Autumn Immersions: Monadnock Region Area Events

Fall means cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and hikes up Mount Monadnock. It also means a plethora of events you and your family can enjoy! Here's what's happening in the region during the week of Oct. 23 to 31: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Barbara Jo Kingsley Exhibition Kingsley explores geometric forms, optical illusions and color in her art. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Optimist Cafe, 16 Coll's Farm Road, Jaffrey Bard Owl A musical duo performing original music. 6 to 8 p.m. BAR 580, 580 Canal St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-490-2223 bar580.com Mona Adisa Brooks presents "From the Beginning" Celebrating a Lifetime of Art 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADISA Fine Arts Gallery, 8 Grove St., Peterborough monaadisabrooks.com Trunk or Treat A spooktacular time of dressing up and receiving candy! 5 to 7 p.m. James A Tuttle Library, 45 Main St., Antrim 603-588-6786 antrimnh.org/james-tuttle-library/events/107311 2025 Ruth & James Ewing Arts Awards An evening honoring the artists, visionaries and cultural champions who shape the vibrant arts landscape of the Monadnock Region. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | $30 Redfern Arts Center, 90 Wyman Way, Keene 603-352-1234 ticketelf.com/events/2025-ewing-arts-7-29-2025 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 Arn Chorn-Pond: Coming Home: A Journey of Healing Through Music A genocide survivor, human rights leader and founder of Cambodian Living Arts returns to Putney for a moving evening of story, music and reflection. 7:30 p.m. | $20 Advance; $24 Door Next Stage Arts Project, 15 Kimball Hill, Putney, Vt. 802-387-0102 nextstagearts.org Family Fun Night | Pumpkin Mania! Pumpkin games, pool fun, and carving time. Bring a pumpkin and enjoy fall fun for the whole family! 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Members $10; Guests $25 Keene Family YMCA , 200 Summit Rd., Keene 603-352-6002 keeneymca.org/events/ Howard Randall Performing original music with his band. 6 p.m. | Free The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey 603-532-9300 theparktheatre.org Thunder and Rain A musical trio playing Nashville 'Newgrass.' 8 p.m. | Free Marigold, 157 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-212-1119 marigold.org Turnsoul A New Hampshire-based rock n' soul band. 6 to 8 p.m. | Free Henniker Brewing Company, 129 Centervale Rd., Henniker 603-428-3579 hennikerbrewing.com Moroccan Jazz with Malika Zarra An award-winning singer, composer and producer. 7:30 p.m. | $25 to $30 Showroom, 20 Commercial St., Keene 603-352-2033 thecolonial.org/event/malika-zarra NEYT's junior company presents "Robin Hood" 7 to 9 p.m. | $15 to $20 Oct. 24 to 26 New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-246-6398 neyt.org Viva Bach Peterborough - Annual Bach Festival The 2025 festival opens with a dialogue between two voices: the grandeur of the organ and the intimacy of the cello. 7 to 8:30 p.m. | $30 Oct. 24 to 26 All Saints Episcopal Church , 51 Concord St., Peterborough vivabachpeterborough.org Zara Bode's Little Big Band Drawing inspiration from artists like Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald. 7 to 8:30 p.m. | $20 Advance; $25 Door Brattleboro Music Center, 72 Blanche Moyse Way, Brattleboro, Vt. 802-257-4523 bmcvt.org SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 7th Annual Halloween Block Party A community celebration with trunk or treating, costume contest and a haunted trail. 3 to 5 p.m. | Free Brown Memorial Field, 732 W. Swanzey Rd., Swanzey 603-209-2927 Claudio Simonetti's GOBLIN Profondo Rosso 50th Anniversary 7 to 11 p.m. | General Admission $86.66; Loft $96.66; SRO $76.66 The Stone Church, 210 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-579-9960 stonechurchvt.com/events/ East Hill Graveyard Tour A walk through Peterborough's old burying ground on East Hill. 10 a.m. to noon | $12; $10 Members East Hill Cemetery, Old Street Rd., Peterborough 603-924-3235 monadnockcenter.org/event/east-hill-graveyard-tour/ An Evening with Livingston Taylor 7:30 p.m. | $35 to $55 Latchis Theatre, 50 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-246-2020 latchis.com/event/an-evening-with-livingston-taylor-oct-25/ Spooktacular Comedy Night Featuring Emily Ruskowski and guest comedians. 6 to 7:30 p.m. | $20 Averill House Vineyard, 21 Averill Rd., Brookline 603-244-3165 averillhousevineyard.com/event/spooktacular-comedy-night-ft-emily-ruskowski-guest-comedians/ Jason Anderson w/ Lady Pills (solo) & Footings (solo) Jason Anderson's heartwarming sincerity will be filling the room again. Two solo sets from some New England road dogs too. 7 to 10 p.m. Nova Arts , 48 Emerald St., Keene 603-357-8728 novaarts.org Get The Led Out - A Led Zeppelin Tribute Band 7:30 to 10 p.m. | $40 to $60 The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene 603-352-2033 thecolonial.org/event/get-the-led-out-2/ SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 Scottish and Cape Breton Fiddle Concert 1:30 to 3 p.m. | $25 Advance; $30 Door Potash Hill Dining Hall, 2582 South Rd., Marlboro, Vt. bostonstatesfiddle.com/tickets A Hauntingly Good Time! Enjoy a magical dance performance at 2 p.m., and from 3:30 to 6 p.m. a haunted walk through the forest with "tree trunk or treating." 2 to 6 p.m. | $10 per family (up to 5 people) Satori Center for Nature & Forest Therapy, 164 Washington Pond Rd., Marlow THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 Halloween Costume Party Put on your best costumes for a spooky costume party with games, treats and prizes. 5 to 7 p.m. | Free James A. Tuttle Library, 45 Main St., Antrim 603-588-6786 Halloween Disco Party with Booty Vortex Band 7:15 to 10 p.m. | $40 LaBelle Winery, 345 Route 101, Amherst 603-672-9898 labellewinery.com/shop/halloween-disco-party-concert-booty-vortex-band-2025-amherst/ Special Film: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" A 1975 Horror / Musical / Comedy, Rated R, runs 1hr 38 minutes 7 to 8:45 p.m. | $15 The Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St., Keene 603-352-2033 thecolonial.org FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 Boojum & Bearly Dead Two bands light up Stone Church for Halloween. 8 p.m. | $25 The Stone Church 210 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-416-0420 stonechurchvt.com/events/ Special Film: "Bride of Frankenstein" 7 to 8:15 p.m. | $10 The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey 603-532-9300 theparktheatre.org Hayley Jane Band & Solar Circuit Halloween Bash Live music, costume contest, raffle and delicious food. 7 to 10 p.m. | $21.95 Valley Craft Ales, 18 N. Main St., Wilmington, Vt. 802-289-0032 Punk Rock Costume Party Featuring live music by SLOB DROP, OZIEM and Slow Pony. 8 p.m. | $10 (21+) Marigold Brattleboro, 157 Main St., Brattleboro, Vt. 802-212-1119 marigold.org/punkrockcostumeparty