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Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 9:30 AM—11:30 AM · Mt Airy, MD

Everyone is welcome to help us do regular maintenance at our Audrey Carroll sanctuary. Tasks include removing invasive plants, planting natives plants,…

ADULT ZUMBA

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · New York, NY

Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion. No program 5/22, 6/19, 7/3, 9/4,…

YOUNG SPROUTS GARDENING

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:15 AM · New York, NY

Little gardeners and their accompanying adults get a bug\'s-eye-view of the world! Participants will water, dig, and admire the plants and flowers all around…

Visitor Center Gallery / Special Exhibition opens: Unusual Care

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 11:00 AM—5:00 PM · Bakersville, NC

Katie Wigglesworth, a textile artist from California, and Leslie Smith, a book artist from North Carolina, met during a winter residency at Penland School of…

CHILDREN’S GARDENING CLUB

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 3:15 PM—4:45 PM · New York, NY

Take part in planting, watering, weeding, composting, and other green gardening practices. Learn about local pollinators, and plant life cycles, and create art…

WORKSHOP: "Let's Make Lefse!" @ First Lutheran Church, Battle Lake

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 4:30 PM—7:30 PM · Fergus Falls, MN

FEE: $45 Member, $50 Non-Member | $40 Member, $45 Non-Member by Sept. 22 $5 materials fee payable to instructor at class Let's Make Lefse! with Sandra Thimgan…

250 YEARS OF AMERICA: P.O.V. WALKING TOURS

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 4:30 PM—5:30 PM · New York, NY

Learn about the history of Lower Manhattan with three walking tours from distinct historical points of view. OCT06 @4:30PM: Meet at 200 Vesey St. Lobby Place…

Foothills Conservancy presents " A Dream for the Future"

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Blowing Rock, NC

IRISH JAM SESSION! - 10/06/2026

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Akron, OH

An old Irish session with a new home The Gordon Shaffer Irish Session started more than 25 years ago at The Ancient Order of Hibernians at 941 Kenmore Blvd.…

RMC Chamber Series

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:00 PM · Ashland, VA

@ Featuring Prof. Anamarie Diaz and Noah Kline on flute. Location to be announced. RMC Department of Arts Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365…

Chamber Music Series: Flute Duo

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:00 PM · Ashland, VA

@ Join us for an evening of music for flute featuring Anamarie Diaz and Noah Kline. RMC Department of Arts, Humanities Initiative, CASE Add to calendar Google…

October 2026 One Page Salon

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 7:30 PM—9:30 PM · Austin, TX

The One Page Salon (called “the best literary evening in town” by the Austin American-Statesman) is a monthly reading series presented by the Writers’ League…

Slides: Visiting Artist Collective (Paper)-Hanji Madang 한지 마당

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 8:00 PM—8:45 PM · Bakersville, NC

All are welcome! Enjoy 10-minute presentations about the work of Penland’s guest teaching artists, resident artists, core fellows, studio assistants, or staff…

TAI CHI

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 8:30 AM—9:30 AM · New York, NY

Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing…

FIGURE AL FRESCO

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · New York, NY

Placed in a unique setting, a model will strike short and long poses for participants to sketch and draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive…

KINDIE ROCK

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 10:00 AM—10:45 AM · New York, NY

Enjoy rocking live music as our dynamic roster of family-friendly performers lead little ones in dynamic movement and spirited sing-a-longs!

Nissan Free Wednesdays

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Nashville, TN

Experience NMAAM without the cost on our special Free Admission Days, sponsored by our generous partner, the Nissan Foundation. Free Wednesdays: Every first…

October Poverty 101

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Rapid City, SD

Poverty 101 Session explores the dynamics and myths of poverty for attendees from all sectors and fosters a shared understanding of poverty.

Sight Unseen Reframed Exhibition

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 12:00 PM—5:00 PM · Riverside, CA

Curated by the late Doug McCulloh, Sight Unseen Reframed brings together the photographic work of California-based blind and visually impaired photographers,…

DOWNTOWN BEATS CHORUS

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · New York, NY

Directed by Church Street School of Music, the chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events…

ELEMENTS OF NATURE DRAWING

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · New York, NY

Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of BPC’s verdant gardens. An artist/ educator will provide ideas and…

Weekly Chess Club

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Redmond, WA

Test your wits or learn anew! We hold a chess club here under our very roof every Wednesday!

Community Harvest Festival

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 3:30 PM—6:30 PM · Boulder, CO

Join us to celebrate the harvest season on Growing Gardens urban farm! Explore our largest Farm Stand of the year, highlighting other local growers, fruit…

WEDNESDAY ART IN TEARDROP

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:00 PM · New York, NY

Explore the unique environment of Teardrop Park while creating dynamic art. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint, and…

NMAAM Presents: Sounds In Cinema

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:30 PM · Nashville, TN

SOUNDS IN CINEMA Where film meets music history. Join us for curated documentary screenings that explore the intersection of African American music and cinema,…

Community Joiner Fair - In Conversation with Priya Parker

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:00 PM · Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Connect with local clubs, nonprofits, and civic organizations at this inspiring evening designed to help people find meaningful ways to get involved in the…

Deep Dives: Valcour Bay Research Project

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Vergennes, VT

History lies in the depths of Lake Champlain, waiting to share its secrets and stories. In 2026, we’re opening up our vaults and taking a DEEP DIVE into the…

The Conservation Foundation Book Club

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 6:30 PM—7:30 PM · Naperville, IL

Join The Conservation Foundation Book Club led by Kristy Belton, and meet every other month on the first Wednesday.

S.A. Cosby in Conversation

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Ashland, VA

@ Join us for an engaging conversation and public Q&A with New York Times bestselling author S.A. Cosby, acclaimed for his Southern crime fiction and co-author…

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