A festival of trees auction, menorah lighting and a Christmas pajama bash, oh my. Sprinkle in an outdoor concert and movie, plus toss in a variety of holiday shows, too. 

The Villages Christmas Parade is coming your way and we have those fun details for you. We also share with you a new holiday event that is a great excuse for you to do some shopping this weekend. With a wide variety of entertainment available throughout the community this week you are sure to find at least a couple to attend. And this is the final week for a couple of local holiday drives, so don't forget to spread some holiday cheer this season.  

We get your ready for Shop and Dine Holi-Days, another Tree Lighting Festival and a Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony. And on the musical entertainment front, you have a lot to choose from, including plenty of holiday-themed shows and more.

From the annual Festival of Trees to two Tree Lighting Festivals, we have details to get you into the holiday spirit. Find out how you can support local Special Olympics Florida - Sumter County athletes by bidding on uniquely decorated artificial trees. You will not want to miss out on ice skating performances within Spanish Springs Town Center on Saturday, along with resident performance groups with their holiday routines at both Spanish Springs and Brownwood. 

Have a great Thanksgiving! Enjoy Black Friday and shop local on Small Business Saturday, too!  

We have plenty of activities and events to share with you this week. We will begin this episode with entertainment options for you then share what's going on within The Villages Recreation and Parks Department. This will include details about an outdoor concert and movie, along with a health and wellness expo and Starry Starry Night event. Plus, there are two car shows on the schedule, as well. 

In recognition of Veteran's Day on Tuesday, there are several local events and concerts that you can attend, which includes an annual event at Brownwood Paddock Square filled with patriotism and local American heroes. We also have details about other shows on the calendar including Rocky and the Rollers twice. Plus, we get you ready for the next on the square event and several extra options for this week. 

As we enter the first week of November, you can take part in the annual Hearts for our Hospital Health and Cycling Expo and big bike challenge and a three-hour aquafitness marathon. There are a couple of fun ways to see talented dogs in action. Plus, follow the yellow brick road and go somewhere over the rainbow during a production of The Wizard of Oz. We also have details about a New Car Auto Showcase and Artist Round the Square. 

Halloween community fun continues this week with a few different activities, including Scooter's Monster Bash and a pirate cruise on Lake Sumter. We also have details about the annual Government Day, plenty of entertainment opportunities for you to enjoy, in addition to information about some new golf amenities coming your way soon. 

**Update: Lobby Lounge Masquerade on Tues., Oct. 28 at The Sharon has been canceled**

A country dance demonstration to start off your week followed by four days worth of Hometown Halloween and lots of resident lifestyle art and craft shows and sales, too. We also add in a variety of musical entertainment options featuring the sounds of Motown to Led Zeppelin and much more. 

Get ready to add some activities to your social calendar. The Villages Heritage Festival is coming your way early in the week followed by an Outdoor Concert Series, The Villages Softball Championship, the Men's Village Cup and lots of opportunities to purchase some one-of-a-kind art and craft creations made by your neighbors. And if you are seeking some stage entertainment options for this week, you can go to "Gypsy," The Vampire Circus or a few others.