Estes Park, Colorado's Stanley Hotel, inspiration for "The Shining," is becoming the Stanley Exhibit Center and Blumhouse Space, a $60M cultural hub for horror and film, with backing from Governor Polis and investment by the state.

Las Cruces has designated October as Public Art Month, with various events including a scavenger hunt and artist talks to celebrate and engage with the city's art and culture.

Detroit has launched James Baldwin Sidewalk Libraries, featuring local artists' designs, to celebrate Baldwin's work and promote literature engagement in the community.

Six Flags Over Texas announces the record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run giga dive coaster, set to open in 2026, promising to be the tallest, fastest, and longest of its kind.

"El DORADO - The Golden One," a contemporary ballet, premieres in North America on October 5, 2025, blending Indian dance with Broadway elements, directed by Anita Kulkarni and choreographed by Guru Akhila Rao.

Fort Collins will host the 2025 Urban Design Awards on October 6 to honor notable city designs, with categories such as architecture and sustainable design.

Hawaiʻi State Art Museum hosts "Kaiāulu: Rising Together" in October, featuring local artists' work on climate change impacts, aligned with traditional Hawaiian land stewardship values.

The Lewisville Western Days festival is set for Sept. 26-27 with headliners Gretchen Wilson and Shane Smith, plus Joey Chestnut at the World Tamale Eating Championship.

Raleigh's Five Points Center for Active Adults offers "Still Life" art workshops in October, focusing on infusing energy into still life compositions.

Historic Mesquite Inc. is hosting the Mesquite Meander, a living-history tour at Mesquite Cemetery, featuring local actors and tours. Tickets are $15 and tend to sell out quickly.

Dallas launches the "Sidewalk Poetry Project," inviting locals to submit poems to be imprinted in sidewalks across 28 locations, with grants from the Academy of American Poets supporting the initiative.

Tennessee introduces new attractions, eats, and experiences for the fall season, including ghost tours, a racing coaster, and various festivals and cultural events.

East Cambridge's 16th annual "Smoke This" Rib Fest is set for September 28, 2025, featuring BBQ and live music, with activities suitable for all ages. Tickets for rib samples usually sell out but food and entertainment are available for all.