friends Photo Sessions” from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For information, call (813) 949-4701.

Sallybrating, a local teen’s organization that collects crazy socks for cancer patients, will host “Socks & Cycles,” a family fall festival and cancer benefit, with Eagle Riders 3752 on Oct. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Zephyrhills Eagles, 4149 New River Road in Wesley Chapel. The event will include a Poker Run, car show, vendors, food, raffles, entertainment, crafts and games. The entry fee for the Poker Run is $15, or $10 with five pairs of new socks. Registration is at 10:30 a.m. For information, email .

The Hillsborough River State Park Preservation Society will host its 23rd annual “Haunted Woods” event Oct. 23 and Oct. 24 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the park at 15402 U.S. 301 in Thonotosassa. There will be a haunted trail, coloring contest, and a costume contest both nights. There also will be a family tram ride on Oct. 24. The cost is $10 for ages 13 and older, and free for those ages 12 and younger. Proceeds will benefit the preservation society. For information, call (813) 987-6771.

Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., in downtown Tampa, will host its annual “A Nightmare on Franklin Street” Halloween series.

• Oct. 23: “The Conjuring” at 7:30 p.m.
• Oct. 24: “Devil’s Rejects” at 3:45 p.m., “Pet Sematary” at 6:30 p.m., and “The Shining” at 9:30 p.m.
• Oct. 25: “Nightmare Before Christmas” at 3 p.m., “Sweeney Todd” at 5:30 p.m., and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 11 p.m.
• Oct. 26: “An American Werewolf in London” at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for general admission, and $8 for theater members. The theater also will offer late-night, lights-off ghost tours. For a complete schedule and information, visit TampaTheatre.org.