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Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:30 PM · Boston, MA

Join our friends from the Reptile Nook and meet some amazing animals!

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM

Take in the beauty of autumn with a scenic train ride through southern Lorain County. A perfect seasonal outing for families and visitors.

*CANCELED* Crafty Teens: Spooky Beaded Plants

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM

*CANCELED* Explore plants that are venomous and spooky and then make your own beaded mini plant to display throughout the season. For middle and high school…

Training Tales

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:45 PM—2:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Training Tales: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Welcome to “Training…

Aviary Chat

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:45 PM—2:00 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…

Public Star Party – October 17, 2026

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—9:45 PM · Los Angeles, CA

Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the…

Cool Weather Vegetable Gardening

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Tucson, AZ

We will show you how to grow your own savory salad greens and other cool season vegetables. Free. No registration required.

Panther Prowl

Sat, Oct 17, 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…

Farm Walking Tour

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:30 PM · Nantucket, MA

Book your tickets for a journey around Bartlett’s Farm and see two hundred years of agricultural history here on Nantucket. From Seed to Salad: A…

Animal Flow

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Las Vegas, NV

Animal Flow Join the Nevada State Museum every Saturday to discover the concept behind Animal Flow, presented by The Strip Movement. Animal Flow will help in…

Public Tours of the Museum Every Saturday

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · New Orleans, LA

NOMA provides guided tours of the museum every Saturday at 2 PM. During these tours, you’ll learn about a range of works on view across all three floors of the…

Stark Mountain Foundation Naturalist Hikes

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Waitsfield, VT

Stark Mountain Foundation is thrilled to welcome back Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio for our seasonal series of free, family-friendly guided…

Drop-In Public Tour

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Asheville, NC

Join volunteer educators or Museum staff for an interactive tour exploring one of the Museum’s current featured exhibitions. No reservations are required.

Guided Dog Walk: Wright Park

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Tacoma, WA

Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 2-3 PM at Wright Park Free, drop-ins welcome Want to go for a walk? Canines and their human companions are invited to join…

Mysteries of History

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Lewes, DE

Explore the darker and unexplained stories of Lewes with this walking tour. Participants will explore downtown Lewes and learn about vengeful neighbors,…

Downtown Durham Historian-Guided Tour

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Durham, NC

Experience the history of downtown Durham, strolling between the city’s historic sites. Learn of Durham’s pivotal role in the industrialization of the American…

The Bass Highlights Tour

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Miami Beach, FL

Guests will explore various highlights of the collection, the museum’s architecture and current exhibitions both inside and outside of The Bass through an…

North Shore Bank Zoo Boo

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—7:00 PM · Green Bay, WI

Get ready for eerie-sistible family-friendly fun at this year’s North Shore Bank Zoo Boo! Join us on Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from…

2:00 PM-Standard Tour

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 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…

Migration of Air & Spirit: Painting Series - Black Witch Moth – The Spirit Messenger

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:30 PM · Flagstaff, AZ

This workshop invites you to explore the migration of butterflies and moths in Northern Arizona—monarchs, sphinx moths, black witch moths, and painted ladies.…

Hudson Valley Wildlife at the Pelham Public Library (for families)

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Pelham Manor, NY

What’s living in your backyard? This engaging, hands-on program introduces participants to wildlife found in the Hudson Hills and Highlands region. Using live…

Public Guided Tour

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Dallas, TX

Explore our galleries with one of the museum’s trained docents, who will offer historical context and insights into selected works of art. The content of the…

Meet the Birds

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM · Willow Springs, IL

Stop by to see our birds at mealtime.

Woodland Walk

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Chattanooga, TN

Woodland Walk Learn about and identify trees, the gentle giants of nature!

Owls Up Close

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Harwich, MA

The owls are back! Hosted by Harwich Conservation Trust (HCT), renowned naturalists and educators Marcia and Mark Wilson return to Harwich with their owls to…

Carroll County Ag Center Corn Maze – Sat. Oct. 17th

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—10:00 PM · Westminster, MD

The Corn Maze starts Friday September 18th and runs every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through November 1st. We will be open on Saturday, Oct. 31st for…

Water Garden Wonders

Sat, Oct 17, 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…

Wrapping Up Bluebird Season

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Crestwood, KY

Join Phil Tamplin of the Kentucky Bluebird Society for this informative and engaging walk around the gardens. You’ll learn about the wonders of fall bluebird…

DeaN KERN & Loudoun Farm TOur

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Purcellville, VA

Talented singer and songwriter! Join us 2-5 to delight in great wine and the sounds of Dean Kern, as he plays music that tells a story and is sure to please.

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