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Insect Investigations!

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Saturday, November 22, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:00 am America/New_York Insect Investigations!

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 Saturday STEAM Hour

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Saturday, November 22, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:30 am America/New_York  Saturday STEAM Hour

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Coast Into Thanksgiving

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Saturday, November 22, 2025
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 22, 2025 1:00 pm America/New_York Coast Into Thanksgiving Create festive mosaic coasters just in time for holiday gatherings! Learn the basics of mosaic design while crafting functional and beautiful coasters that will add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving table.

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Create festive mosaic coasters just in time for holiday gatherings! Learn the basics of mosaic design while crafting functional and beautiful coasters that will add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving table.

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Harmony Hall Arts Center: Instructor and Student Exhibition - Public Reception

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Saturday, November 22, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 22, 2025 2:00 pm America/New_York Harmony Hall Arts Center: Instructor and Student Exhibition - Public Reception * This exhibition runs Nov. 17, 2025–Jan. 10, 2026, with a public reception on Sat., Nov. 22. * Harmony Hall’s talented art students and instructors—spanning various ages, experience levels, and artistic disciplines—will showcase their creativity in this vibrant, multidisciplinary exhibition. The Main Gallery will feature diverse works, from watercolor and acrylic paintings that evolve from initial sketches to final works. Additionally, hand-built, wheel-thrown, and Japanese Raku ceramics will be showcased. This exhibition celebrates the dedication and artistic growth of more than 20 artists and their instructors, offering a diverse display of their hard work and passion.

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* This exhibition runs Nov. 17, 2025–Jan. 10, 2026, with a public reception on Sat., Nov. 22. *

Harmony Hall’s talented art students and instructors—spanning various ages, experience levels, and artistic disciplines—will showcase their creativity in this vibrant, multidisciplinary exhibition. The Main Gallery will feature diverse works, from watercolor and acrylic paintings that evolve from initial sketches to final works. Additionally, hand-built, wheel-thrown, and Japanese Raku ceramics will be showcased. This exhibition celebrates the dedication and artistic growth of more than 20 artists and their instructors, offering a diverse display of their hard work and passion.

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Darren Smith: Human/Nature - Public Reception

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Saturday, November 22, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 22, 2025 2:00 pm America/New_York Darren Smith: Human/Nature - Public Reception * This exhibition runs Nov. 17, 2025–Jan. 10, 2026, with a public reception on Sat., Nov. 22. * As a species, our unbridled exploitation of nature’s finite resources leads us to the brink of environmental catastrophe. We have never been so separated from nature, from the essential rhythms and flows which have sustained us. When did we lose our connection, and can we get it back? Walking in the woods, our blood pressure drops, stress hormones decrease, and our breathing eases. We belong. Human/Nature is a project to show how we are reflected in nature. I shoot photos of natural…

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* This exhibition runs Nov. 17, 2025–Jan. 10, 2026, with a public reception on Sat., Nov. 22. *

As a species, our unbridled exploitation of nature’s finite resources leads us to the brink of environmental catastrophe. We have never been so separated from nature, from the essential rhythms and flows which have sustained us. When did we lose our connection, and can we get it back? Walking in the woods, our blood pressure drops, stress hormones decrease, and our breathing eases. We belong. Human/Nature is a project to show how we are reflected in nature. I shoot photos of natural subjects, cut the prints into little pieces, and create collages of human faces and eyes. If we can see ourselves in nature, made from it rather than conquering it, perhaps we can start to heal our relationship and support a more sustainable future.

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Trot for a Turkey

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Saturday, November 22, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 22, 2025 6:00 pm America/New_York Trot for a Turkey Watkins Regional Park

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Festival of Lights: Bikes and Lights

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Sunday, November 23, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, November 23, 2025 5:00 pm America/New_York Festival of Lights: Bikes and Lights Bikes and Lights is back! Enjoy the unique experience of riding your bike through the Winter Festival of Lights. Experience dazzling scenes celebrating the magic of the holiday season! For safety, bike lights and helmets are required. Vehicles are not allowed on the festival roads during this event. Space is limited for this popular event. Register today! FREE for children riding on a tagalong/bike seat/trailer. Watkins Regional Park

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Bikes and Lights is back! Enjoy the unique experience of riding your bike through the Winter Festival of Lights. Experience dazzling scenes celebrating the magic of the holiday season! For safety, bike lights and helmets are required. Vehicles are not allowed on the festival roads during this event. Space is limited for this popular event. Register today! FREE for children riding on a tagalong/bike seat/trailer.

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26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

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Friday, November 28, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 pm America/New_York 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

Saturday, November 29, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 29, 2025 12:00 pm America/New_York 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

Sunday, November 30, 2025
12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, November 30, 2025 12:00 pm America/New_York 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

Friday, December 5, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Friday, December 5, 2025 12:00 pm America/New_York 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

Saturday, December 6, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, December 6, 2025 12:00 pm America/New_York 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

Sunday, December 7, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, December 7, 2025 12:00 pm America/New_York 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

Friday, December 12, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 pm America/New_York 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

Saturday, December 13, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, December 13, 2025 12:00 pm America/New_York 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

Sunday, December 14, 2025
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Add to Calendar Sunday, December 14, 2025 12:00 pm America/New_York 26th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Show

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The Sound of Music Sing-Along (1965)

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Saturday, November 29, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Add to Calendar Saturday, November 29, 2025 2:00 pm America/New_York The Sound of Music Sing-Along (1965) The Sound of Music is a beloved musical film directed by Robert Wise, featuring enchanting music by Richard Rodgers and heartfelt lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, it tells the inspiring story of Maria, a young novice at an abbey in Salzburg, who becomes the governess to the von Trapp family. With her joyful spirit and love for music, Maria brings happiness and harmony to their lives. Come and sing along to your favorite songs from this timeless classic, and immerse yourself in the heartwarming tale of love, family, and music.

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The Sound of Music is a beloved musical film directed by Robert Wise, featuring enchanting music by Richard Rodgers and heartfelt lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, it tells the inspiring story of Maria, a young novice at an abbey in Salzburg, who becomes the governess to the von Trapp family. With her joyful spirit and love for music, Maria brings happiness and harmony to their lives. Come and sing along to your favorite songs from this timeless classic, and immerse yourself in the heartwarming tale of love, family, and music.

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