Columbus area weekend events | October 27-30, 2016

The internationally recognized Trumpet Ensemble, featuring students of Robert Murray. 7:30 p.m. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. Free. columbusstate.edu/music

Family fun, entertainment, food featuring all new thrilling rides. Hours vary. Continues through Nov. 2. Columbus Civic Center, 400 4th St. Ticket prices vary. wwwcolumbusciviccenter.or/events

Performers Fred Hammond, Hezekia Walker, Donnie McClurkin and more. 4 p.m. Civic Center, 400 4th St. Admission $25-$55. Parking $5 (Ticket holders will receive free admission to the Greater Columbus Fair.) festivalofpraisetour.com

The cult classic movie. Come in character or come as you are. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 7:30 p.m. and midnight Saturday. McClure Theater at the Springer, First Ave. $20/each includes bag of props. No outside props will be allowed. No one under the age of 17 without adult present. springeroperahouse.org

Stroll the aisles of hundreds of artists and master craftsmen at the 26th annual Christmas Made in the South at the Civic Center. One-of-a-kind ornaments, pottery, toys, jewelry, fine art, furniture, metal sculptures, woven designs, art from glass and more. Everything is unique and is the exhibitor’s own work and designs-not commercially made or manufactured. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults and is good all three days. Kids 12 and younger free. MadeInTheSouthShows.com.

The Baroque Consortium with the Columbus State University and the St. Cecelia Series presents an evening of music “The Essential Messiah” 7:30 p.m. The event will feature seven soloists and will be conducted by Dr. Kristen Hansen. Lutheran Church of the Reedeemer Fellowship Hall, 4700 Armour Road. Free. Refreshments. 706-322-5026

Held by D.A. Turner YMCA. 4-7 p.m. Food, fun, games and prizes. Dress up if you’d like (no masks.) There will be a treat trail (1 lap around the track), pumpkin carving contest, face painting and more. 4384 Warm Springs Rd. Free. 706-563-7001

The Breakdowns, a Tom Petty Tribute Band, will perform at Uptown’s Friday Night Concert Series. 7-10 p.m. 1000 Block of Broadway. Free. 706-596-0111.

Social hour 5 p.m. with appetizers and beverages; 6:30-8:30 p.m. dinner featuring Schnitzel, spaetzle, saurbraten, jaegersauce, German potato salad, red cabbage, green bean salad and German bread followed by home-made desserts. 6700 Ga. Highway 354, Pine Mountain, Ga. Dinner tickets $30/advance; $40/at the door. Raffle tickets will also be available for $50 per ticket. 706-442-7595

The Scottish Terrier Society of Greater Atlanta will present a day of activities celebrating Fala (FDR’s dog). Bring your doggies and loving memories of those who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Find out how your Scottie can be in a murder mystery book or become the official mascot for the Little White House. $7-$12. stcgatlanta.com

Chattahoochee Valley Community College students, staff and community will run the Sixth Annual Track or Treat 5K in remembrance of CVCC staff member, Chris Patterson. 9:15 a.m. Children’s run; 9:30 a.m. 5K. There will also be inflatables, free food and candy, games music and more. Phenix City Amphitheatre and Riverwalk. $20 pre-registered at www.cv.edu; $25 day of event; $10 students (register on campus. The rally is free.

Featuring a variety of plant material for sale as well as a selection of vendors offering items for the garden and home. There will be hayrides, face painting, cotton candy, activities for the children and a scarecrow contest. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Columbus Botancial Garden, 3603 Weems Road. Free. 678-234-9294

Free and safe environment for children to enjoy an afternoon of ghosts and goblins, spooky activities, candy and lots of fun. 2-4 p.m. Woodruff Park, 1000 Bay Ave.

Old Federal Road Storytelling Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with the parade beginning at 8 a.m. History will come to life and today’s generation will see Alabama through the lens of people who lived in or passed through hundreds of years ago. Warrior Stand Alabama in Macon County on the outskirts of Tuskegee, Ala. Free. www.digtheridge.com

Variety/sketch comedy show that imitates real world topics and current events (think “Saturday Night Live”). 6 p.m./doors open; 7 p.m./show. Columbus State University, 4225 University Ave. Hall. $25/person; $15/students with I.D. mbscolumbus.eventbrite.com

8th Annual Aids 5K 6-10 p.m. Free trick or treating 6-8 p.m. Fright 5K walk, costume contests, prizes, and more. Rotary Park, Victory Drive. Free admission; $10 to participate in walk. 706-580-6239

Powerful Beginnings Nonprofit Organization’s Annual Domestic Violence Gala 7 p.m.-10 p.m. The event is to honor survivors and victims of domestic violence. Proceeds provide transitional services to these victims. Keynote speakers will be Maja Sly and Letonya Moore. Columbus Convention & Trade Center, 801 Front Ave. $30-$60 www.eventbrite.com/e/purple

Bring your little ones to a safe and fun trick-or-treating experience. 6:30 p.m. Rose Hill Church, 7490 Old Moon Road. Free. www.eventbrite.com.

CSU students from the studio of Earl Coleman. Highlights from the repertoire for voice and piano. 4 p.m. RiverCenter Legacy Hall. Free. columbusstate.edu/music

This story was originally published October 25, 2016 at 12:49 PM with the headline "Columbus area weekend events | October 27-30, 2016."