Skotoberfest will take place at Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire on Saturday, October 11 - and is aiming to become an annual event. Organisers of the family-friendly, affordable festival are “thrilled” ...

Tickets are now on sale for Wurstfest, New Braunfels' annual fall celebration of beer, sausage and all things German. This year's event runs from Nov. 7 through Nov. 16, and admission is free Monday ...

Fire department offers free smoke, carbon monoxide alarms The Valparaiso Fire Department is continuing its “Out to Alarm Valpo” program, offering free installation of smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) ...

The annual Plano Balloon Festival is this week! Explore rides, vendors, and a breathtaking balloon spectacle from dawn till dusk.

The free festival will include a Dachshund Dash, a stein holding competition and plenty of activities for kids.

• Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas, michigan.gov/dnr. Park entrance fees apply.

Senior Day at Akron Art Museum: 1-3:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at 1 S. High St., Akron. The free event includes museum tours and a senior expo with providers from health care, government, cultural institutions ...

Disadvantaged children are at risk of missing out on the same early years education as their more affluent peers, a report has warned. Families who do not work, or do not earn enough to be eligible ...

Check out some of ET's favorite new music of the week! Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer -- and ET has you ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- On the University of Houston campus, thirty children received a high-tech vision aid designed to enhance their everyday lives. Among the equipment provided was a magnification device ...