“BEHIND THE SCENES OF ‘FINDING YOUR ROOTS’ “ – David Attride, president of Martin County Genealogical Society, will discuss “Behind the Scenes of ‘Finding Your Roots’ “, about the PBS documentary, “Finding Your Roots” with Henry Louis Gates Jr., at the Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart on Friday, Sept. 18. Business meeting is at 1 p.m.; presentation is at 2 p.m. Meeting will be available on Zoom, registration required. Info: mcgsfl.org/events.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19

MARKET AT NEWFIELD FARM – The Market at Newfield Farm, 1050 SW Prairie Ave., Palm City will be open at Harvest House on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission: Free. Go to newfieldfl.com/events.

SATURDAYS, SEPT. 19<\n>& OCT. 17

APOLLO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE – A volunteer will be at the Historic Apollo School, 9141 SE Apollo St., Hobe Sound, on Saturdays, Sept. 19 & Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations appreciated. Go to apolloschool.org.

MONDAY, SEPT. 21

EQUINOX NATURE WALK – Explore Natural Martin will have an “Autumn Adventure: Equinox Nature Walk” at Maggy’s Hammock Park, 3854 SE Kubin Ave., Stuart on Monday, Sept. 21 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Admission: Free, reservations required. Go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Autumn Adventure: Equinox Nature Walk”.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22

RIBBON-CUTTING AT CHARLIE LEIGHTON PARK – The Martin County Community Redevelopment Agency will have a ribbon-cutting ceremeony at Charlie Leighton Park, 2701 SW Cornell Ave., Palm City on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 9:30 a.m. Admission: Free. Info: www.martin.fl.us/CRA.

STILL GROUND SOUND BATH – A Still Ground Sound Bath will be at KC Trails, (South KC Trail Pavillion), 100 SW Newfield Parkway, Palm City on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will be guided through tones from crystal singing bowls and other therapeutic instruments designed to quiet the mind, release tension and promote a sense of balance. Tickets: $5. Go to newfieldfl.com/events.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 24

“COMER TO YOUR SENSES” NATURE SERIES – Explore Natural Martin will have “Come To Your Senses” Nature Series: Sound at Allapattah Flats WMA, County Highway 714, Palm City on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Admission: Free, reservations required. Go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Come to Your Senses”.

TURKISH MOSAIC CANDLE HOLDER & LAMP WORKSHOP – The Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart will have a “Turkish Mosaic Candle Holder & Lamp Workshop” on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $80 to create the candle holder; $115 to create the table lamp. Go to www.hsmc-fl.com.

MAKERS TABLE: SEASONAL WORKSHOP – A Makers Table: Seasonal Workshop will be at The Barn, 7745 SW Creek St., Palm City on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants will use colorful glass pieces and decorative accents to design their own work of art, with materials and step-by-step instructions provided. No prior experience is necessary. Tickets: $28 per person. Go to newfieldfl.com/events.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25

GOLF TOURNAMENT – Treasure Coast Hospice Golf Tournament at Sailfish Point Golf Club, 2201 SE Sailfish Point Blvd., Stuart on Friday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. For registration details, go to www.treasurehealth.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26

NAACP 5K/10K RUN – The 6th Annual Martin County NAACP 5K/10K Run will be at Memorial Park, 300 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7 to 9 a.m. Registration fee for the 5K is $35; for the 10K is $40 adults. Registration for either is $20, for ages 11 to 17; free to those 1 year and older. All registration fees will support the work of the Martin County NAACP. Go to runsignup.com/Race/FL/Stuart/1stAnnualMartinCountyNAACP5k10kRun.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 26

HIKE BY THE HARVEST MOON – Hike by the Harvest Moon will be at KC Trails, (South KC Trail Pavillion), 100 SW Newfield Parkway, Palm City. Featured will be refreshments followed by a guided night hike. Admission: Free. Go to newfieldfl.com/events.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 27

ITALIAN DINNER & SHOW – The Kane Center, 900 SE Salerno Rd., Stuart will have an Italian Dinner & Show with Troy Chiappone on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 6 p.m. Tickets: $40. RSVP by calling 772-223-7800 or go to www.coamartin.org.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30

WHISKERS FOR WHISKEY TASTING – Humane Society of the Treasure Coast will have a Whiskers for Whiskey Tasting at The Chef’s Table, 2313 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart with a Chicken Cock Whiskey representative in a four-course pairing on Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. Cost: $165. Go to hstc1.org/post/Whiskers-for-Whiskey.

FRIDAY, OCT. 2

GOLF TOURNAMENT – Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Tournament will be at Stuart Yacht & Country Club, 3309 SE Golf Trail, Stuart on Friday, Oct. 2. Registration opens at 7 a.m.; shotgun start is at 8 a.m. Foursomes: $800. Go to www.hobesound.org/annual-golf-tournament.

OKTOBERFEST – Oktoberfest will be at the Kane Center, 900 SE Salerno Rd., Stuart on Friday, Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. Featured will be a German lunch & live entertainment. Tickets are $22, Kane members; $25, non-members. Call 772-223-7800.

“GULLAH GEECHEE LEGACY” – Derek Hankerson, filmmaker/historian will discuss “Florida’s Gullah Geechee Legacy” at the Elliott Museum, 825 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart on Friday, Oct. 2, from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost: $5, members; $18, non-members. Go to hsmc-fl.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 3

BAHAMIAN FESTIVAL – Monrovia Community Development Corporation will sponsor the 30th annual Bahamian Festival at New Monrovia Park, 4486 SE Murray St., Stuart on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Junkanoo Parade begins at 11 a.m. Planned are food, live entertainment, a kids zone and a Junkanoo Band. Admission: Free. Call 772-486-8424.

SATURDAYS, OCT. 3 & 24

TREASURE COAST RIVER CRUISES — The Treasure Coast River Cruises St. Lucie Inlet Preserve Cruise will start at Hutchinson Island Marriot Marina, 555 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart on Saturdays, Oct. 3 & 24 from 9 a.m. to noon aboard the “Sweet Caroline” 12-passenger pontoon boat for a 45-minute cruise down to St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park, which is only accessible by watercraft. Cost: $65. Register at treasurecoastrivercruises.com/st-lucie-inlet-preserve-cruise

SUNDAY, OCT. 4

HOLISTIC COALITION WELLNESS FAIR – A Holistic Coalition Wellness Fair will be at Unity of Stuart, 211 SW Central Parkway, Stuart on Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon to 4 p.m. Admission: Free. Go to unityofstuart.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 5

AUTUMN MORNING STROLL – Explore Natural Martin will lead an Autumn Morning Stroll on the East Coast Greenway at Green River Parkway, 54321 SE Green River Parkway, Jensen Beach on Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. Admission: Free, reservations required. Go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Autumn Morning Stroll.”

TUESDAY, OCT. 6

BIG TASTE OF MARTIN COUNTY – The 30th Annual Big Taste of Martin County benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters will be at Atlantic Aviation, 2501 SE Aviation Way, Stuart on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Planned are food, spirits, craft beer, desserts, music and more. Tickets: $70 until Oct. 5, then $85 at the door. VIP tables for four are $500. Go to mentorbig.org/thetaste or TEXT BigTaste26 to 76278.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7

MEET THE ARTISTS – A Meet The Artists for the Martin Artisans Guild Fall Into Art Exhibition will be at the Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique, 3746 SE Ocean Blvd., Sewall’s Point on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission: Free. Go to martinartisansguild.org/mcost-1.

FRIDAY, OCT. 9

SOCIETY OF ANIMAL ARTISTS EXHBIT RECEPTION — The Society of Animal Artists Exhibit Reception will be at The Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd. Stuart, on Friday, Oct. 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Suggested $10 donation at the door. The 66th annual exhibition is on display through Dec. 11. Go to www.hsmc-fl.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 10

TRICK OR TREAT STROLL – Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach will host a Trick Or Treat Stroll on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost: $3 per person, ages 1 and older. Go to www.childrensmuseumtc.org.

SATURDAY, OCT. 10<\n>& SUNDAY, OCT. 11

FALL CRAFT FESTIVAL – The 27th annual Downtown Stuart Fall Craft Festival is along Osceola Street in downtown Stuart. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 & Sunday, Oct. 11. Admission: Free. Go to www.artfestival.com/festivals/annual-downtown-stuart-craft-festival.

SUNDAY, OCT. 11

SENSORY FRIENDLY DAY – Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach will have Sensory Friendly Day on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 9:30-11 a.m. Children with disabilities or sensory considerations can enjoy the museum in a supportive setting with limited admission, lowered sound stimulation, and softer lighting. Admission: $1 and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is currently not required. Call 772-225-7575 or go to www.childrensmuseumtc.org.

MONDAY, OCT. 12

NATURE WALK – Explore Natural Martin will lead a Nature Walk through Kiplinger Nature Preserve, 4146 S. Kanner Highway, Stuart on Monday, Oct. 12 at 9 a.m. Admission: Free but reservations are required. Go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Explore Natural Martin Nature Walk.”

FRIDAY, OCT. 16

MOON OBSERVATION NIGHT – Treasure Coast Astronomical Society with Explore Natural Martin will host Moon Observation Night at Indian Riverside Park, 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach on Friday, Oct. 16 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Featured will be an array of high-powered telescopes to view the moon. Go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Moon Observation Night with the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society.”

FRIDAY, OCT. 16<\n>& SATURDAY, OCT. 17

PRCA RODEO – Indiantown Chamber of Commerce’s PRCA Rodeo is at Timer Powers Park, 21479 SW Citrus Blvd., Indiantown on Friday, Oct. 16 & Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Featured will be featuring bareback, saddle bronc, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, bull riding and breakaway roping. Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the gate. Go to www.indiantownchamber.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 17

MADISON MIRACLES WALK/5K RUN – Martin County Healthy Start’s Madison’s Miracles Remembrance Walk & 5K Run For Babies Gone Too Soon will be at Memorial Park, 300 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 a.m. Cost: $35-$40, in person race; $25, virtual race. Go to runsignup.com/Race/FL/Stuart/MartinCountyHealthyStart.

FIREFEST – The 20th annual FireFest at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 S.E. U.S. 1, Hobe Sound will be Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1 to 9 p.m. Activities include live demonstrations, hayrides, swamp buggy tours of the park, a spooky trail, pumpkin patches, campfires, bounce house, food trucks, ghost tours, live music, more. Park admission is $6 per vehicle (up to eight people); carpooling is recommended. Go to friendsofjdsp.org.

SATURDAY, OCT. 17

LINE DANCING – Hobe Sound Farms, 1425 SE Bridge Rd., Hobe Sound hosts Line Dancing on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 11 p.m. Cost: $15, pre-sale; $20 at the door; children under 5 are free. Go to hobesoundfarms.com/line-dancing.

THROUGH OCT. 31

“FALL INTO ART” EXHIBIT – Martin Artisans Guild’s Fall Into Arts continues at Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique, Harbor Bay Plaza, 3746 SE Ocean Blvd Sewall’s Point through Oct. 31. Included is the “Chances for Art” fundraiser at $20 per ticket or seven for $100. Drawing will be on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 5 p.m. Info: martinartisansguild.org/mcost-1

MARTINARTS MEMBERS SHOWCASE – The 5th annual MartinArts Members Showcase will be at Court House Cultural Center, 80 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, through Oct. 31. A collection of original works by members will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting arts education programs. Go to www.martinarts.org/court-house-cultural-center/currentexhibitions.html.

THROUGH NOV. 15

“DOUBT YOUR EYES” – A 3D exhibit titled “Doubt Your Eyes” is on display at The Elliott Museum

825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart through Nov. 15. Admission: $20, adults; $18, seniors, 65 and older; $10, youth, 6 to 12; free to children 5 and younger and for military veterans and active service personnel with I.D. Go to hsmc-fl.com.

THROUGH DEC. 11

SOCIETY OF ANIMAL ARTISTS – The 66th Annual Exhibition by the The Society of Animal Artists – Art Inspired by Nature – is on display at The Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart through Dec. 11. Admission: $20, adults; $18, seniors, 65 and older; $10, youth, 6 to 12; free to children 5 and younger and for military veterans and active service personnel with I.D. Go to hsmc-fl.com.

THROUGH MAY 31, 2027

CHARLES FAZZINO EXHBIT – “Charles Fazzino: Master of 3D Pop Art” exhibit runs through May 31 at the Elliott Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart. Also featured will be a traveling exhibit, “3D Doubt Your Eyes.” Admission: $20 for adults; $18 for seniors, 65 and older; $10, ages 6 to 12. Go to hsmc-fl.com.

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS

RED DOOR THRIFT SHOP – The Red Door Thrift Shop at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5150 SE Railway Ave., Cove Road at Dixie Highway, Stuart is open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 772-286-5455; or go to www.stlukesfl.org.

FRIDAYS

GUIDED NATURE WALK – A Guided Nature Walk at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 SE U.S. 1, Hobe Sound is Fridays (weather permitting), from 2 to 3 p.m. Admission: Free with park entry of $6 per vehicle. Call 772-546-2771.

SATURDAYS

ROAD TO VICTORY MUSEUM – The Road to Victory Museum, 319 SE Stypmann Blvd. (off Southeast Georgia Avenue), Stuart, is open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment for group tours. Admission: Free, donations requested. Donations of military-related memorabilia also accepted. Call 772-210-4283; www.facebook/roadtovictory.

SUNDAYS

ADULT BIBLE STUDY – Peace Presbyterian Church, 4881 SE Cove Road, Stuart has Adult Bible Study programs on Sundays, from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m., in the adult classroom in the Burg Educational Building. Info: Call 772-288-4146; or go to www.peacepresbyterianchurch.org.