Halloween happenings

Spooky Zoo, Oct. 5 through Oct. 26, Roger Williams Zoo, Providence. Every weekend, including Columbus Day. Trick-or-Treating on Wetlands Trail, spooky storytelling and sing-alongs, creepy animal encounters, and demonstrations where select animals receive their own pumpkin treats. Half price admission for children under 12 dressed in costume. $12/adults, $8/seniors, $6/children ages 3 to 12. rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org or 401-785-3510.

Haunted Woods, Oct. 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Hockomock Area YMCA, 300 Elmwood St., North Attleboro. Series of Halloween events, appropriate for the whole family. Leaders Club participants will host Haunted Woods. Recommended for ages seven and older. Haunted Woods is $4.00 per visitor and benefits the Leaders Club fundraising efforts. 508-695-7001.

Capron Park Zoo's "Zoo Boo Spooktacular," Friday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 25, 6-9 p.m. Games and prizes, moonwalks, jack-o-lanterns, face painting and Halloween storytelling. Tickets $5 adults, $3 kids. Available in advance, 774-203-1840.

Mother Nature's Halloween Hike, Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m., Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk. Audubon's 16th annual Halloween Hike. Non-spooky fun for young children and the whole family. Walks go out every 10 minutes. Registration required. $9/Audubon member adult, $7/member child (12 and under); $14 non-member adult, $11/non-member child. Family four-packs are available at a discount. 401-949-5454, ext. 3041. Children's/family

Mansfield Public Library Storytime, ages 2 and under, every Tues. at 10:15 or Fri. at 11; Ages 2 and 3, every Thursdays at 11. 255 Hope St., Mansfield.

Borders Storytime, every Fri., 10 a.m., Borders Books and Music, 1212 South Washington St., North Attleboro. Children have a story read to them and some days there are crafts. 508-699-7766 or www.borderstores.com.

Saturday Kids' Craft Workshops, every Sat., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., The Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak St., Brockton. Parents may explore the museum while their children make art. $8/each child, $15/2 children. 508-588-6000 or www.fullercraft.org.

The Children's Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Avenue, North Easton. 508-230-3789 or www.childrensmuseumineaston.org. Museum is located in the Old Fire Station in North Easton Village. Admission is $6 per person; members and children under 1 are free. TRUCKS ON TUESDAY, 10:30 to 11 a.m., weather permitting. ANIMAL HAPPENINGS, every Thurs., 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free with admission to museum.

Providence Children's Museum, 100 South Street, Providence, 401-273-KIDS or www.childrenmuseum.org; Tues.-Sun. and Mon. school holidays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., selected Fridays until 8 p.m. Metlife Family Friday, free every Fri., 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Brooks Pharmacy Free Sundays, First Sun. of every month is free.

The Zoomzone, The Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Providence, 401-273-KIDS or www.childrenmuseum.org; Kids build different things to demonstrate a principal of science, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., $6.50/general, Free/members.

5w!ts, opens 10 a.m. everyday, 186 Brookline Ave., Boston. An interactive Egyptian adventure with 45-minute tours. Weekday prices: $16/adults, $14/children 12 and under; Weekend prices: $20/adults. $16/children 12 and under. 617-375-WITS or www.5-wits.com.

Buttonwood Park Zoo, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford. $6/adults, $4.50/seniors and teens, $3/children 3-12. 508-991-6178 or www.bpzoo.org. Toe Jam Puppet Band every Mon. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., $5 above zoo admission;

Capron Park Zoo, 201 County St., Attleboro, 508-222-6202, www.capronparkzoo.com. April to October, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (final ticket, 4 p.m.), Attleboro residents $2.75/adult, $2.75/child (age 3-12), $2.75/senior; ron-residents, $5.50/adult, $3.75/child (age 3-12), $3.75/senior; under 3 free. Davis Animal Farm, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 145 Redstone Hill Rd., Sterling. $14.95, children under 2 are free. 978-422-MOOO or www.davisfarmland.com. TIME CHANGE Oct. 1-Oct. 12, Thurs.-Sun. only, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; WORLD ANIMAL DAY, Oct. 4; WORLD TEACHER'S DAY, Oct. 5; KINDERMUSIK, Oct. 11-12; CHRISTMAS AT FARMLAND, Oct. 18-19; TIME CHANGE, Oct. 18-Oct. 26, Sat.-Sun. only, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Tues. through Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. $10/adults, $8/kids 3 to 18, students, seniors, Free/children under 3. 508-929-2700 or www.ecotarium.org.

Franklin Park Zoo, weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends and holidays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1 Franklin Park Rd., Boston. Special zoo locations are the Tropical Forest, Kalahari Kingdom and the Tiger Tales exhibit. All seen daily. 617-541-LION or www.zoonewengland.com. $11/adults, $9.50/seniors, $6/children 2-12; Children under 2, free.

Roger Williams Park Zoo, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence. Featuring zoo animals, special exhibits, and presentations. $12/adults, $8/seniors, $6/children 3-12, Free/children under 3, members. 401-785-3510 or www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org. Toddler Time every Fri. through Feb., 10 a.m. to noon.

Winslow Farms Animal Sanctuary, 37 Eddy St., Norton. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed Tuesdays. Petting farm for abused and abandoned animals. 508-285-6451 or www.winslowfarm.com.

Enrichment classes, through Oct. 9, Second Stage Studio, 1 Angell Rd., Cumberland, R.I. EARTH SOUNDS, Nov. 4 through Jan. 28, 2009; Tues. from 4-6 p.m., $35/week; THE SECRET WORLD OF FAIRIES, Feb. 3 through April 14; Tues. from 4-6 p.m., $35/week. 401-334-4800 or www.secondstagestudio.com.

Pumpkin Palooza, through Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Frerichs Farm, 43 Kinnicutt Ave., Warren, R.I. Magical pumpkin coach, Western town where kids can pan for gold, a tee-pee, corn maze and a pick your own pumpkin patch. 401-245-8245 or frerichsfarm.com.

Keith Munslow, Sept. 27, 1 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. Ideal for families with children 6 to 13. The show includes 45-minutes of original songs, stories, poems and quick cartoons. $5 for children $7 for adults. 401-725-9272 or riverfolk.org.

Curious George, Sept. 27-28, 10 a.m.-5p.m., Edaville USA, 5 Pine Street, Carver. $18 for anyone ages 2 and over. Children under the age of 2 are free. The admission ticket includes unlimited access to all rides and attractions. Parking is free. Group rates are available for groups of 15 or more people. www.edaville.com or 877-edaville.

Kids Fishing Derby, Sept. 28, 8-11 a.m., Lower Leach Pond, Borderland State Park, Massapoag Ave., Sharon/North Easton. Sponsored by Friends of Borderland and MassWildlife. Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish, first fish. Refreshments and goodie bags for all. 508-238-6566.

Tarrytown Fun Live Stage Show, Oct. 4-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Edaville USA, 5 Pine Street, Carver. Jay Jay The Jet Plane flies in for a show with Brenda Blue. $18 for anyone ages 2 and over. Children under the age of 2 are free. The admission ticket includes unlimited access to all rides and attractions, and a meet and greet with Curious George. Parking is free. Group rates are available for groups of 15 or more people. www.edaville.com or 877-edaville.

Dan Zane, Oct. 11, 2 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. The celebrated children's musician is playing in Providence again. $15, $23, $30. 401-421-arts or ppacri.org.

Family Concert Series, FSPA recital hall, 38 Main St., Franklin. Free. UNCLE NICK'S HAPPY FUN HOUR, PART III, Jan. 25; JAZZ4KKIDZ, Feb. 8; OPERA FOR CHILDREN, April 5.

Haunted happenings

Ghosts and Gravestones Tour, through Oct. 31, 6, 7, 8, 9 p.m., Old Town Trolley Ticket Center, Atlantic Ave., Boston. Seven nights a week. Approximately an hour and half. Features costumed characters and combines some of Boston's gravest moments with a good dose of humor Reservations encouraged. $36/adults, $23/children. 617-269-3626.

Witch's Woods at Nashoba Valley, Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 2 through Nov. 1, Nashoba Valley Ski Area, Powers Road, Westford. $25 for adults and $23 for children under 12. $15 for groups of 15 or more on Thursday, $20 on Friday through Sunday. For all ages. Features include 3D Keepers Crypt, Nightmare Mansion, Horrorwood Chamber of Chills and a Haunted Hayride. www.witchswoods.com.

Pumpkins in the Park, every Friday and Saturday, between October 3-25, Slater Memorial Park, located off Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket. Seasonal display of pumpkins, tunnel maze, other activities. For more information call 401-728-0500 x 251, or www.pawtucketri.com.

Orpheum Theatre's Haunted House, Fridays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24; Saturdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25; Sundays, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, 1 School St., Foxboro Common. Friday and Saturday tours from 7-10:30 p.m., Sunday tours 7-10 p.m. General admission $10. Not recommended for children younger than 10. 508-543-2787 ext. 4.

Cumberland Annual Halloween Scare Haunted Hill, Oct. 3-4, 10-12, 17-18, 24-26 and 30, Park opens at 7 p.m. and parking ends at 10 p.m., Diamond Hill Park, Cumberland, R.I. A long spooky trail that features sixteen different acts that include killer clowns, Jason, Freddy, Mike Myers and more. Not recommended for children under the age of 11. $12. 401-334-9996.

Haunted Pirate Ship aboard Mayflower II, Fri. and Sat. Oct. 10-25, Sun. Oct. 12, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Plimoth Plantation. Ghostly pirates willing to share their pirate's booty. Light fright. Members: adults $6; children (under 12), +$2 for nonmembers. plimoth.org

Haunted Train, Oct. Fri. 17, 24, Sat., 18, 25, 6 to 10 p.m., Sun. Oct. 19, 26, from 6 to 9 p.m., Old Colony & Fall River Railroad Museum, 2 Water St., Fall River. Takes place in railroad cars and on the museum grounds. $5.

Edward Lodi, author of Ghosts from King Philip's War, will talk about haunted sites and the stories behind them. Oct. 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Swansea Public Library, 69 Main St. 508-674-9609.

Special events

Cirque du Soleil's Kooza, through Oct. 12, Tues.-Wed. at 8 p.m., Thurs. and Sat. at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun. at 1 and 5 p.m., Bayside Expo Center, 200 Mount Vernon St., Boston. 800-678-5440 or www.cirquedusoleil.com.

2008 FirstWorks Festival, through Nov. 9. Spans theater, dance, music, new media, and family while highlighting Providence as a 'First City of the Arts.'

Native American Pow-Wow, Oct. 4 and 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., behind Dighton Town Hall, 979 Somerset Ave. Free. 508-880-6887.

Apple Days, Oct. 4-5, Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge. Includes apple picking, heirloom apple tasting, early New England apple gadgets, and apple pie contest. $20/general, seniors/$18; children 3-17/$7; children under 3, free. Harvest party from 7-9 p.m., includes barn dance, hayride, refreshments, traditional pounded cheese, and more. $35, $30 for OSV members. www.osv.org or 800-733-1830.

Annual Great Road Fall Heritage Festival, Oct. 5, noon to 4 p.m., 677 Great Rd., Lincoln, R.I. sights, sounds, and traditional crafts of the 1700s and 1800s, all done at historic sites. Homemade apple crisp and cider will be for sale. $4/adults, $2/children under 12, free/children under 6. 401-726-0597 or www.hearthsidehouse.org.

BSC Observatory, Oct. 8, 29, 7 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater State College Observatory, Summer St., Bridgewater. Open to the public. Children 6+ and adults. Special Halloween event on Oct. 29. Free. 508-531-3275 or www.bridgew.edu/observatory.

Live Bait: True stories from real people, Oct. 10, 10 p.m., Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. Tell your birthday story and listen to other people tell theirs. $5. 401-331-2695 x101

Fourth Annual Harvest Festival Weekend, Oct. 10-13, Plimoth Plantation. Harvest highlights include: Thanksgiving inspired luncheon daily; bread baking in the English Village; a wool dyeing demonstration; The Wampanoag Immigration Booth Experience. plimoth.org.

Improv Asylum East Coast Regional Finals, Oct. 11, Improv Asylum, 216 Hanover St., Boston. Round one 12 p.m., round two 2 p.m., round three 4 p.m., finals midnight. The judges include Improv Asylum's co-owner Norm Laviolette, ImprovBoston's owner Will Luera and Boston Globe comedy writer Nick Zanio. The emcee/referee is Julia Gustafson. $8 for college students and $10 for adults. 617- 263-6887.

Rehoboth Skies!, Oct. 11, 7 p.m. Carpenter Museum, Rehoboth. ASSNE talks about different kinds of telescopes, astrophotography, and nearby historic telescopes. Features an Observing Field behind the museum. Free. Rain or shine.

King Richard's Faire, through Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Rte. 58, Carver. $25/adults, $14 for children aged 5-12, children under 5 are free. 508-866-5391 or myspace.com/kingrichardsfaire or kingrichardsfaire.net.

Zella's Diary - Haunted Ghost Tour, through Oct. 9 (weeknights only), 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 14 through Oct. 27 (weeknights only), 6:30-10 p.m., corner of Pearl and Spring Streets, Fall River. zellasdiary.com.

Abraham Lincoln Was Here?: Stories of Taunton and the U.S. Presidency, through Feb. 12, Old Colony Historical Society, 66 Church Green, Taunton. 508-822-1622 or oldcolonyhistoricalsociety.org.

Astronomy Day, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., UMass Dartmouth Observatory, in field to right of main entrance to UMass Dartmouth off Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth. Free, donations appreciated. Children welcome if accompanied by an adult. Eevent will take place only if weather permits (clear skies). Check on status at www.assne.org or call 508-999-8715.

Footsteps in History, Oct. 11 through 13, throughout 24 communities located in the Blackstone River Valley. Includes Native American historical sites. 800-454-2882 or footstepsinhistory.com

Autumnfest 2008, Oct. 11 through 13, Sat. and Sun., 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon., World War II Memorial State Park, Social St., Woonsocket, R.I. Fireworks Sun. night at 9 and parade Mon. morning at 9:30. Free admission and parking.

Lisa Williams: Voices From The Other Side, Oct. 14, 7 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Television medium/clairvoyant. $35.50, $49.50, $68.50. 401- 421-2997 or www.ppacri.

Free Legal Advice, Oct. 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Massachusetts Bar Association's Veterans Dial-A-Lawyer call-in program. Veterans can call in during those hours for free legal advice. Available exclusively to veterans. 617- 338-0610.

Jon Scieszka, Oct. 17, 10 a.m., Barnes & Noble, 90 Providence Highway, Walpole. First National Ambassador for Children's Literature, author of The Stinky Cheese Man.

Interrupt 2008: An International Festival of Digital Literature and Culture, Oct. 17-19 at Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, and various venues throughout Providence.

44th Annual Head Of The Charles Regatta, Oct. 18-20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 21, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Charles River, Boston. Boston University's DeWolfe Boathouse, Cambridge, Finish: Artesani Park, Allston. Free. Reunion Village is $1 per day.

2008 Year of Gymnastics Superstars, Oct. 26, 3 p.m., TD Banknorth Garden. Featuring Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson and the men and women of team USA. $35, $47, $65, $125. 508-931-2000 or ticketmaster.com.

Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St., Boston. Free food sampling, parking. Children activities, speakers, cooking demos, and 120 exhibitors will be there. Free admission. 617-424-8846 or BostonVeg.org/foodfest

Day One, Nov. 13, 12 p.m., Westin Hotel, 1 West Exchange St., Providence. Mariska Hargitay from Law and Order: SVU is keynote speaker. Rhode Island Rape Crisis Center commemorating its 35th anniversary with a fundraising luncheon. $125. www.dayoneri.org or 401-421-4100 x108

Boston Globe Ski and Snowboard Expo, Nov. 20, 21 from 4-10 p.m.; Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Nov. 23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Bayside Expo Center, Boston. $12. onthesnow.com.

Seaside Holiday: Narragansett- Not Just For Summer, Dec. 13, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Registration for the house tour, boutique, and cafe will be held at the historic Narragansett Towers on 35 Ocean Road in Narragansett, R.I. Self-guided tours of several coastal homes decorated for holidays in Narragansett's south end. $30/adv., $35/dos. or a donation of three non-perishable food items. 401-331-9302 or jlri.org.

Craft fairs/festivals

FirstWorks Providence Festival, through Nov. 9, Providence. A number of events will be hosted through the city: dance ensembles, vocal pyrotechnics, object theatre, family activities, digital arts, hip hop theatre and special projects from Rhode Island artists. 401-421-4278 or first-works.org.

Fall Gardeing Festival, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tranquil Lake Nursery, 45 River St., Rehoboth. Free. 508-252-4002 or tranquil-lake.com.

Lakeville Arts and Music Festival, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Rte. 18 and 105, Lakeville. Artisans and craftsmen will have work available for sale. lakevillefestival@hotmail.com.

Autum Arts Festival, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Veteran's Park, downtown North Attleboro. Rain or shine. naarts@comcast.net.

Natural Resources Trust of Easton's 35th Annual Harvest and Craft Fair, Oct. 5, 10 to 5, rain or shine, Sheep Pasture, 307 Main St., Easton. Crafters, children's activities, raffles, food, local art displays, live musical performances, children's activities. $7 for adults; $1 for children 5-16; free for children under 5. No pets. Free parking at Ames Field on Main Street, across from pasture. 508-238-6049, info@nrtofeaston.org or www.nrtofeaston.org.

12th Annual Fall Fringe Festival, Oct. 10- Nov. 2, Lane-Comley Studio 210, Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston. Festival features two one-act operas, one full-length play, and a staged vocal recital. Pope Joan, Oct. 10, 11, 17, 8 p.m., Oct.12, 7 p.m., Oct. 18, 25, 2 p.m., Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m.; Trouble in Tahiti, Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 19, 26 7 p.m., Oct. 24, 8 p.m., Oct. 31, 6 p.m., Nov. 1, 8 p.m.; Tobermory, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 26, 2 p.m., Oct. 31, 8 p.m., Nov. 1, 6 p.m.; Recital Meets Theatre (free), Nov. 2, 2 p.m. $7 general admission, BU community, 1 free ticket at door with BU I.D. www.BostonTheatreScene.com or 617.933.8600.

AutumnFest 2008, Oct. 11, 12, 13, WWII Memorial Park, Social St., Woonsocket, R.I. Event includes arts and crafts, area merchants, food, fireworks, live entertainment and children's activities. autumnfest.org.

Newport International Oktoberfest, Oct. 11, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Newport Yachting Center, at the corner of Commercial Wharf and America's Cup Avenue, Newport, R.I. $12/adults, children under 12 are free. 401-846-1600 or newportfestivals.com.

Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 7, 4 to 9 p.m., Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rehoboth Congregational Church, Rehoboth. Two locations: church and Goff Hall. Silent Auction, Country Store, Baked Goods, Cookie Walk, Caricaturist, and more. Turkey Supper Fri. 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. seatings, $10 adult, $6 kids under 12. Sat. luncheon 11:30-2. Turkey Supper reservations required. 508-252-4545.

CraftBoston Holiday 2008, Nov. 14-16, The Westin, Boston Waterfront, 425 Summer St., Boston. Featuring 110 contemporary craft artists. 617-266-1810 or craftboston.org.

Artists Market 2008, Nov. 15 through Dec. 31, DeCordova Art Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln. 781-259-8355 or decordova.org.

CraftBoston Spring 2009, March 27-29, The World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Blvd., Boston. Featuring 175 contemporary craft artists. 617-266-1810 or craftboston.org.

Lectures

Creativity During Wartime, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 Fenway, Boston. Tied to art, war, politics and creativity during trying times. with video artist Lida Abdul and political journalist/writer Anne Nivat.

Lincoln's Love of Shakespeare, Oct. 4, 4 p.m., The Huntington, Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston. Free and open to the public. Olivier Award-winning playwright Richard Nelson and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will discuss President Abraham Lincoln's love of William Shakespeare. 617-266-0800 or huntingtontheatre.org.

Edward Lodi, author of Ghosts from King Philip's War, will talk about haunted sites and the stories behind them. Oct. 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Swansea Public Library, 69 Main St. 508-674-9609.

Sharks in New England: A Closer Look, Oct. 22, 7 to 8 p.m, Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI. $10/Audubon member; $12/non-member. Free with the price of admission.

Outdoor/gardens

Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave., Easton/Sharon line. 508-238-6566 or www.mass.gov/dcr/events.htm.

The Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues. through Sat. and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sun. $10/adults, $8/children 3-18. $5/Planetarium admission. $2.50/Explorer Express Train. $9/Tree Canopy Walkway (seasonal only) 508-929-2700 or www.ecotarium.org. Preschool Mornings, every Wed., 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Garden in the Woods - New England Flower Society, through Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. One of New England's famous private gardens. $8/adults, $4/kids3-18; $6/seniors and students. 508-877-7630 or newenglandwild.org.

Big Bugs Exhibit, through Oct. 31, New England Wild Flower Society, Garden in the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Oct. 31. Sculpture exhibition features 1,500 kinds of native plants, 200 rare and endangered species on 45 acres of land. Guided walks at 10 a.m. on weekdays, 2 p.m. on weekends. $8/adults, $4/youths 3-18; $6/seniors, $6/students. 508-877-6553 or newenglandwild.org.

Blackstone Valley Explorer - Thundermist Tour, through Oct. 26, 45-minute tours depart hourly at 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. from Woonsocket Landing, Market Square, near Museum of Work and Culture, Woonsocket, R.I. Advanced registration suggested. $10/adults, $8/children and seniors. 401-724-2200 or rivertourblackstone.com.

Ghosts and Gravestones Tour, through October, 6, 7, 8, 9 p.m., Old Town Trolley Ticket Center, Atlantic Ave., Boston. $23/children, $36/adults. 617-269-3626.

Yoga, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7 p.m., Audubon Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI. $11/member per class or $80 eight-week session; $13/non-member per class or $96 for eight-week session; Adult. 401-949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

Watchaug Pond Nature Hike, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Audubon Kimball Wildlife Refuge, Charlestown, RI. $8/Audubon member adult, $4/member child; $12/non-member adult, $6/non-member child. 12+. 401-949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

Audubon Walking Club, Oct. 5, 12, 26, 10 to 11 a.m., Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI. Six week series: $10/member; $12/non-member. Adult. 401- 949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

Tuesday Morning Bird Walk, 8 to 10:30 a.m., every Tues. Meet at the Charlestown Mini-Super on Route 1-A. Led by Phil Budlong. Free.

Taste of Japan, Oct. 11, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Culinary Cruise of RI. Leaves from Wickford Town Wharf, Wickford, RI. $44/Audubon member; $51/non-member. 21+. 401-949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

Birding at Napatree Point, Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Westerly, RI. $8/Audubon member adult, $4/member child; $12/non-member adult, $6/non-member child. 12+. 401-949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

Prudence Island Bike Tour, Oct. 11, 9:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Leaves from Bristol, RI, at the ferry landing. $16/Audubon member; $20/non-member. 12+. 401-949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org. Ticks are an issue on Prudence Island so be sure to wear a long-sleeved.

Audubon Bird and Wildlife Carving Exposition, Oct, 18, 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Environmental Education Center, Bristol, RI. $7/member adult, $4/member child; $8/non-member adult, $5/non-member child; children under 4 are free.

Delectable Dessert Culinary Cruise, Oct. 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Wickford, RI. Leaves from Wickford Town Wharf. $44/Audubon member; $51/non-member. 21+. 401-949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

Rain Gardens, Oct. 18, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will travel by van to sites in Rhode Island and discover small gardens that have been created to capture and filter rain from downspouts. Leaves from Powder Mill Ledges, Smithfield, RI. $12/Audubon member; $15/non-member; 401-949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

Fall Photo Tour, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Leaves from Powder Mill Ledges, Smithfield, RI. $50/Audubon member; $60/non-member. 18+. 401-949-5454, ext. 3041 or email programs@asri.org.

Poetry

Massachusetts Poetry Festival, Oct. 10-12, Rhina Espaillat, Nick Flynn, Regie Gibson, Friday, Oct. 10, 7- 8:30 p.m. at Lowell High School Freshman Academy, 43 French Street; Marjorie Agosin, Ed Sanders, Sat., Oct. 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Lowell High School Freshman Academy, 43 French St.; Lucie Brock-Broido, Martin Espada, Robert Pinsky, Saturday, Oct. 11, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Lowell High School Auditorium, 50 Father Morissette Blvd. Featured readings $10 in advance or $15 at the door, students and seniors $5. Tickets for all three featured readings plus a Saturday evening reception with readers are $50, or $25 for students and seniors. www.masspoetry.org/festival.

Arts & crafts

Rag and Bone Bindery Studio Open House, 1088 Main St., Pawtucket. 401-728-0762 or ragandbone.com.

Celtic Relief Stonecarving, Oct. 4-5, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Blackstone River Theatre, 549 Broad St., Cumberland, R.I. Class is for ages 16 and up. $25 and a seperate $25 charge for materials. 401-725-9272 or riverfolk.org.

Rhode Island Watercolor Society classes, J.C. Potter Casino, Slater Park, Armistice Blvd., Pawtucket. BEGINNING WATERCOLOR, begins Sept. 30, Tuesdays from 1:30-4 p.m.; INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR, begins Sept. 30, Tuesdays 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; BEGINNING WATERCOLOR, begins Oct. 16, Thursdays from 6:30-9 p.m. 401-726-1876 or riws.org.

Community Quilting, every Thurs., 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck St., Lowell. 978-452-4207 x19.

Fiber Art Basketry, Tues. and Thurs. 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. $100/4 to 5 week session or 2 baskets. 508-678-0039 or www.ncfta.org.

Teen and Adult Drawing Classes, Tues. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. $50/includes some materials. 508-678-0039 or www.ncfta.org.

Children's Drawing Classes, Sat. 10-noon, Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St., Fall River. For ages 7- 12.508-678-0039 or www.ncfta.org.