Things to do this weekend in and around Butler County

Oct. 14—There are a lot of festivals and activities this weekend as fall is in full swing. See a larger list at journal-news.com/events.

FRIDAY, Oct. 14 — The Belairs, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 8 p.m. sorgoperahouse.org — Middletown Lyric Theatre presents "Church & State," at 1530 Central Ave., Middletown. middletownlyric.org or call 513-425-7140

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY — Blink Cincinnati, in Cincinnati and Covington, Ky. — Charm at the Farm, at 4953 Bunnell Hill Road, Lebanon. An open-air vintage market with over 100 local and regional artisans and shops. charmatthefarm.com

SATURDAY — Let's Go Hiking — Seed Stroll, at Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield. 10:30 a.m. Registration recommended by calling 513-867-5348. — The Great Pumpkin Roll Festival: Touch-a-Truck on Main Street, Franklin. Touch-a-Truck will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. The Great Pumpkin Roll on 4th Street will start at 3 p.m. Trunk-or-Treat will start at 5 p.m. Food trucks, vendor fair and inflatables will run from 1 to 7 p.m. — Meditation and Mindfulness Practice, at Miami Regionals Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 2 p.m. — Middletown Trunk or Treat & Car Show, at Towne Mall Galleria, 3461 Towne Blvd., Middletown. Free cruise-in night with costume party at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Little Miracles of Hope. — Middletown Movies in the Park, Towne Mall, Middletown. Family activities start at 7 p.m., movie at 9 p.m. Showing "Ghostbusters II Afterlife." — Middletown Lyric Theatre presents "Church & State," at 1530 Central Ave., Middletown. middletownlyric.org or call 513-425-7140 — Karen Waldrup, Country Music Star, at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 8 p.m.

OCT. 15-16 — Weber Pumpkin Festival, at 6085 Kilby Road, Harrison. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16.

OCT. 16 — Middletown's Hocus Pocus Halloween, in the downtown area on Main Street, between Central and First Avenue. 2 to 7 p.m. Free and for families. There will be a Howl-O-Ween dog costume contest and parade, car show, Sorg tours and kids games.

OCT. 18 — National Parks Talk Series presents Pinnacles National Park, on Zoom and in person at Gardner-Harvey Library 014, Miami University Middletown, 4200 N. University Blvd. 4:45 p.m.

OCT. 20 — Halloween on the Green, at Village Green Park, Fairfield. 6 to 8 p.m. A trick-or-treat event for children age 10 and younger. Children should wear costumes and bring their own bag to collect goodies. — Michael J. Colligan History Project presents "The Daughters of Yalta," at Parrish Auditorium, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd. 7 p.m.

OCT. 21 — Witches Night Out, at Basil 1791, 241 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. An annual fundraiser for The Caring Closet. The event requires pre-purchased tickets. Those who attend wear witches costumes and must be 21 and older. — Fitton Family Fridays presents Madcap Puppets in Sleepy Hollow, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org — Miami University Performing Arts Series presents A Cappella All Stars, at Hall Auditorium, 101 S. Campus Ave., Oxford. 8 p.m. — Middletown Lyric Theatre presents "Church & State," at 1530 Central Ave., Middletown. middletownlyric.org or call 513-425-7140

OCT. 21-23 — INNOVAtheatre presents Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. sorgoperahouse.org

OCT. 22 — Meditation and Mindfulness Practice, at Miami Regionals Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 2 p.m. — Dayton Lane Ghost Walk, in the historic Dayton Lane in Hamilton. Tours will take place every 30 minutes from 7 to 9 p.m. Funds will support the Dayton Lane Historic District. Tickets are $25. — Fitton Showstoppers presents Bravissino Broadway, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org — Middletown Lyric Theatre presents "Church & State," at 1530 Central Ave., Middletown. middletownlyric.org or call 513-425-7140

OCT. 25 — The Music Cafe, at Miami Regionals Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m.

OCT. 26-30 — Miami University Dept. of Theatre presents Angel's Trumpet, at Studio 88 — Center for Performing Arts, Oxford.

OCT. 27 — Current Events Roundtable, at Miami Regionals Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. Noon — "How Dare the Sun Rise: Memories of a War Child," at Harry T. Wilks Conference Center, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd. 7 p.m. RSVP at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/RSVP

OCT. 28 — Red Door Community Concert, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 25 E. Walnut St., Oxford. 12:15 p.m. Music by Syrodesy Flute Trio. Free — The Ghost of Windsor Manor Murder Mystery, at Hueston Woods Lodge and Conference Center, 5201 Lodge Road, College Corner. Lodge check-in is at 4 p.m. Event doors and a cash bar open at 6 p.m. with the dinner and murder mystery show at 7 p.m. — Butler Philharmonic Orchestra presents Beethoven and the Boys, at First Baptist Church, 1501 Pyramid Hill Blvd., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. — Fitton Cinema presents Rocky Horror Picture Show, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 10 p.m. fittoncenter.org

OCT. 28-29 — "Someplace Warm," at Parrish Auditorium, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd. 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28, and 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 29. A play about a rape survivor who finds out she is pregnant and must decide if she wants to raise the child with help from her best friends: a gay couple who long for a child of their own.

OCT. 29 — Bridgewater Falls Shopping Center Treat Street, at 3385 Princeton Road, Fairfield Twp. 2 to 4 p.m. Children 12 and under can enjoy trick-or-treating. — Meditation and Mindfulness Practice, at Miami Regionals Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 2 p.m. — Ohio Nook Brew Fest, at Spooky Nook Champion Mill, 611 North B St., Hamilton. Tastings from brewing companies and bars. — Mike Massé: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock, at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 7:30 p.m.

NOV. 2 — Celebrating Self presents Dr. Al Miller: Holocaust Survivor, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 11:30 a.m. fittoncenter.org

NOV. 4 — Fitton Family Fridays presents Willy Wonka's Wondershow, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org — Miami University Dept. of Music present Men's Glee Club, at Hall Auditorium, 101 S. Campus Ave., Oxford. 7:30 p.m. — Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 8 p.m. sorgoperahouse.org

NOV. 4-6 — The Performing Arts Academy present "Peter Pan," at 4400 Lewis St., Middletown. theperformingartsacademy.com

NOV. 5 — The Classic Rock Experience, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 8 p.m. Benefit for the Safety Council of Southwestern Ohio, sorgoperahouse.org

NOV. 10-13 — INNOVATheatre present "Kiss of the Spider Woman," at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. sorgoperahouse.org

NOV. 11 — Miami University Performing Arts Series presents Step Afrika, at Hall Auditorium, 101 S. Campus Ave., Oxford. 7:30 p.m. A blend of the percussive dance styles practiced by historically African-American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and contemporary dance.

NOV. 12 — Lakota East Arts and Crafts Show, at Lakota East High School, Liberty Twp. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — The Jungle Jim's International Wine Festival will be held Nov. 12. junglejims.com. — Fitton Showstoppers presents 90 Lies an Hour, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org

NOV. 15 — Miami University Performing Arts Series presents Dali Quartet, at Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave. 7:30 p.m.

This list of events is created from information submitted to the Journal-News. To submit an activity for consideration of publication, or to see an online list, visit journal-news.com/events.