Oct. 2 – Grief and Loss Gathering for Young Adults
Alive Hospice’s Grief Center (1629 Williams Dr.) holds a monthly gathering for all young adults whose lives have been impacted by a death. The first Tuesday of every month from 6–7:15 p.m, join a Q&A and a group discussion facilitated by an Alive grief counselor. For more information, contact dcastellano@alivehospice.org or 615-346-8510 or visit alivehospice.org. Admission is free, but RSVP encouraged.

Oct. 4 – Women Rock Motorcycle Rally
Ladies, mark your calendar for Bumpus Harley-Davidson’s “Women Rock Rally” (2250 NW. Broad St.) Oct. 4–7. Enjoy scenic riding, eating and socializing. Those who ride their own motorcycle are invited to join. Admission is $60. For more information, visit the event page for Women Rock Rally on Facebook.

Oct. 6 – CEF Fall Fest
Join the Child Evangelism Fellowship’s Fall Festival at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is free. Enjoy food, fun, and all things fall including shopping with vendors, face painting, prizes, games, bake sale, concessions and a pumpkin patch. Proceeds benefit the Child Evangelism Fellowship of Middle Tennessee. For more information, call 615-244-4373 or visit the CEF Fall Fest event page on Facebook.

Oct. 6 – Authors Event at Center for the Arts
Have you been planning on writing a book? Local author Denise Daisy offers advice on how to start writing or how to finish the book you’ve been working on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Daisy also covers the ins and outs of self-publishing, landing an agent and signing with a publishing house. Bring your latest work and join in the read and critique. For more information, visit boroarts.org.

Oct. 6 – Plein Air Paint-out and Cowboy Gathering
Join the Murfreesboro Art League Saturday, Oct. 6, at Cannonsburgh Village (312 South Front St.) for the Plein Air Paint-Out and Cowboy Gathering. Paint outdoors for the chance to receive cash prizes and ribbons. If you’re not a plein air painter, watch cowboy re-enactment group Riverchase Posse do two “shoot-out” re-enactments, witness a “living history camp” and watch the painters while shopping at vendors’ booths, all starting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 6,. Enjoy food trucks, live music by artists such as Jerry Green from 1–2 p.m., blacksmiths, antique cars, a “wet paint” exhibit from 6–8 p.m., and The Farmer and Adele concert from 4–6 p.m. Admission is $10. Proceeds benefit the Murfreesboro Boys and Girls Club. For more information, contact murfreesboroartleague@gmail.com or visit murfreesboroartleague.blogspot.com.

Oct. 6 – Bicycle Tour of Stones River National Battlefield
Join a ranger for some exercise and education at Stones River National Battlefield (3501 Old Nashville Hwy.) Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9–11 a.m. For more information, visit nps.gov.

Oct. 6 – CampGladiator Boot Camp
Start your Saturday with 60 minutes of a free boot camp-style workout at CoreLife Eatery (2330 Medical Center Pkwy.) Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10–11 a.m. All of the workouts are designed and led by a certified personal trainer. All levels are welcome. Bring water and a mat (extras available). Stay afterwards for lunch at CoreLife Eatery and receive 50 percent off your meal. For more information, visit campgladiator.com.

Oct. 9 – June McCash Book Signing at Linebaugh
Join Linebaugh Public Library (105 W. Vine St.) for a June McCash book signing Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. A celebrated author of historical novels, nonfiction and poetry, McCash signs and sells copies of Marguerite’s Landing. Like much of McCash’s work, Marguerite’s Landing explores the history of Jekyll Island, located off the coast of Georgia. The novel tells the true story of a couple forced to flee Brittany, France, during the French Revolution. Seeking refuge in the U.S., they must survive in a politically charged and economically staggered environment. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.

Oct. 9 – Rutherford Cable October Meeting
Join Rutherford Cable at the Stones River Country Club (1830 NW Broad St.) Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 7:30–9 a.m. for “How to Advocate for YOU & What You Want,” a presentation by Nicole Provonchee. Gain the tools and skills to be a better advocate for yourself. Learn how to determine your market value and ask for the raise, promotion or the title change you want. Provonchee, founder of Bright Blue Consulting, is an experienced business leader and executive coach with over 20 years in strategy, consulting, business development, communication and marketing roles, including 14 years in the healthcare industry. Bring business cards and make connections. For more information, contact yourrutherfordcable@gmail.com or visit rutherfordcable.org.

Oct. 9 – Business After Hours
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours, an informal business networking event, on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 5–7 p.m. at Kious Rodgers Barger Holder & King PLLC, 503 N. Maple St. Bring plenty of business cards. Admission is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for future members. No registration is required. For more information, visit rutherfordchamber.org.

Oct. 10 – Stones River Service Days
Join Stones River National Battlefield (3501 Old Nashville Hwy.) for Stones River Service Days Wednesday, Oct. 10 (and every second Wednesday of the month) from 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Earn community service hours by helping maintain natural resource management teams. For more information, visit nps.gov.

Oct. 11 – Boots & Brews
Enjoy a fun evening out to sample local craft beers while swinging and mingling to honky-tonk music with delicious wings and BBQ, tasty dessert and root beer floats at Copper Ridge Event Venue (3597 Betty Ford Rd.) Thursday, Oct. 11, from 6–9 p.m. This year’s benefit party includes a silent auction featuring bottles of wine, a dream vacation and more. Proceeds directly benefit the local Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center, protecting victims, preventing violence and empowering survivors. Admission is $40 in advance and $50 at the door. For more information, visit dvpshelter.org.

Oct. 11 – Estate Planning
When the future is uncertain, and with the possibilities of Alzheimer’s, dementia, strokes and other conditions that limit capacity, powers of attorney and healthcare directives contain important instructions for the last years of life and allow you to name a trusted individual to oversee your care and financial affairs. Estate planning through wills and trusts is essential and allow you to customize plans for the distribution of your assets, provide for your chosen beneficiaries, and choose who will oversee your estate administration. Meet at Cultivate Coworking (107 W. Lytle St.) Thursday, Oct. 11, from 6–8 p.m. for a conversation with local professionals about estate planning. For more information or to register, find The Pulse Stops Here – Estate Planning Conversation on Eventbrite.

Oct. 11–13 – Encore Costume Sale
No matter whether you are looking for a costume for Halloween, a play, a talent show, a dance audition or a recital, The Dance Store (1602 W. Northfield Blvd. #501) offers slightly used costumes for sale for $25 Oct. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Oct. 13 until 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Dance for Hope Scholarship Fund in providing scholarships for young dancers to go to summer dance programs and intensives. The inaugural costume sale is an opportunity for dancers and non-dancers alike to find a beautiful outfit. For more information, visit thedancestoretn.com.

Oct. 12–13 –Battle of Stones River Descendants’ Reunion
Are you interested in a guided tour of Stones River National Battlefield and hearing a fascinating speaker talk about the battle? Would you like to meet descendants of the Battle of Stones River? Would you like to hear live music of the Civil War era? If so, consider attending the Battle of Stones River Descendants’ Reunion, Friday, Oct. 12, and Saturday, Oct. 13. Relatives and family members of Battle of Stones River veterans will join the staff and volunteers of the Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro to acknowledge their ancestors’ roles in the battle. If you had an ancestor fight at this battle or just want to be involved in a great program, organizers invite the public from all over. Dr. Earl Hess, noted author, lecturer and historian will be the featured speaker. Music of the Civil War era will be provided by the Home Sweet Home band. Battlefield historian Ranger Jim Lewis will conducted bus tours. Volunteers dressed in period costumes will give living history presentations. First Presbyterian Church, 210 N. Spring St., will host a reception on Oct. 12 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. There will be light refreshments, an artifact room, sharing of stories and live music. On Oct. 13 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. participants will tour the Stones River National Battlefield, Fortress Rosecrans and view living history programs. Lunch is included. At 5:30 p.m. the artifact room opens at First Presbyterian and Home Sweet Home band performs. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. followed by Keynote Speaker Dr. Earl Hess, Professor of History at Lincoln Memorial University, author of Civil War in the West, Kennesaw Mountain and many other titles. There is no cost to attend the Friday night reception and presentation by Dr. Earl Hess. The cost to attend the full program is $75; make reservations at stonesriverbattlefield.org. For more information, contact Ed Arning at 615-268-9339 or edarning@gmail.com, or Jim Lewis at 615-893-9501 or jim_b_lewis@nps.gov.

Oct. 12–13 – Dino Days
To celebrate National Fossil Day and the Tennessee STEAM festival, Earth Experience: Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History (816 Old Salem Rd.) welcomes the community to Dino Days on Friday, Oct. 12, from 2–9 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. View several large displays in the parking lot including a full-size Stegosaurus statue. Students from MTSU Department of Geosciences present a fossil dig set up for kids, and the Geoscience faculty identifies rocks and fossils—bring your rocks for identification. (National fossil day is Oct. 17). Earth Experience is the only natural history museum in Middle Tennessee and the only museum in all the South to have an active dinosaur dig program that, every summer, collects more dinosaur bones in Montana. It is also the only museum in Tennessee to display real fossil bones from dinosaurs such as triceratops and T-Rex. Participation in the outdoor activities is free; standard museum rates apply for indoors. For more information, visit theearthexperience.org.

Oct. 12 – Wines of the World
Sample wines from all around the world at Wines of the World by Jennifer Bass. Light hors d’oeuvres are provided by The Alley on Main with Farrer Farm. This “open house” features wines in different rooms throughout Kymari House (308 N. Spring St.) Friday, Oct. 12 from 6–9 p.m. 100% of the proceeds support Kymari House’s mission to keep kids safe in this community. Tickets are $30 and are limited. For more information, visit kymarihouse.org.

Oct. 12 – Boro Art Crawl 
The Boro Art Crawl returns to the Murfreesboro Public Square on Friday, Oct. 12 from 6 top 9 p.m. This community art collaboration, held the second Friday of every other month, features many talented local artists displaying, selling and discussing their artwork in downtown Murfreesboro venues. Middle Tennessee artists Morgan Westerbeck, Amberly Clemons, Ryan Cripps, Joy Sneed, Brette Leonardson, Beth Moore, Jacolyn Wingo and many others will exhibit work in October. The Art Crawl is always free to attend, and many of the businesses host music, refreshments or special events in conjunction with each Art Crawl night.  Venues include Boro Town Cakes, Onyx Shear Hair Art, Trendy Pieces, Bella’s Boutique, Earth Experience, Scale House Print Shop, Funtiques, L&L Contractors, Sugaree’s, Write Impression, Mayday Brewery, The Exchange, Center for the Arts, ReVintaged Lemon, 214 West Vine, Jimmy Fox Agency, Liquid Smoke, Moxie and Vedas. For more information, visit boroartcrawl.com.

Oct. 13 – Quick Styles for Your Curls
Classic Curls and Coils events present Quick Styles for your Curls, a free, two-hour session on hair education at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.) from 12–2 p.m. Learn what to do to grow your hair, how to retain your length, keep your hair moisturized and quick styles followed by a Q&A. For more information, visit the naturalstylistofmurfreesboro Facebook page. Crystle Jones-Bond is a natural hairstylist and owns a salon called Assuage Hair and Body and a natural hair product line called Classic.

Oct. 13 – Anti-Bullying Classes at Gracie Barra Murfreesboro
Understand how to recognize and prevent bullying while learning the basics of Jiu-Jitsu and self-defense in a fun environment Saturdays, Oct. 13, 20 and 27 and Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. at Gracie Barra Murfreesboro Jiu-Jitsu (at Stones River Mall, 1720 Old Fort Pkwy.). Recognize bullying, how to stop and walk away, and stand up and protect yourself. For more information, visit gbmurfreesboro.com

Oct. 13 – Middle Half Marathon
The 12th Annual Murfreesboro Half Marathon kicks off Saturday, Oct. 13, at 7 a.m. at the MTSU Dean Hayes Track & Soccer Complex (1568 Greenland Dr.) and travels through Murfreesboro’s historic district. Find more information at themiddlehalf.com.

Oct. 13 – Murfreesboro Open on National Chess Day
National Chess Day is the second Saturday each October, and the Murfreesboro Chess Club presents a five-round Swiss-style chess tournament Saturday, Oct. 13, to observe the occasion. Come out to First Cumberland Presbyterian Church (907 E. Main St.) with registration from 7:30–8:45 a.m. Cash prizes awarded; members of the US Chess Federation only. Entry fee is $25 prior to Oct. 10 or $30 at the door. Early entries welcome. For more information, contact murfreesborochess@gmail.com or visit murfreesborochess.weebly.com.

Oct. 13 – Fall Farmers’ Market and Festival
Enjoy the Fall edition of the La Vergne Farmers’ Market (behind the library, 5063 Murfreesboro Rd., La Vergne) with pumpkins, pumpkin painting station, games, vendors, food trucks, live music and much more Saturday, Oct. 13, from 12–5 p.m. For more information, call 615-207-4678.

Oct. 13 – Fall Handmade Market
D&Co. Markets presents the Fall Handmade Market on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Mid-TN Expo (1660 Middle Tenn. Blvd.) for handmade-only craft and food vendors. Have fun with an indoor pumpkin patch, a fall-themed setup with free photos, and vendors dressed up and passing out treats for little ones to “trick or treat.” Admission is free. For more information, visit Dco-Markets on Facebook.

Oct. 14 – Double Your Energy and Income
Double your energy and income with a private men’s event with “Super Coach” Micheal Burt and and renowned physician Dr. Steven Hotze, founder of the Hotze Health and Wellness Center in Houston and author of the best seller Do a 180 and Take Control of Your Health, at Burt’s home (1847 Sanctuary Pl.) Sunday, Oct. 14, from 6–8 p.m. Learn how to double your energy and income, what the body needs to get back to its intended state, and how to market and sell your services around the world. For more information, visit coachburt.com.

Oct. 14 – Tennessee Valley Winds Concert
Join Stones River National Battlefield (3501 Old Nashville Hwy.) for Tennessee Valley Winds concert on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 2–3 p.m. Appreciate history and music with the Tennessee Valley Winds. For more information, visit nps.gov.

Oct. 14–20 – Food for Fines
Join Rutherford County Library System’s Food for Fines Oct. 14–20. For one week, patrons of the library system can bring in canned goods to pay off library fines. Not only will you be getting rid of some fines, but you will be helping those in need. Food donations are welcome throughout the week. Smyrna’s collection benefits the Nourish Food Bank, Eagleville’s goes to the Eagleville Community Center Food Bank and Linebaugh will collect for The Salvation Army. Charges for lost or damaged items or referral fees cannot be waived. Each can waives one dollar in fines. Please bring only new, unopened cans within expiration date. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.

Oct. 16 – Identity Theft Solutions
Identity theft is very common. On Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 12–1 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce (3050 Medical Center Pkwy.) join a free lunch-and-learn on Identity Theft Solutions presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union. Learn the methods that identity thieves use to access confidential information, as well as tools to prevent ID theft and steps to take should identity theft occur. The event includes a box lunch, space is limited. For more information, contact financialeducation@redfcu.org.

Oct. 18 – The Connection
Local small business owners will gather for The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, at Champy’s Chicken, 1290 NW Broad St. All Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and professionals are welcome to attend this casual, free, no-obligation event, where they can meet other small business owners and tap into one another’s experience and energy. An open roundtable discussion will encourage participation from those in attendance, asking them to articulate their vision for their business and calling for examples of some of the business challenges and solutions they are experiencing. The series will continue the third Thursday of each month.

Oct. 18 – Doors of Hope Firefly Supper
The fourth annual Firefly Supper benefiting Doors of Hope features local chefs offering farm-to-table meals Thursday, Oct. 18, at Stone Gate Farm (714 Floraton Rd.). Local talented chefs from Five Senses, Adams Place, Milano II and Jack’s Place gather to prepare a wonderful meal in an elegant, rustic venue, served by the students from Blackman High School’s Culinary Arts Department. The Bart Warner Volunteer of the Year Award is also presented. The Doors of Hope mission is to strengthen the community by offering support services to women recently released from incarceration who are making the difficult transition back to societal life. To learn more about Doors of Hope, contact 615-900-0634 or ejohnston@opendoorsofhope.org, visit opendoorsofhope.org or find OpenDoorsofHope on Facebook.

Oct. 18 – Rock the Red Mic
Join the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Rutherford County Alumnae Chapter, for Rock the Red Mic, the official kickoff to MTSU Homecoming 2018, on Thursday, Oct. 18, at LTA Depot (450 Butler Dr.) with singer and comedienne Rita Brent. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with showtime at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Rock the Red Mic Eventbrite page.

Oct. 18 – Autumn Tailgate Party at The Avenue

Oct. 18 – Autumn Tailgate Party at The Avenue
The Avenue (2615 Medical Center Pkwy.) will host an evening under the stars at Thursday Night Lights—Autumn Tailgate Party, the second series of events for adults by SupperClub Popups. Enjoy music, food and drinks, games and giveaways on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and The Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Enjoy bites from Bar Louie and BJ’s Brewhouse, desserts from Mimi’s Café and cocktails, craft beer and bourbon samples from Knob Creek Distillery and Steel Barrel Brewing. Find tickets for Thursday Night Lights—Autumn Tailgate Party at The Avenue on Eventbrite, or for more information, contact 615-895-8107 or neal@dpamedia.net.

Oct. 18 – Fearless and Fabulous
Reed and Associates holds a Women’s Empowerment Event and Expo on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 6–9 p.m. (201 E. Main St.). BYOB for a fun night of socializing, networking, and great speakers, a selfie station and select vendors. Leaders of the event are Rolanda Holman, author of Living the Good Life on Purpose, Leah Hulan, Miss Tennessee 1992 and owner of Grumpy’s Bail Bonds, and Tina Holder, wellness coach and founder of Break the Cycle. Wear jeans or your most fabulous cocktail dress and bring your own wine for a fantastic evening of conversation and inspiration with other extraordinary women. For more information, call 615-367-0100.

Oct. 18 – Lytle Creek Restoration Project
Join the Tennessee Environmental Council staff, volunteers and community members for food and drinks at Mellow Mushroom (2955 S. Rutherford Blvd.) from 5:30–7:30 p.m. to learn about the Lytle Creek Restoration Project, a project to improve the water quality of Lytle Creek led by the Tennessee Environmental Council and Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Lytle Creek runs through the middle of Murfreesboro, where it joins the Stones River and leads to Percy Priest Lake, a source of regional drinking water. The Council is building rain gardens, planting trees and stabilizing the stream bank to provide cleaner water to Murfreesboro. The community has an important role in helping to accomplish these tasks. Registration required; contact sam@tectn.org for more information or visit tectn.org.

Oct. 19 – Ghost Tours at Sam Davis Home

Oct. 19 – Ghost Tours at Sam Davis Home
The Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna) will host Ghost Tours on Friday, Oct. 19, from 7–11 p.m. Be thrilled by haunted stories from the grounds and watch them come to life before your eyes. Start with a spooky hayride and then hear ghost stories in the historic home. For information, call 615-459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.

Oct. 19 – Haunted Hayride
Experience a Haunted Hayride at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Parkway) on Friday, Oct. 19, from 7–9 p.m. The Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department presents the most frightening hayride of the season. Admission is $5 per person. For more information, call 615-217-3017.

Oct. 19–20 – Carnival and Twilight Trail
Join the Twilight Trail at Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) Friday, Oct. 19, from 5–7 p.m. This is a fun and not-frightening activity sponsored by the Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department. At the same time, there is a family-fun carnival going on at the park. For information, call 615-217-3017.

Oct. 20 – Free Community Yoga
Yoga for My People (1180 Park Ave.) invites the community every third Saturday of the month from 3:30–4:30 p.m. The class is free but donations are welcomed. Canned goods, clothes, shoes, socks, toys and other donations are accepted as well. For more information, find Yoga for My People on Facebook.

Oct. 20 – Big Creek Winery Tasting Room Grand Opening
Join Big Creek Winery Tasting Room (7027 Main St., Christiana) for its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m.–9 p.m., with door prizes and music by Jason Harrison, Laura Jane, Travelin’ Kind, Pickin Crows and Ian C. Parker. Picnic tables are available with extra room under the tent for chairs and blankets. For more information, visit bigcreekwinerytennessee.com.

Oct. 20 – ’Boro International
Join an incredible community event ’Boro International Saturday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.). ’Boro International is an international cultural festival sponsored by Murfreesboro City Schools in partnership with MTSU, the Confucius Institute and Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. This free festival offers food, crafts and entertainment from an array of cultures and countries represented in Middle Tennessee. Craft vendors offer homemade products. For a detailed schedule, visit the 2018 ’Boro International Facebook event page.

Oct. 21 – NaturALE Beerfest 2018
Join Earth Experience: Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History (816 Old Salem Rd.) on Sunday, Oct. 21, for the fifth annual NaturALE Beerfest from 2–6 p.m. The ticket price is $30 and includes a souvenir 5-oz. sampler glass, craft beer and ciders provided by the festival’s excellent vendors, music, games, and a tour of the museum. This family-friendly event offers a play area in the museum for children. Enjoy award-winning brews by Mid-State Brew Crew, The Brewsters and Panther Creek. For more information, visit theearthexperience.org.

Oct. 23 – Advance Rutherford Fall Social
Join Advance Rutherford’s third annual Fall Social on Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (502 SE Broad St.) Space is provided for each partner to display and distribute information. Admission is $10. Light refreshments, wine and soft drinks are provided. Advance Rutherford is a voluntary, non-partisan consortium of organizations and programs serving women and girls in Rutherford County. For more information, visit advancerutherford.org.

Oct. 24 – Fight Suicide Movement
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the US. Local volunteers, students and community members are joining the quarter of a million people walking in towns across the country to draw attention to the fight for suicide prevention. The MTSU Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the Tennessee Chapter of AFSP, will be held at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 24, at MTSU’s Student Union Courtyard. Registration begins at 11 a.m. This walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For more information, contact 615-393-4742 or kcloud@afsp.org.

Oct. 25 – Adams Place Rummage and Bake Sale
Join the annual Rummage and Bake Sale at Adams Place (1927 Memorial Blvd.) on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Admission is free beginning at 10:30, but first priority will be given to VIP patrons arriving at 10 a.m. for $20 admission. Donate gently-used items for the rummage sale through Oct. 24 (no clothes or shoes, please). For more information, call 615-904-9111 or visit adamsplace.org.

Oct. 25 – Courtyard Fall Social
Come out to the Courtyard by Marriott Nashville SE/Murfreesboro (1306 Greshampark Dr.) on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 5–7:30 p.m. for the Courtyard’s second birthday celebration. Meet in the lobby for free live music, vendors and networking. Featured vendors include Project Donuts, Scentsy, Scooter Cakes, Younique and Taco Garage. For more information, contact 615-907-3105 or mramos@vhghotels.com.

Oct. 26 – Project One Four Golf Tournament
David Price, right, watches former Vanderbilt pitcher and now New York Yankees pitcher, Smyrna native Sonny Gray hit his drive on the first hole at Old Fort Park Golf Course at the 10th annual Project One Four Golf Classic that benefits Price’s Project One Four Foundation. Photo by Jim Davis/Murfreesboro Parks & Rec.

Oct. 26 – Project One Four Golf Tournament
Project One Four presents its 11th Annual Golf Tournament at Old Fort Golf Club (1028 Golf Ln.) on Friday, Oct. 26. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with the shotgun start at 10 a.m. An auction features items like a signed bat from Aaron Judge, framed signed jersey from Mookie Betts, signed, game-used jersey from David Price and several signed baseballs from MLB teams. Sponsorships available. Proceeds are disbursed among several different agencies that help benefit the youth throughout Middle Tennessee. The event is open to the first 32 teams, and entry includes green fees, cart fees, breakfast foods (coffee and pastries) and lunch by Chuy’s. For reservations, contact 615-478-0007 (text) or bonnie@project14.org. For more information, visit project14.org.

Oct. 26 – Spooky Soiree Halloween Party
Have fun at Spooky Soiree Halloween Party in the adult gym at the Patterson Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.) on Friday, Oct. 26, from 6–9 p.m. This is sponsored by Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation and is for age 13+ children with intellectual disabilities. Admission is free. For more information, call 615-893-7439.

Oct. 26 – Flashlight Nights
Come out for Flashlight Nights at Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) Friday, Oct. 26, from 7–10 p.m. for the time of the year where “things do go bump in the night.” Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call 615-893-0022 or visit oaklandsmansion.org.

Oct. 27 – Natural Hair, Beauty and Business Expo
Pampered Pretty and Corene Gardner present a Natural Hair, Beauty and Business Expo on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rutherford County (820 Jones Blvd.) from 1–5 p.m. Not only is natural hair and beauty highlighted, but women in business are honored. Entrepreneurs from around the world gather and empower, inspire and ignite a flame within each other. Events include hair battles, barber battles, natural hair care classes, makeup classes, a natural hair fashion show, tribute to breast cancer awareness and swag bags. For tickets ($10) and vendor registration, visit pampered-pretty.com.

Oct. 27 – Charity Casino Night
Join the Kimberly Family Foundation for their second annual Charity Casino Night, presented by The Crossings at Victory Station and The Alley on Main, on Saturday, Oct. 27, at The Warehouse in Murfreesboro (730 Middle Tenn. Blvd.) from 6–11 p.m. Enjoy two rounds of heavy hors d’oeuvres by The Alley on Main, an open bar, and three hours of Vegas-quality casino games. Tickets are $100. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, visit kimberlyfamily.org.

Oct. 27 – Spooktacular Fall Festival
Family Chiropractic and Wellness Center (1114 N. Tenn. Blvd.) presents Spooktacular Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. for children ages 4–12 to decorate pumpkins, play ring toss, cornhole and pin-the-hand-on-the-skeleton games, win prizes and get their picture taken at the photo booth. Admission is free; space is limited. For more information, call 615-893-5679 or visit wellnessmurfreesboro.com.

Oct. 27 – Pug Festival
Barfield Crescent Park (697 Veterans Pkwy.) hosts the third annual Middle Tennessee Pug Festival on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. to raise funds for a nonprofit pug rescue. All attending dogs must be up to date on their vaccinations and must remain on a leash during the festival. Volunteers are needed. The festival is registered with TNACHIEVES as an event satisfying students’ community service requirements. Student volunteers can contact midtnpugfestival@gmail.com for information.

Oct. 27 – Harvest Days
Susan Peek makes a basket during Cannonsburgh Village Harvest Days.
Photo by Jim Davis/Murfreesboro Parks & Rec.

Oct. 27 – Harvest Days
Celebrate the 43rd Annual Harvest Days at Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village (312 S. Front St.) Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Step back in time to visit this full-size community of the 1800s and watch blacksmiths, yarn and wool spinners, visit the general store, see antique tractors and autos, and enjoy a hayride. For more information, visit murfreesborotn.gov.

Oct. 27 – Trail of Treats
Bring the family out for Trail of Treats on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1:30–4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park (115 Floyd Mayfield Dr., La Vergne). Follow the free candy trail, which includes a hayride, games, and a hike along the trail to “trick or treat” from local organizations and businesses. Local businesses and organizations that sign up to participate in the program decorate their booths with a family-friendly Halloween theme and hand out candy. For more information, call 615-287-8690 or visit lavergnetn.gov.

Oct. 29 – Borderless Arts Halloween Party
You are invited to Borderless Arts Tennessee’s Spooktacular Halloween Party on Monday, Oct. 29, from 6–8 p.m. at MTSU’s Tom Jackson Building (628 Alma Mater Dr.). Participate in Scary Food Bake-Off contest, dance contest, crafts and games. Register at userk7706@comcast.net.

Oct. 30 – Spook Party
Enjoy the Children’s Spooktacular Halloween Party in the adult gym at the Patterson Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.) Thursday, Oct. 30, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Children ages 3–5 are encouraged to wear their costumes and be a part of the trick-or-treat parade sponsored by the Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department. For more information, call 615-893-7439.

Oct. 31 – Trick or Treat at Oaklands Mansion
Bring the kids to trick or treat free at historic Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.) on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 4–7 p.m. (or until candy is gone). For more information, visit oaklandsmansion.org.

Saturdays and Mondays – Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Join Barnes & Noble (2615 Medical Center Pkwy.) Saturdays and Mondays at 11 a.m. for children’s storytime and coloring. For more information, call 615-895-8580.

Wednesdays – Boro2Square Runners
Boro2Square Runners is a running group for individuals interested in running and socializing with other runners. Weekly runs begin at 6 p.m. each Wednesday, starting from the Boulevard Bar and Grill, 2154 Middle Tennessee Blvd. Distances covered are 3–5 miles, with runners of all paces welcome to participate. For more information, visit facebook.com/boro2square.

Wednesdays – Writers Group
The Murfreesboro Writers Group meets every Wednesday at Linebaugh Library (105 W. Vine St.) from 6–8 p.m. For more information, call 615-893-4131 or visit rclstn.org.

Thursdays – Chess Club
The Murfreesboro Chess Club meets each Thursday at 6 p.m. at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 907 E. Main St. Chess players of all levels are invited to come meet and play against other local chess enthusiasts. For more information, call 615-713-9256 or email murfreesborochess@gmail.com.

Fridays – Game Night and Chess at Barnes & Noble
Come hang out in and around the cafe at Barnes & Noble (2615 Medical Center Pkwy.) to enjoy any available demo games or play with the local Chess Club on Fridays. Anyone is welcome to participate. For more information, call 615-895-8580 or visit the Barnes & Noble Facebook event page.