Eat, play, shop and make memories this weekend – and don’t miss everything you need to know for your visit to an apple orchard, the full September calendar of events, a visit with Simba from Disney’s “The Lion King” and much more at upstateparent.com .
Things to do this weekend
Disney’s “The Lion King” continues at the Peace Center through Sept. 29. Disney recommends the show for ages 6 and older. Tickets are available at the Peace Center box office and at peacecenter.org .
Movies at the Mill, a free family-friendly event with food trucks, outdoor games, popcorn, and more, is at Judson Mill Sept. 13. Movies start at dusk. For details, visit facebook.com/judsonmilldistrict .
Land of Oz in Beech Mountain, North Carolina hosts the annual Autumn at Oz Festival, celebrating the 85th anniversary of the classic MGM film, “The Wizard of Oz,” Sept. 13 – 15 and 20 – 22. Tickets and details are available at landofoznc.com .
Starry Nights programs are at Roper Mountain Science Center Sept. 13. “Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus & Andromeda” is at 4:30 p.m. “Experience the Aurora” is at 6 and “Exploding Universe” is at 7:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchases are required. For details, visit ropermountain.org .