OCTOBER 2024
(FL) October – December 2024, FEATURED EXHIBIT: SALVAGING THE DEEP, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036-3600, 305-664-9737. Visit to explore Salvaging the Deep. This limited-time exhibit includes artifacts and information on some of the deepest wrecks in our oceans and what it took to get there. It explores their stories, as well as how they have been researched, explored, and recovered over the years. www.divingmuseum.org
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.
(MD) Ongoing: First Friday of Month, OLD JAIL MUSEUM: EXTENDED HOURS DURING LEONARDTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., The Old Jail Museum, 41625 Court House Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650. The Old Jail Museum, a well-known landmark in the heart of Leonardtown and one of the four museums and historic sites overseen by the St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, will be open to the public for extended hours on Leonardtown First Fridays. Staff will be on-hand to showcase the Old Jail and its interesting story. A special exhibit regarding Benjamin Hance, a young African American man who was held at the Old Jail in 1887 and later killed by a local mob, will be on display. Hance is the only documented lynching victim recorded in St. Mary’s County. The museum’s regular daily hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE to all ages. For more information about the Old Jail Museum, special hours, contact information, updates and much more, please visit Facebook.com/TheOldJailMuseum.
(VA) October 2, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(VA) October 3, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(VA) Oct. 4, 2024, HOMESCHOOL DAY AT FERRY FARM, Kids of all ages. George Washington’s Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, 540-370-0732, Learn@gwffoundation.org. Special tours and activities for homeschool groups, covering the Washington family history, archaeology, 18th-century living, and more. Visit website, call, or email for info on cost of event. www.kenmore.org/events
(OH) October 4th & 5th, 2024, ZOAR VILLAGE: THE PRESIDENTS SCHOOL DAY, 10am-2pm. The Zoar Store & Visitor’s Center, 198 Main St, Zoar, Ohio 44697, 330-874-3011, zoarinfo@historiczoarvillage.com. Students will have the opportunity to meet some US Presidents from various eras from 1817-1898 covering Zoar’s history. Other characters from Zoar’s history will also be found throughout the village. Presidential activities and games will be held throughout the village along with museum tours and demonstrations. $7 per student, one adult is free per group, additional adults are $7 each. Children 5 and under are free. historiczoarvillage.com.
(MS) Oct. 4, 2024, BUGFEST 2024! 9:30 am to 4 pm. All ages, children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The Crosby Arboretum, a division of Mississippi State University Extension, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune, MS 39466, 601-799-2311 ext. 0, barb.medlock@msstate.edu. School groups, nature enthusiasts and the public can enjoy two fun-filled days of exciting, hands-on learning about the environment, ecosystems, wildlife, and insects at the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum in Picayune. BugFest offers insect-related displays, interactive exhibits, games and crafts. Biologists, naturalists, entomologists and other experts from Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama will host booths and give presentations on butterflies, bats, caterpillars, beetles, crayfish, ladybugs, hissing cockroaches, dancing praying mantises, native and exotic arthropods and more. This is a no-kill event. Cost of Event: children 12 and under – $2, adults and children over 12 – $5, On Friday: one adult homeschool teacher per child, no charge. Please call and register school groups of 10 or more. www.crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu.
(FL) October 4-5, 2024, MORTALITY AND MOURNING: A CENTURY OF DEATH, 6:30 and 7:30pm, All Ages. Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, 904-829-3575, emily@xfhouse.org, Join us by candlelight for a unique exploration of death and spiritualism practices from St Augustine’s Second Spanish Colonial Era through its Victorian Era. This spooky, but family-friendly, tour guides visitors through the 226 year-old house museum in mourning, showcasing cultural practices and stories from Old St. Augustine. $22. https://ximenezfatiohousemuseum.ticketspice.com/mortality-and-mourning
(MS) Oct. 5, 2024, BUGFEST 2024! 9 am to 2 pm. All ages, children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The Crosby Arboretum, a division of Mississippi State University Extension, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune, MS 39466, 601-799-2311 ext. 0, barb.medlock@msstate.edu. School groups, nature enthusiasts and the public can enjoy two fun-filled days of exciting, hands-on learning about the environment, ecosystems, wildlife, and insects at the Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum in Picayune. BugFest offers insect-related displays, interactive exhibits, games and crafts. Biologists, naturalists, entomologists and other experts from Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama will host booths and give presentations on butterflies, bats, caterpillars, beetles, crayfish, ladybugs, hissing cockroaches, dancing praying mantises, native and exotic arthropods and more. This is a no-kill event. Cost of Event: children 12 and under – $2, adults and children over 12 – $5, On Friday: one adult homeschool teacher per child, no charge. Please call and register school groups of 10 or more. www.crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu.
(MD) October 5. 2024, DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE FREE OPEN HOUSE, 11 am to 2 pm, 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD 20630, (301) 994-1471, smmuseumdivision@gmail.com. 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. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Facebook.com/DraydenSchool.
(VA) October 5, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(GA) October 8, 2024, AFTER SCHOOL ART BREAK, 2:30-4:30 PM, 5-10 years. The Columbus Museum , 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA 31906, 706-748-2562, jsouth@comuga.org. Join Us in the Studio for the art making! East month, enjoy this special After School Art Break where we will take inspiration from an object in the COMU collection and experiment with new materials in an art making project. This is a FREE drop-in event and no registration is required. comuga.org.
(VA) Oct. 6, 2024, DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY DAY, time- see website, All ages, George Washington’s Ferry Farm, Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, 540-370-0732, Learn@gwffoundation.org. Guided tour of George Washington’s Ferry Farm with an American Sign Language interpreter. $12 for adults, kids free. www.kenmore.org/events.
(VA) October 9, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991.com. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(VA) October 10, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991,. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(PA) October 11, 2024, HANDS-ON HARVEST HOME SCHOOL DAY, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Old Economy Village, 270 Sixteenth S, Ambridge, PA 15003, (724) 266-4500, RA-PHOldEconomy@pa.gov. Explore the “Village” and learn about the fall harvest. Experience the tasks that the Harmonists performed to prepare for the coming winter. The buildings will be open for families to explore and tour throughout the day. There will be a variety of hands-on activities and demonstrations that will teach both adults and kids alike about life in the 1830s. $5 per child and adult. At least 1 adult is required for each family or group. Visit our website to register or call 724-266-4500 ext.110 today! www.oldeconomyvillage.org.
(FL) October 11-12, 2024, MORTALITY AND MOURNING: A CENTURY OF DEATH, 6:30 and 7:30pm, All Ages. Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, 904-829-3575, emily@xfhouse.org, Join us by candlelight for a unique exploration of death and spiritualism practices from St Augustine’s Second Spanish Colonial Era through its Victorian Era. This spooky, but family-friendly, tour guides visitors through the 226 year-old house museum in mourning, showcasing cultural practices and stories from Old St. Augustine. $22. https://ximenezfatiohousemuseum.ticketspice.com/mortality-and-mourning
(MD) October 12, 2024, SATURDAYS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: SPOOKY GHOSE LEAVES, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. All ages. St. Clement’s Island Museum, 38370 Point Breeze Road in Colton’s Point. You are invited to enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting the St. Clement’s Island Museum on the second Saturday of the month. Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning styles in Denmark and Sweden, the Nature & Forest Play for All Ages Series encourages discovering nature through hands-on, tactile, “no right or wrong way to play” experiences. Age is not a factor; adults need to connect with nature in relaxing, simple ways, just as much as children do! Price is included in regular museum admission. Save the dates and call ahead to pre-register! More information: (301) 769-2222 or Facebook.com/SCIMuseum.
(VA) Oct. 12, 2024, DOG DAYS AT FERRY FARM, 10am-5pm, All ages, George Washington’s Ferry Farm, Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, 540-370-0732, Learn@gwffoundation.org. Bring your furry friend to Ferry Farm for a day of outdoor fun. Explore the nature trails that lead around the fields and along the Rappahannock River with a discount on Ferry Farm’s grounds for the day. $6 for adults, kids free. www.kenmore.org/events.
(VA) October 12, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(FL) October 13, 2024, GUIDED TOURS AT THE HISTORY OF DIVING MUSEUM: US NAVY ANNIVERSARY TOUR, 11 AM and 2 PM. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 305-664-9737. Open Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Free with your Admission. Venture through 4,000 years of “the quest to explore under the sea” and the special role that South Florida and the Florida Keys played in this untold story. Exhibits and Museum Store open 362 days a year plus featured exhibits and special events. www.divingmuseum.org.
(NC) October 13, 2024, FAMILY DAY: AN OUTDOOR CONCERT, 1–3 PM, ,For Families. The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, NC 27705. Enjoy an interactive, family-oriented classical concert in partnership with the Duke Medical Orchestra in our Sculpture Garden. The pieces performed will be fun and playful ones that kids will recognize instantly! Picnic blankets and chairs will be available, but we encourage you to bring your own as well. Parking at the Nasher on Family Day Sundays is free of charge! https://nasher.duke.edu/.
(AL) October 15, 2024, NATURE ACADEMY AT HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN, 10:00am 12:00pm. Kindergarten-8th Grade. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805, 256)830-4447 ext. 270, sparsons@hsvbg.org. Explore the wonders of science in the great outdoors with Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Nature Academy! Offering dynamic, hands- on STEM classes, tailored for students in grades K-8, our program is designed to enhance learning with fresh and engaging content each year. Open to homeschoolers and led by our highly qualified educators, these two-hour classes delve into exciting scientific topics through hands-on activities and exploration. Join us on either of our monthly scheduled dates from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Space is limited to 20 participants for each session. Spots are available on a first-come, first served basis. Check out our Youth Programs webpage https://hsvbg.org/learn/youth-programs/ to register for an upcoming session. Member Child- $15 Non-Member Child- $20. https://hsvbg.org/learn/youth-programs/
(VA) October 16, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-399. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(VA) October 17, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(VA) Oct 17, 2024, MINI MORNINGS AT THE MUSEUM, 10:15-11:15, 3-6 years, location alternating between Ferry Farm and Historic Kenmore, Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22405/Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, 540-370-0732, Learn@gwffoundation.org. The Mini-Mornings program series introduces young learners (ages 3-6) to our museum spaces. Children and their caregivers participate in a story time and related craft or activity while exploring George Washington’s Ferry Farm or Historic Kenmore. $12 for adults, kids free. www.kenmore.org/events
(MD) October 19, 2024, DISCOVER DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE, 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, Maryland 20630, 301-994-1471. One of the last Chances to Discover Drayden African American Schoolhouse this Season. St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering the final free Open House of 2024 for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden, on Saturday, October 5, 2024, and Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monthly open houses will resume in April 2025.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. The Museum Division also offers special programs for school, bus, and other tour groups who would like to schedule a visit to the Drayden site. 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/DraydenSchool or call (301) 994-1471.
(SC) October 19, 2024, FALL FISSION FESTIVAL, 1:00-4:00 pm. This is a family event for all ages. The SRS Museum at 224 Laurens St. SW in downtown Aiken and the Mill parking lot at the corner of Park and Laurens Streets, 224 Laurens St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801, 803-648-1437, srsmusuem@gmail.com/ The Fall Fission Festival celebrates the importance and excitement of science by highlighting local exhibitors who will feature hands-on STEM activities, giveaways, and prizes at each station. A mad scientist will perform experiments, food trucks will offer delicious treats, a DJ and folk group will provide entertainment, and the museum will be open for free tours. We encourage children to wear their Halloween costumes and participate in our costume contest for fun prizes. Inside the museum will be a quiet zone where children can create with our STEM bins and read science related books. This is a free, family friendly community event! Free! SRSHeritageMuseum.org.
(VA) October 19, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(FL) Oct 20, 20224 and Dec 8, 20024, AUTISM ART WORKSHOPM – HOME SCHOOL TOUR EVENT: EXPLORING OUR WORLD, Ages 5-17 (K-12th) and families, Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33461, 561-832-5196_x1198, schools@norton.org. Join us for an accessible art workshop for the entire family! The program is for children with autism and their families. Enjoy an interactive walk in the Museums galleries: a hands-on art workshop with a teaching artist, free admission to the Museum, and accommodations. Registration is mandatory and opens one month in advance. Free but must register in advance. www.norton.org/schools
(FL) October 24, 2024, TREASURE TREAT NIGHT, 5:30 PM – 7 PM, History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036-3600, (305) 664-9737. 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. Takes place the Thursday before Halloween. $5 suggested donation. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada. www.divingmuseum.org.
(VA) October 24, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(KY) October 25, 2024, AQUARIUM AFTER DARK, 7:15pm-11:15pm, All ages are welcome. Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071, 859-815-1478, groupsales@newportaquarium.com. What happens at Newport Aquarium after the lights go out? Which animals sleep and which animals get active? Which animals use the cover of darkness to hunt or eat? Your Aquarium After Dark adventure begins as you enter the Aquarium after public operating hours and are greeted by a special animal ambassador. After the encounter, your will have a chance to satisfy your nighttime cravings at a pizza party with a creepy, crawly twist! You’ll learn about the eating habits of some of the Aquarium’s residents, including bugs and worms. You may even get to try one yourself – covered in candy of course! $49.99 per person. Aquarium After Dark | Newport Aquarium.
(VA) October 25, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(FL) October 25-26, 2024, MORTALITY AND MOURNING: A CENTURY OF DEATH, 6:30 and 7:30pm, All Ages. Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, 904-829-3575, emily@xfhouse.org, Join us by candlelight for a unique exploration of death and spiritualism practices from St Augustine’s Second Spanish Colonial Era through its Victorian Era. This spooky, but family-friendly, tour guides visitors through the 226 year-old house museum in mourning, showcasing cultural practices and stories from Old St. Augustine. $22. https://ximenezfatiohousemuseum.ticketspice.com/mortality-and-mourning.
(GA) October 26, 2024, FALL FESTIVAL, 10 AM-3 PM, families with children ages 10 and under, The Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA 31906, 706-748-2562, jsouth@comuga.org, Enjoy a day of creativity and experimentation with the whole family at our annual Fall Festival! The day will be themed “Seasons.” Explore art-making stations throughout the Museum and take part in a fun scavenger hunt with art supply prizes. Catch live performances in the Patrick Theater, featuring The Story Ship at 10:30 and 12:30, and Bright Star Theatre at 2:30. Outside, indulge in delicious bites from local food trucks, and engage in activities with community partners like the. Chattahoochee Valley Libraries. Join us for a festive day packed with art, entertainment, and fall activities. FREE. comuga.org.
(VA) October 26, 2024, MONSTER MOTOR MASH, 10am-3pm, All Ages. Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24016, 540-342-5670, Events@vmt.org. Want to celebrate all things fall? Then we can’t wait to see you at VMT’s Monster Motor Mash on Saturday October 26 from 10am to 3pm! Spend the day exploring our fall themed craft stations, education corner with games and slime lab demo, Kids Corner outdoor games, treat scavenger hunt, craft vendors, pop up from Kind Brew Coffee Company, food from A Heavenly Sandwich, 2 magic shows at 11:30am and 12:30pm on our main stage, and kids costume contest for prizes at noon! General admission includes all additional activities while supplies last. General Admission charged. www.vmt.org/events.
(FL) October 26, 2024, 5TH ANNUAL TRICK OR TREAT FESTIVAL, 1-4pm, Kids of All Ages. Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, 904-829-3575, emily@xfhouse.org. Halloween is by far our favorite holiday here at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum and we are so excited to announce the return of our FREE Community Safe Trick-or Treating & Family Harvest Fest on October 26th from 1pm to 4pm! Please join us for a family-friendly afternoon of safe trick-or treating and fun activities for the whole family. This is a special community event that locals and visitors alike look forward to each year. Wear your spooky or not-so spooky costume and play games, win prizes, and of course, collect lots of candy! Free. https://ximenezfatiohousemuseum.ticketspice.com/5th-annual-trick-or-treat-festival.
(VA) October 26, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(VA) October 30, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(VA) October 31, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/