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Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Portland, OR

@ Steep u0026 Paint Ticket Enjoy a blossom-filled afternoon at the beautiful Lan Su Chinese Garden with the return of Steep & Paint! We’re bringing this series…

Collection Highlights Drop-In Tour

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Louisville, KY

Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For…

SOLD OUT 1:00 PM-Standard Tour

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · Wichita, KS

Standard Tour For those Wright enthusiasts who want to learn about the details, design and history behind the Allen House, this tour is for you! 90-minute…

Guided hike on the River~Link Trail – RESCHEDULED

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:30 PM · Damariscotta, ME

Explore a vital wildlife corridor in midcoast Maine (Now taking place on October 16 at 1:00 p.m.!) Enjoy an afternoon hike along the River~Link Trail where we…

Fall Tree ID

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Fall Tree ID With Lauren Lampley Friday, October 16 | 1pm – 4pm BRN – Core | BREG – Elective Register Here! Join this class as we discuss how to use different…

Volunteer: Hands-on-the-Land

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Missoula, MT

Get your Hands-on-the-Land with Five Valleys Land Trust. And mend fences with the caretakers! Long sleeves, pants, sturdy shoes, and eye protection (sunglasses…

October EPIC trip to the Zoo

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Seattle, WA

Join us for a fun EPIC outing to see a huge variety of animals at the Woodland Park Zoo in North Seattle. Friday, October 16, from 1-4 p.m. (new date!) Meet at…

Native Plant Micro Sale

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Cincinnati, OH

October is the perfect time for planting! Did you miss our Fall Native Plant Festival? Forget a plant? Decide you wanted more? You’re in luck! We’re having…

Explore

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:15 PM—2:00 PM · Nashville, TN

Astronomical Achievements Change our World Have you ever wondered how a spacecraft can navigate accurately to a space station travelling at 20 times the speed…

Native Plants for Beginners

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:30 PM · Henrico, VA

Learn the basics of including native perennial plants in your home garden. Join instructor Kaity Bevenour, native plant specialist & owner of Parallel Nursery,…

Gorilla Program

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:30 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us in Gorilla Forest and learn more about Como’s gorillas and how you can make an impact on gorillas in the wild!

Shark & Ray Presentation

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Visit the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including leopard sharks, bat rays, diamond rays, shovelnose…

Forest Bathing & Tai Chi with Mary Hannah Parkman

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Lenox, MA

Ease into the afternoon with Forest Bathing and Tai Chi among the evergreen forests at The Mount. Mary Hannah will guide you in easy-to-follow Tai Chi…

Panther Prowl

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:30 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Florida panthers are endangered and critical to Florida’s ecosystem. This augmented reality experience allows you to connect the Florida panther and…

Sketch Club in the Gardens

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Mobile, AL

What: A casual sketch club experience with oversight from Derek Norman, botanical arts instructor When: Friday afternoons, 2-4pm* Where: The Larkins Classroom…

Animal Encounters at the Schenley Park Visitor Center

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Pittsburgh, PA

Stop by the Schenley Park Vistor Center for a live animal meet and greet presented by local wildlife rescues and other local partners. This program is free and…

New World Chat (Bear)

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. New World Chat (Bear): Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Join us for the New World…

Friday Guided Nature Walks

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Chicago, IL

Join Manager of Park Stewardship and Ecologist Matt Evans on Friday afternoons from 2:00pm – 3:30pm for a nature walk around North Pond and/or the Alfred…

Captain Elias Davis House Tour

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gloucester, MA

Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Downtown Campus, 27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA Free with admission Due to limited space it is first come, first serve. Let the Visitor…

Historic Friday Tours @The Banker’s House

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Shelby, NC

PLEASE NOTE: Guided Tours by Appointment Only ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Due to the extreme heat, guided tours of The Banker's House are…

Water Garden Wonders

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Discover one of nature’s most extraordinary plants during this daily Water Garden Talk at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Meet the stunning Victoria Water…

Penguin Preview Day (Member Event)

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Scotland Neck, NC

| All Sylvan Heights Bird Park members are invited to an early sneak peek of Penguin Point, before the public opening on October 17th! No registration is…

Emiri with Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Phoenix, AZ

Come make Halloween origami with Emiri from the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix! Stop by to learn about the garden, its programs, and everything it [...]

TGIF! Afterschool Story and Craft Hour

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Brooklyn, NY

, Photo Credits: Aaron Pierce Kick off the weekend with story time and crafts at Green-Wood! Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Public Library, these…

Aviary Chat

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:15 PM—2:30 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Aviary Chat: Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm (Mondays and Saturdays begin…

Sea Turtle Presentation

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:30 PM—3:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about green sea turtles, even the ones you can find right here in San Diego Bay! A Living Coast educator will tell you Learn…

Loyalist to Liberty Walking Tour

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:30 PM—4:00 PM · Online

From Loyalist to Liberty Semi-Monthly at 2:30 pm First and third Fridays of the month This 90-minute walking tour traces the path of Portsmouth during the…

Coates Wedding - Farmhouse

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 2:30 PM—3:30 PM · Charlotte Court House, VA

151 Conkwright Lane Charlotte Court House, Virginia 23293 | (434) 607-0176 | [email protected] Your Wedding Venue For Farmville, Va

Kayak Tour: Fall Foliage Paddle on the Milwaukee River

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 2:30 PM—5:30 PM · Brown Deer, WI

Events Kayak Tour: Fall Foliage Paddle on the Milwaukee River Register Now Description: Enjoy the Milwaukee River at its most colorful on this guided Fall…

Messengers of Time & Space

Fri, Oct 16, 2026 • 3:00 PM—4:00 PM · Chapel Hill, NC

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