FOP Comedy Night Saturday at APlex

FOP Comedy Night is Saturday at the APlex, with comedians Dave Dyer, Dave Dugan and Kim Cook. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for non-FOP members, and $15 for FOP members. The cost includes appetizers and pizza.

The APlex is located at 701 Woodward Ave., Alpena. For tickets, visit aplex.org/events. Call the APlex at 989-354-6164.

Besser Museum Fall Festival Saturday

Come celebrate the season with a day full of discovery, creativity, and community spirit at Besser Museum’s Fall Festival, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at 491 Johnson St., Alpena.

Admission is $5 per adult, $3 per senior (60+), $3 for children, and free to museum members. Activities include a pumpkin patch for kids, face painting, kids’ craft stations, apple cider, donuts, hot dogs, and popcorn for purchase, carnival games with all proceeds toward the Family Resource Center Children’s Museum Project, Devonian fossil hunting (keep what you find!), sea lamprey display by Hammond Bay Biological Satation, tours of Great Lakes fisheries vessels, historic building tours, historians Janet Young and Tim Kent hosting the Discover Northeast Michigan History Exhibit, old-fashioned games and sing-alongs in the 1912 Spratt Church, hosted by the Girl Scouts of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rob Abram from “Michigan Rocks” sharing his passion for Michigan’s unique stones, Author Nancy Abram sharing her new mystery/crime novels, and traditional drumming demonstration with Gennie Morgan from the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians in the Planetarium.

Hallowine in the Pines Saturday

Enjoy Hallowine in the Pines from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday at Burrone Family Vineyards and Winery, 212 Pinebrook Drive. Wine and paint with Brooke for $35 per person on a first-come first-served basis. The cost covers your own canvas, brushes, art supplies and one-on-one direction by the Winery’s winemaker and painter. Trivia with Jake will also be offered with chances to win Hallowine merch. There will also be carriage rides, mulled cocktails, s’mores by the fire, and more. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

SkellaFit fundraisers Saturday and Sunday

Give Us A Lift VIP Dinner Party, hosted by the SkellaFit Powerlifting Team, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Art in the Loft. Dinner will be provided by Sherwood Pita Wagon, with beverages from PIF Cider and dessert from Woodland Confectionary of Rogers City. This is an exclusive event limited to only 30 people! Tickets must be purchased in advance at skellafit.com.

On Sunday, Pilates with Kittens, a fundraiser for SkellaFit Powerlifting to represent Team USA at the World Championships in Durban, South Africa, in November, will be from noon to 1 p.m. at Canine Communication, 310 B W. Chisholm St., Alpena. There will be 13 adoptable kittens available. A minimum $20 donation is encouraged.

Alpena Farmers Market Apple Pie Contest Oct. 11

The Alpena Farmers Market Apple Pie Contest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11. Entries must be submitted by 10 a.m. at the Warming Shelter at Mich-e-ke-wis Park, 1302 S. State Ave., Alpena. The following prizes will be awarded: $100 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third place. If you have questions, call Evelyn Glomski at 989-657-3070.