🌱 Kid-Friendly Fall Festivals + Haunted Cemetery + Ghost Bike Tours

Good morning, Dunedin! It's Kristen, your host of the Dunedin Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including:

• Fall festivals and spooky tours right in town
• The Piper on the Pier is officially back in action
• Meet some of the Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest artists

But first, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 72.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dunedin:

1. 'Tis the season for pumpkin lattes and fall festivals, the latter of which are happening all over Tampa Bay. Dunedin is kicking off the season with the 50th Anniversary Our Lady Of Lourdes Fall Festival which will run through the weekend. Later in the month, be sure to attend the Honeymoon Island Fall Festival which is scheduled for Oct. 22 and Oct. 23 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Be sure to check out the full list of other festivals in our area happening this month! (Dunedin Patch)
2. The Dunedin History Museum is getting in the spirit of Spooky Season with Haunted Cemetery Tours available on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27. Each tour starts at 6 p.m. at the Dunedin Cemetery on Keene Road. Tickets are $30 each and costumes are welcome! Those who choose the Oct. 26 tour will also experience a special guest performance. This tour may be too scary for young kids but is perfect for date night! (Dunedin Patch | Dunedin History Museum)
3. If you're looking for some spooky fun this month while also getting in some exercise, you might enjoy Dunedin Ghost Bike Tours. The two-hour guided tour takes you to some of the spookiest places in our area, including Downtown Dunedin, The Fenway Hotel, Andrews Memorial Chapel, and The Commodore's Home. This is a leisurely 7.5-mile bike ride on flat terrain with multiple stops throughout the tour. Tours are available on weekends throughout October at 4 p.m. Ticket prices start at $35 and vary depending on whether you will be using your own bike or renting one. (Clearwater Beach Tours)

Dunedin Daily Pic of the Day:

Thank you, Paula Clancy, for sharing this photo of your awesome Halloween decorations!

Who else has spooky decorations up at home? Share photos of your Halloween decor with the Dunedin community by emailing them to Dunedin@Patch.com for consideration! Please confirm in the email that you own the rights to the photo, and that Patch has permission to republish it.

Today in Dunedin:

• Dunedin Writers Group at the Dunedin Public Library (9:30 a.m.)
• Victoria Drive Sunset Stroll at the Dunedin History Museum (5 p.m.)
• Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival at Our Lady Of Lourdes (5 p.m.)
• Live music with Justin Russell at Beach Island Brewery (7 p.m.)
• Movies In the Park — "Jumanji: The Next Level" at Pioneer Park (7 p.m.)
• Piper on the Pier at the Dunedin Marina (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Pinellas County Government reminds everyone to always be alert while using the Pinellas Trail. Avoid using headphones or keep the volume low enough that you can hear other trail users. (Pinellas County Government via Facebook)
• Meet some of the artists who will be at this year's Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest! Greg Neal is a self-taught potter originally from Ohio. This is the fourth year Neal and his beautiful handmade stoneware will be in attendance. Mark Eliason focuses on Pop Surrealistic collages and will be attending the art harvest for the first time. Check out their work online or at the 58th Annual Art Harvest on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 in Highlander Park. (Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Harvest via Facebook | Greg Neal |Mark Eliason)
• The City of Dunedin is proud to have a mixed recycling program for the community. Whether you’ve lived in Dunedin for decades or are new in town, it’s always a good idea to refresh your knowledge of Dunedin's recycling program. You can find everything you need to know about recycling in Dunedin on the city's website. (City of Dunedin via Facebook | Dunedin Gov - Recycling)
• Dunedin Elementary School is hosting a Fall Festival for students and their families on Oct. 21 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Kids will enjoy a bounce house, obstacle course, spooky hallway, face painting, games, and more. Costumes are allowed with some limitations. Wristbands are $5 each. The festival is free for parents and kids three years old and younger. Print out the form shared on Facebook to get your wristbands. (Dunedin Elementary School PTA via Facebook)
• The Piper on the Pier is back at the Dunedin Marina on Friday and Saturday nights! Enjoy a performance of "Amazing Grace" at sunset. (Dunedin Gov)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.