1. Art Festival: Today is the final day for this year's Scituate Art Festival, which includes two artists and two antiques sellers from Johnston among the vendors. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm; follow the link for performances and directions.

2. Jack-O-Lanterns: Roger Williams Park is aglow with its "All the World's A Stage" Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Hours are 6 to 11 pm. Weekday admission is $12 adults/$10 seniors/$9 for kids 3 to 12/kids under 3 free. More deets at this link.

3. Hiking Trip: Blackstone Valley Outfitters in Lincoln is hosting a guided hike along a trail that runs by Stump Pond in Smithfield, among other sites. Hike starts at 9 am; $10 per person. Call (401) 312-0369 for info.

4. Research the Holiday: To find out more about Columbus Day, check out the Columbus Day page on timeanddate.com, or visit History.com's detailed explanation.

5. See A Movie: Did you like Finding Nemo? It's been re-released in 3D. Local cinemas are also showing Frankenweenie, a new take on the Frankenstein tale by Tim Burton. Warwick Mall and Providence Place have it in 2D, 3D, and IMAX formats. Find showtimes on Moviefone.com