The New Tampa Performing Arts Center's season began with over 3,000 attendees at its Arts Festival, featuring a variety of performances and interactive activities.

The St. Johns County Commissioners unanimously approved a ground lease for a Black History Museum on the grounds of the former Florida Memorial University campus, with strong financial support from the State of Florida.

Austin adds two new cultural districts, the 5th Street Mexican American Heritage Corridor and Govalle Cultural District, to foster arts and business growth.

El Paso ISD Fine Arts launched an exhibit with student art reimagining classic paintings with animals. The Stanton Gallery is hosting it with free entry.

A South Boston exhibition honoring victims of the Nova Music Festival attack features artifacts and survivor stories, fostering remembrance and healing.

Bob Ross paintings are being auctioned to support public TV stations facing federal funding cuts, as reported by NBC New York. Profits will aid programming for stations affected by the cuts. Auctions are set for multiple cities and online.

Raleigh's Martin Marietta Center offers a tour that explores the venue's paranormal history, with theatrical traditions and ghostly legends, providing backstage access and spooky stories.

Dallas' fall cultural events include a Día de los Muertos Festival, art submissions for Dallas Municipal Courts, Sidewalk Poetry Project, concerts by the Dallas Chamber Symphony and Lyle Lovett, and a play "Sleepy Hollow" at Moody Performance Hall.

Pullen Park is hosting "Pages at Pullen: Stories and Crafts," a free event on October 17th featuring storytelling and crafting for kids and caregivers.

The Marietta Arts Council is hosting a month of art events in October to celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month, including festivals, performances, dining experiences, and a fundraiser.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass drew huge crowds over the weekend as it celebrated its 25th year. The free music festival takes over large swathes of Golden Gate Park the first weekend of October each year, welcoming musicians and music lovers alike. Close to eighty musical acts performed during the sunny three-day span.

Janet Echelman's installation "Remembering the Future" at MIT Museum, realized with Caitlin Mueller and CAST, blends art with climate data, modeling Earth's past and potential futures through woven sculptures and interactive elements.

The 2nd Friday Art Walk in Carrboro and Chapel Hill is set for Oct. 10, featuring live music, poetry, and exhibits at various venues including town hall and local businesses.