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Apple Holler: Pick your own apples and pumpkins, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, (through Nov. 12). Pumpkin prices are $7 each or 3 for $20. Visit the Country Store filled with unique seasonal and Wisconsin items available for purchase year-round. 5006 S. Sylvania Ave., Sturtevant, (262) 884-7100; apple holler.com.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center: Explore six miles of trails through 185-acres of varied habitats, including forests, wetlands, prairies and Lake Michigan shoreline. 1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Bayside, (414) 3522880; schlitzaudubon.org. ❚ Look & See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry. Nov. 9.

Waukesha Floral & Greenhouse: Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5. Free holiday design seminars featuring gift ideas and inspiration for the holiday season with samples, coupons, door prizes and more. 319 S. Prairie Ave, Waukesha. (262) 5428152; waukeshafloral.com. HOME Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion: Visitors will learn about the Pabst Mansion and family while exploring the first through third floors on docent-led guided tours. Flemish Renaissance revival mansion featuring handcrafted woodwork, original wall coverings and 19th-century artwork. 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. (414) 931-0808; pabstmansion.com. ❚ Christmas Gala. Nov. 16. ❚ Twilight Tour. Nov. 24. CelticMKE Center: Celtic Christmas Boutique, showcases Irish and other wares from artists, craftspeople and vendors, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 18. 1532 Wauwatosa Ave. Free. (414) 476-3378; celticmke .com. Christmas at Kemper: Tour the Durkee Mansion decorated in “Woodland Birds & Berries” for the holiday season, 1:30-5 p.m. Nov. 26, (through Dec.). 6501 3rd Ave., Kenosha. (262) 925-8040; kemper center.com. German Christmas Market: Celebrate the German community in Wisconsin, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 24; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Nov. 25; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26. Polka music in warm tents and outdoor beer gardens, gingerbread decorating for the kids, and a Christmas Village of vendors and fire pit. Main St. and Wisconsin Ave., Oconomowoc. germanchristmasmarket .org. Grand Geneva Resort & Spa: Black Point Estate Tour, 12:30-3 p.m. Nov. 8. Explore the summer estate built in 1888 by Chicago beer baron Conrad Seipp. $25, reservation required. 201 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva. (262) 248-4416; visitlakegeneva.com/events. Hales Corners Library: The Clutter Coach presents “Magic Numbers,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15. Free. Registration required. Hunt Room, 5885 S. 116th St., Hales Corners. (414) 529-6150. Hartford Union High School: Great Hartford Craft Exposition, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 11. View holiday décor gift ideas, jewelry, wearable art, candle and clothing, wreaths and floral arrangements. 805 Cedar St., Hartford, (262) 719-5871; hartfordwomensclub.org.

Hawthorne Hill Farm: Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5. Historic farmstead features local artisans, vintage and antique home and garden décor, upcycled and hand-crafted accessories. 16370 W. Small Road, New Berlin. hawthornehillfarm.com. Milwaukee County Sports Complex: re:Craft and Relic Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 11-12. Shopping event features a mix of artisans, makers, up-cyclers, and collectors, with furniture, vintage clothing, garden items, and home decor. 6000 W. Ryan Road, Franklin, recraftandrelic.com. North Point Lighthouse: Public tours of maritime and lighthouse museum including tower with views of the harbor, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 2650 N. Wahl Ave. Admission: $8/$5. (414) 332-6754; northpointlighthouse.org.

❚ Lectures at the Lighthouse Series: “Milwaukee Streets” with Carl Baehr, 7 p.m. Nov. 8. $10/$5. ❚ Artist Holiday, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 4-5.

Polish Center of Wisconsin: Explore Polish folk art and learn to make traditional Polish paper ornaments for beginners, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13. $25 adult; $20 PHA member; $15 child. Preregistration required. 6941 S. 68th St., Franklin. (414) 529-2140.

❚ Advanced Polish Paper Ornaments, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 20. S.C. Johnson Golden Rondelle Theater: Community Interest Programs, RSVP requested. 1525 Howe St., Racine, (262) 260-2154; scjohnson.com/CIPreserva tions. ❚ Making New Art and Architecture. Nov. 16. ❚ The Experimental City. Dec. 7.

Shop to Carrie On: Holiday Open House, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5. Unique gifts, handmade items from local artisans, pillows, floral and home décor. 11045 W. National Ave., West Allis, (414) 282-1958; shoptocarrieon.com. Tippecanoe Library: Reuse, Repurpose, 6 p.m. Nov. 13. Learn how to use your imagination and the resources you already have to create unique, durable and quality pieces. 3912 S. Howell Ave. ❚ Antiquing. Dec. 11. Waukesha County Expo Center: Lake Country Antiques & Art Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5. $8. Forum Building, 1000 Northview Road, Waukesha. waukeshacounty.gov/events. ❚ Mistletoe Market Craft and Art Fair. Dec. 1-2. Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts: Lectures and classes for all adults, beginner to advanced on a variety of fiber arts topics. N50-W5050 Portland Road, Cedarburg. (262) 546-0300; wiquiltmuseum .com.

❚ Repair, Renew, Conserve: Working with Damaged Quilts. Nov. 8.

❚ Pine Needle Basketry. Nov. 11. Please send information three weeks before event or registration deadline to Fresh calendar, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, P.O. Box 371, Milwaukee WI 53201 or email to jsfeat@journalsentinel.com, with “Attention Fresh calendar” in the subject line.