ToDo this weekend: Puppet show, triathlon and space science center anniversary

The CSU Schwob School of Music will join Dr. Bradley Palmer and his Southeast Trombone Symposium faculty colleagues from the New York Philharmonic, Atlanta Symphony and Zurich’s Tonhalle Orchestra for an evening of solo and chamber music featuring the trombone. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday. RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway. Free. music.columbusstate.edu

Watch “Surf’s Up” during the Summer Cinema for Kids 2016. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Rd. Free. www.cvlga.org/events/kids.

A dedicated sensory theatre has been included in their Summer Kids Series featuring Monsters vs Aliens.10 a.m. Carmike Cinemas. $4 includes drink and popcorn. autismhopecenter.com

Puppets Have Feelings, Too. This performance is by David Stephens and audience members will learn about making puppets and how tone, movement and expressions tell a story. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. Free. 706-748-2562

Set in England during WWII, four children wander through an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten land of Narnia. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Springer Opera House, 103 10th St. $8-$15. www.springeroperahouse.org

Go see a late-night showcase of fresh new works to include improv, music, comedy and more. 10:30 p.m. Springer Opera House, 103 10th St. $5. 18 and older only. www.springeroperahouse.org

First annual National Bridal Sale Day. More than 700 independent locally-owned bridal retailers will participate to offer brides, bridesmaids and wedding guests substantial savings. Daphne’s Bridal Boutique will participate. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Village Shopping Center, 1358 13th St. Visit www.nationalbridalsaleday.com for a list of participating retailers. daphnesbridal.com

The Chattahoochee Challenge Triathlon is a great way to get out and get into shape in Columbus! Participants of all ages and ability level are invited to come out and participate in the race which begins with the swimming portion at Woodruff Park and end at the Splash Pad. Registration is required to participate. 7 a.m. 801 Front Ave. For more information and registration, www.active.com/columbus-ga

The Coca-Cola Space Science Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary of Rockin’ Space Education 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Some of the activities include solar telescopes, 3D printing, shows in the Omnisphere Theater, tours of Space Shuttle artifacts, air rocket construction and flights and much more. Keynote speaker will be Carl McNair, brother of Challenger Astronaut Ron McNair, who will speak of his brother’s legacy at 3 p.m. His book will be available for purchase and signing will begin at 1 p.m. Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Ave. Free. www.ccss.org/special_events/20annv.html

Estella’s Brilliant Tech Bus Tour combines technology and transportation. The Bus is a customized mobile learning center, designed to travel across country while teaching robotics, basic coding and tech entrepreneur skills to students. 1-3:30 p.m. Carver High School, 3100 8th St. Free. 706-464-7310

Enjoy over 8-miles of flat water along the Chattahoochee, accompanied by a staff member from Oxbow Meadows. Each tour will last about 3-4 hours as you start at the Phenix City Amphitheater and finish at Oxbow Meadows. 9 a.m. Presented by Oxbow Meadows and Outside World Outfitters. Children under age 12 must kayak with an adult. $45 per person includes trip, equipment rental and return ride to your vehicle. Payment due at time of reservation which must be made 48 hours in advance. 706-322-4200

Laura Murray instructs students on how to create their own coloring books. 2-5 p.m. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. $20/members; $30/non-members. 706-748-2562

The Urban League hosts a Summer 2016 All White Day Party, 1-5 p.m., July 16. Tickets can be purchased by going to summer16allwhitedayparty.eventbrite.com $10 Proceeds will benefit the under-served youth in Greater Columbus. Guest are encouraged to bring school supplies in support of The Stuff the Bus Campaign. Uptown Tap, Broadway. treasurer@ulgcyp.org

Visit Market Days on Broadway for fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts and more. 9 a.m.-noon every Saturday of the year. Downtown on Broadway. Prices vary. www.uptowncolumbusga.com

Fresh eggs, local produce, crafts, and much more. All vendor fees go to support local charities. 9 a.m.- noon every Saturday. 9110 Warm Springs Road. www.MidlandMarket.org.

FSU Flying High Circus every Sunday, 3:30 p.m. Callaway Gardens. Free with paid admission. General seating. www.callawaygardens.com

Bingo starts at 2:30 p.m. but the doors open at 1 p.m. VFW Post 665, 1824 Victory Drive. 706-687-6656

Bring your human friend or canine buddy for a naturalist-guided, one-mile woodland adventure walk. 1:30-3 p.m. every Sunday. FDR State Park, Trading Post campground, 2970 Ga. Hwy. 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. $5 parking. www.gastateparks.org.

Organ concert 2-4 p.m. every Sunday at the Ida Cason Callaway Memorial Chapel. Callaway Gardens. www.callawaygardens.com

The National Civil War Naval Museum’s flag collection, the largest collection of Civil War Navel-related flags in the country, are on display. 12:30-4:30 p.m. Port Columbus, 1002 Victory Dr. Various admission prices. www.portcolumbus.org

Team up for Eye-Spy, an on-site scavenger hunt with your camera 10 a.m. every Sunday. Checklist and rules available at the park office. Free. FDR State Park, 2970 Ga. Hwy. 190, Pine Mountain, Ga. 706-663-4858

This story was originally published July 12, 2016 at 3:59 PM with the headline "ToDo this weekend: Puppet show, triathlon and space science center anniversary."