Brandon fall festival is scheduled through Oct. 25
Brandon’s inaugural Quarry Fall Festival is listed for Oct. 23–25, 2026, with Sunday as its final scheduled day. Admission is free, but tickets will be available for attractions.
Community & Culture
Arts, culture, community organizations, civic events, libraries, museums, recreation, philanthropy, and public participation.
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Ontario Sports Empire grand opening set for Oct. 24
The free public event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting, activities and youth clinic rotations.
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30 congregations win more than $9 million for historic properties
The largest grant round in the National Fund for Sacred Places’ 11-year history drew 466 applicants and includes its first Arkansas grantee.
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Strathmore Mansion to Be Named for Donor Carol Trawick
Strathmore’s North Bethesda Mansion will be called The Trawick Mansion at Strathmore after a record-setting gift from former board chair Carol Trawick.
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Moreno Valley Museum Opened 17 Days Before Private Ceremony
The museum opened Sept. 25, ahead of an invitation-only city ceremony at the Moreno Valley Mall on Oct. 12.
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Overland Park’s Boundless Playground opens to public
Brody Rea’s Boundless Playground opened Oct. 14 at the Blue Valley Sports Complex. It is open daily from dawn to dusk, weather permitting.
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Clarksville begins Bel-Aire skatepark construction, targets April 2027
Work began Oct. 12 at the former Bel-Aire pool site. The city anticipates completion in April 2027.
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Hoops for Homeless tournament moves to Oct. 31
The New Britain tournament is now scheduled for Oct. 31 at New Britain High School, with a fundraiser the day before.
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Providence opens first round of two-year, $700,000 facilities program
Providence announced two cultural grant programs totaling $750,000. The facilities program’s first application round closes Nov. 16, 2026; festival applications are scheduled to open Nov. 15.
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Grand Rapids opens $2.23 million Unity Park
Unity Park opened in Grand Rapids’ Roosevelt Park neighborhood with inclusive play, gathering areas and features made from a former church.
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Tavares earns two America in Bloom awards; employee also honored
Tavares received awards for environmental initiatives and a Main Street gateway. City employee Traci Anderson received America in Bloom’s Cheerleader Award.
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Knight commits $10 million to public media fund’s next phase
Knight’s three-year commitment is part of the fund’s effort to raise another $38 million, after raising $87 million.
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Pittsburgh Walk of Fame adds 10 new honorees
A second class of 10 joined the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame, bringing the installation to 20 honorees.
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30 life-size elephant sculptures on view in downtown Livermore
Thirty sculptures are on display at Bankhead Plaza and Stockmen’s Park through Dec. 6, 2026. Admission is free.
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Procession carries fallen Durham firefighter to Burlington
A procession for Andrew Brokes traveled from Raleigh to Burlington on Oct. 12. Services are scheduled for Oct. 16 and 17.
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McAllen festival renamed Wild Bright, set to open Nov. 27
McAllen’s South Pole Illuminated Festival will use the name Wild Bright for its 2026 season and is scheduled to open Nov. 27.
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Irmo’s National Night Out brings residents and police together
Irmo’s free National Night Out took place at Moore Park on Oct. 6, with food, music and games.
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Lawton Reopens Renovated McMahon Auditorium During 125th Birthday
Lawton reopened the renovated McMahon Memorial Auditorium on Aug. 8 with a ribbon-cutting, a first performance and a free celebration of the city’s 125th birthday.
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Library of Congress Adds 25 Recordings to National Recording Registry
The 2026 National Recording Registry class includes recordings associated with Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, The Go-Go’s and the original Broadway cast of Chicago.
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AP-NORC poll finds sharp age divide among U.S. Jewish adults over Israel and Gaza
A national AP-NORC survey finds younger Jewish adults are less likely than older adults to view support for Israel as central to Jewish identity and more likely to say Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
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Palm Harbor recreation center project moves from approval to construction
Pinellas County and Palm Harbor officials broke ground April 17 on a 28,457-square-foot recreation center that will replace the Palm Harbor Senior Center and provide emergency shelter space.
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Hardin’s $2.75 Million Tourism Grant Advances Depot Renovation and Visitor-Center Plans
A five-year, $2.75 million Pilot Tourism Grant awarded to Hardin in 2025 will support renovation of the historic Hardin Train Depot as a visitor center connecting travelers with local businesses, attractions and cultural sites.