OCTOBER 2025
(SC) Ongoing HOMESCHOOL IN THE PARKS, Ages: 7-12. Several parks throughout the Charleston County Parks system. 843-795-4386, customerservice@ccprc.com. Charleston County Parks hosts various events for homeschool groups in our parks throughout the year! From the marsh to the oceans, the outdoors serves as our classroom and makes for great homeschool field trips during science lessons. ccprc.com.
(VA) October 3, 2025, MOVIE ON THE LAWN*, TBD, All ages. Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, 540-370-0732, Learn@gwffoundation.org *New event, movie title and details forthcoming. Kenmore.org/events.
(TN) November 3, 2025, HOMESCHOOL DAY, 10 am-12 pm. Ages event for: 6-18. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Rd, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-636-4132, julie.obryan@membg.org. Join us for hands-on learning that supplements your homeschool curriculum for ages 6+. This semester of Homeschool Days we will discover the natural world around us through activities and lessons on fall plants and the harvest season. Students will learn all about insects and spiders, explore our Delta Garden and learn old fashioned gardening methods, master the basics of fruits and vegetables, and discover the joy of nature journaling. Your registration includes all four sessions listed below. Please note Homeschool Days are on Mondays. Cost of Event: $60 MBG Members/$80 Non-Members. Price per child participant for the semester, which includes the four sessions listed above. Adults who accompany their child will need to pay Garden admission upon entry to the Garden. https://membg.org/events/homeschool-days-fall-2025/.
(SC) October 4, 2025: FAMILY DAY AT THE AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE, 3 to 6 pm, All Ages. Aiken-Rhett House yard and interior, 48 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, SC, 29401, 843 329 8932, mreber@historiccharleston.org. Bring the whole family to the c.1820 Aiken-Rhett House and experience history in this engaging and interactive event designed for the whole family! This family- friendly fundraiser offers something for everyone, all at the beautiful and uniquely preserved Aiken-Rhett House Museum, located on Charleston’s historic peninsula. Tickets include a BBQ feast with sides, full access to the Aiken-Rhett House, live music, a petting zoo, historic games, and kid friendly calligraphy, sweet grass basket weaving, and indigo dyeing classes. Adults 21+: $25 per person, Ages 4-20: $18 per person, Children 3 and under: free. All proceeds benefit Historic Charleston Foundation’s mission to preserve the city’s rich history and advocate for a thoughtful, sustainable future. https://www.historiccharleston.org/events/family-day-at-the-aiken-rhett-house-2025.
(SC) October 4, 2925, FESTIFALL- 33RD ANNUAL COLONIAL AND REVOLUTIONARY WAR WEEKEND, 10:00-5:00, All ages. Historic Walnut Grove Plantation, 1200 Otts Shoals Rd, Roebuck, SC 29376, 864-576-6546, info@spartanburghistory.org. Step back in time to experience the colonial and revolutionary spirit. Experience life in 1781 during the Revolutionary War with live demonstrations of cannon fire, cooking, spinning, camp life, 18th century music and more! Children’s activities happening throughout the day, including candle dipping, quill writing, tin punching, tricorn hats, horn books and sweet bags. Cost of Event: Through 9/27, $2 off per ticket! Adults (18+): $13 ($15 at the gate), Children (3-18): $8 ($10 at the gate). spartanburghistory.org/festifall.
(MD) October 4, 2025, DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD, Maryland. The Drayden African American Schoolhouse is one of the nation’s best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, and its story represents a significant part of St. Mary’s County’s African American history. Visitors are invited to learn more about the restored schoolhouse, its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary’s County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned in this school up until the mid-20th century. For more information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open Houses, programs, admission prices, and more, visit the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Facebook page at Facebook.com/Drayden School or call (301) 994-1471. For more information, please visit: museums.stmarysmd.com.
(VA) October 5, 2025, DEAF & HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY DAY, 1:00 & 2:30 tours, All ages. Ferry Farm, 268 George Washington Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, 540-370-0732, Learn@gwffoundation.org. Take a tour of Ferry Farm with an ASL interpreter. $12 adults, $6 children. Kenmore.org/events
(TN) October 6, 2025, HOMESCHOOL DAY, 10 am-12 pm. Ages event for: 6-18. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Rd, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-636-4132, julie.obryan@membg.org. Join us for hands-on learning that supplements your homeschool curriculum for ages 6+. This semester of Homeschool Days we will discover the natural world around us through activities and lessons on fall plants and the harvest season. Students will learn all about insects and spiders, explore our Delta Garden and learn old fashioned gardening methods, master the basics of fruits and vegetables, and discover the joy of nature journaling. Your registration includes all four sessions listed below. Please note Homeschool Days are on Mondays. Cost of Event: $60 MBG Members/$80 Non-Members. Price per child participant for the semester, which includes the four sessions listed above. Adults who accompany their child will need to pay Garden admission upon entry to the Garden. https://membg.org/events/homeschool-days-fall-2025/
(GA) October 9, 2025, HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM AT ELACHEE NATURE SCIENCE CENTER, 1-3 pm. kindergarten through 6th grade. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, GA 30504, 770-535-1976, sam@elachee.org. Explore guided and self-guided stations that cover different science and nature themes each month. Attendees will also have access to the entire Nature Center and hiking trails. Member child: free, non-member child: $10. www.elachee.org.
(GA) October 9, 2025, BATTLEFIELD MEMORIAL MARCH, 9 a.m. All ages. Battlefield Memorial Park, MLK Jr Blvd & Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA 31401, 912-651-6840, admin@chsgeorgia.org. Coastal Heritage Society honors those who fought during the 1779 Battle of Savannah. Our Battlefield Memorial March leads guests through the footsteps of soldiers on that historic day. After the march, a wreath-laying and remembrance ceremony is held on Battlefield Memorial Park. This event engages elected officials, foreign dignitaries, and locals alike. Free. https://chsgeorgia.org/
(VA) October 11, 2025, DOG DAYS AT FERRY FARM, 10am-4pm, All ages. Ferry Farm, 268 George Washington Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22405540-370-0732, Learn@gwffoundation.org. Walk your dog outside on the property of George Washington’s Ferry Farm. $5. Kenmore.org/events.
(FL) October 11, 2025, Military Divers & US Navy Anniversary Guided Tours, 11 am and 2 pm, All ages. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305) 664-9737, programs@divingmuseum.org. Join the History of Diving Museum at 11 AM and 2 PM for a special guided tour of the exhibits! The tour is included in your admission price. October’s tours will coincide with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the US Navy and feature special highlights of military and Navy divers and the incredible, often dangerous work they do. $15 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-11, 5 and under free. divingmuseum.org.
(MD) October 11, 2025, BATTY FOR BATS – BUILD & DECORATE YOUR OWN BAT BOX WHILE LEARNING ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE FLYING MAMMALS, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road in Colton’s Point. Registration is not required but encouraged so that we can ensure enough materials for participants. Please call the location ahead of time and let our team know which session(s) you would like to attend. All these activities are included in regular museum admission. Play is rain or shine if there are no safety concerns (e.g., heat advisory, heavy winds, lightning, etc.). Please also call location for more information on the weather policy. For more information about these programs, or to set up special educational programs at one of our museum sites for a group, please contact Olivia Flack at Olivia.Flack@stmaryscountymd.gov. Price is included in regular museum admission. St. Clement’s Island Museum: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum.
(NJ) October 12, 2025, 14TH ANNUAL LESSONS OF HISTORY DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS: “BENJAMIN FRANKLIN’S REVOLUTIONS”, 5pm, Teens and Adults. Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204, 609-884-5404, info@capemaymac.org. Professor of English Carla J. Mulford, Penn State University, and Director of the Library & Museum Michelle Craig McDonald, American Philosophical Society, present this in-depth look at founding father Benjamin Franklin. The lecture will explore Franklin’s role in the American Revolution and his crucial role as European diplomat. Franklin was the public face for independence, individual rights and freedom from political tyranny. His private agony was his beloved son, governor of New Jersey, who remained steadfastly devoted to Britain. Through it all, Franklin’s wit and wisdom helped put a stamp on the new nation. Cost: $40. https://cmmac.ticketapp.org/portal/product/179/event/83bf1a86-2425-4b4f-95f1-4f19ddffcf04
(VA) October 12, 2025, TASTE THROUGH TIME,10am-2pm, All ages. Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, 540-370-0732, Learn@gwffoundation.org. See what’s being made colonial-style in a historic kitchen. Watch the process, sample the food afterwards. $6 without House tour, $12 with House tour. Kenmore.org/events.
(FL) October 13, 2025, HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. 1261 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787, 407-654-8400, kay@flfilmacademy.com. Schedule: 9:00 – 11:00 AM Themed Robotics Challenge – Spooky but silly robot obstacle courses and themed games; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Acting Workshop – Friendly monster improv and Halloween-inspired scenes; 12:00 – 12:45 PM Lunch Break; 12:45 – 3:00 PM Short Film Creation – Work in teams to create a lighthearted Halloween short film; 3:00 – 5:00 PM Movie Screening – Watch a family-friendly Halloween movie. Step into a day packed with just the right amount of spooky and a whole lot of fun. Tackle playful robotics games where your creations dodge cobwebs, race pumpkins, or take on other themed challenges. Bring quirky characters and silly monsters to life in laugh-out-loud improv sessions, then, after lunch, turn your ideas into a short Halloween film that’s more creative than creepy. The day wraps with a seasonal movie to keep the festive spirit going. Students must pack their own lunch. $85. https://flfilmacademy.com/.
(FL) October 15, 2025, IMMERSE YOURSELF! MARINE HABITAT UPDATES & MISSIONS PRESENTATION, 7 pm, All ages. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305) 664-9737, programs@divingmuseum.org. Join the History of Diving Museum as it hosts Erin Spencer of NOAA. Erin will take us through the fascinating world of underwater habitats, and some of the recent discoveries and missions they have been used in. Presentation will be both in-person and virtual and take place at 7 PM on October 15th at the History of Diving Museum. Free admission. divingmuseum.org.
(KY) October 16, 2025, THE BERTA SEMINAR, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT, Adult Educators and Family Members. Eva & Jim Marten’s Alumni Center, 292 Alumni Ave. Bowling Green, KY 42101. The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University, Elizabeth ‘B’ Joyce, elizabeth.joyce@wku.edu, 270-745-3015. . Students’ experiences shape their beliefs about themselves, their tasks, and achievement more broadly. These beliefs, in turn, influence whether and how they pursue success. This session will share research-based strategies developed over the past two decades to increase student motivation. We will explore the value of providing students with choices in their learning, building their confidence in their ability to succeed, and aligning instruction with their interests. When students perceive a task as meaningful and believe they have the skills and support to succeed, they are more likely to engage in self-regulated learning and apply effective academic strategies. These ideas will be examined through the lens of the three legs of talent development: access to advanced content, inductive learning with depth and complexity, and authentic, interest-based learning opportunities. Cost of Event: $125 (lunch is included). https://www.wku.edu/gifted/berta/
(NJ) October 17, 2025, NEW JERSEY AUDUBON PRESENTS: THE NATURE PLACE AT CAPE MAY CONVENTION HALL; 11:00am – 3:00pm, Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204, 609-400-3836, shannon.deangelis@njaudubon.org. The New Jersey Audubon Presents: The Nature Place at Cape May Convention Hall. Nature Nick’s live animal adventures a fun and educational show for the whole family. Nature Nick will be bringing his owl, his toucan, his Patagonian Cavy, his turtles, his hedgehog and more with him to Cape May! He will have 3 shows each day. In addition to this, there will be a live Monarch tagging demo all three days at noon. Other highlights: Vendors, silent auction, and a sweepstakes. FREE and open to the public https://cvent.me/lEPnav.
(NJ) October 18, 2025, NEW JERSEY AUDUBON PRESENTS: THE NATURE PLACE AT CAPE MAY CONVENTION HALL, 10:00am – 5:00pm. Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204, 609-400-3836, shannon.deangelis@njaudubon.org. The New Jersey Audubon Presents: The Nature Place at Cape May Convention Hall. Nature Nick’s live animal adventures a fun and educational show for the whole family. Nature Nick will be bringing his owl, his toucan, his Patagonian Cavy, his turtles, his hedgehog and more with him to Cape May! He will have 3 shows each day. In addition to this, there will be a live Monarch tagging demo all three days at noon. Other highlights: Vendors, silent auction, and a sweepstakes. FREE and open to the public https://cvent.me/lEPnav.
(PA) October 18, 2025, WOLF AWARENESS DAY, 11AM to 2PM, All Ages, Wolf Sanctuary of PA, 465 Speedwell Forge Road, Lititz, PA, 17543, 717-626-4617, wolfsanctuary@gmail.com. Celebrate Wolf Awareness Day at Wolf Sanctuary of PA! This fundraising event will feature self-guided tours, educational games and activities for children, live music and more! Cost: $20 adults, $15 children age 4-11, FREE children 0-3. https://wolfsanctuarypa.org/tours-events/.
(MD) October 18, 2025, DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD, Maryland. The Drayden African American Schoolhouse is one of the nation’s best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, and its story represents a significant part of St. Mary’s County’s African American history. Visitors are invited to learn more about the restored schoolhouse, its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary’s County. Hear the real stories about how African American students learned in this school up until the mid-20th century. For more information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open Houses, programs, admission prices, and more, visit the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Facebook page at Facebook.com/Drayden School or call (301) 994-1471. For more information, please visit: museums.stmarysmd.com.
(VA) October 18, 2025: YORKTOWN VICTORY DAY CELEBRATION, all ages are welcome. American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 200 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690, (757) 253-4838. enews@jyf.virginia.gov. Celebrate America’s momentous 1781 Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown on October 18 with artillery firings, exhibits and interpretive programs examining the significance of the American and French alliance. Included with museum admission. On Yorktown Day, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown offers free admission to active duty, reserve and retired military personnel and up to three direct family members with military identification.jyfmuseums.org.
(VA) October 18, 2025 – May 3, 2026, SPECIAL EXHIBIT: FRESH VIEWS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, all ages are welcome. American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, 200 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690, (757) 253-4838, enews@jyf.virginia.gov. Discover new perspectives on the ideals and legacies of the American Revolution through the folk art of Oscar de Mejo created during the 1976 Bicentennial and through engaging community art programs. Special exhibit included with museum admission. jyfmuseums.org.
(NJ) October 19, 2025, NEW JERSEY AUDUBON PRESENTS: THE NATURE PLACE AT CAPE MAY CONVENTION HALL, 10:00am – 3:00pm. All ages. Cape May Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204, 609-400-3836, shannon.deangelis@njaudubon.org. The New Jersey Audubon Presents: The Nature Place at Cape May Convention Hall. Nature Nick’s live animal adventures a fun and educational show for the whole family. Nature Nick will be bringing his owl, his toucan, his Patagonian Cavy, his turtles, his hedgehog and more with him to Cape May! He will have 3 shows each day. In addition to this, there will be a live Monarch tagging demo all three days at noon. Other highlights: Vendors, silent auction, and a sweepstakes. FREE and open to the public https://cvent.me/lEPnav.
(GA) October 19, 2025, FROGWARTS: A MAGICAL ADVENTURE!11 a.m. to 3 p.m., All ages. Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah, GA 31401, 912-651-6840, admin@chsgeorgia.org. Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts.” Children and their grownups are immersed in STEAM activities, such as chemistry, engineering, biology, and art, all disguised as magical classes inspired by the beloved book series. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. https://chsgeorgia.org/
(AL) October 20, 2025, AMERICAN VILLAGE HOMESCHOOL DAYS; 10a-4p, Appropriate for all ages. American Village, 3727 Highway 119, Montevallo, AL 35115, Call (205) 665-3535 extension 1042 for more information, email Jessica Averett at javerett@americanvillage.org. Travel on the Mayflower to the new world, make peace with Chief Massasoit, a Native American tribal chief who befriends the colonists, play harvest games on the green and participate in the first Thanksgiving feast. Activities will be planned for all ages on Homeschool Days! More than a field trip, the American Village educational programs are tied directly to state courses of study in history, citizenship (civics) and government, as well as graduation standards. Unique in its mission to strengthen and renew the foundations of American liberty and constitutional self-government through citizenship education, the American Village is an educational experience like no other! Program fee is $11 for each student, $15 for each chaperone. Reservations are required. Make your reservation online at www.americanvillage.org/online-school-group-reservations/
(FL) October 23, 2025, TREASURE TREAT NIGHT! 5:30 pm – 7 pm, All ages, family event. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305) 664-9737, programs@divingmuseum.org. Join the History of Diving Museum for a night of spooky fun! Trick-or-treat your way through haunted exhibits; enjoy kid’s activities and a costume contest with prizes at 6:15. Takes place Thursday on the week before Halloween. Free admission, $5 suggested donation. divingmuseum.org.
(VA) October 24 & 25, 2025, FAMILY FRIGHTS AT JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, All ages. Each party must include at least one adult over age 18. Jamestown Settlement, 2110 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, (757) 253-4838, enews@jyf.virginia.gov. “Family Frights at Jamestown Settlement,” a Halloween-themed, museum night for children and families, returns with a scary good time on Friday and Saturday, October 24 and 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy trick-or-treating, creepy crafts and games, festive music, face painting, decorated houses and ships. Tickets sold online and in person. Adults $7, Children $12. jyfmuseums.org
(SC) October 25, 2025, ALL HALLOW’S EVE, 1:00pm-9:00 pm, All Ages. Walnut Grove Plantation, 1200 Otts Shoals Road, Roebuck, SC 29376, 864-576-6546, info@spartanburghistory.org. During the day, families (and pets!) can enjoy a kid-friendly Halloween experience with trick-or-treating at our historic buildings, hayrides, colonial toys and games, candle making, and a dog costume contest at 3:00 p.m. As evening falls, the atmosphere turns delightfully spooky with candlelit walks to the cemetery, eerie strolls along the nature trail, family stories of the past, campfire tales, s’ mores, and more. All day long, the site will be filled with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, festively themed historic buildings, costumed staff, and plenty of fun photo opportunities. Cost of Event: Adults- $12, Children 3-16- $10. Until 9/17 Early bird tickets are $2 off. spartanburghistory.org/all-hallows-eve.
(KY) October 25, 2025, SUPER SATURDAYS, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT, 1st – 6th Graders, The Center for Gifted Studies at Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42101, Contact Elizabeth ‘B’ Joyce, elizabeth.joyce@wku.edu, 270-745-3015. Super Saturdays encourages students in grades 1 – 6 who are of high ability or have high interest in a topic to pursue their passions outside the regular classroom. Through a minds-on, hands-on approach to learning, students explore and investigate such areas as math, art, science, history, writing, music, and performance under the thoughtful guidance of experienced teachers and in the company of enthusiastic, like-minded peers. Each year, over 1000 students enjoy the benefits of Super Saturdays. Cost of Event: $100. https://www.wku.edu/gifted/super_saturdays/index.php.
(VA) October 26, 2025, SUBURBAN SPRAWL: A NEWLY RECOGNIZED COLD WAR ARTIFACT. 7 PM, Zoom Meeting held by the Cold War Museum, Warrenton, VA, 540-341-2008, gpowersjr@coldwar.org. SPEAKER: Tom Christoffel began work as a regional planner in Front Royal, Virginia, the Northern Shenandoah Valley, in 1974. The “Costs of Sprawl” was released in 1974. There was no change in what the market wanted: large lots outside Towns and Cities. “The Reduction of Urban Vulnerability: Revisiting 1950s American Suburbanization as Civil Defense,” by Kathleen Tobin, in the UK Cold War Journal, revealed a missing history. Planners were not receptive to this information. After retirement in 2008, he became an Independent Researcher focusing on the need for regional communities as drive-to-qualify house-hunting kept lengthening commuting. In 2019 he began focusing on the sprawl challenge in presentations to the American Association of Geographers. After over two decades of research, he has concluded Low-Density Sprawl is an Unrecognized Cold War Artifact. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and a Fellow of the Regional Studies Association. He published “Regional Community (Development) News online from November 11, 2003 to November 5, 2012. Sustainability: His most recent publication was: “Cooperation Industry Earth 2300 – ‘Think local planet, act regionally,'” Ch-25 in The Elgar Companion to Geography, Transdisciplinarity and Sustainability, 2020. For tickets, go to website, https://coldwar.org/default.asp?pid=16883 and click on the drop-down menu and select “Other” to enter your own amount which could also be zero. https://coldwar.org/