There is rarely a shortage of things to do in Fountain Hills, and over the next few weeks the schedule will fill up quickly.

The River of Time Museum & Exploration Center will have its opening for the season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

The museum will reopen with its newest exhibit celebrating Fountain Hills’ Desert Botanical Garden by exploring the native plants, animals and geology through the lens of the garden.

The museum also kicks off a new lecture series with guest speakers specializing in topics about the Sonoran Desert plants, animals and water issues. Dates, topics and speakers are in the works and will be announced on the museum website.

All are invited to drop by Oct. 1 for fun, games and refreshments. To learn more about the fall opening events visit RiverofTime.Center/Calendar.

Movie in the Park

The Town of Fountain Hills invites the public to attend the autumn Movie in the Park event from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Four Peaks Park.

The free movie is displayed on a 40-foot outdoor screen and features Lilo & Stitch, which runs approximately 1-hour and 42-minutes beginning at sundown.

Lilo & Stitch is about a lonely Hawaiian girl who befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.

Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chairs for comfortable viewing. Movie snacks are available for purchase.

Harvest moon walk

Join Night Sky Tourist for guided experiences to connect with the seasonal rhythms of nature and the night sky.

Ancient cultures recognized these same patterns to mark time and celebrate the changing seasons, and this is an opportunity to witness them against the dramatic backdrop of Four Peaks and the Sonoran Desert.

These events blend hiking, astronomy and the rich heritage of desert sky watching. The Fall Harvest Moon Walk begins at 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6. Visit NightSkyTourist.com for tickets and additional information.

Observe the moon

Night Sky Tourist is also the host for International Observe the Moon Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, at Four Peaks Park.

Visitors will see the Moon’s craters and ancient lava flows up close through powerful telescopes at Observe the Moon Night with presentation by Ted Blank, NASA Solar System Ambassador.

Receive fascinating lunar insights plus hands-on demonstrations perfect for curious kids and adults. This is part of a global celebration as sky watchers worldwide turn their eyes moonward on the same night.

This NASA-sponsored event is free and open to everyone. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair to relax and enjoy the lunar talk.