Events coming up in the Greenville area offer music, arts, theater and family fun. Here is a sampling. “Today” refers to events scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24.
Lobster Fair
The 49th annual St. Timothy’s Lobster Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the church, 107 Louis St. The event will include music, kids’ activities, a bake sale, silent auction and the sale of chicken and lobster meals. Live and cooked lobsters will be available. Visit st-tim.org.
STEM Expo
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, 226 W. Eighth St., will host STEM Expo 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. The free event will feature scientists, educators, business owners and other innovators offering information on topics from botany to zoology. Visit atimeforscience.org.
Ghost Walk
Farmville Community Arts Council’s final Ghost Walk tours will be begin from 6-7:30 p.m. today. Tours will leave from the Paramount Theater, 3723 N. Main St., Farmville, every 10 minutes. Cost is $15. Visit fcac.ludus.com for reservations.
‘Frankenstein’
ECU/Loessin Playhouse will present “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein” at 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday in McGinnis Theater. In David Catlin’s haunting adaptation of Mary Shelley’s legendary nightmare, the ambitious Victor Frankenstein unlocks the secret of creation, only to recoil from the creature he brings into the world. Individual tickets are $10-20. Visit tickets.ecu.edu or call 252-328-6829.
Guitar Festival
The ECU Guitar Festival continues today and Sunday at A.J. Fletcher Recital Hall. Guest artists Adam Kossler and Steve Herberman will perform at 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. today. Individual concert tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets may be purchased in person on the day of the event or online through the ECU Central Ticket Office at https://ecuarts.evenue.net/events/GUITAR. A guitar ensemble performance will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Free. For more information call 252-328-6851. Live streaming available at www.youtube.com/ecuschoolofmusiclive.
Halloween Jamborini
Greenville Museum of Art, 802 S. Evans St., will host Halloween Jamborini from noon-4 p.m. Sunday with arts and crafts, children’s activities, interactive entertainment and a trunk or treat. There is no admission charge; however, donations are accepted to support museum programs. Visit gmoa.org.
Fright Fest
The Winterville Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Winterville will hold the sixth annual Fright Fest from 3-6 p.m. Sunday in downtown Winterville. Celebrate the fun of Halloween with food and retail vendors, live music, food trucks, candy, games, giveaways and more. For more information, visit wintervillechamber.com/frightfest.
PCC Symphony Orchestra
The Pitt Community College Symphony Orchestra will perform its annual fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Farmville Community Arts Council, 3723 N. Main St., Farmville. There is no admission charge. Contact Michael Stephenson at rmstephenson701@my.pittcc.edu or 252-493-7493.
Auditions
The Farmville Community Arts Council, 3723 N. Main St., Farmville, will host auditions for “Blood Brothers: The Musical” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and 1-3 p.m. Oct. 31. Visit facebook.com/FarmvilleArts.
Freeboot Fridays
Downtown Greenville Partnership and the City of Greenville will host its final Freeboot Friday of the season from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. The ECU Pirates pregame party, at Five Points Plaza at Fifth and Evans streets, will feature live music from Barefoot Wade and Should’ve Been Cowboys.
Music in the Park
Pitt County Cultural Arts & Recreation will host Music in the Park at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Alice Keene Park, 4561 County Home Road. Grab a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music featuring the J.H. Rose High School Jazz Band. Free. For more information, visit pittcountync.gov/recreation.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
East Carolina University School of Music will host the ECU Symphonic Wind Ensemble in concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in Wright Auditorium. Free. For more information call 328-6851. Streaming available at youtube.com/ecuschoolofmusiclive.