This weekend in Hernando County, FL

Enjoy a Halloween story hour for children at Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. Costumes are welcome, and the Reading Garden offers a kid-friendly setting with statues and plenty of room for adults.

Paint a cozy campfire scene featuring two friendly ghosts in the woods, with one toasting a marshmallow. An optional DIY candle add-on is available for $25. Arrive 30 minutes before the class to pick from 25 scents and hand pour an all-natural soy candle. It sets while you paint, so you leave with your artwork and a custom candle. Reserving in advance is recommended to secure seating and honor any special requests, and payment is due at the time of booking, which can be completed online. Walk-ins are accepted within 30 minutes of the posted start. If fewer than three painters are registered at least 24 hours ahead, the class may be canceled; in that case, participants will be notified by email or phone and will receive a studio credit valid for 60 days or can be rescheduled into another class. Refunds are not offered. Participants must be 18 or older, and guests 17 or younger must attend with a parent or guardian. For adult events, a paid reservation and active painting participation are required to remain in the studio.

Jorge Valentine brings a playlist of rock, pop, and country favorites made for singing and dancing. The set features hit songs by Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Poison, Ed Sheeran, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, Nickelback, Linkin Park, Creed, Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Taylor Swift and more.

The Mudds, a local favorite, bring their signature blend of original smooth jazz and toe tapping blues to Bree’s Riverside Restaurant. The band features Sam Mudd on vocals and guitar, Betsy Mudd on bass, Port Barlow on guitar, Jeff Craft on keys, and Jeff Harrison on harmonica. Enjoy a relaxed riverside vibe with music made to feed both the soul and the tummy.