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VIRTUAL: Myths, Maps, and Matter: A History of the Moon with Smithsonian Curator Matthew Shindell

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Online

The Moon captivates our collective imagination, serving as a calendar, a mythic deity, an artistic muse, and a scientific frontier. Join us for a fascinating…

Baboon Chat

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 3:00 PM—3:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Baboons Chat: Tuesdays at 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm Join us for the “Baboons Chat” at the Alabama Gulf Coast…

Otter Chat

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 3:00 PM—3:30 PM · Allentown, PA

Otter Chat Daily at 3 p.m. Meet our playful North American River Otters up-close during an otter chat, and discover more about these fascinating “water…

Ostrich Feeding (FREE)

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 3:30 PM—3:45 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Ostrich Feeding: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Join us for the Ostrich Feeding at the…

Eco-Leadership Academy (9th-12th Grade)

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:00 PM · Rye, NY

Are you a high schooler who is interested in environmental studies and conservation? Have you ever participated in a science or environmental club? Join us to…

Nature Play Afterschool

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:30 PM · Amherst, MA

with Jeff Mazur Grades 1-3 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM September 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13, November 3) Fee per Child: Tier A-$467 | Tier B-$389 |…

Girls into the Wild

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:30 PM · Amherst, MA

with Katie Koerten For grades 3-5 Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30 PM September 1 – December 22 (no programs on October 13, November 3) Fee per Child: Tier A-$472 | Tier…

Virtual Vibrant Verbal Description Tour: Lefor-Openo

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Online

Every month, Poster House offers Vibrant Verbal Description Tours specifically for community members who are blind or have low vision. In order to reach…

Tales for Tails: Reading to Dogs!

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 4:00 PM—5:00 PM · Denver, CO

What is Tales for Tails? Tales for Tails is an opportunity for students (3rd grade – high school) to practice their reading skills in a judgement-free zone…

Hard of Hearing Night: Winged Wisdom

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 5:00 PM—6:30 PM · Chattanooga, TN

Hard of Hearing Night: Winged Wisdom Learn about the beauty and importance of our birds of prey within a local ecosystem with an ASL interpreter.

Wild Lights

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Norristown, PA

Elmwood Park Zoo’s favorite family tradition, Wild Lights presented by Danella, is back with more lights and decorative attractions than ever before! During…

West Deck Campfire + S’mores

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Hunter, NY

Gather round the campfire, roast s’mores, take in a Catskill’s sunset and soak in the stargazing.

Seed Packing

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:30 PM · Parma, OH

Help us prepare native seed packets for our Native Seed Library program and support biodiversity across Northeast Ohio! During this seated, hands-on volunteer…

Powdermill Nature Explorer Series

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 5:30 PM—6:15 PM · Ligonier, PA

Presented by Powdermill Nature Reserve Explore the plants, wildlife, and natural systems of western Pennsylvania through this engaging, all-ages lecture…

Asheville Crokinole Club

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Crokinole Tuesdays at Highland Brewing Taproom Join us every Tuesday in the Taproom for an evening of flicks, strategy, and friendly competition! We’re hosting…

Cornhole League

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Looking for a fun way to spend your Tuesday evenings? The Highland Brewing Cornhole League is all about good beer, great vibes, and making new friends! Whether…

Run Club: Audubon

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Columbus, OH

Do you have a thirst for running as much as craft beer? Keeping fit helps us enjoy more of the good things in life. That includes even more of our amazing…

Conservation Commission

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:00 PM · Dalton, NH

CONSERVATION COMMISSION: 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 6:00pm as their regularly scheduled meeting.

Winter Lights

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 6:00 PM—10:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Winter Lights November 13 – January 3 Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show illuminating the gardens with millions of lights! Open…

Vendor Bingo @ Hamilton

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:30 PM · Cincinnati, OH

Join us for a fun vendor BINGO event every 3rd Tuesday of the month! Your first bingo card is FREE! Shop the vendors to earn more bingo cards. Be sure to come…

Pints & Pups Adoption Event

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:30 PM · Durham, NC

Do you love cute dogs? What about cold beer? Get the best of both worlds at Pints & Pups, every third Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:30pm! Join Hope Animal…

Bingo Night

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 7:00 PM—9:00 PM · Brooklyn, NY

BINGO NIGHT. Need we say more? Come by for a chance to win fun prizes and hang out at your favorite neighborhood farm. Hosted by the beloved Mickey Nolan. 7pm!

Wanderlust Tours | Geminids Meteor Shower Snowshoe Tour

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 7:00 PM—11:00 PM · Bend, OR

ABOUT Adventure & Naturalist Guided Experience: The Geminids Meteor Shower is one of the most plentiful meteor showers that grace our night skies each year!…

MNPS Presents… Botanical Folklore

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:30 PM · Online

Botanical Folklore A Storytelling Event w/Ashley Mattson Details coming soon! Find more information on our monthly “MNPS Presents” online series HERE

Mickey Guyton & Friends Holiday Tour

Tue, Dec 15, 2026 • 7:30 PM—10:00 PM · Ridgefield, CT

Mickey Guyton is a 4-time, Grammy-nominated artist and country music trailblazer. With her debut studio album, Remember Her Name, Mickey made history as the…

Check trees and shrubs for water

Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · Sparks, NV

Free Fly Day 5,

Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · Safety Harbor, FL

Discover premium fishing apparel and gear at Backwater Provisions. Outfit yourself with high-quality, performance-driven clothing and equipment designed for…

Way of the Star

Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · Chicago, IL

Advent means arrival. It is an ancient practice of anticipation. For centuries, the darkest weeks before Christmas have been a season of waiting and watching,…

🏔️ Manitou Incline + Barr Trail + Manitou Stop

Wed, Dec 16, 2026 • 4:30 AM—9:00 AM · Colorado Springs, CO

🏔️ Manitou Incline + Barr Trail + Manitou Stop Time: 4:30 AM – 9:00 AM Cost: $10.00 Meet: Hostel kitchen Description: Ready for a challenge? We’ll hike up the…

Wednesday Swap Meet

Wed, Dec 16, 2026 • 7:00 AM—2:00 PM · Ventura, CA

“Everything from the sublime to the ridiculous.” Shop the Swap Meet every Wednesday, from 7am – 2pm at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. For updates pertaining…

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