Halloween Hayride and Family Festival Cochran Mill Nature Centerwill be holding its annual Halloween Hayride and Family Festival on Saturday, October 23rd from 5:00PM – 9:00PM. The cost will be $5.00 for members and $6.00 for non-members. Kids under two are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring the whole family out for a hayride, spooky crafts, haunted activities, creepy games, and a wicked costume contest (at 7:30pm). Have you ever gone on a haunted canoe ride at night? Don’t forget to join fellow visitors around the bonfire and share scary stories.

Enjoy a performance by Estudio Cuatro featuring the sounds of the Puerto Rican cuarto. Kids will have the opportunity to speak with the musicians and learn more about their instruments. For more information, visit: www.estudiocuatro4.org Free with Museum admission

Every FIRST Monday of the month! Members of Little Daily Planner receive half- price admission of $3.50 between 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. RSVP with LPD required to receive discounted admission. For info & to RSVP, visit: www.littledailyplanner.com

NICKELODEON PARENTSCONNECT PARENTS' PICKS AWARD 2010 FOR BEST THEATRE GROUP FOR KIDS Drama Kids International presents an introduction to acting and participation in the creative arts with a kid-friendly workshop that encourages children to express their imagination through creative drama scenes. Limited space.

The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and Jack & Jill of America, Inc., Augusta Chapter Teens, will host a brunch with an ethnic Santa Claus, free for children and adults alike. Join us as we sing in the Yuletide season and dine on culinary delights. It's a joyous occasion for the entire family! Happy Holidays!

The Annual Quilt Exhibition is a favorite of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). This year, the presenting group will be the Essie McManus Quilting Guild from Johnston, SC, along with several other talented individuals. The quilts will reflect a combination of history, culture, skill, and an overwhelming love for this emerging art. Opening Reception: Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 3 - 5 PM Costs: $5 for adults; $3 for seniors/military; and $2 for children

Black and white photographs of India taken during the 1960s and 1970s. Museum hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Tween/Teen Photography Workshops are structured to help children ages 11 to 15 learn basic photography skills in an entertaining environment. Through the help of these workshops the children will grow increasingly more comfortable with understanding photography in its various forms. $20 for FMoPA members; $30 for non-members. December's topic: Painting with Light.

Children's Photography Workshops are structured to help children ages 7 to 10 learn basic photography skills in an entertaining environment. Through the help of these workshops the children will grow increasingly more comfortable with understanding photography in its various forms. $20 for FMoPA members; $30 for non-members. December's topic: Painting with Light.

Children's Photography Workshops are structured to help children ages 11 to 15 learn basic photography skills in an entertaining environment. Through the help of these workshops the children will grow increasingly more comfortable with understanding photography in its various forms. $20 for FMoPA members; $30 for non-members. November's topic: Perspective.