The North Shore Birding Festival returns Dec. 3-7 with 60 trips exploring Lake Apopka and other Central Florida birding destinations. Registration is open, with proceeds supporting the planned Orange Audubon Natural History Museum at Apopka Birding Park.

Apopka’s Nov. 9-15 calendar includes Planning Commission hearings, a Veterans Day ceremony and a rescheduled CRA meeting Thursday at 2 p.m., with no agenda available yet. Saturday brings a morning park cleanup and a free Taylor Swift tribute concert at the Apopka Amphitheater.

Country music star Tyler Hubbard will headline K92.3’s fifth annual Jingle Jam at the Apopka Amphitheater on Sunday, Dec. 6. Presented by Attorney Dan Newlin, the holiday concert features six acts, with general admission tickets starting at $25 plus a ticketing fee.

The turkey can wait — November’s streaming feast is ready to browse. Our guide brings together the monthly lineups from six platforms to help you plan everything from a holiday movie night to a Thanksgiving weekend binge.

A spooky story that delights one child may terrify another. From “Frog and Toad” to “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” literature professor Liz Rosenberg explores how adults can match Halloween books to a child’s readiness for fright.

Netflix’s November lineup brings returning favorites, holiday movies, documentaries and live Thanksgiving Eve football. Our release calendar details what’s arriving and when, including “Black Doves,” “The Altruists,” “The Hunting Wives” and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated John Anderson’s “Seminole Wind” as Florida’s official anthem, honoring the Apopka native who died Oct. 21 at age 71. His executive order also directs state officials to establish historic markers in Apopka and rename Lake Apopka’s wildlife drive and trail system in Anderson’s memory.

Hulu’s November lineup mixes returning dramas, reality television, and new movie arrivals with an early helping of Christmas favorites. Our calendar tracks the announced premieres, film additions, weekly episodes, and podcasts throughout the month.

HBO Max opens in November with the return of “The Gilded Age” and a holiday favorites collection, including “Elf” and “A Christmas Story.” Our guide covers the announced release calendar, new documentaries, arriving movies, and live sports.

Apopka closes October with free drive-thru trick-or-treating, four development applications scheduled for review, and the Apopka Works for All Town Hall. The Oct. 26-31 calendar also includes Camp Wewa’s Climb Club and a Halloween morning run benefiting The Gina McReynolds Foundation.

Disney+ welcomes the return of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” the conclusion of “VisionQuest” and holiday premieres including “Mickey’s Home Alone” and “Dasher.” Our November guide includes the announced release calendar for series, specials, documentaries, live events and podcasts.

John Anderson’s journey from Apopka to the Country Music Hall of Fame included decades of hits and memorable returns to his hometown stage. The singer, whose family announced his death Wednesday at 71, leaves a legacy of music and enduring ties to the community where he grew up.

Apple TV’s November lineup includes the return of “Stick,” Awkwafina’s culinary docuseries, and the heist thriller “12 12 12.” New films, a Snoopy holiday special, and a free “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” weekend round out the month’s announced highlights.

Prime Video’s announced November lineup includes “The Greatest,” “Madden,” a new season of “The Rings of Power” and the debut of “Blade Runner 2099.” Our calendar highlights confirmed premieres and a Black Friday sports schedule available without a subscription.

The Farmworker Association of Florida invites the community to a family-style dinner featuring harvests from its gardens on Friday at the Apopka Community Center. The evening will also include live entertainment, a raffle, an auction, and a market of local makers. Tickets are still available.

Apopka faces a busy week of city business, including development reviews, code enforcement hearings, and a City Commission workshop and meeting. Residents can also attend a Bronson Peak community meeting with Mayor Nick Nesta, visit Camp Wewa’s Climb Club, or enjoy Saturday’s Halloween in the Park.

Apopka’s Development Review Committee approved plans for the Trader Mae's Christmas Festival, a two-day holiday market scheduled for Nov. 7–8. The committee also reviewed commercial redevelopment and logistics park plans that drew requests for revisions involving planning requirements, parking, and emergency access.

Project Noelle’s Red Ribbon Spooktacular will bring costumes, contests, and a drug-prevention message to the Apopka Community Center on October 24. Behind the free family event is a nonprofit founded by Keli Clark after her daughter’s overdose death, dedicated to helping children affected by a parent’s addiction.

Apopka’s Development Review Committee raised concerns about the Crossroads at Kelly Park commercial layout and its connection to a roadway funding agreement. The committee also reviewed upcoming events, including the Apopka Christmas Parade, K92.3’s Jingle Jam, and a Bee Gees tribute fundraiser.