• THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART presents "Legacy: A Tradition Lives On," through Saturday, Oct. 27. The exhibit features more than 50 works of paintings, prints and sculptures by 15 artists using techniques and materials of the old masters. Sundays are Family and Friends Day, and admission to the exhibits are free. Open Sundays 12:30-4:30 p.m.
• SPRINGFIELD KIWANIS OCTOBERFEST begins at noon Friday-Saturday, Oct. 5-6, Veteran's Park. Admission and entertainment are free. Authentic German food, ale, rides and games are available for the family. Read more ...
• A HISTORY WALK AT GEORGE ROGERS CLARK State Park begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Davidson Interpretive Center, 5638 Lower Valley Pike. Local historian Bill Smith will lead a walk through the park and surrounding areas as he teaches about the Battle of Piqua. Walkers will hike with characters of the times. Read more ...
• WESTCOTT'S NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR begins at 2 p.m. every Saturday from Sept. 8 - Oct. 13. The tour from The Westcott House Museum Store takes approximately 60 minutes, and tickets are $8.50 adults, $7 seniors (65+) and $6 students and groups. The tour along East High Street includes homes designed in Neoclassical Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Richardsonian Romanesque style.
• THE SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA opens the 2007-08 season with "Bravo Beethoven," an all-Beethoven concert featuring violinist Stephanie Chase at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, Kuss Auditorium, Clark State Performing Arts Center. Admission charged.
• A VICTORIAN HALLOWEEN begins at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, the Heritage Center of Clark County. Terry Borton, The American Magic Lantern Theater, presents a Victorian Halloween experience in the Hellmuth Rotating Gallery. Read more ...
• SOUTH FOUNTAIN AVENUE presents South Fountain Historic District Tour of Homes from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The self-guided walking tours begin at the First Baptist Church, 638 S. Fountain Ave. General admission is $12, $5 for students, 12 and under are free. A rain date is scheduled for Oct. 20. Read more ...