September 24
Evening Yoga in the Garden
West Virginia Botanic Garden, 1061 Tyrone Road, Thurs. 7 p.m., 304.322.2093, wvbg.org
Last evening yoga of the season! Vinyasa flow yoga in the garden, weather permitting. $12; nonmembers $15
September 25
A Live Portrayal of Suffragist Coralie Franklin Cook
Fri. noon–1 p.m., register to attend
West Virginia storyteller Ilene Evans performs as suffragist Coralie Franklin Cook, who graduated from Storer College at Harpers Ferry in 1880 and later was the first to teach elocution at Howard University, which became the foundation of its drama department. Evans is an inventive storyteller weaving music, dance, and drama to bring history alive. Free
Star City Farmers Market
Star City Waterfront, Fri. 3–8 p.m., @starcityfarmersmarket
Stop down and see the new pavilion, and take some fresh local foods home for dinner. The new market will take place every Friday through the season.
Star of Our World Virtual Planetarium Show
Fri. 6:30 p.m., planetarium.wvu.edu
Learn about the relationship between the Sun and our planet beyond night and day. Discover why we have seasons, how the Sun affects weather on Earth and in space, and how the Sun emits light invisible to us, like radio waves and UV waves. Also, learn about the research occurring in facilities across West Virginia to uncover more about the star that fuels our world. Middle school and up. This show is free, and will be held over Zoom. Register to attend.
September 25 & 26
The Clarks Live at the Drive-In
Brownsville Drive-In, 6229 National Pike Grindstone, Pennsylvania, Fri. & Sat. 8–11 p.m., @brownsvilledrivein
Get your 2020 fix of this longtime beloved Pittsburgh-area band. Blended Reality Band opening. Gates at 6 p.m. $110–$150
September 26
Morgantown Farmers Market
Market Place pavilion, 415 Spruce Street, Sat. 8:30 a.m.–noon, @morgantownfarmersmarket
Support our farmers! With purchases of locally grown produce, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and more. Pre-order on the website for pickup or visit the market in person. Customers are asked to wear masks and practice distancing.
Sauerkraut Sale
River Road, Springs, Pennsylvania, Sat. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., 814.521.8065, “Springs Farmers Market” on Facebook
Springs Folk Festival master sauerkraut makers are offering a Sauerkraut Fundraiser due to cancellation of the 2020 festival. Available for pickup or purchase at the Springs Farmers’ Market September 26 and October 3. Call or email to reserve your purchase of this popular sauerkraut.
Savage River Release
Wilderness Voyageurs, 103 Garrett Street, Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania, 9 a.m.–noon, reserve to paddle
The Savage River in western Maryland is a small-volume, fast-paced whitewater rollercoaster. The trip covers five river miles, during which the longest “pool” is 50 yards long. This is one of three releases this year. All rafters should have previous rafting experience. Robust paddling and a quick response to the guide’s directions are a must. $89
Candlelight Ghost Tours
Nemacolin Castle, 136 Front Street, Brownsville, Pennsylvania, 6–10 p.m., 724.322.2422 or 724.785.6882, reserve to attend
Guides will lead small-group tours through the haunted halls and rooms of historic Nemacolin Castle and tell of the paranormal and unexplained phenomena experienced there over the years. Tours starting 6 p.m.–9 p.m. on the half-hour. Ticket purchase in advance strongly encouraged. Masks required. $15
September 27
Hotdogs and Hot Rods
Walzzy’s Hotdogs, 512 Ashebrooke Square, Sun. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., @walzzyshotdogs
Food, drinks, music, and trophies—all cars welcome. Registration starting at 10:30 a.m., judging at 1:30. Free to register
October 2
Star City Farmers Market
Star City Waterfront, Fri. 3–8 p.m., @starcityfarmersmarket
Stop down and see the new pavilion, and take some fresh local foods home for dinner. The new market will take place every Friday through the season.
Special Fall Family Weekend Virtual Planetarium Show
Fri. 7:30 p.m., planetarium.wvu.edu
As part of Fall Family Weekend, the WVU Planetarium is excited to share the variety of research the department is involved in. Learn about black holes collisions, the cores of dead stars, and mysterious bursts of energy coming from other galaxies. Middle school and up. This show is free, takes place one hour later than other planetarium shows, and will be held over Zoom. Register to attend.
October 3
Morgantown Farmers Market
Market Place pavilion, 415 Spruce Street, Sat. 8:30 a.m.–noon, @morgantownfarmersmarket
Support our farmers! With purchases of locally grown produce, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, and more. Pre-order on the website for pickup or visit the market in person. Customers are asked to wear masks and practice distancing.
Sauerkraut Sale
River Road, Springs, Pennsylvania, Sat. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., 814.521.8065, “Springs Farmers Market” on Facebook
Springs Folk Festival master sauerkraut makers are offering a Sauerkraut Fundraiser due to cancellation of the 2020 festival. Available for pickup or purchase at the Springs Farmers’ Market. Call or email to reserve your purchase of this popular sauerkraut.
C & D Bunner Family Spooky Yard Haunt
Ghoulish Fall Festival—Kids’ Day
11 a.m.–4 p.m.,
October 3–4
Triple Crown #2 High Point
High Point Raceway, 218 Taylortown Road, Mt. Morris, Pennsylvania, @necxc
The second of the three 2020 Buddy Triple Crown races. Saturday: mini-bikes, mini-ATVs, youth ATVs, youth bikes, adult/child mini-bikes, adult/child mini-ATVs. Sunday: adult ATVs, adult bikes. Gates at 8 a.m. $15, 5 and under free
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