Detroit-based textile artist Meghan Navoy demonstrates the basics of using household items to alter the shade of plant-based dyes. Followed by a chance to dye a bandana or pillowcase to take home. 1–3 p.m., AADL Downtown, Secret Lab. Free. (734) 327–4200.

All invited to join a trail hike to enjoy late fall flowers, the last of the bumblebees, and peak fall color. No pets. Be prepared for variable weather and muddy trails. 1:15–3:45 p.m., Springhill Nature Preserve, 3296 Berry. (park along Berry). Free, donations welcome. (734) 482–5957, [email protected].

Guided tours of the historic 1850s Sutherland-Wilson farmstead. Also, in the house, the final day of Somewhere in Time, an exhibit mounted by the Ann Arbor Modern Quilt Guild. 2–5 p.m., Sutherland-Wilson Farm, 797 W. Textile. Free. [email protected], pittsfieldhistory.org.

All invited to help create a collaborative performance piece. 3–5 p.m., 3000 Packard, ste. B (entrance on Platt behind Little Caesars). Preregistration requested at forgetheatercollaborative.com. Free. (734) 219–9434. 

Library of Congress historian Ashley Rose Young presents, via Zoom on a big screen, the story of how the Crescent City’s unique Creole cuisine has been shaped by food vendors and their customers. Q&A. Note that the start time is an hour later than usual. 5–6:30 p.m., AADL Downtown, 4th fl. Also via YouTube; URL at culinaryhistoriansannarbor.org or aadl.org/events. Free. (734) 327–4200.

Live broadcast of a taping of the election issues-focused “If You Can Keep It” segment of NPR’s daily 1A program. Q&A. 10 a.m., The Ark, 316 S. Main. Free, but preregistration required at michiganpublic.org/events.

Film screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

Oct. 19: Blood Drive. Screening of a mystery film TBA on a loop throughout the day. Donate your blood any time between noon and 6 p.m. to see the film and kick off an annual competition between U-M and Ohio State. Bring a photo ID. FREE, but preregistration requested at marquee-arts.org/calendar. Noon–6 p.m.

U.S. and worldwide stamp auction. Also, task assignments for the Ann Arbor Stamp Show and Exhibition Nov. 6 & 7. Visitors welcome. 7:30 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1500 Scio Church Rd. Free. (734) 761–5859, [email protected], annarborstampclub.org.

All invited to learn about how prescribed burns help maintain healthy ecosystems at this family-friendly event that includes hands-on activities, demonstrations, and more TBA. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Free; metered parking. (734) 647–7600, mbgna.umich.edu/events.

Includes a costume contest (judging begins at 11:30 a.m., awards at 3 p.m.) for all ages, with prizes. Also, a “not-so-scary haunted house” (12:30–3:30 p.m.) for adults & kids grade 3 & up that’s designed to be spooky and creepy, but not scary; it has a sensory friendly hour (10:30–11:30 a.m.) for kids with special needs. And professional ice carver Ben Goebel gives a pumpkin carving demo (12:30–3:30 p.m.). 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. AADL Downtown. Free. (734) 327–4200.

All invited to drop in and work on various projects using the library’s surplus felt. No detailed instruction provided. 1–3 p.m., AADL Pittsfield. Free. (734) 327–4200.

All invited to join an afternoon of shape note, or sacred harp, singing, an early American form of communal hymn singing. Songbooks available, but singers are encouraged to bring their own. Note that this is not the group’s usual second Sunday. 1–4 p.m., the Ark, 316 S. Main. Free. (734) 478–3394, (734) 995–2519, [email protected].

Pony rides, a chance to check out the fire trucks, tours of the station, face-painting, a magic show, a bounce house, games, and refreshments. 1–4 p.m. 1055 N. Zeeb. Free, donations welcome. sciotownshipmi.gov/fire.

Talk by professional genealogist Leah Larkin, followed by a small group discussion on the same or other topics with facilitators (in person and on Zoom). 1:30 p.m., Trinity Health Education Center Auditorium, 5305 Elliott, parking lot P, Ypsi. Also via livestream; for URL email [email protected] by Oct. 23. Free. 

Film screenings every day. Tickets $11.75 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, and U.S. veterans, $9.75; Marquee Arts members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see marquee-arts.org/calendar. 

Oct. 25: “Hotel Transylvania” (Genndy Tartakovsky, 2012). Animated comedy about Dracula’s struggles to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson. FREE, but preregistration requested at marquee-arts.org/calendar. 2 p.m.