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193Events this week
26Free things to do
84New spots
123New stories

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This week in Wildwood

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 193 events, day by day →

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Monday 8:30am · Cecil Clark Chevrolet

Championship for Children Golf Tournament

Monday 8:30am · The Country Club Of Orlando

Sewing Classes

Monday 9:30am · Azalea Park United Methodist Church

FanART-Appropriation and Affection

Monday 10am · Valencia College Downtown Campus

Senior Expo

Monday 10am · Orlando Museum of Art · Free

New in Wildwood

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Hogeye Preserve Pathway, behind Edna’s

Parks & Outdoors

Scenic steps, anyone? Hug the 2.5-mile loop at Hogeye Preserve Pathway in The Village of Marsh Bend and you’ll wind under oak hammocks around a historic Florida water basin that links to the clear Fenney Spring.

thevillages.com ↗

M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ

Restaurants

Follow the smoke: M&M Old Hickory Smokehouse BBQ serves up brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, sausage, and tips in a casual setting.

facebook.com ↗

The Flower Studio Oxford

Shopping

Autumn blooms, anyone? The Flower Studio Oxford is cranking out cozy fall arrangements, from sunflower mason jars to gourd-filled centerpieces, plus budget-friendly Minis under $60.

tfsoxford.com ↗

Wildwood’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Wildwood

The five stories Wildwood readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. 352 WEEKEND TOP EVENT PICKS OCT. 23-25: Fine Arts Fest, Chocolate Class and Spooktaculars - 352today

    This weekend is set to be the weekend of family-friendly events in Marion County, Florida, including a Fine Arts Fest, Chocolate Class and Spooktaculars.

    Full story at 352today.com ↗

  2. State provides information about driver license and motor vehicle data breach

    The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has revealed that a malicious actor accessed certain department records on September 4, 2026 using compromised credentials.

    Full story at alachuachronicle.com ↗

  3. Starfish smoked salmon recalled across New York

    A distributor of starfish seafood, Starfish Seafood Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced, has recalled a smoked salmon package due to listeria concerns.

    Full story at binghamtonhomepage.com ↗

  4. WATCH AGAIN: News 6 forum tackles Florida Amendment 3, property taxes

    Amendment 3, also known as HJR 1F, would significantly expand Florida's homestead exemption for non-school property taxes to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 by 2028, indexed to inflation after that.

    Full story at clickorlando.com ↗

  5. New Wildwood police unit to offer stepped-up coverage of entertainment areas in The Villages - Villages-News

    Police Chief Randy Parmer has restructured the Wildwood Police Department, adding an assistant chief and creating a special operations unit.

    Full story at villages-news.com ↗

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