Oct. 12

10 a.m. to noon — Second Saturday at the Gallery, Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth. Themed make and take creations will be provided every second Saturday through the year for ages 4-10. This event is free and open to the public.

Noon to 6 p.m. — Local Artisan Fair, Grace Hill Winery, 6310 S. Grace Hill, 6310 S. Grace Hill.

1 to 3 p.m. — Newton Saddle Club Fun Show, Newton Saddle Club Arena, 701 W. First Street.

7 p.m. — Ghost Walk on Main Street, Harvey County Historical Society, 203 n. Main.

Oct. 14

7:30 p.m. — Newton High School Orchestra Concert, Newton High School, 900 W. 12th.

Oct. 15

6:30 p.m. — Traci Bergen Book Release Party, Faith & Life Bookstore, 606 N. Main.

Oct. 16

09:30 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “MCC Meat Canner and Other Stories,” Jason Unruh, Peabody, and Maynard Knepp, Hillsboro

10:50 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton.“Bridging the Secular with the Sacred: Using Music to Navigate Life’s Journeys,” the Misguided Professors: Dr. Christine E. Crouse-Dick (Bethel College) and Dr. Christopher Dick (Tabor College)

Oct. 17

6 to 7:30 p.m. — D-Fy Hobby Night, The Porch, 724 N. Main. Hobby Night is a time for all ages in the community to come together to connect over a shared activity. You can bring a current hobby or learn a new one. Anyone under 13 needs to bring a parent or guardian.

Oct. 19

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Guzman Family Fundraiser, Our Lady of Guadalupe, 421 S. Ash. Plates for $12 and $15. Raffle tickets and entertainment available.

11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Health Ministries Free Community Fun Day, Newton Recreation Commission, 415. N. Poplar Street.

6 p.m. — “Terror in Transylvania,” Wild Prairie Event Center, 1610 SE 3rd St. A vampire inspired murder mystery dinner. https://www.wildprairieeventcenter.com/events

Oct. 20

4 to 5:30 p.m. — Newton Mid Kansas Symphony Orchestra Fall Classics Concert, Newton High School, 900 W. 12th. Tickets for all concerts are available 2 weeks prior at Faith & Life Bookstore and the NMKSO Office, 120 W. 6th St., Ste 120, in downtown Newton. Adults: $20 at door, $15 advance. Students: $7. 12 and under admitted free with ticketed adult. https://nmkso.org/fall-classics-alumni-concert/

Oct. 23

09:30 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton “Goodbye, Osteoporosis: How Physical Therapy Can Help You Build Stronger Bones,” Dr. Addison Nichols, Wichita

10:50 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “Anabaptist Hymnody: 500 Years of Singing,” Ken Rodgers, M.A., with the Hesston College Bel Canto Singers, Dr. Russell Adrian, conductor

Oct. 30

09:30 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “Serengeti on my Mind: A Photographic Safari,” Jim Griggs, McPherson

10:50 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “Longevity: Key Elements to Success,” Lona Kelly, LMSW, Department on Aging, Newton

Oct. 31

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Halloween SafeWalk by Newton Lions Club, Downtown.

Nov. 3

4 to 6:30 p.m. — Prairie Window Concert Series: Flagship Romance . Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

Nov. 6

09:30 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “Hope for the Homeless, One at a Time,” Brian Bisbee, executive director, New Hope Shelter, Newton

10:50 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “Blizzards, Onion Rings and Dip Cones: Inside the World of Dairy Queen Ownership,” Helen Nachtigal, North Newton

Nov. 7

6:30 p.m. — Bluestem Gala, Meridian Center, 1420 E Broadway Ct, Newton. The Bluestem Gala will feature a catered meal by Blue Moon Caterers, a vacation raffle for two and live music featuring The Wichita Jazz Collective. Registration is $175 per individual or $1,575 for a table of 10. Register at bluestemks.org/events by October 18.

Nov. 13

09:30 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “An Ever-Changing Institution: Evolving Services and Challenges in Public Libraries,” Dr. Cari Cusick, director, Newton Public Library.

10:50 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “YouTubing,” “Farmer Derek” Klingenberg, Peabody

Nov. 17

4 to 6:30 p.m. — Prairie Window Concert Series: Damn Tall Buildings . Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

Nov. 20

09:30 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. “Obsession: The Highlands and Islands of Scotland,” Jim Richardson, National Geographic photographer, Lindsborg

10:50 a.m. — Bethel College Life Enrichment, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. Music selections by the Bethel College Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Woven and Open Road, Dr. Henry S. Waters, director of choral music and associate professor of music

Nov. 29 -Dec. 2

Prairie Lights, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

Dec. 6-8

Prairie Lights, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

Dec. 15

4 to 6:30 p.m. — Prairie Window Concert Series: Rachel Baiman . Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

Feb. 2

4 to 6:30 p.m. — Prairie Window Concert Series: Moors & McCumber. Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

Feb. 23

4 to 6:30 p.m. — Prairie Window Concert Series: Alisa Amador . Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

March 16

4 to 6:30 p.m. — Prairie Window Concert Series: Darrell Scott. Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory Street, Hesston. Tickets: https://dyckarboretum.square.site/upcoming-events

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