Fern Hill Park hosts outdoor movie night featuring the film "IF" on Sept. 28 at 7:30 PM, encouraging attendees to bring blankets and snacks for a communal viewing experience.

Pumpkin Palooza returns to Las Cruces on Oct. 5 with free fall-themed activities including a pie-eating contest, costume contests, and a hayride at the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center.

The local library invites teens to Monster Movie Bingo with a screening of "Dracula" on October 7 at 4:30 PM, targeting 7th-12th graders for a fun afternoon.

Tammy Wade from Gaston County won $217,105 from a $2 Fast Play lottery ticket purchased at Tom’s Family Mart, claiming 20% of the $1.09 million jackpot. She took home $155,231 after taxes.

Maple Grove's annual Oktoberfest will feature live music, ax throwing, a petting zoo, and other activities, including beer from OMNI Brewery, from noon to 7 p.m. at Central Park.

Gilbert's autumn events offer sensory-friendly shopping, family triathlon, cultural celebrations, outdoor movies, music and food festival, orchestra concert, Halloween activities, and more.

Nick Cannon donated $25,000 to the family of deceased rapper Rich Homie Quan during a "Wild 'N Out" event in Atlanta, with contributions also from fans and the venue.

Surprise's Countryside Recreation Center is hosting the Monster Bash and Pumpkin Patch on October 25th, featuring a pumpkin patch, dance-off, arts, crafts, and a costume contest. Pre-registration is suggested, with fees for participants.

Raleigh introduces a Holiday Special Events Leaf Collection program to keep streets clean for the 2024-25 season, with specific criteria for neighborhoods to qualify for the service. Details are available on the city's website.

Casselberry is set to host 'Rock on Lake Concord' with guitarists Joel Hoekstra and Brandon Gibbs on October 4th, promising a night of stellar rock performances.

Meerscheidt Recreation Center in Las Cruces will close on October 5 for the 2024 Whole Enchilada Softball Tournament, resuming normal operations on October 7.

St. Louis Park announces the return of "Movies in the Park" series with an upcoming event at Fern Hill Park on September 28th offering a free outdoor movie experience starting at 7:30 p.m.

Jermaine Dupri partners with Emory University to offer an internship program at So So Def Recordings, where students can gain real-world music production experience and academic credit.