Oct. 16 – Taxpayers Association of Indian River County Vero Beach City Council Candidate Forum, 11:30 a.m., Elks Lodge, 1350 26th Street, lunch cost $15.  For reservations call John Kistler at 772-538-7044.

Oct. 17 – Art Night, a Vero Beach Art Club Artist Exhibition and Fundraiser, 5 to 9 p.m. at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, with proceeds donated to Vero Beach Recreation Department Children’s Art Programs.  Free and open to the public. 231-0303

Oct. 17 – Indian River Tea Party Vero Beach City Council Candidate Forum, 6 p.m., Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th Street.  This event is open to the public and will be simulcast on WTTB 1490 AM.

Oct. 18 & 19 – Riverside Theatre Comedy Zone, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. on the Waxlax Stage starring Kevin Lee and another TBA. Optional food service 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; bar to 11 p.m.  Comedy Zone tickets $15, $25 show and food voucher.  231-6990

Oct. 18 & 19, 25 & 26 – Halloween Spooktacular and Sleepy Hollow, A Musical Tale, 6 p.m. at Riverside Children’s Theatre, features interactive experiences, a haunted maze and an enactment with a modern spin on the fall classic, Sleepy Hollow, A Musical Tale.  Tickets $15, $13 all-night pass.  231-6990

Oct. 19 – 2013 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, a noncompetitive walk to raise funds in the fight against breast cancer, 8:30 a.m. opening ceremonies; 9 a.m. walk at Riverview Park in Sebastian.  562.2272 ext. 2403

Oct. 19 – Brit Bash, with 100+ British cars and motorcycles on display, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park. 532-4265

Oct. 19 – Treasure Coast Crown Jewel Marching Band Festival, with Florida’s top high school bands competing at the Vero Beach High School Citrus Bowl Stadium, 10 a.m. Preliminary Competition begins; 6:30 p.m. Finals Competition. Tickets $12 for both, $10 for finals, $6 youth ticket.

Oct. 20 – Garden Club of Indian River County 85th Anniversary Open House, 2 to 4 p.m. Public welcome.  567-4602