Outdoors & Nature events

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · Naples, FL

@ Explore the Garden’s 90 acres of scenic natural areas on this guided drive around our lakefront trail. Learn more about the Garden’s history and conservation…

Model Train Day

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—3:30 PM · Appleton, WI

Appleton\'s "industrial flats" team with energy in this model. Gordon Lind, a nationally recognized modeler, built the likeness from scratch and will be…

Boo at the Zoo

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—3:30 PM · Norristown, PA

Weekends Only – October 3 through November 1 – 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to our annual Halloween haunt, where the entire Zoo is…

Magic Tree House Space Mission

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Chapel Hill, NC

Currents of Knowledge Book Club

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Waterford, NY

Join us for our new book club! Meets the third Saturday of the month from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Whether you’re a devoted nonfiction reader or simply curious to…

Littlest Listeners Club | Storytime @ The Farm

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—3:30 PM · Olathe, KS

Storytime at the Farm! Saturdays at 10:30am & 2:30pm | Free Admission 11000 S Woodland Rd, Olathe, KS 66061 Join us every Saturday morning or afternoon (or…

Free Bubble Day on the Farm

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—3:30 PM · Olathe, KS

FREE Bubble Day on the Farm! 11000 S Woodland Rd, Olathe, KS 66061 Every other Saturday 10:30am & 2:30pm Join us for a bubble-tastic day filled with sunshine,…

Caregiver and Toddler Time with Cobb Collaborative

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Kennesaw, GA

Led by Cobb Collaborative, families may join in for a fun, interactive session focused on The Basics Principles while connecting with nature. Intended for…

Caregiver and Toddler Time with Cobb Collaborative

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Kennesaw, GA

Led by Cobb Collaborative, families may join in for a fun, interactive session focused on The Basics Principles while connecting with nature. Intended for…

SHM: Guided Programming

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—2:00 PM · Savannah, GA

Savannah History Museum Guided Programs are held on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30am, 12:00pm, and 2:00pm. Join us for family-friendly educational programming…

Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · Hockessin, DE

Harvesting seeds is one of the most cost-efficient and rewarding ways to expand your garden. In this hands-on workshop, you will master the best techniques for…

GO FISH! BATTERY PARK CITY’S CELEBRATION OF LIFE IN THE HUDSON ESTUARY

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:00 PM · New York, NY

Join experienced anglers for catch-and-release fishing and learn about life in the Hudson River. The event will also feature a variety of engaging activities…

Riversdale Harvest Fest

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—2:00 PM · Riverdale Park, MD

Join the Riversdale Historic Site & Museum at Harvest Fest for a fun-filled community day. Learn about seed saving with our Historic Site Gardener, enjoy story…

WILD BLOOM: Painting Abstract Flowers w/ Palette Knife

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:30 PM · Delray Beach, FL

REGISTER HERE *Please don’t wait to register! Workshops that do not meet the minimum number of students 3 days prior to the session date will be canceled or…

Donkey Meet & Greet

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Fort Mill, SC

Come meet and learn about the donkeys who live in our donkey pasture! To reach the donkey pasture from Dairy Barn Entrance, park and walk past the Founders…

Polar Bear Program

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM · Saint Paul, MN

Join us in Polar Bear Odyssey to learn more about Como’s 4 polar bears, and perhaps observe special enrichment or training!

Raptor Education

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · Flagstaff, AZ

Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem.…

Story Time

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Lebanon, OH

Bring your little readers to Hidden Valley Orchards for Story Time—a calm, cozy farm morning designed especially for toddlers and young kids. Families are…

Botanical Watercolor Painting with Sarah Crossman

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:30 PM · New Canaan, CT

Following the spring iris and summer zinnia classes, we’re excited to offer an all-new workshop with artist Sarah Crossman. The fall-inspired botanical subject…

Urban Oasis Presentation

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Chula Vista, CA

Urban Oasis will allow families and visitors of all ages to connect with local animals (including a non-releasable raccoon), learn about their role and…

All Aboard the Pumpkin Patch Trolley

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—5:00 PM · East Haven, CT

🎃 All Aboard the Pumpkin Patch Trolley at the Shore Line Trolley Museum! 🎃 Bring the whole family to enjoy a fun-filled fall adventure at the Shore Line…

Free Saturday Tours

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—1:30 PM · Summit, NJ

(all ages) Enjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum Free guided tours of the Arboretum are offered most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, from April 18…

SFPL Gardeners

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM · Douglas, MA

Calling all gardeners and would-be-gardeners!!!

New Member Orientation

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Jekyll Island, GA

Goodyear Cottage 2nd floor

Trees and Shrubs Planting & Maintenance 101

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Knoxville, TN

It is the best time of year to plant the backbone of your gardens; trees and shrubbery! Join us as we give you all the best tips for planting your selections…

Magical Forest Poetry for Kids & Families

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · Decatur, GA

On Saturday, October 17, kids and families are invited to collaborate on a magical “group poem” about Woodlands Garden. What secrets could the forest whisper…

Seedsaving X558s

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Pittsfield, MA

Learn how to properly save vegetable and flower seeds from your garden so that you can plant them next year. We’ll discuss how to prepare and process mature…

Sensory Exploration

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:15 AM · Bettendorf, IA

Explore textures including sand, water, rice, and other tactile materials.

OctoBER PREVIEW HOURS

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · New York, NY

Curious about The Yard but not sure what to expect? This summer we’re introducing Preview Hours! Come explore The Yard with the children in your life. See the…

Raptor Saturday

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 10:30 AM—4:30 PM · Sturgeon Bay, WI

Experience of birds of prey up close and in a natural environment! Birds on exhibit, scenic hikes + picnic area! Gate open at 10:30 with Raptor Chats starting…

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