Outdoors & Nature events

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Stacy, MN

Join us for this unique annual event featuring autumn family fun among the wolves, raptors, bears, cougars and other resident wild animals. Enjoy educational…

Beeswax Candle Making with a Special Twist

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Alstead, NH

In this class we will make beeswax candles to be enjoyed during the darker days of winter. These special candles are made using local plants and provide a…

PAT OLESZKO’S GI – ANT PICNIC

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · New York, NY

Join artist Pat Oleszko for an exuberant, absurdist picnic spectacle featuring dancers and prancers of Resist-Ants as they take over Wagner Park. Oleszko’s…

Young Birders Saturday Outing at Eagle Creek Park

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 2:00 PM · Connersville, IN

Calling young birders (and the people who drive them) to Eagle Creek Park for a monthly, low-key morning of birding and bird-nerdery.

Enchanted Forest

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 4:30 PM—7:30 PM · Two Rivers, WI

More info available closer to the date of the event. Journey along a candlelit trail and meet some of Mother Nature’s misunderstood (costumed) animals and…

Sunset Live! at The Gardens

Fri, Oct 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:30 PM · Grapevine, TX

We\'re bringing the sunset to life with the best live music from your favorite genres and artists. But that\'s not all—there\'s fun for the whole family with…

Hyannis HyARTS Artist Shanties weekend of October 2 – October 4, 2026 * OPEN May – Oct!

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · Barnstable, MA

Hyannis HyARTS ARTIST SHANTIES Hyannis Harbor *two locations along the Walkway-to-the-Sea* OPEN MAY – OCTOBER Bismore Park & Harbor Overlook, on Ocean Street…

Bird Walk

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 8:00 AM · River Forest, IL

Join a naturalist as we look for local birds. A limited supply of binoculars available for loan at select events. Led by John Elliot from Chicago Bird Alliance.

Go Green Wilmette Bird Habitat Workday 10/4

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Wilmette, IL

Summer Stewardship Workday – at Gillson Park Bird Habitat October 4 from 9-11 am Gillson Bird Habitat – along Michigan Avenue Join Go Green Wilmette for a…

Coffee with the Birds: Shrikes

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Tacoma, WA

Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 9-11 am, meet at the Swan Creek Picnic Shelter Free, pre-registration required to attend Join us as we explore a special topic about…

Pumpkin Chomp & Stomp

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 • 9:30 AM—3:00 PM · Tacoma, WA

Pumpkin Chomp & Stomp October 3 – 4, 2026 | 9:30 am – 3 pm at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park Watch native Northwest animals eat, play, stomp and chomp with…

Inside Outside: Forest Bathing and Generative Writing – Frick Environmental Center

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Pittsburgh, PA

Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Autumn House Press for an exciting new creative collaboration. Jenifer Rune, certified Forest Therapy Guide, and…

Fall Foliage Parade

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · North Adams, MA

Since 1955, the Fall Foliage Parade takes place on the first Sunday of October and marches from the Ocean State Job Lot parking lot on Route 8 through downtown…

Fall Color Ramble

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 1:00 PM—1:30 PM · Linville, NC

Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily and are included in your…

EBPCO October Photo Walk

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Oakland, CA

It’s Photo Walk Time! We will be walking at 1pm on the first Sunday of the month, August 2nd. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot…

Chester and Becket Railroad

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Chester, MA

Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Tour Chester and Becket Railroad Tour, The Granite Line October 4th@1:00 pm Parking: On Hampden Street at the Chester and…

Family Earth Art Workshop Series: Discover Bethany Through the Seasons – October 4 – Strawtown Studio

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Ossining, NY

Family Earth Art Workshop Series: Discover Bethany Through the Seasons with Strawtown Studio Join for one class or the whole 4-class series Sundays 1-3PM May…

Romania Trip 2026 (Wait List)

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · Borrego Springs, CA

Join Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association on a grand tour of Romania, one of Europe’s most underrated destinations. Romania has beautiful nature,…

Romania Trip 2026 (Wait List)

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · Borrego Springs, CA

Join Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association on a grand tour of Romania, one of Europe’s most underrated destinations. Romania has beautiful nature,…

Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks – Emerald View Park

Mon, Oct 5, 2026 • 8:00 AM—9:30 AM · Pittsburgh, PA

New to bird watching? Looking for a group to go birding with? Join Naturalist Educator Stephen Bucklin in Birding Pittsburgh’s Parks. Beginners are welcome,…

BIRDING BPC

Mon, Oct 5, 2026 • 9:30 AM—10:30 AM · New York, NY

This series of fall birdwatching outings explores the parks of BPC to see what makes it a choice spot for urban birds and marvelous migrators! For birders of…

Lake History Cruise

Mon, Oct 5, 2026 • 2:45 PM—4:45 PM · Burlington, VT

Join staff from Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, in partnership with Whistling Man Schooner Company, for an expert-led tour on the fascinating history of Lake…

JUNIOR NATURALISTS CLUB

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

FOR GRADES 2ND-5TH GRADE Join us after school to explore the parks of BPC! Learn about the nature in your backyard while birding, fishing, and more!…

Tuesday Mornings are for the Birds!

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 8:00 AM · River Forest, IL

Observe fall migrants visiting Sand Ridge during their journey south for winter.

Birding in the Garden

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 8:00 AM—10:00 AM · Naples, FL

@ Discover the avian species that call the Garden home as you join our birding volunteers on this weekly morning walk in our 90-acre Preserve. Plus, scope out…

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…

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…

Rowing for Fitness Club

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 5:00 PM—8:00 PM · Vergennes, VT

Club Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Rowers Weekly Schedule: Tuesday Nights, May–October Meetup Location: Meet at the Museum Club Details: The Rowing for…

Sips & Stories Happy Hour Tour

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:30 PM · Franklin, TN

Sips & Stories Happy Hour Tour History meets happy hour in this lively walking tour through The Factory! Join our staff historian at The Skylight and order…

First Tuesday Social Ride

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

Pull up and ride with us! Black Spoke Society’s First Tuesday rides are no-drop, social-paced group rides built for connection, joy, and getting outside…

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