What's happening in and out of New Albany

Through Sept. 13

New Albany Farmers Market

Thursdays, 4-7 p.m., Market Square, www.nafarmersmarket.com

The volunteer-run market brings the farm to Market Square. Now in its second year, the Farmers Market is dedicated to encouraging awareness of locally grown and produced foods that promote community health. The market features live entertainment and food trucks. All overstock is donated weekly to local food pantry Village Coalition Against Hunger.

Through Sept. 17

Women’s Doubles

Mondays, 9-11 a.m., Thompson Park, 5600 Thompson Rd., www.naparks.org

Enjoy a morning playing tennis and getting to know other female tennis enthusiasts.

Sept. 2

The Great Scioto Duck Race

9 a.m., Genoa Park & Riverfront Amphitheater, 303 W. Broad St., Columbus, www.greatsciotoduckrace.org

Sept.

Cheer on thousands of rubber ducks as they drop into the Scioto River and race toward the finish line at this first-time event. A 5K race for adults begins at 9 a.m. The duck race begins at noon. All proceeds will go to the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Sept. 5

Sounds on the Town

6-9 p.m., Easton Town Center Square, Columbus, www.200columbus.com

Easton celebrates Columbus with a special performance of Sounds on the Town, highlighting Columbus’ musical talents through an evening of jazz in Easton’s outdoor Town Square.

Sept. 8

Ohio Proud Fall Festival

10 a.m.-6 p.m., Easton Town Square, Columbus, www.ohioproud.com

The Ohio Proud Fall Festival features agricultural products that are at least 50 percent raised, grown or processed in Ohio.

Sept. 16

New Albany Walking Classic

8 a.m., Market Square, www.newalbanywalkingclassic.com

Walk a 10K or half-marathon distance in the largest walking-only race in the United States. The eighth annual event draws walkers of Olympic caliber as well as those who walk for leisure.

Sept. 20

Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain

Tonight!

8 p.m., Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.mccoycenter.org

Kicking off the 2012-2013 season at the McCoy Center, actor Hal Holbrook performs his famous one-man show, providing an intimate glimpse into the life of American treasure Mark Twain.

Sept. 23

The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day

10 a.m., 100-126 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd., www.thenewalbanyclassic.com

Watch riders compete for top prizes during the Invitational Grand Prix, then enjoy a concert featuring Hot Chelle Rae and Conor Maynard, as well as other fun family activities including carnival rides, ziplines and games. Proceeds benefit the Center for Family Safety and Healing.

Sept. 28-29

Commercial Vehicle Group Fall Classic Car, Cycle & Truck Show

7800 Walton Pkwy., www.cvgcarshow.com

Enjoy live music at the concert and cruise-in on Sept. 28 and see hundreds of cars, motorcycles and trucks at the Car, Truck and Cycle Show on Sept. 29. Proceeds benefit Flying Horse Farms, a summer camp for children who have serious medical conditions.

Sept. 30

Wellness in the Woods: Sharon Woods

8:30 a.m., Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 S. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, www.greenswell.com

This run/walk event showcases sustainable wellness activities at the Metro Parks and includes 5K, 10K and 20K distance options.

Oct. 7

Lifting Hopes Pump and Run

7 a.m., New Albany Middle School, 6600 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., www.liftinghopes.com

In the Lifting Hopes 5K Pump and Run, participants' scores will be based on a combination of the number of reps they can complete as well as 5K race times. Proceeds benefit Chapel Hill House, a center for pediatric cancer families.