Sept. 15 – Nov. 18
Dias de los Muertos exhibit. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The Museum of Anthropology’s annual Days of the Dead exhibit will feature traditional Mexican crafts, offerings, and photo essays. Free. 336-758-5282. Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University. wfu.edu.

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Touch a Truck. 1–5 p.m. Climb, sit, and play on trucks and cars at this outdoor event for young automobile fans. $5. 336-723-9111, ext. 201. Children’s Museum, 390 S. Liberty St. childrensmuseumofws.org.

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NeedtoBreathe at the Dixie Classic Fair. 7:30–9 p.m. Come out to WBFJ’s Family Night at the fair, featuring Christian rock band NeedtoBreathe. Guests are encouraged to bring five cans or five boxes of Lowes Foods-brand food items to receive free admission. 336-777-1893. Dixie Classic Fairgrounds. dcfair.com.

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SHELL-ebration! 7:30–9:30 p.m. The Winston-Salem Symphony is christening the new orchestra shell at Reynolds Auditorium in style! Hear superstar pianist Awadagian Pratt perform such musical highlights as Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. $15-$55. 336-464-0145. Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Rd. wssymphony.org.

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Community Day Festival: Voyages of Discovery. 2–4 p.m. Reynolda House is hosting a fall festival celebrating discoverers Frederic Church and Charles Darwin. Entertainment includes Andean music and dance, Spanish-speaking interpreters, and a variety of art activities. Free. 336-758-5150. reynoldahouse.org.

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West Salem Homes Tour. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The tour will highlight the wide range of housing options available in the West Salem neighborhood. $8 advance tickets available at Ruff’s Flower Shop or Imagine Flowers. $10 day-of tickets available at Magnolia House of Health. 336-748-8183.

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Ardmore 5k Race and Fun Run. 8:30–11 a.m. Runners will compete for more than 70 prize categories. Cost for the 5k is $30; cost for the Fun Run is $10. Proceeds go to the Second Harvest Food Bank. There will be an after-race party featuring food, music, and prizes. Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 1046 Miller St. 336-724-4421. ardmore5k.com.

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CROP Hunger Walk. 1:30 p.m. registration; 2:30 p.m. walk begins. Help fight global hunger by walking in one of three locations: Corpening Plaza in Winston-Salem, Fourth of July Park in Kernersville, or Tanglewood Park in Clemmons. For information on how to get involved, call 336-724-7875, ext.1040. crisiscontrol.org.

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Wines and Foods of NC Dinner. 5:30–7 p.m. Enjoy a dinner featuring six wines as Chef Don prepares a selection of complementary foods. $44. 336-499-5844. The Stocked Pot, 381 Jonestown Rd. thestockedpot.com.

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Twilight Candy Hunt. 6:45–8 p.m. Bring a flashlight and Halloween bucket to search for free candy (while supplies last). Ages 7 and under begin at 6:45 p.m., and ages 8–12 begin at 7:30 p.m. Free. Civitan Park, 309 Nelson St., Kernersville. toknc.com.

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3rd Annual Black Walnut Festival. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Historic Bethania’s artists and craftsmen will be showcasing their talents while The Fiddle and Bow Society provides a variety of foot-stomping music. Concessions and a children’s activity area will also be offered. 336-922-0434. Bethania Visitor Center, 5480 Bethania Rd.    townofbethania.org.