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1:00 PM-Maple Grove Cemetery Walking Tour

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Wichita, KS

On this entirely outdoor walking tour, we will highlight the century-old mausoleums of Maple Grove Cemetery and tell the stories of some of the pioneers and…

Fall Color Walk

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Palos Park, IL

Travel through beautiful, wooded preserves as we look for colors of the season. 3.5 miles.

Isham-Terry Open Tour Sunday

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Hartford, CT

The Isham-Terry House is a time capsule of genteel life in turn-of-the-century Hartford. In 1896, Dr. Oliver Isham purchased the 1854 Italianate house for his…

Fall Festival & Plant Sale

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—5:00 PM · Knoxville, TN

Join us for a joyful fall afternoon at the Garden! This free community event invites families to connect with the Garden and enjoy activities, like live music,…

Plant Identification Hike

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Yorktown Heights, NY

Love the outdoors? Come along for a fun and relaxed in-person hike where we\'ll explore local flora together. Whether you\'re a total newbie or a budding plant…

Free Historic Site Tours for Muskegon County Residents

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Muskegon, MI

Don’t miss out on Free tours every weekend in October for Muskegon County residents! Bring your family and friends to tour the Hackley and Hume Historic Site,…

Telaya Design: Pumpkin Floral Arrangements

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Garden City, ID

Create a beautiful fall centerpiece while enjoying Telaya’s wine & space with friends! Join us at Telaya for a cozy fall afternoon of wine and floral design!…

Soil Testing 101

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:30 PM · West Tisbury, MA

Sunday, October 18th from 1–2:30 PM PM at the Ag Hall Soil health is at the foundation of every successful garden, but soil testing can be intimidating! This…

Fairy Tales and Gnome Homes (for families, ages 4+)

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Croton-On-Hudson, NY

Flutter into an enchanted world full of wonder and fun. Learn what living things need to survive – even mythical creatures! Hear a story about fairies, then…

Nature BINGO

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Helen, GA

Come join the Activities Department for some fun Nature Walks/BINGO. Reserve your spot online.

Glenn "The Sax Man" Meyer

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · North Rose, NY

Come enjoy the fall on the farm with Glenn Meyers, his saxophone will echo throughout our apple orchard while you listen and sip on some of Ross’ Gansz hard…

Visit Us Today

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Kingsville, MD

The Jerusalem Mill Museum and Visitor Center is open from 1 pm - 4 pm. The Blacksmith Shop and The Miller’s House are open from 1 - 4 pm. The General Store &…

Cider Maze

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Strawberry Plains, TN

TICKETS HERE

The Silent and Sound Treatment: Half Day Retreat with Marjorie Ames and Christine Clardy

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—5:00 PM · Fairfax, VA

Autumn energy is everywhere. Nature has ripened into her summer peak, and our bodies may feel a corresponding lean into fullness. Yet autumn also sends…

Harold Parker State Forest Exploration

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · North Andover, MA

Since 2013, we've been leading guided hikes around town, usually on the first Sunday of each month. It's a great way to learn about our town's trails in a…

Open House at StoneMill Log & Timber Homes

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—6:00 PM · Knoxville, TN

Join Us for an Open House This Weekend! Come experience the beauty and charm of log home living at our Model Home Open House in Knoxville! When: Saturday:…

Pathfinder

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—5:00 PM · Weaverville, CA

Join in on our Pathfinder game! Located in a Trinity County geographically inspired map, you and others started off trapped in a dungeon. Can you escape? What…

Birds of the Burg

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:00 PM—5:00 PM · St Petersburg, FL

Join us for Birds of the Burg on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill in St. Petersburg, FL. Food, drinks & good times!

Gorilla Program

Sun, Oct 18, 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

Sun, Oct 18, 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…

Solar System Odyssey

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Chapel Hill, NC

Wicked in the Woods

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Abingdon, MD

Spikes, fangs, and claws, oh my! Plants and animals have a variety of defenses to protect themselves. Learn what they are and then explore the trails of Leight…

Live Music: The Atlantics

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:30 PM—5:30 PM · Riverhead, NY

A guided tour of the vineyard (weather permitting) and the wine making facility, followed by a semi-private wine tasting in the main tasting room. Offered…

October Nature Journaling

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:30 PM · Yellow Springs, OH

Join Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist and retired Teacher Anne Griffith for some guided creative time in the beautiful Glen! All skill levels welcome. Bring…

Essential Oil + Tea Blending Workshop for the Fall Season

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:00 PM · SF, CA

This program offers tiered ticketing to encourage greater diversity of participants from the community. Please consider selecting the highest tier you can…

Fall Foliage Train

Sun, Oct 18, 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.

Secrets of the Service Wing Tour

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Old Westbury, NY

@ Tickets for this tour include access to Westbury House and the gardens. All tickets are non-refundable. For many years visitors to Westbury House asked what…

Training Tales

Sun, Oct 18, 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…

Language Tour Series | German-Speaking Tour with Anita Birrer

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · St. Petersburg, FL

Deutsch: Schließen Sie sich uns jeden dritten Sonntag um 14 Uhr im MFA für unsere neuen Sprachrundgänge an! Jeden Monat wird ein MFA-Museumsführer einen…

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